Pursue Excellence with Tayler Alexis
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsListen as Tayler Alexis interviews business owners, founders, and CEO's, highlighting their personal and business journey. It’s the journey that makes each of us unique in how we arrive at our destinations. By tuning in you will hear unique stories from business owners hoping to inspire and encourage you.
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STEM Talk Tuesday: Natural Disasters - Tornadoes
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBListen as Tayler Alexis takes a scientific deep dive -talking about the major natural disasters. Time stamps 2:01 - Defining Natural Disasters 3:17 - Major Types of Natural Disasters 3:30 - Description of Tornadoes 5:08 - Different Types of Tornadoes Contact Me www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4vylFcSnynJnOkWIb4h4Q/ Cites https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster https://www.dhs.gov/natural-disasters https://...
How's your delivery?
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MB1) Focus on your Tone 2) Be Encouraging 3) Humble Thyself Contact Me www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4vylFcSnynJnOkWIb4h4Q/
How's your delivery?
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.01 MB1) Focus on your Tone 2) Be Encouraging 3) Humble Thyself Contact Me www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4vylFcSnynJnOkWIb4h4Q/
STEM Talk Tuesday: Africa's scientific leadership transformations to include more women in STEM Related Fields
August 11, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about the efforts Africa is taking to transform scientific leadership - including more women in STEM career fields. 1) African Development Bank’s Gender Equality Index 2) COACh-Cameroon and the Higher Institute for Growth in Health Research for Women (HIGHER Women) Training & Mentoring 3) The Gender Submit Africa 4) African Union Declarations: Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Africa Agenda 2063, Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy ...
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions - How will you make them?
August 06, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about the the feelings involved when making a decision and how you can take steps to prevent making impulsive decisions. Time stamps 3:32 - Identifying your emotions and feelings 4:22 - Evaluate your emotions and feelings 5:12 - List out the decisions made 6:44 - Split decisions into two categories 8:43 - Seek healthier ways to handle your emotions and impulsive decisions 10:03 - Always Pray, Pray, Pray - God knows the plan for our lives Contact Me www...
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions - How will you make them?
August 06, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about the the feelings involved when making a decision and how you can take steps to prevent making impulsive decisions. Time stamps 3:32 - Identifying your emotions and feelings 4:22 - Evaluate your emotions and feelings 5:12 - List out the decisions made 6:44 - Split decisions into two categories 8:43 - Seek healthier ways to handle your emotions and impulsive decisions 10:03 - Always Pray, Pray, Pray - God knows the plan for our lives Contact Me www...
STEM Talk Tuesday: Some Cons of Autonomous Driving
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MBListen as Tayler Alexis discuses cons of Autonomous Driving. Sites https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/blog/driverless-cars-pros-and-cons.html https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-self-driving-car-race/ Contact Www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw Www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast
STEM Talk Tuesday: Some Cons of Autonomous Driving
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.17 MBListen as Tayler Alexis discuses cons of Autonomous Driving. Sites https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/blog/driverless-cars-pros-and-cons.html https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2020-self-driving-car-race/ Contact Www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw Www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast
"Stay Right There" - Reverend Danielle Bridgeforth
July 22, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBListen as Reverend Danielle Bridgeforth teaches us how to stay right there while God orders our steps. Scripture : 1 Kings 17: 1-16 Contact me: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
"Stay Right There" - Reverend Danielle Bridgeforth
July 22, 2020 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBListen as Reverend Danielle Bridgeforth teaches us how to stay right there while God orders our steps. Scripture : 1 Kings 17: 1-16 Contact me: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Autonomous Driving
July 15, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBListen as Tayler Alexis defines, and discuses the pros of Autonomous Driving. Site https://www.landmarkdividend.com/self-driving-car/ Contact Www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw Www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Autonomous Driving
July 15, 2020 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBListen as Tayler Alexis defines, and discuses the pros of Autonomous Driving. Site https://www.landmarkdividend.com/self-driving-car/ Contact Www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw Www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast
How to Get Ya Groove Back
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBListen as Tayler Alexis describes what to do on the days where God's purpose for you may seem unclear because: The spark is lost for your interest/work Your business/work isn't producing desirable results: What to do? 1) Be Still to focus your mind on God "He says, Be Still and Know that I am God; I will be exhalted amoung the nations, I will be exhalted in the earth " - Psalm 46:10 (NIV) 2) Read your bible "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" - Genesis 1:1 (KJ...
