Success Is My Religion

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 3, 2021.
Kimberlee and I talk about how her Southern University connections helped her career tremendously!

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021.
Courtney and I go in talking about relationships and good energy.
You can find her on her social media handles below.
@bgandcici
@cicisfreelanceservices

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021.
Ja'el has a long history leading up to her time at Southern. She is a Genealogist and a Historian. This is probably the most interesting interviews this season.

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021.
Joseph (Joe) Robins CPA is doing big things owning his own CPA firm. I am excited I got the chance to speak with him and can't wait to see his business expand!

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021.
Janea will get you to get your policy game up! Her HBCU experience makes her work that much more unique.
You can follow Janea on her social media handles below
IG: @janea_claire13 and @herstory_podcast

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021.
Ayanna was the 83rd "Miss Southern" with a fabulous story that shapes who she is today.
You can follow Ayanna on her social media handle below.
IG: @ayannacelete

In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021.
Alaric (Al) Jones has a storied background that led to him choosing Southern and a very interesting line of work in the oil and gas industry.
You can follow Al on his social media handles below
Twitter: taylormadeque_
IG: taylormadeque_
LinkedIn: Alaric Jones

In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.

In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.

In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.

In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.

In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.

In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.

Co-author of “The HBCU Experience Movement Royal University Queens Edition” that’s out now and a BEST SELLER! Jordan Watkins tells us how breaking habits that she no longer wanted led her to the opportunity to become an HBCU Queen!

Co-author of “The HBCU Experience Movement Royal University Queens Edition” Shartajeye Wright pays homage to her HBCU and more in this episode. It took a while for our schedules to sync to record this but we finally got to have a fabulous discussion!

This series has been something special with all the fabulous people and outstanding wisdom being shared. It is an honor and a privilege to speak with these HBCU graduates and Shani is amazing! The relationship advice is ON POINT! So transparent and informative. If you are looking to "date on purpose" listen to this episode!
Guest Bio:
Shani L. Farmer graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2008 with a B.S. in Business Management. She continued her studies at Walden University where she obtained her MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship. She currently is a Hiring and Workforce Strategy Officer for the Department of Defense in Washington DC. She has been committed to serving her country in this capacity for over 10 years. Shani is affectionately known for her position as the founder of Shani L. "The Relationship Enthusiast" brand. Her mission is to inspire women to be healed, healthy and whole in each season of their life and relationships. Currently, she is serving the singles community and coaching women on how to heal from past romantic relationships and inspiring them to elevate their purpose while learning the business of dating for marriage. Shani’s vision is to help 500 women reach their relationship goals by 2025.
In 2017, Shani became an Amazon Best-selling co-author in the“Dear Fear” anthology series where she inspired women to fearlessly own their truth. In 2018 she shared her story at several colleges, universities, women organizations, podcasts and on panels. In 2019, Shani became recognized as an International Speaker as she presented at the “Fearless in Abu Dhabi” Tour in the UAE. In 2020 during COVID19 pandemic, Shani found creative ways to continue impacting her tribe of single women. She created and hosted her first singles workshop in Washington D.C., and a powerhouse 7-day virtual conference for single moms. Collaborating with industry experts, she delivered quality content matched with unique experiences leaving women inspired to activate their “truth” while on their journey of dating with purpose. Currently, Shani is curating a subscription-based book club for single women who are about the business of dating for marriage. She coins it as “not your ordinary book club.” Shani originates from Buffalo NY by the way of Orlando Florida. She continues to build her corporate and personal brand while prioritizing being the CEO of her home, alongside her husband Benjamin. The couple are parents to their fur baby Joy and enjoy serving in their community and church, spending time traveling and enjoying friends and family. Join her on her journey of living in purpose on purpose.

We have another HBCU Queen! Jessica Brown talks with the Success Engineer about her time at Stillman and going after what you want!
Pick up your copy of The HBCU Movement Experience "The HBCU Royal University Queens Edition" book today!
Queen bio:
Jessica Nathan Brown is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She is currently the Assistant Director of Student Activities in the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, where she served as Miss Stillman College 2012-2013. She received a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of South Alabama. Jessica is happily married to her husband Brandon. She is very involved in activities at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and student affairs professional organizations. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, singing, reading, and watching movies.

