Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings"Dr. Maq,” Maquisha Mullins, PhD, hosts the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast, sharing valuable tips and strategies for career and business advancement. Through expert insights, LSG empowers entrepreneurs and career professionals across multiple industries to eliminate hesitation and take progressive action. To contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. Visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Free Download
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2.11 Celebrating the Leadership of Women
April 12, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBDr. Maq has been privileged to interview some great women leaders across multiple industries. In this bonus episode she shares historical facts about Women's History Month and highlights of her previous interviews. Take note of some episodes you may want to re-listen to or listen to for the first time. Listen to your favorite episodes https://leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts or listen now https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Get ...
2.10 Breaking the Political Glass Ceiling
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBDr. Maq's guest is Commissioner of Madison County Alabama’s 6th District Mrs. Violet Edwards and they discuss special firsts, community engagement, advocating for all constituents’ voices and controversies over Juneteenth and confederate statues. Mrs. Edwards is a businesswoman and former journalist that was elected to the Madison County Commission in 2020. Upon her election, Edwards made history as the first Black woman to serve on the commission - shattering a ceiling that held for 212 y...
2.9 Poetry That Empowers: Leading audiences to self-love
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDr. Maq's guest, the multi-talented Theresa tha Songbird, talks about her love of art and how she is using it to promote positivity and self-love. The video of Songbird's appearance on the 2019 Trumpet Awards, which aired on Bounce TV, reciting the poem You So Black went viral. The poem which speaks to the beauty, joy, pain and triumphs associated with ‘Blackness' was also featured by Facebook during Black History Month in 2021. She has shared the stage with acclaimed artists incl...
2.8 Poll Position: Preparing Women for Political Office
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBDr. Maq's guest is Mrs. Helen Cole is a trailblazer in municipal politics and is committed to helping more women enter into political leadership and other roles of social and community influence. She founded The Jean Collective, which is committed to training women for political leadership. In this interview Helen shares her tips for women considering running for office. To learn more about Helen's work visit www.thejeancollective.ca Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you list...
2.7 Movement is Life: Healing the Body With Tai Chi
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Maq's guest this week is doctor of Complementary and Integrative Health, Michelle Greenwell. Dr. Greenwell has spent years in study of movement in the areas of; dance, therapeutic touch, and Tai Chi. She is passionate about teaching entrepreneurs the benefit of using movement to heal the body and bioenergetic wellness. Connect with with Dr. Greenwell: https://linktr.ee/dancedebut Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts or listen now https://linktr.ee/leadsp...
2.6 Empowering Girls: The Black Girls WILL Get Love Movement
February 22, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBListen to Dr. Maq's can't miss conversation with award-winning journalist Ms. Eden Strachan, the author of Black Girls Don't Get Love and the founder of Black Girls WILL Get Love, Inc. Ms. Strachan's work and upcoming feature film centers around affirming the beauty of Black girls to combat the feelings of insecurity produced through the intake of Eurocentric beauty standards. #podcast #leadership #leaders #buzzsprout #media #blackinmedia #womeninmedia #nonprofit #blackbeauty #beauty #sm...
2.5 Taxed By Taxes? When To Call a Pro For a Small Business or New Job
February 15, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDr. Maq talks with Jonathan L. Mullins, EA owner of JLM Tax & Accounting Solutions, LLC about what small business owners should know about changes in the tax code, and things to remember when completing your W-4 for a new job. Contact Mr. Mullins via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mullins-ea-1b8aa2165 #podcast #leadership #leaders #buzzsprout #taxes #taxseason # tax solutions #accounting #taxday #irs #smallbusiness #blackbusiness #newhire #bhm #blackhistorymonth Follow t...
2.4 Pursuing the PHD: 3 Key to Picking the Perfect Program
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDr. Maq’s guest is Dr. Frank I. Mullins, Associate Professor of Management at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He shares three keys for picking the perfect PhD program and his experience as an African American academician in business. For coaching or guest speaking engagements contact Dr. Mullins via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-i-mullins-ph-d-8625834?original_referer= To contact Dr. Maq or subscribe and support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Follow ...