How to Get Ya Groove Back
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.12 MBListen as Tayler Alexis describes what to do on the days where God's purpose for you may seem unclear because: The spark is lost for your interest/work Your business/work isn't producing desirable results: What to do? 1) Be Still to focus your mind on God "He says, Be Still and Know that I am God; I will be exhalted amoung the nations, I will be exhalted in the earth " - Psalm 46:10 (NIV) 2) Read your bible "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" - Genesis 1:1 (KJ...
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
June 30, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBListen as Tayler Alexis gives an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): Weak Artificial Intelligence and Strong Artificial Intelligence Cons of Artificial Intelligence Companies that use Artificial Intelligence today Sites: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20intelligence https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/artificial-intelligence-ai.asp Contact Tarah MMaurice & MMaurice Mag: Instagram: @tarahmmaurice , @mmauricemag Magazine Website: mmauricemag.com C...
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
June 30, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBListen as Tayler Alexis gives an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): Weak Artificial Intelligence and Strong Artificial Intelligence Cons of Artificial Intelligence Companies that use Artificial Intelligence today Sites: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artificial%20intelligence https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/artificial-intelligence-ai.asp Contact Tarah MMaurice & MMaurice Mag: Instagram: @tarahmmaurice , @mmauricemag Magazine Website: mmauricemag.com C...
Ways Privilege People can use Their Privilege to Help the Black Community
June 25, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares ways privilege people can use their privilege to help the black community during these traumatizing times: 1) Speak up in prejudice situations aka if you see something say something 2) Educate yourself on the history of black people 3) Have Empathy by meditating about if you were a black person 4) Having Compassion 5) Take people's opinion with a grain of salt Connect: Instagram: @pursueexcellencethepodcast @tayleralexisw
Ways Privilege People can use Their Privilege to Help the Black Community
June 25, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares ways privilege people can use their privilege to help the black community during these traumatizing times: 1) Speak up in prejudice situations aka if you see something say something 2) Educate yourself on the history of black people 3) Have Empathy by meditating about if you were a black person 4) Having Compassion 5) Take people's opinion with a grain of salt Connect: Instagram: @pursueexcellencethepodcast @tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Solar Panels
June 23, 2020 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.73 MBListen as Tayler Alexis gives an introduction to Solar Panels. PROS: 1) Save Money on the Electric Bill 2) Help Mitigate Climate change 3) Better heath for people 4) Earn bill credits or extra cash as your system produces electricity CONS: 1) Solar panels don't work for every type of roof 2) Saving money on solar depends on where you live Sites: https://www.lexico.com/definition/solar_panel Shark Tank Episode Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7h-F-J1X3Q https://new...
Importance of Diversity in the Workplace
June 11, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBListen as Tayler Alexis describes important reasoning behind diversity in the workplace. 1) Range of opinions, ideas, and cultural backgrounds 2) Bias (Unconscious and Conscious) are talked about with the appropriate audience 3) Inspire the next generation www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast
Importance of Diversity in the Workplace
June 11, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBListen as Tayler Alexis describes important reasoning behind diversity in the workplace. 1) Range of opinions, ideas, and cultural backgrounds 2) Bias (Unconscious and Conscious) are talked about with the appropriate audience 3) Inspire the next generation www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast
Help Demand JUSTICE #BlackoutTuesday
June 02, 2020 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares ways we can help demand justice for the senseless killings of black people by white police officers - #GeorgeFloyd, #BreonnaTaylor, #AhmaudArbery, #TrayvonMartin, #AltonSterling DONATE: 1. American Civil Liberties Union - https://www.aclu.org/ 2. National Police Accountability Project - https://www.nlg-npap.org/ 3. National Urban League - https://nul.org/ 4. NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://www.naacpldf.org/ 5. O...
Help Demand JUSTICE #BlackoutTuesday
June 02, 2020 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares ways we can help demand justice for the senseless killings of black people by white police officers - #GeorgeFloyd, #BreonnaTaylor, #AhmaudArbery, #TrayvonMartin, #AltonSterling DONATE: 1. American Civil Liberties Union - https://www.aclu.org/ 2. National Police Accountability Project - https://www.nlg-npap.org/ 3. National Urban League - https://nul.org/ 4. NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund - https://www.naacpldf.org/ 5. O...
