Conversations with Yolanda
By Yolanda Shields
Empowering - Educating - Motivating
Conversations with Yolanda Jul 18, 2019
Successfully Single with Author Terease Baker-Bell
Conversation with Dr. Yolanda and Author Terease Baker Bell
Terease Baker-Bell is a 22-year Sales and Marketing Professional who has worked with IBM, and Microsoft and is currently Regional Vice President | Tableau Alliances at Salesforce and founder and CEO of Selinity Incorporated. Terease Baker-Bell founded Selinity Inc. in February 2009, a year after getting divorced and, begrudgingly, becoming a single mother. She has overcome several major setbacks in life but has triumphed in every situation and has acquired a passion for helping others to do the same.
In her powerful book, Terease Baker-Bell provides Biblical insights and truths to transform your thinking. She chronicles a 12-week Bible study on being single conducted during the 2020 pandemic with a group of women. She draws on her personal experiences to illustrate how God rescued her from the pain of divorce, established her as a single mother of two, and catapulted her as a career woman of twenty-five years. She introduces you to a process of learning to depend on God rather than man while demystifying biblical truths on waiting, dating, and relationships.
CONTACT: www.selinity.org
LEADING ON PURPOSE - Conversations with Dr. Yolanda
CONVERSATIONS WITH Dr. YOLANDA GUEST:
Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland
Dr. Stephanie, known as the Identity Shaper, Dr. Stephanie M Kirkland is the CEO and founder of IDENTITY DYNAMICS, a leadership development company.
Dr. Kirkland has created and facilitates an identity-centered leadership development program for organizations that want to:
- build resilient leaders,
- retain talent,
- have impactful performance initiatives,
- execute measurable DEIB goals,
- drive a sustainable culture of equity and inclusion, and
- enhance leadership capabilities.
"Successful Leaders Begin with Identity"
Dr Stephanie M Kirkland.
Dr. Carolyn P. Foster
Member of the “C-Suite Club”, Professor of Business Management, Career Coach/Strategist, sought-after speaker, author, and successful Global Business Consultant. These are just a few of the career successes that define Dr. Carolyn P. Foster. She did not grow up in academia but in the school of hard knocks flexing, pivoting, and growing through the ranks as a leader in Corporate America in People Operations (Human Resources). Dr. Foster obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a focus on Human Resources. Her Masters and Doctorate both focused on Strategic Organizational Leadership and Professional Practice with a focus on the global marketplace.
“Her education coupled with leadership roles in corporate America offers several lessons and interesting perspectives, especially for women, that you will NEVER learn in B-school.
Women in Business - Journey as an Entrepreneur
LaWanna R. Wilson is a host of 760 AM Single But Not Solo Show as well as your Sunday afternoon radio personality. As an author, coach & founder of the Lifestyles Virtual Singles Conference, she is passionate about millennials & single adults of all ages discovering their value & being empowered in their uniqueness and she loves to facilitate that journey via speaking at conferences, workshops, and social media. To book LaWanna for speaking, podcast guest, or coaching you can contact her at myworth@lawannarwilson.com and follow her on all social media platforms.
Jennifer Nataf is a personal stylist for women in Israel, where she lives. She helps her clients discover their own unique personal style and find the clothes and accessories that make them feel beautiful and confident. She also takes street-style photographs of people, showcasing different ways of expressing personal style. Her goal is to demonstrate that you can have great style at every age, budget, and body shape.
Conversation with CEO and Founder Stephanie Kirkland
IDENTITY-BASED LEADERSHIP
Stephanie M Kirkland is a Speaker, Corporate Trainer, and Instructor, Identity Based Leadership Coach, Leadership Consultant, DEI Strategist, Author, and Women's Leadership Expert. Stephanie has over 15 years of experience in personal and professional leadership development and training. She is passionate about seeing people unlock their potential for personal and professional success.
Her background is in Organizational Leadership, Identity Based Leadership, DEI Training, and Psychology. She knows firsthand how to help people get clear and achieve success. She is the Founder and CEO of IDENTITY DYNAMICS, LLC.