2.4 Pursuing the PHD: 3 Keys to Picking the Perfect Program
February 08, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBDr. Maq’s guest is Dr. Frank I. Mullins, Associate Professor of Management at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He shares three keys for picking the perfect PhD program and his experience as an African American academician in business. For coaching or guest speaking engagements contact Dr. Mullins via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-i-mullins-ph-d-8625834?original_referer= To contact Dr. Maq or subscribe and support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Follow ...
2.3 Know Your Numbers: Data Analytics In DEI
January 25, 2023 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBKnow your numbers. On Episode 2.3 Dr. Maq and Dr. Scott Whiteford of Talent Plus, Inc., discuss how data analytics support DEI and methods businesses can use to limit the effects of leadership biases. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwhiteford/ #leadership #podcast #podcaster #data #analytics #knowyournumbers #Bias #leaders #DEI #diversity Sponsored by BuyEmpowered.com code: PODCAST Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing you...
2.2 Organized Space of the Organized Leader
January 19, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBDr. Maq’s guest, Diane Eisenstein is a professional organizer and shares tips for organizing your space to optimize productivity. Diane is the owner of The Tidy Abode and can be reached at thetidyabode.com #leadership #authentic #liveauthentically #getorganized Get your Free Download - Lead With Gratitude https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/lead-with-gratitude-guide/?coupon=LEADWG Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential https://...
1.10 Season of Triggers: Planning to Protect Your Mental Health
November 30, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBListen in as Dr. Maq speaks to therapist Mr. Choya Wise. Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the owner of Aspire Counseling and Consulting Services. Mr. Wise brings his nearly 20 years of experience working in mental health to bear, providing insight into how we may need to “pre-plan” special occasions that we find triggering and ways to support those around us that may be feeling lonely, or isolated during the holiday season. He also discusses his work supporting famili...
2.1 Gratitude Season
November 23, 2022 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MBJoin Dr. Maq for a moment of gratefulness. In this episode she welcomes you to share your thoughts with her and embrace a gratitude mindset in every season. Remember to follow where you get your podcasts. https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/lead-with-gratitude-guide/?coupon=LEADWG Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/you-are-a-leader/ Shop our sponsor BuyEmpowered.com
1.20 Ready, Set, Grow
March 23, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBDr. Maq is joined by Chaplain and nonprofit founder Renee Moody-Sims for the final episode of the first season. Moody-Sims shares how planting a garden is growing her as a minister; while simultaneously growing the digital footprint of her nonprofit, Elmer Avenue Fellowship. To connect with Moody-Sims about speaking or urban gardening email [email protected]. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com. Connect with Lead. Speak. Grow...
1.19 Ready to Let Go of Your Ego?
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBDr. Maq is joined by self-professed “egoholic” Mr. Tim Allston. Allston is an author, speaker and life coach who shares how working on his “ego problem” helped set him on a course to pen four books. Download his book at www.timallston.com Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com. Connect with Lead. Speak. Grow. linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential ht...
1.19 Ready to Let go of Your Ego?
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBDr. Maq is joined by self-professed “egoholic” Mr. Tim Allston. Allston is an author, speaker and life coach who shares how working on his “ego problem” helped set him on a course to pen four books.
1.18 Stop Playing Games & Get Into Gaming
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThere is more to the $180 billion video game industry than just playing games. In this conversation with Dr. Maq, Mr. Marcus “Esports” Howard, the CEO of MetArena a company making esports accessible to brands of all sizes and diverse communities. He shares his insights into the future of gaming and prioritizing the inclusion of Black and Latinx people. His book, INNOVATE Gaming & Esports is a guide to the people, companies, products, and services that are leading the race within the gaming/...
