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I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work. Dunamis Charge is an advertiser.Devin: What is your superpower?Natalie: I truly believe, Devin, that my superpower is faith.In today's episode of Superpowers for Good, I had the pleasure of speaking with Natalie King, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Dunamis Charge. Natalie's passion and commitment to electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure are truly inspiring, and her insights highlight the importance of equitable access to EV charging stations.Natalie emphasized the “chicken and the egg” scenario that has hindered the widespread adoption of EVs. While EV adoption rates have not met initial expectations, she pointed out that this is largely due to insufficient EV infrastructure. This gap presents a unique opportunity for Dunamis Charge to step in and make a significant impact. As she put it, “You do have real range anxiety for EV drivers and for those interested in purchasing an EV but won't because the EV infrastructure is not there.”Dunamis Charge is not just another player in the EV market; it is a trailblazer focused on serving underserved communities. Natalie passionately described how Dunamis Charge is leveraging billions of dollars in federal investment to create reliable and accessible EV charging stations. By setting up a manufacturing plant in Detroit, Dunamis Charge is not only addressing the infrastructure gap but also creating jobs and supporting local communities. “We are uniquely positioned to take advantage of all of the billions of dollars being invested right now in this EV infrastructure industry and to make it well and to make it right here in America and to employ workers from America to build it,” Natalie shared.Moreover, Natalie's commitment to environmental justice is evident in her approach. Dunamis Charge's “Communities in Charge” program partners with faith-based and nonprofit organizations to educate and engage communities about the benefits of EVs. This initiative ensures that the transition to EVs is inclusive and beneficial for all. As Natalie eloquently put it, “We want to be that bridge to those communities because we already work in those communities, we hire from those communities, and we believe that we can bring the EV deployment as an opportunity.”In essence, Dunamis Charge is not only solving the current EV infrastructure challenges but also paving the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Natalie King's visionary leadership and dedication to equitable access make her a true changemaker in the EV industry. I am excited to see how Dunamis Charge will continue to transform the landscape of EV infrastructure and make electric vehicles a reality for everyone.Dunamis Charge is conducting a regulated investment crowdfunding offering on Rise Up Crowdfunding.tl;dr:1. Guest Introduction and Topic Overview: Devin introduces Natalie King, the CEO of Dunamis Charge, emphasizing her role in the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure industry in Detroit. They discuss the growing demand and the issues around EV adoption and charging infrastructure.2. Challenges in EV Adoption: Natalie explains the "chicken and egg" issue with EV adoption and charging infrastructure. Despite investments, the anticipated growth rate for EV adoption has not been met, causing some to pull back on infrastructure investments. However, she sees this as an opportunity for Dunamis Charge to address range anxiety and ensure reliable EV infrastructure.3. Focus on Equity and Inclusion: Dunamis Charge aims to bring EV infrastructure to underserved and underrepresented communities. Leveraging initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Natalie speaks about promoting environmental justice and ensuring all communities benefit from EV infrastructure.4. Community Engagement and Education: Natalie discusses the "Communities in Charge" program, which partners with organizations to bring EV education and charging solutions to faith-based and nonprofit groups. This initiative includes educating communities about the benefits of EV adoption and providing information on incentives and economic opportunities.5. Company Growth and Future Plans: Natalie highlights Dunamis Charge's progress, including a forecast for significant revenue growth and ongoing efforts to expand their EV charging solutions across various states. The discussion also covers the company's crowdfunding campaign on Rise Up Crowdfunding to enable broader community investment and support for their mission.How to Develop Faith As a SuperpowerNatalie King's superpower is her unwavering faith. This faith has guided her through numerous challenges in the clean energy technology space, particularly as a minority woman in a field with few peers. Her faith propels her to persevere, innovate, and give back to the community, even when the path ahead is unclear.Natalie shared a compelling story about her struggle to secure capital for Dunamis Charge. Despite numerous banks praising her business concept and her vision, they repeatedly turned her down due to various reasons. This recurring disappointment was challenging, but her faith kept her determined. Natalie believes that resources follow passion and vision, which eventually helped her overcome these financial hurdles.Tips for Developing the Superpower:* Persevere Through Challenges: Keep moving forward even when the path is unclear and obstacles arise.* Maintain a Vision: Have a clear vision of your goals and believe in them, even if others do not immediately see the potential.* Seek Support: Connect with people and organizations that believe in your mission and can offer support.* Prepare in Advance: Secure resources before you need them to avoid last-minute challenges.* Trust the Process: Have faith that if you are doing what you are meant to do, everything will eventually work out.By following Natalie's example and advice, you can make faith a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileNatalie King  (she/her):Founder and CEO, Dunamis ChargeAbout Dunamis Charge: To make high-quality, affordable EV charging solutions accessible everywhere.Dunamis Charge takes great pride in empowering individuals and enhancing their mobility, with a strong emphasis on energy cost savings for our customers across various sectors. We are committed to making best-in-class, cost-effective EV charging solutions available while benefiting our planet.Dunamis Charge aims to transform lives with world-class, dependable EV charging technology. We are dedicated to revolutionizing how people access energy. Our goal is to create a world where going electric is easy and accessible for everyone, whenever and wherever it's needed.Website: dunamischarge.comX/Twitter Handle:@dunamischargeCrowdfund Offering: riseupcrowdfunding.com/co/dunamis/#/Facebook Page: fb.com/dunamischargeLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/dunamis-charge/mycompany/Instagram Handle: @dunamischarge/Biographical Information: Natalie King is the founder and CEO of Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC, and its affiliated company, Dunamis Charge. Under her leadership, Dunamis has grown into a multi-million-dollar corporation with more than 150 workers throughout Southeastern Michigan. Natalie's innovative vision for Dunamis has resulted in creating a diversified portfolio of products and services, including LED lighting and electric vehicle charger manufacturing, as well as energy efficiency and environmental service solutions. King was selected as a Notable Leader in Energy in 2023 by Crain's, awarded the Most Valuable Entrepreneur for 2023 by Corp! Magazine as well as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Michigan and Northwest Ohio. Dunamis was selected to join the 2021 inaugural cohorts of the Stellantis National Black Supplier Development Program and Apple Impact Accelerator Program. The Electric Vehicle charger manufacturer is part of the Cummins CARE BOA (Black Owned Enterprise) and is a Tier One Vendor to DTE Energy.As a lauded clean energy and electrification thought leader and trailblazer, King was selected to deliver inspiring remarks and introduce President Joe Biden at the 2023 Small Business Administration's Women's Business Summit at the White House, her company was also mentioned in two White House Fact Sheets.Before entering the clean energy space, Natalie operated The Law Offices of Natalie M. King, PLC, where she managed a successful corporate, real estate, and entertainment law practice for 18 years. She also served as an adjunct professor of Contract and Business Law at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Liberty University.A native Detroiter, King earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School. She is also a graduate of the Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth “Building the Minority Business to Scale'' MBE program. She serves as a board member of the National Business League (formerly the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce) as well as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environment Committee. She is the Chairwoman and a founding member of Blacks in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (BEVI).King has been passionately committed to charitable initiatives and community advocacy for over 25 years. She is the founder of Doing the Work Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on serving poor and disenfranchised communities around the world in the areas of homelessness, hunger, poverty eradication, entrepreneurial education, clean energy resources, and spiritual empowerment. She served as the event organizer for the Annual Detroit Red Carpet Backyard BBQ for the Homeless & Hungry which fed over 5,000 Detroit citizens in need annually. She also serves as Board Chairperson for Abayomi Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit youth servicing organization, and as a board member of The Yunion, a nonprofit youth mentoring organization.King is a published author of the book “Let There Be Light”, available on Amazon Kindle, a proud mother, and a licensed and ordained minister. The EV infrastructure trailblazer is a 2022 TEDx alumnus. She presented at the United Nations in 2022 and has been featured on Good Morning America, in Forbes, Bloomberg, People of Color in Tech, Black Enterprise, CBS, Michigan Chronicle, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, and more!Upcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on August 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, August 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, we host a value-laden webinar for aspiring impact investors or social entrepreneurs. 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Originally uploaded, Feb. 20th, reedited Mar. 8th. Chris Holman welcomed Gabriel (Gabe) Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), U of M Dept. of Economics, Ann Arbor, MI. Welcome Gabe can you tell us about your department at U of M? We learned of your work in an article in the Michigan Chronicle, about conditions in Detroit, can you tell us a bit about that? You had an updated release about Detroit back on the 2nd of February, what were its findings? What other projects are you currently working on? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this week's episode Redefining Wealth, I welcomed Toni Jones, creator of Affirmation Music and passionate advocate for self love.Toni's music can be described as hypnotic, powerful, affirmative, positive, and beautiful. Today, Toni is sharing some of her insights and the story behind how a substitute teacher became a music sensation beloved by her fans. Toni has been featured in Forbes, The Chi, Blac Detroit, Hype Magazine, Michigan Chronicle, and Essence.If you're a fan of my “affirmation of the week,” you are about to be obsessed with Toni. Her music is one major affirmation - affirming all that is good about you. Her most popular song is called “Take up Space, Sis.” It is an empowering anthem about showing up fully wherever you go - from the boardroom to Instagram. I hope you enjoy this empowering conversation with Toni!This episode is sponsored and brought to you by our partners:

Real Times Media is located in 15 cities across the country and headquartered in Detroit. Hear Hiram Jackson's 30-year track record of success in business and community activism!Through his vision and leadership, RTM has evolved from a traditional newspaper publisher (including the Michigan Chronicle) into one of the country's leading creators of African American content across multiple platforms. RTM is a dynamic media company and in addition to its robust digital platform, RTM annually executes over 50 premiere events across the nation. Additionally, Hiram and Ed discuss his involvement as a managing partner of the real estate development firm, Paradise Valley Real Estate Holdings. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.

