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Step into the world of STEM when you listen to this weeks episode! Learn all about the benefits, different tips to take back to your own classroom, and how you can get involved yourself. Quotables ** All quotes are by the interviewee ** “A setback is when you learn from the mistake and you continue on.” “Find role models and mentors.” “We need to be more collaborative together as teaching teams.” About Nichole Austion Nichole Austion, MBA, has over 20 years of marketing success and has served as VP of public affairs for the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) since 2022. She leads government affairs, fostering relationships with federal and state entities. Nichole holds a B.S. in computer science and engineering from Howard University and an MBA from Texas McCombs (1995). An active member of the National Black MBA Association, she was named Innovator of the Year by the Women's Empowerment Ministry in 2024. A passionate STEM advocate, she published Miles and the Math Monsters in 2024, a children's book designed to make math fun and accessible. Resources from the Episode www.nms.org www.linkedin.com/in/nichole-austion/ www.nicholeaustionbooks.com/ National Math and Science Initiative website: nms.org Nichole's email: naustion@nms.org Nichole's author website: Nicholeaustionbooks.com Join the Always A Lesson Newsletter Join here and grab a freebie! Connect with Gretchen Email: gretchen@alwaysalesson.com Blog: Always A Lesson Facebook: Always A Lesson Twitter: 

Whether you're in the boardroom or in the field, this episode delivers game-changing wisdom that will inspire you to play the long game and win with God.In this episode, we visit with Adrian Bracy, Executive Director for The Steward Trust. Adrian is a trailblazer who spent 18 remarkable years in the C-Suite of the NFL, breaking barriers and redefining leadership. She shares her journey of navigating the fast-paced, male-dominated world of professional football, revealing the strategies that helped her pivot with purpose, and lead with vision and passion.  Through candid stories, she opens up about overcoming biases, managing conflict, and cultivating resilience, highlighting how prayer and self-awareness became her signature moves—both in her career and personal life. Her insights transcend the gridiron, offering universal lessons on leadership, strategy, and success. Adrian E. Bracy, MBA, CPA Adrian is an author, business and executive leadership coach, and motivational speaker. Currently she is the Executive Director for The Steward Trust aka The Steward Family Office. She is also the retired Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro St. Louis where she served for nearly 12 years.  After spending 18 years in senior financial management with the National Football League (The Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and most recently CFO for the Arizona Cardinals), Bracy transitioned to the non-profit sector to follow her passion—that is, “to inspire and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.” Bracy has received numerous awards throughout her career including Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports; Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Women in Business; St. Louis Business Journal's Most Influential Businesswomen, St. Louis American Nonprofit Executive of the Year award. Bracy graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore with a degree in accounting and Nova Southeastern University with a master's in business administration. Bracy is a certified John Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker. She sits on the boards of The Missouri Botanical Gardens, Sub-District and The St. Louis Sports Commission. Adrian is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and The Links, Incorporated.  She is a lifetime member of the National Association of Black Accountants and the National Black MBA Association. She's the author of Halftime: Learn to Pivot as a Leader and Identify Your Next Step. Bracy and her husband Vernon have one son, Donovan and daughter-in-law, Royalle. They are members of Shalom Church (City of Peace) in Florissant, MO.Support the showTransforming the workplace one Bible study at a time - DONATE today! CONNECT WITH US:B-B-T.org | News | LinkedIn | Instagram Biblical Business Training (“BBT”) equips busy, working people to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and empowers them in small-group Bible study settings to apply Biblical principles to their every day lives - especially in the workplace. BBT is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization which exists to help people develop their Christian “Faith for Work – Leadership for Life!”

Thursday, November 14 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle invites you to the 23rd Annual Breakfast:Era of Essential Service featuring special guest, Taraji P. Henson. The event will be held on Friday, November 22 beginning at 8:30 am at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building 900 Pine Street, Seattle 98101.*David Cuerpo, Communications Specialist | Public Information Officer, Seattle Fire Department in his position he speaks on behalf of the firefighters and paramedics that serve the city. He also informs the community of significant events. Today he will inform you of two events that will inform interested individuals that might want to consider a career as a firefighter/paramedic. The starting salary is $94,000.00.*Dr. John German reflects on the contributions made by the late Dr. James D. Carter who passed away suddenly on October 28. He was revered leader and a cherished part of The Breakfast Group, a Seattle nonprofit made up of African American professional men. He was executive director of The Breakfast Group's Project M.I.S.T.E.R program. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a member of the National Black MBA Association.*John Houston's father was swindled out of 10 acres of property on Union Street in Renton WA by theRenton School District. His family was told that the District needed their property to build a middle/junior high school, which was never built but sold to a developer. Mr. Houston will provide an update on his efforts to reclaim his family's land.*Josephine Howell comments on JHP Presents "Sounds Of The Sound" that will be held Saturday, November 30 at 6:30 pm at Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue Seattle 98101.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Check us out at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived program and relevant information. Like us on facebook. @Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thursday, November 14 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle invites you to the 23rd Annual Breakfast:Era of Essential Service featuring special guest, Taraji P. Henson. The event will be held on Friday, November 22 beginning at 8:30 am at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building 900 Pine Street, Seattle 98101. *David Cuerpo, Communications Specialist | Public Information Officer, Seattle Fire Department in his position he speaks on behalf of the firefighters and paramedics that serve the city. He also informs the community of significant events. Today he will inform you of two events that will inform interested individuals that might want to consider a career as a firefighter/paramedic. The starting salary is $94,000.00. *Dr. John German reflects on the contributions made by the late Dr. James D. Carter who passed away suddenly on October 28. He was revered leader and a cherished part of The Breakfast Group, a Seattle nonprofit made up of African American professional men. He was executive director of The Breakfast Group's Project M.I.S.T.E.R program. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a member of the National Black MBA Association. *John Houston's father was swindled out of 10 acres of property on Union Street in Renton WA by theRenton School District. His family was told that the District needed their property to build a middle/junior high school, which was never built but sold to a developer. Mr. Houston will provide an update on his efforts to reclaim his family's land. *Josephine Howell comments on JHP Presents "Sounds Of The Sound" that will be held Saturday, November 30 at 6:30 pm at Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue Seattle 98101. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Check us out at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived program and relevant information. Like us on facebook. @Eddie_Rye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thursday, November 14 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Michelle Merriweather, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle invites you to the 23rd Annual Breakfast:Era of Essential Service featuring special guest, Taraji P. Henson. The event will be held on Friday, November 22 beginning at 8:30 am at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building 900 Pine Street, Seattle 98101. *David Cuerpo, Communications Specialist | Public Information Officer, Seattle Fire Department in his position he speaks on behalf of the firefighters and paramedics that serve the city. He also informs the community of significant events. Today he will inform you of two events that will inform interested individuals that might want to consider a career as a firefighter/paramedic. The starting salary is $94,000.00. *Dr. John German reflects on the contributions made by the late Dr. James D. Carter who passed away suddenly on October 28. He was revered leader and a cherished part of The Breakfast Group, a Seattle nonprofit made up of African American professional men. He was executive director of The Breakfast Group's Project M.I.S.T.E.R program. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a member of the National Black MBA Association. *John Houston's father was swindled out of 10 acres of property on Union Street in Renton WA by theRenton School District. His family was told that the District needed their property to build a middle/junior high school, which was never built but sold to a developer. Mr. Houston will provide an update on his efforts to reclaim his family's land. *Josephine Howell comments on JHP Presents "Sounds Of The Sound" that will be held Saturday, November 30 at 6:30 pm at Town Hall Seattle 1119 8th Avenue Seattle 98101. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Check us out at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived program and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

H. Beecher Hicks has been an investment banker, a private equity investor, worked in the executive branch of government, and is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and writer. He facilitated the design and construction of the National Museum of African American Music and recently became President/CEO of the National Black MBA Association. In this podcast, learn why he's intent on leaving a legacy in everything he does.

“If you aren't hoping for anything, you don't have faith." Teri Ijeoma   About Our Guest: Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks 13 years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing. Teri received her bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her masters in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach her on instagram @teriijeoma and @tradeandtravel, or at www.itradeandtravel.com   Episode Summary: This episode is powered by The Take Your First Trade Challenge   How many times have you heard and glossed over Hebrews 11:1: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen? After listening to this week's episode, I pray that you never take the scripture at face value again, especially if you want to play bigger, receive bigger and live your life in full abundance. In my powerful, chill delivering conversation with Teri Ijeoma, the CEO of Trade and Travel, we discover a new way to look at hope and faith and relate both to the various areas of your life, including your wealth and abundance. During our time together, Teri not only shares how she has been able to achieve financial abundance through stock trading, her insights also extend a lifeline to CEOs ready to elevate their financial acumen. Teri unpacks her powerful story of trading her seat behind her assistant principal desk for travel to exotic places because she learned to leverage the stock market – something she now desires to teach 100,000 in 5 days during her Take Your First Trade Challenge. If you are ready to diversify your wealth on your move to millions, you'll love this conversation. Our conversation goes deep - this is your backstage pass to the VIP section of finance and wealth. Forget the stiff, suit-and-tie talks; we're keeping it real with personal stories, laugh-out-loud moments, and insider tips that feel like you've just found the cheat sheet to financial freedom. So, if you're ready to start your own journey towards personifying your faith into wealth and abundance, grab your pen and Move to Millions Podcast Notebook and listen in to discover: The biggest myths that are keeping you from learning to leverage trading as a source of income and wealth building Why even if you have your own investment portfolio managed by a financial or wealth advisor, you need to learn how to trade for yourself How to shift your perspective on hope and how it impacts your faith The true meaning of giving God something to bless And so much more   Powerful Quotes from The Episode: "The moment we acknowledge our fears but choose to step forward anyway, that's when the journey to millions truly begins." Teri   "Let's not just chase success, let's redefine it. When we understand the mechanics of money, we unlock doors to rooms we never knew existed." Darnyelle "Investing isn't just about the returns; it's about crafting a legacy and forging a life that resonates with our deepest aspirations." Teri "Your business is a mosaic of your beliefs, actions, and knowledge. To enrich the picture, you need the color of financial wisdom." Darnyelle "Remember, each investment is a seed, and with patience and care, you're not just growing wealth; you're nurturing your future." Teri "Attaining wealth is not the game of chance many presume it to be; it's the outcome of applied knowledge and sound investment choices." - Teri "In the arena of wealth, ignorance is not bliss—it is an impediment to the success that could have been yours." - Darnyelle  "Let the precision of your financial strategies mirror the fervor of your entrepreneurial vision." - Teri "It is imperative that we, as leaders, champion not only our own financial literacy but also foster it within our communities." - Darnyelle  "The acumen gathered from each trade, each investment, constitutes the very building blocks of your envisioned empire." - Teri Move to Millions Wisdom Questions: Book: Move to Millions by yours truly Favorite Quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Phil 4:13 and of course Hebrews 11:1 Tool Teri Swears By: CBC Network and App   How to Connect with Teri Ijeoma: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teriijeoma/ Take Your First Trade Challenge: https://tradeandtravel.com/drdarnyelle   Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is not responsible for the content and information delivered during the podcast interview by any guest. 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When Teri Ijeoma was working as an assistant principal at an elementary school, she had a mean, nit-picky boss. As a result, Teri was gaining weight, drowning in stress, and crying in the bathroom every day. When she finally accepted she needed to leave the school, she turned her hobby of investing into a full-time job that allowed her to quit her job and travel around the world as a day trader. In this episode of YAPClassic, we get a crash course from Teri on how to start investing and trading in the stock market. You'll also learn about the personal and emotional side of investing, how to calculate risk, and the importance of investing in ourselves. This episode is part of a special YAP series honoring Black History Month called #BlackEntrepreneurs.  Teri Ijeoma is a professional day trader, entrepreneur, and founder of her own business trading course Trade and Travel. Teri has been working in the stock market and day trading for over a decade and is infamous for making over $1,000 in a day. In this episode, Hala and Teri will discuss:  - Teri's best day ever in stock trading - The difference between trading and long-term stock investing - Where to find Teri's course - How we can get started with trading and brokerage - The difference between stocks and ETFs  - How to pick a stock - How to hedge our risk when day trading - The emotional side of trading - Risk-to-reward ratios - And other topics… Teri Ijeoma is a professional day trader, entrepreneur, and founder of her own business trading course Trade and Travel. Teri has been working in the stock market and day trading for over a decade and is infamous for making over $1000 in a day. With more than 10+ years invested in trading education, courses, and workshops, Teri developed expert strategies and proprietary intelligence that fast-tracks the learning journey and earning performance. In 2018 Teri was named Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge. Free Webinar, Crush Your Sales Goals in 2024: Sign up for Hala's free sales webinar (presented by Pipedrive) at https://youngandprofiting.co/Sales Help Save Palestinian Lives:  Donate money for food, medical supplies, and shelter for the people of Gaza at https://givebutter.com/savegaza LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Resources Mentioned: Teri's Website: https://teriijeoma.com/  Trade & Travel: https://teriijeoma.com/trade-and-travel/  Teri's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLH3ZJdLQK9ylvV5wdnwBA  Teri's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teriijeoma/  Teri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/?hl=en    Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com   Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Have you been thinking about getting your Master of Business Administration (MBA)? What are some of the benefits of obtaining an MBA. We're joined by Interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Black MBA Association, Shawn Graham, who brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership in her 30 years of experience leading global and national corporations in various industries. In today's episode we'll talk about the current MBA landscape and what this means for underrepresented employees. In addition, we'll provide receipts on the current MBA pipeline and C-CRETS on the advantages of pursuing an MBA; before sharing how companies can build and expand their efforts to develop and recruit underrepresented employees.

