Winning Season
By A ZeroGap.co Production
Winning SeasonFeb 19, 2019
Storytelling in Sales: Erica Franklin's Winning Strategy
In this episode, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Erica Franklin, a sales consultant and philanthropist, about her sales career and journey to becoming a global philanthropist. Erica shares her experience of breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life. She also discusses the importance of trust, learning, and storytelling in sales and leadership. Erica offers advice for setting up a successful business, including investing in technology and resources. She emphasizes the value of knowing your worth and shares her journey of taking a sabbatical and transitioning into entrepreneurship. Erica concludes by expressing her gratitude and fulfillment in her current winning season.
Takeaways
- Sales can be a male-dominated industry, but underrepresented leaders must embrace their unique strengths and redefine gender roles in the workplace.
- Breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life is essential for personal and professional growth.
- Trust, learning, and storytelling are fundamental values that enhance sales and leadership effectiveness.
- Investing in technology and resources and taking a strategic approach to business development can set entrepreneurs up for success.
- Knowing your worth and willingness to take risks is crucial for personal and professional growth.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:36 Theme: Imagine a Gender Equal World
04:11 Busting the Myth of the Strong Black Woman
05:56 Embracing a Soft Life
08:07 Supporting Others to Embrace a Soft Life
08:33 Setting Up for Success in Business
10:04Values that Inspire Daily Leadership
11:47 Journey to be a Global Philanthropist
13:44 Honing Values and Building Confidence
15:59 Recognizing a Winning Season
21:56 Understanding the Value You Bring
23:04 Boosting Confidence and Leadership
24:53 Recognizing a Winning Season
26:19 Connecting with Erica Franklin
Dynamic Duo PT: Transforming Lives with Compassion, Laughter, and Leadership
Episode Summary
Dr. Tyre and Dr. Angie, known as Dynamic Duo PT, talk about their journey in physical therapy and how important it is to show compassion and care to their patients. They also believe that laughter plays a vital role in therapy and strive to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for their patients. During their conversation, they discuss the significance of celebrating women who make history and how they draw inspiration from Michelle Obama and John Maxwell. The duo emphasizes the values that drive their leadership approach, such as respect, compassion, and integrity. They share insights gained from their journey as entrepreneurs and the recognition they received as the Black Business Emerging Business of the Year. Finally, they discuss the importance of recognizing a winning season and how faith plays a crucial role in personal and professional development.
Takeaways
Compassion and care are essential in physical therapy, and creating an inclusive and fun environment can significantly benefit patients.
Laughter plays a significant role in therapy, helping patients feel better and enjoy the moment.
Celebrating women making history is essential, and women should be acknowledged and valued beyond just one month.
Leadership advice, such as not allowing things beyond one's control to overwhelm one and celebrating the little wins, can boost one's personal confidence.
Faith is crucial in personal and professional development, providing grounding, peace, and guidance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Transition to Physical Therapy
05:10 The Role of Laughter in Therapy
07:13 Creating an Inclusive and Fun Environment
08:47 Celebrating Women Making History
09:38 Overcoming Challenges as Black Female Physical Therapists
11:15 Inspiration from Michelle Obama and John Maxwell
13:59 Values that Drive Leadership Approach
21:16 Boosting Personal Confidence through Leadership Advice
23:42 Insights Gained on the Entrepreneurship Journey
27:36 Receiving the Black Business Emerging Business Award
28:35 Recognizing a Winning Season
33:06 The Importance of Faith in Personal and Professional Development
38:05 Connecting with Dynamic Duo PT Plus https://www.dynamicduopt.com/
Empowering Change: LaDondra Wilson's Mission for Social Responsibility
Episode Summary LaDondra Wilson, an inspiring leader and vice president of social responsibility for the Dallas Wings, shares her journey of perseverance and empowerment with us. She discusses her pivotal role in breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion for marginalized communities. LaDondra's story of embracing failure and using it as a catalyst for growth and purpose is truly inspiring. Her emphasis on the importance of philanthropy, giving back to society, and finding a sense of purpose in life resonates deeply. Her advice on developing leaders and being an unapologetic leader is invaluable. LaDondra also discusses her experience as a black woman executive in the WNBA and the Dallas Wings' well-deserved victory in the season. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, determination, and leadership in achieving success.
Takeaways
Embrace failure as an opportunity to grow and find your purpose.
