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Ignite 2 Impact Podcast - Raise up and Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders

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Conversations with leaders that are igniting their community, our nation and the world to be a better place. Be inspired and enlightened as we pull back the curtain and dive into intimate and energetic dialog with tips and tactics from achievers and doers with host and Master Leadership Strategist, Dr. Geneva Williams.

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Ep 117 Learning From Grief

December 09, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 42 MB

Grief is an impossible emotion to avoid. Throughout life, we may often find ourselves in moments of loss, no longer having a person whom we’d never imagined this journey without. While the pain of mourning is undeniable, the loss of a loved one does not have to halt your destiny and growth forever. Today we speak with Lori Tucker-Sullivan. Lori is an author whose writings have appeared in a number of world-renowned publications including the Washington Post, Motherwell, and The Sun. She ho...

Ep. 116 Top 3 Lessons We Learned From Covid - 19, and Why Healthcare Will Never Be The Same

November 11, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 32.5 MB

Meet Denise Fair Razo, who found herself at the forefront of Detroit's battle with Covid-19 when appointed as chief public health officer by Detroit's mayor just a few months before the pandemic's start. 2020 catapulted the American healthcare industry into the spotlight as never before. The Covid-19 pandemic altered every facet of our previous concepts of normality.  Detroit found itself at the epicenter of the chaos, at many points leading the nation in infection rates. Amongst the tra...

Ep 94 The Best Ways to Keep It Together during Difficult Times

September 02, 2021 14:00 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MB

Feeling out of balance during these times? Not sure how to stay happy and positive? Dr. Geneva talks with Dr. Michele Leno about personal development tips and ways to keep it together and be happy even in difficult times. This insightful conversation with one of the most renowned mental health experts will inspire YOU and help get you back in sync. Dr. Leno is a native of Detroit and a licensed psychologist in the state of Michigan. She completed her undergraduate studies at Marygrove Coll...

Ep 103 Good Health can Equal Happiness

August 26, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MB

What’s the link between happiness and health? If you’re happy, you may be giving great benefits to your health, scientific evidence says. It seems being happy helps boost the immune system, reduce pain, protect against heart disease, and help fight stress. Being happy promotes a healthy lifestyle. And...guess what,  being happy may even increase your life expectancy. Join Dr. Geneva and her extraordinary guest, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and national leader, Florine Mark, as they talk a...

Ep 97 How Entrepreneurs can Reimagine a Compelling Vision for their Business in 2021

August 19, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 37.8 MB

The vision for your business may have taken a real turn during this past, very difficult year. When you started you most likely had an awesome vision as well as specific goals. Yet over time, and especially in the last year, perhaps you’ve become uncertain about your short and long-term business goals or feel your vision isn't as compelling as it once was.  Join in the conversation with Dr. Geneva and Dr. ZaLonya Allen, President & CEO of the National Entrepreneurs Association, as they dis...

Ep. 115 Over 50, Underemployed and Not the Way I Used To Be

August 12, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 41.3 MB

Did you know you could be on your way to living in or near poverty with an entirely different lifestyle as you age? Dr. Geneva discusses this real-life phenomenon with aging expert Elizabeth White and offers solutions and practical advice to avoiding financial insecurity and limited finances as we age. Elizabeth White, author of 55, Underemployed and Faking Normal (Simon and Schuster), advocates aging solutions for older adults facing uncertain work and financial insecurity.  When she co...

 Ep. 114 How to Motivate, Model, Mentor, Move as a Leader:The 4-M Model of Leadership

August 05, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MB

When you think of a good leader, what comes to mind? Leadership affects every aspect of our lives, from the workplace to our homes.  Meet Reverend Dr. Patricia Butler, respected clergy leader, and education expert who shares her innovative trademark approach to effective leadership. Through her educational career, teaching experience, and years of pastoring, Rev. Butler has developed a system of leadership known as the “4 M’s”. Join us as she elaborates on the 4-M Model of Leadership proce...

Ep. 113 The Reasons You’re NOT Living Your Best Life Now

July 29, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MB

  What’s stopping you from enjoying your life to the fullest? There’s nothing worse than untapped potential. We all have dreams, goals, and visions of an ideal life that...believe it or not, is attainable. What’s stopping us from reaching it?  Today, Dr. Geneva speaks to Silver Rae Fox, renowned coach and popular blog writer, about why many of us have failed to reach our “best life” status and how to overcome many of the roadblocks that prevent us from doing so.  Silver deposits coun...

