Dream Mentorship Podcast
By Dream Mentorship
Dream Mentorship PodcastMar 27, 2022
"How to Know and Live a Life of Purpose" With Rashaunda Williams. Ep. 71
Rashuanda Williams is an airforce veteran who enjoys shopping at thrift stores, repurposing furniture, and serving the community. She found her purpose in her business, "Collective Impact" when she realized that had to be a better way for nonprofits to love God, love people, and serve. She decided to turn what nagged her the most into a successful business that makes an impact in the nonprofit sector.
In this episode, she shares her secret and how we can all know and live a life of purpose. As a social entrepreneur with a background in advertising and marketing, Rashaunda shares a well of knowledge in this episode.
To connect with Rashaunda and find more information about her business, visit: www.collective-impact.app
"Overcoming Imposter Syndrome" with Sara Fukuhara. Ep. 70
Sara is a first-generation attorney originally from Honolulu, Hawaii. While attending Gonzaga Law, Sara struggled to envision her place as a professional and grappled with feelings of imposter syndrome and inadequacy. But with the support and guidance of her family, friends, and mentors, she is beginning to find her way and carve out her place in the legal industry. After passing the bar exam in July 2021, Sara started her legal career as associate corporate counsel for a tech start-up in Seattle, Washington.
In this episode, she shares her vulnerability and her journey to overcoming imposter syndrome and feelings of inadequacies.
Sara did not expect that a LinkedIn post she drafted and shared on a random Wednesday evening would end up resonating with so many other professionals. She revealed that she had spent most of her early years crying and struggling to find her voice among her classmates.
Listen to her story and learn ways you can deal with imposter syndrome.
"How to Get up to $100k in Salary Increases" with Claudia Miller. Ep. 69
Claudia is a Career Coach and host of the podcast "Roadmap To The Executive Suite" and she helps women in tech get to the next level in their careers. She's helped clients get up to $100k in salary increases as well as flurries of emails from headhunters at big named companies like Google, Facebook, and Nvidia. Her workplace expertise has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, and Thrive Global. Business Insider put her on their global list of Top 23 Most Innovative Career Coaches in 2020.
To connect with Coach Miller, you can find her on website or Linkedin. You can also listen to her latest podcast episodes on her podcast channel.
"How to do MORE by strategically doing LESS" with Christina Garrett. Episode 68.
Our guest this week, Christina Garrett strategically consults and advises powerhouse women of influence and leadership with the necessary strategies to be more productive and organized in their family management, career schedules, and personal development.
Christina Garrett is a powerhouse international speaker who facilitated summits, conferences, and workshops in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and more. With a heart for women’s empowerment re: self-care, priority management, and getting their world organized, she is excited to support women’s mission in serving epic women of influence.
In this episode, Christina shares how women can do more by strategically doing less. To connect with Christina Garrett, click here to learn more.
"How to balance LIFE as a wife, mom, former restaurant & child care center owner, and now CEO" with Carey Monroe Ph.D. - Episode 67
As a non-traditional student, who owned a restaurant and an early child-care center in her twenties, Dr. Monroe began her educational journey at age 28. In this episode of the Dream Mentorship podcast, she shares how she is able to balance it all. Dr. Monroe shares her secret sauce and new adventures. Listen to get a full gist of her journey to success.
Dr. Monroe has served as a vice president of enrollment management, director of career development, cooperative education manager, student success specialist, high school business teacher, and owned two successful businesses.
Episode 66: "How to stop making excuses and begin a journey to success" with Dr. Erica Pooler
Dr. Erica Pooler is a wife and mother of 6, author, motivational speaker, educational consultant, with expertise as a teacher of at-risk youth, professor in leadership and integrative studies, director of school safety and student alternative placement, and principal of the neediest students.
As the poster child of second chances and beating the odds, Dr. Pooler uses her past to propel her future. She was born into this world with all odds against her but chose to stop making excuses and began a journey to success, a true testament to her best selling book entitled “The cards of life, when all hope is gone, trust then believe” in addition to workbooks and journals widely used across the county.
Listen to this interview as she shares what it takes to succeed and even plan for retirement even after going through situations in life.
