Podcast appearances and mentions of urban professionals

Pilar S. Ramos is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of TelevisaUnivision Inc., the world's leading Spanish-language content and media company. She joined the company in a historic $4.8 billion merger of two Spanish language media giants – Univision Communication Inc. & Televisa.In her role, Ramos restructured the legal department to create one global team and build synergies for enterprise functions: Data Privacy, Compliance, Legal Operations, and Government Affairs. She has transformed the function to create one global team.Before joining TelevisaUnivision, Ramos was part of Mastercard. She served as General Counsel across North America, providing strategic advice on all legal, regulatory, government, and franchise affairs. Prior to that role, Ramos was Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy and Regulatory Strategy Counsel.Ramos is an advocate for diversity to advance business and society. Ramos is a life member of The Council on Foreign Relations, is Co-chair of the Alumni Advisory Board for Inclusion & Engagement at The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and is Director on the Board of Latino Justice and the YWCA Greenwich. She has been a generous mentor and she is a vocal advocate for advancing diversity in the legal profession.Among Ramos' recognitions she has been awarded with the Daily Business Review's 2023 Florida Legal Awards in the General Counsel Impact category, recognized as a Legal Champion of the Arts by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, the Change Agent award by the Council of Urban Professionals, the National Women in Law Award for Transformative Leadership by Corporate Counsel, the Aiming High Award by Legal Momentum, and the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award from the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys.Ramos received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and received a B.A cum laude in International Relations and in French. She also served as an Exec. Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. In addition, Ramos carried out part of her undergraduate studies at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Paris, France.Amor Boutique Hotel is a beautiful and secret spot in Sayulita Mexico. Our family and friends love it and you will, too! This spot is a safe and family-friendly spot 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport. Amor Boutique Hotel - Sayulita Mexico

Pilar S. Ramos is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of TelevisaUnivision Inc., the world's leading Spanish-language content and media company. She joined the company in a historic $4.8 billion merger of two Spanish language media giants – Univision Communication Inc. & Televisa.In her role, Ramos restructured the legal department to create one global team and build synergies for enterprise functions: Data Privacy, Compliance, Legal Operations, and Government Affairs. She has transformed the function to create one global team.Before joining TelevisaUnivision, Ramos was part of Mastercard. She served as General Counsel across North America, providing strategic advice on all legal, regulatory, government, and franchise affairs. Prior to that role, Ramos was Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy and Regulatory Strategy Counsel.Ramos is an advocate for diversity to advance business and society. Ramos is a life member of The Council on Foreign Relations, is Co-chair of the Alumni Advisory Board for Inclusion & Engagement at The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and is Director on the Board of Latino Justice and the YWCA Greenwich. She has been a generous mentor and she is a vocal advocate for advancing diversity in the legal profession.Among Ramos' recognitions she has been awarded with the Daily Business Review's 2023 Florida Legal Awards in the General Counsel Impact category, recognized as a Legal Champion of the Arts by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, the Change Agent award by the Council of Urban Professionals, the National Women in Law Award for Transformative Leadership by Corporate Counsel, the Aiming High Award by Legal Momentum, and the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award from the Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys.Ramos received her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and received a B.A cum laude in International Relations and in French. She also served as an Exec. Editor of the University of Pennsylvania Law Review. In addition, Ramos carried out part of her undergraduate studies at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Paris, France.Amor Boutique Hotel is a beautiful and secret spot in Sayulita Mexico. Our family and friends love it and you will, too! This spot is a safe and family-friendly spot 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta airport. Amor Boutique Hotel - Sayulita Mexico

On this episode of Hey, We Should Connect, special guest, Nekpen Osuan Wilson shares her experience as CEO of WomenWerk, an NYC-based nonprofit, and how her passion for women's empowerment propelled her to become a certified executive coach.Nekpen provides valuable advice for navigating disruption and getting to a place of clarity. Connect with Nekpen on LinkedIn and on Instagram @nekpenwerks @WomenwerksConnect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwomenGuest BioNekpen Osuan Wilson is the Head of Customer Experience Strategy at Gusto (valued in January 2022 at $10Billion) and a certified executive coach with a decade of experience in business development strategy, mentorship, and non-profit board service. As a UN Global Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goal 5 and CEO of the NYC-based nonprofit @WomenWerk, Nekpen leverages her passion for women's empowerment to advise leaders on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Nekpen serves as a talent and career strategy coach for The Muse, WIN Summit and an Advisor with 81Cents, leveraging her expertise in professional development training, career placement, and workplace culture. Her work with WomenWerk has led to brand ambassador roles with The Council of Urban Professionals, Walkers Legacy Foundation, and Forbes Women's Council.Nekpen was recently named a 2021 Vital Voices Fellow, a 2019 NYC Five Borough Future Fellow by The Arena, a BlogHer 2018 Voice of the Year, the 2017 Baylor University Young Alumna of the Year, a 2018 92Y Woman in Power Fellow, a 2018 Walkers Legacy Women in Leadership Honoree, and a 2017 Council of Urban Professionals Fellow. Nekpen serves on the DNC's Young Professionals Committee and Women's Leadership Forum and volunteers on professional non-profits including Vote Run Lead, The Council of Urban Professionals, The New Leaders Council, and the famed Apollo Theatre.Nekpen enjoys public speaking and her most notable speaking engagements have been at The White House, Harvard University, SXSW, The Wharton Business School, Columbia University, The United States Military Academy at West Point, The Female Quotient, and UNA Women. Nekpen earned her Bachelors from Baylor University and her Masters from Columbia University. She is a mother, STEM inclusion advocate, and enjoys running, traveling and supporting non-profits in her spare time.Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwomen

LaShelle Roberson of TOLL (To Our Legacy and Legends) talks of her work with children who have lost their parents to homicide. Then Mark Overall from the Urban League Young Professionals stops by.

Topic: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings (Nonresident Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution) shares advice to help accomplished, and aspiring, leaders navigate failure, communicate more effectively with those around them, and manage their energy so that they can consistently perform at their best. Today's guest: Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is a nonresident senior fellow at Brookings Metro and the Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions. Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings is the author of the forthcoming book RAGEISM: Racism, Ageism, and the Quest for Liberation Policy (Routledge). A wealth, health, and education equity expert, Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has conducted extensive research and policy analysis on aging, Social Security, the social determinants of health, and the racial wealth and achievement gaps. She also conceived and co-authored the first-ever study examining the labor market impact of level 5 autonomous vehicle technology. A frequent guest on prominent television and radio news shows, Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, ABC News, CBS, BET, BBC, Al Jazeera, BNC, NPR, and Sirius XM among many other national and international outlets. She has also testified before the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the Democratic National Committee platform committee on Social Security policy. Her articles, letters to the editor, and quotes have appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, Fortune, The Atlantic, Baltimore Sun, Houston Chronicle, CNN.com, USA Today, Boston Globe, The Root and HuffingtonPost.com among many other news outlets.    Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has worked as Vice President for Programs and Research at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, professional staff on the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, Chief of Staff for former Congressman Charles Rangel, Senior Resident Scholar for Health and Income Security at the National Urban League's think tank, and Assistant to the Director of the Marion County (IN) Health Department. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in political science, with an emphasis in public policy, from Purdue University and her B.A. in political science and mass communication from Prairie View A&M University. She has taught at American University's Women & Politics Institute and served as an Eastern regional panelist for the White House Fellowship program during the second term of the Obama Administration and the first year of the Trump Administration.   Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has chaired the boards of the National Association of Counties Financial Services Corporation and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare. She has served on the boards of the National Academy of Social Insurance, National Council on Aging, Economic Policy Institute, Public Health Policy and Law, and the Baltimore Museum of Art among other organizations. She has co-chaired the Commission to Modernize Social Security and the National Academy of Social Insurance Study Panel on Medicare and Disparities. Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has been a member of the National Association of Black Political Scientists, American Public Health Association, Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, National Association of Corporate Directors, Asset Funders Network Tax Policy Advisory Group, National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers, Women's Information Network, American Political Science Association, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People among other organizations. She was a founding member of the Council of Urban Professionals and the Experts of Color Network.   The recipient of many honors and awards, Dr. Rockeymoore Cummings has been selected as an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow, a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellow, and a Woodrow Wilson Public Policy and International Affairs...