Women of Substance with Dr. Scarlett Horton⁣ Episode 54 - Dr. Scarlett Horton interviews Frances Maclin __________⁣ Frances Levonia Maclin, before her employment at Motown, worked for the largest black-owned newspaper in Detroit known at that time as The Michigan Chronicle. She worked in the classified section and obtained the first ad (from the then well-known Woolworth Department Store) to be placed in a black newspaper. When she was an employee at Motown Records, she was affectionately known by her coworkers as Fran Heard Maclin. She worked for Motown Records for twenty-five years. During her time on staff, she was the tape librarian, later promoted to library director, where she had the oversight of thousands of recording tapes that were recorded at The Hitsville Studio, Golden World Studios, and The Motown Studio in Hollywood. Frances had the awesome privilege of being a part of almost every hit that was produced at the three studios. She was the first one to handle a session reel after it came from the control room. Her job was to catalog and store the session reels and to dispense them back and forth to the engineer and producer until such time the songs were ready to be mixed and, finally, if selected, to be released. During her years in the tape library, many songs that passed through there went on to become number one hits in the marketplace—so many that it would take several pages to name them all. However, “My Girl” by The Temptations and “I Hear a Symphony” by The Supremes were two of her favorites that she cared for from infancy to maturity. Frances considered the tape library to be the bread and butter of the company. She shares her memories of her time with Motown in two books: "I Remember Motown: When We Were Just Family" and "Motown from the Other Side." Upon retiring from Motown in 1986, Frances joined her husband, Charles, in full-time ministry at Word of Life in Birmingham, AL. Frances served as bookstore manager there for thirteen years before joining her husband in the outreach department. In this episode, Frances shares her journey of working for this historical company in its infancy, including the spiritual side of the people involved. Scarlett and Frances also talk about her own conversion, and how God led her and her husband into the ministry of helps. Your faith will be inspired as you watch. __________ https://ScarlettHorton.com __________

Women of Substance with Dr. Scarlett Horton⁣ Episode 54 - Dr. Scarlett Horton interviews Frances Maclin __________⁣ Frances Levonia Maclin, before her employment at Motown, worked for the largest black-owned newspaper in Detroit known at that time as The Michigan Chronicle. She worked in the classified section and obtained the first ad (from the then well-known Woolworth Department Store) to be placed in a black newspaper. When she was an employee at Motown Records, she was affectionately known by her coworkers as Fran Heard Maclin. She worked for Motown Records for twenty-five years. During her time on staff, she was the tape librarian, later promoted to library director, where she had the oversight of thousands of recording tapes that were recorded at The Hitsville Studio, Golden World Studios, and The Motown Studio in Hollywood. Frances had the awesome privilege of being a part of almost every hit that was produced at the three studios. She was the first one to handle a session reel after it came from the control room. Her job was to catalog and store the session reels and to dispense them back and forth to the engineer and producer until such time the songs were ready to be mixed and, finally, if selected, to be released. During her years in the tape library, many songs that passed through there went on to become number one hits in the marketplace—so many that it would take several pages to name them all. However, “My Girl” by The Temptations and “I Hear a Symphony” by The Supremes were two of her favorites that she cared for from infancy to maturity. Frances considered the tape library to be the bread and butter of the company. She shares her memories of her time with Motown in two books: "I Remember Motown: When We Were Just Family" and "Motown from the Other Side." Upon retiring from Motown in 1986, Frances joined her husband, Charles, in full-time ministry at Word of Life in Birmingham, AL. Frances served as bookstore manager there for thirteen years before joining her husband in the outreach department. In this episode, Frances shares her journey of working for this historical company in its infancy, including the spiritual side of the people involved. Scarlett and Frances also talk about her own conversion, and how God led her and her husband into the ministry of helps. Your faith will be inspired as you watch. __________ https://ScarlettHorton.com __________

Welcome to episode 167 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode Ken sits down with Pamela Perry from Pam Perry PR to discuss how to get started with PR and how it can benefit your law firm.  Dr. Pam Perry is an award-winning communication and PR professional. She helps established experts and experienced entrepreneurs to stand out from the crowd so they can attract clients by promoting their buzz-worthy brand story. She is the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and podcast host of Get Out There and Get Known. After working with Dr. Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, Impact Network, CNBC, Fox Soul, Sirius XM, Oprah Magazine, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS and many other major media outlets. She has been called by Publishers Weekly a PR Guru and featured in many major publications (including several covers), and on more than 500 radio and TV programs. She also has a 25-year career expertise in marketing, public relations, and journalism including work with The Detroit Free Press, Michigan Chronicle, and several radio stations. Dr. Pam has worked with many nonprofit organizations, like the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, developing their social media presence, online brand, and digital marketing programs. She is also the author of Synergy Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Market Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your Ministry and 115 PR Tips on How to Brand Your Ministry (both available on Amazon.com) Known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time Dr. Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar. For more information, visit www.pamperrypr.com.     What you'll learn about in this episode: Why a PR firm could be beneficial for your law firm How Pamela got started in PR and when she started Pam Perry PR Getting started with Public Relations Tips for doing PR on your own How to get featured in a newspaper   Resources:  pamperrypr.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamperryprcoach https://www.facebook.com/pamperryprpage/ https://twitter.com/pamperry   Additional Links: PILMMA's Super Summit: https://www.pilmma.org/summit/ The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/ PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/resources/ PILMMA Join Page: https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind/

This episode of the Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth, Frankie Darcell talks with Sen. Gary Peters from Michigan about Democrat big wins in 2022, passing the Inflation Reduction Act into law, affordable health care, and prescription drugs provisions.Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, Real Times Media is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.Check out RTMPodcastNetwork.com to find all episodes of the 'Frankie Darcell Has A Big Mouth' podcast.

This episode, Frankie talks with Tony Award Winning Icon Melba Moore and Award Winning Playwright/Director Nolbert Brown Jr. about their storied careers on Broadway, and how things are coming full circle with their new 'Imitation Of Life' stage play opening February 15, 2023 in Philadelphia.Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, Real Times Media is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

This episode, Frankie talks with Public Affairs Strategist Jamaine Dickens, Communications Director Dex Stuckey, Political Strategist Duron Marshall, and Journalist Adell Henderson about the backlash Deion Sanders is receiving for leaving Jackson State University, why Herschel Walker was able to get so far in the Senate race, and the difference between PWIs and HBCUs. Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Brandon Brice is Host of the radio show The Brice is Right in Detroit, Conservative Columnist, Political Consultant. Brandon has stayed true to his commitment to service and learning, by earning a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Howard University and a Master's of Science from Rutgers University. As a Graduate student, he served as a fellow for the United Nations Foundation and the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Brandon has given lectures at Princeton University, the Baltimore Harbor League, the National Black Law Students Association, the American Enterprise Institute and the Hamilton Society in Washington, D.C. He is a 2018 recipient of the Michigan Chronicle's Distinguished Men of Excellence Award and the Spirit of Detroit Award in 2018. He is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit and Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Brandon serves as the President of the Board of Directors for Advantage Health and Insight Charter Network of Central Michigan University.

This episode, Frankie talks with School Psychologist Dr. Umar Johnson, Political Strategist Duron Marshall, Journalist Adell Henderson, Hip-Hop Artists Razor of OBH and Andre Saunders about whether or not Drill music is promoting violence. If so, who is being held accountable?Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

This episode, Frankie talks with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist about the 2022 general elections, the great work that's been done serving this past term with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, economic opportunities in Michigan, the importance of young voters & the importance of service.Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist has dedicated his career to solving problems. An engineer by training, he uses thoughtful innovation, progressive reform, and efficient modernization of policies and programs to make the work better for hardworking families. From spearheading campaigns for equality and justice to harnessing technology to solve real problems, his focus has consistently remained on serving the public and getting things done.Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

This episode, Frankie talks with Community Activist, Reverend Dr. Wendell Anthony about the 2022 Election Policy Debate, the harsh reality when it comes to Kanye West, things that Joe Biden got right so far, and Why Voting Matters.Anthony is the Pastor of Fellowship Chapel in Detroit, Michigan. He is also a member of the NAACP National Board of Directors. Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

This episode, Frankie talks with Community Activist Bilal Qayyum, Attorney Tracie Burns, and Political Strategist Duron Marshall about Importance of the 2022 Elections, and the Violent Teen Crime Surge in the U.S.Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

Season 8 "SEASON PREMIERE" of "Middle Ground with JLE L.L.C." Podcast "Where We Treat You Like Family" welcomes back CEO/Career Consultant & Certified Coach (Life Executive & Career) at BLUE-To-GREEN COACHING: for Career Life Amy Dickerson, MPT, CCP as she shares being in The Michigan Chronicle, Services her company provides and tips on having an Awesome Resume!

This episode, Frankie talks with three-time GRAMMY®-nominated multiplatinum R&B icon KEM. They talk about the Detroit native celebrating his 20-year anniversary being signed to Motown Records, how much his life has changed after becoming married with children, and his decisions behind finally recording a live album from his extensive catalog.Most recently, KEM released his magnetically introspective EP, entitled Full Circle, with the lead single ‘Stuck On You.' The EP's second single, ‘Right On Time,' featuring hip-hop heavyweight, Rick Ross, reveals KEM at the height of his power as one of music's redefining voices, as his signature vocals flutter from sultry verses into a soaring hook.Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

This episode, Frankie talks with multi-faceted attorney, author, television personality, Lauren Lake. The Emmy Award Winning host of 'Lauren Lake's Paternity Court' is back with a new courtroom show 'We the People with Judge Lauren Lake,' produced and distributed by Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios.In addition to sharing what it's like executive producing her new show, Lake shares stories of her Detroit roots, and her time spent as a former professional background singer to Mary J. Blige, Diddy, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Jay Z.Known for her authentic, credible and trusting voice, veteran award-winning broadcast journalist Frankie Darcell is known for elevating every platform she graces. With a rich background in radio, Frankie's responsibilities in music and radio include iHeartMedia and the iHeartMedia Radio Network. Frankie can be heard in 22 markets including Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Memphis, and Norfolk Virginia.Headquartered in Detroit, RTM is the parent company to five of the country's most respected Black-owned local news organizations, the Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier, which enables it to maintain the heartbeat of the Black experience.

Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week's The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-based professional services company. She oversees the teams responsible for creating and implementing training initiatives, talent development, and organizational effectiveness strategies. She joined Quicken Loans as a Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in client service, sales, and corporate education. KimArie has an intense passion for team member development and helping organizations thrive. She firmly believes that one's ability to effectively lead a team and make an impact rests on their ability to be inclusive, build trust and create a dynamic, high-performing team. KimArie Yowell has received several awards and accolades, including being named one of Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence (2020), Savoy Magazine's “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” (2019), and “40 Under 40” by the Michigan Chronicle for her exceptional achievements and community service (2018). She serves on Siena Heights University's Board of Trustees. In this bonus episode, you'll hear: 7. KimArie Yowell's biggest career accomplishment and why it stands out. 8. Her biggest career failure and what she learned from that mistake. 9. Why time is the biggest challenge in talent development today. 10. The trend she's paying attention to in the talent development world. 11. Why the book Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes resonates with her. 12. How you can begin to accelerate your own career by being curious. Connect with Andy Storch here: https://andystorch.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ (LinkedIn) https://tdtt.us/ (Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community)! Connect with Dr. KimArie Yowell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimariewhy/ (LinkedIn)

Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week's The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-based professional services company. She oversees the teams responsible for creating and implementing training initiatives, talent development, and organizational effectiveness strategies. She joined Quicken Loans as a Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in client service, sales, and corporate education. KimArie has an intense passion for team member development and helping organizations thrive. She firmly believes that one's ability to effectively lead a team and make an impact rests on their ability to be inclusive, build trust and create a dynamic, high-performing team. KimArie Yowell has received several awards and accolades, including being named one of Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence (2020), Savoy Magazine's “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” (2019), and “40 Under 40” by the Michigan Chronicle for her exceptional achievements and community service (2018). She serves on Siena Heights University's Board of Trustees. In this episode, you'll hear: Dr. KimArie Yowell's transition from higher education into talent development and leadership at Rocket Central and why she has a passion for adult learners. Her learning and talent development philosophy and how that impacts her role at Rocket Central. What she does to help implement her learning philosophy and create opportunities for employee growth within the organization. Why Rocket Central has a Thrive Team, Thrive Coaches, how they help employees grow in their careers, and the purpose of Rock  Academy. How removing the financial burden of continuing education has helped remove another barrier to career growth and education and its impact on the Rocket Central team. What an organization can do to create a culture of retention and why demonstration is vital to creating it. Connect with Andy Storch here: https://andystorch.com/ (Website) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andystorch/ (LinkedIn) https://tdtt.us/ (Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community)! Connect with Dr. KimArie Yowell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimariewhy/ (LinkedIn)

In this inspiring and eye opening episode we speak to Gail Parker, Ph.D., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500. Gail is an author, psychologist and a yoga therapist educator located in Palm Springs, California, USA.   We talk about pronouns and creating our own narrative, managing stress and traumas, becoming conscious about unconscious perspectives and writing her books, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma (2020) and Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga (2021).    She is the president of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) Board of Directors. Dr. Parker is a faculty member in the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy teaching in the Mental Health Module of the curriculum.    Her broad expertise in behavioral health and wellness includes forty years as a practicing psychologist. Dr. Parker is a lifelong practitioner of yoga and is well known for her pioneering efforts to blend psychology, yoga, and meditation as effective self-care strategies that can enhance emotional balance, and contribute to the overall health and wellbeing of practitioners. She teaches yoga therapists, yoga teachers, and behavioral health professionals how to utilize Restorative Yoga to support stress reduction and recovery from ethnic and race-based traumatic stress.   Dr. Parker has appeared as a psychologist expert on local and nationally syndicated talk shows, including numerous appearances on the Oprah Show.    She was a faculty member in the Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy in the department of Integrative Medicine at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan, for six years where she taught mind/body strategies for reducing stress and healing emotional trauma to aspiring yoga therapists. She was also a faculty member in the groundbreaking Co-Curricular Yoga Therapy Program at Wayne State University School of Medicine for two years, teaching Yoga Therapy to first and second year medical students as part of their academic curriculum. She was an adjunct faculty member in the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, teaching “Effective Managerial Coaching and Counseling” to executives for ten years, where she was also an Executive Coach customizing and conducting leadership development programs through the Department of Executive Education.    In 2006, Dr. Parker appeared in the inaugural edition and three subsequent editions of Who's Who in Black Detroit, a Real Times Media publication celebrating African American achievements. In 2011 she was honored by the Michigan Chronicle as a Woman of Excellence and is featured in volume one of Vital Signs, a Real Times Media tribute to African American achievements in the health care industry.   Connect with Gail Parker here: www.drgailparker.com www.instagram.com/drgailparker   Further reading as referenced in this episode: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/02/20/black-women-need-wellness-revolution-here-my-thoughts-and-tips/6705256001/   *** From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights. Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally. Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

“Opportunities come with opposition and the greater the opportunity the greater you're gonna have the opposition.” Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr.  Denise talks to Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr., lead pastor at Triumph Church in Detroit since 1998. Raised by strong and courageous parents who modeled perseverance, as a child his mother challenged him to find the word “quit” in a dictionary. When he reported that he couldn't find it in any dictionary in their home she revealed that it was because she had removed it from them all!   It's no wonder Pastor Kinloch is most proud of his own wife and son, calling them the jewels in his crown. His family is a source of strength, along with the time he spends following Jesus' mandate to pray. Listening to and reading the testimonies of others also gives him the confidence to encounter whatever comes his way. He loves the story of Job in the Bible, who faced extreme adversity but was refined as “pure gold” by his trials, which God never uses to defeat us but rather to develop us and make us better.   His life is marked by sincere devotion to helping others and allowing people to help him, something he saw time and again in his neighborhood church as a boy. The platform of minister is designed to uplift an entire community not just individuals. Triumph Church's ministries reflect his philosophy of partnering with people to make a difference in a very public way to ensure people can see the impact of their giving. He believes in spiritual and social responsibility.   To get involved visit Triumph Church's website https://www.triumphch.org/give.   Need help? Contact the church at 313-386-8044 or OFFICEOFTHEPASTOR@TRIUMPHCHURCH.ORG.  ***  A minister since the age of fourteen, Pastor Solomon Kinloch Jr. serves as the lead pastor at Triumph Church in Detroit since 1998. Under his leadership, Triumph Church blossomed into a multi-site phenomenon, with eight campuses hosting fourteen weekly services for more than 35,000 members. Pastor Kinloch currently serves on the Board of Directors for various civic and community organizations including the Skillman Foundation. He has been recognized as one of “The New Generation of Black Leaders” by the Detroit News and “Contemporary Pioneer” by the Michigan Chronicle. He was inducted into the Martin Luther King, Jr. College of Ministers and Laity at the MLK Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta. In recognition of his work in the community and ministry outreach, Pastor Kinloch was named a 2018 Michiganian of the Year recipient by The Detroit News. He lives in Detroit with his wife Robin and son Kadin Elijiah.  Denise Ilitch, an owner of Ilitch Family Companies and President of Ilitch Enterprises, has been a part of Detroit's business and philanthropic community for over 40 years.  As a mother, lawyer, entrepreneur, devoted community servant and tireless advocate for women and children, she learned early, from her father, that everyone is worthy of contributing to the world.  Her passion for affordable, accessible, quality education stems from her own experience as a first-generation student, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, where she currently serves on the Board of Regents.   FOLLOW DENISE @thedeniseilitchshow   TO LEARN MORE about all our inspiring podcasts visit https://www.lifestough.com/. 

Vicki Yates-Orr, Former News Anchor, WKRC-TV. When Vicki Yates brings you the news every night at 4p.m. and 6p.m., you are benefiting from more than three decades of experience and award winning reporting. Her career began in Detroit, Michigan while attending college. As a freelance reporter, she worked for Michigan's number one minority newspaper, The Michigan Chronicle. While a junior at Michigan State University, she was hired to work at WJIM-TV as a news reporter. She drew some tough assignments, including the crime beat and various issues at MSU. From there, Vicki went on to work as a newswriter, producer and news reporter at two other stations in Michigan and Ohio. Vicki's talent eventually landed her an anchor/news reporter position at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, where she helped make the noon newscast number one in the market. Before joining the NewsChannel 5 team, Vicki anchored and reported at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for five years. She has won six Emmys for among other reports, a mini documentary "Bundles of Joy" on multiple births..a special news feature about the life of Olympian Wilma Rudolph, and for her news franchise, "School Patrol." Vicki spends much of her time on weekends, hosting events for local organizations, or traveling to visit her much loved children.

“Middle Ground with JLE L.L.C.” Podcast “Where We Treat You Like Family” welcomes The Michigan Chronicle Staff Writer & Future Business Owner Sherri Kolade as she shares her journey.

Dr. Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors speakers and authors on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishing contracts. She is also the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and co-founder of Digital Business Acceleration. After working with Dr. Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, TBN, The Word Network, Radio One, Oprah Magazine, Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS – and many other major media outlets. Her clients have been offered major publishing contracts, and have created successful full-time careers as “authorpreneurs” earning six-figures.   She has been called by Publishers Weekly a “PR Guru” and featured in many major publications (including several covers), and on more than 100 radio and TV programs. She also has a 20+ year career expertise in marketing, public relations and journalism in Detroit; including work with The Detroit Free Press, WNIC, The Edge with Jeffrey Miller, Radio One, Michigan Chronicle, WNIC and TheHUB Detroit magazine.   Dr. Pam has worked with many nonprofit organizations, like the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, developing their social media presence, online brand and digital marketing programs. She is also author of Synergy Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Market Your Book, Grow Your Business and  Brand Your Ministry.   Known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time – Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar.   http://pamperrypr.com  

Thanks to the @anchor.fm app, I can now share exclusive visual content here on Spotify. I am excited to bring to you the second video podcast episode. I went into the vault to retrieve another noteworthy interview of 2021. More videos are on the way. Stay tuned! In this video (Spotify) interview, I have bestselling author, minister, international speaker, and college professor Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. This millennial thought-leader is influencing and impacting this generation both locally, nationally, and globally. In our discussion, we discuss how he overcame stage 4 cancer, his book "Relationship Rules," and much more. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, Dr. Connor empowers people to overcome obstacles. As an author of 12 bestselling books, Dr. Connor has been featured and hosted segments on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and The Word Network. Dr. Connor is the CEO of the mentoring organization, Boys 2 Books, which empowers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. The program became the impetus for President Barack Obama's, My Brother's Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President's Volunteer Service Award and The President's Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who's Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle's ”Top 40 under 40”. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in communities, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Andre Ash from the Michigan Chronicle is my featured conversation today. Andre is an important part of the black-owned Chronicle's expansion into online content, and he - along with his colleagues at the Chronicle - provides an important voice in Detroit. We had a wide-ranging conversation on the future of media, what's ahead, what the Chronicle is up to, and more. Plus, there are stories around town. - Detroit's Devil's Night isn't a thing anymore after a streak of under 10 fires per night for a number of years - Oakwood Bakery is shuttering after 109 years - A report of a Jollibee, a Filipino fast food joint, coming to the region: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/restaurants/michigans-first-jollibee-planned-sterling-heights We have an announcement for something on Saturday going out to our members later tonight. Be sure to join us at http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit for more.

