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Your Voice; Your Power with Anika

Your Voice; Your Power with Anika

By Anika Wilson

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/anika-wilson/subscribe Real-life, real stories, real problems, and real solutions for entrepreneurs, high achievers, purpose pushers, and success-driven people taking life by storm unapologetically. Learn how to use your problems to maximize your purpose at Your Voice; Your Power with Anika. Our guests are business owners, authors, speakers, podcasters, writers, and activists who are experts in their field taking charge and taking names. Elevate your life, business and relationships at YVYP.
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Asking for help: Strength or Weakness with Andrea Hancock

Your Voice; Your Power with AnikaDec 15, 2022

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Asking for help: Strength or Weakness with Andrea Hancock

Asking for help: Strength or Weakness with Andrea Hancock

Help is one of the greatest gifts we can give or receive. It allows us to offer assistance to others in need and also provides us with an opportunity to receive help when we are in need. However, despite the importance of help, many people are reluctant to ask for help when they need it. This is often because of the stigma that is attached to asking for help. People may feel like they are admitting defeat or admitting that they cannot cope on their own.  

As a result, they may suffer in silence rather than reach out for help. It is important to remember that everyone needs help at some point in their lives, and there is no shame in asking for help when you need it. In fact, asking for help can be a strength, not a weakness. By reaching out for help, you are taking responsibility for your own well-being and demonstrating your commitment to improving your situation. terminologies associated with the whole concept of asking for help can vary depending on culture, context, and individual preferences. Some common terms include: requesting help, seeking help, needing assistance, wanting help, or requiring help. No matter what terminology you use, the most important thing is to reach out for help when you need it. Help is one of the greatest gifts we can give or receive, so don't be afraid to ask for it when you need it.  

This episode features Andrea Hancock, Founder & Director of Business Development at Dexterous Organizing: We help busy people get organized (especially during a major life transition) in a world that is chaotic and hectic. We not only help them create a space that brings peace, control, and calm; we also teach them mindset principles, skills, and habits that help them to internalize strategies that work for them over and over and overcome unhelpful perspectives that prevent growth toward a functional space and productive life. "I help to teach my clients to overcome shame and guilt related to hiring us to help them"  

Reach Andrea at www.dexterousorganizing.com

Dec 15, 202243:53
Why I'm Dedicating An Entire Season to Leadership?

Why I'm Dedicating An Entire Season to Leadership?

As a leader, your voice has the power to inspire, educate and effect change. 

So why not use it to your advantage?

This season, the podcast will focus on leadership, diversity, and social issues. And I know that you have expertise in either similar areas or the intersection of some of my interests. That's why I wanted to share the topics and dates for this season's recordings. These dates were previously sent, but the passing of two of my brothers pushed the whole season back. 

No worries, it will be even better as 2023 approaches.

These topics are sensitive to some but impactful for all. 

So how does it work? Browse the topics, see if the recording date works for you, and, if you're aligned, click the topic and register. 

There is a registration fee (this is a sponsorship opportunity to support the podcast and production). 

This year, the podcast will stream on YouTube and potentially other platforms.


So what are you waiting for? 

Register today and let your voice be heard!

Dec 01, 202223:40
Identity & Femininity with Natasha Degazon

Identity & Femininity with Natasha Degazon

Identity and femininity are trending topics, along with imposter syndrome, self-image, and identity. As women running businesses that serve clients around the world, it is imperative that we embrace our identity, own our femininity, and make bold moves. Our guest hails all the way from Montreal, Canada. She has been in the makeup industry for 15 years. She loves to connect with the people (mainly women) whom she serves. Women have always felt safe in their presence. After working with women, she now chooses wit work with women to ensure that their beauty is more than skin deep. She founded LadyBoss Academy to serve women through a community of enrichment and support.

About Natasha:

Her background as a makeup artist led Natasha DG to create BIZO-T Accessories providing makeup accessories and beauty consultations to help women get accessorized smarter. When the pandemic hit, she noticed that there was a need to provide tools and resources to uplevel the confidence level and their mindsets. That's when she created: The LadyBoss Academy

Natasha DG worked with renowned local personalities in Canada, Loto Québec, and fitness athletes and now she is writing her 1st book l: Breaking out of the boxes.


Where to find Natasha:

https://www.facebook.com/iamnatashadg
https://www.instagram.com/natashadg/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashadg

Oct 11, 202224:09
Using-Your-Strengths-as-Freedom-of-Choice

Using-Your-Strengths-as-Freedom-of-Choice

Strengths are measurable constructs that are often overlooked and minimized by challenges. Today, we discuss ways to identify, nurture and implement strength-based strategies to Lean In To The Best Version of You!

Meet our panelists:

Eddie L. Johnson: Founder & CEO of E4 Inspiring Motivations, LLC brings a variety of personal and professional experiences to those he meets. He leads with a servant's heart and seeks to help others win, especially when the odds are against them. His focus is on overwhelming adversity and life purpose.

As a breakthrough expert, speaker, author, and servant leader who brings joy and life to situations. An encourager with an upbeat attitude toward others, Eddie has a unique ability to find the best in everyone. Eddie is also the author of Passing the Test of Faith and is a firm believer that we are blessed in various ways to be a blessing to others.  Learn more about Eddie L. Johnson at

Charlotte Nicholson

An international speaker and executive success coach with multiple coaching certifications and countless global client-facing roles, Charlotte Nicholson is an expert in helping individuals and teams thrive during transitions. Her previous work as a recruiter and human resources leader, along with her lived expat experience spanning three continents and six countries, offers her unique insight into the impact of transition and change on executives along with their teams and families. Charlotte has worked with and spoken to various A-level teams around the globe, including Shell, Etihad Airways, Amgen, ThermoFisher, and Barclays Bank, among others, equipping them with the tools they need to not only survive disruption but rise above it.

You can learn more about me here: https://www.nicholsoncoaching.co.uk/about/

Sheri Miter is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach helping leaders identify and use their strengths for successful leadership AND creating Strengths-Based Organizations. I am currently getting training to be certified in e2Grow to create High-Performance Teams that are strengths-based. I also come from 27 years in network marketing where I ranked in the top 1% of my company and previous to that 10 years running a business with my husband.