Episode Summary:Imagine an investing strategy that takes advantage of biases and imperfections in the marketplace. Sounds good? Now imagine that these investments are in startups founded by women and people of color, groups that have not had access to the same funding opportunities as others have. Sounds even better, doesn't it? And that's what my guest on this episode of The Sydcast, Jacques-Philippe Piverger, is all about, as he tells his story of entrepreneurship, investment, and impact.Sydney Finkelstein Syd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the Global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life.Jacques-Philippe PivergerJacques-Philippe Piverger serves as OzoneX's Managing Partner, overseeing the firm's operations with responsibilities across all aspects of the business. Jacques-Philippe is an entrepreneur who harnesses private and public sector experiences to affect change where it is needed most on the globe. He has co-created and scaled a wide range of enterprises including MPOWERD Inc., REALICITY, and The Council of Urban Professionals.Jacques-Philippe developed his business acumen in the finance world, most notably as Director at AIG Investments and PineBridge Investments, where he participated in over $10 billion of real estate and venture capital transactions. He has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader and by the Council on Foreign Relations as a Term Member. He also serves as a board member of the New York Economic Development Corporation's Build NYC and the Industrial Development Agency.Jacques-Philippe holds a bachelors degree from Georgetown and a Master of Business Administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He is an avid martial artist and practitioner of transcendental meditation. He is the father of Soleil and Jacques-Maxime.Insight from this EpisodeChallenges Jacques-Philippe faced towards people not believing the potential of marginalized groups in the market.The differentiator factor that makes Ozone X successful in the entrepreneurship environment.Insight into the companies that Ozone X's has invested in.The story behind Ozone X's name Ozone X's client selection process Secrets of entrepreneurial failure Quotes from the Show:“Many of the greatest challenges also present the biggest opportunities”- Jacques-Philippe Piverger [11:05 ]“We think [Ozone X's] there are big ideas housed in communities that have historically been marginalized from the traditional flows of capital”- Jacques-Philippe Piverger [15:20]“[Some people] believe that women and various marginalized groups just don't have the skill, expertise and talent to do as well as the [traditional] groups that have been gaining the capital” - Jacques-Philippe Piverger [21:21]“[When building a business] It's almost impossible to raise money, it's really hard to develop the product, you have to manage your SIMS, so unless you're doing something you really believe in and you're passionate about, you're not gonna be willing to do what it takes” - Jacques-Philippe Piverger [45:18] “There are certain things that are harder to foresee so you create a solution based on the challenges that you see, but then the market shifts in a way you didn't anticipate and your solution is no longer relevant” - Jacques-Philippe Piverger [49:50] “If you do that thing that you love, the money and everything else that you want is gonna come anyway” - Jacques-Philippe Piverger [54:21] Stay Connected:Sydney FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastJacques-Philippe PivergerLinkedIn: Jacques-Philippe Piverger Twitter: @jacquespivergerFacebook: jacques philippe.pivergerInstagram: @jacquespivergerOzone X´sWebsite: https://www.ozonex.vc/Instagram: @ozoneventuresFacebook:OzoneVenturesIndSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

Welcome to the newest episode, in which we will discuss: How to connect urban professionals worldwide?

What does career success look like? That can be a difficult question to answer if you haven't stepped back to understand how to actually measure your success. Or understand what success looks like in the environment or organization to which you currently belong. Our guest, Indhira Arrington, Managing Director and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Ares Management, shares with us the three critical things she identified to be present in all the successful people she encountered. Indhira describes success as a 3-legged stool. The first leg is all about honing your talent. The second is refining your executive presence and the third comes as a result of the other two legs – gaining sponsorship from senior leaders. In her role at Ares, Indhira partners with the firm's DEI Council to advance Ares' strategy to attract, develop, engage and advance diverse talent within an inclusive, welcoming environment, along with advancing equity in the broader alternative asset management industry. She also serves as an advisor to support DEI initiatives at portfolio companies across Ares' investment strategies. In this episode, Indhira also shares her methodology for success, how to refine your executive presence, and why it's important to cultivate your personal group of advocates and sponsors. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Indhira.   Highlights: [02:52] Indhira's journey [10:56] Indhira's methodology for success [15:01] Staying ahead of the curve [20:37] Managing your manager [28:23] How to gain sponsorship [30:35] The art of self-promotion [35:22] Cultivating your group of advocates [40:17] Always be in the service of others   Quotes: “I truly believe in the saying, ‘Good is the enemy of great.' I don't want things to just be good enough. It's helpful in some scenarios but good enough can also hurt you and others.” – Indhira Arrington “Success is like a 3-legged stool. The first leg is all about honing your talent. The second is refining your executive presence and the third comes as a result of the other two legs – gaining sponsorship from senior leaders.” - Indhira Arrington “Sponsorship is what's going to make a differential impact in your ability to move up within organizations.” – Indhira Arrington “It's important to understand how your role impacts the broader strategy because once you know that you can start to expand that impact.” – Indhira Arrington “When you approach everything with the mindset of ‘how can you be in service to others', the universe ensures that everything comes back two-fold for you.” - Indhira Arrington About Indhira Arrington: Mrs. Arrington is a Managing Director and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI") Officer in the Ares Human Resources Department, and partners with the firm's DEI Council to advance Ares' strategy to attract, develop, engage and advance diverse talent within an inclusive, welcoming environment, along with advance equity in the broader alternative asset management industry. Mrs. Arrington also serves as an advisor to support DEI initiatives at portfolio companies across Ares' investment strategies. Prior to joining Ares in 2021, Mrs. Arrington served as a Senior Vice President and Head of Targeted Sourcing at Wells Fargo & Company, where she provided leadership in the strategic planning and execution of diversity sourcing initiatives and programs for the firm. Previously, Mrs. Arrington held several senior roles at The Bank of America Corporation within the Global Diversity and Inclusion Organization. In addition, she was an Equity Derivatives Sales Trader at Morgan Stanley. Mrs. Arrington began her career as a Financial Analyst at CIT Group. She serves on the Board of Directors of Poly Prep, the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families and the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP). Mrs. Arrington holds a B.A., summa cum laude, from Rutgers University in Economics and an M.B.A. from the New York University Stern School of Business. Mrs. Arrington is a Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow, a Toigo Fellow and an INROADS alum. She is a Cornell University Certified Diversity Professional/Advanced Practitioner (CCDP/AP) and a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Beta Kappa, Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), PRIMER Network and the Council of Urban Professionals. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indhiraarrington/

Chanda Gibson spent 15 years at Goldman Sachs building their global operational Environmental, Social, and Governance practice.  During that time she spent six years managing their Employee Resource Group for Black professionals, which ignited her passion for this work and led her to the nonprofit sector where she served as the Executive Director for the Council of Urban Professionals, an organization supporting the advancement of professionals of color in corporate America. During her tenure, Chanda developed custom DEI programming that engaged a range of corporate partners that included NBC Universal, JP Morgan Chase, Sony Pictures, and Netflix. Chanda also had a brief tenure as the Chief Advancement Officer at DREAM, where her mandate was to develop a more diverse external support network that better reflected the black and brown young people the organization served. Chanda recently took the exciting leap of realizing her life's purpose and setting out to build 3:08 Collective.  Chanda is a graduate of Stanford University and USC Gould School of Law.  She lives in New Jersey with her two sons.  

