She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 136 ratingsSHE’S GOT DRIVE: Inspiring Interviews with Black Women about Success and how they achieved it- Motivation, Leadership and Confidence
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Episode 105: Leslie Gross: Former President Obama Appointee and Public Policy Expert says Know Your Value and Trust Yourself
May 23, 2020 10:33 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this weeks show we have Leslie Gross is a nationally-recognized strategic advisor, with 20+ years expertise in public policy and systems change. During her career she’s advised cabinet secretaries and C-suite execs Currently, she heads Advantage Insights Group, a government affairs and public policy practice. Her prior roles include Director of the Equality Fund at the Open Society Foundations. Leslie was a senior appointee in the Obama Administration, serving as Deputy Assistant Secret...
Episode 105: Leslie Gross: Government Affairs and Public Policy Expert says Know Your Value, Trust Yourself and Mine Your Experiences
May 23, 2020 10:33 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this weeks show we have Leslie Gross is a nationally-recognized strategic advisor, with 20+ years expertise in public policy and systems change. During her career she’s advised cabinet secretaries and C-suite execs Currently, she heads Advantage Insights Group, a government affairs and public policy practice. Her prior roles include Director of the Equality Fund at the Open Society Foundations. Leslie was a senior appointee in the Obama Administration, serving as Deputy Assistant Secret...
EPISODE 104: Kimberly Lee Minor - I Feel More in Control than I Have Felt in 10 Years -Even in this Pandemic
May 15, 2020 10:34 - 58 minutes - 54.8 MBI am so excited to have Kimberly Lee Minor sitting in the guest chair this week. Kimberly is a business owner and creative executive with over 25 years of senior level leadership and creative customer experience - spanning merchandising, product development, brand development and management. Winning the Outstanding Contribution Award in her company. She has been responsible for leading strategies for up to $4 billion. Leading design and merchandising with the following well known brands li...
EPISODE 103: REWIND JENNIE JOSEPH : Black Mothers are Dying - Find out how Midwife Jennie Joseph is saving Black Mothers and Black Babies
May 05, 2020 15:03 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB5th May is the International Day of the Midwife, shining a light on the important work that midwives of worldwide to deliver the worlds children. So I thought I would repost my interview with one of the most inspiring midwives in the US and that is no exaggeration. 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 ma...
Episode 102: #RelationshipGoals - How we made it to 20 Years Together with these 8 Principles
May 01, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 37 MBThis week is a REWIND episode, originally published in February 2018 = we go back into the vault for this episode on relationships - you know that intimate one you have for life. In this COVID19 culture there is a lot happening in this space and I thought this may be helpful. I share what are the 8 principles that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 20 years . And whether you are with your partner for 1 year or 10 years these will hopefully inspire you to bring something ...
Episode 101: Pioneer, Former Dep. General Counsel Of Time Inc, and Author Rhonda McLean "Sings If I can help somebody" to inspire us.
April 24, 2020 15:29 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak to Rhonda Joy McLean, President and CEO of RJMLEADS LLC, a leadership consulting and career advancement company based in New York City. She is the former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., a global publishing company, where she managed one-third of the law department and provided legal support for over 200 clients for nearly 20 years, including Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, People andEssence magazines. She is also the co-author of the po...
Episode 100: Valerie Rainford Says Sometimes You Cant Make Sense of Anything - Your Just Have To Move Forward
April 17, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have This week I speak with Valerie Rainford, who is founder and CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies - a consulting firm that works with senior leaders in corporate America to increase the representation of diverse talent. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge gained from her 12 years at JP Morgan Chase. We talk about her passion for her work, how she is trying to make sense of Covid19 and the power of writing and sharing her story in her book, Until ...
Episode 100: Valerie Rainford Says 'Sometimes When You Can't Make Sense of Anything - You Just Have To Move Forward"
April 17, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBIn this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak with Valerie Rainford, who is founder and CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies - a consulting firm that works with senior leaders in corporate America to increase the representation of diverse talent. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge gained from her 12 years at JP Morgan Chase. We talk about her passion for her work, how she is trying to make sense of Covid19 and the power of writing and sharing her story in her book, Until A Brighter Tomorrow. ...