Episode 65: "How to push forward when life is unfair & unjust!" with Ashley Monique
Ashley Monique is an entrepreneur, author, professor, and behavioral coach. Ashley Monique is the founder/CEO of Ashley Monique, LLC. Through this business, she does training, motivational speaking, consulting, and coaching. Her business mission is geared towards “promoting holistic growth.” Ashley Monique has written two books and all of her book endeavors are directly connected to this business. Additional activities conducted are book signings, vendor fairs, events, and media interviews.
Also, Ashley Monique had the honor of starting another business, where she serves as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of a nonprofit organization. C.H.A.N.G.E. (Connecting Hands by Accommodating Necessary Growth for Everyone) is an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is geared towards serving individuals in need through providing services. The mission of C.H.A.N.G.E. is to enhance services and community mobilization through providing needed education, resources, and mentorship to promote holistic growth for underprivileged families. The organizational objectives focus on community mobilization, community-based education, resources, and mentorship. Through this nonprofit organization, events and programs are conducted to serve the needy and educate the community on behavioral health topics.
Check out her books on Amazon.
Episode 64: "Must have Leadership Trends of 2022" with Dr. Dequies Lanier
Dr. Dequies Lanier is an adjunct faculty member and recruiter with Troy University in Atlanta Georgia. She began her career administratively in finance for the southeast district at the university, and later she served in student services and admissions.
Dr. Lanier has implemented district-wide strategic communication plans and cultivated university corporate partnerships. She teaches undergraduate students in the leadership discipline. She is a graduate of the Georgia North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Leadership North Fulton (LNF) program.
As a lover of learning, she enjoys studying various personality tools and interventions. She has published research on higher education leaders and presented at research conferences. Dr. Lanier’s research interests include higher education leadership, women’s leadership, strategic communication, and organizational behavior and human development.
Episode 63 - "How to become a serial entrepreneur & win pitch competitions" with Kat Weaver
Kat Weaver is a serial entrepreneur and 22x pitch competition winner. She started her first company in college but then lost her business to a fire. To rebound, she won 22 pitch competitions and got six figures worth of capital to scale. She's now the CEO of her 2nd company, PowerToPitch, where she coaches busy entrepreneurs on how to prepare to confidently raise their first round of funding.
Episode 62: "How to fulfill your lifelong dream" with Haneefah Khaaliq
Have you ever wanted to run for office? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a United States Senator?
Listen to the story of Ms. Haneefah Khaaliq who fulfilled her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer and now hopes to bring a difference to the U.S. Senate.
Ms. Khaaliq devoted her life to public service at a very young age through volunteering in her community. Now the Executive Director and Presiding Officer for a civil rights agency and human relations commission, Ms. Khaaliq is also an ADA and Title VI Coordinator. Also, she's an adjunct professor at Indiana University. She operates her own social service, providing legal and mental health services to indigent clients nationwide.
To connect with Haneefah Khaaliq, visit her website at haneefahkhaaliq.org
"Nonprofit Finance the Right Way" with DeAndrea Levias
Let's talk about money and establishing plans that you are motivated to stick with in order to achieve your financial goals!
Our guest on today's podcast shares why it is important for nonprofits to diversify funding sources and the lessons she's learned in her over 27 years of experience working with businesses and non-profits.
DeAndrea Levias is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and is in the process of becoming a Gusto People Advisor. DeAndrea is passionate about helping non-profits analyze their current financial picture.
Listen to this episode everywhere you get your podcast.
Episode 60: "How to become a Franchisee" with Dr. Lindsay Pursglove
Dr. Pursglove is a Franchisee Owner & Operator of Swimtastic Swim School: Naples, Fort Myers, & Cape Coral. Since her first job in high school as a swim instructor/lifeguard, she has not looked back.
Awarded Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 and William O. Webb Entrepreneurship Award. Swimtastic Swim Schools of SWFL has serviced thousands of swimmers ages 6 months to adults. Swimtastic Swim School is part of the largest swim school franchise system of Streamline Brands.
Switching from professor to franchisee, Dr. Pursglove shares valuable details on career switching and how to buy, own and run a franchise.
Listen to this episode everywhere you get your podcast.
Episode 59: "Tips for living a life of freedom & purpose regardless of the past" with Liletta Harlem
Liletta Harlem is a Domestic Violence Survivor, Author of Celebrating A Legacy of Courage and Resolve, and I can fix my…, Both books highlight the strength and courage of women and allow for the reader to tap into her own strength.