New #TeesMe podcast episode alert Fighting the power through Policy, with the change-maker, Jerika L. Richardson Jerika L. Richardson is Senior Vice President for Equitable Justice & Strategic Initiatives at the National Urban League. She leads the organization's advocacy, public education, and strategic work on civic engagement, police reform, criminal justice reform, and other justice related areas. Previously, Ms. Richardson was Deputy Executive Director and the Senior Advisor & Secretary to the Board for the nation's largest independent police oversight agency, the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board. She has also served as Chief of Staff in the Office of the Counsel to the Mayor of New York City and Special Advisor to the Mayor for media relations, criminal justice, and public safety planning. Before working in City Hall, Ms. Richardson was the Senior Spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York and a Field Producer & Off-Air Reporter for ABC News. Ms. Richardson remains civically engaged by serving on the Board of Directors for the Frederick Douglass Blvd Alliance, as Vice Chair of the Arts & Culture Committee for Manhattan's Community Board 10, and as an active member on the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Advisory Committee on Cultural Engagement. She frequently appears as a political commentator on television and radio and as a moderator/panelist for conversations focused on diversity, equity, social justice, and police accountability. Ms. Richardson was named a New York City 40 Under 40 Rising Star by City & State Magazine in 2015. She was also selected in 2014 as a Fellow for the Council of Urban Professionals, an organization that she continues to work with on diversity and leadership initiatives. Ms. Richardson is a member of the Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She holds a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. in English from Spelman College. What you'll hear: - Disenfranchised in Georgia, oh Georgia - Let's talk about fair and free access to the ballot - Fighting on the local and national level, the story of the Urban League, @naturbanleague - What can you do differently, more than just a hashtag - Take the protest to the polls, and then change policy - Quality of life issues are local policy issues - Juneteenth, Tulsa, and telling the truth - Government golf, the only way Democrats and Republicans connect - Women do play golf (even in the rain) - Urban League, how do I engage? - Finding peace the importance of self-care ************************* Things you should know: - Meet Jerika @jlrichardson - @naturbanleague - National Urban League, www.nul.org - S/O @cup.usa - Listen to her show Justice Now on @naturbanleague IG Live, Every other Tuesday at 6pm  - 100 Black Men Golf Tournament is coming 8/2/2021    S/O @onehundredblackmen of NY And she is quoteable (if you put it on a t-shirt be sure to give her credit)  - “We all have a role to play in combating injustice” - “Democracy is for all of us” - “We all have a responsiblity to educate ourselves” ************************* Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google  https://anchor.fm/TeesMe   #TeesMe  #podcast  #storiesNeedToBeTold  #untoldStories  #equity #justice #freedomfighter #Vote #fightVoterSuppresion #nationalurbanleague #100BlackMen   #100BlackMenNewYork #DiversityMatters  #fightTogether #Allies2Advocates #beyondProtest #beyondHashtags #juneteenth #fightInjustice #ChangePolicy #womengolf #strolltothepolls #dontbooVOTE #findPeace #findingYourPeace #femaleGolfers #golf #harlem #blackGolfers #blackGolfMatters#2021  #IN18 #IN18Ways  #GoodTrouble @bet @tylerperry @willpowerpacker @monkeypawproductions --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Farmers & growers, trucking companies & ag-tech companies all share one thing in common - they are all desperate for people to work in a variety of jobs across the primary sector. We are so desperate for the migrant workforce that can't get into the country because of Covid, but one Auckland school with the government is working with displaced urban professionals to fill these roles. “I think we are still probably geared to the level of immigration we need in our industry and by shutting the gates and relying on what we have, I just don't know that we can get there, but we are trying.” As a Sarah's Country's Change Maker Peter Brice, Farm Manager at the ASB Mt Albert Grammar School explains: The Landed initiative connects displaced urban professionals Covid with a career in the food & fibre sector with a two-day immersion workshop.Industry representation from the likes of Gallagher, Sanford, Zespri and Fonterra presented many opportunities.  For information on Landed visit, https://landed.org.nz

You’ve likely heard some leaders described as a servant leader. But what does that really mean? Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations, and ultimately creates a more just and caring world. Simply put, it is all about leading by lifting others. Our guest today, Chloe Drew, knows a thing or two about servant leadership. Throughout her career, from her corporate executive roles to her philanthropic and political engagement, Chloe has fought for the underdog and paved the way for others to get ahead. In this episode, Chloe shares her story and how she chose a divergent career path from her Harvard College classmates and followed her passion to help others. Chloe Drew has 20 years of experience designing, scaling and leading strategies in human resources, corporate social impact, philanthropy and diversity, equity & inclusion. She currently works as an advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams to develop customized inclusion and diversity strategies that help unlock the full potential of leaders and teams.   Highlights: [03:04] Chloe’s journey [08:13] Gaining clarity on your path [10:35] Pushing past your fear of failure [16:11] Excelling in a new & unfamiliar environment [19:30] Tips for making difficult decisions [23:32] Dynamics of imposter syndrome [26:38] Asking your community for help [29:39] How to stay ahead of the curve and be agile [32:32] Advice on accelerating your success   Quotes: “The best and most profound lessons of my life have been when I've completely failed.”– Chloe Drew “Don’t expect to have the full picture when making a difficult decision, strive to get to feeling fairly confident in your decision.” – Chloe Drew “Asking yourself ‘what outcome are you trying to achieve?’, will help drive out the noise, assumptions and biases.” – Chloe Drew   About Chloe Drew: Chloe Drew has 20 years of experience designing, scaling and leading strategies in human resources, corporate social impact, philanthropy and diversity, equity & inclusion. Currently she works as an advisor and coach to CEOs and executive teams across sectors – including technology, communications, financial services, sports and fashion – to develop customized inclusion and diversity strategies that help unlock the full potential of leaders and teams. Before that Chloe was Chief People Officer at the real estate tech firm Compass where she supported a team of 2,500 employees nationally and oversaw the full employee experience through talent acquisition, total rewards, talent management, HR policy and diversity & inclusion. She also served as President of Philanthropy and launched the firm’s first community impact program engaging all employees and 15,000 real estate agents across Compass’s 20+ markets. Previously she was Chief of Staff at the Markle Foundation leading HR, strategy and fundraising at the $125M independent foundation dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to advance economic inclusion. From 2013 - 2015 Chloe was Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Appointments where she ran the Administration’s effort to recruit Commissioners and senior staff for over 60 city agencies and 200 municipal boards and commissions. From 2008 to 2013 Chloe was Executive Director of the Council of Urban Professionals, a nonprofit network of diverse business leaders in New York and Los Angeles, and from 2002 to 2007 she was Campaign Director for Congresswoman Barbara Lee in California’s 13th District. Chloe earned an A.B. from Harvard College in History and Literature. She has served on nonprofit boards including Wellesley College Centers for Women, Latino Justice, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Emerge America and Oakland Vote. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two young children. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-drew-7ab26a4/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chloedrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloedrew7/  