Philanthropy is not just about giving money but also giving time, talent, and resources.
Find alignment with your purpose to fulfill your potential and make a greater impact.
Develop your leadership skills and learn how to work with different leadership types.
Representation matters - inspire others by being visible and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:01 Inspiring Inclusion and Empowerment
06:10 Embracing Failure and Growth
09:43 Philanthropy and Giving Back
13:03 Finding Alignment and Purpose
15:00 Developing Leaders and Knowing Your Why
20:05 Being a Black Woman Executive in the WNBA
22:22 The Dallas Wings' Winning Season
25:00 Realizing a Winning Season
28:05 Connecting with LaDondra Wilson
From Beauty Labs to Leadership: The Manessa Lormejuste Journey
Manessa Lormejuste, a Beauty Scientist and Product Developer, shared her career journey at L'Oreal. She emphasized the significance of self-advocacy, taking risks, networking, being true to oneself, and paying it forward. Furthermore, she highlighted L'Oreal's diversity and inclusion initiatives and the positive impact of mentorship. Manessa is also a LinkedIn Creator, 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Beauty, Beauty Tech Enthusiast, Speaker, and Consultant.
Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/manessa-lormejuste/
Takeaways
Self-advocacy is crucial for career growth and development. It is important to advocate for oneself and ask for what one wants.
Taking risks can lead to new opportunities and personal growth. Embrace new challenges and step out of your comfort zone.
Networking across, not just up, can be more impactful for career advancement. Building relationships with colleagues at all levels can lead to new opportunities and collaborations.
Being true to oneself is essential for personal and professional success. Embrace your authentic self and bring your unique perspective to your work.
Paying it forward through mentorship and sharing your experiences can inspire and empower others in their career journeys.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:51 Reflecting on Career Journey at L'Oreal
06:09 Self-Advocacy
08:56 Taking Risks
12:07 Networking Across, Not Just Up
15:48 Being True to Yourself
23:54 Paying It Forward
Unbought & Unbossed: Celebrating Shirley Chisholm's Trailblazing Legacy
In this episode, Jacqueline Twillie reflects on the remarkable career of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first black woman to be elected to the US Congress and also the first black woman to run for the Democratic nomination for president. Chisholm played a significant role in breaking down barriers and advocating for civil rights, women's rights, and the needs of marginalized communities. She encouraged others to bring their own chair to the table and be a voice for the voiceless. Chisholm rejected stereotypes and taught the power of self-perception. Her legacy continues to inspire advocacy, courage, and change.
Takeaways
- Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to the US Congress and the first black woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
- Chisholm advocated for civil rights, women's rights, and the needs of the marginalized.
- She encouraged others to bring their chair to the table microphone and be a voice for the voiceless.
- Chisholm rejected stereotypes and taught the power of self-perception.
- Her legacy continues to inspire advocacy, courage, and change.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Inspiration
01:26 Shirley Chisholm's Monumental Career
03:19 Trailblazing Presidential Run
04:48 Recognition and Legacy
05:42 Call to Action and Conclusion
Her Texas: The Visionary Journey of Jasmin Brand
Jasmine Brand, the founder of Her Texas, has been making strides in empowering women in business and driving economic development. In the conversation, she shares her inspiring journey of launching Her Texas, a platform that connects and supports women entrepreneurs across Texas. Jasmine believes in the power of investing in women-owned businesses and how it can contribute to gender equality and economic empowerment. She stresses the need for more resources and opportunities for women-led businesses to thrive and succeed. During the conversation, Jasmine also highlights the Share the Mic Texas campaign, which aims to amplify the voices of Black women in business and create opportunities for them to connect with other women entrepreneurs. She explains how this campaign has positively impacted economic empowerment and significantly changed the industry. Jasmine shares insights from her book Pretty Girls Have Options and discusses her leadership style and values. She believes in leading by example and empowering others to lead and take charge. Towards the end of the conversation, Jasmine reflects on a moment when she realized she was in a winning season and invites listeners to connect with Her Texas. Her Texas is a community-driven platform that provides support, resources, and opportunities for women entrepreneurs to grow and succeed.