INSTAGRAM www.identitydynamics.net
Startup Reflections with Nick Koger - Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement
Nick Koger works at Shenandoah Community Capital Fund (SCCF) supporting both marketing and community development teams. He also runs a technology startup, BeCardless, that makes it easy to shop locally in the Shenandoah Valley. When he's not working, Nick enjoys cheering on the Baltimore Ravens and spending time with his wife. Follow Him on Instagram www.becardlessapp.com
Conversation with Scott Chevalier Powerhouse Youth Project - PURSUE PURPOSE
Scott Chevalier is the Executive Director and founder of the Powerhouse Youth Project. https://www.powerhouse.org/
His experiences are broad-- from a small business owner, Florida realtor, serving in the local church as a youth pastor, youth evangelist, and pastor, to city-wide event production and motivational speaking with professional sports teams and musicians.
Scott has a vision and a passion to reach the students in the United States with a creative, relevant, and intentional strategy. His strategy is defined as HIGHTECH-HIGHTOUCH and engages students on their campus while using their mobile devices to create mentor relationships built on a student's passion for life. Simply put-Pursue Purpose Passionately! Powerhouse begins the process with 2 core values. First, All students have a purpose that needs to be discovered and set aflame with a pathway to success. Second, “Every choice will cost you something!”.
Conversation with Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder Ryan Hall with SCCF
Ryan Hall serves as an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder for the Shenandoah Community Capital Fund. Ryan has several years of nonprofit and marketing experience having served as the Coordinator for Marketing, Membership, and Special Events for the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum and Marketing Coordinator with Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity. Ryan holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Shenandoah University and was named the institution's "Most Outstanding Graduate" in 2020. Ryan is also the founder of the Valley Makers Association, a nonprofit dedicated to providing access to tools, equipment, and, education for entrepreneurs and craftspeople in the northern Shenandoah Valley. He and his wife live in Winchester with their son and rescue dog.
Shenandoah Comunity Capital Fund www.sccfva.org
Conversation with Trainer, Entrepreneur and Author Tina Wilson
Tina released her first book ”It Happened To Me” and a new fitness line in 2021 but has been teaching and training for many years.
She has been in the personal training business since 1989. She holds several certifications through the American Aerobics Association International & International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA) and the YMCA. Certified in Sports Nutrition, Nutrition and Weight-training, she has been a Fitness Trainer since 1997. In August 2019, she was awarded the Power Moves: Best in Healthcare award. Tina is passionate about helping people live healthy lifestyles. A native of Southern California, she now resides in Brentwood, Tennessee where she has been operating her own personal training business since 1999.
Tina is the CEO and Founder since 1997, of Your Body His Temple (YBHT), Inc. is a product of Tina’s vision to educate and train people in the importance of honoring their bodies as God’s temple through health, nutrition, and fitness. Your Body His Temple, Inc. is not simply a business for Tina, but also a ministry.
Instagram: www.instagram.com/ybhtfitness/
Conversation with Keith Koo with Silicon Valley Insider
Managing Partner, Guardian Insight Group / Host "Silicon Valley Insider" Radio Show and Podcast
Keith is a Founder and Managing Partner of Guardian Insight Group, a strategic advisory firm whose clients include Fortune 500 companies and startups. He is also the creator and host of the Silicon Valley Insider Radio Show and Podcast a member of the California Governor's Cyber Task Force and on the boards of several non-profits. Previously, Keith was the Managing Director/Head of Third-Party Risk Management for the Mitsubishi Financial Group (MUFG) and was responsible for ensuring that the Bank had the proper framework, policies, and controls to meet regulatory standards for effective oversight of third parties/vendors. Prior to that Keith held senior leadership roles in M&A Integration, strategic alliances, and vendor management for Cisco, Intuit & Hewlett Packard enterprises. www.svin.biz
IT'S NEVER TOO LATE: With Entrepreneur, Fitness Trainer and Author Toni Lewis-Noble
Toni Lewis-Noble is the owner and founder of TruFaithFitness. Which was founded in June 2017. Toni is a certified fitness trainer and fitness nutrition specialist. Her certifications are held with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).
Health and wellness have been her passion for many years. TruFaithFitness was birthed out of her own struggles with her ever-fluctuating weight and food addiction.
At the age of 61, Toni is living proof that it is never too late to turn your life and your health around.
Toni is passionate about helping others change their relationship with food. As well as changing their relationship with exercise and their body. Toni believes it’s about being the best version of yourself. You are your own competition. In the end, it's about your overall health, strength, wellness, mobility, and the quality of your life.
She is also the author of the book entitled It’s Never Too Late (The Journey to Healthy Living) The book highlights the journey of 11 individuals between the ages of 43 and 68.
