Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsAre you a solopreneur, entrepreneur, or small business owner looking to connect with other small business owners ? Are you yearning to know how they became successful at what they do? Then tune into Chatting with Experts podcast as we have all the right answers for you! Here you can listen to successful small business owners like Sonia Stetzler, Bill Franklin, Tesse Akpeki, Leanne Cannon and so many others share tips, advice and strategies on how they built their businesses . Join us on www.ChattingwiththeExperts.com and determine how to become the success that you are.
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Raising Immigrant Children - Insights from a Daughter
March 14, 2024 22:24 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBHost Paula Okonneh chats with her daughter, Amaka Okonneh, about her experiences of growing up as a child of immigrants and a first-generation American. The conversation touches on the challenges she faced in terms of faith, self-discovery, emotional needs, and cultural differences. On a positive note, Amaka also shares the valuable lessons of resilience, hard work, generosity and the importance of family imparted by her parents. Looking ahead, she expresses her aspiration to extend her fami...
Building a Consistent Social Media Presence
March 13, 2024 22:23 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBTuriya Hodge, a passionate social media strategist speaks about the art of 'showing up' and building an authentic and consistent social media presence. Discussing the importance of serving people online through authentic messaging and connections, Turiya emphasizes the value of knowing your audience and showing up regularly for them. She provides tips on creating a social media strategy, including the concept of creating 'mega content', being consistent, building and nurturing relationships,...
Raising Phenomenal Leaders - Empowering Kids for Success
March 05, 2024 01:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBLucie Matsouaka, a seasoned author, international speaker, certified professional career coach, and youth leadership coach discusses her recently published book, The Phenomenal Leader In Me, which focuses on instilling leadership principles rather than skills in children. She emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, self-leadership, and people skills, asserting that these principles should be taught from an early age. Matsouaka suggests that if these principles are instilled early, it w...
Moving To Ghana as a Single Mom
March 02, 2024 06:26 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBKarlene Thompson, author of Single Mom's Guide Moving to Ghana shares her story as a Jamaican woman who lived in the U.S. for two decades before deciding to move to Ghana to provide her children with a unique upbringing. Thompson discusses the process of moving to Ghana, particularly as a single mom, including the legal aspects, housing, transportation, and finances. She also speaks on cultural acclimation, the importance of networking, and the fun aspects of living in Ghana like festivals, ...
Dr. Linda Enoh's Inspiring Journey Back to Africa
March 02, 2024 03:27 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBI had the priviledge of having an enlightening discussion about the African repatriation journey with Dr. Linda Enoh, a former college professor turned tourism consultant and marketing strategist. Dr. Enoh, originally from Congo and being a fluent speaker of multiple languages, shares her expertise on tourism and the impacts and experiences of tourism in Africa. Having been born in Morocco and studying in the US, she aims for an authentic and inspiring narrative of her family's journey back ...
Wealth Management Secrets - Unveiling Money Myths
February 03, 2024 03:07 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBWealth management professional Sharon Carter discusses common money myths, particularly those affecting individuals from Africa and the Caribbean. As a specialist in life insurance, annuities, and long-term disability at Northeast Planning Group, Carter highlighted the limitations of traditional saving methods such as storing money in banks or under mattresses. She underscored the necessity of diversification and financial education, touching on various financial buckets like tax-deferred, t...
Video & Podcasting - Top Production Tips
January 26, 2024 23:34 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode of 'Chatting with the Experts', I, Paula Okonneh, sit down with special guest Mark DeLeon, a serial entrepreneur, insurance broker, and tech enthusiast from Toronto. I delve into Mark's professional journey and explore his expertise in creating video content. Our discussion primarily focuses on simple tips and tools for creating high-quality video and audio content for podcasts, particularly relevant in the context of 2023. Mark shares insights on various types of microphones,...
Put That Oxygen Mask On Yourself First, Ladies
January 19, 2024 07:19 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBThis week I speak with holistic health and wellness advocate, international speaker and author, Marva Riley. Marva shares insights on the importance of self-care, particularly for women juggling multiple roles. She discusses the idea of 'putting on your own oxygen mask first', alluding to the need to take care of one's own health before helping others. Marva shares advice on intermittent fasting, maintaining a balanced diet, the importance of physical activity, and the role of mindset in one...