I want people to understand the power of working within their own God-given Talents, and how to invest in these talents properly so they can soar to success using their Super-power Strengths! I feel today more than ever, people need to feel empowered at work and Strengths-Based Teams are empowered teams! Learn more about Sheri at www.sherimiterco.com

Apr 13, 202201:03:47
Using your Strengths as Freedom of Choice-Power Panel

Using your Strengths as Freedom of Choice-Power Panel

Strengths are measurable constructs that are often overlooked and minimized by challenges. Today, we discuss ways to identify, nurture and implement strength based strategies to Lean In To The Best Version of You!

Meet our panelists:

Eddie L. Johnson: Founder & CEO of E4 Inspiring Motivations, LLC brings a variety of personal and professional experiences to those he meets. He leads with a servant's heart and seeks to help others win, especially when the odds are against them. His focus is on overwhelming adversity and life purpose. 

As a breakthrough expert, speaker, author, and servant leader who brings joy and life to situations. An encourager with an upbeat attitude toward others, Eddie has a unique ability to find the best in everyone. Eddie is also the author of Passing the Test of Faith and is a firm believer that we are blessed in various ways to be a blessing to others.  Learn more about Eddie L. Johnson at 

Charlotte Nicholson

An international speaker and executive success coach with multiple coaching certifications and countless global client-facing roles, Charlotte Nicholson is an expert in helping individuals and teams thrive during transitions. Her previous work as a recruiter and human resources leader, along with her lived expat experience spanning three continents and six countries, offers her unique insight into the impact of transition and change on executives along with their teams and families. Charlotte has worked with and spoken to various A-level teams around the globe, including Shell, Etihad Airways, Amgen, ThermoFisher and Barclays Bank, among others, equipping them with the tools they need to not only survive disruption, but rise above it.

You can learn more about me here: https://www.nicholsoncoaching.co.uk/about/

Sheri Miter is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach helping leaders identify and use their strengths for successful leadership AND creating Strengths-Based Organizations. I am currently getting training to be certified in e2Grow to create High Performance Teams that are strengths based. I also come from 27 years in network marketing where I ranked in the top 1% of my company and previous to that 10 years running a business with my husband.

I want people to understand the power of working within their own God-given Talents, how to invest in these talents properly so they can soar to success using their Super-power Strengths! I feel today more than ever, people need to feel empowered at work and Strengths-Based Teams are empowered teams! Learn more about Sheri at www.sherimiterco.com

Feb 12, 202201:03:47
What'cha Workin With?

What'cha Workin With?

Times are calling for a change in every industry. Let's start with your mindset, to identify the most valuable skills, gifts, and talents. As entrepreneurs, professionals and educators, we strive to impact others through knowledge sharing, support, and resources attainment. Our guest panelists are here to share tips and tools to enhance your leadership skills through the translation of "What'cha Workin With?

Believe it or not, many of us struggle to answer this question when asked to describe our gifts, experience, and expertise. Professional paths are no longer straight and narrow. They are zig zagish and complete with adversity, tragedy, and triumph. So I ask the question again? 

What'cha Workin With?

Meet our Co-host: Ciltona Cawthorne- Your Encouragement Sister: Great day, I am Ciltona- Your Encouragement Sister, I’m from New York and currently live in North Carolina. I am passionate about helping women be inspired, become motivated, and stay encouraged so they can embrace their beauty, find their joy, and be successful. I am fearfully and wonderfully made and I am not in competition with other women. I support, enrich, and empower my sisters. In my poems, I am speaking to myself and other women who feel they are not enough or who may be struggling with their self-image. There was a time that I did not believe that I was gifted. And God revealed to me that He created us all for excellence and gave us all gifts.

James Barry: CEO and founder of Castle Hill Foods, Inc. James has been in the food industry for over 17 years as a professional chef, and educator of whole food health. "I believe eating organ meats can solve most of the world's problems." James also shares inspiration for launching a business during COVID.

Samantha Sunders, LPC: I help professional women to break free from toxic relationships heal their trauma, rediscover who they are, and live a life they desire. I believe what makes me different is my experience of dealing with an ex-husband who was a narcissist and co-parenting with one as well. I also help hundreds of women know exactly how to establish healthy and nourishing relationships after having unhealthy ones.

I want people to know that I have programs and events that can assist with living a life they desire and establishing healthy & nourishing relationships. I have a weekly email list that provides free tips that can help with learning how to establish healthy relationships and live the life they desire.

KUTI Mack: A fitness philosopher, specializing in helping people who are successful in every aspect of their life EXCEPT for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. "If you're serious about being better than you currently are and are willing to learn, what I do WILL work for you!" 

KUTI created the: The BYBD™ Bedtime Blueprint: How to maximize your productivity in daily increments by sealing and setting you days at night.

Jan 31, 202254:42
Is the Glass Ceiling Shattered, Cracked or Broken? with Lindsay Tramel-Jones and Cathy McKinnon

Is the Glass Ceiling Shattered, Cracked or Broken? with Lindsay Tramel-Jones and Cathy McKinnon

2022 is here and we are ready to break through the taboo topics plaguing women striving for excellence. Women have fought long and hard for equal rights since the 1940s. Women are now leading in the boardroom, the household, and in business. Despite the appearance of women in male dominating industries, equality, compensation, and respect are still lacking. Social scientists have explored the concept of the "Glass-Ceiling" for two decades yet it is definitely NOT shattered. It's simply cracked.

Join Anika and her panelists for an in-depth roundtable discussion regarding "Glass- Breaking Women" : 

Cathy McKinnon, Transformation Strategist and Owner of Wellness Warrior Coaching shares strategies to help working moms alleviate burnout and optimize health, performance, and achievement despite the invisible barriers encountered by women. Cathy holds an MBA, and integrates her passion, education, and experience with cancer, infertility, and divorce to help women stop going through the motions and overhaul their habits, routines, and mindset to Soar into Success. Cathy is a certified Health and Life Coach & Yoga Personal Trainer, Speaker, Author, and Serial Entrepreneur.