0:00 -- Intro.1:23 -- Start of interview.3:32 -- Adam's "origin story". He grew up in southern California where he attended UCSD and graduated from UCLA. In college he became an activist focusing on the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, and developed a "targeted divestment" model. After college he became a social entrepreneur based in Washington, DC.4:06 -- His decision to pursue a JD/MBA from UC Berkeley. While in grad school "he fell in love with the startup tech scene" and during business school he tried to start his own startup but that's where he learned that "it doesn't matter how good your idea is when you don't have a good team and good execution." He then joined Gunderson Dettmer as a corporate associate supporting tech founders.7:14 -- Adam's new role as Assistant Dean for Executive Education and Revenue Generation at UC Berkeley's School of Law. How his initial work with 500 Startups with the BCLB sparked more executive education programs. 9:24 -- On the origin and mission of The Independent Director Initiative.12:20  -- What makes corporate governance in private venture-backed companies different to public companies. Explaining VC University (a partnership between Berkeley Law, NVCA and Venture Forward).15:42 -- The Academic Partners of the Independent Director Initiative: Berkeley Law Executive Education; Berkeley Law Center for Law and Business; Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership at Columbia Law School; UC Davis School of Law; UC Hastings Law Center for Business Law; Institute for Law & Economics at the University of Pennsylvania; Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University; Rowling Center at SMU Dedman School of Law; Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University; Stanford Center for Racial Justice at Stanford Law School; and Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law & Policy at UCLA School of Law.University of Washington School of LawThe Organizational Partners of the Independent Director Initiative: Ascend; BLCK VC; BoardList;Bolster;Corporate Directors Forum;The Fourth Floor;HBCUvc; Him for Her; LCDA;National Black MBA Association; National Venture Capital Association; NxtWorkVenture Forward.18:07 -- On the interest and number of applicants to the program (~500 applications, 80 got selected in first cohort).19:21 -- On fiduciary duties of directors in venture-backed companies (including dual-fiduciary conflicts). Role of independent directors, and boardroom diversity in private venture-backed companies. The Trados case (2013).38:43 -- The evolution of private markets and how its regulation may impact corporate governance.40:06 -- Take-aways from the program: 1) more education is needed for directors of venture-backed companies generally (beyond just independent directors), and 2) it was refreshing to see such a diverse and qualified group of executives that could serve on corporate boards.41:56 -- Where can people learn more and/or apply for the next cohort of the Independent Director Initiative: independent.venturecapitaluniversity.com42:57 -- Benefits for participants beyond just the two days of the program. Placements. 45:27 - Some of the books that have greatly influenced his venture career: Venture Deals, by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson (2011)Secrets of Sand HIll Road, by Scott Kupor (2019)45:51 - Who were your mentors, and what did you learn from them (regarding this program)Evan Epstein (!)Afra Afsharipour, UC Davis Law School46:26 - Are there any quotes you think of often or live your life by? "You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." Martin Luther King, Jr.46:26 - An unusual habit or an absurd thing that he loves: walking 40min for his commute. "Owning your downtime."48:55 - The living person he most admires: his wife.Adam Sterling is the Assistant Dean for Executive Education and Revenue Generation at UC Berkeley's School of Law and the Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Law and Business. __ You can follow Adam on social media at:Twitter: @adambsterlingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambsterling/__ You can follow Evan on social media at:Twitter: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

Adrian Bracy pivoted from Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports, 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, CFO St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, and other high-profile positions…how and why? She talks about finding your “why” and fulfilling your purpose.  She discussed how to do this in her book Halftime. It's halftime not intermission and listen in on so you know when and how to pivot to your “why”.  Adrian E. Bracy, MBA, CPA President and CEOAdrian Bracy & Associates, LLC Biography  Adrian E. Bracy, MBA, CPA, is an author, business and personal coach, consultant, and motivational speaker. She is also the retired Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro St. Louis where she served for nearly 12 years.  After spending 18 years in senior financial management with the National Football League (The Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, and the Arizona Cardinals), Bracy transitioned to the non-profit sector to follow her passion—that is, “to inspire and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.” After retiring from the YWCA Metro St. Louis, she accepted a position as Executive Director of The Steward Trust, aka The Steward Family Office. Bracy has received numerous awards throughout her career including Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports; Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Women in Business; St. Louis Business Journal's Most Influential Business Women. Bracy graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore with a degree in accounting and from Nova Southeastern University with a master's in business administration. Bracy is a certified John Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker, and is certified through the CaPP Institute (Coaching and Positive Psychology). Adrian is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and The Links, Incorporated.  She is a lifetime member of the National Association of Black Accountants and the National Black MBA Association. Bracy and her husband Vernon have one son, Donovan, and are members of Shalom Church (City of Peace).Support the show

Chanelle S. Reynolds is the Diveristy, Equity & Inclusion Programs Lead of the Washington Commanders. Six years ago she started her career as an account executive in the NBA G League at the Philadelphia 76ers Organization. It was there where she learned and developed her passion for ticket sales. Chanelle has achieved accolades throughout her career such as being featured in Delaware Today Magazine as one of their Top Women in Business and being named 40 under 40 by the Delaware Business Times in 2017. ​ In addition to her front office endeavors, Chanelle played a pivotal role that founded the Washington Football Team's Black Engagement Network, where she is currently the co-chair. With Chanelle's leadership, the Washington Football Team became the first NFL club to have its very own Black Engagement Network chapter. Chanelle is a proud HBCU graduate and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She is also an active member of the National Black MBA Association, DC Chapter. When Chanelle isn't breaking glass ceilings in heels, she is pursuing her other endeavors as a speaker, author and minister. Additionally, alongside her twin sister, Chanelle has a faith-based brand called Double Portion. Double Portion is designed to encourage youth and young adults to have a relationship with God and grow stronger in their faith. Her most recent power move has been the creation of a national membership based association for black sports and entertainment professionals. National Black Sports & Entertainment Professionals Association (NBSEP) is designed to be the leading organization educating and empowering black sports and entertainment professionals nationally. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dreamsbyanymeans/message

“I realized that corporate just was not for me. I realized that I needed to be my own boss and do my own thing.” – Shaniece M. Wise During Season 9 Episode 1 of WinHers United the podcast Shaniece M. Wise, CEO of Wise, Armstrong, and Associates, talks to us about the work required to run a thriving business, having multiple streams of income within your business, and how therapy helped her to become a better business owner. She also shares insight on investing in yourself to get to the next level, reinventing yourself when necessary, and defining what self-care means to you. Episode Highlights (4:05) Shaniece starts off her interview by telling us more about how she got started with her business: Wise, Armstrong, and Associates (10:15) Shaniece discusses the business expansion system she created to help entrepreneurs excel (14:30) Shaniece talks about the different levels of scalability for business owners (18:34) Shaniece emphasizes the importance of investing in yourself to grow and scale your business (20:31) Shaniece shares a personal story of her experience with “coach hurt” (22:59) Shaniece gives us advice on how to broaden our mindset (31:08) Shaniece explains power words and discusses why they are important (35:54) Shaniece talks about her view on personal development and what she does to develop herself (41:17) Shaniece tells us why self-care is important to her and gives us several examples of what we can do to show ourselves care (42:27) Shaniece shares some of her favorite self-care practices with us (46:25) Shaniece talks about her latest win and why it is important to her Latasha discusses the importance of positivity in entrepreneurship (49:53) Shaniece gives us her definition of a WinHer (51:20) Shaniece offers her parting words of wisdom Shaniece's Bio Shaniece M. Wise is the CEO of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, LLC which is a Business Coaching and Consulting Firm. As a Certified Business Expansion Coach and Strategist, Shaniece helps business owners gain more visibility, increase profitability, and improve systems and strategies in order to build six and seven figure empires. Through the strategic blend of coaching, consulting and mentorship, clients experience guidance, support and accountability, and are able to grow their businesses on average between 60-200% in 12 months after joining her coaching program. With more than seventeen years of coaching under her belt, Shaniece teaches from a Business Expansion System while using biblical concepts and principles. Her direct and powerful speaking style has led her across the United States, teaching business owners and leaders how to broaden their mindset, business, and profits through events, seminars, and workshops. She is two-time author of Activating Your Gifts, and Activating Your Gifts 2nd Edition – 15 Steps to Identify Your Gifts to Prepare For Entrepreneurship, in which she sold 102 books in ten days. Shaniece has had the opportunity to speak for Essence Magazine/Chase, National Associations of Woman in Business (NAWBO), The Ohio State University, McKesson Pharmaceutical Company, National Black MBA Association, Women in Sales Columbus Chapter, Women in Economic and Leadership Development (WELD), just to name a few. She also has had the opportunity to teach Business Programs for the Columbus Urban League. Shaniece was featured in the Influence Digest as one of the top 20 Coaches in Columbus, Ohio in 2021. Shaniece is married to Stafford Spencer and they have two amazing sons; Brandon Charles and Xavier Charles. Her past time consists of her spending time with her immediate and extended family, traveling, reading and writing. One of her favorite scriptures is, But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man. The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9 To visit Shaniece's website go to: http://shaniecemwise.com To purchase a copy of Shaniece's new book go to: http://activatingyourgifts.com How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United If you want to attend the 2nd Annual WinHers United Virtual Summit go to: http://winhersunited.com/events If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com. If you are an aspiring or newbie podcaster Nicole would love to help you on your journey. Schedule a Podcast Launch Consultation Session with Nicole using this link: http://bit.ly/WinHers-PodCall. If you want to support to show send your donation to: CashApp: $winhersunited http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited Follow Nicole on Clubhouse @winhersunited. Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com. As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

Welcome to the podcast – “Story-Pod with Nischala”. As part of this exclusive podcast, you can tune into stories with amazing people across the world. Through these stories, you will listen to ideas that matter, real-world insights and positive inspiration. As part of the series “The Shero Diaries”, our Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Nischala Murthy Kaushik talks with influential and powerful women leaders from across the world. In each episode, we profile a corporate shero and you will hear about their personal life and career journey, choices and decisions which influenced them and reflections from these experiences. This podcast has 3 sections Know your shero – in which we talk about backstories around the influence of family, upbringing, education and your career journey. Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Skills - in which we talk unfiltered on how to build diverse and inclusive organizations. Rapid Fire – in which we hear quick and quirky responses from our featured shero. Our featured shero in this podcast Tandra Jackson In her current role she serves as the Vice Chair of Growth and Strategy at KPMG LLP. She is responsible for leading KPMG's Total Firm growth strategy, anticipating and responding to signals of change in the marketplace, and aligning the firm's investments in innovative new services and capabilities. A recognized leader in the Houston market and across the region, Tandra is the recipient of the 2019 Impact (Chairman's) Award by the National Black MBA Association; a 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce; 2018 Women Who Mean Business by the Houston Business Journal; 2017 Top 50 Influential Women in Houston by Houston Woman Magazine; 2017 Breakthrough Women by the Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce; 2017 Women Worth Watching by Diversity Magazine. Passionate about making a difference in her community and society, Tandra is a member of Louisiana State University's Dean's Advisory Council and the Advisory Board of the National Association of Corporate Directors' Houston Chapter. She also serves on several non-profit boards including WomenCorporateDirectors; CEOs against Cancer; and the Houston Zoo, where she is the Audit Committee Chair. Tandra holds an M.B.A. in information systems from the University of Houston and a B.S. in accounting from Louisiana State University. Listen to this episode of the HFS Shero Diaries podcast with Tandra to Understand the importance of education - it offers credentials to get onto the table or chair you aspire to, builds relationships for life and helps develop a perspective on things. Realize it is to be self-aware as a individuals and leaders, as it helps in finding a long-term path that works for you based on your personal circumstances and professional responsibilities. Get insights on how to build a diverse and inclusive organization - intent, goals & number targets and accountability from the top really matters.

Our guests today are Daisy Serrano and Luc D'Abreau. This dynamic husband and wife duo is on a mission to help millennials grow generational wealth through multifamily investing. In this action-packed conversation, the couple shares their individual and collective “Why”, how they started investing, and the importance of empowering millennial investors. Tune in and get inspired! Learn more about Daisy and Luc and their story at: www.growingcareersandcompanies.com. “Being in a relationship is very different than working together. Being business partners has helped us understand each other on a very different note as well.”   02:19 Daisy studied criminology and had a career in international education for about 10 years. She became interested in multifamily real estate when she started dating Luc, who already had a passion for investing. Luc has an engineering background and his family had a few single-family rentals growing up. After he read Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki & Sharon Lechter, he knew he wanted to invest in multifamily.   Daisy and Luc opened a private equity multifamily investment firm, Make It Rain Capital. Luc focuses on the numbers and underwriting and Daisy is responsible for networking and building communities. “You're gonna mess up stuff anyway because you don't know what you're doing, so you might as well “fail forward”...”   10:37 Daisy and Luc started a podcast for Make it Rain and their goal is to help millennial investors learn more about real estate investing. Daisy explains that there are still not many opportunities for millennials, let alone women or Latinos in the multifamily world. Their goal is to change that.   The couple shares their “Whys” and the reason why they got into investing. Daisy's family is from Mexico and her parents sacrificed a lot to provide a better life for her. She wants to reach financial freedom to be able to help her parents retire. Luc wants to make an impact and help people.   Daisy and Luc moved from Southern California to Austin, Texas in 2020. They're working on building a community of investors there. Their plan for 2022 is to bring good opportunities to their investors and build a multifamily investing course.     42:28 The Final 3 Questions     What is the lesson that has taken you the longest to learn?   For Daisy, it was to gain confidence around their business and her abilities. For Luc, it was taking full responsibility for the business and the time of their employees and investors.     What are the 2 principles from the Growing Careers & Companies Framework that resonate the most with you?   Purpose and Impact. According to the couple, their purpose is to impact people, so these principles go hand in hand. Their goal is to impact a million lives in their lifetime so they treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact.     What do you hope others take away from your story?   That we are all extremely powerful people. If we weren't strong as humans, then our ancestors wouldn't have survived. We can accomplish anything collectively. Practice self-love, keep your promises to yourself, and do things that are challenging. About Our Guests, Daisy Serrano and Luc D'Abreau   Daisy serves as Managing Partner for Make It Rain Capital, a private equity multifamily investment firm focused on acquiring apartment properties.   Daisy is also a limited partner in 445 units in Central Texas (totaling $36.8MM in value). With over 10 years of experience in international education and management, she has worked with clients from over 25 countries and managed international government scholarship accounts totaling more than $10 million.   She is a leader with the Women's Real Estate Network (WREN), Real Estate Association of Latinx Professionals (REAL), and Multifamily Masters Austin. She previously served on the Los Angeles Chapter Board of Prospanica: The Association of Hispanic Professionals.   Daisy's goals are to help more people (especially millennials!) have opportunities to invest in real estate multifamily, uplift and empower her community through mentorship/access, be a positive role model for her family, and retire her parents.   She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from the University of La Verne, a Master of Science in Higher Education from California State University, Fullerton, and a Business Foundations Certificate from Wharton University.   Luc is Managing Partner for Make It Rain Capital, a private equity multifamily investment firm focused on acquiring apartment properties.   He is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Central Texas (totaling $36.8MM in value), has 10 years of industry experience in commercial & residential construction projects valued at over $750MM, is part of the National Black MBA Association, African American Real Estate Professionals, and chapter co-leader for Multifamily Masters Austin. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy, and provide a better life for his family and community.   A native Californian, he now lives in Austin, TX with his wife and business partner, Daisy. He enjoys brewing specialty coffee, throwing kettlebells around, and cooking delicious meals.   He holds a bachelor of science in architectural engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, a master of science in civil engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a master of business administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. A warm thanks to Daisy Serrano and Luc D'Abreau for taking the time to share their unique insights and experiences with us. Resources from the show:   https://makeitraincapital.com/ https://makeitraincapital.com/podcast Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning Daisy's LinkedIn Luc's LinkedIn https://www.growingcareersandcompanies.com/ https://www.crerecruiting.com/ https://www.creatwork.co/ The Growing Careers and Companies Framework Allison's LinkedIn     Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Growing Careers and Companies Podcast.   If you enjoyed the show, there are a few things we would love you to do right now:  SUBSCRIBE to the Growing Careers and Companies Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts  Please RATE & REVIEW and let us know what you'd like to hear next Finally, we invite you to JOIN our mailing list for news you can use   Please share this episode with someone you think would inspire.    Until the next time, we appreciate you being here.

Luc's educational and professional experience is in the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry. His varied and in-depth experiences range from project management, to business development, to strategic initiatives. His inherent systems thinking strengths, coupled with forming customer relationships and business strategy experience enables him to identify opportunities and lay out tactics to leverage solutions. He has been involved with projects valued at over $750MM over the last 8 years. He is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Texas (totalling $36.8MM), is part of the National Black MBA Association and African American Real Estate Professionals. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy, and provide a better life for his family. Get in touch with Luc: https://makeitraincapital.com/   If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast: https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara   Audio Track: Back To The Wood by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ 

Are you ready to be inspired, empowered and entertained? Are you ready to Optimize your Life in every way? Join us for “Bigger Than Me” with consultant, trainer, and international best-selling author, Traci Harrell for a transformational experience. On “Bigger Than Me” we combine ageless wisdom, the latest research and engaging interviews with amazing people, sharing real stories and life lessons that show you how to have Success in achieving your Immediate Goals and Long-term Dreams. “Bigger Than Me” airs each Sunday at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET, for Real Talk & Real Action for Real Change!! Our first segment is called, “Bigger Than Me – Diversity”, (2:03 – 2:30 pm PT) – We'll discuss how leaders are fostering inclusion in business and leading systemic change, while building legacy for future generations. We'll share video interviews from Comedian Damon Williams, and President of the National Black MBA Association, Joe Handy in prep for a kick-off event next week on 12/9 @ 3 pm, called, “Unapologetically Black – Fostering Inclusion & Living Beyond a Hashtag”. Our second segment will combine two areas of focus called “Bigger Than Me – Destiny” & “Bigger Than Me – Finally Free”, (2:30 – 2:45 pm PT). we will include a focus on “Top Success Strategies to Achieve any and all Goals” The third segment is called, “Bigger Than Me – with AOE”, (2:45 – 3:00 pm PT) and it features our sponsors, a powerful community organization called ‘Africans on the Eastside/AOE'. We will continue to interview the Organization's Leaders, Adam Dibba and Karen Smith Fraser, to learn more about “How they are empowering their community”, and to discuss “Why this is so important”. Join us for a Truly Transformational Experience.