Setting Roots in Ghana - An In-Depth Look with Mary Oluonye
January 10, 2024 21:23 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBMary Oluonye, a Nigerian-American author and the co-owner of Celmar Travel & Tours: Africa Travel Planning & Tour Operator based in the USA and Ghana shares her experiences and invaluable insights that can be used by people planning on relocating to Ghana. She discusses key elements like researching your desired country, legal aspects, visas, healthcare, infrastructure, political stability, technology, food, and cost of living. Mary’s advice on preparing oneself for the cultural shift inc...
The Power in Your Story - Inspiring Women to Share & Empower
December 18, 2023 22:45 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBPaula Okonneh dives into a vibrant conversation with Lisa Santiago, a multifaceted publisher, coach, and minister. With over 125 books published for more than 80 authors, Lisa brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table. Together, they unravel the transformative power of personal stories. Lisa shares her captivating journey in the publishing world, providing a window into how personal experiences are skillfully woven into self-help guides, autobiographies, and poetry. As the discus...
Smart Money Management During the Holiday Season
December 14, 2023 05:05 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh sits down with financial expert Carolina Aponte to discuss smart money management during the holiday season. As the festive period approaches, it's crucial to maintain financial accountability and ensure you're prepared for any expenses or financial obligations that may arise. Carolina, an award-winning author and entrepreneur, shares practical tips and insights to help listeners navigate holiday spending without derailing th...
Menopause Demystified-Insights for Women Worldwide
December 04, 2023 05:05 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode of Chatting with the Experts, host Paula Okonneh engages with Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, a board certified OBGYN, to discuss menopause and provide insights and knowledge to educate and uplift women worldwide. Dr. Toya explains the definition of menopause and its symptoms, delves into the concept of perimenopause, highlights the importance of understanding the broader health implications of menopause, and explores treatment options available for menopause. She also addresses t...
The Essentials of Wellbeing, Resilience, and Recovery
November 29, 2023 05:56 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBTesse Akpeki, founder of Future Focused Wellbeing and Resilience, discusses the concepts of recovery, resilience, and wellbeing. She imparts helpful strategies for caring for oneself while caring for others. She shares the Resiliency Framework founded on four pillars: competence, confidence, connection, and character. Additionally, she talks about the importance of control, coping, and contribution as the underpinning pillars of a wellbeing and resilience foundation.
Scaling Up - Business Success Tips for Women
November 15, 2023 07:24 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBDiscover key strategies for scaling women-owned enterprises in the debut episode of 'Chatting with the Experts' TV Show. Nanette Thélémaque, a seasoned entrepreneur shares insights and offers strategies for growing female-led businesses. Some topics covered were: entrepreneurial resilience, strategic planning, marketing, financial management, and strategic alliances.
Dieula Previlon on Trauma, Healing & Empowerment
July 24, 2023 05:26 - 29 minutes - 22.6 MBIn the world of trauma recovery and women's empowerment, few figures are as inspiring and influential as Dieula Previlon. Born in Haiti, Dieula has used her experiences, faith, and unyielding tenacity to emerge from the depths of personal trauma and become a beacon of hope for other survivors. Dieula Previlon, a fellow Caribbean woman is the founder and executive director of "ElevateHer International Ministries". Dieula is a beacon of empowerment for women, enabling them to heal from trauma ...
Unlocking Success, Mentorship and Work-Life Balance Strategies
June 06, 2023 05:05 - 31 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this bonus podcast episode of "Chatting with the Experts," host Paula Okonneh interviews Pamela Lue-Hing, a leadership growth expert, speaker, and thought leader. Paula, an immigrant woman herself, typically focuses on the struggles and triumphs of immigrant women from Africa and the Caribbean. However, this bonus episode features a conversation with Pamela, an African-American woman from Charlotte. Pamela shares her background, discussing her 40 years of experience in sales and her previo...
A Christian, An Attorney and a Conflict Management Strategist
December 28, 2022 11:49 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBTabitha Liburd is an attorney and conflict management strategist, born in Guyana and now living in Michigan . The CEO of Marshall Duke Consulting, and also a Christian, Tabitha was directed by God to change professions from law to conflict resolution. To hear how this came about is nothing short of a testimony of God’s guidance and direction in her life. Tabitha sees her job as a gift “ when God showed me conflict resolution as a profession, I was being pastored by Pastor Miles Monroe. And...
More Than a Powder Puff and a Lipstick
November 15, 2022 10:24 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBMarietta Carter-Narcisse is a beauty entrepreneur or beautypreneur, a 30 plus year veteran celebrity makeup artist, and a department head makeup artist for film and television. As a beauty entrepreneur, she is passionate about teaching others how to succeed in the business of film and television through online educational classes at Marietta’s Virtual Make-up Academy. With a Master of Science Degree in Higher Education and current cosmetology licenses in both California and Florida, Mariet...