In this episode, she shares her survivor story and tips for living a life of freedom & purpose regardless of the past. Having experienced tough situations herself, Liletta now uses her story to create a platform for women to be courageous to live a life of freedom and purpose. Liletta has received various community awards, including Women of Power, Domestic Violence Awareness, Successful Women award from Old Navy, an award plaque from the Town of Dumfries, and most recently, the prestigious 2021 Seefeldt Award for Arts Excellence, Outstanding Patron
As an Event Coordinator, Motivational Speaker, Women’s Group Facilitator for Domestic Violence, Television Producer /Host, and CEO and Founder of her former Nonprofit company entitled Big Sis & Company, Liletta continues to do various speaking engagements, workshops and she also spends her time volunteering in the community to help people enhance and improve their lives.
Want to connect with our podcast guest, Lilette Harlem? You can find her on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Episode 58: "How to Balance Life as a Multi-passionate Woman" with Lillian Harrison
If you are someone who is multi-faceted in your passion, you love so many things, and wonder what your purpose is, this is a podcast for you.
Lillian Harrison wears many hats as founder & E.D, author, boutique owner, coach & mentor, real estate agent, and much more. This experience makes an authority in sharing how to live the life you truly love without giving up any of your passions.
Ms. Harrison is the Founder and Executive Director of Elevated Community Development Corporation, an organization that provides training, employment, and support to prior offenders, veterans, and the homeless. Elevated CDC also mentors the next generation, affectionately called her MM's (Motivated Millennials) in the areas of life, money, and entrepreneurship.
Outside of her organizations and businesses, Ms. Harrison also mentors entrepreneurs with disabilities as Vice-Chair of Independent Resources Inc., as well as serving on the Executive Committee for Sussex County Economic Development Action Committee, the Advisory Board of Delaware Botanical Gardens, as a member of the Governor’s Council on Housing, as a board member of Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council and Community and Economic Development Advocate.
Want to learn more about all the other aspects of her life, check out this podcast episode and share it with friends & family.
Episode 57: "How to Leverage Your gifts & Strengths where you live, learn, work, play and worship"
Our guest, Shalia Ford shares how to leverage your gifts and strengths where you work, play, and worship. As the Director of Leadership Programs at FOCUS St. Louis, Shalia designs and facilitates experiential leadership development programs for women and high school students with the intent to gain a deeper understanding of the St. Louis region, build a diverse network and expand their capacity to make a positive impact. This experience and her heart of servant leadership make her ideal to share what we can do to be successful in our roles where we live, learn, work, play and worship.
Interested in knowing the best ways to utilize your strengths to your advantage? Listen to this episode and you will be glad you did.
Also, she volunteers her time, talent, and treasure with the following organizations focused on empowering women and girls: Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis, RUNG for Women, and the Pam Kendall-Rijos Women’s Mentor Program at Washington University’s Olin Business School.
In her spare time, she enjoys gathering with friends and family, taking “awe walks” and making “hope art” to decorate personal spaces with a positive vibe. Shalia loves shoes and collects shoevenirs from places she travels. Shalia resides in St. Louis County, MO with her husband, the Rev. Gill Ford, and their son, Isaac. Check out our Instagram stories for pictures of her arts.
You can connect with Shalia Ford on LinkedIn or Instagram : @shaliaford.
Episode 56: Don't Just Survive, Thrive with Dr. Tiana Rogers
Dr. Tiana Rogers is a woman of faith, wife, daughter, sister, and beloved friend. She is an applied social impact researcher by practice. Ph.D.--not MD, so she prescribes perspective not prescriptions.
Are you going through a difficult situation? Do you need some encouragement and hope?
Listen to this episode of the Dream Mentorship Podcast, Dr. Tiana Rogers shares how she thrives in spite of her own personal tragedies.
Dr. Rogers is a coach, mentor, and life strategist helping high-impact women increase their resilience and strengthen their walk with God.
Experiencing multiple personal life tragedies, despite conquering in the professional realm, forced her to cling to her faith as she gathered the pieces of her shattered dreams. God showed her that while her plans were good, his plans were best. A breast cancer survivor & thriver, Dr. Rogers shares insight on how to find hope and how she started her Mended Hope, a platform that helps women thrive through difficult situations.