1.17 Black History Into the Future
February 23, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBDr. Maq talks about cultivating safe spaces for Black students on university campuses with Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr. Dr. Freeman is a Professor of Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. He is a Visiting Scholar in the Office of the Provost at the University of Pennsylvania. An esteemed researcher, Dr. Freeman (https://www.drsydneyfreemanjr.com) also serves as director of the University of Idaho's new Bla...
1.16 Paint With a Bold Brush
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDenise Onwere, artist and owner of the award winning Denise Onwere Gallery talks about transitioning from social work to entrepreneurship and how she remains inspired to create. Onwere is passionate about providing kids with a sense of belonging and believes art is the key to opening up a child’s mind, imagination and dialogue about what they are feeling. Follow Lead. Speak. Grow. https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow #blackexcellence #leadership #blackart #blackartist #supportblackart #enterpr...
1.15 Put the Boom in Fitness Pt. 2
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBJoin part two of Dr. Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author. He also discusses the parallels between his mission in the military and his life's mission. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com To contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow #podcast # leadership #wellness #fitness #health #vete...
1.14 Put the Boom in Fitness Pt. 1
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBJoin Dr. Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author. He also shares how he uses his explosive energy to motivate others to live a healthier lifestyle and how he acquired the "Mr. Boom" persona. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com To contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow #podcast # leader...
1.13 Pt. 2 Where's Your Head At? Redefining Self-care
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn part two, Dr. Maq continues her conversation with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University. Dr. Holder shares how we can redefine self-care and her path to a career in wellness. Her insights are helpful for all seeking to make self-care a permanent part of their daily lives and keep moving forward. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast o...
1.12 Pt.1 Where's Your Head At? Mental Health in Education
January 19, 2022 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this two-part conversation, Dr. Maq talks with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University. Dr. Holder shares how her role is helping empower students to mind their mental health as they meet high academic demands. Her hints are helpful for students and faculty at all levels. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzspro...
1.11 An Attitude of Gratitude
January 07, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIt’s a new year! A new day -full of new opportunities! Dr. Maq shares her five top lessons on gratitude gleaned from frustrating moments of the pandemic. She also cites gratitude research that suggests how practicing a gratitude mindset may affect our mental health. Download the LSG Path to Gratitude and support the Lead.Speak.Grow. Podcast: linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Follow Lead.Speak.Grow. https://leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com Greater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.ed...
1.9 How to Take the Lead.: The First Steps
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin Dr. Maq for a chat about how you can take the Lead. in your life. In this episode she defines what it means to lead, be a leader and be in leadership. She walks listeners through the Lead. Speak. Grow. "Take the Lead." goal setting process and provides a free download of the worksheet. #leadership Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast. leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com Free download - https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Get your Free Download - You Are A Le...
1.9 How to Take the Lead.: The First Steps
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBJoin Dr. Maq for a chat about how you can take the Lead. in your life. In this episode she defines what it means to lead, be a leader and be in leadership. She walks listeners through the Lead. Speak. Grow. "Take the Lead." goal setting process and provides a free download of the worksheet. #leadership Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast. leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com Free download - https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Get your Free Download - Lead With Gr...
1.8 Conflict: Embracing the Fight
November 10, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBListen in as Dr. Maq talks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Natalie Alexander, about how every healthy relationship needs to have conflict. Ms. Alexander shares her steps for self-assessment to prepare to tackle tough conversations. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast. leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/you-are-a-leader/ Shop ...
1.7 The STEM Pipeline: Representation Matters
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBDr. Maq is joined by Dr. Regina Pope-Ford and Ms. Kenisha Ford, her fellow cofounders of the STEM education nonprofit, Science & Math Innovators, Inc. From their perspective as African-American women, they share their philosophy on how to get more kids of color in the STEM pipeline, how they try to dispel STEM stereotypes and their new Science Sundays initiative that will launch November 14, 2021. During the conversation they give tips for selecting quality science camps for kids and off...