Ep.112 How to Use Your Passion to Help Others 

July 22, 2021 14:00 - 35 minutes - 34.3 MB

Do you ever wonder how you can help others?  Today we have a special treat: a Morgan State University connection! Dr. Geneva speaks to fellow alumnus Matthew Reeds, millennial philanthropist and founder of the Reeds Fund, about how to turn your enthusiasm into ways to help others. The Reeds Fund is a Baltimore-based not-for-profit that educates, advocates, and liberates families impacted by autism and sarcoidosis.  After experiencing inadequacies within Baltimore, Maryland’s healthcare...

Mistakes Women of Color Make in the Corporate Workplace and How to Fix Them

July 15, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 37.5 MB

Are you dealing with challenges at your workplace? Studies say women of color, especially Black women, experience huge barriers, unfair treatment, and lack of opportunities in the corporate workplace.  Today, we speak with Linda Taliaferro, successful corporate executive and career advisor, about strategies to successfully navigate the workplace in corporate America, especially as a woman of color. KEY TAKEAWAYS  Imposter Syndrome at the workplace and how to deal with it Examining the...

Ep 110. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Growing Old

May 20, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MB

There’s a difference between getting older and getting old. Who said that we had to let a little age slow us down? Today we speak with Wendy Adlerstein in part two of a series focusing on the myths and misconceptions of aging, as well as ways to stay vibrant as we grow.  Wendy holds a B.A. from Clark University in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, she holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worceste...

Ep.109 The Top Reasons You're Not Sticking with Your Exercise Routine

May 07, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MB

Are you struggling with sticking to an exercise routine?  Do you say to yourself, “I know I should be working out, but…” Join us as we talk with Milton Oliver, my personal trainer and coach, and a CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) about the best ways to stick to your exercise routines so that you can look and feel good. What’s holding you back from achieving the body you’ve always dreamed of? We discuss these barriers, ways to defeat them, and a wide array of healthy habi...

Ep 108 The Best Ways to Overcome Fear

April 29, 2021 14:00 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB

What if every goal you’ve dreamed of accomplishing lived on the other side of fear? Today, we speak with Dr. Ashley Little who, among many other things, is the co-author of the best-selling book “Dear Fear: 18 Powerful Lessons Of Living Your Best Life Outside Of Fear.”.   Dr. Little received her undergraduate degree in English from North Carolina A&T State University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a Doctorate in Humanitarian and Leadership. She is...

Ep. 106 Throwback -The Start of Extraordinary Impact

April 02, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 15.5 MB

Using your influence for positive personal growth can change your life. In this throwback episode, Dr. Geneva talks about the vision behind the Ignite2Impact podcast to help people unleash their influence and create extraordinary impact in organizations, within the community, and in everyday life. Whether you want better results in your life, career or community, are eager to hear some great influencer advice, or just want to be inspired to make good things happen, this is the podcast for ...

Ep 105 Special Edition: Looking Forward - A Girlfriend Chat

March 25, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

We've come thru one of the most challenging years ever. 2020 was a time no one was prepared for or predicted. Yet, the year started with The Vision 20/20 Experience, on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the historic Hotel St. Regis in Detroit, Michigan. Presented by Dr. Geneva Speaks, Dr. Geneva hosted the symposium to show women how to find their purpose and power The event attracted over 200 women who spent the day creating compelling visions and learning about how to look good, feel good an...

Ep 104 Goal-Setting to Build a Dream Career

March 18, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

How do you plan for your career? Setting goals is an essential component of the career planning process. For a satisfying, successful career, you need goals. Join Dr. Geneva and her guest, Judge Leonia Lloyd, well known author, lawyer, and district court judge, as they talk about and inspire others about reaching dreams and achieving goals. Leonia Lloyd is a public speaker and author whose career as a judge, lawyer, and teacher has spanned decades serving the citizens of Detroit. Having ...

Special Episode 103 Mary Wilson: Why Living Life With Passion is Key to Living a Supreme Life

February 11, 2021 17:23 - 52 minutes - 96.5 MB

This Special Episode is a re-release of the conversation Dr. Geneva had with her friend, Mary Wilson, the legendary founding member of the Supremes, who passed on Monday, February 8, 2021. The conversation was recorded on April 2, 2018. Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson discusses on this podcast her courageous life from childhood through the height of the Supremes, to the turn of the century.  Her story from the Brewster projects of Detroit to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of F...