EPISODE 99: What's Been Driving Me This Week - Time to Pivot
April 08, 2020 10:40 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. This week I share in this COVID19culture the places in my life where i have had to 'pivot' - because i cant keep doing the same thing. FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your i...
Episode 97. Self Care SOS 2020 - Let's Level Up Our Self Care
March 28, 2020 10:13 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: This week I share my Self Care SOS approaches. This is reflecting the conversations I am having with my clients as we navigate the impact of COVID19. Self care in these times are not about a nice to have - it is essential living - lets have a look at what you could be doing - what we can be doing. FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care Quiz pdf - questions to reflect on how you can take better care of yourself in this ...
Episode 98. Dr Meredith Anderson talks about the importance of inspiring our children
March 27, 2020 21:55 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series . Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students. Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education. Meredith'...
Episode 96: What's Been Driving Me this Week - Coping with Uncertainty
March 21, 2020 19:55 - 38 minutes - 36 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. This week I share my response to CoVID 19 and what I am doing and I offer you two resources to help with your self care and keeping you sane in these extraordinary time. In these shorts, ( its not that short this week!) I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that migh...
EPSIODE 95: What's been driving me this week: Attitude is Everything
March 03, 2020 19:08 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. This week I share my insight that attitude is everything. How we approach our life absolutely matters to what we have in our life. Hope it helps your day and week. In these shorts, I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you ...
Episode 94: Taliah Givens Making Moves for Young Black Leaders
February 28, 2020 11:31 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this weeks episode is the last but not least amazing woman in my UNCF series - highlight the work to support the future of our Black Young people. I am so happy that we have Taliah Givens in the guest chair. Taliah is the Senior Director of UNCF Student Professional Development Programs she has led the strategic direction and management of over 30 UNCF internship programs.In the past 5-years, her department has served over 900 students across various industries including education, STEM...
Episode 93: Dr Meredith Anderson talks about the importance of inspiring our children
February 14, 2020 10:26 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series . Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students. Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education. Meredith'...
EPISODE 92: REWIND Paulette Rowe, President of Paysafe Shares How she Navigates her Uber Successful Career
February 07, 2020 10:35 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: This week I rewind to a really early episode with Paulette Rowe, currently President of Paysafe, formerly at Facebook and MD at Barclays Bank. You will learn so much about what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and more. Get your notebooks ready as the barriers are not match for Paulette's resilience and grit. Have you checked out my new online program Execute Your Dream, cart is closing soon. EXECUTE YOUR DREAMS COURSE: is a blueprin...
Episode 91: REWIND - This is a Self Care SOS
February 01, 2020 10:30 - 28 minutes - 27.2 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: This week I rewind to an episode from October 2017 - where I share with you my self care SOS. It's been quite a week so I thought we can all do with some extra attention on our self. See if you can take on at least one or two of these this week. and look at the difference that it will make. have you checked out my new online program Execute Your Dream, cart is closing soon. EXECUTE YOUR DREAMS COURSE: is a blueprint that’s shows you HO...
Episode 90 Whats Been Driving Me This Week: Its never the "right time" to go for what you want!
January 24, 2020 10:30 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. This week I share my experience and insight that it is never the 'right time' to go for your dream in life. The right time is not coming so might as well get on with it!! Its a choice we make. I am hoping it inspires you to go for your dream in 2020? In these shorts, I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring m...
Episode 89: Patrice says she aims for "harmony verses balance"in her life
January 20, 2020 18:51 - 29 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this weeks episode we have Patrice Washington in the guest chair. This is part 2, so if you haven't listened to part 1 Episode 88 remember to go back to listen to that one. Patrice is the Wisdom & Wealth Money Maven, Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a personal finance training and development firm focused on moving you from debt management to money mastery. She is committed to redefining wealth for our generation. She is all about chasing purpose not money. Patrice is no.1 b...
Episode 88: Patrice Washington, the money maven says "I want to celebrate it all".