Connect with Jasmin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminbrand/
Learn more about HerTexas HerTexas.co
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:32 The Birth of Her Texas
05:55 Empowering Women and Driving Economic Development
06:23 The Power of Investing in Women-Owned Businesses
09:56 Imagine a Gender Equal World
10:20 Contributing to Gender Equality on International Women's Day
13:08 Share the Mic Texas and Economic Empowerment
15:21 Building a Hot Brand and Setting Standards
23:34 Inspiration from Family
24:30 Writing the Book 'Pretty Girls Have Options'
31:54 Realizing a Winning Season
35:26 Connecting with Her Texas
The Ascend Method: Gala Jackson Dobbins' Vision for Women's Success
Jacqueline Twillie interviews Gala Jackson Dobbins, an executive and leadership coach, in this episode. They discuss Gala's background and what inspired her to write the book Courage, Clarity, and Confidence. The conversation centers on the significance of authenticity, confidence, and curiosity in leadership. Gala shares her values, approach to leadership, and vision for a gender-equal world. They delve into the Ascend method outlined in the book, which empowers women to redefine success and navigate their professional and personal journeys. The discussion concludes with a conversation on recognizing a winning season and ways to connect with the Gala.
Takeaways
Authenticity, confidence, and curiosity are crucial qualities for effective leadership. Building relationships and valuing oneself is important for advancing in one's career. Breaking away from traditional job search methods is essential, as they often lead to pitfalls. Winning seasons can be recognized and embraced through personal experiences and milestones. Connecting with others and sharing accomplishments is not boastful but a way to add value and contribute to organizations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:05 What Makes Gala Gala
03:45 The Inspiration for the Book
07:24 Contributing to a Gender-Equal World
08:47 Inspirations for Leadership Style
09:14 Values in Leadership Approach
11:02 Spotlighting Women and International Women's Day
17:12 Pivotal Moment in Career and Life
19:37 The Permission Slip Exercise
22:21 Authentic Alignment and Success
24:49 Cultural Expectations and Success
25:48 Breaking Away from Traditional Methods
28:09 Common Pitfalls in Traditional Methods
31:29 Realizing a Winning Season
33:21 Connecting with Gala
34:22 Closing Remarks
A Legacy of Leadership: How Sevilla Dawson Influences Today's Workforce
Sevilla Washington Dawson is the grandmother of Jacqueline V. Twillie, who is the founder of ZeroGap, the host of the Winning Season Podcast, and a best-selling author. Sevilla has had an inspiring journey, which she shares with us in detail. She talks about her experiences growing up, the choices she made in her career, the dynamics of the workplace, and her advice for young professionals. Sevilla started her career as a secretary and eventually became a manager at a beauty supply store. She encountered numerous challenges throughout her professional journey but overcame them with sheer diligence and self-confidence. Sevilla firmly believes that women should know their worth and not hesitate to negotiate for what they deserve. She emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic, clarity in instructions, and knowledge in any field. Sevilla underscores the pivotal role of family and community support in molding her career path. Her ultimate aspiration is for a future where women are treated equitably in the workforce.
Takeaways
Community and family support can greatly influence career choices and success.
Hard work, confidence, and knowing your value are key to overcoming challenges in the workplace.
Negotiating for what you deserve is important and should not be feared.
Continuous learning, clear instructions, and a strong work ethic contribute to career growth and success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:34 Childhood Education
01:20 Schooling Structure
01:32 Experience in School
03:52 Career Choice: Secretary
04:29 First Job Experience
05:03 Diversity in the Workplace
06:16 Role Model for Younger Brothers
06:43 Opportunities for Black Women in the Insurance Field
07:29 Transition to Manager at Beauty Supply
08:05 Career Progression at Sally Beauty Supply
08:54 Traveling for Work
09:31 Challenges Faced in Career
11:17 Accomplishments in Career
12:17 Negotiating for a Raise
13:16 Overcoming Fear in Negotiation
13:58 Advice for Standing Out in Careers
15:11 Importance of Self-Value
16:14 Importance of Knowledge and Skills
18:48 Love for People and Money
19:20 Teaching a Negotiation Class
19:45 No Regrets in Career
20:54 Importance of Family Support
21:06 Hope for Gender Equality in the Workforce
22:25 Equal Opportunities for Women
23:46 Realization of Being in a Winning Season
25:48 Influence on Others
26:16 Advice: Do Not Fear and Seek Knowledge
Empower Your Pocket: Shannah Compton-Game on Overcoming Money Myths
In this episode of the podcast, Jacqueline Twillie, a renowned author, speaker, and career coach, interviews Shannah Compton-Game, a leading money expert, entrepreneur, and founder of the Millennial Money Podcast. During the interview, they delve deeply into various topics related to personal finance, including the emotional aspect of money, the significance of gender equality in the financial world, common money myths, and the Un-F Your Relationship with Money course.Shannah emphasizes the importance of being open and vulnerable about money mistakes and shares her values that drive decision-making, which are grounded in authenticity, transparency, and integrity. She also highlights the significance of having regular money dates, which involve setting aside time to talk openly and honestly about money with your partner or loved one. She provides practical tips for improving financial literacy, such as reading personal finance blogs, books, and podcasts and seeking guidance from financial experts. The episode concludes with Shannah sharing her inspiration from her dog, Winnie, and ways to connect with her online, including her website, social media channels, and podcast. Throughout the interview, Jacqueline and Shannah engage in a lively and informative conversation that will resonate with anyone interested in improving their financial well-being and achieving financial freedom.