Cathy is a 3x #1 International Bestselling author with her chapters in "Silent Grief, Healing and Hope", "Joy- Recipes for Abundance" and "Oh My Health there is Hope!" where she bravely shares her journey through infertility, finding her joy and reclaiming her life! The books include stories that will inspire and touch hearts everywhere!

Cathy was most recently named Chicago’s Top Wellness Transformation Strategist by Chicago Entrepreneurs Magazine April 2021!

Lindsay Tramel-Jones is the Founder & CEO of Organized Chaos Design Company. Lindsay focuses on entrepreneurs that are not full-time in their business and helps them remove their "9-5 persona" so they can run their business authentically. Lindsay is on a mission to help women create their own tables so we are not fighting to sit in spaces that are not meant for us. Her team focuses on brand strategy, logo design, web design, and copywriting. 

Lindsay shares her lived experiences of women climbing the ranks in the US Army, where she continues to serve soldiers in action. Lindsay shares the best strategies to wear multiple hats while shattering the glass and not cutting your foot on it as you continue to climb up the ladder. 

Jan 18, 202252:08
Transforming Trauma Into Resilient Leadership- Power Panel

Transforming Trauma Into Resilient Leadership- Power Panel

Resilient leadership is all about bouncing back from adversity and applying your lived experiences to help others advance. This discussion is prompted by the recent events around the world wreaking havoc on individuals, families, communities, organizations, and more. Change is inevitable, so is adversity. However, there are ways to navigate adversity and still come out on top!

Our Expert Panelists

Natalie Robinson Bruner is the Founder & Principal Consultant of Glad Ed Solutions. Natalie is passionate about serving and educating the community through leadership and workforce development. As the Division Director of Racial and Gender Equity Advancement at YWCA South Florida, Natalie oversees all functional operations and program management of the organization’s community and women’s programming focused on economic development, global education, and social justice leading to racial and gender equity. She leads a multi-tiered division that produces leaders who go on to accomplish great things. Through her work at the YWCA, she directly impacts thousands of people throughout South Florida to ensure they have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to positively shape their future.
Before joining YWCA South Florida, Natalie served as the Director of the STEM Gateway Program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. In this position, she managed multiple multi-million dollar grants that helped more than 20,000 students build the skills necessary to graduate, restructured university systems, collaborated with other institutions to form synergistic alliances, developed a policy that impacted under-resourced students, and served as a thought leader for equitable opportunities in education, which continues until now.
The passion of her heart came when Natalie founded Glad • ED Solutions, where she trains and coaches leaders to better engage their workforce as well as create a culture of productivity that helps individuals flourish and organizations thrive.
Please take the time to look at her bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrbruner/

Natalie is hosting a mini-conference January 8, 2022 from 11am-2:30pm EST on having a toxic-free year. This is an opportunity to learn how to remove toxicity from your environment, relationships, work, and body.  

Eric L. Johnson is the founder and CEO of E4 Inspiring Motivations where he provides breakthrough solutions for next-level moves. Eddie L. Johnson is a breakthrough expert, speaker, author, and servant leader who brings joy and life to situations. An encourager with an upbeat attitude toward others, Eddie has a unique ability to find the best in everyone.
Eddie is the Founder and CEO of E4 Inspiring Motivations, a personal and professional development company that specializes in helping business professionals discover purpose, which leads to meaningful and continued success. E4 Inspiring Motivations also train business professionals to successfully break through adversity so they can adjust and remain productive in their personal and professional lives.
Eddie is the author of the book Passing the Test of Faith and is a firm believer that we are blessed in various ways to be a blessing to others. Purchase your copy at www.eddieljohnson.com/book



Jan 06, 202201:04:53
Transferable Skills Podcast Panel

Transferable Skills Podcast Panel

Transferable Skills are classified as portable skills that transfer from one job to another. As entrepreneurs, we often minimize our skills and abilities shortchanging our impact on others. This podcast will expose skills that you can promote to your target market, strategic partners and clients to properly communicate your products and services to those in need. Our guest panelists are entrepreneurs (coaches) committed to advancing the knowledge base and impact of entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, authors and small business owners to accelerate success.

Tammy Johnston of KSA Business is a "Hold Your Hand and Kick Your Ass Business Coach" based in Canada. She teaches solopreneurs, the basic foundational business skills (mindset, marketing, financials, systems, advisory teams, cashflow, profit) they need to first survive and then thrive. She has been working with entrepreneurs and small business owners for over 20 years. 

CaTyra Polland is the CEO & Founder of Love For Words where she focuses on client empowerment and encouragement. She is a 9 time published author, familiar with the self-publishing process. She works with black influential, resilient and prolific businesswomen to transform their knowledge and experiences into polished manuscripts, guiding them through the self-publishing journey. As an author, editor and coach, she is committed to developing manuscripts that educate, empower and enlighten. 

Dec 26, 202140:39
Dominating As A Leading Woman Of Color- Power Panel

Dominating As A Leading Woman Of Color- Power Panel

“We are not born women of color. We become women of color. In order to become women of color, we would need to become fluent in each others’ histories, to resist and unlearn an impulse to claim first oppression, most-devastating oppression, one-of-a-kind oppression, defying comparison oppression. We would have to unlearn an impulse that allows mythologies about each other to replace knowing about one another. We would need to cultivate a way of knowing in which we direct our social, cultural, psychic, and spiritually marked attention on each other. We cannot afford to cease yearning for each others’ company.”
M. Jacqui Alexander,
Pedagogies of Crossing: Meditations on Feminism, Sexual Politics, Memory, and the Sacred

Women are a dominating force, that is tested with resistance at every turn. This power panel features leading women from around the world discussing the stereotypes, challenges, and opportunities faced by women of color. Women of color comprise 20.3% of the United States population. Despite the population changes in the US, US workplaces struggle to retain women of color professionals. Women of Color have a greater wage gap, are disproportionally represented in low-wage and essential jobs, yet 5.4 million firms are majority-owned by women of color in the US., employing 2.1 million people generating $361 billion in revenues annually. 