What Defines a "Good Person"?
May 27, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBListen as Tayler Alexis discusses her findings on what it means to be a "good person". Fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 The Ten Commandments- Exodus 20: 1-17 Righteousness - Genesis 15:6, Daniel 9:7, Luke 1:75, Matthew 3:15 (many more scripture references) https://www.dictionary.com/browse/good https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/righteou Contact (IG): @pursueexcellencethepodcast @tayleralexisw
What Defines a "Good Person"?
May 27, 2020 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBListen as Tayler Alexis discusses her findings on what it means to be a "good person". Fruits of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-23 The Ten Commandments- Exodus 20: 1-17 Righteousness - Genesis 15:6, Daniel 9:7, Luke 1:75, Matthew 3:15 (many more scripture references) https://www.dictionary.com/browse/good https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/righteou Contact (IG): @pursueexcellencethepodcast @tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: The Safe Touch Pro
May 19, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.21 MBListen as Tayler Alexis describes the benefits of the Safe Touch Pro constructed by Mizan Rupan-Tompkins, a 12 year old from San Francisco. https://www.safetouchprohandle.com/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-yo-boy-designs-covid-19-protection-device-safe-touch-pro/
"Praise In the Midst of A Problem" - We Need A Savior
May 14, 2020 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares a sermon from her pastor Rev. Terry D. Streeter of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Washington, DC. https://www.mpbcdc.org/ Contact Me Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
"Praise In the Midst of A Problem" - We Need A Savior
May 14, 2020 22:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares a sermon from her pastor Rev. Terry D. Streeter of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Washington, DC. https://www.mpbcdc.org/ Contact Me Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: Scientist in Kenya Discover a Microbe that Prevents Malaria in Mosquitoes
May 12, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBListen as Tayler Alexis discuss malaria, microbes, and how kenyan scientist discovered a microbe to prevent malaria. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-16121-y https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/microbe-completely-stops-malaria-in-mosquitoes-discovered/ World Malaria Report: https://www.who.int/publications-detail/world-malaria-report-2019 Contact Me: www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw Email: [email protected]
Less Talking, More Listening
April 29, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about being careful when taking advice and to always Kill em with Kindness. Kill Em with Kindness (ep. 6) - Ways to be a positive person: 1) Change the subject of the conversation 2) Find the positive in the negativity Proverbs 15:1 Contact me: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
Less Talking, More Listening
April 29, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.61 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about being careful when taking advice and to always Kill em with Kindness. Kill Em with Kindness (ep. 6) - Ways to be a positive person: 1) Change the subject of the conversation 2) Find the positive in the negativity Proverbs 15:1 Contact me: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: Wanna go Phishing?
April 21, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBListen as Tayler Alexis gets down and dirty when talking about Phishing, and the different ways thieves can access your personal data and information. Different Types of Phishing Phishing Emails Vishing also known as “Voice Phishing” Search Engine Phishing SMiShing Additional types of phishing: Malware Based Phishing Spear Phishing Phishing alerts are from: 1. legitimate companies, or business that you frequently do business with stating a specific want or need And consist o...
STEM Talk Tuesday: Wanna go Phishing?
April 21, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBListen as Tayler Alexis gets down and dirty when talking about Phishing, and the different ways thieves can access your personal data and information. Different Types of Phishing Phishing Emails Vishing also known as “Voice Phishing” Search Engine Phishing SMiShing Additional types of phishing: Malware Based Phishing Spear Phishing Phishing alerts are from: 1. legitimate companies, or business that you frequently do business with stating a specific want or need And consist o...
How y'all doing?
April 16, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares the activities she participates in to stay engaged and busy during quarantine: 1. Take Online Classes, or tutorials to enhance current skills or to learn a new skill (yes, Youtube counts) 2. Read: The Bible Tech Boss Lady: How to Start-up, Disrupt and Thrive as a Female Founder by Adriana Gascoigne 3. Exercise 4. Reach out to loved ones
How y'all doing?