Dara Kalima is not just a rising voice in the New York City writing community; she is also a member of the New York Urban League of Urban Professionals, the Vice President of Poetix University, the co-founder of The Art of Breathing & Writing, and the founder of the Black Authors Collaborative. She has multiple tools at her disposal that she wants to use to help you succeed, so let her get you started on your own journey as a writer! For More Information: Dara Kalima: https://darakalima.com/ Black Authors Collaborative: https://www.facebook.com/groups/952970048151417/ Poetix University: https://www.toniiinc.com/poetixu New York Urban League: https://www.nyul.org/young-professionals

Dara Kalima is not just a rising voice in the New York City writing community; she is also a member of the New York Urban League of Urban Professionals, the Vice President of Poetix University, the co-founder of The Art of Breathing & Writing, and the founder of the Black Authors Collaborative. She has multiple tools at her disposal that she wants to use to help you succeed, so let her get you started on your own journey as a writer! For More Information: Dara Kalima: https://darakalima.com/ Black Authors Collaborative: https://www.facebook.com/groups/952970048151417/ Poetix University: https://www.toniiinc.com/poetixu New York Urban League: https://www.nyul.org/young-professionals

Transportation Equity with Henry Greenidge (Ep. 237) Transportation Equity with Henry Greenidge (Ep. 237) -- New York University's McSilver Institute Fellow-in-Residence Henry Greenidge joined Joe to discuss transportation equity and what new legislation will mean for communities of color. Bio Henry L. Greenidge is a dynamic attorney and government affairs professional with over ten years of experience in policy advising and legal advocacy. His areas of expertise include sustainability, energy, infrastructure, broadband, and autonomous transportation. Currently, he leads state and local government affairs in addition to public engagement for Cruise, a GM subsidiary focused on autonomous vehicles.  Previously, Henry held legal, policy, budget, and government affairs roles in Washington, DC during the Obama Administration. He has also served in senior leadership positions for the New York City Department of Transportation and the NYC Mayor’s Office.  Henry strongly believes in the importance of investing in your community and is active in several organizations including the New York Urban League and the Metropolitan Black Bar Association. His board service includes Brooklyn Community Board 9, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, Tech 2025, the Apollo Theater Young Professionals, and the Emma L. Bowen Foundation, providing undergraduate students of color with internships at top media and tech companies.  In addition to awards and commendations received during his time with the Obama Administration, Henry’s work has been recognized by several organizations including New York University as an Emerging Leader in Transportation, City & State Magazine as a 40 Under 40 Rising Star, and the New York Urban League as a Trailblazer. Henry has also completed the Coro Leadership New York Fellowship program and was a Fellow with the Council of Urban Professionals.  Henry holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore and a Bachelor of Arts from the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University where he graduated with honors. During his free time, Henry can be found chasing his two young children around and doting on his beautiful wife, Linara. He also enjoys golf, cycling and collecting rare vinyl records. Resources The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy & Research at New York University

Julie and Casey sit down with Hetal Jani, founder of SPEAK Mentorship, to discuss the power of names, the power of saying your name with pride, and what we lose when people don’t try to get it right (and gain when they do).  Along the way we’ll get into Bollywood, growing up between two cultures, and what her organization is doing to Support, Prepare, and Empower Aspiring Kids. TOP TAKEAWAYS Our names hold immense power - they’re not just a collection of sounds, they’re a representation of our identity.  When someone gets your name wrong, you almost become a different person. Growing up between two cultures is not unusual in the US - but it’s particularly tough on teenage children of immigrants when they and their families don’t get access to the unspoken “Culture Code” of how to succeed in the dominant culture. If you interact with someone with an “unusual name” (and really, what’s unusual? But we digress.), taking the time to ask them how they’d like it pronounced and PRACTICE getting it right is one fundamental part of creating psychological safety and true inclusion in any space.  By getting it wrong (especially repeatedly), you telegraph that you don’t care.  Don’t be that person. All languages have a “library” of sounds within them - often where we trip up on names is when they include sounds that our lips, teeth, and tongue aren’t used to.  The good news is that you can learn how to make these sounds - it’ll just take some practice! Your name - like your body, your voice, and your ideas - deserves to take up space in the world.  Join us, Hetal, and the #speakingmyname campaign on June 16th, and post a video of you pronouncing your name on social media.   HETAL JANI (she/her/hers) is a first generation South Asian American and New York City native, which has colored her experience as an educator and her interest in how culture, society, and interpersonal relationships affect people’s development. As the Founding Executive Director of SPEAK Mentorship, a nonprofit that ensures all individuals have the means to achieve personal and professional goals, Hetal develops youth of diverse backgrounds into future workforce leaders by bridging social support and opportunity gaps in their lives and giving them the tools to lift up their communities. For this work, she  was honored as a 2019 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth and a 2020 Daily Points of Light. She also holds a Bachelors in Behavioral Neuroscience from Lehigh University, a Masters in Psychology from Queens College of New York, an MBA from IE University, and a Masters in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she received the distinguished Intellectual Contribution award . Her life’s work involves developing a person’s unique voice and empowering marginalized communities to achieve whole person success. She proudly furthers this mission by serving on the board of the New York Chapter of the New Leaders Council, and as a Council of Urban Professionals fellow and Coro Leadership New York alum.    Episode cover photo by Nilaya Sabnis for L'oreal Paris USA

The Blackout ICT Awards has stirred up quite a bit of emotion in the Wichita community. Some not so good but, overwhelmingly positive! Paris, Ashley, Julia and Erin have done something very few other organizations (aside from Urban Professionals of Wichita) in the community are doing and that’s highlighting black creatives, black entrepreneurs and black leaders in an upscale and classy way. Each of the members of the team are cosmetologists themselves and instead of seeking to be praised and recognized themselves they opted to put the spotlight on members of the community. On a personal note, winning this award exposed my Imposter Syndrome. Not only was I not expecting to win I had convinced myself prior to the event that I wasn’t capable or deserving of winning. Oh how wrong I was about myself!! Sooooo to close out this amazing long ass season of Queen X it’s time for another giveaway! My homegirls at Flavor In The Mix are teaming up with Lashes by Bird for Queens Empowerment Ladies Night Out and I’m giving away 1 ticket! All you gotta do is share this episode and tag me on IG (@queenxpod) TWITTER (@queenxpod) or FB (Queen X) --- 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/Queenxpod/message

On this episode of Turtle Soup, we take another bold step in the journey by reviewing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 Animated Series Season 6: Episodes 3 and 4 (October 92)! AAC Format MP3 Format Next Episode: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 Animated Series Season 6: Episodes 5 and 6