To discuss the disparities and answer the following questions: 

Why does diversity matter?

What is the responsibility of leadership as a woman of color? 

Why is the world intimidated by strong women of color?

What legacy do you want to leave?

Candice Smiley: Candice is a self-proclaimed master manifestor and personal development junkie who loves to engage in interesting conversations with other influencers and entrepreneurs. Her favorite conversations are the ones that take courage to engage in. (Check out her podcast, Create the Ripple Podcast wherever you stream your podcasts for more of that!)

www.candicesmiley.com

LaDondra Hervey: LaDondra Hervey is not your average faith-based business coach. She has been dubbed the Soul-Alignment Business Coach because she has a unique ability to be able to help women entrepreneurs connect their hearts with their calling to create richly rewarding businesses. She teaches women how to go from Purpose into Profit and beyond into Legacy Impact. She is a powerhouse when it comes to speaking life into dormant areas of business to call up greatness and restore hope. She is known for her signature topic: “Becoming Powerful Beyond Belief”, from her Christian Literary Award Winning Book. Her message integrates her life experiences of triumph, with her professional background as a Keynote Speaker, Certified Belief Therapist and Certified Business Coach to help women entrepreneurs to dispel the lies they’ve been taught to believe, with a clear-cut plan to reveal the truth - that they were made for greater!

www.ladondrahervey.com

Purvi Kay: Coming from an underprivileged background I have overcome all challenges thrown at me but turned them into opportunities! This has built my confidence and resilience and a super-strong mindset and belief that I can achieve anything I set my heart to.
I am a woman of color, a mother (most rewarding) with a thriving career as a leader in the UK Government and a coaching business all running in alignment without compromising anything. If I can do it, anyone can!

Purvi Kay @daasicoaching | Linktree

https://linktr.ee › Daasicoaching

Dec 08, 202101:09:57
What If? A Controversial Paradigm Shift

What If? A Controversial Paradigm Shift

Diferent is an author, motivational speaker and advocate passionate about social awareness, mental health, and self care. She is the owner of Th3rd Eye Entertainment.

TH3RD EYE Entertainment is a limited liability company that is parented by Difernt an Author, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker.

Diferent strives to educate, promote, and inspire individuals to manifest themselves into the best version they could possibly be. This is done through public speaking, published, and video materials that entails on topics that are pertinent in today's society.

We provide the public with online retail products and services that are educational yet entertaining, all at once. Learn more about our services and products in the "About Us" section on the menu page.
Nov 22, 202134:29
Making Health Accessible for Everyone with Lisa Peranzo
Nov 19, 202140:29
Unlocking Communication Potential with Malika Dudley

Unlocking Communication Potential with Malika Dudley

Malika Dudley is a Broadcast Veteran. Keynote Speaker. Podcaster. Blogger. Influencer. Media Consultant. Communication Scholar. Mom. Does she elevate the give-back component? "I'm blessed to be financially secure and therefore I can pay forward things like creating pre-roll ads for local businesses as an incentive for them to donate to local charities."  Here are details: https://www.malikadudley.com/show-notes2/donate-get-an-ad

Her media company focuses on helping people create connections. She uses her background as a communication scholar and award-winning media professional to help clients identify their goals from a communication perspective, while also giving them research-based tips and experience-based strategies to help them communicate with confidence in person, on television, in front of audiences, and during interviews.

"I just want people to be inspired to never give up, to know that "slow progress, is still progress," and that life is messy... for all of us! I hope that through telling my story and getting to know me, that the audience will feel that.

She enjoys having conversations about life, motherhood, limiting beliefs, imposter syndrome, going to grad school later in life, media, social media, and her new podcast - The Communication Podcast.

To learn more about Malika, visit her website and tune in to her astounding podcast:
Student Graduation Speaker 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dP1GNR2DEM&t=19s
Podcast Website: communificationpodcast.com/podcast
About me: malikadudley.com/about

Nov 04, 202101:01:02
How To Use Your Vulnerability To Share Your Story with Janine Hernandez
Aug 05, 202127:02
Finding Joy In The Journey with Callie Teegardin
Jul 29, 202154:17
Become The Master of Your Life with Esperanza

Become The Master of Your Life with Esperanza

Esperanza Smith is a Holistic Educator, Healer, Writer, and Motivational Speaker. She authored the book: Girl Seeking Pearls and Founder of PureEsperanza, NFP. She is an educator committed to human development and holistic educator trained in Waldorf Education. Her passion for healing, metaphysics, spiritual science, religions, mysticism, esotericism, philosophies, psychology, biodynamics, nutrition, alternative medicines, and the arts. She is the founder and director of PureEsperanza, a nonprofit Empowering Consciousness, The Art of Well-Being. 


Pure Esperanza: 

The work of our non-profit (above)weaving in Energy Medicine as the next frontier of holistic education, medicine, healing, well-being and its integrated living. This will touch upon the work/service I am also personally doing now, outside of PureEsperanza's collaborative global community.

PureEsperanza is dedicated to bringing forth more Consciousness while educating our body, mind, and soul in the art of well-being.
PureEsperanza offers a holistic approach in ourselves individually, our communities and across the world that empower us to effectively live more creative and fulfilled lives through its center, programs, services, materials, and events. 

PureEsperanza creates and facilitates
a theme of hope, supports the development of individuals, our collective communities, our
world, and acts as an agent of and for transformation.

We are Creators of Life.
Our Imagination is our Creative Power.
Consciousness is Ever Expanding in All Life.
We are what we Believe.
We, All Life, are intrinsically Interconnected.
We see the Whole mirrored in the Reflections of All.

Jun 29, 202139:09
How To Get Prospects to Say Yes-with the Micro-commitment Strategist Vladamir Adonis

How To Get Prospects to Say Yes-with the Micro-commitment Strategist Vladamir Adonis

Vladamir Adonis is a Micro-Commitment Strategist dedicated to the development of lead generation.

Vladamir shares his story of failure from his first business venture costing him $80,000 leading him to his passion of marketing. Marketing is a broad field yet he manages to provide entrepreneurs with the tips, tools, strategies and systems to successful marketing that converts.