Ep 102 Walking Out Your Vision

February 04, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 39 MB

Do you sometimes feel you don’t have a clue about what you’re doing? That you seem to be in a fog,  walking in the dark, or going in circles because you don’t really have a vision or clear sense of direction? You're not alone. So many people feel like that at some point in their lives. Join the conversation with Dr. Geneva and inner confidence strategist Regina Robinson as they talk about creating and clarifying your vision and strategies to discover the power within to unleash purpose a...

Ep 95 Finding ME time when there is no FREE time in TOUGH times 

February 01, 2021 18:55 - 33 minutes - 32.3 MB

Is it the end of the day and you suddenly realize you haven't done a single thing that really makes you happy? Bottom line- you haven't made yourself a priority. Dr. Geneva talks with Rashida Williams, well known motivational speaker and beauty expert, about self-care tips and other ideas to find Me time even in the midst of difficulty. Rashida Williams, founder, and CEO of The Glam Doctor is an award-winning makeup artist, educator, mentor, and public speaker who transforms lives by unl...

Ep 96 Top Ways to Conquer Limiting Beliefs during Difficult Times

February 01, 2021 18:53 - 36 minutes - 35 MB

"We learn our belief systems as very little children, and then we move through life creating experiences to match our beliefs. Look back in your own life and notice how often you have gone through the same experience." –Louise L. Hay Yes, those thoughts, often negative ones that run around in our head. We can let those thoughts run wild or turn them into positive action. Dr. Geneva talks with Business Operations Strategist, Arian Hargrove about resiliency and other attributes that help us ...

Ep 101 From 9-5 to Entrepreneur

January 28, 2021 15:00 - 37 minutes - 36 MB

Are you thinking about changing careers? Or perhaps needing to pivot your business? Do you dream of a new career but don't know how to make it happen? Get inspired and pick up some great advice in this conversation with Dr. Geneva and her guest, Dawniel Winningham, a leading wealth-building influencer. Hear their conversation about the steps for transitioning your career and the goals for breakthrough success.  International Wealth Building Expert Dawniel Patterson Winningham empowers th...

Ep 100 The Big 4 Secrets to Setting Goals, Achieving Success

January 21, 2021 15:30 - 21 minutes - 21 MB

Are you really good at setting goals but sometimes don't do so great on the achieving end? Join master leadership coach Dr. Geneva on her 100th Ignite2Impact podcast as she shares the 4 top secrets to achieving success thru goal setting.  Award-winning executive Geneva Jones Williams (Dr. Geneva) is a speaker, author, and leadership strategist for business executives, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders. She is the founder and CEO of Dr. Geneva Speaks, LLC whose mission is to educate an...

Ep 99 The Shifting Vision on Aging

January 14, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 34.9 MB

What comes to mind when you think about getting old? Do you think frail and helpless or active and vibrant? Do you worry about aging?  Let's join the conversation with Dr. Geneva and Wendy Adlerstein, executive and gerontology expert, as they discuss the shifting views about what it means to grow old. Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, a Wellesley, MA resident, is an owner and Executive Director at FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston. Wendy has more than 20 years of experience in working ...

Ignite 2 Impact

January 07, 2021 14:07

After a 40+ year career as an award-winning, innovative nonprofit leader, Dr. Geneva Williams reinvented herself as an author, international speaker, podcaster, and title-holding advocate for women to live fit, fine, and a vibrant life. A late-life beauty queen, entrepreneur, and online course creator, Dr. Geneva shows women that you can do anything at any age. She delivers a powerful message on legacy and leadership. As a facilitator and workshop leader, her talks center around how to c...

Ep 98 Reaching your Goals: You Can and Will

January 06, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MB

Do you dream big but never seem to get what you want? You aim high but reaching goals never seems to happen and you’re not sure what you’re doing wrong. You're not alone. According to Forbes, almost 92% of people fail to reach their goals. Want some tips and advice?  Listen to this conversation between Dr. Geneva and Avalaura Gaither, Certified Life Coach about sure-fire ways to reach your goals...because you can and will!  "Embrace all that you are, in service to the world and to your...