Dr. Tiana established Mended Hope, LLC., in order to provide mentorship, support, and encouragement to other high-impact women who are struggling to overcome life disruptions that have shattered their confidence. Experiencing multiple personal life tragedies, despite conquering in the professional realm, forced her to cling to her faith as she gathered the pieces of her shattered dreams. God showed her that while her plans were good, his plans were best. She discovered practical yet impactful ways to overcome adversity while humbly learning to trust the timing of her life. Fittingly, it has now become a part of her life’s work to help other women develop strategies for thriving through some of the hardest, most important, and beautiful parts of their lives.
Example brands and teams that Dr. Tiana has worked with include but are not limited to Starbucks, Target, Netflix, the University of California Berkeley, the Bill & Malinda Gates Foundation, and the International Leadership Institute. She is a 2017 Outstanding Young Minnesotans Awardee, 2020 Visionary Leadership Awardee, and Utah Business Magazine's 2021 Inspirational Leader Awardee.
www.mendedhope.org
Episode 55: You are Never too Young to Achieve your Dreams with Kasey Davis
Kasey was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She attained her Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree from Central Michigan University in Broadcasting and Cinematic Arts and Journalism. As well as completing her Master of Arts Degree in Electronic Media Management. She held the position of Graduate Assistant for WMHW-FM-The Mountain 91.5 Radio, as well as oversaw 101.1 The Beat Radio. She also Executive Produced a 30-minute, bi-weekly radio show, "Chips and Pop", as well as hosting a weekly, 1-hour radio show, "Call A Psychiatrist".
She was recently accepted to DePaul University in Chicago, IL for the Film and Television Directing MS/MFA Program starting in September.
Her future career goals after completing her second Masters, is to possibly attain a PhD. With that, she plans on making her mark in the media industry, creating her own daytime and possibly late-night talk shows. Furthermore, she would like to start her own production company, and network, write, direct, and executive produce movies and television shows.
Kasey also taught the Audio Production Lab at CMU, where she gave our podcast editing intern, Evelyn, an A on her podcasting project last semester!
Kasey knows what it is like to be a young woman faced with challenges, but she is willing to share how she succeeds and has become so successful already. All you have to do is listen!
Visit: www.blackmindprod.com
Instagram and Facebook: @blackmindproductions
"Can We Rap For A Minute Podcast" Available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more
Episode 54: Bravely Going Where No Business has Gone Before with Cora Miller
As the Co-Founder & CEO of Young King Hair Care, the first multicultural grooming line for young men, Cora on a mission to celebrate and elevate black and brown boys one curl at a time. Her previous corporate experience as a strategic and collaborative social responsibility leader with a focus in program development, operations, and communications, coupled with her husband's CPG and marketing experience, has paved the way to create the first brand that represents multicultural boys within the beauty industry.
Young King Hair Care is the first natural grooming company for multicultural boys. They seek to encourage boys to show up with full confidence, celebrate and love their crowns. Black boy joy all bottled up, this collection is royally crafted for young men’s shelves and selves.
Cora inspires us with her story of finding a need in the market and filling it. Listen in as she tells us how she started her own business to help boys take care of their hair.
www.youngkinghaircare.com
Instagram @youngkinghaircare
Also Available in Walmart, Target and on Amazon
Episode 53: Maintaining Hope Through Loss with Crystal Bright
Crystal Bright is a wife and angel mommy of 3 who’s on a journey to complete healing and peace as she deals hope one day at a time. She is a 4-time IVF goer and an infertility warrior of 9 years.
Going through the storms of life allowed her to birth All the Hope. All the Hope is a tee shirt brand created to bring awareness to pregnancy loss and remind the women of the loss that our hope is in God and there is a rainbow after the storm. She also has a mobile painting business called BrightON Parties.
When she is not hope dealing or painting, she is dancing. It is her passion and was her daytime job. She had the opportunity to be a high school dance teacher for 6 years. Before then she taught Pre-K which will forever be her love.
Crystal tells our listeners the truth about coping with loss and how she stays so hopeful. This episode will touch your heart for sure.
Instagram : @_allthehope_
@chatteeboxx
Episode 52: Overcome the Fear of Not Living the Dream with Devan Renea
Born in Florida but raised in the metropolis of what is affectionally referred to as the DMV area, Devan Renea is an alumnus of Morgan State, Howard, and Full Sail University. Devan got her start in the industry through the prestigious Television Academy Emmy's Internship Program, and eventually found a home at Warner Bros early on in her career. Her credits include OWN's scripted series, 'Queen Sugar', 'Freeform's, 'Famous in Love' CW's 'Stargirl', and she was most recently a writer for OWN's new legal drama series, 'Delilah'.