It all started with a dream and asking that question how else can success be define? About 15 years ago I started working in higher education for an online university. I started off helping that department collect documents in order to help complete student file. Because of determination and my work ethic I worked my way up to an executive level position. About 5 years into my executive position I know that it wasn’t something I wanted to be doing for the rest of my life…

About the Man behind the strategy:
So I ask myself the question if this isn’t it what else can I do
Something inside of me told me I should start my own business. Through research I knew i wanted the business to meet a few criteria. I wanted to start a business that is in demand and would be around regardless of what is happening in the world. At that time the online dating industry was very popular and it met the criteria that I was looking for in business.
I found and hired a programmer to build me a dating/dance type website in order that I would be able to launch my first business as an entrepreneur.
Fast forward a year later the site was launched. But to my surprise I had a hard time getting members to join.
I had paid close to 30K for this project so I wasn’t going to just put my hand up and say oh well I tried…
I went on a mission to learn how to do lead generation, marketing, membership growth, facebook ads in order that I can learn the skills needed to make this project work
Fast forward about 7 months later I was learning and my dating site started to gain some momentum
Shortly after gaining some momentum I learned that I was in violation of copyright laws. The dating site had a dance component which allowed members the ability to update videos of them dancing. Since i didn’t have the right to any of that content I had to close down the site to avoid legal ramification…
I felt defeated because this appeared to be the end of my entrepreneurial journey…
Than I decided to take what I had learned about lead generation and about marketing and started to host workshops in my area…
I started to host these workshops for two reasons. First I wanted to see if the skill I had learned could benefit other businesses. Second I thought maybe one day I can use that knowledge to turn it into a business
After hosting over 60 local marketing workshops and helping other businesses dial in their marketing I felt comfortable with my craft
At which point I decided to leave my employer and start my business full time. Today I specialize in lead generation and in marketing helping businesses generate leads and make more sales. I recently started a facebook group called black creators connect. The goal of that group is to support other entrepreneurs and provide a space to connect and gain the knowledge and skills for a better life and a better business

Learn more about Vladamir at: vladadonis.com

Jun 11, 202131:57
Conversations with "The Joy Junkie"
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Hypnosis Simplified with Melissa Conkling
Mar 22, 202142:07
Finding Joy with Linda Shively
Feb 24, 202138:18
Ethical Sales through Integrity & Authenticity with Heather Wylde-Smith

Ethical Sales through Integrity & Authenticity with Heather Wylde-Smith

Feb 17, 202131:21
Navigating Life & Niches with Munira Zahabi
Feb 11, 202147:35
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach-Daisy Vogt
Jan 28, 202125:40
WOW-Wise One Within with Lori Anne Rising
Jan 28, 202120:05
Morning cup of Sunshine with Madhura Sane
Jan 11, 202125:29
The Underdog with the Heroic Heart
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Codependency and Masculine Issues with Nick Bognar
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Survive to Thrive: Tasha Hunter
Dec 10, 202037:54
It Starts With You: Maria Kalen

It Starts With You: Maria Kalen

Maria is a Mindset Mentor:

I teach people how to think more positively and know that they are in control and can train their thoughts daily for positivity and clarity and shift their negative patterns to more positive ones, by taking small steps daily.
I also teach people small tools they can use daily to help be more loving and kind to themselves, and when we love and accept ourselves, we can love and accept others too.
Finally, I help people understand that past can be healed and does not have to define them. Forgiveness techniques that help go back in time and understand a negative circumstance so they can reframe it and move forward with lighter load of past.

I love to help people shift their mindset and know that they are in control of their life. Past can be healed. Present can be more loving and kind and peaceful If they pay attention to their thoughts and reframe them.
Also, knowing healthy interpersonal relationships start with you. The more you love and accept yourself, the more others will love and accept you.
I have spent more than 8 years of my life doing personal growth and healing my past and reframing my view on myself, and seen my life shift so many times , that now I want to teach others do same.

Maria discusses the best way to go DEEP! Anything is Possible!


Dec 01, 202024:05
Hold On Tight- Transformation is Still In Progress

Hold On Tight- Transformation is Still In Progress

This episode features one of our partners-Cathy McKinnon, Transformation Strategist, Speaker, Activist, Survivor and Thriver

Cathy  believes in helping Ambitious women take back their power and lead their lives with confidence and joy!

This episode we talk about the state of our world, the impact of coaching and the responsibility of each of us to take charge of our happiness, our futures and our lives.

We're all in this together, no matter whether you're on lockdown, not on lockdown work and not work in home with the kids losing your mind like the rest of us. We're all in this together, just like High School Musical says!

We need community more than ever, because this is adjusting and adapting.  Let's help each other learn the helping hand, lend the ear, be there for your neighbors, right? Even if it's simple things take their kids for an hour so they can go the grocery store whatever it might be, kindness and gratitude goes a long way in building the community.


Nov 29, 202018:23
The Woo Theory: Branding & Business Strategy

The Woo Theory: Branding & Business Strategy

Stephanie Powell is a woman of multiple skills. She has bachelors in Marketing, a masters in Education and EDD. She spent 13 years an educator, has now pivoted to Brand & Business Strategy.

"I help magical AF entrepreNERDS find the courage to dump imposter syndrome (for good!), get the f*ck unstuck, and make more money in your business by being raw, real, and unapologetically YOU. It's about being RADICALLY authentic and standing out so your people can see, hear, and find you. Because NO ONE can do what you do like you do. And the world needs the badass magic only you can give.

With my clients, I find the magic is in combining the practical WITH the woo. We all know (hopefully) how important mindset and alignment are. But we also have to build our businesses on solid foundations and make sure we've got the right systems and processes in place (and that means what's right for YOU...one size fits all is a lie). And both the practical and the woo should be catalysts for each other.

I adore my clients and support them like nobody's business. But I'm also gonna give it to you straight, no chaser. You've got too many epic things to accomplish for us to tiptoe through the tulips. Let's blow sh*t up instead.

I help my clients achieve their goals and level up in their business through brand + business strategy, mindset work, systems + processes, clarity, and authenticity + alignment.