Are you ready to be inspired, empowered and entertained? Are you ready to Optimize your Life in every way? Join us for “Bigger Than Me” with consultant, trainer, and international best-selling author, Traci Harrell for a transformational experience. On “Bigger Than Me” we combine ageless wisdom, the latest research and engaging interviews with amazing people, sharing real stories and life lessons that show you how to have Success in achieving your Immediate Goals and Long-term Dreams. “Bigger Than Me” airs each Sunday at 2 pm PT/5 pm ET, for Real Talk & Real Action for Real Change!! Our first segment is called, “Bigger Than Me – Diversity”, (2:03 – 2:30 pm PT) – We'll discuss how leaders are fostering inclusion in business and leading systemic change, while building legacy for future generations. We'll share video interviews from Comedian Damon Williams, and President of the National Black MBA Association, Joe Handy in prep for a kick-off event next week on 12/9 @ 3 pm, called, “Unapologetically Black – Fostering Inclusion & Living Beyond a Hashtag”. Our second segment will combine two areas of focus called “Bigger Than Me – Destiny” & “Bigger Than Me – Finally Free”, (2:30 – 2:45 pm PT). we will include a focus on “Top Success Strategies to Achieve any and all Goals” The third segment is called, “Bigger Than Me – with AOE”, (2:45 – 3:00 pm PT) and it features our sponsors, a powerful community organization called ‘Africans on the Eastside/AOE'. We will continue to interview the Organization's Leaders, Adam Dibba and Karen Smith Fraser, to learn more about “How they are empowering their community”, and to discuss “Why this is so important”. Join us for a Truly Transformational Experience.

Teri Ijeoma learned how to start investing as a side hustle. In time–with some trial and error–she was able to quit her job and travel the world thanks to investing.Like any great entrepreneur, she saw a need while having conversations about investing…Recognizing that need and acting on it turned into a hugely successful company.Today on the Dream Life is Real Life Podcast, Teri shares her story about how investing and teaching the basics of investing changed her life.Learn how a couple of photos she added on Instagram while traveling and teaching abroad helped jumpstart her investing training when she got back home.Want some Investing 101 for inspiration? Find out how investing is a lot like having a lemonade or concession stand. Teri also gives some great tips and lessons she discovered while learning how to start investing.Like what to do after you realized you just lost $26K…Yes, you could learn a lot about yourself when trading stocks. So if you have a stock portfolio, are curious how to invest money to make money, or simply want to hear the story of how one entrepreneur took a great idea and ran with it, this episode of DLRL has got something for you. Let's get started!About Teri IjeomaTeri received her Bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Master's in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and is Teachable's 2020 Highest Earning Course Creator.Teri has also been recognized by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Black Enterprise, ABC, NBC, Toyota, and more. You can find her on Instagram at @teriijeoma or visit her website at www.itradeandtravel.com.Interested in investing? Check out Teri's Investing Courses. Be sure to subscribe to this show for weekly episodes with other “go-getters” and inspiring leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs.You can find out more about Hanna at dreamlifeisreallife.com/show and connect with her on Instagram @hannahermanson_ ABOUT HANNA HERMANSONHanna Hermanson, Certified Coach, International Speaker, Author, & Founder of Dream Life is Real Life Copywriting Agency, who has helped 100s of coaches build, scale, and enjoy their online businesses– essentially make their dream life their real life!You can find out more about Hanna at dreamlifeisreallife.com/show and connect with her on Instagram @hannahermanson_Join our network of entrepreneurs, business owners, and online coaches right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millennialslivingthedream/// J O I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahermanson_/ – Web https://www.dreamlifeisreallife.com – Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahermanson/ – Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannaHermanson/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamlifeisreallife/– Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/HannaHermansonCoaching/Dream Life is Real Lifehttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/dream-life-is-real-life/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-119-how-to-start-investing-in-stocks-an-entrepreneur-teaches-investing-basics-with-teri-ijeoma-hanna-herman

Teri Ijeoma learned how to start investing as a side hustle. In time–with some trial and error–she was able to quit her job and travel the world thanks to investing.Like any great entrepreneur, she saw a need while having conversations about investing…Recognizing that need and acting on it turned into a hugely successful company.Today on the Dream Life is Real Life Podcast, Teri shares her story about how investing and teaching the basics of investing changed her life.Learn how a couple of photos she added on Instagram while traveling and teaching abroad helped jumpstart her investing training when she got back home.Want some Investing 101 for inspiration? Find out how investing is a lot like having a lemonade or concession stand. Teri also gives some great tips and lessons she discovered while learning how to start investing.Like what to do after you realized you just lost $26K…Yes, you could learn a lot about yourself when trading stocks. So if you have a stock portfolio, are curious how to invest money to make money, or simply want to hear the story of how one entrepreneur took a great idea and ran with it, this episode of DLRL has got something for you. Let's get started!About Teri IjeomaTeri received her Bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Master's in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and is Teachable's 2020 Highest Earning Course Creator.Teri has also been recognized by Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Black Enterprise, ABC, NBC, Toyota, and more. You can find her on Instagram at @teriijeoma or visit her website at www.itradeandtravel.com.Interested in investing? Check out Teri's Investing Courses. Be sure to subscribe to this show for weekly episodes with other “go-getters” and inspiring leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs.You can find out more about Hanna at dreamlifeisreallife.com/show and connect with her on Instagram @hannahermanson_ ABOUT HANNA HERMANSONHanna Hermanson, Certified Coach, International Speaker, Author, & Founder of Dream Life is Real Life Copywriting Agency, who has helped 100s of coaches build, scale, and enjoy their online businesses– essentially make their dream life their real life!You can find out more about Hanna at dreamlifeisreallife.com/show and connect with her on Instagram @hannahermanson_Join our network of entrepreneurs, business owners, and online coaches right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millennialslivingthedream/// J O I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahermanson_/ – Web https://www.dreamlifeisreallife.com – Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahermanson/ – Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannaHermanson/ – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamlifeisreallife/– Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.mx/HannaHermansonCoaching/Dream Life is Real Lifehttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/dream-life-is-real-life/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-119-how-to-start-investing-in-stocks-an-entrepreneur-teaches-investing-basics-with-teri-ijeoma-hanna-herman

Have you been wanting to start stock trading, but have no idea where to start? In this episode, we are talking with Teri Ijeoma, professional day-trader, entrepreneur, and Founder of her own business trading course Trade and Travel. Teri has been working in the stock market and day trading for over a decade and is infamous for making over $1000 in a day. With more than 10+ years invested in trading education, courses, workshops, having spent thousands of dollars, with a lot of trial and error, Teri developed expert strategies and proprietary intelligence that fast-tracks the learning journey and earning performance. In 2018 Teri was named Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge. In today's episode, we discuss Teri's career journey and how she went from being an Assistant Principal for an elementary school to earning over 6 figures as a self employed entrepreneur. We also get a crash course from Teri on how to start trading in the stock market, investing, and brokerages. Finally, we talk about the personal and emotional side of investing, and the importance of investing in ourselves. If you've been wanting to learn about the stock market and trading but don't know where to start, you do not want to miss this episode! Sponsored by -  The Jordan Harbinger Show. Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations Notion. Get up to $1,000 off Notion's team plan by going to notion.com/startups Prose. Take your FREE in-depth hair consultation and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/yap Indeed. Get a $75 credit at indeed.com/profiting Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:43- Teri's Career Path and Journey to Teachable 05:30- Teri's Best Day Ever in Stock Trading 06:28- The Importance of Investing in Ourselves 9:25- The Difference Between Trading and Long Term Stock Investing 15:06- Where to Find Teri's Course and What It's About 17:38- How We Can Get Started with Trading and Brokerage 24:38- The Difference Between Stocks and ETFs  27:30- How To Pick a Stock 30:50- How to Hedge Our Risk When Day Trading 33:46- The Emotional Side of Trading 34:41- Risk-to-Reward Ratios 37:57- Teri's Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Teri's Free Webinar https://www.etf.com/ Trade and Travel Youtube Trading Simulators Teri Recommends: TradeStation-https://www.tradestation.com/ Trading View-https://www.tradingview.com/ Rapunzl- http://www.rapunzlinvestments.com/

NBMBAA President and CEO, Joe Handy sits down with J. Vincent Williams,  President and CEO of the Chicago MSDC on a special episode of #BuyDiverse on WGN Radio. This episode joins Joe Handy as he shares his journey in life and leadership with family influences and the driving forces that brought him to where he […]

NBMBAA President and CEO, Joe Handy sits down with J. Vincent Williams,  President and CEO of the Chicago MSDC on a special episode of #BuyDiverse on WGN Radio. This episode joins Joe Handy as he shares his journey in life and leadership with family influences and the driving forces that brought him to where he […]

From sharecropping to the executive suite.  A fascinating conversation with Jesse Tyson, retired President of ExxonMobile InterAmericas and former CEO of National Black MBA Association.

Teri Ijeoma received her Bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge. We are so excited to see her on the main stage of Boldly this October! ⁠ Listen in for a powerful hour of encouragement with the one and only Teri Ijeoma. She's talking with our co-founder Kat Armstrong about what it means for women to come together, especially in this very difficult season we are facing right now.

As Chief People and Inclusion Officer at the National Basketball Association, Oris Stuart is responsible for leading the combined Human Resources and Diversity and Inclusion groups. He oversees diversity and inclusion strategies for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League, and supports the growth and development of the NBA's global workforce. With a focus on people, culture, inclusion and innovation, Oris aims to increase the representation of people of color and women in leadership roles and positions across the league. He leads the NBA's Global Inclusion Council and efforts to grow the league's network of Black-, women- and diverse-owned suppliers. Oris has 20 years of experience as a business executive in the diversity and inclusion and talent management fields. Prior to the NBA, he spent two years as a Senior Partner with Korn Ferry, an executive search and talent management firm, where he led its Inclusion and Diversity practice. Oris graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in electrical engineering and holds an MBA from Duke University. He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Black MBA Association and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, a national organization that empowers African-American corporate leaders. Connect with Oris on LinkedIn Learn more about the NBA's inclusion efforts here Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to author Malcolm Gladwell. Learn more about his writing here. Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

As Chief People and Inclusion Officer at the National Basketball Association, Oris Stuart is responsible for leading the combined Human Resources and Diversity and Inclusion groups. He oversees diversity and inclusion strategies for the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League and NBA 2K League, and supports the growth and development of the NBA's global workforce. With a focus on people, culture, inclusion and innovation, Oris aims to increase the representation of people of color and women in leadership roles and positions across the league. He leads the NBA's Global Inclusion Council and efforts to grow the league's network of Black-, women- and diverse-owned suppliers. Oris has 20 years of experience as a business executive in the diversity and inclusion and talent management fields. Prior to the NBA, he spent two years as a Senior Partner with Korn Ferry, an executive search and talent management firm, where he led its Inclusion and Diversity practice. Oris graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in electrical engineering and holds an MBA from Duke University. He serves on the Board of Directors for the National Black MBA Association and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, a national organization that empowers African-American corporate leaders. Connect with Oris on LinkedIn Learn more about the NBA's inclusion efforts here Shout-out: Today's Diversity Leader Shout-out goes to author Malcolm Gladwell. Learn more about his writing here. Music: Intro - Vente by Mamá Patxanga is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License Outro - Amor Y Felicidad by SONGO 21 is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si-suite/message

Mary Ann Jackson Vice President, process Management | Prudential Financial Newark, NJ Mary Ann is Vice President of Process Management with Prudential, focused on organizational design and operational compliance. With Prudential since 1997, in her first 16 years, she held several positions in Group Insurance. In September of 2013, she transitioned to the corporate Financial Management Project Management Office and began working on large organizational redesign and regulatory implementations. Mary Ann graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and minor in Cultural Studies from Bentley College in Waltham, MA, then completed her MBA in 2005 from the University of Phoenix. Mary Ann is a member of The National Association for Female Executives and BDPA, is an INROADS Alumni, lifetime member of The National Black MBA Association, and a Leadership Newark Fellowship Alumni. She serves as the CFO for The Girls Action Network, a nonprofit that focuses on the empowerment of young women, as the executive vice chair of the board for United Way of Greater Newark and is COO for the Black Leadership Forum. She recently joined the Advisory Board for Apex Solutions Group LLC., a minority-owned business management consulting company. Email: :mafjack@gmail.com

Thank you for listening to She's Got Drive. Today we have Debrorrah Ashley - the Linkedin Blackbelt!! Get your notebook ready if you want to impact on your career or your business.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman .   With over $300MM in sales and opportunities generated for brands, Deborrah Ashley  is an award-winning marketing strategist, known for her innovative approach to building brand awareness using LinkedIn. Today she is affectionately known as “The LinkedIn Blackbelt” for the simple but powerful strategies she develops to help her clients stand out and the weekly game plans she shares with her LinkedIn audience (find them using #TheLinkedInBlackbelt). A serial entrepreneur and former board member of the Atlanta Chapter of the National Black MBA Association, Deborrah has also been featured in O' The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, on podcasts, stages and at conferences and summits for her innovative marketing strategies.   Connect with Deborrah Ashley  below  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thelinkedblackbelt/   She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Please Subscribe and Review . Tell your Sista friends and share online!   DONATE: check out our Patreon account:    FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Private Group and share with other women with drive.     SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

In this Virtual Book Tour episode, Lejorne Leys dives deep into the heart and mind that Kimberly works from. Tune in as Kimberly shares the inspiration behind writing her book Next Move, Best Move, as well as the principles and strategies that will help catapult you in your career journey. Lejorne and Kimberly also chat about being your authentic self, building meaningful professional relationships, and how to best position yourself for your next promotion.    KEY POINTS: The inspiration behind Next Move, Best Move.  How to be your authentic self while positioning yourself as a leader/expert.  How to ensure value alignment in the interview process.  Tips on networking and establishing your brand.  Fundamental principles to consider when making a career transition.  How to effectively position yourself for a promotion.  The key to creating your own career opportunities.  The number thing to be intentional about in your career transition.  Advice for those pursuing a solo career in consulting.   How to get comfortable doing uncomfortable things.  The one thing Black professionals need to learn in the post COVID world.    QUOTABLES: “Core values are literally the essence of what makes you happy. It allows you to accept or reject things easily. It's almost like that gut feeling.” “You have to be excellent and stop expecting to get promotions because you've been in a role for a certain amount of time or you're simply meeting expectations. Excellence is what opens doors.”   Guest Information: Lejorne Leys Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lleys/  IG: instagram.com/stoicleys Twitter: twitter.com/stoicleys   Link New Jersey linknewjersey.com IG: instagram.com/linknewjersey   National Black MBA Association nbmbaa.org IG: instagram.com/theblackmba   National Sales Network salesnetwork.org IG: instagram.com/NSNHQ   About the book Learn more at nextmovebestmovebook.com Books are available wherever books are sold!   Submit your questions for a future show  podcast@kimberlybcummings.com   Follow Kimberly on Instagram @KimBCummings - instagram.com/kimbcummings Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com)

