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She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

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SHE’S GOT DRIVE: Inspiring Interviews with Black Women about Success and how they achieved it- Motivation, Leadership and Confidence

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Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of Community

October 06, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Jamelia Donaldson from  the UK  Jamelia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of TreasureTress — a monthly product subscription service for girls and women with kinky-curly hair and also the co-creator of The Teen Experience, a monthly workshop series which offers young black women to attend a series of personal development workshops ...

”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’ says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

September 22, 2023 17:21 - 1 hour - 96 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   It's Climate Week NYC and we have an episode from the She's Got Drive Vault - Such a fantastic interview and one of my absolute favorite episodes.  This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab,...

How to Break Free from Relationship Ruts: A Candid Conversation with Coach Cass

September 15, 2023 12:43 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Coach Cass An intuitive love coach and certified matchmaker for successful women. Coach Cass set stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TEDx presenter. She is on a mission to help busy women attract the type of love that fills their hearts with happiness and joy, She believes you can attract, choose, and keep love in your...

Setoria Key Says Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential

August 29, 2023 20:01 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Setoria Key  Setoria - Singer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur, fell in love with the way music made her feel at the age of 6. Growing up, she sang in church, school choirs, and also explored the art of theater by participating in musical plays. Setoria won the R&B/Soul Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 and 2017 Josie Music Award...

How Krystal Taylor helps women over 40 to be their best, taking 3 months to get results they want

August 22, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Krystal Taylor s a Certified Personal Trainer, Krystal Taylor has helped hundreds of people who are on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  She  doesn’t believe in fad diets, but instead adopting a healthier lifestyle. The change happens with our mindset first so that’s Krystal’s  focus.   As a former Adjunct Professor and ...

Spotify’s Tech Leader Amena Agbaja helping Black entrepreneurs get to the money

August 16, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 90.3 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Amena Agbaje Amena Agbaje : Born in Toronto via Nigerian immigrants - a Civil Engineer and an Artist/Designer/Entrepreneur. A seasoned eCommerce and tech professional with over 13 years of experience working for some of Canada's biggest fashion and Beauty retailers in the online space. She helped buy and build online catalogues, ...

Shari & Leslie are creating community to lift up Black Entrepreneurs & Black Artists

August 07, 2023 10:30 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Shari Currie and Leslie Roberson : Shari Currie is Founder and owner of Recycled Modern - a home decor and art gallery which elevates the voices and stories of local artists from diverse backgrounds, while featuring vintage and handcrafted home decor, art and lifestyle goods . Shari launched a few years ago and successfully uplif...

Bernadette Pleasant tells us How we can Rest, say No and admit when we are Not Ok

July 31, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Bernadette  Pleasant: A fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, Sacred Grief Ritual Facilitator, Creator of The Emotional Institute and Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. With certifications in Somatic Healing Modalities and Sensual Movement, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance— B...

How Bronwyn Morgan Drone company is making moves and leading the way

July 25, 2023 03:28 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Bronwyn Morgan. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 144,  Bronwyn Morgan, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Leading the development new UAV platforms and solutions at Xeo Air, MOUV and Airversity . ...

Gwen Jimmerie, CEO of Naturalicious says ”if you want something believe that it is already yours - it’s waiting for you, so keep the faith.”

July 18, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Gwen Jimmerie. Gwen is a gifted visionary on an unrelenting mission to eliminate the exorbitant amount of time that women spend on their beauty routine, by creating high-performance, time-saving beauty solutions that have saved over 70,000 women more than 1.2 million minutes and counting.As CEO and founder of Naturalicious, she’s...

Lela Coffey, reminds us that our Black is Beautiful. Lela is the woman behind this impactful campaign at Proctor & Gamble

July 11, 2023 15:05 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Lela Coffey, VP of Multicultural Business Acceleration, P&G North America. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 142, Lela Coffey, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Follow Lela  on  LinkedIn:  ...

Deborah Martin Owens shares 3 questions before You leave your Job

June 27, 2023 11:30 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Deborah Martin Owen Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 141,   Deborah Martin Owens, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Shirley’s Introduction. 0:15 Welcome to the show, shirley mcalpine. Ho...

Talent Agent April King who has worked with Keke Palmer and Quinta Brunson says you have to advocate for yourself to get what you want.