Ep 93 What it Takes to Find Joy During Difficult Times

December 03, 2020 15:00 - 32 minutes - 31.5 MB

Feeling mentally and physically drained or uninspired especially when times are tough?  Dr. Geneva talks with Dr. Portia Lockett to find answers and tips on how to inspire yourself, find happiness and help others in spite of difficulties. This conversation will inspire YOU to create extraordinary impact in your business, in your everyday personal life, and in the community. Everyone has a purpose, but not everyone knows their purpose early in life. At the age of seven, Dr.Portia Lockett ...

Ep 92 Secrets to Making Positive Moves during Difficult Times

November 26, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 36.8 MB

Do you worry about what to do next in your career...business...life especially when times get tough? Listen to some great advice and tips about making the right moves even in the face of adversity in this conversation with Dr. Geneva and special guest Kim Boudreau Smith. Throughout a decades-spanning career, crossing a myriad of job descriptions and industries, Kim Boudreau Smith has achieved success, because she pays attention to and develops Her Bold Voice. Kim provides support and enc...

Ep. 91 Practicing Self Care and Kindness During Difficult Times

November 19, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 35.4 MB

Do you know some of the best ways to take care of yourself especially during tough times? Are you confused about how to start a self care routine when things are difficult and still make yourself a priority? What are some really great self care ideas that you can do today? Margaret "Peg" Tallet, renowned nonprofit fundraiser and community leader, provides answers on how to practice self care, and be kind to yourself, even in tough times. CEO of Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting, Peg is dee...

Ep.90 Loretta Bush Speaks on How to Stay Resilient in Difficult Times

November 05, 2020 17:03 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Is it hard for you to bounce back when you've had a major change or misfortune? Do you sometimes feel mentally and physically drained during tough times? Loretta Bush, CEO and President of Authority Health gives us answers, tips, and advice on how to deal with these questions and more in this conversation about Resiliency in Difficult Times. Loretta V. Bush has been a leader in the health and human service field for over 35years. Mrs. Bush has demonstrated her commitment to access to hea...

Ep. 89 Justice on the Jersey Shore Leadership Lesson #4

February 29, 2020 16:15 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MB

When you’re consistent, honest and do what you say you’re going to do— the people you lead will start to take notice.  This episode is the fourth installment in my Leadership Lesson series. It is a collection of insights gained while reliving the stories from my father, Ermon K. Jones’ fight for civil rights. These lessons and more are documented in our book, Justice on the Jersey Shore.  In this segment of the series, hear why integrity and credibility are two absolutely essential ingre...

Ep.88 Justice on the Jersey Shore Leadership Lesson #3

February 27, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MB

Truly impactful leadership leaves something behind that can be felt long after your departure from any industry, organization or community.  This episode is the third installment in my Leadership Lesson series- a collection of insights on truly impactful leadership takeaways, debuting during Black History Month. I share lessons learned while writing the book, Justice on the Jersey Shore with my father, Ermon K. Jones who fought for change during some of the most segregated times in America...

Ep. 87 Justice on the Jersey Shore: Leadership Lesson #2 Black History Month

February 26, 2020 18:18 - 16 minutes - 29.5 MB

Going against the grain comes with the territory as a leader— it’s often an indication you’re headed toward making truly meaningful change. This episode is the second installment in my Leadership Lesson series- a set of episodes focused on impact leadership with an emphasis on Black History Month. I offer examples from leaders like my father, Ermon K. Jones, who helped to transform our small New Jersey community and the country at large, during a highly segregated time in American history....

Ep. 85 Cheryl Walker Robinson:

February 01, 2020 15:53 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MB

Cheryl Walker-Robertson is the founder of Protocol International, offering interactive etiquette and protocol workshops and consultations for today’s executives and tomorrow's business leaders. Ms.Walker-Robertson is recognized as a person of extraordinary talent and ability and is often in demand as a speaker and expert on issues facing today’s market. Her client range represents Fortune 500 business, government, education, entertainment and more. In addition, her background including 25 ...

Ep.84 N. Charles Anderson: The Leadership History Maker in Action

November 11, 2019 22:56 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MB

  Honored to talk with N. Charles Anderson, my friend and colleague for many years. Congratulations to him for his work being part of the Library of Congress.  N. Charles Anderson was born on February 7, 1953, in Gaston County, North Carolina to Fannie Mae Moses Anderson and Nicodemus Anderson. He graduated from West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1971 and attended Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina where he studied business administr...