TODAYS SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST... Rick Manning is a Conservative Commandos and AUN-TV alumnus and the President, Americans for Limited Government. Rick also served on President Trump's transition team. And he is also the author of the new book with Starr Parker — "Necessary Noise: How Donald Trump Inflames the Culture War and Why this is good for America!” Robert Charles is also a spokesman for Association of Mature American Citizens, AMAC, as well as former Assistant Secretary of State. He also served in the Reagan and Bush 41 White Houses, and counsel to the U.S. House National Security subcommittee for five years. Additionally, he ran a major portion of the U.S. House Oversight Committee for five years during which time he ran the joint committee in the Waco investigations. TOPIC: Biden's Afghan Horrors – Unforgivable!! Kevin Fobbs is Chairman of the American Christian Civil Rights Movement, Managing Partner of Ascension Entertainment Productions, and director of RTL Productions. He is producer of the Holocaust-themed movie drama “Never Again,” collaborator on the 2018 police documentary “Bleeding Blue,” and many other productions. His written work has appeared in the New York Times, The Detroit News, The Michigan Chronicle, Clash Daily, Renew America, Daily Surge, Communities Digital News (CDN) among others. Kevin is a co-author of “Sandy Hook Massacre: When Seconds Count – Police Are Minutes and several other books. Kevins latest book is, Shut Yo' Mouth!: How the Left Plays the Race Card to Silence Conservatives and How to Stop It co-authored with Susan Swift. TOPIC: Tell the FDA “No Vaccine Mandate for kids!”

Title 9 Mich State Pays Athletes, and Heroin Addiction/Deaths Andre Ash Digital News Dir. Michigan Chronicle, Political Consultant Duron Marshall.

Kevin Fobbs is Chairman of the American Christian Civil Rights Movement, Managing Partner of Ascension Entertainment Productions, and director of RTL Productions. He is producer of the Holocaust-themed movie drama “Never Again,” collaborator on the 2018 police documentary “Bleeding Blue,” and many other productions. His written work has appeared in the New York Times, The Detroit News, The Michigan Chronicle, Clash Daily, Renew America, Daily Surge, Communities Digital News (CDN) among others. Kevin is a co-author of “Sandy Hook Massacre: When Seconds Count – Police Are Minutes and several other books. His latest book is, Shut Yo' Mouth!: How the Left Plays the Race Card to Silence Conservatives and How to Stop It!! TOPIC: Biden's Taliban hostage crisis: Far worse than Carter's Tehran!! Phil Kerpen, Founder and President of American Commitment. He is also President of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity (founded by Steve Forbes, Steve Moore, Art Lauffer). TOPICS:COVID SCIENCE UPDATE — What Fauci & CDC refuse to acknowledge even though its true!!

In this episode you meet Erika Swilley. Erika is the Vice President of Community and Social Responsibility for the Detroit Pistons. Previously she spent time in community relations for the Chicago Sky and Sky Cares Foundation and Golden State Warriors. In her role, Swilley coordinates the philanthropic initiatives of the Pistons and their players. She also organizes events as part of numerous league wide initiatives as part of NBA Cares, as well as, has an instrumental role with player development and works closely with team sponsors and the players' personal foundations. Swilley was named 2007 and 2008 Palace Sports & Entertainment Community Relations Employee of the Year and has received three World Championship rings as part of overseeing community relations efforts for the WNBA Detroit Shock and Golden State Warriors. In 2009 Swilley was selected as a “Woman of Excellence” by the Michigan Chronicle, in 2010 was recognized in “Who's Who” in Black Detroit and in 2018 was named one of Detroit's 40 Under 40. Swilley received her bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a major in communication, marketing and sociology. Some of the things that we discussed that stood out to me were: - Navigating Office Politics - Compromising Your Values - Speaking up about social justice issues - Pivoting into sports - Getting Unstuck Enjoy!

Are you dealing with challenges at your workplace? Studies say women of color, especially Black women, experience huge barriers, unfair treatment, and lack of opportunities in the corporate workplace.  Today, we speak with Linda Taliaferro, successful corporate executive and career advisor, about strategies to successfully navigate the workplace in corporate America, especially as a woman of color. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Imposter Syndrome at the workplace and how to deal with it Examining the relationship between personal lives and professional lives. How important are “work friends”? How are we preventing ourselves from succeeding in the workplace? QUOTES “Negative self-talk can be a career-killer” – Linda Taliaferro (6:05) “We should be eager, and understand the responsibility, of shifting the landscape.” – Linda Taliaferro (29:15) RESOURCES MENTIONED drgenevaspeaks.com lindataliaferro.com hello@theteellc.net Linda Taliaferro is the Vice President of Global Quality for Meritor, Inc.  Meritor Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industry markets. Linda has oversight for 38 sites and joint ventures located in 18 countries on 5 continents. Linda is the Founder of The TEE – The Extra Effort, LLC, a career advisory service-based business helping women of color professionals shift their mindset, successfully leverage their strengths to be seen as a leader, positioned to get their shoulder tapped for the next level opportunity. Before joining Meritor, Linda held the position of Global Quality, Environmental Health, and Safety Director at Littelfuse, Inc.  Before joining Littelfuse, Linda held the position of Ford North America Advanced Quality Director at Johnson Controls.  She has held positions of increasing responsibility within Hayes Lemmerz, Inc., which is now Maxion Wheels.  Director of Quality for both the Suspensions and Powertrain business units, Director of Quality, Operational Excellence and Program Management in the Wheels business unit, a Global Director position.  Linda has also worked for Bosch, BMW MC, Detroit Diesel within Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Supplier Development throughout her extensive career.  In December of 2020, Linda was awarded the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Industry Achievement Award.  In February 2020, Linda was named one of Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence Honorees.  She was named one of Savoy's 2019 Most Influential Women in Corporate America.  In the same year, out of over 30 candidates, she was selected one of 3 women named Alternative for Girls Role Model of the Year.  In 2017, she was awarded Woman Worth Watching in STEM by Profiles in Diversity Journal.  In 2015, Linda received the Women of Color STEM Special Recognition award.  From 2016-2018 Linda was President of the Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) and now serves on their Executive Advisory Council (EAC). Linda is a board member of Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan, a member of the American Society of Quality (ASQ), member of Inforum Women's Professional Alliance and Women in Manufacturing (WIM).  Linda is a member of Jack and Jill, Inc, a member of the Greater Wayne County Chapter of The Links, Inc., and Pi Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  Linda was born in New Castle, PA.  She has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.  She holds a certification as a Six Sigma Greenbelt and is proficient in German. Linda is married to Christopher L. Taliaferro.  Her daughter and AKA Soror Alexis C. McCullough, is a summa cum laude graduate of Howard University and is currently enrolled in law school.

Detroit election 2021, Covid 19 Mask Mandates/Michigan. Guest: Consultant Adolf Mongo and Andre Ash Editor Michigan Chronicle

Debra Williams is an amazing leader who has a history partnering with boards, C-suite executives and leaders to achieve sustainable business results. This episode is important to me because we not only dig into the area of DEI strategy and the role of leadership HR in an organization to counteract toxicity. Guest BioDebra Williams is a catalyst who influences transformation. She partners with boards, C-suite executives and leaders to align customer and employee experience to achieve sustainable business results. She also is a certified professional coach providing executive, leadership and business coaching to leaders across a wide range of industries. Her diverse career includes human resources and operations executive leadership and consulting roles in a broad range of industries and types of companies. Passionate about community service, community engagement and professional development, Williams has provided board leadership for numerous professional and nonprofit organizations, including the Detroit chapters of the Society for Human Resource Management and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, as well as the United Way of Allen County. She received the Athena Leadership Award in recognition of her professional excellence, community service and passion for assisting others in realizing their full leadership potential and is a recipient of the Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence Award. She is also on the Board of Directors of Credential Check Corporation. Williams earned her Master of Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University, where she also taught in the College of Graduate Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Wayne State University. She is a published author, and frequent lecturer, presenter and keynote speaker.The Toxic Leadership PodcastInstagram: @ToxicLeadershipPodcastTwitter: @ToxicLeaderShow Dr. Kevin Sansberry II is a behavioral scientist and executive coach with expertise in toxic leadership, human capital strategy, and creating inclusive cultures of belonging to enhance organization performance. Over the years, Kevin has focused on providing research-informed solutions in various settings such as higher education, nonprofit, sales, and corporate environments. Follow KEVRA: The Culture Company on Linkedin to keep up with your favorite behavioral scientist, Dr. Sansberry. At KEVRA: The Culture Company, we partner to effectively evolve your organizational culture by focusing on competency development, best practices, and leading research to deliver systemic and innovative solutions for company success. Have a question for Dr. Sansberry? Visit askdrkev.com to send your leadership and organizational-related questions. https://thetoxicleadershippodcast.com/

As explained by Hiram E. Jackson, Publisher of the Michigan Chronicle, The S.W.A.G. Scholarship Awards (Students Wired for Achievement and Greatness) were “specifically created to ensure that more minority students in Detroit who demonstrate leadership in multiple areas, other than grades, have access to scholarships.” I spoke with LaTrice McClendon, Senior Vice President and Director […]

Today in the GRIND seat, I have bestselling author, minister, international speaker, and college professor Dr. Eddie Connor Jr. This millennial thought-leader is influencing and impacting this generation both locally, nationally, and globally. In our discussion, we discuss how he overcame stage 4 cancer, his book "Relationship Rules,"  and much more.  As a stage 4 cancer survivor, Dr. Connor empowers people to overcome obstacles. As an author of 12 bestselling books, Dr. Connor has been featured and hosted segments on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and The Word Network. Dr. Connor is the CEO of the mentoring organization, Boys 2 Books, which empowers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. The program became the impetus for President Barack Obama’s, My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President’s Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle’s ”Top 40 under 40”. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in communities, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan. For more, get your copy of "Relationship Rules" at http://www.DrEddieAcademy.com/book or https://www.amazon.com/Relationship-Rules-Leadership-Leveraging-Purpose-ebook/dp/B08VJKZFWM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=36YFPZBHUL5J&dchild=1&keywords=relationship+rules+eddie+connor&qid=1615337374&sprefix=relationship+rules+edd%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-2