Tiffany Hardin developed Gild Creative Group, a consultation firm providing cultural engagement activation strategies for brands & advertisers. Listen on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn In this episode, we discussed: 04:30 -  What provided her a winning mindset on such a big stage 09:15 -  What inspired her to start her own consulting firm 12:30 -  Gild Creative Group and what she does as the Cultural Engagement Strategist 19:30 -  Mentors that are helping guide her forward 20:30 -  How family affected her entrepreneurial journey 22:15 -  Some of the biggest lessons she learned while building Gild 25:20 -  Fears of failing to achieve set goals or responsibilities that follow 28:30 -  How she keeps herself from falling into comfort zones with her work 31:20 -  2 things Tiffany is working on right now as part of her future vision/goals Links and resources mentioned: Tiffany Hardin's Website Gild Creative Group She Knows Now Tiffany on Twitter Tiffany's Fav App: Weather App Tiffany's Fav Book: Million Dollar Women: The Essential Guide for Female Entrepreneurs Who Want to Go Big Tiffany Hardin Bio Tiffany Hardin developed Gild Creative Group, a consultation firm providing cultural engagement activation strategies for brands & advertisers such as Mother Industries, Civic Entertainment and Doner Agency.  Additionally, she consults creative talents such as media savant, Karen Civil, fashion expert, Vanessa Simmons, and, hip hop artist, Kris Kasanova on developing their brand as a business, as well as, developing key brand partnerships. Dedicated to paying it forward, she is also an adjunct professor at NYU- Clive Davis School of Recorded Music. Hardin is the founder of She Knows Now, a platform dedicated to collecting and sharing the insights of confident, driven women who share what they each know for sure. She served on the boards of SoundCtrl, Music Unites, Council of Urban Professionals, and AdColor, and, currently serves on the leadership board of Live in The Grey. She is an avid speaker on Influencer Marketing, Women in Entrepreneurship, Music & Branding, Social Media Marketing, and Music/Tech at conferences such as Social Media Week, Internet Week, SXSW, AdColor and Adweek. Hardin had previously held positions at Violator Management, Monami Entertainment and Translation LLC prior to her entrepreneurial endeavors. Thanks for Listening! We appreciate you visiting our site today and for helping to bring awareness to the Trailblazers.FM podcast. Please leave an honest review for The Trailblazers Podcast on iTunes & Stitcher! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show. Finally, don’t forget to subscribe to get automatic updates! It’s free! Subscribe / Listen on iTunes, Stitcher Radio or TuneIn PHOTO CREDIT: SAM TEICH

Abiola Abrams interviews... If you want to be an influencer in media or the entertainment industry, be sure to catch this conversation. Maureen Aladin is the Creative Director and Executive Producer for TWELVE18 Media, Inc. The NY/LA based company is a full service production company specializing in creating broadcast, digital, and exclusive branded content, including social media consultation.  Maureen began her career as a writer penning a television segment for a Spike Lee special airing on BET. She later moved into producing by creating the popular online music sessions show the “MSpot.” The show, an indie version of AOL Sessions, expanded offline with a bimonthly live showcase at New York’s popular Bowery Poetry Club.    Maureen received recognition in CNN’s iReport Film Festival for producing and writing a commercial on the 2008 presidential election. Maureen served as Creative Director and Producer for the #1 Nielsen rated youth sports show Generation Nexxt (CBS4 / Fox Sun Sports), for which she received a Telly award. She also served as producer and writer for the Orange Bowl’s youth sports show “Inside the Orange Bowl YFA” on Fox (Sun Sports). Maureen co-created “Kindred,” an interactive web series which received recognition from a major online publication, and was nominated in the LA Web Fest (2010). She also produced and edited the annual corporate videos for the Council of Urban Professionals featuring Misty Copeland, Dick Parsons, Time Warner, and other major figures/corporations.  In support of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti, Maureen produced the music video "Better," featuring Grammy award winners Wyclef and Melky Jean. The song was the official single off the Care for Haiti charity album and debuted on BET (106 & Park) & MTV.com. Maureen took the lead in landing the video on VEVO, where it reached over 1.4 million views. Maureen was one of the original hosts for the online news hub Buzz60.com. She wrote, produced and edited entertainment and topical news stories. Her videos garnered the start-up the most views. With over 3 million plus views, her videos appeared on AOL, the Huffington Post, Daily Motion and other popular websites.  Maureen wrote and produced commercials for the National Park Service featuring famed actor Delroy Lindo (Gone in 60 Seconds, Malcolm X) and Tony award winner LaChanze (The Help, Color Purple).  Maureen is the creator and host of the digital show “Celebrity Sound Off” which she describes as “twitter rants in video.” It is a platform for celebrities to debunk rumors.  As Executive Producer of the hilarious online reality cooking show “Comida Caliente,” Maureen raised over $10k via the crowd funding site Kickstarter. The web series was recently picked up by Abrams Artists Agency and is slated to go to broadcast in 2014.   A graduate of the University of SUNY Stony Brook, Maureen holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology.   TWELVE18 Media is set to change the landscape of television by developing meaningful yet entertaining projects and content. With careful selection of talent, audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of personalities that will positively impact our generation, through entertainment.

Abiola Abrams interviews... If you want to be an influencer in media or the entertainment industry, be sure to catch this conversation. Maureen Aladin is the Creative Director and Executive Producer for TWELVE18 Media, Inc. The NY/LA based company is a full service production company specializing in creating broadcast, digital, and exclusive branded content, including social media consultation.  Maureen began her career as a writer penning a television segment for a Spike Lee special airing on BET. She later moved into producing by creating the popular online music sessions show the “MSpot.” The show, an indie version of AOL Sessions, expanded offline with a bimonthly live showcase at New York’s popular Bowery Poetry Club.    Maureen received recognition in CNN’s iReport Film Festival for producing and writing a commercial on the 2008 presidential election. Maureen served as Creative Director and Producer for the #1 Nielsen rated youth sports show Generation Nexxt (CBS4 / Fox Sun Sports), for which she received a Telly award. She also served as producer and writer for the Orange Bowl’s youth sports show “Inside the Orange Bowl YFA” on Fox (Sun Sports). Maureen co-created “Kindred,” an interactive web series which received recognition from a major online publication, and was nominated in the LA Web Fest (2010). She also produced and edited the annual corporate videos for the Council of Urban Professionals featuring Misty Copeland, Dick Parsons, Time Warner, and other major figures/corporations.  In support of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti, Maureen produced the music video "Better," featuring Grammy award winners Wyclef and Melky Jean. The song was the official single off the Care for Haiti charity album and debuted on BET (106 & Park) & MTV.com. Maureen took the lead in landing the video on VEVO, where it reached over 1.4 million views. Maureen was one of the original hosts for the online news hub Buzz60.com. She wrote, produced and edited entertainment and topical news stories. Her videos garnered the start-up the most views. With over 3 million plus views, her videos appeared on AOL, the Huffington Post, Daily Motion and other popular websites.  Maureen wrote and produced commercials for the National Park Service featuring famed actor Delroy Lindo (Gone in 60 Seconds, Malcolm X) and Tony award winner LaChanze (The Help, Color Purple).  Maureen is the creator and host of the digital show “Celebrity Sound Off” which she describes as “twitter rants in video.” It is a platform for celebrities to debunk rumors.  As Executive Producer of the hilarious online reality cooking show “Comida Caliente,” Maureen raised over $10k via the crowd funding site Kickstarter. The web series was recently picked up by Abrams Artists Agency and is slated to go to broadcast in 2014.   A graduate of the University of SUNY Stony Brook, Maureen holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology.   TWELVE18 Media is set to change the landscape of television by developing meaningful yet entertaining projects and content. With careful selection of talent, audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of personalities that will positively impact our generation, through entertainment.