Everything I do in my personal and professional life is driven by my vision of a world where every single soul is seen, heard, understood, accepted, celebrated, and loved BECAUSE of how they were uniquely created. So why CAN'T you make more money doing what you were BORN to do, serving those you were MEANT to serve, and doing it YOUR way?

https://morepowelltoya.com

Nov 20, 202035:19
What Is A Healthy Relationship?- Power Panel

What Is A Healthy Relationship?- Power Panel

We all struggle to establish and maintain healthy relationships. Often times this discussion is limited to romantic relationships yet we take it a step further. We discuss the impact of our past including: generational curses, upbringing, environmental factors and more on our ability to identify, establish and maintain healthy relationships. 

Meet Our Panelists:

Babita Spinelli, LP, JD: CEO/ Owner and Founder of Opening the Doors Psychotherapy

I’ve spent my life helping others . . . first as a lawyer and now as a Psychotherapist, Mental Health Consultant and Certified Coach. I know what it’s like both to feel stuck AND to thrive, and how to get from here to there.

I launched EMBRACE because I believe relationships with others – those we forge in our homes, our workplace and communities – form the foundation on which we build and live our lives. When relationships aren’t working optimally, often times neither are we.
https://openingthedoorspsychotherapy.com/

Cassandra Wiley: Health Coach/ Founder of Have Faith and Live Well with Chasadah LLC

Empowering individuals to “have Faith” in themselves to achieve their goals to live better lives.

Having a non-judging, empathizing attitude when coaching clients.

havefaithandlivewell.com

Bree Carroll: Owner of B Carroll Events

Bree Carroll, the Military Marriage Coach, Wedding and Event Specialist and Speaker who transforms spaces and hearts through authentic design and purposeful planning. With a background in civil engineering, Bree brings her brilliance of problem solving and eye for design to couples so they design a marriage even more beautiful than their wedding day. Using her CARE method, she guides couples through designing a marriage that celebrates their core values. As a voice in the milspouse community and the 2020 - 2021 AFI Air Force use of the Year, she celebrates strong military marriages. On her nationally broadcasted podcast, Hearts & Stripes, she speaks on the power of relationships.

Bcarrollevents.com

Rebecca Randolph: Life Coach/ The Santosha Way

I am a LOA style life coach who is all about taking radical responsibility of our life experience.

We create our reality and we often drown in mediocrity instead of floating on from one experience to beautiful experience. This is because our mindset, belief systems and the support stories are holding us back.

Most of us are so deeply tied to our stories, that we don’t even realize it is the very thing holding us back, or that we can even change it.

I help people identify the stories and shift them.

WHAT DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

I help teach people how to use the law of attraction and discover who they are at their core, limitless.

Because once you understand you are creating this life experience, you can’t help but want to stand in your potentiality and create on purpose.

Thesantoshaway.com

Sandra Chaney: CEO of Sandra Chaney Enterprises, Inc

I am a transformational Coach, Speaker, Author and Women's advocate committed to helping women live their best in live and in business. I do this by sharing of my life experiences and lessons through coaching, writing and speaking.

I believe that a successful leader always leads from with in. So I help women leaders relinquish those things that no longer serve them so they show up and be the woman they were meant to birth. www.sandrachaney.com


Nov 19, 202001:13:56
Understanding You Are Enough Via the Language of Your Soul with Jennifer Urezio
Nov 14, 202026:33
Building An Optimal Support System- Power Panel

Building An Optimal Support System- Power Panel

Historically, we build communities, villages and networks to thrive beyond survival. Nothing is new except our perception of receiving assistance throughout the various seasons of life. Today we discuss the importance of building an Optimal Support Network, A Village or whatever you want to call it. 

Meet Our Power Panel: 

Andreia Dooley: 

I would like to discuss the importance of building and maintaining a strong community when it comes to pursuing you hair care goals. Dealing with damaged hair can be disheartening. Understanding they there are others facing the same issues and access the information to change these true it’s is key. With the plethora of information out there on different ways to care for your hair, accessing the information that applies to your hair type is important. www.maeific.com

Candace Joseph: 

Candace Joseph is CEO of The Joseph Consulting Firm, LLC. Candace oversee all client’s job in progress. She coaches entrepreneurs from start to growth. She creates marketing strategies, growth plans, and streamlines systems to strength a company’s position upon launch. She also hosts a weekly radio, The Business Knowledge Broker Hour with Candace Joseph, on High Volume Music Radio gearing to highlight entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations. Candace hold an accounting degree from Prairie View A&M University. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to opera, playing chess, and volunteering with local charities on their marketing campaigns. To contact Candace, please visit www.josephconsultingfirm.com or candace@josephconsultingfirm.com.
Facebook or Instagram : @thebkbh or @josephconsultingfirm

Farah Fancy: 

I believe that we need to create personal and social change in order to create supportive Communities that are anti-racist. Black, indigenous, people of colour have been living under systemically violent oppression for centuries. In order to start the process of self support the current situation needs to be acknowledged rather than code switching for the colonizer. I would like to speak about the micro steps that can be taken to create a sustainable support system.

Janis Isaman: 

Creating community as part of body sustainability. Mybodycouture.com

Justine Kaneris:

I am a social and inclusive being. I am a connector and make sure that everyone has what they need and when they need it. I have a easy face with soft features and when I see someone looking my way I can not, not help it but engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with them, I am empathic and can read other people's energy fairly well, so I only try to engage if the person seems open to the connection, if that makes sense. Long story short, it is not uncommon for me to learn someone's entire lifestory before I know their name. 

Sammi Reyes:

My name is Sammi Reyes and I am a passion coach, podcast host, writer, and college student. For the past two years, I have been transforming my life to become the greatest version of me. Through my personal work, I have realized that my life mission is to help YOU find your passion and pursue it in your life, even if you have a 9-5 or have to go to school. sammibeatrice.com



Nov 12, 202001:04:46
Chocolate Drop in Corporate America-Genesis Amaris Kemp

Chocolate Drop in Corporate America-Genesis Amaris Kemp

Genesis Amaris Kemp is a wife, sister, 
aunt, cousin, friend, and child of God. She is bubbly, loves to talk, loves to try new things, travel, meet new people, and encourage others the best she can.