Services offered:
Personal training via Facetime, Duo, or Zoom
**PT plans are customized to your individual goals, needs and limitations**
Group Fitness classes. Also available via Zoom
Nutritional Coaching
Thriving not just Surviving - Conversation with Death Advocate and Young Entrepreneur Kellina Powell
Kellina Powell is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community.
Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard-of-hearing person. She became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business while finishing working on her book! www.kellinaempowerment.com
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WITH DR. J
Another great conversation with Dr. J @drcatherinejackson that I believe is needed even more during this time. We have seen it with @simonebiles and featured in conversations that @oprah featured on @own It is important that we take care of our mind body and spirit.
Dr. Catherine Jackson (Dr. J) is a licensed clinical psychologist and a board-certified neurotherapist. A sought after international speaker
and media expert who's been featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, The Huffington Post, CNN, and many other media outlets, Dr. J
shares a wealth of information with others on topics related to mental wellness, the brain, and holistic health.
She is the owner of Optimal Neuroholistic Services (ONS), author of _The Couch Experience: A Guide to Good Therapy_ and creator of_ The Couch Experience Therapy Cards. www.DrCatherineJackson.com
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Women in Business and Understanding your WHY
Great conversation with @marthalupai Make sure to follow her on Instagram at @aandmmarketplace @netasnaturalproducts She's making a great impact in Nashville that's benefiting her work in Africa.
Martha Lupai is the owner of S&E African Hair Braiding, a boutique salon in Nashville, Tennessee, and creator of NETA’S NATURAL™ hair care and body care products. Born in Ethiopia with a Sudanese heritage, Martha Lupai moved to America in 1995 with her parents and three brothers. www.netasnatural.com She has expanded to a full grocery store in the farmer Market in #nashville
Finding the solutions when leading - Thriving not just Surviving During the Pandemic
Conversation with Melissa Pascal who is a hustler turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Pascal's Bakery Ltd www.pascalsbakery.com a second-generation family enterprise. One of the largest private labeling baking companies in Trinidad and Tobago. A technology company that manufactures conscious food. During the pandemic, she launched another business Landingtips.com Connecting nervous nail-biting job seekers with an experienced serial entrepreneur with Caribbean and North American exposure.
Conversation with Artist and creator Chazn
Chazn Jacol Bradford
Making a great impact on his generation and community.
27-year-old Chazn Bradford loves Jesus and has won multiple gold medals in Naga Mixed Martial Arts competitions and is now an instructor. However, he is also gifted in music production, music engineering, and writing. He is a husband and father and has a great call to youth and young adults through music. He wrote, engineered, and played all the parts of his new song.
You can follow him @Chazn
Conversation with CEO of Truth Therapy Alethia Faison
CEO and Founder of Truth Therapy Minister Alethia Faison.
Alethia J. Faison is the Leading Lady of Watson Grove Baptist Church (The Grove), a growing, multigenerational, multisite church with campuses in Nashville, TN, and Franklin, TN. The Grove endeavors to be “A GROWING church for GROWING people whom Christ will use in GROWING His Kingdom.”
Her own triumphs over personal tragedies enable her to share, from experience, God’s ability to heal all of life’s painful wounds.
She believes that "transparency coupled with the Love of Christ changes lives." www.truththerapyinc.com
Min. Faison is married to Pastor John R. Faison, Sr. God has blessed them with three beautiful children: John (Jr.), Ajah, and Jaden.
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT
Great conversation with Author, Speaker, Minister Ann Paul about her new book "You Have the Right to Remain Silent"
LIVING BY THE FRUITS OF YOUR LIPS
Ann is an ordained Elder and serves at Grace International Deliverance Church under Overseer Bishop Aston W. Miller. While serving at GIDC, she established the GIDC Bible college and served as an instructor for three years. She also served as president for the women’s ministry, a chairperson to the ministerial staff, and head of pastoral care. Ann uses her gift of encouragement in motivating others, to fulfill their purpose and true destiny. With that, she founded the group Power 2 Prosper. A weekly session that serves as a platform to give tools and insights to bring transformation into the lives of others.
Ann is a published author, international preacher, and teacher. She is the mother of three beautiful children; Anson 31, Brandon 27, and Corinne 17, and currently resides in Silver Spring MD.