In addition to her professional pursuits during her eight years with Warner Bros, Devan also presided as the Board Co-Chair President of the Black Employees, which allowed her to oversee employee engagement initiatives geared at strengthening diversity and inclusion across all of Warner Media. She also devotes her time through mentorship with the WB Youth Mentoring Program, HBCU in LA Internship Program, and a non-profit foster youth initiative, Kids in the Spotlight, where she volunteers her skill sets as a screenwriting instructor.
Devan is also an Executive Producer who recently produced a forthcoming short independent film entitled, 'Unconquered', slated to hit the film festival circuit in the fall of 2021, and a television creator who recently adapted accomplish author B. Sharise Moore's majestic young adult fantasy novel, Dr. Marvellus Djinn's Odd Scholars, which is currently in development for television!
This woman knows her stuff so listen up!
Instagram: @justdevanrenea
Episode 51: Operating in the Present with Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones is a native of New Jersey now living in Georgia, Atlanta to be exact, with her dog Puffy Jones. By day, she is a corporate recruiter for Google, helping to match people with their dream jobs, and the rest of the time she is spreading positive vibes and uplifting empaths on her podcast "The Jennuine Life.”
Her podcast is for women who are learning, loving and evolving. As a lifestyle audio series & best friend in your head the JL Podcast aims to encourage you to live your best life! Through personal stories and special guests, every Monday you'll be given your free dose of girl power, positivity and good vibes! She also finds joy in helping others amplify their voices by showing them how to setup and distribute their own podcasts through mini courses and masterclasses.
She shares her secrets to success and if you're interested in starting your own podcast, she can help, just listen carefully!
Listen to The Jennuine Life Podcast - available anywhere you can find podcasts including: Spotify, Google, and iTunes
@Jennuinelife on Instagram
LinkedIn - Jennifer Jones
Girl Talk: How to Balance Life and Financial Freedom
Financial freedom means that you get to make life decisions without being overly stressed about the financial impact because you are prepared. You control your finances instead of being controlled by them. That is easier said than done. Today we are speaking with Lauren Graham and Nyari Park to see how they deal with the day to day money questions in their own lives. We can work together to help everyone succeed in finding that financial freedom that most people are looking for.
Lauren is a rising senior studying political science and writing at Pensacola Christian College. She is currently the community engagement and fundraising intern for Dream Mentorship and is passionate about giving others the tools they need to thrive.
Nyari is a mother of two sweet boys and a stay-at-home mommy. She is the Media Manager for Tatangar Group, an upcoming electrical engineering consultancy industry. She is also the CEO of Healthy Joyful Me Nyari, a cooking page dedicated to sharing her love and passion for making delicious wholesome meals that the whole family will enjoy. One of her most memorable accomplishments is serving as the President of Troy University’s International Student cultural organization, a platform that allowed her to host the former President of Malawi on a State visit; and dearer to her, one that allowed her to meet our Dream Mentorship CEO, and her dear friend Mrs. Mac-Jane Crayton.
Take notes because these two are full of beautiful advice and wonderful stories!
Lauren on Instagram: @lauren.graham.0
Nyari on Instagram: @nyarijoy
Healthy Joyful Me Nyari on Facebook: @Nyarifoodjournal
Episode 50: Be Intentional with your Time with Natalie Franke
Natalie is one of the founders of the Rising Tide Society—a community of 77,000 creative entrepreneurs who gather in over 400 cities around the world. She took a hashtag (#communityovercompetition) and turned it into a movement that now spans the globe.
Today, Natalie is dedicated to cultivating community and raising the tide for all. She inspires audiences to think differently about our culture comparison and adopt a mindset of abundance and camaraderie. Her first book, Built to Belong: Discovering the Power of Community Over Competition will hit shelves in August 2021 with Hachette Book Group.
Her role as Head of Community for HoneyBook also extends into project managing Public Relations initiatives that have earned them placement in publications like: The New Yorker, NPR, Fortune, Forbes, and more. Her campaign to demonstrate gender pay inequality in the small business sector earned them a Gold Stevie Award from the American Business Awards and placement as a finalist for PR Daily’s 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.