Genesis is the youngest of four siblings 
with a vast cultural background. She began writing in high school off and on as her way to release stress and express herself. It was also her way of communicating with God. In a sense, she felt as if she was unable to talk to those closest to you her. She knew if she told her problems to the family, they would see it as nagging or constantly complaining. Instead of internalizing her issues and unsettling battles that could lead to depression and oppression, the Holy Spirit led her to write. Getting her thoughts out of her head and onto paper proved therapeutic. Little did she know that would lead to her writing a book.

Some might say she has no qualifications to write a book, but when you go through 
experiences in life, you don’t need particular skills to deem you worthy. Life experiences alone can paint some vivid pictures because we all go through various trials and tribulations that resonate with others. As such, each area of Genesis’ life was a lesson that shaped her into the woman she is today. She allowed God to take her gifts and talents and make them extraordinary. She is continually learning what her destiny and purpose assignments are while on this earth, all while embracing her writing passion.

Genesis is a woman of color who said, 
“Enough is enough,” and is now bolder than ever. She tried to remain quiet, but that didn’t work because no change occurred. Today, she is readapting to the current times and making some 
life-changing decisions. She is stepping outside of her comfort zone by speaking up, challenging the status quo, and refusing to let limitations placed on her keep her down.

Genesis sees herself as a visionary and a woman who will go on to do great things that empower others to speak up for themselves. Yes, it may be hard; yes, it may hurt. In the long run, she desires to encourage others to help those who may not have a voice. She is a trailblazer who wants others to live out their dreams, goals, and visions. If it takes her writing this book to accomplish those tasks, then so be it. We all have been given a wonderful purpose in life. It is up to us to walk it out and live victoriously!

Platform Links
https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=16stojidv507p&utm_content=4gnlcnu

https://www.facebook.com/genesisamaris.kemp.3

https://www.facebook.com/Chocolate-Drop-in-Corporate-America-100398178399193/

Connect with me and let's share some encouragement, positivity, inspiration and etc

Nov 12, 202040:55
Creating An Authentic Brand-Power Panel

Creating An Authentic Brand-Power Panel

At YVYP we strive to provide information to help you build upon your endeavors with the proper tools and support. This power panel discusses the ins and outs of building and maintaining an Authentic Brand for your business. We discuss the best vehicle to drive your authentic message through proper tone, language and emotions to your target audience. We discuss the best use of your time, social media, and more. 

Meet our panel of experts:

Melody Tholstrup- Melody has been in marketing for over 30 years. Her passion is helping overwhelmed entrepreneurs learn how to set and reach their marketing goals so they can take their marketing & their businesses to the next level of success. https://mysizemarketing.com/

Ruthie Bowles-A woman combat Army Veteran, she utilizes her experience in intelligence to help people place serious emphasis on authenticity in marketing over professionalism, unlike many in the B2B space. www.defythestatuquo.com

Jasmine Partida- As an industry Authority and innovative leader, she teaches businesses how to use digital media platforms, social media channels, and online tools to work in order to effectively implement communication strategies and campaigns. She provides invaluable expertise in business development, marketing, sales, optimization, and operational restructuring. jasminepartida.com

Lola Oyafemi-Lola helps female entrepreneurs who want to leverage social media to attract & close high-ticket clients. She provides support for Coaches and Experts who are looking to create valuable content, be authentic, and sell without being sleazy. Lolaoyafemi.com

Kathryn Roberts-is a content marketing expert for service-based business owners. She teaches her audience and clients how to actually show up in their marketing as an expert, helping them to stand out in their industry and in converting their ideal client to actual client through powerful content and simple funnels. The most important, and necessary, thing that she teaches is for business owners, no matter how long they've been in business, to show up as an expert and put themselves in a position to lead, whether they have 1 person in their audience or 10000, or whether they've sold a service or haven't yet. https://questfor47.com

Ichko Batmunkh-helps women to build up trusting relationships within themselves, shift their mindset and gain clarity, direction, and confidence in their professional and personal life. https://www.ichkobatmunkh.com

Nov 12, 202001:48:43
Creating A Sustainable Lifestyle-Podcast Panel
Oct 24, 202001:18:21
The Psychology of Transformation with Coach Benson Fox
Oct 23, 202043:13
Tax-Structures-Eliminate Capital Gains & Wealth Transfer with KC Chohan
Oct 21, 202018:00
Creating A Sustainable Lifestyle- Releasing Stress in a Healthy Manner with Lisa Peranzo
Oct 13, 202032:21
Take Your Life Back: COVID or Not

Take Your Life Back: COVID or Not

Your Voice; Your Power with Anika is a platform designed to encourage and inspire others to pursue their passion despite adversity. This episode focuses on the state of our world during and after COVID-19.  Our guest is the fabulous Cathy McKinnon, a partner of Infinite Women's Network, Keynote of the Chicago ImfluaXion Conference Tour, and woman on the rise.  

About Cathy:  A battle with infertility and a cancer diagnosis in 2008 immersed Cathy in her journey to transform her life with a strategic approach to health and wellness.  She truly believes a healthy, balanced life leads to optimal living and so she knew she had to start sharing her journey as an example of what is possible when you bravely step into your true self. It was that calling that lead her to found Wellness Warrior Coaching.      

As a Transformation Strategist, Cathy helps women step into their POWER, releasing burnout and finding the joy, confidence and energy they are so WORTHY of!      It is time for you to become the healthiest, happiest, most inspired version of yourself!     In April 2020, LasVegas Entrepreneur Magazine named Cathy “ Wellness Influencer of 2020”     Cathy is a 3x #1 International Best-Selling author with her chapters in “Silent Grief, Healing and Hope”, “Oh My Health there is Hope” and “Joy- Recipes for Abundance” where she bravely shares her journey through infertility and path to Joy!  The books include stories that will inspire and touch hearts everywhere!   