Conversation with Author Lawanna R. Wilson
LaWanna R. Wilson is a speaker, author & coach. Her first book V.I.R.G.I.N. was birthed from a desire to start a conversation that she felt was rarely happening between her generation, Millennials and Gen Z. You can purchase her books at lawannarwilson.com
Follow her on INSTAGRAM
Conversation with Author, Pastor Charles Martin
NEW BOOK GOD'S AMAZING LOVE
Bishop Charles Martin has served in ministry for 38 years now. He has authored 10 books and is CEO of the Kings Table Leadership in Business Group. He also has a Doctorate Degree in Theology and Biblical studies. Bishop Martin ministers abroad spreading the Love of Christ through preaching teaching and instrumental worship music. Bishop Martin is also the Senior Pastor of All Nations Champions Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
His new book God’s Amazing Love will bless you as it shares how to win the world with the love of God through the Holy Spirit.
You can contact Bishop Martin - CONTACT
Conversation with Author Dr. Mignon Akasa
Join me as I have a conversation with Dr. Mignon Akasa about his new book LIVING ACCORDING TO GOD'S STANDARD. The Book will be released in September 2020. Dr. Mignon is Senior Pastor of Portering the Glory International. He has a heart for all people and bringing them practical insights to empower their lives. You can learn more about the book by visiting Dr. Mignon on Facebook
Thriving and Surviving During the Covid19 Quarantine
How are you surviving during your stay at home time? Listen as my special guests share how they are thriving and surviving. Great tips that may help your family or you as a single person. Join my conversation with Adonis Lenzy www.adonislenzy.com Tamara Fyke loveinabigworld.org and Nicole Donaldson (Family Fit Mom www.instagram.com/familyfitmomm)
Conversations with Yolanda with Entrepreneur and Artist Pat Light
Great conversation with Pat Light owner of Let your light shine creations. www.facebook.com/letyourlightshinecreations/
Yolanda Shields CEO of YES Builds Coaching and Consulting and has interviewed several entrepreneurs, authors and sees this as a platform to support and promote others. Follow Yolanda on Facebook at Yolanda E. Shields and Instagram #Podcast #Tabletalk #Conversation You can also see the video podcast VIDEOPODCAST
Conversation with Padrion Scott - Telling your story through Creative Photography
Creative Entrepreneur who is bringing you story to life through Photography.
Pardon Scott’s photography roster ranges from singles, families, Bishops and celebrities. No matter what your status is he is ready to create the vision you have for the shoot or help you create your vision.
He always says that he truly understands that his business and success has only come to him because of his clients, and God.
Follow him on Instagram and contact him for your next photoshoot or email at padrionscott@gmail.com
Champion of Justice - Steffron James
Podcast Conversation with Steffron James Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur www.thewayofjustice.com
Steffron James has spent the last thirty years in the trenches. As a twenty-two-year Air Force Veteran, he has taught, led, trained, and developed the military's elite across the world. As a senior pastor for over twelve years, he counseled, organized, mentored, and inspired passion and purpose in those who saw their lives changed forever. As an entrepreneur, he has personally started and helped start and grow several successful endeavors. Steffron was responsible for recruitment, team building, and project oversight of multi-million-dollar projects being launched and completed.
He is currently a real estate investor, owner, and developer. He has traveled to the continent of Africa -, Nigeria, Kenya, and Uganda for the past fourteen years training leaders, leadership teams, and individuals to recognize and create synergy for the best of who they are to be accomplished. Steffron James is the author of a newly published book, Champion of Justice. Steffron is in the process of releasing several other book projects and training tools, equipping and empowering people and teams to be intentional in their successes. Steffron believes wholeheartedly, "any individual and team can reach optimal potential when efficient and intentional principles are strategically integrated.
Conversation with Marilyn Randolph - Author Entrepreneur and Community Advocate
Marilyn Randolph earned her BS degree in Human Services and AA in ECE, and Business. She is owner and director of a Family Child Care facility that been in operation since 1984. Marilyn has impeccable professional credentials.
Marilyn Randolph is also the Executive Director and Founder of Women Rising Above Abuse, an organization that was established in 2016. Women Rising Above Abuse (WRAA) is a nonprofit organization that is set out to empower, strength and uplift those that have suffered from abuse. Helping women and youth that were victims of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.
Founder of the Betty Howard Memorial scholarship fund, a fund that was started in honor of her grandmother in March 2011, a scholarship that was created to help students in Early Childhood Education. A merit award of 250.00 is annually bestowed to the winner of the scholarship. Along with these efforts, she oversees the distribution of gifts to over 100 children in the community every Christmas and has been delivering such joy over the past 15 plus years.