These ladies and gentlemen that I am interviewing are amazing! I have to give each of them their proper representation by putting their full bio.
Shakara is fabulous! Get a Queens Edition book here.
Shakara L. Parks is a proud native of Pineville SC; she is the mother of a handsome 5 year-old son, Ayden Jaye Parks and the wife of Asa Parks III. Shakara is one of four children of O'Toole and the Late Linnea Smalls Theirse. She attended the public schools of Berkeley County graduating from Timberland High School in 2006. She furthered her education at Morris College in Sumter, SC and was crowned Miss Morris College 2009-2010 receiving her Bachelors in Fine Arts in 2010 with Cum Laude honors. Shakara is known internationally for her triple threat abilities in dancing/choreography, singing and acting.
Because of her well-known talents and dedication, she began her career at the age of 14 as a choreographer. Today she choreograph routines for many organizations, pageants, churches, coronations, weddings, and music artist around the South Atlantic Region and Internationally. Shakara also serves her community through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority INC. in which she became part of the Nu Gamma Chapter of Morris College in the Fall of 2007.
February 2017, Shakara was diagnosed with Sepsis, which is the body’s overactive response to an infection in the body. More than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with this infection each year and estimated that between 28% and 50% of those diagnosed do not make it. After surviving Shakara made it her duty to bring awareness which saved a lot of lives. She stands strong with other survivors but she didn’t allow Sepsis to hold her back. Shakara is now bringing awareness to the lungs disease Pulmonary Fibrosis her mother battled for 6 years.
Shakara is passionate about serving her community, mentoring young women and putting a smile on each and everyone’s face that she encounters. She believes that we can all make change in this world only if we all play our part.

I am proud to partner with The HBCU Experience Movement to bring you this season. This season highlights the authors of the HBCU Experience Movements current and future books. These authors are graduates of HBCU's and are doing powerful things! I will talk to them about what they are doing now and of course the things that have contributed to their success.
Get the HBCU Queens book here.
Get your Success is My Religion shirt here.
This first young lady is the definition of "Beast Mode". So much so I have to put her whole bio in the description. Check Chelsea out!
Chelsea F. Johnson Muir is an Educator and the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida. Here, she teaches Biology, Physical Science and Advance Placement Environmental Science. She has taught for seven years and has coached for eleven years. Chelsea is a 2005 Alumna of Amos P. Godby High School, which is what motivates her to mold young people, daily. Along with teaching and coaching, she championed “Cougar Kings,” a program geared towards the development and mentoring of young men. Chelsea believes that all students want to learn and be successful; they just need guidance, love and someone to believe in them. Through education, Chelsea was awarded as the 2017 Distinguished Educator of the Year, and was named one of the Top Educators of America, 2019-2020 by The Who’s Who Directories.
Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Livingstone College. Here, she was a Four-Year Letter winner and Point Guard for the Lady Blue Bears Women’s Basketball Team. She graduated with honors and reigned as Miss Livingstone College 2008-2009. She also holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University-Shreveport where she graduated with a 4.0 Grade Point Average. Chelsea is a member of various organizations. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, The National Society of Leadership and Success, The Florida Athletic Coaches Association, and The Coaches’ Coalition. In 2019, Chelsea was inducted into the Association of Godby Graduates Hall of Fame in the Athletics Category, for her hard work and successful career in sports.
Chelsea is the creator of The Coaches Bible Study, which is a Servant Leadership guided webinar session for coaches and leaders to learn how to better serve those that we lead. This endeavor has allowed her to speak with numerous collegiate coaches and professionals about their views of Servant Leadership, and how they apply it to their current roles. Chelsea is a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Here she sings in the church’s United Voices Mass Choir, and the Young Adult Chorale. Her faith is the most important thing to her. Being a Brain Aneurysm Survivor fuels her faith and goal of sharing the word of God to whomever may listen. Chelsea was born in Marietta, Georgia and raised in both Tallahassee and Midway, Florida. She is the daughter of Vicki Muse Johnson and the granddaughter of the late James and Earnestine Muse of Midway, Florida. She is married to Alwayne Muir.

The Success Engineer discusses the logistics of knocking down doors with Vince Dalton, Founder and CEO of Boss Hogg Logistics.

Having a plan is great but how you pursue your goals through adversity makes you who you are. The Success Engineer discusses the pursuit of your dreams through adversity with long time friend and former beat cop Kenny Woodard.

The Success Engineer is joined by good friend from graduate school Larry Williams who is an educator, football coach, and DJ. In this episode we talk about making $400 a month as graduate assistants, our career paths, side hustles, and of course we talk about giving back to the younger generations with great insights into our success journeys.

The Success Engineer discusses dramatic career changes that don’t necessarily involve traditional jobs with Ariell Suzanne. Ariell Suzanne is from Chicagoland and Northern Illinois and currently lives in Kansas City. She is an entrepreneur, freelance writer, advocate with Beautycounter, and runway model with big dreams for much more (stay tuned!). She is passionate about culture, the arts industries, holistic health and wellness, and inspiring and influencing others with authenticity to dream big, take risks, and show up fully to their own lives. She is also an advocate at heart for human justice and environmental causes and is working on practical ways to stand for these important issues in which others can also join the work.

Ariell Suzanne is someone you will want to follow in the coming days and years. For updates and to keep in touch with Ariell, you can follow her on Instagram @ariellasuzabella or on Facebook. Her popular and inspirational blog is being transitioned to a full website which will be forthcoming in the near future. Keep a close eye out for that.