Takeaways
- Money decisions are often driven by our emotions rather than just math.
- Gender equality is crucial in the financial industry.
- Some common money myths need to be debunked, such as the belief that money is only about math, that achieving goals is solely about saving money, and that being debt-free is always the best option.
- The course, "Un-F Your Relationship with Money", can help individuals overcome these myths and develop a healthier relationship with money. Being vulnerable and open about money mistakes is important for personal growth and learning.
- Values such as intentionality and curiosity drive decision-making in the financial realm.
- Money dates, or intentional meetings to discuss finances, can help individuals take control of their money and make empowered decisions.
- Recommended money moves include understanding one's mindset, improving financial literacy, and setting goals with a spending plan.
- Successful investing requires patience, loyalty, and forgiveness.
- Improving financial literacy can be achieved through podcasts, finding a money mentor, and being mindful of what one pays attention to.
- The course, "Un-F Your Relationship with Money", offers a supportive community and practical tools for personal growth. Get on the waitlist for the course here https://etmpod.link/moneycourse.
- Inspiration can come from unexpected sources, such as Shannah's dog, Winnie.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:06 The Importance of the Emotional Side of Money
06:10 Women's History Month and Gender Equality
07:55 Common Money Myths
11:12 Un-F Your Relationship with Money Course
13:21 Being Vulnerable and Open about Money Mistakes
14:40 Values that Drive Decision-Making
16:01 The Importance of Money Dates
23:29 Mindset for Successful Investing
24:19 Tips for Improving Financial Literacy
25:35 Un-F Your Relationship with Money Course Details
27:10 Inspiration from Shana's Dog, Winnie
28:17 How to Connect with Shana Online hello@everyonestalkinmoney.com and https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/
28:59 Closing Remarks
Weddings and Wisdom: Insights from Gigi McDowell on Leadership and Love
In this captivating episode, Gigi McDowell, the founder of Fetefully, takes us on a journey through her life and experiences of running a virtual wedding planning platform. Gigi's passion for weddings started at a young age, and she founded her first company when she was just 13 years old. She shares the challenges female founders face regarding fundraising and inspiring inclusion in the workplace. Gigi believes that sharing stories and being transparent as a leader is paramount. She also elaborates on how Fetefully uses technology to create accessible and stress-free wedding planning experiences. Her leadership values of passion, transparency, and love are truly inspiring. Gigi recommends the book 'Chop Wood, Carry Water,' highlighting the importance of maintaining discipline in a winning season. Overall, this episode is an excellent source of inspiration for all the aspiring entrepreneurs.
Takeaways
- Passion and curiosity can lead to a successful career in any industry.
- Supportive parents and mentors are crucial in nurturing and encouraging young talent.
- Gender equality in fundraising is essential for creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial landscape.
- Sharing stories and being transparent can inspire and empower others.
- Technology can be leveraged to make traditionally expensive and inaccessible services more affordable and accessible.
- Leadership values like passion, transparency, and love can drive decision-making and create a positive work environment.
- Fetefully offers a virtual wedding planning platform that connects couples with professional wedding planners and provides a stress-free planning experience.
- Fetefully is accessible and can be used for various life events, including birthdays, anniversaries, and date nights.
- Success is a result of preparation, opportunity, and maintaining discipline.