Amazon or other book sellers - "Built to Belong"
Episode 49: Learning the Importance of Seemingly Impossible Dreams with Lydia Pass
Lydia Pass is the founder of Stelona Shoes, she is innovating the shoe development process as well as creating a unique product. Stelona Shoes is an interchangeable shoe for women that is not limited to a season. Stelona's mission is to create innovation through inspiration. This mission drives their product development and has shaped their brand message to never stop dreaming big.
Lydia's mission reflects our own here at Dream Mentorship and she shares some impressively inspirational words with us. Listen closely as she tells us how she built her dream business without having any background in business.
Instagram: @stelonashoes
Email: info@stelonashoes.com
Episode 48: How Real Estate Investment is for Anyone with Maya Mitchell
Maya Mitchell is a 27-year young professional and budding entrepreneur who is passionate about educating millennials on freedom through real estate investing. Born and raised in Prince George's County MD, Maya returned home after college and purchased her first piece of real estate right in her community. She was passionate about setting the example and educating her community on the power that real estate investment holds. Thus, Maya created the first-of-its-kind platform, Ms. Young Homeowner, a resource and community for black millennial women navigating the homebuying process and homeownership. Ms. Young Homeowner has grown nearly twelve times its size since inception two years ago.
Her YouTube Channel Ms. Young Homeowner is a resource and community for black millennial women navigating homeownership and the home-buying process!
Maya Mitchell shares her wisdom with us today and explains how to navigate the obstacles that arise when you are interested in real estate investment. Even if you aren't currently interested in real estate, there is still a lot you can learn from Maya and her story, so listen closely.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mVZC9pexc3XLG8y2LYfvw
Visit: www.msyounghomeowner.com
Instagram: @msyounghomeowner
Girl Talk: Finding a Support System for Mental Health Struggles
Today we bring together Allison Scarbrough, Destyni Cravens, and Morin Fifo to speak about their personal experiences with mental health. People often find that struggling with poor mental health holds them back from succeeding in their lives. It is important to acknowledge that whatever specific mental illness you suffer from, it is possible to find help and support from other people who have found healthy ways to cope. We want everyone to know that no one is alone. Listen closely as they share their stories and please send us a message telling us your story.
You can also watch this podcast recording over on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/84mgSulbCK0
Disclaimer: This conversation involves sensitive topics that could be triggering to some listeners. Those topics include depression, suicide, and bipolar disorder.
Allison Scarbrough's Instagram: @allisonscarbrough_
Destyni Cravens Instagram: @destyni_cravens
Morin Fifo Instagram: @mor_reel
Episode 47: How to Overcome a Perceived Lack of Resources with Dr. Sabrina L. Crowder
Dr. Sabrina L. Crowder is currently the director of career services at Alabama State University. She specializes in career services—employment and training. She is trained to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Today she shares the secret to success even if you feel like you don't have the resources you need. She explains the necessity for education no matter what career you want. If you have ever considered being an influencer or a YouTuber listen to Dr. Crowder explain the reality of how to accomplish that goal.
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinacrowder/
Episode 46: How to be "Self-ful" instead of "Selfish" with Melitta Campbell
Melitta Campbell spent 25 years in business and entrepreneurship in London and Switzerland. She created a Women’s Network where women could connect, share, and support one another. Then she took a risk when she had her own daughter and left her 15-year career to become a freelance corporate writer and internal communications consultant. During this time, she was struggling with feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. To solve this, she took steps to change her business model to give herself more balance. Her new business model allowed her to mentor and coach women around the world on how to achieve business success on their own terms, from her home in Switzerland.
She believes that the secret to lasting success lies in mastering your mindset, clarity of vision (knowing your next steps), building confidence and self-belief and staying in control of your time, so you remain balanced happy and healthful.
She shares truly inspiring stories and instills the skills and confidence women need to be successful in their own way.
Visit: https://www.melittacampbell.com/
Instagram: @melittacampbell
Get her book on Amazon: "A Shy Girl's Guide to Networking"
Episode 45: Blooming Despite Fear with Tinita Tennant
Tinita Tennant is an Air Force wife and mother of three. In addition, she is a writer, Children’s Book Author, Podcaster, and home gardener. She speaks about the benefits that gardening can provide for individuals, and for communities.
Her goal is "to inspire other black women and families to explore the soil and have raw conversations around personal struggles without shame, in an effort to grow and live the most beautiful meaningful life."