Ep 83 Dr. Sandye P. Johnson: Transforming Education in Harlem

September 19, 2019 19:58 - 34 minutes - 62.3 MB

  Dr. Sandye Poitier Johnson, renowned educator with a career that spans four decades, retired principal of Thurgood Marshall Academy, former adjunct professor at City College and adjunct professor at Kean College, New Jersey, knows what it takes to turn a school around. She did what it takes to make a Title I public school an International Baccalaureate World School, the first NY Title I school to achieve this status. Currently the Executive Director of the Harlem Renaissance Educatio...

Ep 82 Charmaine Brown: NAWBO Leader On the Move to Impact Michigan Business Women

September 01, 2019 17:35 - 34 minutes - 63 MB

Charmaine Brown is the President of the Board Of Directors of the Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses. The organization currently has 90 chapters in the United States and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d' Enterprises Mond...

Dr. Stacie NC Grant: Legacy of Faith Grows #Faithpreneurs & Entrepreneurs Ep. 81

July 23, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 65.5 MB

Climbing any success ladder takes constant prayers, a good plan, and resources. A successful person will see how her ideas come full circle once a vision elevates rapidly. Meet Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant, Empowerment Specialist, Event Strategist, TV Media Host, Author and Speaker. She has witnessed an incredible turn-around in her life and business. And, as mind-blowing as it is, Grant can no longer hide the sizzling details.   Grant believes wholeheartedly in the mantra: Prayer is the key. F...

Veronica Hood: Real Girl Talk with Women Over 50 Ep. 80

July 16, 2019 20:10 - 29 minutes - 54.4 MB

Veronica Hood celebrates 28 years as an entrepreneur of Roloni's Boutique in Southfield, Michigan.        "I have always had a passion for helping women to feel better about themselves," said Hood. “Real Girl Talk” which is a monthly meeting held at her boutique where women discuss issues in their daily lives. Veronica Hood is the founder and creative director of the Ms. Black Fit and Fine Beauty Pageant for women 50 and over. It is a showcase of fitness, beauty and grace in women o...

Sabra Robinson: Hustle & Flow of Resilient Black Widowed Women Ep. 79

July 12, 2019 19:05 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MB

Baltimore native, Charlotte, NC resident, and Morgan State University alumna, Sabra Robinson is the founder of Black Women Widows Empowered, a nonprofit organization that empowers widows through various online and face-to-face mediums. She’s also the author of Widowed, But Not Wounded and Publisher of Today’s Widowed Woman of Color Magazine.   She was married to the love of her life Herbert Robinson for 23 years. Their union produced four children. Sadly, Herbert succumbed to Non-Hodgkin...

Tameika Isaac Devine: Work Life Integration Strategist & Leadership Mentor Ep. 78

July 10, 2019 19:11 - 30 minutes - 54.9 MB

As one of the nation’s leading experts in igniting change, Tameika Isaac Devine is a masterful communicator, community champion for more than a decade and change agent showing women and leaders the possibilities within. Tameika Isaac Devine is the founder of The Possibilities Institute, a peak performance consulting and public speaking firm specializing in providing personal and professional development for people who are called to a life of change.   Overcoming the nay-sayers, at age 2...

DeLores Pressley: Helping Others to Leverage Their leadership Voice Ep. 77

June 24, 2019 02:12 - 30 minutes - 55.9 MB

DeLores Pressley is a world-class Keynote Speaker, published Author and Life Coach with more than three decades of experience. She is the CEO of DeLores Pressley Worldwide and the Founder of She Elevates™ -  a non-profit organization created to empower young girls to become entrepreneurs. DeLores uses her voice as a platform to empower and help motivate thousands to take inspired actions, be confident and live their most marvelous life. Her writing skills are notable, as she has published m...

Dr. Towanna Burrous: Empowering Diverse Communities Through Coaching Ep. 76

May 23, 2019 21:01 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MB

Dr. Towanna Burrous, President, CoachDiversity Institute is a best-selling author, trainer, and an ICF professional certified coach (PCC) based in Washington, DC. As a much sought after executive coach, Towanna’s mission is to empower diverse communities through executive coaching. Her role is to test, re-test and ultimately drive the organization’s overarching vision, strategy, and tactical direction. The CoachDiversity team delivers training and curriculum for to-be coaches and customized...