➡️ About The Guest Chris Upperman is currently the Manager of Governance & Strategic Initiatives for Facebook (including working with their Oversight Board). Previous to his role at Facebook, he has worked in the Obama administration as well as on the Biden Harris transition team and currently. Chris currently serves on several advisory councils including the Obama Foundation's My Brother's Keeper Alliance, the National Black MBA Association, NextGen Chamber of Commerce, most recently, has been named Chairman of the Advisory Board of Law Champs, as well as a Member of its Board of Directors, and was a Center for American Progress (CAP) Leadership Institute Fellow in 2012. Christopher attended Georgia State University, and received his Bachelors of Arts in Sociology. He was honored as a Georgia State University 40 Under 40 in 2019. ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 - Intro 02:54 - Chris's origin story. 10:24 - Working for free in the mailroom of the White House. 13:52 - Civic engagement ecosystem. 23:38 - Eleanor Holmes. 32:49 - Where did you have the greater impact? Government or Facebook? 37:37 - Capitol Hill, back to the White House, and then over to the SBA. 45:36 - Equal opportunity legal access. 1:01:57 - Benefiting marginalized groups. 1:05:10 - Career challenges. 1:19:10 - Don't internalize too much, & tip for Chris's younger self. ➡️ Show Links https://twitter.com/cupprmn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherupperman/ https://www.lawchamps.com/ ➡️ Show Sponsor Gusto - gusto.com/scott (3 months free payroll / platform services) Gusto's people platform helps businesses like yours onboard, pay, insure, and support your hardworking team. Payroll, benefits, and more. ➡️ Success Story Podcast Stories worth telling. Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary. On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. Website: https://www.scottdclary.com Podcast: https://www.successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scottdclary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottdclary Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottdclary Facebook: https://facebook.com/scottdclarypage LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/scottdclary

Episode 10 of the Journey to DevelopHer Podcast features Dr. Cozette M. White. Dr. Cozette M. White is an acclaimed 6x bestselling authors, nationally recognized advisory accountant and tax expert, international speaker and philanthropist. Dr. Cozette is the Founder and CEO of My Financial Home Enterprises, is a certified woman owned small business global financial firm providing comprehensive accounting, tax and business management services. The firm has helped thousands of clients, globally, build their own successful companies and realize their dream of running their own mini-empires. My Financial Home has been featured in Forbes Magazine and named one of The Boss Network's top 50 companies two years in a row. As Cameka Smith, Founder and CEO of the Boss Network put it, “without question she is brilliant at teaching others to leverage their unique gifts and qualities into a financial windfall.”Dr. White is the resident Money Matter's Tax Expert for FOX40. Her excellent media credentials, professionalism, and outgoing personality has allowed her to provide expert advice on tax issues for CBS This Morning, NBC, ABC and FOX television stations. She has been featured on the numerous radio shows including Radio One and iHeart radio, she's a recurring voice to millions making regular appearances in various national media outlets, including Black Enterprise, Forbes, Women of Wealth, Upscale, The Huffington Post, and countless newspapers across the country. Women of Wealth dubbed White, “Wealth Builder Extraordinaire.” In 2017, Dr. White was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Barack Obama.White received her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of La Verne and her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Later Dr. White was awarded a Doctorate Degree of Philosophy Letters. She is involved in her community and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc; she is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants and National Black MBA Association.In addition, she holds the following credentials: Licensed/Certified Income Tax PreparerCTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)Certified Financial Planner Dr. Cozette's personal and professional achievements have not gone unnoticed, and through the years she has been awarded:2020 Top 31 Women of Dignity – History Makers by K.I.S.H. Magazine2019 Productive Business Community Game Changer Award2019 Women Add Value Leadership Recognition Award2019 Top 28 Influential Business Pioneer by K.I.S.H. Magazine2019 Dynasty of Dreamers by K.I.S.H. Magazine2018 Top Business Award by The Boss Network2018 Top Female Expert by Huff Post2017 Top Business Award by The Boss Network2017 Lifetime Achievement Award by President Barack Obama2017 10 Women Speakers To Know - Jazzy Creative Magazine2017 Top 6 Leaders of The Month - WomELLE Magazine 2016 Wealth Builder Extraordinaire by Women of Wealth Magazine

Ms. Amy Purnell is a Brooklyn, New York native. Raised in a single-parent household, her mom moved the family to Florida during her teenage years to provide Ms. Purnell and her two younger siblings with a better life.  There, she continued her education and graduated from high school in Orlando. Ms. Purnell holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Jackson State University and M.B.A. from Strayer University. Ms. Amy Purnell started her professional career in the insurance industry. She was recruited by State Farm Insurance during her senior year of college. During her 12 years with the company, she worked in various offices and held multiple positions. In 2013, Ms. Purnell changed career paths and became a federal employee. She currently supports the Department of Defense, excelling in her career as a Financial Analyst. In addition to working for the federal government, she also serves on the Fairfax County Tenant-Landlord Board of Commission, is a treasurer for the National Black MBA Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, and an Alexandria City Public Schools substitute teacher.  Leadership is a journey, not a destination. As Ms. Purnell continues her journey, she focuses on building relationships with other great leaders and leveraging their influence as pipelines of opportunities for underrepresented groups (single parents, recent college graduates, etc.). Cultivating a culture of change for equitable opportunities both professionally and personally will always remain on the forefront for Ms. Purnell as an advocate, new parent, and transformation leader!

Daisy and Luc are one driven couple! Their trajectory and the massive capacity for scaling that this young newlywed couple has is inspiring!Luc serves as the managing partner for Make It Rain Capital, a private equity multifamily investment firm focused on acquiring apartment properties. They're also the podcast host of the popular make it rain podcast. They are limited partners in 445 units in Central Texas totaling about 37 million in value. Daisy has over 10 years of experience in international education and management. She has worked with clients from over 25 countries and managed international government scholarship accounts that total more than $10 million. Daisy works hard to help more people (especially millennials) have the opportunities to invest in real estate multifamily. She has uplifted and empowered her community through mentorship, access, and by being a really positive role model for family and looking to retire her parents. Luc has 10 years of industry experience in commercial and residential construction progress valued at over 750 million. He is also a part of the National Black MBA Association, the African American real estate professionals, and serves as the chapter co-lead for the multifamily masters in Austin. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth leave a legacy and provide a better life for his family and community.You can find out more about Daisy and Luc on their podcast "Make It Rain" Capital or head over to https://linktr.ee/makeitraincapital.What book has had the biggest impact on you and why?

Emeka L. Anyanwu, Esq. an attorney and beauty entrepreneur in conversation with Mary. She is the Founder of Aˈme-kə, an online retail space dedicated to Black-owned makeup, beauty, and grooming brands. She is the 2019 recipient of the Empowering Visionaries Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the National Black MBA Association and has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Beauty Independent, and Byrdie. Emeka is a graduate of Stanford University, and she received her J.D. from The University of Texas at Austin and her M.B.A. and M.S. in Healthcare Leadership and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas. In her free time, she enjoys writing for Black Texas Magazine, reviewing films on her blog Black Media Review Collective, and co-hosting the So For Us podcast. Visit: https://ame-ke.com/​ First two people to subscribe and tag me will receive a coupon apply to their cart.

“Engage, Influence, Change” In this episode, Diane Winston, CEO and Founder of Winston Strategic Partners and Simone Sloan, CEO of Your Choice Coach, share their experiences of working together through value alignment, partnership, and collaboration. We share our mantras and how we operationalize them both professionally and personally. We also share why it is important to collaborate to win business. Words of wisdom: Pay it forward, share your gifts, and listen actively. About Diane Winston: Diane Winston is a seasoned communications strategist with over 30 years of experience in corporate and consulting roles. She established her Winston Strategic Partners, LLC, in 2005, specializing in change management for organizations (Change Management), individuals (Executive Coaching and Leadership Development Training Seminars), and cultures (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). She is a Prosci-certified Change Management Practitioner and Diane recently completed her training as an Appreciative Inquiry Facilitator. She is a member of the Association of Change Management Professionals, the International Association of Business Communicators, Women in Public Policy, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, and the New York Women's Chamber of Commerce. Diane demonstrates her commitment to her community on several fronts: She is a SCORE Workshop Speaker and Business Mentor for prospective and new business owners; a member of the National Black MBA Association for which she founded her local chapter's Leaders of Tomorrow® Mentoring Program for high school students and served as a mentor for nine years; an Adult Sunday School facilitator at Harvest Time International Church, in Greenwich, Connecticut; and until recently, Diane served on the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Lottery Corporation and the Small Business Council for the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. She has an MBA from the University of Chicago, a BA from New York University. She is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 1000 Small Businesses Program and the Executive Education Program at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. To connect to Simone and Your Choice Coach: www.YourChoiceCoach.com www.linkedin.com/in/simonesloan https://yourchoicecoach.com Twitter: @AimInspireGrow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourBusinessGreatness YouTube: Your Business Greatness

Warren Thompson, president and chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation. Serving more than 65 Fortune 100 companies, large universities and hospitals, Thompson Hospitality Corporation is the largest minority-owned food service and facilities management company in the United States. Thompson has been recognized for his success in business and contributions to the community, and he has received many honors, including the Humanitarian Award from the Congressional Black Caucus. He has also been named CEO of the Year by Smart CEO and Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Black MBA Association. This event is hosted by the Black Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame; The Black Inventors Hall of Fame; The Black Tennis Hall of Fame; The University of Tulsa's Chevron Multicultural Resource Center and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; The Atlanta Black Chambers; Black Excellence Alliance; Reconnect Tech; and Dale Caldwell Foundation

Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing. Teri received her bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her masters in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach her on Instagram @teriijeoma or at www.InvestWithTeri.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yoquierodinero/support

This week's Winning Moment, Drinal Foster. Drinal leads a new Center of Excellence at Wells Fargo. She previews Ignite Black Business Summit coming on March 19th, sponsored by Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce and National Black MBA Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luc D'Abreau has educational and professional experience in the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industries. His varied and in-depth experiences range from project management to business development, to strategic initiatives. His inherent systems thinking strengths, coupled with forming customer relationships and business strategy experience enables him to identify opportunities and layout tactics to leverage solutions.He has been involved with projects valued at over $750MM over the last 9 years. Luc is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Texas (totaling $36.8MM in value). He is also part of the National Black MBA Association and African American Real Estate Professionals. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy and provide a better life for his family.For this episode, we talk all about Luc’s experience in passively investing in syndications[00:01 – 04:09] Opening SegmentI talk briefly about great values that await you in this episodeI welcome our guest, Luc D’AbreauLuc talks about his background in real estate [04:10 – 11:56] Passive Syndication InvestmentsHow Luc first got into passive investingHaving due diligence even on passive investingLuc’s perspective as a Sophisticated investor [11:57 – 20:37] Tips and strategies from LucLuc’s strategies on his investmentsMinimum investmentsPutting up money for investmentsLuc talks about how he evaluates sponsorsChanges in the market for passive investors due to Covid [20:38 – 27:47] Closing SegmentQuick break for our sponsorsWhat is the best investment you've ever made other than your education?Investing in relationshipsWhat is the worst investment you ever made?Wasting time with people who aren’t going in the same direction as youWhat is the most important lesson that you've learned in business and investing?Taking ownership.Connect with Luc. See the links below. Tweetable Quotes:“You can always have income, but it’s hard to have passive or residual income, unless you actually have equity.” - Luc D’Abreau“Different people have different amounts of money that they can throw into a deal or not, and if it works to have more and if they feel confident and it works for them, I’d tell them go do it.” -  Luc D'Abreau“In order to build wealth, you have to end up getting some real equity at the end of the day. So that equity can grow, can appreciate, and you can then capitalize on that.” - Luc D’Abreau“You’ve got to be able to make concessions at some point in your life. You don’t always get what you want all the time, and a hundred percent of all situations.” - Luc D’Abreau Resources Mentioned:NBMBAAMake It Rain Podcast Connect with Luc LinkedIn or send him an email at luc@makeitraincapital.com. Reach out to their company socials on Instagram.LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

Bio: Teri Williams is President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for the implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations of the bank. These operational areas include all retail branches, marketing, compliance, lending, information technology, customer support, legal, and human resources. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative products and services. She believes the financial services industry has not connected with urban communities to fully support economic development and wealth building. OneUnited Bank can serve as a bridge by offering affordable financial services for all and financial workshops. She brings 30 years of financial services expertise from premier institutions such as Bank of America and American Express, where she was one of the youngest Vice Presidents. Ms. Williams holds an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard University and a B.A. with distinctions from Brown University. She has served as Treasurer of Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, MA for over 5 years. She currently serves on the Boards of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) where she serves as Treasurer and the 79th Street Corridor Initiative in Miami Florida. Ms. Williams is the author of I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money (Beckham Publishing) a financial literacy book for urban youth. Ms. Williams has received numerous notations and awards for her contribution to urban communities including from the Urban League, NAACP, and the National Black MBA Association. Links: OneUnited Management Why OneUnited Amazon Books: I Got Bank!: What My Granddad Taught Me About Money Justice Deposits: How NetFlix, Twitter & Costco Are Leading Conscious Capital & You Can Too We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on iTunes

Bio: Teri Williams is President and Chief Operating Officer of OneUnited Bank. She is responsible for the implementation of the Bank’s strategic initiatives, as well as the day-to-day operations of the bank. These operational areas include all retail branches, marketing, compliance, lending, information technology, customer support, legal, and human resources. Under her leadership, OneUnited Bank has consolidated the local names and product offerings of four (4) banks to create a powerful national brand supported by innovative products and services. She believes the financial services industry has not connected with urban communities to fully support economic development and wealth building. OneUnited Bank can serve as a bridge by offering affordable financial services for all and financial workshops. She brings 30 years of financial services expertise from premier institutions such as Bank of America and American Express, where she was one of the youngest Vice Presidents. Ms. Williams holds an M.B.A. with honors from Harvard University and a B.A. with distinctions from Brown University. She has served as Treasurer of Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, MA for over 5 years. She currently serves on the Boards of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) where she serves as Treasurer and the 79th Street Corridor Initiative in Miami Florida. Ms. Williams is the author of I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money (Beckham Publishing) a financial literacy book for urban youth. Ms. Williams has received numerous notations and awards for her contribution to urban communities including from the Urban League, NAACP, and the National Black MBA Association. Links: OneUnited Management Why OneUnited Amazon Books: I Got Bank!: What My Granddad Taught Me About Money Justice Deposits: How NetFlix, Twitter & Costco Are Leading Conscious Capital & You Can Too We hope you enjoyed this episode of Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and subscribe on iTunes