January 10, 2020 10:47 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBOn this weeks episode we have Patrice Washington in the guest chair Patrice is the Wisdom & Wealth Money Maven, Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a personal finance training and development firm focused on moving you from debt management to money mastery. She is committed to redefining wealth for our generation. She is all about chasing purpose not money. Patrice is no.1 best-selling author - Real Money Answers, and a captivating speaker . She has been the personal finance exper...
Episode 87: What's Been Driving Me This Week - My 2019 Year in Review
January 03, 2020 10:40 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. This week I share my highlights of 2019 having done my review. I am hoping it inspires you to review last year. Just because we are now in 2020 doesn't mean you can't review what happened in 2019. And then comes the foundation for a fabulous New year and New decade? In these shorts, I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that ...
Episode 86: I am doing what I am passionate about in life says Therese Badon, who raises $12 million a year for UNCF
December 29, 2019 10:30 - 50 minutes - 47 MBIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Therese Badon, VP of Development at UNCF. She is the first in a UNCF series over the next few weeks. Therese responsible for overseeing an annual revenue goal of $12 million. Before coming to UNCF, Badon served as the executive director of alumni relations and annual giving at UNCF. started her career at Capital One Bank, where she worked for 12 years. Badon had the privilege of working with two former US presidents, President Bill Clint...
Episode 85: Courageous Moments - Inspiration to Live Your life by Design
December 21, 2019 20:15 - 39 minutes - 37.1 MBThis 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. 2nd Vyla Rollins : previous guest on episode 56, Executive Director of Lon...
Episode 84. I'm Walking by Faith and not by Sight says Fashion Designer Natasha Lamkin
December 07, 2019 10:30 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week’s She’s Got Drive features my interview with Natasha Lampkin.Natasha shares about her journey towards forming the faith based lifestyle brand named Tashee. Her style and brand is full of flair and creativity. Her collections are aimed at women of all ages, but Natasha is passionate about promoting modesty in fashion, with the belief that true modesty comes from the inside. Natasha shares how her faith and how her relationship with God has directed her throughout her entrepreneurial...
Episode 84. I'm Walking by Faith and not by Sight says Fashion Designer Natasha Lambkin
December 07, 2019 10:30 - 49 minutes - 46.3 MBThis week’s She’s Got Drive features my interview with Natasha Lambkin.Natasha shares about her journey towards forming the faith based lifestyle brand named Tashee. Her style and brand is full of flair and creativity. Her collections are aimed at women of all ages, but Natasha is passionate about promoting modesty in fashion, with the belief that true modesty comes from the inside. Natasha shares how her faith and how her relationship with God has directed her throughout her entrepreneurial...
Episode 83: Review of 2019 - Before your 2020 goals comes this!
November 29, 2019 10:26 - 19 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. Reviewing your year can be a powerful way to end 2019. Finding a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake, a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience. This week I talk you through some helpful and powerful questions so you can appreciate yourself and discover the lessons you need to learn to t...
EPISODE 82: What's Been Driving Me this Week - Dare to Dream
November 23, 2019 11:40 - 6 minutes - 7.08 MBWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. This week I talk about us daring to dream and the power of gaining the courage to share what we want for ourselves. Is there a dream that you have this is for you? In these shorts, I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you w...
Episode 81: Choose people who will lift you Up - Getting Support on your Goals
November 16, 2019 12:44 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week on the show we talk about Accountability Partnership as a structure to support us on the things that we care about and the goals that we have. These can be either work goals or more general life goals. AP's are a way to ensure that you stay on track and in action. I talk with my own accountability partner Martine Severin, a Chicago and LA based fashion and lifestyle photographer where we share what we are getting from our partnership, why we decided to start working together in...
Episode 81: Your success inspires My success - how to find your support for your Goals
November 16, 2019 12:44 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week on the show we talk about Accountability Partnership as a structure to support us on the things that we care about and the goals that we have. These can be either work goals or more general life goals. AP's are a way to ensure that you stay on track and in action. I talk with my own accountability partner Martine Severin, a Chicago and LA based fashion and lifestyle photographer where we share what we are getting from our partnership, why we decided to start working together in...