Pay attention as she describes not letting your fear stop you, but taking it with you for the journey and continuing to thrive.
Visit: http://www.tinitatennant.com/
Listen to her Podcast, "On This Journey," here on Anchor and other podcast sites.
Instagram: @tinitatennant
Episode 44: What Do You Do When Hope is Hard to Find? Triumph over Darkness with Rwandan Genocide Survivor Marie-Christine Williams
Marie-Christine Williams is a survivor and a powerful example of overcoming pain and suffering to become the best version of yourself. She survived the Rwandan genocide in 1994, and she shares her experience fighting for her life at only 14 years old.
She highlights the importance of embracing compassion in the face of cruelty and choosing to find hope over despair. Listeners will learn that opening up is the best way to heal and she encourages all women to dream big and triumph over darkness, no matter what your circumstances are.
Listen to the inspiring and educational advice Marie-Christine shares and you will find the power to succeed despite any hardship you’re facing. You might want to grab a pen and paper because you won’t want to forget a word.
Email Marie-Christine: triumphoverdarkness@gmail.com
Visit: www.triumphoverdarkness.com
Instagram: @triumphoverdarkness
Marie-Christine Williams’ book, “The Dark Side of Human Nature” is available on Amazon, Google, and other bookstores.
Dream Mentorship Podcast-Intern Highlight Interview
We chose to close out season 3 by interviewing the amazing women behind the scenes of Dream Mentorship. Sierra-Social Media Intern, Nina- Email Marketing Intern, Makeila-Communications Intern and Ruby-Podcast Editing Intern talk about all they learned, events and programs they worked on during their time with Dream Mentorship.
We'll be taking a brief hiatus so that we can "Dream Up!" more amazing content for you guys! Make sure to subscribe and click the bell button to be notified on updates.
Visit Our website for more information about our Dream Up Experience and other future events.
https://www.dreammentorship.org/
And watch this video interview over on our Youtube Channel with this link:
GirlTalk: Powering through Adversity with Dream Mentorship Members Shenicka and Ike
On today’s podcast we chose to highlight some of our amazing members. We love raw and vulnerable conversations especially with our members. Talking to Nicka and Ike showed us that even the most amazing people around us have their own struggles. Through these storms our amazing members found their strength and tell us how they powered through.
You can also watch this podcast recording over at our Youtube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfiyGX45ELkx05MdBCD1zKg
Disclaimer: Todays conversation does touch on sensitive subjects that may be triggering to some of our listeners. We talk about depression, sexual assault and child abuse.
@DreamMentorship
www.dreammentorship.org
Episode 43: Building a Business Across Continents with Roho Owner Caleigh Hernandez
A lot of us are called to help people and serve others, but that doesn't mean we know how to run a business successfully. Caleigh talks to us today about her experiences going through these exact struggles.
Her passion all started when she found the perfect sandals during an internship in Uganda her sophmore year while studying Political Science and International Studies. She knew that there was a market for these handmade artisan crafts but wasn't sure where to start or who to talk to.
Caleigh walks us through the journey of creating Roho Goods from an idea to the successful, life changing company it is now.
Instagram: @RoHoGoods
Facebook: facebook.com/rohogoods
Episode 42: You really CAN have it all with Certified High Performance Coach Eva Medilek
We have some serious #RealTalk with Certified High Performance Coach Eva Medilek on this episode. Eva walks us through why so many of us struggle with trying to have it all and feeling like we're being spread too thin. "Burn out" is something many of us face when we are in our hustle phase and Eva shares how she works through it to REALLY have it all.
So grab your girls and listen close because Eva breaks down in this amazing conversation how to master the secret of balancing everything and becoming a "Super Woman" that really has it all.
You can find more information about Eva's High Performance Coaching at http://www.evamedilek.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evamedilekexecutivecoach/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evamedileksuccesscoach/
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DreamShot Event March 20th & 21st with Exclusive Episode 41 Snippet
Dream Mentorship's Dream Team is working hard to bring you amazing content. This week on Dream Mentorship Podcast we are including a Snippet of what is to come.