April 16, 2020 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBListen as Tayler Alexis shares the activities she participates in to stay engaged and busy during quarantine: 1. Take Online Classes, or tutorials to enhance current skills or to learn a new skill (yes, Youtube counts) 2. Read: The Bible Tech Boss Lady: How to Start-up, Disrupt and Thrive as a Female Founder by Adriana Gascoigne 3. Exercise 4. Reach out to loved ones
STEM Talk Tuesday: EW GeRmS
April 08, 2020 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MBListen as Tayler Alexis defines and talks about the four major types of GERMS: 1. Bacteria 2. Viruses 3. Fungi 4. Protozoa https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/germ https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/germs.html Contact Me: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
Digging Deeper
April 01, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about how to work with difficult people and how to lean and trust on the Lord during difficult times. Additional tactics when "Working with difficult people" (ep. 26): 1. Stick to the Basics 2. Be one step ahead 3. Let it go 2 Chronicles 6: 28-31 Contact Tayler Alexis: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Digging Deeper
April 01, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBListen as Tayler Alexis talks about how to work with difficult people and how to lean and trust on the Lord during difficult times. Additional tactics when "Working with difficult people" (ep. 26): 1. Stick to the Basics 2. Be one step ahead 3. Let it go 2 Chronicles 6: 28-31 Contact Tayler Alexis: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Jael Benjamin
March 25, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Jael Benjamin as a guest in the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Contact Jael Benjamin: Instagram: @jaelspeaks Open Mic Nights: "MUSE" at Brooklyn on U (Washington DC) Host at Bus Boys & Poets (on IG live during Quarantine for coronavirus) Contact Tayler Alexis: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Breanna Smith
March 18, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Breanna Smith as a guest in the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Contact Breanna Smith: Instagram: @bree_yaah_nuhh Contact Tayler Alexis: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Breanna Smith
March 18, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Breanna Smith as a guest in the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Contact Breanna Smith: Instagram: @bree_yaah_nuhh Contact Tayler Alexis: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Maryam Mwase
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Maryam Mwase as a guest for the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Yoga Studio: Contact Maryam Mwase: Linkden: @Maryam Mwase Contact Tayler Alexis: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Maryam Mwase
March 11, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Maryam Mwase as a guest for the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Yoga Studio: Contact Maryam Mwase: Linkden: @Maryam Mwase Contact Tayler Alexis: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Keyana Simmons
March 05, 2020 02:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Keyana Simmons for the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Contact Keyana Simmons: Instagram @NaturalSavage_ Contact Tayler Alexis: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Christa Allen
February 26, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Christa Allen as the first guest for the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Books: Malcolm X by Alex Haley Good To Great by Jim Collins Contact Christa Allen: www.instagram.com/ChristaLeigh3 Contact Tayler Alexis: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
Top 5: Working Women Series - Christa Allen
February 26, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBListen as Tayler Alexis interviews Christa Allen as the first guest for the Pursue Excellence Top 5: Working Women Series. Books: Malcolm X by Alex Haley Good To Great by Jim Collins Contact Christa Allen: www.instagram.com/ChristaLeigh3 Contact Tayler Alexis: www.instagram.com/pursueexcellencethepodcast www.instagram.com/tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Renewable Energy
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBListen as Tayler Alexis introduces renewable energy: chemical engineering, climate change, and global warming. https://www.infinitiresearch.com/thoughts/chemical-engineering-climate-change https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
STEM Talk Tuesday: Intro to Renewable Energy
February 19, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBListen as Tayler Alexis introduces renewable energy: chemical engineering, climate change, and global warming. https://www.infinitiresearch.com/thoughts/chemical-engineering-climate-change https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: @tayleralexisw
Working with Difficult People
February 12, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBListen to Tayler Alexis as she explains the tactics she uses to work with difficult people: 1) Keep an electronic paper trail 2) Ensure all people working on a project are included all meetings and discussions surrounding the project 3) Take Needed Breaks from working 4) Kill ‘em with Kindness (detailed in episode 6) Question: What are your tactics and/or best practices when working with difficult people? Contact me via email [email protected] and/or my Instagram, www.in...
Working with Difficult People
February 12, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBListen to Tayler Alexis as she explains the tactics she uses to work with difficult people: 1) Keep an electronic paper trail 2) Ensure all people working on a project are included all meetings and discussions surrounding the project 3) Take Needed Breaks from working 4) Kill ‘em with Kindness (detailed in episode 6) Question: What are your tactics and/or best practices when working with difficult people? Contact me via email [email protected] and/or my Instagram, www.in...