Buy Black Buy Default
November 01, 2022 18:37 - 26 minutes - 25.8 MBDr. La Toya Luces-Sampson is a physician and an entrepreneur. An extremely dynamic woman, she is the proud owner of 2 businesses. La Toya is the CEO and founder of Buy Default, a curated directory of Black professionals and Black businesses who cater and serve the Black community. She is also the president and CEO of her own OBGYN practice Amina OBGYN Consultants, an independent contracting company that provides hospital based services.
A Coach Who Wants You To Excel
October 18, 2022 13:12 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MBMaggie Jean, CEO of MJ's Coaching and Business Solutions LLC and team member of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team is a coach " who believes in you every step of the way. A coach who wants you to excel, who wants you to grow, who wants you to perform at a level that you never expected. A coach who will remind you that there is nothing called perfection." Talking with Maggie was a joy. Listen and discover why!
Life Insurance, Disability and Annuities
October 05, 2022 10:33 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MBSharon Carter is a wealth management professional who focuses on life insurance, disability and annuities. She says we need to look at life insurance, disability and annuities as vehicles and tools that we can access and use when needed. Life Insurance - is not just about leaving a lump sum of money for your loved ones when you pass. A person can use their life insurance when they are alive and if they're going through a life challenge. For example, if they're diagnosed with an illness, the...
Social Media is A Serving Tool
September 06, 2022 10:51 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBSocial Media Specialist Turiya Hodge says that social media is a serving tool. She says that even though business owners are encouraged to position products and services on the web they should look at social media as a way to serve customers and not just a means to sell to them. Turiya says “ You might put out a message, you might do a post, you might drop a video. And you're looking at social media and you might see your stats, you know. You might not have a like, or you might not have a ...
Coaching Confident Christian Coaches
July 05, 2022 10:59 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBDoreen Lettsome Reid is a certified business coach to confident Christian women coaches from all around the world. She coaches high performing Christian coaches 40 years and over, and teaches and coaches them on how to develop a business blueprint, to gain clarity of their specific mission message mandate to lay a firm foundation with their business structure services, products, and policies. These procedures build the business framework and construction so that they can work together to o...
From Zimbabwe
June 21, 2022 12:26 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MBPrecious Nyarambi moved from Zimbabwe to South Africa because she believed that the economic growth in Zimbabwe was not supportive of young people. She is now a a Social Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Coach, Mentor and Author. She is now the founder of Vessels of Virtue and the Managing Director for Elohay Cleaners & Prember Holdings. Moving to Zimbabwe was extremely difficult and she found herself on the verge of being homeless . However, she believes those challenges are still making ...
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
May 31, 2022 04:07 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBMarie McKenzie is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, a highly accomplished Registered Nurse and #1 Amazon Bestseller. Her book, “Things That Keep Me Up At Night” was based on her personal trauma as a childhood sexual victim and her journey of healing and thriving. Born in Jamaica her dream was to become a nurse like her aunt. It took her years to achieve this but as an Emergency Room Nurse assisting physicians in caring for many victims of sexual violence , Marie found her purpose. She was able...
Always An Opportunity
May 17, 2022 18:42 - 36 minutes - 30.4 MBNo matter where you are from there is always an opportunity for you to grow says Christelle Mombo-Zigah. Born and raised in France by Congolese parents, Christelle moved to the USA 12 years ago with a master’s degree in International Economics from La Sorbonne University. A lifelong learner , she recently graduated with an executive MBA (Stanford LEAD) at Stanford GSB and her dream is to become an executive in her tech company . She speaks French, English, and Spanish learned Swedish and Arab...
College Bound Determination
May 03, 2022 12:24 - 39 minutes - 37.5 MBCollege Bound Determination Founder Carol Ben-Davies, is a first generation American born to Sierra Leonean parents who arrived in the US in the 70’s. Carol talks about her college experience and how it was instrumental in her career decisions and subsequently her business. When Carol was 14 years old her parents moved to a small town in North Carolina and she struggled with being a first generation American with African parents. However once she went to college that changed. For her, it w...
End Child Marriages
April 05, 2022 00:21 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBBongai Mhloyi Is the CEO and Founder of End Child Marriages. Her mission is to eradicate child marriages by giving girls - in some parts of Zimbabwe, an alternative to child marriages - through education. Educating these girls and providing better options for them is her passion. Bongai grew up in Zimbabwe and migrated to the US in 1985 in pursuit of a better education and a better life. Working as a social worker in PA she started the American and African Youth Leadership Foundation to help ...