How does You Power Purpose Inc.'s Purpose Curriculum equip our future leaders with moral values to advance social growth? Did the ministries and teachings of Jesus Christ example how we should protest? What are some suggestions Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave for protesting? What is the "Tired Movement"? What was the energy like at 2020 protests in Atlanta? This episode, Arthur Maxwell Powell II discusses these topics with Rev. Jared Sawyer Jr. Reach out to Rev. Jared Sawyer Jr. at https://www.jaredsawyerjr.com/ and/or https://www.youpowerpurpose.org/ Jared Andre’ Sawyer Jr. is a young man of vision, ambition, and spirituality. A classic example of the anointing operating in Sawyer’s life, is when he was just 5, he was called by God in a dream into the gospel ministry. For 15 years, Rev. Sawyer has acclaimed an international ministry as a preacher, motivational speaker, and author. Jared’s support system has always been his family and being in rooted in the word of God. In 2008, Jared was featured in “The Child Preacher”, a European documentary produced by The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) and “Around The World In 80 Faiths”, an original British television series aired by the BBC for two seasons. Rev. Sawyer is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Religion degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the 2013 recipient of the Trailblazer Leadership Award from Beulah Heights University. In November of 2012, he was graced to be the invocation speaker for the National Black MBA Association. Jared was also the keynote speaker at Howard University’s Paul Anthony Dillard Awards Program in Washington, D.C. Jared is the 2015 recipient of the NAACP’s Earl T. Shinhoster Youth Services Award and the Inaugural Recipient of The King Center’s Dream Forward Spiritual Faith Based Award. Passionate about community empowerment, Jared is a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association and an advocate for civil and human rights as an active member of the NAACP. Along with speaking at venues such as The White House, he has appeared on TBN’s Praise The Lord, Fox News, ABC Nightline, Huffington Post and numerous other media, sending a message to the world that “age is nothing but a number”. Jared is the founder of You Power Purpose Inc., a nonprofit organization designed to help the next generation of leaders discover and drive their purpose equip them with moral values, and advance their social growth. Rev. Sawyer has written 4 books, with his latest release, EMPOWER YOUR PURPOSE, available worldwide. 200,000 people follow on social media. He has been featured in several film and television projects, including Tyler Perry and The Best of Enemies, a feature film starring Taraji P. Henson. - This is my tenth interview, recorded on Wednesday, June 11th, 2020. International protests following the murders of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery have dominated recent news coverage. However, the peaceful demonstrations' character, purpose, and scale have been miscommunicated. Birthed out of his frustration, Arthur Maxwell Powell II created this podcast to have direct conversations with protestors from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, D.C. Check it out here: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest Thank you for listening! Main questions: How do you define “protest”? Why is protesting important? Why did YOU decide to protest? How did you prepare for protesting? What happened on the way to, during, and after your protesting experience? Has mainstream media and major news corporations reported on protests accurately? How so? What can we do to end systemic racism in our society? What keeps you hopeful that our descendants will line in a better world? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whyweprotest/message

Luc’s educational and professional experience is in the Architecture, Engineering, & the Construction industry. His varied and in-depth experiences range from project management to business development, to strategic initiatives. His inherent systems thinking strengths, coupled with forming customer relationships and business strategy experience enables him to identify opportunities and layout tactics to leverage solutions. He has been involved with projects valued at over $750MM over the last 9 years. He is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Texas (totaling $36.8MM in value) and is part of the National Black MBA Association and African American Real Estate Professionals. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy, and provide a better life for his family. He holds a bachelor of science in architectural engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, a master of science in civil engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles, and soon a master of business administration from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. www.makeitraincapital.com

Join the full discussion inside the Women Of Project Management Membership. Listen to part of our conversation on the Women Of Project Management Podcast. If you're new to our community, Women Of Project Management is the only community created to support & amplify the voices of women & women of color in every specialty of the project management industry worldwide. We support women in every stage of their career, learn more at Women Of Project Management. Are You Prepared For Your PMP® Exam Day? Many of us to study for the exam, but the PMP® Exam day is a totally different scenario. Preparing for everything the PMP® Exam day holds is critical. This week, I’m highlighting Wausheen Mayes of The Mays Consulting Group and his on-demand course inside the Women Of Project Management Membership, ‘PMP® Exam Day: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. Wausheen teaches you what to expect on exam day and how to mentally prepare to make sure you pass the exam before it changes on 01/02/2021! About Wausheen. Wausheen Mayes is a (PMP) Project Management Professional from Dallas, Texas who is passionate about preparing professionals to pass the PMP Exam on their 1st try with his boutique style bootcamp offering both individuals and corporations special access to Exam Coaching & Training. Wausheen’s professional career has spanned Academia, Government Services, AND the Private Sector. PMP® Coaching Wausheen brings a wealth of technical knowledge into the project management environment; both from an operational and consulting perspective. As a PMP coach & trainer, he is passionate about providing tools and guidance to others who are pursuing their PMP certification. Wausheen believes that knowledge sharing is the best way to move the profession forward. Background. Wausheen is a proud member of the National Black MBA Association, the Project Management Institute, & the Scrum Alliance. We Discuss… – Who Is Wausheen Mayes? – Wausheen’s Project Management Journey – Being A Black Man In The Project Management Industry – Representation Matters In The Project Management Industry – What’s Your ‘Why’ For Wanting The PMP Certification – Exam Day: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly – PMP Exam Day: Tips & Tricks: Everything You Need To Know – PMP Exam Day: Be Mentally Prepared – PMP Exam Day: What’s Your Exam Day Game Plan – Get Your PMP Certification! – Connect With Wausheen --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wopm/support

Discussion:“At death’s door”Physical & Mental TollEffect on the FamilyFinancial HardshipsFighting BackMy Guest: Christopher Marshall Graduate student and trailblazer at the University of North Texas at Dallas Highly passionate, self-motivated, and successful individual who uses his resources to empower his communityProud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; the Dallas NAACP, the National Black MBA Association and serves as a Board member for the Oak Cliff Veggie ProjectChristopher's GoFund Me Page: https://gf.me/u/y27yb9 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=WAHXDV8NM3K4A)

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Preparing for good and bad times in a partnership and including your whole family in the business are practices that expert apartment investor Daniel shares with aspiring investor Luc. Interested in being on the show? Visit our website at www.fouroakscapital.com/podcast or email me at brianbriscoe@fouroakscapital.comDownload our free investing guide at www.fouroakscapital.com----Daniel HolmlundDaniel Holmlund received his degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Davis. He now works at Intel Corporation as a software developer and Intel community manager. He runs the Real Estate Investment club at Intel which as of June 2020 has over 700 active members. He has invested in a total of 907 apartment units, 635 of which he has been a General Partner.Check him out at https://www.aaloncapital.com/https://www.winmultifamily.com/or Email daniel@holmlund@aaloncapital.com----Luc D’AbreauLuc’s educational and professional experience is in the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry. He has been involved with projects valued at over $750MM over the last 8 years. He is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Texas (totalling $36.8MM), is part of the National Black MBA Association and African American Real Estate Professionals. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy, and provide a better life for his family.Check him out at https://www.makeitrainpodcast.com/and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucdabreau/----Your host, Brian Briscoe, is a co-founder and principal in the real estate investing firm Four Oaks Capital. He and his team currently have 250 units worth $12 million in assets under management and are continuing to grow. He will retire as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021. Learn more about him and the Four Oaks team at www.fouroakscapital.com or contact him at brianbriscoe@fouroakscapital.com - be sure to let him know where you found him.Connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, or on Bigger Pockets.

"You don’t have to be rich, you just have to have enough to cover your bills". Powerful words from Teri Ijeoma, the brains behind Trade and Travel. Getting good, and I mean really good, at trading stocks isn’t about being able to afford airplanes and Maserati’s, but it’s about learning a skill that can help you achieve so many money goals like paying off your student debt or just earning some extra cash to buy a house. Teri went from working in education and nonprofits to trading stocks, traveling the world, and teaching others like you and me how to do the same. This episode is all about the life-changing magic of learning how to invest in stocks.About TeriTeri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market.She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.Teri received her Bachelor's degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association and was the Grand Champion of Teachable’s 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach her on Instagram at @imaninvestor or online at itradeandtravel.com.What You'll LearnWhy investing is about more than fancy cars and airplanesHow your investing practice can help you achieve some big money goalsTeri’s story of going from education to owning her own businessHow to pick a good company (aka, who is hiring)How to avoid some common investing mistakesThe average day of a stock investorLinks Invest With Teri CourseTeri's YouTube channelIG: @imaninvestor @tradeandtravelWebinar: itradeandtravel.comSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!

This week on the Millionaire Choice, Tony talks with Dr. Dennis Kimbro, co-author of Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice and author of The Wealth Choice. Dr. Kimbro and Tony share the same opinion that virtually anyone can build wealth by making the right life and financial choices. Dr. Kimbro has spent his entire career interviewing peak performers all over the world, and gleaning the best ideas, strategies and success principles from their words. He’s heard the same things enough times to know that all people who succeed tend to follow the same path and that all people who have not succeeded yet tend to fall into the same pit over and over again. Dennis Kimbro is a best-selling author of five books, writing partner and master trainer for the prestigious Napoleon Hill Foundation, and is on the faculty at Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration. He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement award. Dr. Kimbro received his B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a M.A. and doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty in underdeveloped countries. In 2005, the National Black MBA Association presented him with the 2005 H. Naylor Fitzhugh award, recognizing him as one of the top professors in the nation. Dr. Kimbro studied the methodology of Napoleon Hill, author of the phenomenal international 1930s best seller Think and Grow Rich. Inspired, Dr. Kimbro decided to do what Hill had done. He developed a survey to use among peak performing Black Americans. Two years later, he learned from the Napoleon Hill Foundation that Mr. Hill himself had written nearly one hundred pages on the very same subject in the 1970s. Left incomplete, it turned out to be Mr. Hill’s last manuscript. After a personal meeting with the late W. Clement Stone, then-president of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, Dr. Kimbro was commissioned to update and complete Hill’s original manuscript. Think and Grow Rich: A Black Choice, the results of Dr. Kimbro and Hill’s efforts, distills the secrets of success contained in the lives of peak performing Black men and women, and reveals how readers can use these keys to make their dreams come true. Dr. Kimbro is now a certified Napoleon Hill Science of Success trainer and leadership coach. Discover more about Dr. Dennis Kimbro at http://www.denniskimbro.com For a complimentary Life and Money Mentor Session, copy of The Millionaire Choice: Millionaire or Not. You Can Choose. and the Creating Millionaire Families eBook, visit themillionairechoice.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luc’s educational and professional experience is in the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry. His varied and in-depth experiences range from project management, to business development, to strategic initiatives. His inherent systems thinking strengths, coupled with forming customer relationships and business strategy experience enables him to identify opportunities and lay out tactics to leverage solutions. He has been involved with projects valued at over $750MM over the last 8 years. He is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Texas (totaling $36.8MM), is part of the National Black MBA Association and African American Real Estate Professionals. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy, and provide a better life for his family. Connect with Luc: Podcast Website: www.makeitrainpodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lucdabreau Instagram: www.instagram.com/makeitrainpodcast On the LLYMI Podcast, we talk about how to use Real Estate Investing to take control of your life. We interview people at all stages of the journey to financial freedom in order to piece together a more cohesive story from beginner to veteran. What does it truly look like to be financially free? LLYMI • Live Like You Mean It • Interviews focused on peoples’ journeys to financial freedom MFM • Multifamily Minute • A quick educational segment focused on an aspect of Multifamily Investing & Personal Finance Interested in investing? Visit: www.auxumcapital.com Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/vanhagye

Join German and Oscar Buendia with Daisy Serrano and Luc D'Abreau, as they talk about vetting deals as a passive investor and building generational wealth. Daisy and Luc started their journey together in the Real Estate world with limited knowledge and experience, but after a few years, they were able to become successful! Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode:

This week In The Suite welcomes Velera Wilson into the guest chair. Velera is a powerhouse author, speaker and coach with 15 years of marketing strategy experience working at Fortune 500 companies. As a champion of women, Velera is committed to helping ambitious women lead with confidence in relationships, careers and everyday life. In fact, Velera received industry-wide recognition when she was named as a Money 20/20 USA Rise Up Woman in 2018. In her latest book, “You’re Absolutely Worth It,” Velera is speaking to those ambitious women she’s mentored and coached throughout her career who silently battle with self-doubt. Using her own experience in Corporate America, Velera unpacks how to move past negative internal chatter and begin to own your greatness. In our discussion, Velera dives into what causes self-doubt, along with her process for shifting past it; how she’s successfully navigated corporate settings; and how all women can start to build their personal brand – even when they’re feeling timid. Join the discussion to hear about:The inspiration behind “You’re Absolutely Worth It” (4:18)Why so many high-performing women struggle with self-doubt (7:30)The three things that hinder or propel us throughout our lives (9:20)How Velera managed to move past her own feelings of insecurity and self-doubt (16:52)What Velera learned working at AT&T (18:55)Tips and tricks for navigating the unknown of your career (23:08)Why it doesn’t matter how small or big an organization is when it comes to achieving success (24:15)The Kenny Roger’s approved career guidance (27:00)How to start moving past limiting beliefs and self-doubt into a positive direction (31:02)How to get involved as a mentor or mentee in the National Black MBA Association (35:36)What to do to improve your personal branding – even as an introvert (41:21)What Velera uses to tap into her own superpower (50:11)Referenced MaterialsVelera Wilson - WebsiteVelerea Wilson - LinkedInVelera Wilson - TwitterVelera Wilson - InstagramYou're Absolutely Worth It: Release Self-Doubt, Embrace Confidence and Own Your Yes Book - WebsiteYou're Absolutely Worth It: Release Self-Doubt, Embrace Confidence and Own Your Yes Book on Amazon

Episode 31 we sit down with former banking executive Mark Weintraub talk about his journey to working in financial services, using his platform to combat social injustices and how allies can always do more. Mark is an innovative and transformational leader with a diverse mix of experience across all three lines of defense in, and as an independent auditor and advisor to, banks and financial services firms. A recognized champion of diversity and inclusion (D&I), Mark was a member of Wells Fargo’s Corporate Risk D&I Council, Chair of the Internal Audit D&I Council, and a member of the firm’s Enterprise D&I Council. Through Mark’s leadership, allyship and advocacy, the firm received recognition from the Charlotte chapters of both the National Black MBA Association and National Association of Black Accountants.As always, thank you for tuning into the ‘You Should Listen’ podcast – please don’t forget to rate, comment and subscribe. This episode is sponsored by Anchor – the easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laywill --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laywill/message

Lori Gentles joins me to discuss how she's keeping a heart-centered approach during the crazy time. How do you balance a people-centered business and also fiduciary responsibilities? How do you approach work when your reputation is your capital? How do you take ownership of your life and your destiny? In this episode, Lori emphasizes the importance of making informed, intelligent, inspired, and intentional decisions in the workplace and in life. Lori Gentles is the Chief People Officer for the City of Santa Monica, one of the nation's most recognizable and diverse communities providing full service municipal services to residents, tourists and businesses. As an entrepreneurial and transformative change-promoter, Lori has dedicated 20 plus years' inspiring and leading strategic organization wide initiatives in various complex and diverse public sector agencies. Over the years, Gentles has established a professional brand as a Cultural Architect specializing in designing, building and cultivating a culture that embraces employee empowerment and leverages individual and collective genius through creativity, diversity, equity and inclusion. The program designer of Employeeship™, The Path to Leadership, Lori's vision is to provide highly self motivated employees across the globe with the tools to become exceptional leaders and societal contributors by moving away from entitlement to empowerment. Gentles, considered by many, an industry influencer, is known for employing a progressive approach to human resources. Her penchant for identifying ways to eliminate the ‘boundaries that bind' and inspiring a new ‘portrait of possibilities' has proven successful and catalytic. In addition to her work in public sector organizations, Gentles has served in various participant and leadership roles on Boards and Commissions such as the Consortium for International Management, Policy and Development; Commission on Access, Diversity and Excellence; College and University Professional Association; National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education; National Black MBA Association. A local and international speaker, Gentles has presented in Asia, Africa and the US on topics such as women empowerment, breaking the cycle of poverty through socially conscious international recruiting, education and employment, and leadership and performance management. For more info about James Kinney and Six Figure Jobs, check out our website: https://www.getasixfigurejob.com/