June 20, 2023 11:30 - 48 minutes - 68 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor.  Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 140,   April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor What is it that you do as an agent? & ...

Google Head of News Lab, LaToya Drake shares how to be unapologetic with our NO

June 12, 2023 11:30 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with LaToya Drake, Head of North America News Lab at Google and formerly  Google's Head of Media Representation.  Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday.   In episode 139  LaToya, the Head of Google's  North...

How this CEO Kim Lewis went From 300K to 8 figures in 5 years

June 05, 2023 10:55 - 49 minutes - 69 MB

I am so excited to be back on She's Got Drive Podcast. In this first episode on our return we have the phenomenal Kim Lewis from our live recording at the She's Got Drive event at Recycled Modern in Hyde Park. In episode 138  Kim, the CEO of Curlmix,   Why it is important for leaders to go first. How she turned down 400K on Shark tank and what she learned that lead to their second investor What she relies on to make difficult conversations and what being fearless looks to her The powerf...

REWIND EPISODE: Courageous Moments to inspire you this week.

October 11, 2021 13:30 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MB

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This is a REWIND episode. This week as we look at the question on how to live a life by design and not default we gain our inspiration from three of my former guest's courageous moments. We hear their life lessons and the power of going beyond fear. I love all my guest and their stories, I am sure you will too.  1st - Reverend Itang Young previous guest on episode episode 61 , Assistant Minister of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem NY.   2...

REAL Mompreneuer CEO says Being an Entrepreneur runs in my Family, we just called it extra work to pay bills- relate?

October 04, 2021 10:20 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have The Real Mompreneur Celena Gill who is CEO with her three sons in their Candle business - find out how she built the business that has their candles in 120 stores across the country making 6 figures in a month too. This is how she built it.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Experienced business owner and manager. Owner of Frères Branchiaux Candle ...

Dametria Mustin says look at your life as a class, move on when you ace your class

September 27, 2021 10:30 - 52 minutes - 49.4 MB

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Dametria Mustin, branding strategist and champion of Black Women consumers. She shares her passion and commitment to impacting the Black Beauty space and supporting the next gen of Black Beauty brands.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Dametria Mustin is a marketing maven with nearly 15 years of experience. Her background includes international ma...

Ariel Fuller, Spiritual Mentor, Says We Have to Take Our Time to Heal

September 20, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Ariel Fuller, spiritual Mentor, Teen coach, and speaker  - grab your notebook again and listen to what Ariel  shares on the work that she is doing along with her Mom to empower women. You will love her as I do.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Ariel has always been a resilient, vocal, free spirit who is not afraid to profess her love for Christ. ...

Marie Claire Cates tells us HOW she manifested her 7 figure business from being a teenage Mum, she says when you follow your heart it does not have to be hard

September 13, 2021 12:42 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Marie Claire  - get your notebook and listen to what Marie-Claire shares on her approach to her life - her life strategies. She has come from struggle to success - and hear her definition of success. You will love her as I do.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Marie-Claire. I’m the founder of Acne Expert Skincare, an entrepreneur with an inspiring...

REWIND EPISODE: Marie Kondo consultant Kristyn Ivey talks about Respect Gratitude & Joy

September 06, 2021 17:42 - 54 minutes - 51.1 MB

REWIND EPISODE ON THIS LABOR DAY  - being inspired to create our environment as a reflection of our self care. Going back to an episode that is one of the most popular episodes, my guest  "For the Love of Tidy’s" founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPos...

REWIND EPISODE : What's Driving Me this Week- August As a Bridge - Stay Ready

August 30, 2021 11:05 - 8 minutes - 9.13 MB

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This is a REWIND episode. Last Year I posted this and it was one of my most popular episodes. What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.  So substitute 2021 for 2020. And when I say 2021 I mean 2022.  This week I talk about - What if August is a time to review where we are in this crazy 2020 so that we can figure out how we are going to take the rest of 2020. It's has been so challenging we feel out of control - so what can we do to ...

NIkki Klugh , award wining Interior designer tells us how we can make our house into a sacred home.

August 16, 2021 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Nikki Klugh. - Interior Designer who believes that the spaces we live and work in are actually sacred. But do we really relate to it that way? How much attention do we pay to how we create our environment? Today  Nikki shares not only how she is building her business but also things we can do to enhance our homes and spaces and where we can begin.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this ama...