Immigrating Was Hard
March 22, 2022 08:39 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBNwanneka Tesy moved from Nigeria to Texas with her parents and siblings when she was 7. It was a difficult move. Immigrating was hard! The first 12 years were extremely difficult but what started to help her was when she tapped into her creativity and artistic side. That allowed her to escape the pain of being so far from her original home. Nwanneka speaks from the heart about the complexities of being parented by Nigerian parents in the US and advises anyone planning to relocate to be patien...
South Africa to The UK
March 01, 2022 13:34 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLeigh Huxley grew up in South Africa. She started out in the beauty industry and was the owner of her own skin care business inDurban, South Africa for thirteen and a half years where she was passionate about helping women embrace and enhance their outer beauty. She has now come full circle and is passionate about helping women learn to love and accept themselves by helping them find their personal identity and empowering them to transform their relationship with themselves through unconditio...
It Can Be Done - IIava
February 15, 2022 13:33 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MBRahel Mwitula Williams is the lead designer at ILAVA which means “It Can Be Done”. Ilava is a socially responsible lifestyle brand using fashion- mainly African fashion, to empower women and create change globally. ILAVA is a registered non profit and has enabled Rahel to impact women and leaders across the world.
From Monseratt
February 01, 2022 18:57 - 33 minutes - 31.8 MBIda Blake moved from Monseratt to the UK at the tender age of 17. Listen to how she discovered that she was now in a new system where race and class mattered but how when she renewed her relationship with God she was able to change her mindset.
Purpose On Fire
January 18, 2022 17:43 - 35 minutes - 33.5 MBJacquel Tucker born in Jamaica talks candidly about the company My Purpose on Fire. Tune in to hear her journey on how she created a nonprofit and a for-profit company to serve people in her home country and in her community in Georgia.
Cameroonian - Coach | Author | Speaker
January 05, 2022 11:35 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MBFellow AFRICAN sister Lucie Matsouaka is a Senior Professional Career Coach, a Youth Leadership Coach, an Author and Speaker . Born in Cameroon, she schooled in Benin, Burkina Faso and migrated to the US 18 years ago. She now lives and works in Cary, North Carolina and has a passion for the youth
Looking Ahead to 2022
December 31, 2021 03:21 - 2 minutes - 3.83 MBI'm humbled and grateful to all my guests on Chatting with the Experts. You all knocked me off my feet when I reached out to you and you said “yes”. I have been overjoyed by the success of the podcast . I could not have done it without you. I know that the year hasn't ended yet but I can not forget the journey it took to get me here and why I do what I do . I also did not want my thank you to get lost in the new year festivities
Happy Holidays
December 22, 2021 18:47 - 1 minute - 3.22 MBWishing a very Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas to all my guests on Chatting with the Experts. I want to thank each of you for setting aside some time to be a guest on my podcast . I enjoyed each and every one of you. You were so special in your different ways and I really appreciated the fact that you hung out with me. I of course wanted you to be a guest on my show because you've all done such interesting and marvelous and different things in your lives and I feel that when I or anyone el...
St Thomas and New York
November 29, 2021 04:18 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBEdie Clarke was born in New York but raised on the island of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands. She returned to New York to attend college after graduating from high school in St Thomas but opted to attend a technical school for video production instead. Today Edie Clarke is a self-taught remote video creator and YouTube channel manager. For the past 6 years she has used video to build her business and other entrepreneurs businesses by providing them with easy to use tools and teaching them ...
Podcasting Coaching & Immigrant Women
November 16, 2021 17:40 - 4 minutes - 7.09 MBPodcasting, Coaching and Immigrant Women's stories is what Paula Okonneh host of Chatting With the Experts focuses on in this episode. Her journey into podcasting, podcast coaching and why she decided to highlight the success stories of immigrant women from Africa and the Caribbean is worth listening to.
Excellence Surpasses Everything
November 02, 2021 05:56 - 31 minutes - 44.6 MBExcellence surpasses everything was a key lesson Suzan Hart learned from a very early age after being singled out by her teacher and bullied in school. Suzan, her mom and her sister migrated to Canada when Suzan was only 4 years old. As a result of those experiences, Suzan says “If you are good at something, it doesn't matter the color, of your skin, or whatever it is, excellence surpasses everything. Excellence gets doors opens, excellence gives you access. And so, as long as I pursued ex...