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Learn how to market yourself online without ads, algorithms or spending all your time on social media at www.howtomarketyourselfonline.com Learn how to get your first web design client at www.startafreelancewebdesignbiz.com Leave a Review! Kyshira Moffett is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, author and host of the Brand Your Power Podcast who specializes in helping ambitious women entrepreneurs package their expertise, brand their influence, and monetize their online presence. I can’t wait for you to hear this interview, because there were a couple of things that Kyshira said about marketing and money mindset that were SO GOOD they just gave me chills twice - once when she said them, and then again while I was producing this episode! I totally resonated with Kyshira’s story because like me, she grew her side hustle to six figures before quitting her day job - and she’s all about focusing on organic marketing strategies - which are marketing strategies that cost you time instead of money - and as you’ll hear from Kyshira, the return on your time investment is well worth it. This episode is basically a mini-course on how marketing works from someone who’s not  an expert in organic marketing, but an expert in how to sell high-ticket offers, and the branding and positioning behind it. So grab a pen and paper, you’re gonna wanna take notes on this one! Kyshira and I talk about: Her journey to becoming a business coach specializing in organic marketing strategies. Exactly how she grew her side hustle to six figure business before she quit her full time job. Why organic marketing strategies are the best place to focus when you’re first starting out. Some of the biggest mindset issues that hold her clients back. The beginning steps to take when you’re getting started with organic marketing. Behind the scenes of Kyshira’s business + what a typical day looks like for her. Why investing in yourself and your mindset is one of the most important investments you can make in your business. Her best advice for you if you’re struggling to get traction in your side hustle. The one belief Kyshira had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Kyshira: “I care a lot about curating the right experiences with the right people, working with the right clients. I'm really big on energy and alignment and things like that. I found organic marketing brings the right people to me.” “You're given these talents, you have your own unique touch that just no one else has.” “The people with the most likes don’t always end up with the most money.” “You have to direct people. You have to say, “Click this link, go do this, go sign up, go book.” People underestimate the power that those two or three little words have, but you have to instruct your audience!” “My business is not going to run me. I am not going to be abused by my business. I am going to take the time that I need.” “When you start to recognize that you're worth spending the money, you recognize that you're worth receiving the money.” Resources mentioned in this episode: www.thepowercollective.co/resources https://www.thepowercollective.co/ https://www.kyshira.com/book Bio: Kyshira S. Moffett, MBA is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, brand strategist, and author who specializes in helping ambitious women entrepreneurs package their expertise, brand their influence, and monetize their online presence. Passionate about educating and equipping women with strategies to launch and scale their own businesses, Kyshira created #HERmovement in 2013. What began as an online community with more than 30K global followers and 2.6K members on Facebook, has since expanded to a digital educational hub full of online courses and products, a YouTube channel, and a podcast known as “Brand Your Power”. Kyshira launched The Power Collective in 2018 to where the mission is to accelerate the growth of small and mid sized woman-owned businesses to create more economic equality within the US. The Power Collective is a management consulting firm with specialities in business development, marketing and branding. The firm provides private consulting services, online courses, and corporate training programs where they are able to facilitate intimate and large scale workshops on site for internal teams. Cultivating her passion for beauty, she launched Life of a Bombshell Cosmetics; a premium, yet affordably-priced cosmetics line designed for women who are movers and shakers. Keeping up the momentum, Kyshira has published three books: Bombshell of All Trades, Beauty That Banks, and most recently, All in Favor of Branding. She’s also published three planners: From the Desk of a Bombshell, Project ManageHER, and Launch Your Beauty Brand Toolkit. When Kyshira is not busy growing her Bombshell empire, she’s an active member of the Greater Pittsburgh community. As former president of the National Black MBA Association, Pittsburgh Chapter and UYLP, she continues to exercise her expertise in training, facilitation, and public speaking by hosting workshops for professional organizations in the areas of branding, entrepreneurship, and the power of social media.  In 2018, Kyshira was inducted into the Forbes Coaches Council. Her continuous efforts and involvement have been recognized by Forbes, Brit and Co, EBONY Magazine, Fast Company, XO Necole, CNN Money, Blavity, Pittsburgh Business Times, and more! She is the recipient of the 2017 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Millennial Visionary of the Year Award, and the Fab 40 under 40 Award. She is a proud graduate of Hampton University and member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Connect with Kyshira: The Power Collective Co Website Kyshira.com Website Instagram Facebook Twitter

A seasoned, successful women of color who has navigated the world of leadership in Fortune 100 companies, Janet Miller Evans has a plethora of knowledge to share. In our conversation, Janet and I speak about the difficulty for leaders to speak up, and how to bring your authentic self. How do women teach our girls to form successes early? What does it take to be seen and heard in meetings? Listen to this week's Getting to 50-50 Podcast with Pratima Gluckman._____________________________________________________________________________Janet Miller Evans, MPA, PCC, EQCC, is President of Entevos, an international coaching and consulting professional services company. Recognized as a business and community leader, Janet is known for achieving results through effective strategic planning, hiring and coaching winning teams, building excellent client relationships, and practical negotiation skills. She shares the knowledge gained from extensive and diverse business, professional, and personal experiences, to guide others to reach their goals. Following her passion for coaching and motivating executives, teams, and individuals to unleash untapped areas of their potential, Janet founded Entevos, In her role as International Coach, Janet guides clients to re-engineer their current thinking and act on self-identified possibilities enabling a complete transformation. Through administration and debriefs of neuroscience research and artificial intelligence assessment tools, along with the use of mindfulness practices, Janet assists clients in creating solutions to reach their goals. Using knowledge gained and lessons learned through 30 years of sales, operations, P&L, and entrepreneurial experience as the foundation, Janet founded Entevos. The principal tenet of Entevos is to foster a culture of trust that inspires motivation, innovation, and optimum levels of engagement. She guides clients to co-create environments for success that unleash empowerment for "being you." Janet specializes in coaching business executives, organizational team development, and individuals in transition. Her certifications include the International Coach Federation Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Coach (EQCC), and Envisia Learning NeuroView Assessor. Janet is a Network Leader for Six Seconds and an Alliance Associate with Envisia Learning, Inc. Partial client list includes Mills College, AT&T, San Jose Evergreen Community College, Merritt College, National Black MBA Association, Inc., San Francisco Chapter, employees of UN/UNICEF, PG&E, Fire Fighter’s First Credit Union, California State Bar Association, IT, financial services, lobbying, legal, real estate, telecommunications, and internet industries, and in the countries of Africa, Sudan, Canada, and France. Janet began her career in the government utility industry and progressed thru Fortune 100 companies in the healthcare, logistics, IT, internet, and telecommunications industries. She held various roles in TVA, FedEx, IBM, UPS, and Comcast, including leading sales and delivery project teams. Janet received excellent reviews for fostering successful client experiences, as well as many honors and recognition. She has led teams of over 150 employees. Janet attained target revenue goals of 450 million dollars, managed P&Ls up to two million dollars, and consistently delivered on key performance indices. Janet was the first African American female field sales manager at Federal Express. She was named National Account Manager of the year and achieved five President’s Club awards. While at IBM, she participated in the Executive Leadership Council. Clients included companies in the commercial real estate, health care, financial services, pharmaceutical industries, small and medium businesses (SMB), and non-profit organizations. Janet’s community leadership experience has includ

Luc D’Abreau & Daisy Serrano are a Multi-cultural Millennial couple, Multifamily Real Estate Investors, and Creators & Hosts of the Make It Rain Podcast, a podcast that focuses on Multifamily Real Estate Investing for Millennials. Luc’s educational and professional experience is in the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry. His varied and in-depth experiences range from project management, to business development, to strategic initiatives. His inherent systems thinking strengths, coupled with forming customer relationships and business strategy experience enables him to identify opportunities and lay out tactics to leverage solutions. He has been involved with projects valued at over $750MM over the last 8 years. He is a limited partner in 445 units across two assets in Texas (totalling $36.8MM), is part of the National Black MBA Association and African American Real Estate Professionals. His goal in real estate is to create generational wealth, leave a legacy, and provide a better life for his family. Daisy has over 10 years of experience in international relations, education management, and counseling. She has worked with clients in 25+ countries and has thrived supporting large organizational and governmental structures. She is a limited partner in 253 units in Texas (totalling $20.7MM) and is a leader with the Women’s Real Estate Network (WREN), as well as with Prospanica: The Association of Hispanic Professionals. Her goal is to help more people (especially millennials!) have opportunities to invest in real estate multifamily, retire her parents in the next 5 years, uplift and empower her community through mentorship/access, and be a positive role model for her family. You can follow Luc & Daisy on Instagram and check out the Make It Rain podcast on your favorite podcast platform and follow them on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yoquierodinero/support

In this episode we cover: Understanding how one's environment shapes or influences one's behavior.Finding enlightenment in the understanding of God that goes beyond denominations and religions. In our understanding of God, we tend to humanize God, making God who we think He is rather than thinking of God as He is to us.We can experience different manifestations as God presents Himself to us.We are all the offspring of God, but sin is the reducer. It reduces our capacity to eternal life. Sin limits what our bodies do, what our bodies think, and what our bodies and minds understand. Therefore, our ability to understand God in totality is limited by sin.Faith has to be questioned in order for it to be real, but principles are still at play in the world that may be in conflict with what you are believing God will do.Faith that cannot be challenged or that can not withstand challenge, can it be true faith or solid faith?Knowing (intimate knowledge of) God helps you to understand how God relates to you personally.The application of faith is more important than the measure of faith.When you apply the faith OF God IN God we realize how God moves and once we realize how God moves through us, with us and for us, then we get a better understanding of who God is to us. This intimate relationship becomes unshakeable.The reason why people have challenges with God is because they didn't go through a challenge WITH GOD. Rod Dennis was called to preach and began his public ministry in 1974, at the tender age of fifteen. Growing up in the inner city of Chicago, he has always remained dedicated to preaching, speaking, and teaching to empower men and women, both young and old, to realize their Divine purpose and fulfill their destiny. Having personally experienced many of the hardships that life can bring, Rod has a message and method that lets his audience know that he is in touch with their lives. He offers a practical approach that challenges the scholarly and yet is easily understood by those who seek a simple message. Rod's formal education includes Bachelor of Science degrees from Roosevelt University and Grand Canyon University; Master degrees from George Washington University and Southern Methodist University; he is currently finishing his doctoral degree in psychology. Rod has also held various secular managerial positions with leading Fortune 100 companies. Rod has ministered throughout this country for over 40 years. He has been called to speak to students at all levels to motivate them to reach their potential. He is a lifetime member of the National Black MBA Association and as such has addressed business and governmental leaders to train, motivate, and inspire them to achieve “next level” results. Yet, his passion remains to inspire and motivate the people of God to realize their spiritual destiny. WebsiteDennis Enterpriseswww.apostleroddennis.com Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/apostlerld Twitterhttps://twitter.com/apostlerld  

Diversity Matters with Oscar Holmes IV Season 1 Episode 4 Episode Title: Creating Effective Diversity Initiatives: The PhD Project Story Guest: Bernie Milano   Diversity Matters with Oscar Holmes IV is a podcast that explores all things diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related. In each episode, Oscar and his guests have lively discussions around DEI topics, explore the latest research on the topic, and discuss the implications so that listeners will be more knowledgeable about the topics and be able to apply the insights to their lives.   Show Summary: In this episode, Bernie Milano, the former president of the KPMG Foundation and the founder of The PhD Project. A CPA, shares the reason behind this project and what challenges he faced while building the organization. Despite the struggles, he still managed to build a legacy because his purpose was not only for himself but for the people who needed his help.   When they were starting, they didn’t have a clear action plan but knew what they wanted to accomplish. Partnering up with organizations like National Association of Black Accountants, National Black MBA Association, Association of Hispanic MBAs and 10 more organizations allowed them to bring their message to the right people and that took them one step ahead of the game.   This helped them broaden their network and encourage people to get their PHDs. Their mission to wholeheartedly support employees of colors to become professors & leaders has been their fuel & achievement for many years of their project’s existence.   Description: This episode shows a unique kind of experience. It proves that people of different colors can come together to achieve a common goal. Helping each other genuinely creates a great impact not only to an individual but to the whole society.   Be driven by your purpose. Listen to the stories of the people you meet. Create a legacy that will leave a mark in the history and the hearts of the people you serve.   Guest Contact & Promos:  3 Value Bombs:     We are all products of our life experiences.   I think it's true of almost anything you try to do with your life or with your career you have to have, you have to be authentic. You have to have a genuine interest and passion for what it is you're trying to do. It's important to get up in the morning to know you have a reason to get up and you have a purpose for that day. Show Highlights:    Why did you feel the need to start The PhD Project and why were you the right person to start it? 4:16 Bernie   Well, you know, it's interesting. I ran recruiting for KPMG for a couple decades as the National department in charge of University Relations. And from a professional standpoint and the firm's standpoint and our goals and our values, as well as my own personal interest, I'm very frustrated about not being able to find we'll call them students of color. I don't want to offend anyone, but the focus in the PhD project is really on African, Hispanic and Native American so I am very frustrated about not being able to find the students of color no matter where we went unless we went to an HBCU.   Can you share with us some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced in founding this organization and specific strategies and alliances you employed in order to overcome those challenges?   6:20 Bernie   When we started, we didn't have a clue what we were doing but we knew we wanted to accomplish. We tried to harness some talent around the table, reached out to some organizations like advertising firms and others. And, you know, what we were told was the most effective thing to do in order to get our message out, was to use direct mail. What portion of your success in founding The PhD Project would you attribute to your being a cis-heterosexual White man?   8:39 Bernie   Well, I've never really thought of it that way. You know, we are all people. We are all products of our life experiences. And even though I would be categorized as a white male, heterosexual my life experiences starting all the way back when I was working in my dad's dry cleaning store where we had employees Employees of color and we only had four employees, including me and three of them were African American.   I thought we went to a diverse High School. But as I look back on that high school, I realized that all of the African American students and their families, we're living in one little section of our town, which was called match down, which was a horrible, horrible reference to it. So it just accumulates and accumulates it so you know, I have a passion for what we were doing.   What advice can you give others who want to be good allies   15:28 Bernie    I think it's true of almost anything you try to do with your life or with your career you have to have, you have to be authentic. You have to have a genuine interest and passion for what it is you're trying to do. Because if you're not genuine, if you're not authentic, if passion doesn't drip through every conversation, every interaction you have, you're just not going to be successful.   When I I was asked to be the speaker at a presidential inauguration and years ago, it was really wonderful. I flew out to California to do it. She told me I was the third choice, but that's okay. I didn't mind that at all. And she said, you know, Bernie, tell me, tell me how you got to where you are in this incredible interest and passion and energy you have around diversity and new words that come up like inclusion and belonging, but it's all the same thing.   What specific advice can you give executives who are at these large companies like KPMG who want to start effective, DEI initiatives & what steps should they take?   19:24 Bernie   We know some executives were around the table thinking about their product line, thinking about their competitors, thinking about the economy, thinking about their R&D, they would be having really serious conversations. People who were significant players in the organization would be assigned to a task force to figure out well, I know how, what can we do?   Within an alumni community that is so much larger than the current doctoral students in a PhD project, how is the emphasis evolving to serve this increasingly larger segment of the PhD project family?   29:42 Bernie   I think Oscar you know this that we've now formed alumni organizations so that when our doctoral students come together at their conferences, of which we have five, by academic discipline, when they come together at their conference, usually in the summer, the leading day of that conference is devoted to the Alumni coming back, trying to represent so that they, they continue to know they're supported, they talk about how to get tenure. 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Dr. Tuesday Tate an International Motivational and Inspirational Speaker, Certified Coach, Trainer, and Behavior Analyst, Publisher, and Author; Dr. Tuesday is often referred to as The Vision Coach, Life Strategist, and Life Advisor. She is a powerful, dynamic, highly sought after, “real talk” orator and professional. Dr. Tuesday is uniquely positioned to motivate, challenge, charge, inspire, and direct you to your purpose. Her words bring discovery, understanding, and encourages listeners to action. After nearly 20 years in Corporate America, she concluded that season of her life and separated from all she had been trained and educated in, was supported by, and knew. She accepted her call to ministry and began to pursue her passion, purpose, and vision for her life. After several years in full-time ministry, using her skills, talents, and gifts, Dr. Tuesday once again stepped out on faith sought to combine her vast executive corporate experience and began to build people both spiritually and professionally. She established Vision Focus Group (VFG), a training, spiritual and executive coaching, and Consulting Firm. Always striving to achieve her vision, she stretched herself again to fulfill a long-awaited vision and founded ATK Speakers and Publishing (ATKSP) Firm. The Firm provides training and equipping to beginner and up-in-coming speakers, presenters, and professionals. Beginner, professional, and subject matter experts have the opportunity to join their speakers’ bureau. As well, their Writers Workshop is available to aspiring and previously self-published authors. The publishing arm of the organization provides full press book publishing services for an individual and collaborative project. A graduate of Wilberforce University; she continued her education by obtaining a Certificate in Biblical Counseling, a Master of Biblical Studies, and a Doctorate of Theology from North Carolina College of Theology (NCCT). Her Corporate employment includes IBM, EDS, Corning Labs, and GTE. Her awards, She has acknowledgments, and affiliations that are many. They include the National Association of Professional Women, Professional Woman Network, Speakers Bureau, and National Black MBA Association. Also, the Network of Women Professionals, Toast Masters International; Contest Winner, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and others. A consummate professional, community leader, and author, you will be inspired, directed, and motivated once you have encountered, engaged, and experienced Dr. Tuesday. For Training or to join the ATKSPFirm visit www.atkspf.com . atkspfirm@gmail.comVisit Dr. Tuesday’s brand site at www.drtuesday.net . drtuesdaytate@gmail.com Don’t forget…If you have a suggestion or would like to be on Worldly Church Girl, shoot an email to https://worldlychurchgirl.com/contact/