Abiola Abrams interviews... If you want to be an influencer in media or the entertainment industry, be sure to catch this conversation. Maureen Aladin is the Creative Director and Executive Producer for TWELVE18 Media, Inc. The NY/LA based company is a full service production company specializing in creating broadcast, digital, and exclusive branded content, including social media consultation.  Maureen began her career as a writer penning a television segment for a Spike Lee special airing on BET. She later moved into producing by creating the popular online music sessions show the “MSpot.” The show, an indie version of AOL Sessions, expanded offline with a bimonthly live showcase at New York’s popular Bowery Poetry Club.    Maureen received recognition in CNN’s iReport Film Festival for producing and writing a commercial on the 2008 presidential election. Maureen served as Creative Director and Producer for the #1 Nielsen rated youth sports show Generation Nexxt (CBS4 / Fox Sun Sports), for which she received a Telly award. She also served as producer and writer for the Orange Bowl’s youth sports show “Inside the Orange Bowl YFA” on Fox (Sun Sports). Maureen co-created “Kindred,” an interactive web series which received recognition from a major online publication, and was nominated in the LA Web Fest (2010). She also produced and edited the annual corporate videos for the Council of Urban Professionals featuring Misty Copeland, Dick Parsons, Time Warner, and other major figures/corporations.  In support of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti, Maureen produced the music video "Better," featuring Grammy award winners Wyclef and Melky Jean. The song was the official single off the Care for Haiti charity album and debuted on BET (106 & Park) & MTV.com. Maureen took the lead in landing the video on VEVO, where it reached over 1.4 million views. Maureen was one of the original hosts for the online news hub Buzz60.com. She wrote, produced and edited entertainment and topical news stories. Her videos garnered the start-up the most views. With over 3 million plus views, her videos appeared on AOL, the Huffington Post, Daily Motion and other popular websites.  Maureen wrote and produced commercials for the National Park Service featuring famed actor Delroy Lindo (Gone in 60 Seconds, Malcolm X) and Tony award winner LaChanze (The Help, Color Purple).  Maureen is the creator and host of the digital show “Celebrity Sound Off” which she describes as “twitter rants in video.” It is a platform for celebrities to debunk rumors.  As Executive Producer of the hilarious online reality cooking show “Comida Caliente,” Maureen raised over $10k via the crowd funding site Kickstarter. The web series was recently picked up by Abrams Artists Agency and is slated to go to broadcast in 2014.   A graduate of the University of SUNY Stony Brook, Maureen holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology.   TWELVE18 Media is set to change the landscape of television by developing meaningful yet entertaining projects and content. With careful selection of talent, audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of personalities that will positively impact our generation, through entertainment.

Abiola Abrams interviews... If you want to be an influencer in media or the entertainment industry, be sure to catch this conversation. Maureen Aladin is the Creative Director and Executive Producer for TWELVE18 Media, Inc. The NY/LA based company is a full service production company specializing in creating broadcast, digital, and exclusive branded content, including social media consultation.  Maureen began her career as a writer penning a television segment for a Spike Lee special airing on BET. She later moved into producing by creating the popular online music sessions show the “MSpot.” The show, an indie version of AOL Sessions, expanded offline with a bimonthly live showcase at New York’s popular Bowery Poetry Club.    Maureen received recognition in CNN’s iReport Film Festival for producing and writing a commercial on the 2008 presidential election. Maureen served as Creative Director and Producer for the #1 Nielsen rated youth sports show Generation Nexxt (CBS4 / Fox Sun Sports), for which she received a Telly award. She also served as producer and writer for the Orange Bowl’s youth sports show “Inside the Orange Bowl YFA” on Fox (Sun Sports). Maureen co-created “Kindred,” an interactive web series which received recognition from a major online publication, and was nominated in the LA Web Fest (2010). She also produced and edited the annual corporate videos for the Council of Urban Professionals featuring Misty Copeland, Dick Parsons, Time Warner, and other major figures/corporations.  In support of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti, Maureen produced the music video "Better," featuring Grammy award winners Wyclef and Melky Jean. The song was the official single off the Care for Haiti charity album and debuted on BET (106 & Park) & MTV.com. Maureen took the lead in landing the video on VEVO, where it reached over 1.4 million views. Maureen was one of the original hosts for the online news hub Buzz60.com. She wrote, produced and edited entertainment and topical news stories. Her videos garnered the start-up the most views. With over 3 million plus views, her videos appeared on AOL, the Huffington Post, Daily Motion and other popular websites.  Maureen wrote and produced commercials for the National Park Service featuring famed actor Delroy Lindo (Gone in 60 Seconds, Malcolm X) and Tony award winner LaChanze (The Help, Color Purple).  Maureen is the creator and host of the digital show “Celebrity Sound Off” which she describes as “twitter rants in video.” It is a platform for celebrities to debunk rumors.  As Executive Producer of the hilarious online reality cooking show “Comida Caliente,” Maureen raised over $10k via the crowd funding site Kickstarter. The web series was recently picked up by Abrams Artists Agency and is slated to go to broadcast in 2014.   A graduate of the University of SUNY Stony Brook, Maureen holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology.   TWELVE18 Media is set to change the landscape of television by developing meaningful yet entertaining projects and content. With careful selection of talent, audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of personalities that will positively impact our generation, through entertainment.

Abiola Abrams interviews... If you want to be an influencer in media or the entertainment industry, be sure to catch this conversation. Maureen Aladin is the Creative Director and Executive Producer for TWELVE18 Media, Inc. The NY/LA based company is a full service production company specializing in creating broadcast, digital, and exclusive branded content, including social media consultation.  Maureen began her career as a writer penning a television segment for a Spike Lee special airing on BET. She later moved into producing by creating the popular online music sessions show the “MSpot.” The show, an indie version of AOL Sessions, expanded offline with a bimonthly live showcase at New York’s popular Bowery Poetry Club.    Maureen received recognition in CNN’s iReport Film Festival for producing and writing a commercial on the 2008 presidential election. Maureen served as Creative Director and Producer for the #1 Nielsen rated youth sports show Generation Nexxt (CBS4 / Fox Sun Sports), for which she received a Telly award. She also served as producer and writer for the Orange Bowl’s youth sports show “Inside the Orange Bowl YFA” on Fox (Sun Sports). Maureen co-created “Kindred,” an interactive web series which received recognition from a major online publication, and was nominated in the LA Web Fest (2010). She also produced and edited the annual corporate videos for the Council of Urban Professionals featuring Misty Copeland, Dick Parsons, Time Warner, and other major figures/corporations.  In support of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti, Maureen produced the music video "Better," featuring Grammy award winners Wyclef and Melky Jean. The song was the official single off the Care for Haiti charity album and debuted on BET (106 & Park) & MTV.com. Maureen took the lead in landing the video on VEVO, where it reached over 1.4 million views. Maureen was one of the original hosts for the online news hub Buzz60.com. She wrote, produced and edited entertainment and topical news stories. Her videos garnered the start-up the most views. With over 3 million plus views, her videos appeared on AOL, the Huffington Post, Daily Motion and other popular websites.  Maureen wrote and produced commercials for the National Park Service featuring famed actor Delroy Lindo (Gone in 60 Seconds, Malcolm X) and Tony award winner LaChanze (The Help, Color Purple).  Maureen is the creator and host of the digital show “Celebrity Sound Off” which she describes as “twitter rants in video.” It is a platform for celebrities to debunk rumors.  As Executive Producer of the hilarious online reality cooking show “Comida Caliente,” Maureen raised over $10k via the crowd funding site Kickstarter. The web series was recently picked up by Abrams Artists Agency and is slated to go to broadcast in 2014.   A graduate of the University of SUNY Stony Brook, Maureen holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology.   TWELVE18 Media is set to change the landscape of television by developing meaningful yet entertaining projects and content. With careful selection of talent, audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of personalities that will positively impact our generation, through entertainment.

