Networking it’s your Superpower

Join us-hear from Ashanti Martin- Ashanti Martin is a co-founder of Where Is My Land, an organization launched in 2021 to help Black American families reclaim stolen land and secure restitution. Ashanti joined forces with Kavon Ward, whose activism led to the first instance of land returned to a Black family in Manhattan Beach, California. Together, Ashanti and Kavon are pursuing the return of land to Black Americans nationally. 

Ashanti is an experienced writer, journalist, and marketing strategist who has been featured on NPR, Forbes, NBC News, Marketplace, and Atlanta Black Star.

 Ashanti published a groundbreaking article in The New York Times in 2020 that galvanized a movement to redefine and celebrate Black professionalism and creativity in the workplace. She is also host of the podcast EdUp Explained, which focuses on critical thinking and showcases an eclectic mix of guests and topics. Ashanti has more than 15 years of experience in higher education communications at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and Rutgers University. She resides in Philadelphia and is a graduate of Rutgers University's School of Communication and Information.

Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing.

Specializing in interpersonal conflict resolution, leadership, and the Enneagram, Jenn helps others communicate through difficulty so they can do powerful and connected work.

Jenn has graduate certificates in music education, theology, and leadership along with a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Webster University and certification as an Enneagram coach. Jenn lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Michael, their four kids, and a cat that puts up with them all.

A little about her: Program Planner for St. Louis Community College Education Corporate College. Corporate Fitness Instructor for MovebyBJC. Creator of Chassjoy Fitness Party ( Dance Fitness to help end obesity! 15 years of higher education leadership and community partnership experience

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/chastity-perry-smith-ba-mhrm-b3106010/

On this day, September 17, we honor the legacy of my brother in love! 

Make the most of each and every moment you have!

Take time to forgive and live your BEST life!

Create your lane and inspire someone around you!

Blessings and favor

Words of affirmation and encouragement to my daughter Kyah!!

May God continue to bless you! I speak peace, love and joy abundantly over your life!!!

JP CEO/Unheard Media-creates unique and quantifiable campaigns based on the individual business, their goals, and adding a bit of professional stretch to the journey. I offer services that range from strategy to processes to ensure the strategy is successful JP offers-Business Strategy, Business Coaching, Branding, Marketing, Promotions, Professional training, Seminars/Workshop hosting Media consulting. 

Find her on social media:  FB: JP CEO/Unheard Media LLC/Testimony Tuesday Radio/Unheard Recruiters LLC/The International Podcast Alliance       

IG: @only1jpceo @testimonytuesdayradio @theintlpodcastalliance @unheardrecruitersllc

In this bonus episode, I want to remind us all that our voices matter and whatever capacity you feel fit for-DIVE IN!

Tips on how to network, how she'd building during COVID-19 and her vision for Nerdy Diva, there is so much information in this episode! Nerdy Diva gives women entrepreneurs the tools for success from conceptual ideas to launching a product or service. Find her on social media: Instagram @Nerdydivadesign LinkedIn: Shanae Chapman email: hello@nerdydiva.com

Vivial Lopez is a passionate speaker, trainer and facilitator with over 10 years of

experience. She enjoys helping others reach their full potential through mentoring

and coaching. Vivial teaches relationship and personal development skills to

individuals, couples and families in the community. She earned her bachelor’s

degree in psychology from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Vivial leads the

women’s ministry at Christian Embassy Church and along with her husband she

also leads the marriage ministry. Vivial is strongly connected to the community

and proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corps. Her greatest joy

comes from being the devoted wife to Augustine Lopez and a loving mother to

their blended family of 7 children.