New #TeesMe podcast episode alert, The Masters Edition with Ray Robinson What you will hear on this episode: • Augusta National Golf Course, 20 years of membership • Black Enterprise, the legacy of Mr. Earl Graves Sr. • Restoring the public image of AT&T • The importance of diversity in Senior Leadership • Serving on Corporate Boards • Invest in yourself - MBA • Golf and the arrival of Tiger Woods • The Opportunity Cost of not playing golf • A round of golf with Tom Cousins • Life as the President of Eastlake Golf Club in Georgia • How Ray chooses a golf instructor • Academic Board Service - a story about Spelman + golf • His first hole in one at infamous hole #16 at Augusta National Golf Club ************************** Ray M. Robinson presently occupies the position of Non-Executive Chairman for Aaron's, Inc., He is the President-Emeritus at East Lake Golf Club and Non-Executive Chairman for Citizens Trust Bank (Georgia). He also serves on the board of American Airlines Group, Inc., Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC, and Acuity. Mr. Robinson earned his B.A. degree in finance from the University of Denver, and the following year he received his M.B.A., degree also from that same institution. Robinson’s climb up the corporate ladder at AT&T, required him to relocate thirteen times as he took new assignments in marketing, sales, and regulatory affairs. Robinson would eventually become president of the company's southern region. After retiring from AT&T, Mr. Robinson, a passionate golfer, assumed the presidency of Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club and became vice chairman of the East Lake Community Foundation. Robinson helped revive Atlanta's historic golf course and revitalize the inner-city neighborhood surrounding it through redevelopment. This redevelopment included East Lake Family YMCA and Eastlake Junior Golf Academy. Under Robinson's leadership, the golf club signed a multiyear partnership with the Professional Golf Association, making the East Lake Course the primary host venue for the PGA Championship Tour. Mr. Robinson is also Member of National Black MBA Association, Inc., Member of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and on the board of several other organizations. https://anchor.fm/TeesMe Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google #TeesMe #podcast #storiesNeedToBeTold #untoldStories #RayRobinson #EastlakeGolfClub #AugustaNational #TheMasters #AT&T #BlackEnterprise #golf #TeesMeLive #TeesMeTour #StayTuned #2020 #hustlelikegaryvee @teesme.thepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

SPECIAL EDITION!!! HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!! FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION                      Accounting professor Alexander Gabbin was born on September 6, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. Gabbin earned his B.A. degree in economics and mathematics from Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1967. He went on to earn his M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois in 1970 and his Ph.D. degree in accounting from Temple University, Graduate School of Business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1986.Gabbin became a certified public accountant in the State of Illinois in 1971 and in the State of Pennsylvania in 1979. Gabbin left a public accounting career with Touche Ross & Co in 1973 to work at the Chicago Urban League during its financial crisis as Deputy Executive Director- Administration. He began his teaching career in 1975 at Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania as an associate professor in the department of economics and business administration. In 1985, Gabbin joined James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia as a Commonwealth Visiting Professor. In 1990, he was promoted to associate professor and in 1995 he achieved tenure and was promoted to full professor. From 1994 to 1998, he was director of the School of Accounting and program director of the School of Professional Studies. In addition to his teaching career, Gabbin published a variety of articles in scholarly publications, including: Issues in Accounting Education, The CPA Journal, the Journal of Accounting Education, the Journal of Accountancy, Business Communications Quarterly, The Accounting Educator’s Journal and Assessment Update. Gabbin co-founded the National Black MBA Association in 1970 and is an August 10, 1994 charter member of KPMG’s PhD Project and Accounting Doctoral Students Association. Gabbin received the Builders Award from Third World Press in 1978, the Accounting Educators Award of the National Association of Minority CPA Firms in 1979, the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, in 1982, and the James Madison University College of Business Distinguished Teacher Award for 2005-2006. Gabbin is the only four-time recipient of the James Madison University Outstanding Teacher in Accounting Award in 1986, 1988, 1990, and 1992. In 1991, he was selected as an Adolph Coors Foundation professor of accounting, and he has been selected as a KPMG professor of accounting since 1994. Since 1998, Gabbin has chaired the Franklin D. Watkins Memorial Award selection committee of the National Alliance of African American Athletes. In 2000, Gabbin received the National Black MBA Association Lifetime Membership Award. In 2016, he received the Distinguished Faculty Award of the Lincoln University Alumni Association, and a February 16, 2016 Senate of Pennsylvania Citation for exemplary dedication to higher education. www.nbmbaa.org       Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com    

Velera Wilson is a speaker, author, and consultant who has spent over fifteen years leading marketing strategy and driving millions in revenue for Fortune 500 brands including AT&T, Fiserv and Verifone. She is also the founder of Positive Identity, a company that helps ambitious women lead with confidence in their career, relationships, and everyday life. Some of her most popular written guides include “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting Fear Override,” and “Four Tips to Nail Your Next Interview,” and shows women how to own their professional worth. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, in 2018 Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. A big believer in paying it forward, she’s served as a mentor to women through the American Marketing Association, National Black MBA Association, and others across the country. When she’s not working, Velera loves to travel and spend time with her husband, family and friends. www.velerawilson.com www.apositiveidentity.com www.nbmbaa.org     Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com         

What do you and a MIT grad who was also the Grand Champion of Teachable’s 2019 Creator Challenge have in common? How about your desire to do things differently, with no pretense, and no mask! On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, the well-traveled investor, Teri Ijeoma, takes us along her journey to leaving her position as an assistant principal at an elementary school to creating her balance with a business she runs from the beach! Teri started off simply wanting to supplement her income which morphed into her being a investor full time with trade and travel as her new normal. How many of us would love to create an opportunity for ourselves that allowed us to experiment with working on and off every 6-months! Teri, a woman of faith and substance, lays it out transparently and succinctly, starting with opening about the importance of being true to yourself at every level. Tune in on your favorite podcast app and get the goods on how to create more of what you want! More about Teri:Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market.She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.Teri received her Bachelors degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association. Contact Teri:Website: www.itradeandtravel.comInstagram: @imaninvestorwww.facebook.com/investwithteriSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on Facebook Now the 3rd Thursday at 11:30am EST/8:30am PST every month (except August)!!!. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing. Teri received her Bachelors degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable’s 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach her on instagram at @imaninvestor , or online at itradeandtravel.com. Connect With Teri  Instagram: @imaninvestor  Stay connected with Polished by: Attending a Polished event Following Polished on Instagram Joining the Polished Network Starting a Polished chapter in your area

EP 40 Travis P. Jackson is a 2011 graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations. Travis is the CEO and Founder of HBCU Pride Nation (HPN), an engaging online platform with over 250,000 followers that promotes the connectivity, significance and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in an effort to increase their positive awareness and enrollment. HBCU Pride Nation has provided social media marketing services for Cracker Barrel, OneUnited Bank, The Celebration Bowl (National HBCU Football Championship), Toyota Go Green, Honda Battle of the Bands, Ford HBCU Challenge, Regions Bank, the CIAA, the National Black MBA Association and others. On a regular HBCU Pride Nation reaches between 150k-300k people a week and receives 850k-1.5M impressions a week. As a motivational speaker he teaches leadership through the game of Jenga. He has done his workshop at the National Black College Hall of Fame, CIAA, The Kings and Queens Connection Konference in New Orleans, the NASAP conference and many other college events across the country. Travis was honored as one of the “Top 30 Under 30” African-American entrepreneurs in Charlotte by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce and has received numerous honors such as the “Emerging Leader of the Year” by the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame and "HBCU Top 30 Under 30" by HBCUBuzz. He was recently honored as a graduate of the inaugural class of Next Level Leadership Inc., a nonprofit that empowers African-Americans to lead in Charlotte. Over the past two years, Travis has developed and executed an amazing event called the Hillman Experience where over $1.5M in scholarships were given out to students, nearly 3000 students have attended, over 50 HBCU's have come to admit students on the spot. The event includes a pep rally, alumni panel discussion, college fair and more. He serves as the social media manager for James “Smuggie” Mitchell, City Councilman At-Large and the Chair of Economic Development for the City of Charlotte. Travis recently had his biggest speaking engagements yet as a speaker for the US Black Chamber of Commerce Conference in Washington, DC. He was honored as an “US Emerging Leader in Business” and spoke on “How to Build Big Brands on Social Media”. Also in October Travis was a featured speaker on “Sister Circle”, a popular media outlet in Atlanta, GA, to talk about the significance of HBCUs. Lastly, Travis serves as a board member on the Board of Directors for iSpeakNow, A nonprofit that instills passion, pride, and confidence in children and young adults so that they recognize their future is limitless by providing mutually positive and interactive learning environments for children and young adults. Shiftmakers to look out for: Butterfly Anderson @butterfly.betterfly ______ Connect: IG: Instagram: @travispjackson | @hbcupridenation Website: https://hbcuprideshop.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58rhkf_5C0o&feature=youtu.be ______ Share, Subscribe, and Leave a Review ______ Shift The Plan - @shifttheplan Rhonda D. Evans - @therhondaevans ______ Join The Tribe - @shift.makers.clt ______ Listen on Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify --- 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/shifttheplan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shifttheplan/support

As President and CEO of the National Black MBA Association®, Kay Y. Wallace brings vast experience with an impressive track record in building strategy and delivering results. Kay served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, where she managed day-to-day operations of the $1.7 billion international project including construction, finance, logistics, games operations, administration, technology, project management, program scheduling and integration. Her professional strengths were next visible on a global stage in post-apartheid South Africa, where she created the first organizational capability strategy for The Coca-Cola Company’s Southern African division. Wallace’s work for this division (of over 500 employees and an annual revenue of $8 billion) was regarded as the company’s best practice and led to her serving as a consultant to other operating divisions around the world. In 1999, Kay founded and served as director of Effective Solutions, where she coached Fortune 500 executive teams in developing long-term visions, strategic plans, and capability strategies. In 2007, Kay joined Dow AgroSciences where she worked to identify biotechnology opportunities to complement existing agrichemical market segments to maintain global market leadership. In this role, she notably designed and managed an organizational change initiative for the senior executive team and the top 100 company leaders. This initiative paved the way for company leadership to develop, implement and manage an organizational strategy to create a sustainable growth culture for the $5 billion international business. In 2010, Kay pivoted to the nonprofit sector as Managing Director of Stand Up, a community development organization serving working communities in Atlanta. Kay had administrative oversight for a $1 million grant from The Ford Foundation funding a collaborative of nonprofit organizations to collectively impact systemic community issues. Most recently, Kay served as Managing Director of duka duka, a consulting firm providing a full spectrum of intensive results-based services to navigate and overcome leadership and organizational challenges. Kay attended the University of Alabama where she received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. She earned her MBA at the Harvard Business School. A native of Alabama, she resides in Atlanta, Georgia. www.nbmbaa.org       Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com

Teri shares gives tips on short and long term investing and the benefits of being an active investor. Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market. She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing. Teri received her Bachelors degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association, and was the Grand Champion of Teachable's 2019 Creator Challenge. You can reach Teri on instagram at @imaninvestor, or online at itradeandtravel.com. Follow It'$ My Money on Instagram and Twitter @itsmymoney_ and Facebook @itsmymoneyjournal

Perhaps you’re still figuring out your life’s purpose, or you have an idea but you're still crystallizing what your life’s work means to you and the people connected with you. To help you sort all of that out, we got to speak with Dr. Nicholas Pearce about his latest book and his five questions that will get you on the path to finding out your true purpose. About Dr. Pearce: Dr. Nicholas Pearce is an award-winning professor of management and organizations at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, the founder and CEO of The Vocati Group, a boutique global executive advisory consultancy, and assistant pastor of Chicago’s historic, 12,000-member Apostolic Church of God.  He is the author of The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work. An internationally recognized thought leader on values-driven leadership and organizational transformation, Dr. Pearce is a trusted adviser, executive coach, and sought-after speaker for corporations, social impact organizations, communities of faith, and governments on six continents. His speaking and consulting clients include Facebook, Google, Hyatt, JPMorgan Chase, McDonald’s, NASA, Nike, and many others (to name a few). His thought leadership has been featured in global media including The Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, CNN, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, MSNBC, New York Times, Washington Post and many other publications. Celebrated for his leadership and scholarship, Dr. Pearce has been a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow since 2015 and has also been named Kellogg’s MSMS Professor of the Year, a Galbraith Scholar by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, a Public Voices Fellow by The OpEd Project, and one of Chicago’s 40 Game Changers (under 40) by WVON/Ariel Investments. He has also been honored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Mustard Seed Foundation, National Black MBA Association, and Union League Club of Chicago, among other notable institutions. Dr. Pearce holds his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the S.B. in Chemical Engineering & Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with a concentration in Religious Studies earned in conjunction with Harvard Divinity School. Before coming to Kellogg, Pearce worked in Deloitte Consulting’s human capital practice. A Chicago native, Dr. Pearce resides in his hometown with his wife, Tammy, son, Nolan, and dog, Baxter. Connect with Dr. Nicholas Pearce: Website: nicholaspearce.org Book: The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work Social: @napphd ALSO, we want to let you know that we have changed our emails to help better support you. Our emails are now 20-30 second reads of inspiration and motivation to rev up your day. We love the idea of creating momentum in our community so we decided to find new ways to do that. These emails are intended to be highly share-able so please forward to others to help spread the love and get them psyched about uncovering the limitless possibilities and opportunities that await each of us if we allow ourselves to get unstuck. If you haven’t already signed up for our emails, get your butt on that list today to get some magic in your inbox every week! Here’s to getting Unstuck, Cynthia & Brennen Sponsor Love If you’ve been enjoying our podcast or maybe our emails and courses, we would really love and appreciate if you left us an amaze-balls review on iTunes or give us a shout on instagram. We put this content out week after week for FREE, without asking anything from you... so we would LOVE if you can take 1 minute of your day to leave us a review or tag us in an Insta story about why you love our show. If you’ve already done one of these things, THANK YOU!     GOAL MAGIC Music Credits

S3:Ep 33 It’s that time of year again…. Diversity Recruiting Season and we are in the thick of it.  In a little over a month, National Black MBA Association will host its annual Conference and Exposition in Houston, TX.   Last season, Season 2 Episode 11, I gave you the rundown about what the organization is, my personal experiences at the conference, and baseline what you need to do to prepare if you are going to the career fair. In this episode, I expound on that episode and get into what you should do now to prepare for the conference. Joining me, my friend and current President of the DFW Chapter of the National Black MBA, Cherice J. Williams.