Episode 81: More Help to Nail Your Goals : Accountability Partners and how to have one
November 16, 2019 12:44 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week on the show we talk about Accountability Partnership as a structure to support us on the things that we care about and the goals that we have. These can be either work goals or more general life goals. AP's are a way to ensure that you stay on track and in action. I talk with my own accountability partner Martine Severin, a Chicago and LA based fashion and lifestyle photographer where we share what we are getting from our partnership, why we decided to start working together in...
EPISODE 80: Be Bold Even When it is Not Easy say CBS Anchor Michelle Miller
November 08, 2019 10:38 - 34 minutes - 32.7 MBThis week in the guest chair Part 2 of my interview with the wonderful Michelle Miller. Michelle shares about the power of sponsorship, her relationship with her father, and how fear can still stop her at times. Don't you love her as much as I do?. Michelle Miller is the co-host of "CBS This Morning: Saturday." and egularly appears on the "CBS Evening News," "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Sunday Morning." Miller has reported on many stories of national and international importance. She prov...
EPISODE 79: Successful People Have Failed too says Michelle Miller lets talk about that! ( Part 1)
November 01, 2019 11:30 - 39 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week in the guest chair we have the wonderful Michelle Miller. We talk about what filing gives us and the inevitability of it on route to our success. You will Love her - I did. Michelle Miller is the co-host of "CBS This Morning: Saturday." and egularly appears on the "CBS Evening News," "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Sunday Morning." Miller has reported on many stories of national and international importance. She provided extensive coverage of the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, follow...
Episode 78 - Back With Fashion Legend April Walker - Listen to the voice inside and honor it Part 2
October 18, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week’s She’s Got Drive is part 2 of my interview with April Walker. This inspirational woman could be described as a trailblazer, as one of the first to bring Hip-Hop fashion to ‘Street Style’. At the age of 21, her passion for clothes led her to create her first fashion brand, Fashion in Effect and open a shop in Brooklyn. In the 90’s April launched her brand Walker Wear. April work with and styled artists such as Tupac, Run-DMC and Snoop Dog. You are going to love love love this ...
Episode 77 - This trailblazer April Walker dressed Tupac, Snoop Dog and Run DMC - Our street style has April's name on it - find out why! (Part 1)
October 11, 2019 16:08 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThis week’s She’s Got Drive is the first of a two-part interview with April Walker. This inspirational woman could be described as a trailblazer, as one of the first to bring Hip-Hop fashion to ‘Street Style’. At the age of 21, her passion for clothes led her to create her first fashion brand, Fashion in Effect and open a shop in Brooklyn. In the 90’s April launched her brand Walker Wear. April work with and styled artists such as Tupac, Run-DMC and Snoop Dog. You are going to love love ...
EPISODE 76: Whats Been Driving Me this Week- Putting Self back in Self Care
October 04, 2019 10:30 - 7 minutes - 7.48 MBWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - we...
EPISODE 75 : What's Been Driving Me this Week - My Life Meditation
September 27, 2019 10:15 - 8 minutes - 8.92 MBWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - we...
EPISODE 74: This Woman in Tech, Michele Grant, tells us Life is about Accepting Stretch Assignments - find out what she means!
September 20, 2019 10:46 - 44 minutes - 42 MBThis weeks episode we have a female Tech veteran Michele Grant. She is a Strategy & Operations Executive Business Consultant specializing in Digital Technology Project, Program and Portfolio Management. Michele has 18+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results and effective change for Fortune 500 firms across a wide range of industries including enterprise software, digital marketing, advertising technology, e-commerce and government. Michele Grant is a partner at EAC, LLC.- a te...
Episode 73: Powerful Life lessons in the last 4 Months
September 13, 2019 16:03 - 27 minutes - 26 MBIn this weeks episode I share the powerful life changing lessons I have learnt over the last 4 months since I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. These are lessons applicable to anyone who is going through a life change. And find out the gifts that I have been given through this. You will get to hear how you can go about causing a transformation in your life. Grab your 4 Step Goal Keeper: I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life. When we want to b...