Aaron Withe is the National Director of the Freedom Foundation. Aaron began his career at the Freedom Foundation in 2015 working in the outreach department. Aaron now leads the Foundation’s National charge in holding governments and government unions accountable to citizens and removing the stronghold that unions have on politics. Aaron has been a featured speaker for the Freedom Foundation at a multitude of events including the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2019. Aaron has been featured on Fox News, One America News, Newsmax, and the Huckabee Show on TBN. As well as being featured on several national and local radio shows and print media outlets across the country including the Wall Street Journal. TOPIC: Biden's "politically correct" Cabinet!! Kevin Fobbs is Chairman of the American Christian Civil Rights Movement, Managing Partner of Ascension Entertainment Productions, and director of RTL Productions. He is producer of the Holocaust-themed movie drama “Never Again,” collaborator on the 2018 police documentary “Bleeding Blue,” and many other productions. His written work has appeared in the New York Times, The Detroit News, The Michigan Chronicle, Clash Daily, Renew America, Daily Surge, Communities Digital News (CDN) among others. Kevin is a co-author of “Sandy Hook Massacre: When Seconds Count – Police Are Minutes and several other books. He is co-host of New Right Network’s “American Exceptionalism” and upcoming “American Correct” podcast shows. TOPIC: Twitter-Facebook say submit and Shut Yo Mouth!! Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H. is a board-certified Beverly Hills psychiatrist and an award-winning and bestselling author. When Dr. Carole isn't seeing patients or testifying at trials as a forensic psychiatrist/expert witness, she's working as a three-time, Emmy-honored TV personality who has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, HLN, ET, ABC, CBS, NBC and many more. Additionally, Dr. Carole hosts two radio shows/podcasts and travels the world speaking about her books, especially her latest book for children Lions and Tigers and Terrorists, Oh My! How to Protect Your Child in a Time of Terror. TOPIC: Inauguration Day Blues?

Jon and Mark discuss marketing and branding.  Mark S. Lee is President & CEO, The LEE Group (TLG), MI LLC, an independent integrated marketing consulting firm focused on providing marketing, branding, and communication solutions to clients. Additionally, TLG provides training & development to organizations in the areas of branding, re-branding, and communications and has advised on how to effectively implement in an integrated fashion. Throughout his distinguished career, Lee has held marketing leadership positions locally, regionally, and nationally where he was responsible for leading the strategic, marketing, communication, and other-related areas focused on business strategy and growth.  He has worked for such blue-chip organizations including AAA, Pepsico, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, et. al.  Additionally, Lee was the Detroit Lead Instructor for the Emerging Leaders (formerly, e200), an initiative focused on business growth and developing entrepreneurial CEOs.  Under Lee’s three-year tenure, Detroit became the #1 program in the country. His column turned blog, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, appeared in the Michigan Chronicle for three years and now appears via blog for Crain’s Detroit Business.  It provides tips to businesses who are interested in growing their business and to individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs.  Lee also hosted a weekly radio show, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, on Detroit’s WXYT 1270 and streamed via radio.com, and currently hosts “In the Conference Room with Mark S. Lee“, which airs on 910 am Superstation, in Detroit. In addition to being a noted public speaker, he’s also an adjunct professor, Marketing, at Eastern Michigan University and has been invited to speak as a guest lecturer at Boston University and the University of North Florida (UNF).  Additionally, Lee was an adjunct professor of Marketing & Management, at Walsh College, in Troy, Michigan.  Lee is also the past Detroit instructor for Interise’s Emerging  Leader’s Program (formerly, e200)–an initiative focused on assisting entrepreneurs focused on growth. Throughout his career, Mr. Lee has received numerous awards, been the focus of many articles, and has been invited to speak on various Marketing and Branding topics across the country, including recently being named a Comcast Newsmaker.  Lee also contributes on WXYZ, Channel 7’s (ABC affiliate in Detroit) “Spotlight on the News” and has been interviewed for Detroit’s Channel 56’s (PBS) “American Black Journal“, “Michigan Matters” (CBS, Detroit) and on Fox 2, in Detroit.  Lee is also currently the creator and host of “EMU Today”, a general affairs program focused on Eastern Michigan University.  Additionally, he has provided his perspective on local radio in New York City. He holds a Master’s degree (MBA) in Marketing from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management (KGSM) at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Eastern Michigan University. Connect with Mark Lee: http://www.leegroupinnovation.com/  www.linkedin.com/in/leegroup    Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

In today's episode, we'll be talking with the brilliant Linda Taliaferro. Linda is the vice president of Global Quality for Meritor, Inc, and the Founder and CEO of The Extra Effort, a career advisory service based business helping professionals get unstuck and strengthen their key interpersonal skills in order to change the trajectory of their careers within corporate America. She was named one of Michigan Chronicle's Women of Excellence Honorees in February 2020, and one of Savoy's Most Influential Women in Corporate America in 2019. To learn more about Linda, visit https://www.lindataliaferro.com/ Sound Production: Matt Cole ( matthewdouglascole@gmail.com ) of Go On Productions ( www.facebook.com/GoOnPodcasts ) Artwork: Erin Lindstrom  Music: High by Lyfo ( www.soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high )If you enjoy this episode please leave us a 5 star review! And if you need any support as a human, being, and/or CEO, reach out! More info about working together at erinlindstrom.com Free sales and money mindset course here: shinysalescourse.com Andddddddd hang out w me on Instagram for behind the scenes and current hot takes!

The Creative Discipline Project: How To Create The Discipline Necessary To Accomplish Your Creative Goals by Christen Rochon Candidlychristen.com Most self-help books are created to help facilitate a solution to a problem. The Creative Discipline Project was created to help entrepreneurs and creatives of all kinds get beyond the roadblocks that prohibit accomplishing goals. Filled with interactive pages and planning guides, this book will walk readers through the following chapters that will shift your mindset and redefine productivity in your life. About the Author Christen Rochon, M.A. is a serial entrepreneur and author who engages audiences around the world with her genuine approach to leveraging the power of a well-balanced digital lifestyle. She has been recognized by Black Enterprise Magazine, honored by Verizon as Digital Trailblazer, represented the U.S. at the 2012 Olympics as a Samsung Global Blogger, and has been honored by WBLS/Hot 97 'Circle of Sisters' and The Michigan Chronicle's 40 Under 40 award. Throughout her 20+ year career in TV and radio, she's contributed to Essence Magazine, Ebony Magazine, and TV One. Now, as a TV Executive and Creative Accountability Coach, she inspires entrepreneurs and career creatives to maximize their productivity and disciplines to achieve their goals. Her inaugural book, 'The Creative Discipline Project' is a testament to her years of research, discovery and will embolden audiences to carve out best practices and disciplines for success. A proud graduate of Michigan State University, where she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Advertising/Public Relations and Master's Degree in Strategic Communications – Digital Media Strategies, Christen's passions also include mentoring young creatives of color and prides herself as a keynote speaker, inspiring others through conferences and workshops across the country.

Today I had the opportunity to talk to Hiram Jackson, CEO of Real Times Media and Publisher of The Michigan Chronicle about an amazing line up of gospel artist from the Motor City joining together for one huge virtual concert on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Check out our conversation below and then set your calendar […]

Feeling mentally and physically drained or uninspired especially when times are tough?  Dr. Geneva talks with Dr. Portia Lockett to find answers and tips on how to inspire yourself, find happiness and help others in spite of difficulties. This conversation will inspire YOU to create extraordinary impact in your business, in your everyday personal life, and in the community. Everyone has a purpose, but not everyone knows their purpose early in life. At the age of seven, Dr.Portia Lockett was clear on her calling: teaching and encouraging others, which later evolved into her being a school teacher that inspired students to be their best regardless of their path. Eventually, she transitioned into speaking and training for major corporations and nonprofits which included but not limited to UAW GM, Chrysler, GoodwillI Industries, State of Michigan Mental Health Conferences, and 3rd District Drug Court, later becoming a licensed and ordained Chaplain that allowed her to support and encourage individuals from the womb to the tomb. Eventually being led into the world of being a missionary allowed her to travel and support the underserved in Japan, Barbados, Mexico, Bahamas, Canada, Kenya, and Jamaica. National Geographic selected her and her family to be a part of the TV series World’s Apart where they lived an authentic lifestyle with a Peruvian family in the Andes. Like most of us, Dr. Portia has experienced a few traumatic episodes in her life, but through the grace, the favor of God, and self-determination, she pulled herself up and kept it moving forward each time. From surviving a divorce from her childhood sweetheart, diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a cancerous cell in her uterus while pregnant, foreclosure, bankruptcy, her car being reposed, and being unemployed just to name a few. Lockett has received several awards and her most recent includes the City of Detroit Spirit Award, Michigan Chronicle"s Women of Excellence, and the Career Mastered Winning Spirit Award. Lockett is the co-author of Anointed Moments Meditational CD and Amazon's # 1 seller Delayed But NotDenied 2, and featured lyric writer and psalmist of Happy Birthday Jesus. She’s been featured on CNN, National Geographic, BET, The Michigan Chronicle, The Detroit News, and Radio One. One of her most memorable moments other than giving birth to her three amazing sons was spending time talking with Dorothy Height, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama while being the guest of our beloved Natalie Cole at Oprah’s Legends Ball.    

Views Bar and Grill owner, Darius Statum stops by the couch to chop it up about Detroit roots, community outreach, being a leader, operating during a pandemic, and his push to become a name on The Michigan Chronicle's "40 under 40" selection finalists. Enjoy this week's episode of Couch Boys Radio!