Cathy Wellness Warrior Coaching 

www.wellnesswarriorcoaching.com

 www.facebook.com/wellnesswarriorcoaching 

www.instagram.com/wellnesswarriorcoaching

Oct 09, 202042:41
Address the Truth: Domestic Violence is an Epidemic
Oct 08, 202034:01
Purpose Driven Success with Robin L. Owens

Purpose Driven Success with Robin L. Owens

Robin L. Owens, PhD is the creator of the Purpose-Based, Decision Making System. With over twenty years of experience in research, teaching, and meaning of purpose and passion of women in leadership. She combines her experience in business, social work, and higher education to bring a unique perspective to her commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and career professionals through her Purpose-Based, Decision-Making System.  As the founder of the Purpose-Based Success Academy, she offers online programs that facilitate professional and personal transformations in the lives and work of high-achieving women who want to make a difference in others’ lives. 

https://www.purpose-based.com

Aug 29, 202027:35
Tech Savvy with Zinette Zorzos

Tech Savvy with Zinette Zorzos

Zinette Zorzos: I create Money Making Platforms & Automations for coaches to sell their digitized expertise and generating leads daily so that it could set them up for drinking MaiTais by the beach of Santorini while their Paypal is busy getting Multiple Orgasms !  

I am different in the way that I am brutally direct (think Spock from Star Trek) and I always ask -better questions- to put in place honest systems that fit and convert. Not fancy systems that most think 'it'd be nice to have' because it sounds good in theory but actually don't support them in their zone of genius • I'm well equipped with future scenarios where I am able to play out a system in real-time to show the benefits and potholes that one may encounter. I do so by vividly describing it in the language my clients understand (a.k.a no tech jargon😉) so to equip then in making the best decision for your business. In other words, they do not transfer power to me even though they are not Tech-literate, it stays with them to empower them to their next financial level. 

• I loan then my high empathy to experience their client's unique customer journey in order to better provide the best course or sale experience and improve retention within their ecosystem • Once all information is gathered to build the system & automation, I don't send them off on a Lord of the Rings journey to gather their launch strategist, funnel builder, website designer, video and graphic editor, chatbot sequencer, etc. 

I implement all of that for them holding onto the vision we both have built together prior to this. • On the point of implementation & design, I am more Captain Pike than Spock here and it's all intuitive and gut feel from then on out. 

I have stopped questioning the why behind what I choose design-wise because through experience I have realized that the purpose of it is to trigger and inspire my clients out of comfort zone and have fun. The best of ideas are produced from it. I can give you an example. I had a client who started out with 'Dream Client Attraction' and ended up with a Tribal Survivor Theme for community building after he saw the videos and website I edited it for him.  My basis belief: You, 

I and Everyone already have the answers within them, they are just waiting for the right person to ask BETTER QUESTIONS to extract the gold and polish the diamond. That's everyone's superpower within their niche. Mine just happens to be in Tech & Systems.

Aug 23, 202030:32
The Aromatic Experience with Amy Lyman

The Aromatic Experience with Amy Lyman

Join the conversation with this amazing woman that overcame fear, doubt, and shame of teenage pregnancy to create a legacy for herself, her family and future generations. Hear more about her story and how she used the doubt of others to rise above and accomplish her goals.   The Amazing Amy Lyman:  I own an Essential Oil dispensary and I believe having someone staffed with a degree in Aromatherapy helps to educate our clientele so they are getting the best Essential oil prescription/formula for their needs. I feel having the knowledge and the one on one with our clients makes us very different than most of the others who off EO's.

 I love educating people and helping them have an understanding of how oils work. We are not an MLM so we offer our oils at medicinal prices not inflated to pay a downline. I think it's very important for people to know that we are here to help them one on one with healing the mind, body, and spirit. I think it's important for people to have an understanding of Essential oils at a medicinal level and be using a qualified Aromatherapist when doing so. I love educating people and helping them have an understanding of how oils work. We are not an MLM so we offer our oils at medicinal prices not inflated to pay a downline. I think it's very important for people to know that we are here to help them one on one with healing the mind, body, and spirit. I think it's important for people to have an understanding of Essential oils at a medicinal level and be using a qualified Aromatherapist when doing so.  


Visit her website at: https://www.harmonyaromatherapyoils.com/

Aug 16, 202027:10
Turn Your Mess Into A Message with Angela Brand
Aug 05, 202029:28
The Power of Purpose with Candace Stuart-Findlay

The Power of Purpose with Candace Stuart-Findlay

Candace Stuart-Findlay is an Intuitive Empath, Metaphysicist, Life Transformation Coach and Core Issue Release Coach, Transformational Speaker, Published Author, Host of The EWB TV YouTube channel, and founder of Empowered Whole Being Foundation and the Empowered Whole Being Press, a hybrid boutique visionary author self-publishing press. She began her reawakening journey in 1987, which led her to extensively explore Quantum Biology and Quantum Physics in relationship to Metaphysics and spirituality, guiding her to develop the Spiritual Transformation Simplified™ ~ The Six Fundamentals for Life Mastery guidebook and program. Candace has successfully facilitated breakthrough transformation and self-empowerment for countless clients around the world, her focus being transformation facilitation for Empaths, also known as Highly Sensitive People. Her mentored clients are able to effectively transcend self-sabotaging blocks, clarify what their source of true happiness is, and then bring their own best life to fruition using the Spiritual Transformation Simplified™ tools and techniques!


More about Candace:

Founder/Life Transformation Coach/Core Issue Release Counselor

IG: @ewbcandace

FB: Empowered Whole Being Foundation  
https://www.facebook.com/Empowered-Whole-Being-Foundation-168010739926558/

Twitter: @empwrdwhlebeing

Website: http://empoweredwholebeing.com/

Divine Heart Coherence™ Meditation MP3 - technique info & free download access:  http://empoweredwholebeing.com/self-discovery/divine-heart-coherence-technique/

Jul 29, 202030:45
Relationships & Trauma Recovery with Riana Milne
Jul 26, 202034:06
All About Business with Victoria Johnson
Jul 21, 202028:33
Mindset, Wealth, and Business Strategies with Amanda Rose
Jul 14, 202026:11