EPISODE 72: Nailing Your 2019 Goals in the Last Quarter
September 06, 2019 10:13 - 36 minutes - 34.5 MBThis weeks Episode I share with you how to nail the 2019 goals you set in the last quarter of the year. It is NOT too late my friend. Find out how to review where you are, how to get encourage action and things to plan to ensure success. Listen and let's do this. Grab your pdf on The Operating States: For your guide on the Operating States download it here shirleymcalpine.com/operatingstates Grab your 4 Step Goal Keeper: I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become ...
EPISODE 71 - Whats been Driving me this week - What Gives you Life and Feeds Your soul?
August 30, 2019 10:32 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - we...
Episode 70: Self Care Principles and Boundaries - Cecliia Nelson Hurt shares her Self Care Practices whilst undertaking Equity work. Principles we can all Do.
August 23, 2019 10:23 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBThis week in the guest chair we have part 2 with Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA. Cecilia is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to educate and promote diversity processes and procedures to positively impact organizational effectiv...
Episode 69: Cecilia Nelson Hurts shares How She is Accepting her Gifts (PART 1)
August 16, 2019 10:22 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThis week in the guest chair we have Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA. This is Part 1 of my interview with Cecilia who is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to educate and promote diversity processes and procedures to positively im...
Episode 68: Whats Been Driving Me this Week- August is a bridge to rocking the rest of 2019
August 09, 2019 20:42 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - w...
Episode 67: Whats Been Driving Me this Week - Managing My Mind
July 26, 2019 10:51 - 12 minutes - 12 MBWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - w...
Episode 66: Build Your Opportunities - Find Out How Kristin Fraser Dressed Beyonce
July 19, 2019 10:29 - 25 minutes - 24 MBOn this weeks episode in the guest chair is Kristin Fraser, CEO and Creative Director of Trèfle Designs designer. I met and spoke to her at Essence Fest Fashion House. n 2008, designer Kristin Frazer birthed her company focused on swimwear for women. After a few years she created a kids swimwear line and a new resort-wear collection for women She has had write-ups in local, regional and international magazines such as Marie Claire, Ebony and Essence, International celebrity singers lik...
Episode 65: What's Been Driving Me this Week: I'm Celebrating All things Black Girl Magic at Essence Fest 25
July 13, 2019 10:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWelcome to the second sole edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! Its like a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my...
Episode 64: Whats Driving Me this Week: Making Fitness Fit.
July 01, 2019 10:30 - 18 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to the first sole edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! Its like a SGD short. Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my ...
EPISODE 63: Tribute to Mum - One Year On.
June 28, 2019 14:10 - 58 minutes - 54 MBA year since Mum passed this is for her, and to her. 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 handful of black females owning a commercial development business in the NYC area. An experienced real estate development and investment firm focused on developing distinctive real estate properties primarily in New York City. Dawanna Williams has over 20 years of experience i...
Episode 62: ‘Never Quit on Yourself’ says Asha Castelberry, Combat Veteran & National Security Expert.
June 21, 2019 15:57 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBThis Week we have combat veteran, national Security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry. This unique and courageous black woman has served in Kuwait and Iraq, and is now one of a handful of black women called on to speak about defense policy, national security and veteran affairs. She also writes about how Women veterans can build their civilian life after leaving active service. Asha is a professor in Fordham University's Political Science Department and a fellow at Foreign Policy...
EPISODE 61 : "What Good is Having Beautiful Things if You Have No Peace in Your Heart?' says Reverend Itang Young
June 07, 2019 15:59 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIt is not everyday that you get to speak to a Reverend who is a Black Woman and I am so happy to be bringing you Reverend Itang H. Young who is one of the most prolific and eloquent preachers of the gospel in this generation. Itang currently serves as the Assistant Minister for Youth at The Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York. And has dedicated much of her time and talents towards advocating for women and girls in marginalized communities. This former Miss Black Houston use...