Today, Verde launches the first of a regular monthly episode series featuring resources and solutions to ensure people of color are more comfortable identifying as part of the outdoors communities. Verde is committed to strategically using our reach and the reach of our clients to welcome a more diverse participant base into the incredible outdoor community!  Today’s guest on the Channel Mastery podcast is Aaron Foley, who was named Director of the Black Media Initiative at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism in June of 2020. The collective goal in his new role is to increase the potential for community media. This is defined as Black media, Latino media, Indigenous media, Asian media, and media that is geared towards immigrant communities. It can also include Jewish media, Muslim media, Catholic media, etc. Ensuring Black media outlets are more sustainable is also a top initiative in his role.  Prior to this position, Aaron was a Fellow at the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, where he served as one of 19 professionals selected for a 10-month residency at Stanford assigned to research and innovate solutions in Journalism. Aaron and his cohort worked on topics like: revenue streams from public entities to fund independent newsrooms; curbing spread of misinformation and disinformation among Black news consumers.  He’s also been a journalist, of course. He served as Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit, a position that was a Mayoral appointment, a first for a city government in the U.S. And was Editor In Chief for BLAC Detroit Magazine. Aaron comes from a family that is deeply rooted in journalism, as his mother was a reporter, editor and photographer for the Michigan Chronicle, which is considered one of the oldest Black newspapers in the country. Through his work in his new role, he wants to ensure Black media outlets are more sustainable. He offers ways for brands and businesses to successfully reach broader audiences and also sheds light on how our specialty businesses can support black media outlets and enable more people of color to feel part of our outdoor communities through media.  Kristin is joined by a co-host today, one of her esteemed Verde Brand Communications colleagues, Alice Baker!  Alice has been a part of the Verde team for about three years and crushes it day in and day out leading her clients at the agency. Alice has stepped up to lead Verde’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Verde’s agency-wide goal is to strategically deploy its reach, and the reach of its clients, to enable more people of color to feel welcome in the outdoors. Once a month going forward, the Channel Mastery podcast will be dedicated to that commitment. Alice will be co-hosting these special episodes.  Without further ado, here’s the Aaron Foley interview on the Channel Mastery podcast! Let’s do this!      Aaron Foley is a journalist from Detroit who has had an extensive freelance career and was the city of Detroit’s first chief storyteller from 2017 to 2019. Before joining the Newmark J-School’s Center for Community Media (CCM) in June 2020 as the Black Media Initiative Director, he was a John S. Knight Journalism Fellow at Stanford University. His freelance work has appeared in BuzzFeed, The Atlantic, CNN, Forbes, The Root, Ebony, Columbia Journalism Review, New Michigan Media among other platforms. He also helped launch the successful digital news site MLive Detroit and was editor-in-chief of BLAC Detroit magazine, a publication covering black life, arts, and culture in metro Detroit. He is the author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass (2015) and has an impressive public speaking record, including a Ted Talk. Foley describes himself as “a product of Black media.” His mother was an editor at the Michigan Chronicle, one of the oldest and last remaining Black newspapers in the country.

Anistia Thomas is one of Michigan’s Top Businesswomen Leaders circumventing the areas of Entrepreneurship, Economic Development & Empowerment. She is recognized as the Founder of Michigan’s most promising civic organizational initiatives and showcasing Michigan’s top entrepreneurial talent. With a background of 15 years entrepreneurial experience in fashion design and consulting with a heart devoted to the Celebrity fashion industry, Anistia designed for A -list celebrities and formerly ran the JarLuxe Foundation in NYC, a Luxury Fashion 501(C)3 organization that empowered and endowed minority youth pursuing fashion business careers.She has stated, “My purpose in life is reflected in my work and volunteer experiences over the last two decades. While I’ve been recognized for my personal accomplishments, they simply reflect my life-long commitment to serve others by using my skill set to improve their lives. They are my ‘why’ – without them, I am nothing. All my experiences, professional background, and all facets of my personal story, good and bad, has prepared me for this next chapter in my life, which is to win my campaign for the Michigan House of Representatives District 7. Now, more than ever, we need effective leadership, and I’ve always been an activist to effect change. My goals are too big to accomplish alone, I need your support.”During the interview, Anistia was asked a number of questions pertaining to why she has decided to take on this role and responsibility and what improvements she can make if she is elected as Michigan House of Representatives to represent District 7.Anistia is currently a National Board Director of The National Business League (NBL), Inc., a historical organization founded by Booker T. Washington in the year 1900.Anistia has been the recipient of the National Women of Excellence Award, National Women’s Business Owners Association’s Top 10 Businesswoman of the Year, City of Detroit Special Recognition Office of Mayor Mike Duggan, The New Business Award, The Blue Vase, The Cornerstone Award, The Championship Award, (2) Topper's Club, District Dazzler, Cornerstone School’s Black History Maker of the Year Award, Michigan Women’s Foundation Business Awardee, and Motor City Match Award (2016), Detroit Development Fund Awardee. She has also served as a keynote speaker to groups including Capitol Hill, the NAACP & The Negro Women’s Business League and the United Nations.Anistia has also been featured in The Huffington Post, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Ebony, Suntimes, LA Times, New York Times, Michigan Chronicle, Washington Post, The Female CEO United Kingdom, Google Magazine, & CNN to name a few.https://www.linkedin.com/in/anistiathomasii/--- 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/nikimarieradio/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikimarieradio/support

Welcome to Her Time to Retire, a podcast dedicated to helping women gain the knowledge, confidence and support they need to achieve financial success and emotional fulfillment when planning for retirement. Today Glenn and Jonathan speak with Vicki Yates, NewsChannel 5 anchor. They discuss raising kids and planning for retirement on a single income as well as planning for the future and unexpected challenges. About Vicki: When Vicki Yates brings you the news every night at 4p.m. and 6p.m., you are benefiting from more than three decades of experience and award winning reporting. In addition to her anchoring and reporting duties, Vicki co-hosts the annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon benefiting Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, a testament to her community involvement on and off the air. Her career began in Detroit, Michigan while attending college. As a freelance reporter, she worked for Michigan's number one minority newspaper, The Michigan Chronicle. While a junior at Michigan State University, she was hired to work at WJIM-TV as a news reporter. She drew some tough assignments, including the crime beat and various issues at MSU. Vicki's experience and responsibilities grew while working as Assistant News Director, reporter and Public Affairs Director at WMJC Radio in Detroit. She was responsible for six daily newscasts and two weekly public service programs. From there, Vicki went on to work as a newswriter, producer and news reporter at two other stations in Michigan and Ohio. Vicki's talent eventually landed her an anchor/news reporter position at WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, where she helped make the noon newscast number one in the market. Before joining the NewsChannel 5 team, Vicki anchored and reported at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for five years. She has won six Emmys for among other reports, a mini documentary "Bundles of Joy" on multiple births..a special news feature about the life of Olympian Wilma Rudolph, and for her news franchise, "School Patrol." In 2011, Vicki was invited by the White House to visit Washington, D.C. and interview President Barack Obama one-on-one. Vicki spends much of her time on weekends, hosting events for local organizations, or traveling to visit her much loved children.

Gaining Value and Growth Through Public Speaking and Great PR:Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional. She teaches and mentors authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishing contracts. She is also the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and co-founder of Digital Business Acceleration. After working with Pam, her clients have been featured on CNN, TBN, The Word Network, Radio One, Oprah Magazine, Tom Joyner Morning Show, Essence, Ebony, Black Enterprise, PBS – and many other major media outlets. Her clients have been offered major publishing contracts, and have created successful full-time careers as “authorpreneurs” earning six-figures. QUOTE: Those That Show Up, Go Up! She has been called by Publishers Weekly a “PR Guru” and featured in many major publications (including several covers), and on more than 100 radio and TV programs. She also has 20-year career expertise in marketing, public relations, and journalism in Detroit; including work with The Detroit Free Press, WNIC, The Edge with Jeffrey Miller, Radio One, Michigan Chronicle, WNIC, and TheHUB Detroit magazine. Pam has worked with many nonprofit organizations, like the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, developing their social media presence, online brand, and digital marketing programs. She is also the author of Synergy Energy: How to Use the Power of Partnerships to Market Your Book, Grow Your Business and Brand Your Ministry. Known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time – Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar.   Top 3 Hot Point Takeaways:Helping others get their message out through public speaking. The power of GoFundMe and helping those in need. Remaining authentic, true, and clear with your message.   Today’s Resource Links from the Podcast:PamPerryPR.com (http://www.pamperrypr.com/) SpeakersMagazine.net (http://www.speakersmagazine.net/) DigitalBusinessAcceleration.com (http://www.digitalbusinessacceleration.com/) Linkedin.com/in/pamperryprcoach (http://linkedin.com/in/pamperryprcoach) Twitter @pamperry IG: @pam_perry IG: @aginghealthy IG: @speakersmagazine   Our Mentioned Influencers:Dr. Andrea Blake - www.drandreablake.com (http://www.drandreablake.com)   Watch us on YouTube:https://youtu.be/3QfUHbo1lgI   Timestamped Show Notes:00:30 - Introduction 10:30 - So it's like, I have a book, I want to tell my story. We can actually tell your story in a blog post or a book, but the book obviously has a spine, but it may not sell. Maybe you sell 200 books but you're blocked. Now your post we'll reach 5000. So what do you want to do? If they tell me I'd rather do a book than a blog post, then I know they're doing it for the fame because they want their name on the spine. 20:00 - I remember reading a book a long time ago and it said just put on some lipstick and you'll be fine. 31:10 - It's a brand, the red shield is a brand, the red Cadillac, a Christmas sign, that is all branding. So people who were in the marketing department help further that brand and then people give to that brand. 40:00 - I don't like people spamming my inbox. So let's tell a story instead. That's what sells, you tell and sell but don't blast me. I'm gonna delete you. 53:00 - For the listeners, they don't know that you have a cute little white puppy on your lap. What kind of breed is it again? A Maltese? 59:37 - Final Words   Our Final Words of the Show:I always tell people, those that show up, go up, meaning, just show up in your life, show up at places when you're invited to different things to show up. Then bring your A-Game, bring your best self, show up to go up. Don't just be in life where it's just participating but really be intentional about it. Where you are going and who you are meeting...

Evann sits down with Tee Capel to talk all things fashion! Tee is an aesthetics architect and fashion industry consultant. She partners with apparel and lifestyle brands to create innovative, experience-focused solutions to their branding, e-commerce, retail and sourcing needs.Tee is the owner of Fly Behavior, which is a women’s brand that caters to the everyday gal next door. She also has designed cosmetic packaging for a celebrity makeup artist, serves as the creative director for the 1441 Woodward Collective, and launched the Fashion District Tour, which is the first & only vendor relationship building and sourcing extensive for apparel and boutique-based businesses, held quarterly in L.A.In addition, Tee has landed coverage in print and broadcast outlets including Crain’s Detroit Business, Michigan Chronicle, FOX 2, and 107.5 f.m., and is a Tech Town Detroit Retail Bootcamp alumna and grant recipient.In this episode, Evann and Tee talk about why the little details are important, why you’ll never catch Tee in heels at a trade show, how to be smart about your inventory when running a retail business, and so much more.Be sure to follow Tee on social at @teecapel, and visit her website at www.teecapel.com.