Abiola Abrams interviews... If you want to be an influencer in media or the entertainment industry, be sure to catch this conversation. Maureen Aladin is the Creative Director and Executive Producer for TWELVE18 Media, Inc. The NY/LA based company is a full service production company specializing in creating broadcast, digital, and exclusive branded content, including social media consultation.  Maureen began her career as a writer penning a television segment for a Spike Lee special airing on BET. She later moved into producing by creating the popular online music sessions show the “MSpot.” The show, an indie version of AOL Sessions, expanded offline with a bimonthly live showcase at New York's popular Bowery Poetry Club.    Maureen received recognition in CNN's iReport Film Festival for producing and writing a commercial on the 2008 presidential election. Maureen served as Creative Director and Producer for the #1 Nielsen rated youth sports show Generation Nexxt (CBS4 / Fox Sun Sports), for which she received a Telly award. She also served as producer and writer for the Orange Bowl's youth sports show “Inside the Orange Bowl YFA” on Fox (Sun Sports). Maureen co-created “Kindred,” an interactive web series which received recognition from a major online publication, and was nominated in the LA Web Fest (2010). She also produced and edited the annual corporate videos for the Council of Urban Professionals featuring Misty Copeland, Dick Parsons, Time Warner, and other major figures/corporations.  In support of the tragic earthquake that devastated Haiti, Maureen produced the music video "Better," featuring Grammy award winners Wyclef and Melky Jean. The song was the official single off the Care for Haiti charity album and debuted on BET (106 & Park) & MTV.com. Maureen took the lead in landing the video on VEVO, where it reached over 1.4 million views. Maureen was one of the original hosts for the online news hub Buzz60.com. She wrote, produced and edited entertainment and topical news stories. Her videos garnered the start-up the most views. With over 3 million plus views, her videos appeared on AOL, the Huffington Post, Daily Motion and other popular websites.  Maureen wrote and produced commercials for the National Park Service featuring famed actor Delroy Lindo (Gone in 60 Seconds, Malcolm X) and Tony award winner LaChanze (The Help, Color Purple).  Maureen is the creator and host of the digital show “Celebrity Sound Off” which she describes as “twitter rants in video.” It is a platform for celebrities to debunk rumors.  As Executive Producer of the hilarious online reality cooking show “Comida Caliente,” Maureen raised over $10k via the crowd funding site Kickstarter. The web series was recently picked up by Abrams Artists Agency and is slated to go to broadcast in 2014.   A graduate of the University of SUNY Stony Brook, Maureen holds a BA in Political Science and a Masters in Computer Science from New York Institute of Technology.   TWELVE18 Media is set to change the landscape of television by developing meaningful yet entertaining projects and content. With careful selection of talent, audiences will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of personalities that will positively impact our generation, through entertainment.

Pam Perry is a “message strategist” and PR Coach working with non profit organizations, churches, entrepreneurs, emerging and best-selling authors. From being selected twice as one of the Top 50 Entrepreneurs by Black Business Women Online to being featured on Brand Makers News as one of the Top 25 Urban Professionals to Follow on Twitter, Pam Perry has redefined the definition of success. The Detroit Free Press called her a “marketing whiz on almost an immortal mission.” Publishers Weekly refers to her as a “PR Guru” in the Christian book market. She was recently the cover story of Divine Magazine, an award-winning magazine published out of Tennessee.  While she often likes to refer to herself simply as “The PR Coach,” Pam Perry definitely knows how to pull the right people together at the right time, helping authors and business professionals worldwide gain extensive publicity across the nation.   In this episode of Entrepreneur 2.0 you will learn:   How to get national media attention How to write a great press release The 2.0 mindset of public relations  How to optimize your presence online The "who cares" attitude that will get media to pick up your story How to get major media outlets to pay you attention on Twitter How to identify your personal and professional How to connect with the ideal target customer and lots more...

Pam Perry is a “message strategist” and PR Coach working with non profit organizations, churches, entrepreneurs, emerging and best-selling authors. From being selected twice as one of the Top 50 Entrepreneurs by Black Business Women Online to being featured on Brand Makers News as one of the Top 25 Urban Professionals to Follow on Twitter, Pam Perry has redefined the definition of success.    The Detroit Free Press called her a “marketing whiz on almost an immortal mission.” Publishers Weekly refers to her as a “PR Guru” in the Christian book market.  She was recently the cover story ofDivine Magazine, an award-winning magazine published out of Tennessee.    While she often likes to refer to herself simply as “The PR Coach,” Pam Perry definitely knows how to pull the right people together at the right time, helping authors and business professionals worldwide gain extensive publicity across the nation.   Her track record speaks for itself. Mastering her craft with over two decades of experience in public relations and advertising, Perry has had clients featured in Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise, O Magazine, The Today Show, Tavis Smiley show, TBN, Daystar, The Harvest Show, Tom Joyner Morning Show, Steve Harvey Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show – and hundreds more!  pamperrypr.com    

Many first generation high income earners spent a lifetime working hard so that they could leave the poverty of their youth behind. They made the right choices, got the right jobs and did what they thought was right. As professionals of color make up a significant portion of today's new poverty numbers, reality is crashing in. Join me as we discuss some coping skills to help ease the transition into a "new normal." Hosted by Consumer Rights Attorney Lurie Daniel Favors, "Financially Focused" is dedicated to helping people with money problems become financially empowered. Whether it’s debt settlement, wage garnishment, debt collection ... lawsuits or bankruptcy, "Financially Focused" will help you get a grip on your finances. The show is designed to empower historically and economically disenfranchised families to take charge of their financial condition and to create the type of financial reality they desire.

Many first generation high income earners spent a lifetime working hard so that they could leave the poverty of their youth behind. They made the right choices, got the right jobs and did what they thought was right. As professionals of color make up a significant portion of today's new poverty numbers, reality is crashing in. Join me as we discuss some coping skills to help ease the transition into a "new normal." Hosted by Consumer Rights Attorney Lurie Daniel Favors, "Financially Focused" is dedicated to helping people with money problems become financially empowered. Whether it’s debt settlement, wage garnishment, debt collection ... lawsuits or bankruptcy, "Financially Focused" will help you get a grip on your finances. The show is designed to empower historically and economically disenfranchised families to take charge of their financial condition and to create the type of financial reality they desire.