Find out How Maleeka Holloway tells the truth about her Mental Health and still being successful in life

August 09, 2021 12:30 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Thank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Maleeka Holloway who is on a mission to empower and equip new and seasoned entrepreneurs with the tools they need to grow, sustain and succeed in business. We talk about her mental health episodes, rebuilding her life and her amazing business growth.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Maleeka T. Hollaway. is the founder and CEO of fo...

Anita Kopacz, author of Shallow Waters shares the power of listening to yourself and your intuition as a daily practice

August 02, 2021 10:30 - 58 minutes - 60.1 MB

Thank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Anita Kopacz whose debut novel  is published this week. You will love this interview as we talk about our ancestors, our spirit connection and the powerful relationship they have with us today.  Please go out and purchase Shallow Waters at a bookstore near you and enjoy this wonderful story of Yemaya - Black Mermaid.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspir...

How this amazing 14 year old CEO Gabby gained 50k investment from Gale King

July 26, 2021 10:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

What were you doing at the age of 7? I know I was not starting a business with my mom. Unlike Gabby who began her entrepreneur journey at 7 years old. Toady in the guest chair we have Gabby with her Boss Mom Rozalyn Goodwin sharing on their journey to investment by Gale King and all the challenges and lessons learned.  Thank you for listening to She's Got Drive - Grab your cup of tea, or take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring girl boss and her Mum. BIO Fourteen-year-old G...

How Deborrah Ashley became the Linkedin Blackbelt by Empowering Women to Make 6 Figures online

July 16, 2021 19:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Thank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Debrorrah Ashley - the Linkedin Blackbelt!! Get your notebook ready if you want to impact on your career or your business.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman .   With over $300MM in sales and opportunities generated for brands, Deborrah Ashley  is an award-winning marketing strategist, known for her innovative approach to building brand awar...

Barbara Mason says Focus on your Strengths to Get Where You Want to Be.

July 09, 2021 12:36 - 50 minutes - 47.4 MB

Thank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Barbara Mason in the guest chair. We talk about how she supports women entrepreneurs to grow their business, how she  left corporate America to building her own  business , and her lessons from her mother. So grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to these two amazing and inspiring women.  . Barbara Mason is the Owner and CEO of Career Pathways Consulting and brings over 20 years’ ...

EPISODE : Never Would Have Made It - Missing Mum and Dawanna Williams

July 02, 2021 10:30 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

Wednesday 30th June marked three years  since My Mum passed away. So this episode is a REWIND episode.  This is for her, and to her and to all who have lost their mother too soon.  In this REPOST I reference one year - this was originally posted in Jun 2019. Next week Ill be back with some fresh new episodes so stay tuned.     This week we also repost  the wonderful Dawanna Williams, Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners sitting in the guest chair . One of only a hand...

LIa Dias Owner of the Girl Cave says to have Success, Build the Relationships in your Business

May 28, 2021 17:32 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Thank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Lia Dias in the guest chair. We talk about how she is building her business empire, her purpose that is inspiring her action, her commitment to supporting Black communities and the motivation being her two daughters. So grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to these two amazing and inspiring women.  Lia is  entrepreneur, real estate mogul, former model, mother and wife, this mompre...

REWIND to Nikki Bethel - A Conversation with Sista-friends Having a Moment

May 21, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Nikki Bethel - REWIND episode to really one of my all time favorite interviews !!!! - YOU are going to love, love,  love this episode. Now CEO AND President of Emma Bowen Foundation. At the time Nikki Bethel was  SVP of Talent Management at HBO,  and when I sat down with Nikki we became Sistafriends that day. She is so wonderful. Our conversation moved us to tears, had us laughing and sharing such beautiful moments. Less of me interviewing, more of two women sharing a moment. Mentioned in...

EPISODE 123: REWIND to Nikki Bethel - A Conversation with Sista-friends Having a Moment

May 21, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MB

Nikki Bethel - REWIND episode to really one of my all time favorite interviews !!!! - YOU are going to love, love,  love this episode. Now CEO AND President of Emma Bowen Foundation. At the time Nikki Bethel was  SVP of Talent Management at HBO,  and when I sat down with Nikki we became Sistafriends that day. She is so wonderful. Our conversation moved us to tears, had us laughing and sharing such beautiful moments. Less of me interviewing, more of two women sharing a moment. Mentioned in...