I immigrated to Canada
September 28, 2021 10:35 - 31 minutes - 44.8 MBMarguerite Orane immigrated to Canada in 2009 and says that there is a lesson for immigrant women. " When we come to a new country, especially North America, the established diaspora - we are told, or we feel the need to assimilate, but I think it's very important to remain and stay true to who we are and the culture that we grew up with and to not hide that light under a bushel. Be proud of being Jamaican , proud of being Nigerian, proud of being Grenadian, Trinidadian, whatever it is, Ghana...
Guyanese Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur
September 14, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 24.1 MBGuyanese Immigrant Renate Moore is an author ,speaker, entrepreneur who went from writing children's books to creating a cafe then moved on to the health and wellness part with a cookbook. She grew that into online cooking classes when COVID started and has developed that into a line of healthy herbs and spices . She also has been a speaker at many health and wellness conferences.
Bahamas, Nigeria, the US and Monique
August 24, 2021 07:23 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBMonique Russell is of Bahamian and Nigerian heritage and now lives in the US. She is the CEO of Clear Communication Solutions, a podcaster , a coach of immigrant women and a first time author. Her mission is to bridge the gap between black cultures by having open and honest conversations. In her first year in College Monique was very active in the African Students Association (ASA) and Council of African American Students (CAS) and quickly learned that the differences in cultures were due ...
Why I left Jamaica-Marva Riley
August 03, 2021 20:53 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MBWhen asked why she left Jamaica, Marva Riley says " We came to the United States for economic opportunities, not because we didn't love or beautiful island and the weather and everything that Jamaica has to offer, but for the economic opportunities" Marva Riley is also the author of the book " Eat! Sleep! Meditate! A Nurse's Guide to Health" - Marva Riley. It's a holistic health and wellness book and a memoir.
Corine LaFont from Trinidad to Jamaica
July 19, 2021 09:53 - 30 minutes - 43.1 MBIn this episode I speak with Corine La Font who emigrated from Trinidad to Jamaica. She is a PR and Communications Consultant, Podcaster, Speaker, Author and Online Business Coach. Check out what she offers at her website: https://www.lafontandassociates.com/
Alicia Couri - Audacious and Confident
June 29, 2021 03:35 - 39 minutes - 30.5 MBAlicia Couri can be described as an audacious and confident woman. She didn't start out this way and says confidence is something she struggled with her whole life. She related it back to growing up in Australia where she and her sister were the only children in her school with dark complexions. She spoke of leaving Trinidad for Australia with a strong sense of self but returning with very low self-esteem. It took her a long time to recognize what was going on and then to de-program herself...
Nanette Thelemaque - St Barts, Jamaica and more
June 04, 2021 07:51 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MBNanette Thelemaque's paternal grandmother was from Negril Jamaica while her paternal grandfather was from St. Barts also known as Saint Barthélemy. Her maternal grandfather immigrated to the US from Mexico and is an indigenous Mexican while her maternal grandmother is a mixture of African American, Native American and German ancestry. We talk about the interesting culture found in the household of immigrants and what it felt like being a 2nd or 3rd generation American. Nanette is the own...
Alexandra Zion An Educator
May 19, 2021 03:56 - 23 minutes - 17.8 MBAlexandra Zion, a young Nigerian woman came to the US as a student in 2018 to continue her education, pursue a master's degree in research in Afrofuturism , post-colonialism, to build relationships with students within and outside the classroom while also preparing to be an educator someday. She considers herself to be a success! Find out why.
A Nigerian's Struggle To Triumph
April 30, 2021 13:31 - 21 minutes - 14.3 MBStruggle to Triumph is how Tomide Awe, the senior revenue strategy and operations manager at Twitter, founder of Olori - an African fashion brand that celebrates African culture & heritage whilst empowering women and fellow podcaster describes her life’s journey . On today’s episode, she shares her educational and professional journey from living in Nigeria, immigrating to the UK for college and now living and working in the US. If you believe success is a series of never failing - t...
Puerto Rican or Dominican
April 15, 2021 08:21 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMy guest Lisa Santiago McNeill is a third generation Latin American, Puerto Rican, and Bahamian who thought for many years that she was Dominican and Bahamian! Listen to her fascinating story as she weaves through the different cultures.
I Came to America - Aisha Martin
March 31, 2021 22:31 - 33 minutes - 23.9 MBAisha Martin was born in the United States but was taken by her parents to Germany and lived the first 17 or 18 years of her life abroad. She immigrated to the United States which was essentially her country of birth but felt like an immigrant here.