AJ Williams is a media personality and author with experience in print, radio, and television. She is the City.Life.Style. Editor for the Michigan Chronicle and social plug on Live In The D! “What’s Happening Around The D! Her lifestyle brands CHICKDOM and SingleBlackCHICK.com focus on CHICK power and inspiration. She is also a motivational speaker and writer on topics of personal development and self-love. Through these platforms, AJ shares her candid take on relationships, life, love and spiritual wellness using her own experiences as a catalyst to empower women to embrace their skin, sexuality and, soul. Connect with Brandi: https://www.instagram.com/iambranditaylor/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/IamBrandiTaylor/?modal=admin_todo_tour Email: bbnetworkpodcast@gmail.com Connect with AJ: Grab Your Copy of AJ Williams' #KICKASS: A Chick's Guide To Living A KICK-ASS Life! http://chickdom.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chickdom/ https://www.facebook.com/chickdomxajwilliams Sponsored by: CHC Business & Tax Solutions Inc. www.chcbts.com (248) 802-5571 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bbnp/support

Mark S. Lee, president and CEO of The Lee Group, joins the EverythingHR Podcast to discuss marketing, branding and communication solutions for business.  Throughout his distinguished career, Lee has held marketing leadership positions locally, regionally and nationally where he was responsible for leading the strategic, marketing, communication and other-related areas focused on business strategy and growth.     He has worked for such blue-chip organizations including AAA, Pepsico, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, et. al.  Additionally, Lee was the Detroit Lead Instructor for the Emerging Leaders (formerly, e200), an initiative focused on business growth and developing entrepreneurial CEOs.  Under Lee’s three-year tenure, Detroit became the #1 program in the country.   His column turned blog, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, appeared in the Michigan Chronicle for three years and now appears via blog for Crain’s Detroit Business.  It provides tips to businesses who are interested in growing their business and to individuals who aspire to become entrepreneurs.   Lee also hosts a weekly radio show, “Small Talk with Mark S. Lee”, which is broadcast on Entercom Detroit’s WXYT 1270and streamed via radio.com.   He also broadcasts “In the Conference Room with Mark S. Lee”, on 910am Superstation, Detroit. leegroupinnovation.com https://twitter.com/leegroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/leegroup   www.everythinghr.net   In addition to being a noted public speaker, he’s also an adjunct professor, Marketing, at Eastern Michigan University

The chat with Fancy was literally overflowing with gems, it had to become a two-parter! Continuing last week's conversation about personal branding Lisa Francoeur Mesa of Fancyfied is shedding light on the steps you can take to first set your own "personal company culture and values". Why does this matter? Because When you have our yown personal company values we are better able to share it with others and then attract the right opportunities, i.e. the right advisor, that perfect job, that ideal research area. And also important, Lisa shares how your personal company culture and values helps you to remain authentic and genuine in every space you occupy, not just the academic space. A little more about Lisa aka Fancy: While she kicked off her career as a Fashion Stylist working with Alicia Keys, Paris Hilton, Lil Wayne and Shakira--motivational speaking, empowerment coaching, and personal branding are her passions.  She is the founder of the empowerment lifestyle brand Fancyfied and her vision is to scale empowerment globally. She puts her vision into action by "helping people harness the power of positivity and unity to create, new and favorable possibilities". She has partnered with AARP, LinkedIn, McKinsey, LVMH’s (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) Guerlain & Dior Beauty on events, workshops, talks, panels, etc. to do so. She's been featured in Yahoo Finance, Cosmopolitan, Michigan Chronicle & Black Enterprise. Follow and connect with Fancy on Insta: @fancyfied

Alison Vaughn is Founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, Inc., a nonprofit that has provided employment etiquette, career skills training and professional attire to 20,000 job seekers since 2000. In 2013, Jackets for Jobs opened an office in Botswana (Africa). Vaughn represented the organization on the NASDAQ floor where she rang the closing bell in 2006 and 2014. Vaughn is a Goldman Sachs Scholar, a graduate of the investment firm’s 10,000 Small Businesses Program. She is one of Martha Stewart’s “Dreamers into Doers,” a group of entrepreneurs who turned their dreams into reality.  Community Advocate  Vaughn was the 2011 co-chair of the 56th Annual Detroit NAACP Fight for Freedom Dinner, which annually draws 10,000 attendees. Vaughn is devoted to family, enjoys traveling, reading and attending sporting events—never missing a Detroit Lions home game. She is a member of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Metro Detroit. Vaughn is a member of Distinguished Women in International Service, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority and Top Ladies of Distinction. A Eureka Communities Fellow, Vaughn was a 2006 candidate for the Michigan State Senate.  Public Speaker  Vaughn is a sought-after public speaker, both nationally and internationally. In the fall of 2014, she was chosen to speak at the World Islamic Economic Forum in Dubai, UAE on the rise of women entrepreneurs. Vaughn has inspired audiences of churches and civil rights organizations, major corporations and non-profits, business leadership conference attendees, schools and universities, youth councils, women’s groups and more with her practical and unique insights on advocacy, entre-preneurism, empowerment, diversity and urban workforce development. Author  Vaughn is the author of Ms. Goal Digger: Success is Sexy – A CEO’s Guide to Goal Setting, Dressing the Part and Having It All. This tell-all guide for today’s businesswoman who wants to get what she wants for herself, by herself. While the world may define success in dollars and cents, this book teaches women how to work smarter, not harder. She is also the co-author of the book, Inspired Style. This guide to glamour at any age features Vaughn and several other top image experts sharing tips to help women look and be their best. As a member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), she has also contributed several articles on image, style and business etiquette. A Detroit native, Vaughn earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and graduated from The Women’s Campaign School at Yale University, sponsored by Yale Law School. Having received numerous accolades, Vaughn was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Alabama A & M University, and “Businesswoman of the Year” by the National Association of Negro Business & Professional Business Women in 2009. That same year, the Michigan Chronicle honored Vaughn as a Woman of Excellence, and Lakeshore Engineering recognized her with its “Leaders, Legends & Luminaries” award. Vaughn has been listed in the Who’s Who of Black Detroit for three years and the Who’s Who Among Female Executives. She is a recipient of the Community Service Award from the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Humanitarian Award from the Top Ladies of Distinction a. Vaughn was also recognized the National Association of Women Business Owners in Greater Detroit and Michigan State Black Alumni for her community service.  “What you do for others, God will do for you.” - Alison Vaughn   Visit www.AlisonVaughn.com for more information 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  

Whether you're heading to graduate school or finishing up another year (congrats!) your personal brand is critical. Gary Vee says it well, "Your personal brand is your reputation. And your reputation in perpetuity is the foundation of your career." On your already long list of to-do's as a scholar you also have to spend time establishing your authority in the classroom, at conferences and now on #academictwitter. If you don't know the first thing about personal branding, listen to the first part of this 2-episode interview with Lisa Francoeur Mesa of Fancyfied, where she shares her story and provides the reasoning behind why you need to care about your personal brand. A little more about Lisa aka Fancy: While she kicked off her career as a Fashion Stylist working with Alicia Keys, Paris Hilton, Lil Wayne and Shakira--motivational speaking, empowerment coaching, and personal branding are her passions. She is the founder of the empowerment lifestyle brand Fancyfied and her vision is to scale empowerment globally. She puts her vision into action by "helping people harness the power of positivity and unity to create, new and favorable possibilities". She has partnered with AARP, LinkedIn, McKinsey, LVMH’s (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy) Guerlain & Dior Beauty on events, workshops, talks, panels, etc. to do so. She's been featured in Yahoo Finance, Cosmopolitan, Michigan Chronicle & Black Enterprise. Follow and connect with Fancy on Insta: @fancyfied

Do you want to know what’s happening in Detroit communities? Do you want to find out what neighborhood groups, block clubs, and businesses outside of downtown Detroit give to the city? The HUB is a true voice for Detroit. The HUB was founded by Jackie Berg. I had a one on one heart to heart with Jackie about her inspiration to start the HUB from the late Sam Logan who led the Michigan Chronicle for years. Jackie also talks about how corporate sales became a gateway for her to grow a love for Detroit neighborhoods. Watch and listen to the Detroit is Different interview with Jackie Berg.

The story of the 6 year old girl featured in the Michigan Chronicle who is now the event planner for over 500 events in throughout Detroit’s Downtown is a story for the ages. Njia Kai grew up in the heart of Detroit and excelling throughout her grade school years earning her scholarship to Howard University where she studied film. Howard University and Washington DC’s African Centered community groomed Njia in the ethics of value systems, leadership, and cooperative economics. Listen to the podcast where Njia shares and opens up her methods of understanding, process, and system. Njia’s Detroit Event’s Team is one of the most recognized and successful brands covering Noel Night, Campus Martius, Red Wing Championship Celebrations, African World Festival, and more.

Promoting Confident, Heroic,  Inspiring, Courageous moms. (CHICmomorg.com)  Jessica Byrd, mother of two found her passion as a career mom by starting an organization to interact with young mothers to provide them with the tools, necessities, and environment to better raise their children. Jessica firmly believes in not only engaging our children with a positive social environment, but also providing a network of positive enforcement for young parents - which in result will promote a better society. CHICmom Org's sole purpose is to implement - Confident, Heroic, Inspiring, Courageous mothers.  When Jessica became a new mommy she was bombarded with tons of decisions to make, as most moms; should I work, should I do daycare, should I breastfeed, the list goes on. Despite having a very strong support group in her family, she noticed that amongst her peers, motherhood was like a secret society. A society of mothers who appeared to have it all figured out, but the reality was we all need help, and more importantly we all need each other. Jessica noticed that mothers lacked a sense of community and she wanted to solve that problem. What started as a post on Facebook, asking mothers to join her "moms club" has now grown to over sixty mothers in a member oriented organization named CHICmom.   As a career mom, Jessica has always given her personal and career growth just as much attention as she's given being a mommy and wife.  Her previous roles in event management, project management, and public relations has allowed her to rise in the ranks in her career path. Starting as a public relations consultant in Atlanta, GA, and returning to her hometown to then land a positive at The Michigan Chronicle, she’s never given up on her strong aspirations in following her career path in marketing and communications with the desire to start a mentoring coaching business for college students. Currently Jessica utilizes her communications, event management, and marketing expertise to serve as the Community Relations Specialist for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.  Jessica has a niche for community engagement, with a personal goal to living a life on purpose and assisting everyone around her to do the same.  As a mother of a three and four-year old, life can be very demanding, but she admits to finding strength in CHICmom and strongly believes it was her God-given purpose. Additionally, she knows first hand that being a mother doesn't stop you from growing, in fact you discover a new sense of self discovery.     