Episode 122: Dr Tanya Khemet and Dr Keisha Goode say Black Midwives Birthed America and are Central to Black History

May 14, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Thank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have the last in out Black Mama series of interviews with midwife Tanya Khemet and Academic Keisha Goode, both President and Vice President of National Association of Certified Professional Midwives. We talk about the racism faced by Black midwives, the decimation of Black midwifery, and the need to address the structural barriers for Black Midwives today. And how Black Midwives is an answer to the Black Maternal Health crisis.  My name is...

EPISODE 121: Black Mothers are Dying - And It's a Scandal says Jennie Joseph and Mars Lord

May 07, 2021 16:28 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Today we  have an important episode  with Jennie Joseph and Mars Lord. Its the first time I have had two women in the guest chair. We discuss female maternal health and Black and Brown Community.  We are in crisis. In our conversation we talk about what is going on and what is needed.   So grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to these two amazing and inspiring women.  JENNIE JOSEPH  is one of the most well-known and respected midwives an...

EPISODE 120: Let's call this Post Pandemic Goals.- My 7 Step guide

May 01, 2021 11:30 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MB

This week's Episode is about creating our life post pandemic. We cant go back we want to move forward. Let's set some goals - which seems easy to do but how do you make sure you can achieve them.  I am sharing with you how to go about doing it in 7 steps.  You do not want to miss this episode.  #ExecuteYourDream 7 Day Challenge : CLICK HERE  DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF: LAST Chance To ENTER MY  GRATITUDE JOURNAL GIVEAWAY  click here She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 ...

EPISODE 119: Black Women - We Are Grieving, so What Can We Do?

April 24, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MB

What a week this has been for us, it's alot and we cannot ignore the impact on us. In this solo episode, I share with you the grieving process to help us understand the place that so  many of us  are in right now,  to help us.  And I shares some ideas on what we can do to address what is happening to us. I am hoping you will find it helpful and take some time to look after yourself with one or some of the suggested actions.  To ENTER MY  GRATITUDE JOURNAL GIVEAWAY  click here She's Got Dri...

Episode 117: Finding Love in COVID times Damona Hoffman spills the deets.

April 18, 2021 21:39 - 45 minutes - 43.2 MB

Get your cup of tea , or go for a walk and listen to this weeks episode of She's Got Drive.  This week on #shesgotdrivepodcast is Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach, radio host, and TV personality. We talk about dating, relationships and our expectations of relationships. More on Damona … she starred in the TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love on FYI TV (A & E Networks), she hosts the Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Radio Show & Podcast, plus she is the Love Expert for BET...

EPISODE 118: Jennie Joseph on Saving Black Mothers.

April 17, 2021 14:10 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

For Black Mothers and Mothers of Black and Brown babies/children. This week as we acknowledge Black Women's Health week I am reposting Jennie Joseph.  Get your cup of tea , or go for a walk and listen to this weeks episode of She's Got Drive.  Jennie Joseph,  CEO of Commonsense Childbirth based in Florida, has worked tirelessly through her The JJ Way™ method  to educate, empowerment and support women to have healthy pregnancies and babies.   America has the highest maternal mortality rate...

Episode 116: Renae Bluitt on Black Women and their Pathway to Freedom

April 02, 2021 10:30 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

YES we are back with my first interview of this return season - Renae Bluitt. remember when Issa Rae said " I'm rooting for everybody Black" - well this is Renae but add Black women. She really is a stand for Black women living and being their best selves. We had a fantastic conversation when I sat down with her last summer.  Renae L. Bluitt is a Brooklyn, New York-based filmmaker, digital content creator, and branding expert who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representati...

EPISODE 115 :Return of the Mc

March 26, 2021 10:30 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

After 6 months I am back!! She's Got Drive is in full effect and ready to inspire you again with the Black women's stories that matter.  It's been a time and I share with you what I have learned in the last 6 months and what I am doing differently.  To download the transcript then click the link here : To ENTER MY  GRATITUDE JOURNAL GIVEAWAY  click here To buy @browngirljane Rest CBD Oil click here    She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Makin...