The Black Folk Hot Spots Weekly Radio Show is about spotlighting Black Folk in business- set up to give 4-5 Urban Professionals a chance to tell the world about their business in a 15-20 minute informal, relaxed, interview format, if you would like to be featured- become a member of BFHS http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com and make it known- as we will pick at random some businesses we think people should know about on a weekly basis. Call in at 347-989-8992

The Black Folk Hot Spots Weekly Radio Show is about spotlighting Black Folk in business- set up to give 4-5 Urban Professionals a chance to tell the world about their business in a 15-20 minute informal, relaxed, interview format, if you would like to be featured- become a member of BFHS http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com and make it known- as we will pick at random some businesses we think people should know about on a weekly basis. Call in at 347-989-8992

The Black Folk Hot Spots Weekly Radio Show is about spotlighting Black Folk in business- set up to give 4-5 Urban Professionals a chance to tell the world about their business in a 15-20 minute informal, relaxed, interview format, if you would like to be featured- become a member of BFHS http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com and make it known- as we will pick at random some businesses we think people should know about on a weekly basis. Call in at 347-989-8992 or Log in http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blackfolkhotspots and learn about their services, events and plans for the future and ask questions about their businesses.Also LIKE our Fan page on FB -http://www.facebook.com/BlackFolkHotSpots or our website http://www.blackfolkhotspots.com.The Time for the show are 11pm EST/ 10CSTThe Featured Guests this week are...1. Debra J. Mosely http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com/profile/DebraJMoselyAbout DebraDebra J. Mosely comes from a creative family with talented hands. Relatives on both sides of the family are skilled at quilting, home decorating, cabinet making, carpentry, sewing and other crafts. Debra found her love in decorating cakes and has found many opportunities to hone her skills.2. Valante M. Granthttp://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com/profiles/profile/show?id=ValanteMGrantI am a creative designer specializing in the only original Glamour Party. The GlamourUs Photo Party is an exclusive service that you can only get here! I also design websites and greeting cards.3. It could be you- become a member of BFHS - http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.comand a couple of Special Invited Guests- Wil Wavvy of http://relationshipplaybook.com and Felecia of F.O.B. Inc - The Graphic Girl- http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com/profile/FeleciaLastrapesBlack Folk Hot Spots Radio is hosted by Ryan Hodge and Co-hosted by Vee Holman http://flashynista.ws (The Website People)

The Black Folk Hot Spots Weekly Radio Show is about spotlighting Black Folk in business- set up to give 4-5 Urban Professionals a chance to tell the world about their business in a 15-20 minute informal, relaxed, interview format, if you would like to be featured- become a member of BFHS http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com and make it known- as we will pick at random some businesses we think people should know about on a weekly basis. Call in at 347-989-8992 or Log in http://www.blogtalkradio.com/blackfolkhotspots and learn about their services, events and plans for the future and ask questions about their businesses.Also LIKE our Fan page on FB -http://www.facebook.com/BlackFolkHotSpots or our website http://www.blackfolkhotspots.com.The Time for the show are 11pm EST/ 10CSTThe Featured Guests this week are...1. Debra J. Mosely http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com/profile/DebraJMoselyAbout DebraDebra J. Mosely comes from a creative family with talented hands. Relatives on both sides of the family are skilled at quilting, home decorating, cabinet making, carpentry, sewing and other crafts. Debra found her love in decorating cakes and has found many opportunities to hone her skills.2. Valante M. Granthttp://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com/profiles/profile/show?id=ValanteMGrantI am a creative designer specializing in the only original Glamour Party. The GlamourUs Photo Party is an exclusive service that you can only get here! I also design websites and greeting cards.3. It could be you- become a member of BFHS - http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.comand a couple of Special Invited Guests- Wil Wavvy of http://relationshipplaybook.com and Felecia of F.O.B. Inc - The Graphic Girl- http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com/profile/FeleciaLastrapesBlack Folk Hot Spots Radio is hosted by Ryan Hodge and Co-hosted by Vee Holman http://flashynista.ws (The Website People)

The Black Folk Hot Spots Weekly Radio Show is about spotlighting Black Folk in business- set up to give 4-5 Urban Professionals a chance to tell the world about their business in a 15-20 minute informal, relaxed, interview format, if you would like to be featured- become a member of BFHS http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com and make it known- as we will pick at random some businesses we think people should know about on a weekly basis. Call in at 347-989-8992 or Log in http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gioperation and learn about their services, events and plans for the future and ask questions about their businesses.Also LIKE our Fan page on FB -http://www.facebook.com/BlackFolkHotSpots or our website http://www.blackfolkhotspots.com.The Featured Guests this week are...Bahiyah Shabazz -the Founder and CEO of Shabazz Management Group, LLC, a personal development-consulting firm based in Merrillville, Indiana. As an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach, she’s recognized as an expert in financial and business needs. http://www.bahiyahshabazz.comChaundra Smith -The Founder and CEO of Naturally Me, Naturally Me is based upon the belief that ‘what you put ON your body is just as important as what you put IN your body’. That is why Naturally Me products are 100% natural and certified vegan. There are no sulfates, parabens, or petroleum in Naturally Me’s Products. http://www.naturallymestore.comJerome Lynch -The Founder and CEO of Top Notch Hats, Founded in Gary, Indiana by Jerome E. Lynch in 2009 from a 10 year vision. Top Notch Hats sells only the finest hats and men's accessories. Top Notch carries Dobbs, Stacy Adams, Kangol, Biltmore, Bailey, and more! http://www.topnotchhats.com and a couple of Special Invited Guests- Wil Wavvy of http://relationshipplaybook.com and Felecia of F.O.B. Inc - The graphic girlBlack Folk Hot Spots Radio is hosted by Ryan Hodge and Co-hosted by Vee Holman http://flashynista.ws (The Website Ppl)Our Business is You

The Black Folk Hot Spots Weekly Radio Show is about spotlighting Black Folk in business- set up to give 4-5 Urban Professionals a chance to tell the world about their business in a 15-20 minute informal, relaxed, interview format, if you would like to be featured- become a member of BFHS http://blackfolkhotspots.ning.com and make it known- as we will pick at random some businesses we think people should know about on a weekly basis. Call in at 347-989-8992 or Log in http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gioperation and learn about their services, events and plans for the future and ask questions about their businesses.Also LIKE our Fan page on FB -http://www.facebook.com/BlackFolkHotSpots or our website http://www.blackfolkhotspots.com.The Featured Guests this week are...Bahiyah Shabazz -the Founder and CEO of Shabazz Management Group, LLC, a personal development-consulting firm based in Merrillville, Indiana. As an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach, she’s recognized as an expert in financial and business needs. http://www.bahiyahshabazz.comChaundra Smith -The Founder and CEO of Naturally Me, Naturally Me is based upon the belief that ‘what you put ON your body is just as important as what you put IN your body’. That is why Naturally Me products are 100% natural and certified vegan. There are no sulfates, parabens, or petroleum in Naturally Me’s Products. http://www.naturallymestore.comJerome Lynch -The Founder and CEO of Top Notch Hats, Founded in Gary, Indiana by Jerome E. Lynch in 2009 from a 10 year vision. Top Notch Hats sells only the finest hats and men's accessories. Top Notch carries Dobbs, Stacy Adams, Kangol, Biltmore, Bailey, and more! http://www.topnotchhats.com and a couple of Special Invited Guests- Wil Wavvy of http://relationshipplaybook.com and Felecia of F.O.B. Inc - The graphic girlBlack Folk Hot Spots Radio is hosted by Ryan Hodge and Co-hosted by Vee Holman http://flashynista.ws (The Website Ppl)Our Business is You

Jerome Davis is the creator and Chief Visionary Officer of Urban Professionals, Inc. a social networking site which is growing exponentially across the country. The site focuses on professionals who are looking to make connections with other businsess owners all over the country. In addition to online interaction, the organization has an offline component. The group typically has several face-to-face networking events throughout the year: both large-scale events for the entire national network as well as local networking functions. Come join us as Jerome discusses how the group got started and where this exciting organization is headed into the future. www.urbanprofessionals.com