Karen Taylor Bass: Change Agent. Media Expert. Podcaster. Yoga Instructor. Ep. 75

May 13, 2019 16:44 - 38 minutes - 71.4 MB

Karen Taylor Bass is the Founder and Media Strategist for TaylorMade Media, LLC. She has created strategic public relations, branding, and marketing campaigns for nonprofits, schools, corporations, luxury brands, celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Her talent is crafting engaging branding campaigns while simultaneously securing top-notch media placements. Karen’s placements range from the Associated Press, NY Daily News, New York Times, NPR, WBLS-FM (NY), Hot97-FM (NYC), ABC News, Was...

Judge Marilyn Atkins: The Triumph of Rosemary Ep. 74

May 08, 2019 23:55 - 36 minutes - 66.5 MB

Raised in Saginaw, Atkins worked hard to overcome childhood challenges, including family turmoil and abuse, to graduate from St. Joseph's High School. She continued her education at SVSU, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology.  Atkins then completed a law degree at the University of Detroit School of Law. After graduation, she became a lawyer and then was appointed the chief judge in Detroit's 36th District Court for 12 years until her retirement in 2012. After retiring from the benc...

Alison Vaughn: The Success and Style Coach Helping Others Reach Their Goals Ep. 73

April 29, 2019 20:20 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MB

Alison Vaughn is Founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, Inc., a nonprofit that has provided employment etiquette, career skills training and professional attire to 20,000 job seekers since 2000. In 2013, Jackets for Jobs opened an office in Botswana (Africa). Vaughn represented the organization on the NASDAQ floor where she rang the closing bell in 2006 and 2014. Vaughn is a Goldman Sachs Scholar, a graduate of the investment firm’s 10,000 Small Businesses Program. She is one of Martha Stewar...

Regina Robinson: Showing Others How to Fearlessly Strut Confidence Ep. 72

April 23, 2019 19:26 - 33 minutes - 60.5 MB

Regina Robinson is an Award Winning Global Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Inner Confidence Strategist who is widely known for engaging, motivating, and equipping women with the tools to unlock their inner confidence and become unstoppable women.She is widely known for engaging, motivating, an inspiring her audiences as she combines genuine inspiration, laughter, and practical principles to empower women to take immediate action in their lives, businesses, and careers. After years of teac...

Shawn Fair: Life in the Trenches Leader Ep. 71

April 14, 2019 16:21 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MB

Shawn is a leadership expert with a focus on corporate leadership, consultative sales, and vision. He illustrates leadership thus: lead by example, trustworthiness, mutual respect, and praise. He is uniquely skilled at using this simple yet profound ethos to bring leaders at all levels to the realization that their team’s performance is largely dependent upon their ability to lead. Shawn teaches what he lives, by drawing from the proficiency he has gained from over two decades of real-life,...

Carmen Thomas: Transformational Leader Helping Others to Shine Like GEMS Ep. 70

April 07, 2019 22:32 - 32 minutes - 59.5 MB

Leadership Coach. Consultant. Facilitator. Speaker. Entrepreneur. Carmen Thomas is a top notch exuberant entrepreneur.  She is the originator of Transformation Empowerment Solutions: a successful leadership firm that offers custom made winning programs, specializing in life changing leadership and organizational development.   As a LEADERSHIP COACH: Carmen Thomas is an advisor to a vast amount of Successful Entrepreneurial Businesses, Various Organizations, Chief Executive Officers and s...

Ola Jackson: Inspires Women of Color to Engage In Self-Care Ep. 69

April 01, 2019 01:14 - 25 minutes - 47.5 MB

For 28 years, as president of OWN: Onyx Woman Network, Ola Jackson has been a voice and given a voice to women in business.   It was Mother’s Day 1991, when Ola received a handmade Mother’s Day card from her husband and son and a check that would redirect her path from employee to business owner. Ola created an 8-page local newsletter that grew into a national business magazine called Onyx Woman. She expanded to produce sell-out women’s conferences, a television talk show and began spe...

Demarra Gardner: Black Women About Business Doing Well and Fabulous Ep. 68

March 24, 2019 15:27 - 30 minutes - 56.2 MB

Demarra Gardner is founder of Black Women About Business (BWAB) which supports black female leaders intersect business and wellness so they can lead optimal lives. They provide business planning, executive coaching, training, retreats, and resources, such as the BWAB podcast. Not only is Demarra founder of BWAB, she has also been a successful entrepreneur since 2007 as principal of Change Agent Consulting (CAC), a national full-service consulting practice. CAC is comprised of a dynamic te...

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