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March 20th, 2021- Free Headshot & Networking Event
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Episode 40: Pivoting In A Pandemic with Michelle West
Michelle West talks to us about her amazing journey to becoming a touring Broadway dancer in Disney's Aladdin and debunks her biggest fitness myths. She opens up on how she refused to let the Covid Restrictions stop her from bringing joy and helping others transform their lives through personal training. Her upbeat, high energy will make you feel inspired to go after every dream you've ever had, while her tenacity will teach you to hustle and refuse to give up until you've accomplished that goal you set for yourself.
If you would like to know what it takes to make in an unconventional career choice, turn up the volume and listen close because Michelle gives you a step by step on how to.
Connect with Michelle West at www.michellewest.net
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And subscribe to her Youtube Channel youtube.com/michellewestimi
Episode 39: Representing Women of Color in the World of STEM with Dr. Lataisia Jones
Dr. Lataisia Jones talks to us about her amazing journey to becoming the first African American to graduate with a Ph.D in the Biomedical department of sciences from Florida State University.
Her passion for STEM and making sure young future scientists have the representation and role models they need will inspire you to break out those science kits and go make something.
To call Dr. Tay accomplished is a huge understatement. We’re honored to have such an amazing woman, scientist, doctor, role model, history maker, STEM loving guest on our show.
Be sure to share this with your fellow future scientist so that they know that their dreams are achievable with hard work and a refusal to give up.
You can follow Dr. Lataisia Jones on all platforms @heydrtay.
Episode 38: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome through Mentorship With Hangio Founder Ayodele Aigbe
Ayo walks us through the process of creating her business Hangio. From how she came up with the idea for her product, the struggles in between all the way to launch day, in which she SOLD OUT of merchandise in just THREE days! She opens up about struggling with Imposter Syndrome and how her mentors helped her overcome her fears and successfully create a product we all didn't know we needed.
Did I mention that she started all this in her FRESHMAN year of college?
Listen and review! Let us know what you loved about Ayo's story, what inspired you and who you're going to share this episode with!
You can learn more about Hangio at their website and on all social media platforms.
http://www.shophangio.com/
@shophangio
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Episode 37: Prioritizing Sleep in Motherhood with Certified Child Sleep Specialist Abbey Murray, RN
“Sleep is necessary. Sleep needs to be a priority. Sleep doesn’t need to be hard.”
Her company Magnolia Families focuses on helping mothers through the early stages of pregnancy all the way to their 5 year olds sleep schedules. Motherhood well-being and letting mothers know they are not alone is their mission.
www.magnoliafamilies.com/about
instagram.com/magnoliafamilies
www.facebook.com/magnoliafamiliesllc/
Episode 36: Interview with Marketing Strategist Katrina Padron
In just a few quick years, Katrina bootstrapped a digital marketing agency to a top choice firm, landed herself on national stages, shared thought leadership concepts on Social Media Today and Social Media Examiner.
Katrina loves to grow business success stories. North Star HQ has grown to a team of ten with globally recognized clients.
northstarhq.com/
instagram.com/northstarhq
Episode 35: Interview with Race Car Driver Alice Stern: Ascend Your Brand Owner & Founder
Episode 34: Interview with Author Jayden Francis and her mother, Meteria Francis
Website: Lynnandjade.com @lynnandjade
The LOL Stratey with Meteria Francis: theLOLstrategy.com @thelolstrategy
#33: Interview with Amanda Spies: Registered Dietician and Nutritionist, Active Duty Air Force
Nutrition is Amanda's second career; her first degree is from the University of South Alabama in interdisciplinary studies. She was an active duty Air Force officer for 5 years and then transferred to the Air Force Reserve where she continues to serve. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Nutrition.
#32: Interview with Nianca Jenkins: Co-founder of the Author Encounter- making publishing affordable
#31: Interview with Amy Jo Miller: Serial Entrepeneur and Writer
#30: Interview with Justine Reichman: Founder of NextGenChef-finding healthy foods anywhere you are
#29: Interview with Pauliina Rasi: International Communications Strategist and Content Creator
#28: Interview with Dr. Valarie Thomas: Registered nurse, Professor, Mom, and Ordained Evangelist
#27: Interview with Andrea Winzer: Board-Certified Mind and Body Therapist
#26: Interview with Layci Nelson: Helping business owners and team leaders to reclaim their time
This is accomplished through developing the 3 Pillars of Top Shelf Leadership: Self-Awareness, Consistent Inventory to assure staff are in the right seats, and Knowing when and how to deploy the right leadership skills to engage, motivate, and inspire.