Episode114: Marie Burgos followed her passion and became an award winning interior designer

September 14, 2020 10:03 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

On this weeks episode of She's Got Drive we have Marie Burgos. Marie is a Multi-award winning French designer. Her acclaimed work with top clientele in residential and commercial properties has been featured in dozens of publications focusing her unique vision on the interior.Marie Burgos holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Paris, an Interior Design Degree from New York University, and is a certified Feng Shui Master. Fluent in French, she has lived and wo...

Episode 113: What has been Driving me this week: - August as a Bridge 2020

August 21, 2020 12:30 - 7 minutes - 8.26 MB

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about - What if August is a time to review where we are in this crazy 2020 so that we can figure out how we are going to take the rest of 2020. It's has been so challenging we feel out of control - so what can we do to get some of that back? And can we also start to get our eye on 2021. So this is my musing and sharing if August is a bridge what might be possible for the re...

Episode 112 : Jodie Patterson - Says Bold Mothering is Activism

August 14, 2020 14:03 - 1 hour - 66 MB

This week our guest is Jodie Patterson  - MOTHER  SOciAL ACTIVIST ENTREPRENEUR  and AUTHOR author of The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation  and more recently A Boy Named Penelope.  What a moving and inspiring conversation we have together. We talk about mothering in its broadest sense, redefining how we mother, and how we talk to our children about race. And of course mothering as activism. Jodie has been lauded for her activist work by Hillary Clinton, The Advocate, Family...

Episode 111: What's Been Driving Me this Week - Grant Yourself Some Grace

August 07, 2020 13:17 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MB

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about granting grace to ourselves - it's overwhelming right now,  in so many ways and you may have noticed that I have not posted many episodes in July. I appreciate Michelle Obama talking about the low grade depression she has been feeling. And maybe that is what has been happening as well as all I have to do.  I share with you what has been occupying my time, and my mind ...

EPISODE 110 : Dr Jeanine Downie ,leading Dermatologist says people are finally getting what it is like to be Black in America

July 18, 2020 18:57 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

This week in the guest chair we have Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, a Dermatologist and owns her practice in Image Dermatology in NJ. We talk about the two pandemics COVID and racism, and Jeanine shares her experiences of racism as a Doctor and in life. As well as the transformative effect of her work and surpassing information on skin cancer and the Black community. Dr Downie is a joy to be with and I know you will truly love this interview - I did!  Dr Downie of image Dermatology ® P.C. is licens...

EPISODE 109: Marie Kondo consultant Kristyn Ivey talks about Respect Gratitude & Joy

June 26, 2020 22:29 - 57 minutes - 54 MB

This week in the guest chair we have For the Love of Tidy’s founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times,  with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy ...

EPISODE 109: Marie Kondo consultant Kristen Ivey talks about Respect Gratitude & Joy

June 26, 2020 22:29 - 57 minutes - 54 MB

This week in the guest chair we have For the Love of Tidy’s founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times,  with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy ...

Episode 108: Michelle Ghee: You Have to Be Prepared and Not Walk in Fear.

June 14, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

This week we have Michele Thornton Ghee joining me in the guest chair.  Michele is  a proven executive that has worked for some of the most powerful media companies in the world. She currently serves as the Managing Partner for Stratechic Alliance. A small part of Ghee’s legacy is her tenure at BET. Michele was SVP of Media Sales for BET Her (formerly Centric TV). She was instrumental in rebranding Centric as ‘The First Network Designed for Black Women’ and then again into BET Her. After l...

EPISODE 107: REWIND 'And Still I Rise', Dr Nicola Rollock is the Woman Who Talks About Race

June 07, 2020 10:35 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

 We are going back to 2017 when i interviewed  Dr. Nicola Rollock in the guest chair. Dr Rollock is an academic, consultant and public speaker specialising in racial justice in education and the workplace. She is widely known for her research which examines, for the first time in the UK, the career experiences of Black female Professors. Nicola is published in a number of international books and journals and is the lead author of The Colour of Class: the educational strategies of the Black m...

EPISODE 106: What's Been Driving Me This Week - We Need to Take A Pause

June 01, 2020 10:22 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MB

 Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I ask  Can we TAKE A PAUSE?  And what I am seeing is the  impact of us acting from our raw emotions. I share with you some questions that I am asking myself and that you can ask as you reflect in this moment. I am sharing it with you and hopes it helps you at this time. It's a lot and I want you to take care of yourself.  Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with ot...

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