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Lori Pratico

Lori Pratico, National Mural Artist, on How One Practice Changed Her Life

Lori Pratico, national mural artist, and public art practitioner, speaks with Nerissa Street about the evolution of her art from a young daydreaming doodler to nonprofit CEO. Find out more about her and our new resources for you in this episode. Featured in this episode: Girl Noticed - http://www.girlnoticed.org Artist as Entrepreneur Institute: https://www.broward.org/Arts/Funding/Pages/aei.aspx And as also, connect with us via: https://www.blackwomenpodcasting.com/  

Rachel Finley, Finding my Voice in Higher Education

Rachel Finley, dramatic artist and theater director, speaks frankly about her journey as a professional actor and the strides she's made in transforming the academic diversity behind culture and vernacular. Featured in this episode: Rachel Finley Arts: https://rachelfinleyarts.com/ Fitzmaurice Voicework: https://www.fitzmauriceinstitute.org/fitzmaurice-voicework Subscribe to our podcast: http://bit.ly/10Kwomenpodcast  

Rachel Finley, on the Academics Behind Training Your Voice

Rachel Finley, dramatic artist and theater director, speaks frankly about her journey as a professional actor and the strides she's made in transforming the academic diversity behind culture and vernacular. Featured in this episode: Rachel Finley Arts: https://rachelfinleyarts.com/ Fitzmaurice Voicework: https://www.fitzmauriceinstitute.org/fitzmaurice-voicework Subscribe to our podcast: http://bit.ly/10Kwomenpodcast  

Rachel Finely

Rachel Finley

Rachelle Salnave, Harlem Filmmaker finds Home In South Florida

Rachelle Salnave speaks frankly about her journey to documentary filmmaker and advocate for the voices of Haitian film in this interview with Nerissa Street. Her film, La Belle Vie, launched a platform for other uncommon stories in the Haitian diaspora, and helped her confront some of her own misconceptions of who she was and where she came from. She details her journey to PBS in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: La Belle Vie Film: http://www.labelleviefilm.com/ Ayiti Images Fil...

Rachelle Salnave - What is Home For An Immigrant Family?

Rachelle Salnave speaks frankly about her journey to documentary filmmaker and advocate for the voices of Haitian film in this interview with Nerissa Street. Her film, La Belle Vie, launched a platform for other uncommon stories in the Haitian diaspora, and helped her confront some of her own misconceptions of who she was and where she came from. She details her journey to PBS in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: La Belle Vie Film: http://www.labelleviefilm.com/ Ayiti Images Fil...

Rachelle Salnave

Jenna Shellman

Jenna Shellman believes we have a powerful tool for leadership right where we are. Using this tool allowed her to travel freely through foreign countries, change and pivot in her career, find the home that fits her life, and train executives to lead changes in their industry.

Jenna Shellman - The Teacher's Guide to Good Decisions

Jenna Shellman believes we have a powerful tool for leadership right where we are. Using this tool allowed her to travel freely through foreign countries, change and pivot in her career, find the home that fits her life, and train executives to lead changes in their industry.

Tyler J. McCall

Tyler J. McCall always had a big heart for the community, and rose to an executive level in a national nonprofit. This work also drove him to burnout. Find out what helped him connect the dots to his true work to serve others, and learn what steps he takes now to leverage his expertise into the 7-figure social media empire that also gives him the time he needs for his family. He also talks about how much transparency and vulnerability is really needed in public life in this candid interview.

Tyler J. McCall, From Nonprofit Executive to 7-Figure Instagram Influencer

Tyler J. McCall always had a big heart for the community, and rose to an executive level in a national nonprofit. This work also drove him to burnout. Find out what helped him connect the dots to his true work to serve others, and learn what steps he takes now to leverage his expertise into the 7-figure social media empire that also gives him the time he needs for his family. He also talks about how much transparency and vulnerability is really needed in public life in this candid interview....

Michelle Hollinger Part 1

Michelle Hollinger, publisher and editor of multiple publications, found herself challenged by a coach for her low prices. The resulting spiritual journey birthed a brand new endeavor that serves women by reminding them of their true worth. She speaks frankly and deeply about the connection that pushed her into this new calling, the practices she uses to stay aligned with her worth, and how her transformation is healing others.

Michelle Hollinger, The Real Self Care for Women - Part 1

Michelle Hollinger, publisher and founder of The Institute for Worthy Living, discusses her journey to worthiness through the development of her business. Being called forward to a new mission by a conversation with the Divine, Michelle and Nerissa dig deep into what stops powerful women from having the impact they can. The discussion was so good, we are doing it again-- look for part 2! Mentioned in this episode: The Institute for Worthy Living: https://theinstituteforworthyliving.com/ ...

Michelle Hollinger - The Barrier To Raising My Prices

Michelle Hollinger, publisher and founder of The Institute for Worthy Living, discusses her journey to worthiness through the development of her business. Being called forward to a new mission by a conversation with the Divine, Michelle and Nerissa dig deep into what stops powerful women from having the impact they can. The discussion was so good, we are doing it again-- look for part 2! Mentioned in this episode: The Institute for Worthy Living: https://theinstituteforworthyliving.com/ ...