Entrepreneurs Making Great Impact - REAL ENGINEERING. REAL ESTATE. REAL EDUCATION.
Ashley and Kassam Bhegani are both born and raised in Nashville, TN. They are alumni at Tennessee Technological University with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business and Civil Engineering. They have been married for over 8 years and have two children, son Kassam and daughter Keira. Kassam and Ashley long aspired to own their own businesses but were not sure which industry to enter or how to begin. In 2014, after experiencing long waiting lists for their daughter at their local childcare centers, Ashley expressed interest in opening one in the area. They soon decided to take on that challenge, starting their first childcare business, Children’s Corner at Main Street, October 2014 in Spring Hill, TN. After many lessons and persistence, they have now acquired two additional centers. With a clearer vision of how to merge their passions and training/educational backgrounds, they have been growing their footprint in the engineering and real estate industries. Their umbrella corporation, Bhegani Enterprises, Inc. encompasses the engineering, real estate, and education industries. They prioritize childcare center acquisitions, offer civil engineering consultancy services and STEM workshops/tutoring. Now, Ashley and Kassam are actively seeking two childcare center acquisitions and are excited about the positive impact this will bring to the local community and overall goals.
Conversation with Dr. Dennis Kimbro - Best Selling Author and Thought Leader on Wealth and Success
Dennis P. Kimbro, Ph.D
He’s spent his entire career interviewing peak performers all over the world, and gleaning the best ideas, strategies and success principles from their words. He’s heard the same things enough times to know that all people who succeed tend to follow the same path and that all people who have not succeeded yet tend to fall into the same pit over and over again.
Dennis Kimbro is a best-selling author of five books, writing partner and master trainer for the prestigious Napoleon Hill Foundation, and is on the faculty at Clark Atlanta University School of Business Administration. He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement award.
Faith and Entrepreneurship - Conversation with Nodat Founder Aireka Harvell
The importance of Faith during your Entrepreneurship Journey
Aireka Harvell is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She is the founder of a Nashville-based startup called “Nodat” which is a community-driven platform that helps brands create more effective and profitable relationships with customers locally. She is currently participating in a 12-month startup accelerator called InFlight at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center to further her entrepreneurship experience. She is the author of “Find the Beauty in Your Now” a powerful tell-all story of her life that she gracefully shares with many women to encourage them not to allow their past to keep them from being the woman God created them to be, but use the lessons learned along the way to light the path to a more powerful future. She is sharing her experiences and knowledge while delivering keynotes at local universities, entrepreneurial programs, and women’s empowerment events. www.nodatplace.com Instagram FACEBOOK
Elevate Your Message - Creative Execution Conversation with Bryson Breakey
Bryson Breakey is the co-founder of Kite Theory; a creative agency dedicated to helping people elevate their message. He lives in Nashville with his wife Rachel – a professional photographer – and together they empower creatives to work together to help people brand their business, clarify their message, and tell their story. www.kitetheory.co
The Power of your Story with content creator Tamara Fyke
Tamara Fyke is a content creator, a storyteller across multiple genres - words, music, and video. As a content creator, Tamara uses the power of story and the arts to help people identify what is going on in their heads and in their hearts so they can use their hands to build up and not tear down. Find out more at www.tamaracreates.com. Love In A Big World
Women Empowered Global - Empowering Leaders
Conversation with Senela Jayasuriya CEO of Women Empowered Global www.womenempowered.global
Global Speaker, Leadership Trainer & Certified Coach
President - African Women Leadership Forum
Advisory Council - Global Women Economic Forum
Board Director - McQuire Rens Group
Ms. Senela Jayasuriya-Abeynaike (MBA, UK) is an award-winning global speaker, business leader, certified leadership development coach & high-performance motivational trainer specialized in growth acceleration and conscious goal setting. Follow on Facebook Instagram
Conversation with Mitech CEO Bill McCleskey
BILL MCCLESKEY IS A DISRUPTIVE & INNOVATIVE SPEAKER, ENTREPRENEUR AND AUTHOR Visit www.billmccleskey.com for more information about upcoming training opportunities.
His new Book GOYA uncovers what it takes to go from employee to entrepreneur by accessing, developing and nurturing innate qualities already within. Bill McCleskey tells his story of leaving the corporate arena and taking the leap. His success with his company - Mitech Partners - is proof that internal assets are invaluable.