Collin Mays is one of Michigan’s fastest rising young professionals. Mr. Mays graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. in Political Science. On campus he was very active and held numerous positions including, President of the WMU College Democrats and Chairman of Political Affairs for the Student Association. Collin began his career interning for the Michigan State Senate and Wayne County Corporation Counsel.  ​Mr. Mays is a 2012 Who’s Who in Black Detroit inductee, a 2014 Young Democrat of the Year, a 2015 Spirit of Detroit award recipient and a 2015 Michigan Chronicle 40 under 40. Collin has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as well as being featured in multiple publications. He previously served as District Director to State Representative Vicki Barnett as well as District Director to State Senator David Knezek. Currently, he serves as Talent Development Director for Southeast Michigan Community Alliance.  ​Mays is also a member of the UNCF Detroit InterAlumni Council, National Forum for Black Public Administrators, Boys Hope Girls Hope and the National Organization of Blacks in Government. Through his professional achievements, personal endeavors and community involvement Mr. Mays has proven to be a champion both inside and outside the realm of Government. See show notes at www.DrGenevaSpeaks.com  Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast, subscribe in iTunes and leave a review  

Dr. Eddie Connor is a bestselling author, minister, international speaker, college professor, and radio/TV correspondent. He is a survivor of stage 4 cancer and empowers people to overcome obstacles. As an author of 7 bestselling books, Dr. Connor has been featured and hosted segments on BET, CBS, FOX News, NBC, PBS, The Steve Harvey TV Show, The Tom Joyner Show, and The Word Network. Dr. Connor is the CEO of the mentoring organization, Boys 2 Books, which empowers young males via literacy, leadership, and life skills enrichment. The program became the impetus for President Barack Obama’s, My Brother’s Keeper initiative. Dr. Connor is a recipient of The President’s Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. He is recognized as one of the Top 35 Millennial Influencers in America, listed in the Top 100 leaders in Who’s Who in Black Detroit, and named to Michigan Chronicle’s ”Top 40 under 40”. Dr. Connor speaks extensively and works in communities, extending throughout Jamaica and South Africa. Dr. Connor grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and is a proud resident of Detroit, Michigan.

Discussion panel participants include: The Honorable Donald L. Allen, Jr. – Chief Judge, 55th Judicial Court Angela Waters Austin – President and CEO of One Love Global, Inc. LaShawn Erby – Author, Social Justice Warrior, Community Organizer Nathaniel Lake, Jr. – Elder within The Turning Point of Lansing Rev. Kenneth Ponds – Retired ELCA Chaplain (Starr Commonwealth, Albion) Moderator – Milton L. Scales – President of M.L. Scales & Associates, LLC SCHOOL TO PRISON PIPELINE  PARTICIPANT BIOGRAPHIES Judge Donald L. Allen, Jr.: is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., was appointed judge of the 55th District Court by Governor Jennifer Granholm in 2008.  He was elected to the bench in 2010 and reelected in 2016. Judge Allen was appointed chief judge of the court by the Michigan Supreme Court on January 1, 2016. The Honorable Donald L. Allen, Jr., is a 1983 graduate of Wayne State University Law School and spent most of his professional career as an assistant attorney general in the Michigan Department of Attorney General.  In 2005, he was appointed deputy legal counsel to Governor Granholm, and in 2006 appointed to serve as director of the Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP).  Judge Allen served in that position until his appointment to the 55th District Court Bench.  Judge Allen is the presiding judge of Sobriety Court. which focuses on the rehabilitation of repeat offense substance abusers.  Sobriety Court has changed hundreds of lives, saved tax dollars, and has been recognized for excellence.   Angela Waters Austin: is founder, president and chief executive officer of One Love Global, Inc. a 501c3 nonprofit corporation committed to peace, justice and opportunity. Angela leads One Love Global with over twenty-five years' experience in promoting racial equity, public and community relations, fund development, marketing, special events, corporate sponsorships, program design and management. Angela is founder, producer and host of the Equity Equals radio show which airs weekends on the Michigan Business Network . Angela has co-hosted and co-produced public affairs programming for Lansing's WLAJ-TV53 and developed educational and cultural special features for The Michigan Chronicle newspaper. Angela serves as co-chair of the Within Our Lifetime Network Communications Working Group. Angela is a 1990 graduate of the University of Michigan, with a B.A. in communications. In 1998, Angela founded Diverse City Design & Communications, Inc. to help nonprofit organizations build capacity through strategic partnerships with the private and public sector.   LaShawn Erby: is an alumna of Baylor University, Author, Social Justice Warrior, Camp Administrator and Community Organizer. Her work has led her to local, state, regional and national stage.. She fell in love with politics at the age of nine when she participated in her first of many campaigns. Some of which included Former Texas Governor Ann Richards and President Barack Obama. As an author, LaShawn's latest work is featured in The Huffington Post (Feb.17, 2017) titled “Young Black Voters, You Got This!” Owner of One in a Billion Consulting, LaShawn serves as a Professional Trainer/Workshop Facilitator   providing on site professional development sessions for educational institutions, for profit and not-for-profit organizations, medical/mental health personnel and those in the hospitality industry. LaShawn utilizes a model called “Everybody Matters,” an interactive workshop that illuminates and models the conscious act of appreciating others. Created as a basic course, “Everybody Matters” is tailored to meet the specialized needs and/challenges specific to that entity or organization.   Nathaniel Lake, Jr.: is the current President of the Lansing chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Managing Partner of Brannon, LLC a leadership development consulting firm with clients nationwide. Heavily engaged in the mentorship of African American youth, Nate serves as an Elder within The Turning Point of Lansing, an organization dedicated to Transforming Boys to Men by providing an afrocentric group mentoring experience developing strategies for success in their lives, school, and communities. A 1974 graduate of Spring Arbor College with a B.A. in business/economics, he served 30 years in state government at various positions, ultimately retiring as Director, Office of Performance Excellence. After work as an assistant coach for the MSU Women's basketball team, Nate served as MSU's Director of Basketball Operations. Called back to state service, Nate served as Deputy Chief of Staff/Cabinet Secretary to Gov. Jennifer Granholm until her term end.   Rev. Kenneth Ponds: Ken Ponds served as chaplain at Starr Commonwealth's Albion campus for nearly 40 years. He is an ordained minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). In his role as chaplain, he provided pastoral services to both students and staff. He has been active in the Calhoun County community, where he served as board chair of the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Ken has also been a member of boards for the Albion School District, the Calhoun County Board of Health and the Battle Creek Health System among others. Additionally, he chairs the Publicly Engaged Church Committee of the North/West Lower Michigan Synod of ELCA. He earned a master's of divinity from Christ Seminary in St. Louis, MO., and the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, IL. He has also been trained in several youth and human services techniques, such as Life Space Crisis Intervention, Specialized Foster Care, Childhood Sexual Victimization, Outdoor Adventure Education Facilitation and racial healing. He has been an advocate for Starr's racial healing efforts with Glasswing, serving as a facilitator for dozens of two-day sessions.   Milton L. Scales: is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and former Meridian Township Trustee. He is the President of M.L. Scales & Associates, LLC, a full service environmental, strategic planning and political consulting firm. Milton serves as a mentor to Haslett and Okemos High School's Black Student Unions, organized students of all races focused on learning and teaching others about diversity demonstrating that through engaging in activities focused around acceptance and tolerance, we gain a better understanding of others while learning about ourselves, allowing all to coexist and succeed. Milton earned a Master of Science in Administration and a B.S. in community development from CMU after graduating with an Associate's degree in business/criminal justice from LCC. Having served 33 years in law enforcement, beginning with the Detroit Police Department and later within state departments of Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, Milton retired in 2010 as the DEQ Director of Criminal Investigations.

Katrina Turnbow is the owner and operator of Kanopi Social, A Digital Marketing Firm and Co-working space An Office in Detroit. She recently won the "40 Under 40" Award from the Michigan Chronicle. An acknowledged expert on the use of digital media and marketing. Katrina’s career matured as the use of the Internet for business-to-business purposes exploded. Over the years, she has built a solid reputation for providing innovative solutions using digital methodologies, especially in high-pressure situations. Always open to new ways of presenting and delivering digital solutions to existing and new audiences, Katrina is especially passionate about helping small-to-medium-sized businesses receive exposure through the social media by aligning their business goals with the appropriate communication and marketing channels. From this passion, Katrina not only launched her Marketing Firm but also made the strategic decision to acquire the coworking space, An Office in Detroit, in March 2016, becoming one of Michigan’s only African American Female Coworking space owners. Through her two companies Katrina has her sights on continuing to open doors online for her clients and be a conduit for small and mid-size business growth in this age of Technology. Katrina is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Jack and Jill of America, Michigan Black Chamber and several other community service organizations. www.anofficeindetroit.com .

February 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Hiram E. JacksonManaging Partner and CEO of Real Times Media a multimedia company headquartered inDetroit which is comprised of the nation39s largest African-American owned and operated newspaper organization including the Michigan Chronicle. Four times per Michigan Chronicleand PNC Bank present Pancakes amp Politics a great event that brings together a who39s who in business and politics for real discussions on current issues facing our region. The Pancakes amp Politics events are always must attend events and Ric Paul and Hiram will discuss some of the past fireworks that have happened and why this event is such a powerful platform for the region.

February 2014 - Paul W. Smith and co-host Ric DeVore welcome Hiram E. JacksonManaging Partner and CEO of Real Times Media a multimedia company headquartered inDetroit which is comprised of the nation39s largest African-American owned and operated newspaper organization including the Michigan Chronicle. Four times per Michigan Chronicleand PNC Bank present Pancakes amp Politics a great event that brings together a who39s who in business and politics for real discussions on current issues facing our region. The Pancakes amp Politics events are always must attend events and Ric Paul and Hiram will discuss some of the past fireworks that have happened and why this event is such a powerful platform for the region.