Sharon Gutierrez

Sharon gives our listeners great advice on how to market your business, valuing yourself, and how to get what you're worth.

Sharon E. Gutierrez - From Home School to High Profile

Sharon gives our listeners great advice on how to market your business, valuing yourself, and how to get what you're worth.

Ana Tajder - I Helped Launch My New Country

Nerissa speaks with Ana Tadjer about growing up in Yugoslavia during the Baltic Wars, migrating to Vienna, corporate burn-out, and her transition into a leading author and podcaster.

Ana Tadjer

Nerissa speaks with Ana Tadjer about growing up in Yugoslavia during the Baltic Wars, migrating to Vienna, corporate burn-out, and her transition into a leading author and podcaster.

Paul C. Brunson

Paul C. Brunson joins Nerissa to talk about the importance of mentorship, and how he feels that no one is self-made.

Kimber Hill

Kimber Hill is a powerhouse CEO of a remote workforce of over 30,000 military spouses. Virtforce fills in the gap of purposeful employment to the thousands of spouses and families who serve right alongside their spouses deployed for the US military across the world. She reveals the linchpin in her faith journey that brought her (at first tentatively) into the work that has changed so many lives for the better. 

Kimber Hill - From Reviled Student to Remote Working CEO

Kimber Hill is a powerhouse CEO of a remote workforce of over 30,000 virtual workers, including thousands of military spouses. Her company, Virtforce, fills in the gap of purposeful employment to the thousands of spouses and families who serve right alongside their spouses deployed for the US military across the world. She reveals the linchpin in her faith journey that brought her (at first tentatively) into the work that has changed so many lives for the better. Links: jobs.virtforce.us ...

Elsie Escobar

Elsie Escobar is co-founder of She Podcasts, a self-described professional listener and a mentor to the best voices in podcasting. Her podcast, The Feed, has keep thousands of audio hosts in the business. She talks about longevity in the field of audio leadership, and demystifies the goals of high-level sponsors looking for voices like yours.

Elsie Escobar - Transformational Leadership Through Professional Listening

Elsie Escobar is co-founder of She Podcasts, a self-described professional listener and a mentor to the best voices in podcasting. Her podcast, The Feed, has keep thousands of audio hosts in the business. She talks about longevity in the field of audio leadership, and demystifies the goals of high-level sponsors looking for voices like yours.

Kristina Wong, From Serving Humor to Pandemic Savior

Kristina Wong, multiple award-winning performance artist, talks about her pivot to providing masks to essential workers in the pandemic. We find out her uncommon approach to racism in sewing (who knew?), how to become a sweatshop overlord, and how she's moving forward in performance during a crisis. Featured in this episode: Kristina Wong: http://kristinawong.com/about/ Her collaborative theater group: https://www.centertheatregroup.org/programs/artists/special-opportunities/ctg-creativ...

Kristina Wong, From Performance Artist to Pandemic Savior

Kristina Wong, multiple award-winning performance artist, talks about her pivot to providing masks to essential workers in the pandemic. We find out her uncommon approach to racism in sewing (who knew?), how to become a sweatshop overlord, and how she's moving forward in performance during a crisis. Featured in this episode: Kristina Wong: http://kristinawong.com/about/ Her collaborative theater group: https://www.centertheatregroup.org/programs/artists/special-opportunities/ctg-creativ...

Kristina Wong

Kristina Wong, multiple award-winning performance artist, talks about her pivot to providing masks to essential workers in the pandemic. We find out her uncommon approach to racism in sewing (who knew?), how to become a sweatshop overlord, and how she's moving forward in performance during a crisis.

Shelah Marie

Shelah Marie, dope meditation enthusiast and classically trained actress, shares insights on authentic influence through her online platform. She reveals how she organically grew her following to over 300 thousand RAVING fans, and how her beautiful relationships just enhance the career she's built. 

Shelah Marie - Rebelling with Grace - Slaying, Stuntin' and Soul Study

Shelah Marie, dope meditation enthusiast and classically trained actress, shares insights on authentic influence through her online platform. She reveals how she organically grew her following to over 400K RAVING fans, and how her beautiful relationships just enhance the career she's built. Her new initiative, Black Lives Meditate, is an unapologetic call to the inner revolutionary practice that she's found life-empowering. Follow her at instagram.com/theshelahmarie http://Patreon.com/sh...

Welcome to 10,000 Women 10,000 Stages

Nerissa Street never wanted to be on stage. As an "affectionate introvert", she was much more comfortable behind the scenes, helping her community flourish. But when she saw some crucial issues were being handled with the same failing tactics, she spoke up and got things changed. Find out the reason behind 10,000 Women, 10,000 Stages in this episode, and how it will help you make the changes important to you.