EPISODE 10 My Story Dr. Cozette M.White Is money the game changer in relationships?Dr. Cozette M. WhiteDr. Cozette M. White is an acclaimed 5x bestselling author, nationally recognized advisory accountant and tax expert, international speaker and philanthropist. She has been coined the “Financial Physician” as a result of her unparalleled ability to diagnose and boost the financial health of organizations and families. Dr. Cozette is the Founder and CEO of My Financial Home Enterprises a global financial firm providing comprehensive accounting, tax and business management services for businesses and individuals. My Financial Home has been featured in Forbes Magazine and named one of The Boss Network's top 50 companies two years in a row. As Cameka Smith, Founder and CEO of the Boss Network put it, “without question she is brilliant at teaching others to leverage their unique gifts and qualities into a financial windfall.”Dr. White is a resident Money Matter’s Expert for FOX40 and her advice has been called upon by CBS This Morning, NBC, ABC and FOX television stations. She has been featured on the numerous radio shows including Radio One and iHeart radio, she’s a recurring voice to millions making regular appearances in various national media outlets, including Black Enterprise, Forbes, Women of Wealth, Upscale, The Huffington Post, and countless newspapers across the country. Women of Wealth dubbed White, “Wealth Builder Extraordinaire.” White received her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of La Verne and her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Later Dr. White was awarded a Doctorate Degree of Philosophy Letters. She is involved in her community and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Association of Black Accountants and National Black MBA Association.In addition, she holds the following credentials: Licensed/Certified Income Tax PreparerCTEC Registered Tax Preparer (CRTP)Certified Financial PlannerContact Dr. White today and let’s begin your transformation! http://cozettemwhite.com/Join Gil&Renee weekly on Monday nights at 7:00 PM CST for the Rich Relati

A scholar, speaker, entrepreneur, and pastor, Dr. Nicholas Pearce is an award-winning professor of management and organizations at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, the founder and chief executive officer of The Vocati Group, a boutique global executive advisory consultancy, and assistant pastor of Chicago’s historic, 12,000- member Apostolic Church of God. He is the author of The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work (St. Martin’s Press).An internationally recognized thought leader on values-driven leadership and organizational transformation, Dr. Pearce is a trusted adviser, executive coach, and sought-after speaker for corporations, social impact organizations, communities of faith, and governments on six continents. His speaking and consulting clients include AbbVie, Accelerate Institute,Archdiocese of Chicago, Boston Scientific, BP, The Capital Group, Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Urban League, The Episcopal Church, Exelon, Facebook, FMC, Google, Health Care Service Corporation, Hearst, Hyatt, JLL, JPMorgan Chase, KIPP, McDonald’s, Morningstar, NASA, Nike, Novartis, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Surge Institute, Teach for America, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Olympic Committee, USG, Wheaton College, Whirlpool, and YPO. His thought leadership has been featured in global media including The Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, CNBC, CNN, Crain’s Chicago Business, Discovery Channel, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, MSNBC, National Geographic, New York Times, Newsweek, NPR, Slate, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Univision, UrbanFaith.com, and Washington Post.Celebrated for his leadership and scholarship, Dr. Pearce has been a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow since 2015 and has also been named Kellogg’s MSMS Professor of the Year, a Galbraith Scholar by Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, a Public Voices Fellow by The OpEd Project, and one of Chicago’s 40 Game Changers (under 40) by WVON/Ariel Investments. He has also been honored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Mustard Seed Foundation, National Black MBA Association, and Union League Club of Chicago, among other notable institutions.Committed to community impact, Dr. Pearce serves as a trustee of the Chicago Children’s Museum, the Field Foundation, Fuller Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, and the Seminary Co- Op Bookstores. Previously, Pearce served as a board member of Access Community Health Network, the Chicago Community Trust African American Legacy Fund, and the Harvey Fellows Advisory Board.Dr. Pearce holds M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and the S.B. in Chemical Engineering & Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with a concentration in Religious Studies earned in conjunction with Harvard Divinity School. Before coming to Kellogg, Pearce worked in Deloitte Consulting’s human capital practice.A Chicago native, Dr. Pearce resides in his hometown with his wife, Tammy, son, Nolan, and dog, Baxter.

Intern CLE Podcast - Episode 007 – Federal Reserve Bank - Stephanie WeaverCareers PageStephanie Weaver’s current role - Senior Recruiter and Diversity Talent LeadThe Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 Reserve Banks that together with the Board of Governors in Washington DC and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) comprise the Federal Reserve System, which was created by Congress to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. As the US central bank, the Federal Reserve formulates and implements monetary policy—the actions undertaken by a central bank to influence the availability and cost of money and credit to help promote national economic goals—provides payment services to financial institutions and the US government, and supervises banking and other financial institutions. There are 1,000 employees over 3 locations that fall under the Cleveland office – Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. The internship program is primarily in Cleveland, but this summer an intern has been added to the Pittsburgh location. Average intern class is 18-20 students. The Federal Reserve Bank does hire from their internship program. They are focusing on increasing their diversity in hiring and go to national conferences for this initiative: National Black MBA Association & Prospanica.Interns tend to work in the research department – economics, finance, IT. They look for students with at least a 3.0 GPA who are willing to learn, ask questions and have strong communications skills. A housing allowance is also provided for our of town interns. Day in the life – Last year’s interns helped plan the Economic Policy summit we hosted last year. They managed social media and greeted guests. Some of the IT interns worked on application development projects. Some students attended an actual bank exam. Interns go through HR orientation and receive mentors as well. Stephanie also meets with them throughout the summer, so the students have another resource for questions. What makes it Rock - Kick off luncheon with VP, tour of Cleveland on Lolly the Trolley, volunteer day at the Cleveland Foodbank, brown bag lunches with the leaders, Intern Expo – at the end of July the interns present a tri-fold board to visualize the work that they did for the summer. Everyone in the company is invited to the Intern Expo. This year Stephanie is adding a Strengths Finder assessment and training on communication styles. Resources – The MUSE Around Town in CLEVizion Solutions has rebranded as Vizion360! It has been great to be a part of the rebranding process. HR recruiting has so much overlap with marketing when it comes to the quality and image of the company’s brand. I have enjoyed being involved in our recent rebranding and marketing initiatives. Check out our new website.GratitudeThank you to Angela Finding at The Greater Cleveland Partnership for inviting me to the Internship Round table on May 2nd for a group discussion on internships in Northeast Ohio.

Marilyn Santiago grew up in Western New York and lived in Boston, Massachusetts before coming to Atlanta. She has been in the relationship building business since she can remember . Her motto in life is twofold “Make a Difference in Someone’s Life Every Day” and “Be Great to Yourself” and without a doubt, she lives […] The post Marilyn Santiago with GSU Robinson College of Business, Regina Mixon Bates with National Black MBA Association and Chaz Jenkins with Welcome to the Wall appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Episode summary: Dennis Kimbro shares many rich stories from the thousands of interviews he has done over the last 25 years while conducting research on how black Americans earn their wealth, and what stops those who don’t. He speaks about his life philosophies, how he hopes to see the world change and how he uses his energy and his work to give back to younger black Americans.   About our Guest: Dr. Dennis Kimbro is an author and a world renowned professor at Clark Atlanta University. He has spent his career interviewing people to glean as many success stories as possible from successful Americans of color. He earned a doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty in underdeveloped nations. He is the author of five books, including Kevin’s personal favorite: “What Makes the Great Great.” He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement Award and In 2005, the National Black MBA Association presented him with the 2005 H. Naylor Fitzhugh award, recognizing him as one of the top professors in the nation.   Insights from this episode: How to think about and organize your goals Strategies for thinking about what is important to you How millionaires build wealth by focusing on their financial legacy How to use the internet to change the world How saving your money and being selfless with your savings can lead to wealth Strategies for incorporating mindfulness into all your actions The secret to life in 3 hard questions How to keep growing every day   Quotes from the show: “You talk about humble and gratitude, that’s the foundation for everything I’ve done.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “I never wanted to write a book. What I wanted to do was start a movement.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 On interviewing and observing millionaires of color: “They know that the underlying theme of this is like a relay race. A relay race isn’t won or lost on how fast the runners can advance. A relay race is won or lost on how capable one runner passes the baton from one to the next. Their relay race isn’t just creating wealth, but also using their life as a model to show black america a way out. - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “A burning desire is an inner flame that cannot be extinguished. You will use the criticism, you will use the laughter, you will use their ridicule to propel you forward.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “Service is the price you pay for the space you occupy.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156, quoting Muhammad Ali “All entrepreneurs do is solve problems. Solve a little problem, make a little money. Solve a big problem, and you make bank on bank.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “Don’t find somebody that you can spend your life with, find somebody you can’t live without.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “The biggest mistake that you will make in your life is to think that something outside of you will bring you happiness.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156   Use your life in service of others, because money is not the bottom line. Love is the bottom line. - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156   On what the world would miss if Kevin Y weren’t around: “They would miss the inspiration.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #156 “If someone is on the path to trying to achieve something then I’m all in. I genuinely love to see people win. It inspires me, because I believe in – I call it friendly competition. I want to see you go as high as you can so that I can have something to aspire to be.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #156   Resources mentioned: Square   Favorite book: Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman Lead the Field by Earl Nightingale   Favorite quote: “Before you stand before your students today, never forget: A poor teacher complains. A good teacher explains. An excellent teacher demonstrates, but a great teacher inspires.” - W.E.B. Dubois   3 keys to Create Your Best Life:    Dream big dreams because they do come true    Believe in yourself when no one else will     Focus on serving others.   Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001   Dennis Kimbro: www.instagram.com/drdenniskimbro http://www.denniskimbro.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.

Employee of the Day: Amber Anderson of MOREReceipts:G&A Parters: Working Parents & The American WorkforceSlate: Rethinking Work-life Balance for Woman of ColorBios:Shijuade Kadree is the Chief Advocacy Officer at the LGBT Community Center in NYC. Since her tenure, Shijuade is responsible for creating, implementing and managing the annual lobbying strategy on city and state levels to support the powerful programs of The Center, as well as managing two of The Center’s government-funded initiatives related to health and human services provision, raising more than $7M. Prior to joining The Center, Shijuade represented indigent clients, zealously advocating on behalf of parents entrapped in NYC’s child welfare system. This work lead her to creative legislative and policy advocacy at the New York City Council as a legislative counsel. In that role, she served as a liaison between Council members and the Council’s central staff, drafting and negotiating legislation in a variety of subject areas with a particular focus on government operations, housing, buildings and construction. Shijuade has also served as a Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow, working on access to financial education, products and services for low-income families, federal and state anti-hunger programs, as well as publishing a manual for state legislators, “Bringing Legislators to the Table: Addressing Hunger and Nutrition in America.” During graduate school, she received the ABA Fellowship for Minorities in Environmental Law and was named a Georgia Association Of Black Women Attorney scholar. Currently a Women in Power fellow with the 92nd St Y and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner Graduate School. Shijuade is an alumna Of Emory University, with a joint Law and Public Health degree. Tiyale Hayes is the Senior Vice President, Strategic Insights & Research, for BET Networks, a division of Viacom. For over a decade, Tiyale has worked on some of the worlds biggest and best brands. A 1998 graduate of Hampton University with armed with a Marketing degree, Tiyale started his career in sales at Johnson & Johnson. After learning the fundamentals of how consumers shop in store, he attended business school and earned an MBA in Marketing from Purdue University. After a serendipitous moment, he began a career in Market Research at Proctor & Gamble. In his time at P&G he helped create insights that led to business winning ideas for brands like Folgers, Pringles, Crest, Gillette and Old Spice. He left P&G to head back tk Johnson & Johnson, where he led insight development for a number of brands, including Tylenol, Motrin and Listerine. He traveled the world learning from consumers about what makes them tick and how to create products that meet their needs. In 2016, he was tapped to lead insight development for BET where he leads a team developing insights for the BET brand and new show development. For a decade, Tiyale has been a strong advocate for the consumer and has helped shape the strategies of some of the worlds prominent brands. He has developed a solid track record of creating deep and rich insights that have been used to bring products to consumers around the globe. Tiyale is the President of the North Jersey Chapter of the Hampton University Alumni Association, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., National Black MBA Association, and the Development committee for Live Out Loud. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being an entrepreneur is challenging, rewarding, and sometimes exhausting especially as a Person of Color entrepreneur in a white-dominated world. So how do you stand out? Deborrah Ashley joins me today for an honest conversation on leveraging your "It" factor, not letting prejudice hold you back, and some Black icons who are breaking the rules! Deborrah Ashley, known for showing people how to leverage their “IT” Factor, helps her clients package and position their expertise and ideas into high value offers. Nearly 4 years ago Deborrah left the corporate world after a 2 decade career to live out her purpose and hasn’t looked back since.  She is consultant, educator and advocate for women over 40 who are ready to impact the world.   A former board member of the National Black MBA Association, Deborrah has raised brand awareness for companies for over two decades and has helped organizations generate over 400 million in sales revenue. To date, she has built 3 highly profitable businesses, been in Oprah Magazine and The New York Times, and has helped over 100 entrepreneurs build awareness around their personal brand.   Connect with Deborrah at: instagram.com/leverageyouritfactor www.facebook.com/DeborrahAshley Stand Out As An Authority to Get Clients: brandauthoritysecrets.com   Video version and show notes for this episode at: www.kristiniris.com/podcast007   Get your free Create Your Future Vision workbook & video guide at www.kristiniris.com/vision

Chicken Bone Beach: A Pictorial History of Atlantic City's Missouri Avenue Beach Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks has compiled this history of Atlantic City's racially segregated beach during its heyday from the 1920s through the 1960s and the residents who lived on the Northside near the established Missouri Avenue Beach. Included are images, research, and oral interviews of Atlantic City residents. Despite racial division in America, Chicken Bone Beach functioned as an African-American resort attracting celebrities, civic leaders, and other races. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks is a legislative assistant with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who recently completed her Masters of Arts in American Studies at Pennsylvania State University. Cheryl’s passion for writing began as a child and won her a Martha Holden Jennings Essay Scholarship in high school and another essay scholarship from the National Black MBA Association while pursuing her Masters from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Cheryl is also a professional vocalist, writing songs for her own music projects as well as other artists. Cheryl was featured in Currents Magazine (PSU Alumni Magazine). Spring/Summer 2016 issue, discussing the exhibit of Chicken Bone Beach photographs.and the history of the beach.Cheryl resides in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania with her husband and son.

A steadfast dedication to the betterment of people truly constitutes Ms. Wilmer’s personal mission statement, and ultimately that same dedication has fueled her career as a highly decorated human resources leader. Over the past two decades, she’s built an impressive rapport at companies including CBRE, Caesars Entertainment, American Red Cross, Toyota and Citigroup. While at Caesars Entertainment’s she led the largest and most successful recruitment effort, resulting in over 40,000 applicants and over 2,000 hirees to creating Citigroup’s Employment of Choice strategy in 13 South African countries plus a signature leadership development program in Singapore — she has done it all. Ms. Wilmer was appointed to the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors in January 2018. Prior, she served as a board member of the NSU Foundation, Incorporated. Currently, Ms. Wilmer is a member of the National Black MBA Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In addition to  serving as a Human Resource Executive, Joan is the founder of the Joan K. Wilmer Memorial Foundation in honor of her late mother. The organization’s mission is to create opportunities and resources that make dreams of achieving higher education a reality, giving rise to developing minority leaders through mentoring and building stronger families in evolving communities. DURING THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSSED: The power in working together How to build meaningful relationships The qualities of a true leader Answering a need in your business For complete show notes and resources mentioned for this episode go to: blacktobusiness.com/podcast