1.6 Fighting Breast Cancer With Physics
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBJoin Dr. Maq as she speaks with Physicist Kenisha Ford. Ms. Ford, a Physicist with the US Navy and PhD candidate at Howard University, shares what sparked her interest in STEM as a child, studying physics at Spelman College and how she has joined the frontlines of breast cancer research. Ms. Ford believes physics may be the key to unlocking effective treatments for African- American women diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. To follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast visit leads...
1.5 Professional Pivots: Clean Up & Change Plans
October 20, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBDr. Maq is joined by Pediatric Dentist Dr. Jeannette Pope-Ozimba. Dr. Pope-Ozimba talks about what led her to the decisions resulting in multiple professional pivots and ultimately to her dream job at Jeannette M. Pope-Ozimba, DDS Pediatric Dentistry, LLC (jpopedsdentistry.com). She shares how her passion to advocate for children guided her to establish the POFI organization. The foundation allows her to serve the community using pediatric dentistry as a bridge to share vital healthcare c...
1.4 A Little Sugar, Big Problems, Small Changes
October 13, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBDr. Maq is joined by Howard University Alum Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart, owner of Pain 2 Wellness Healthcare. Dr. Powell-Stoddart shares how her mother’s bout with diabetes and her father’s cancer fight encouraged her to change her lifestyle. Today in her North Alabama practice she helps patients struggling with type two diabetes to control and reverse their disease. She is the author of Reverse It: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases (available on Amazon), which serves...
Conscious Parenting: Hope For the Hapless?
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Maq is joined by Parenting Coach Domari Dickinson to tackle the topic of Conscious Parenting. Ms. Dickinson (domaridickinson.com) proposes an alternative for parents and caregivers exhausted by daily shouting matches with children and warns of the potential harms of spanking. Even if you are not a parent, she shares three important things to remember when children are in your care. You don't want to miss her important tips!
1.3 Conscious Parenting: Hope For the Hapless?
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Maq is joined by Parenting Coach Domari Dickinson to tackle the topic of Conscious Parenting. Ms. Dickinson (domaridickinson.com) proposes an alternative for parents and caregivers exhausted by daily shouting matches with children and warns of the potential harms of spanking. Even if you are not a parent, she shares three important things to remember when children are in your care. You don't want to miss her important tips! Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for ...
1.3 Conscious Parenting: Hope For the Hapless?
October 06, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBDr. Maq is joined by Parenting Coach Domari Dickinson to tackle the topic of Conscious Parenting. Ms. Dickinson (domaridickinson.com) proposes an alternative for parents and caregivers exhausted by daily shouting matches with children and warns of the potential harms of spanking. Even if you are not a parent, she shares three important things to remember when children are in your care. You don't want to miss her important tips! Get your Free Download - Lead With Gratitude https://leadspe...
1.2 Growing Pains, Life Gains & A Trip Around the World
September 28, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBMy special guest Renee Moody Sims is a nurse, pastor, chaplain, missionary, daughter, sister mother and a fabulous friend, to name a few of her hats. She talks about the dichotomy of growing up in a home where there was so much love in the shadow of domestic violence, developing a love of travel and pursuing her purpose led by her deep faith. Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/you-are-a-lea...
Growing Pains, Life Gains & A Trip Around the World
September 28, 2021 23:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBMy special guest Renee Moody Sims is a nurse, pastor, chaplain, missionary, daughter, sister mother and a fabulous friend, to name a few of her hats. She talks about the dichotomy of growing up in a home where there was so much love in the shadow of domestic violence, developing a love of travel and pursuing her purpose led by her deep faith.
Let's do it!
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBDr. Maquisha "Dr. Maq" Mullins discusses why she stared the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast and where she is headed. She also issues a formal invitation to join her on this special journey and take the lead in some aspect of your life.
1.1 Let's do it!
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBDr. Maquisha "Dr. Maq" Mullins discusses why she started the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast and where she is headed. She also issues a formal invitation to join her on this special journey and take the lead in some aspect of your life. Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/you-are-a-leader/ Shop our sponsor BuyEmpowered.com