- Connect with Gigi and Fetfully on LinkedIn and through the Fetfully website.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:59 Passion for Weddings and Early Career
05:58 Supportive Parent and Starting a Business
09:08 Gender Equality in Fundraising
11:04 Inspiring Inclusion and Sharing Stories
13:02 Inspiration and Leadership Values
14:59 Fetefully: A Virtual Wedding Planning Platform
22:56 Best Advice and Planning Her Own Wedding
27:06 Gifting Fetefully and Other Life Events
29:01 Realizing a Winning Season
31:59 Connecting with Gigi and Fetfully https://www.fetefully.com/
Consistency: The Key Ingredient to Success with Cheryl Monroe
In this episode, we hear from Cheryl Monroe - a community leader and businesswoman. She shares her insights on leadership and Women's History Month. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of consistency in achieving success and highlights the need for gender equality. She also talks about her inspirations, including John Maxwell and Bishop Robert J. Taylor, and their impact on her leadership style. Cheryl shares her experiences with mentorship and the valuable lessons she's learned from influential figures in her life. She stresses the importance of emulating excellence and eliminating excuses in leadership. Cheryl reflects on the significance of Women's History Month and the incredible accomplishments of women throughout history. She also discusses her philanthropic efforts and the establishment of her nonprofit organization, HIP (Healthy Hair Image and Posture). Finally, she shares her personal challenge of listening to an audiobook daily and its positive impact on her personal growth.
Takeaways
- Consistency is the recipe for success in any endeavor.
- Inclusion is essential in creating a gender-equal world.
- Leadership inspiration can come from various sources, including authors like John Maxwell and Bishop Robert J. Taylor.
- Emulating excellence and eliminating excuses are key to achieving success.
- Women's History Month celebrates the accomplishments of women throughout history.
- Philanthropy and supporting others are important aspects of leadership.
- Personal development and time management are crucial for growth and success.
- Influence and relationships play a significant role in effective leadership.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Getting to Know Cheryl Monroe
03:49 Inspire Inclusion in a Gender-Equal World
05:35 Leadership Style and Inspirations
09:20 Mentorship and Leadership Lessons
11:30 Emulating Excellence and Eliminating Excuses
12:48 Women's History Month and Accomplishments
14:09 Boosting Confidence as a Leader
15:14 Realizing a Winning Season
19:17 HIP: Healthy Hair Image and Posture
21:51 Personal Development and Time Management
25:45 The Power of Influence and Relationships
26:15 Closing Remarks
The Power of Pausing and Reflecting with Dr. Erin Wheeler
In this episode, Dr. Erin Wheeler discusses her journey as a leadership coach and the importance of authenticity and inclusion in male-dominated industries. She emphasizes the need for individuals to operate to their strengths and set boundaries to avoid burnout. Dr. Wheeler also shares her inspirations for her leadership style and the significance of Women's History Month in recognizing the accomplishments of women. She highlights the power of pausing and reflecting and the transformative impact of Gallup's Strengths Finder Assessment. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Dr. Wheeler.
Takeaways
- Operate in your strengths and be authentic in male-dominated industries.
- Set boundaries to avoid burnout and preserve yourself.
- Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women during Women's History Month.
- Take time to pause and reflect on your goals and values.
Dr. Wheeler on LinkedIn
Gracefully Productive Website https://gracefullyproductive.com/
Chapters
00:00Introduction
02:05 Who is Dr. Erin Wheeler
03:10 Women's History Month and Leadership
04:31 Authenticity and Inclusion
07:58 Switching Gears and Operating in Strengths
10:01 Inspirations for Leadership Style
12:22 Setting Boundaries and Preserving Yourself
13:21 Core Values for Decision Making
16:32 The Annual Retreat and Intentionality
22:05 The Power of Pausing and Reflecting
23:25 Gallup's Strengths Finder Assessment
26:07 Recognizing a Winning Season
29:33 Connecting with Dr. Erin Wheeler
31:05 Conclusion
Essence of Black Girl Magic with Vanne McMillan
In this episode, fashion artist and designer Vanne McMillan shares her journey as a mother and an artist. She talks about her vision for a world where gender equality is a top priority and highlights the significance of supporting and empowering women, particularly women of color, in industries that are typically male-dominated.
Vanne also discusses her creative process in elevating Black Girl Magic and the essence of Black women's strength and beauty. She emphasizes the value of self-care and finding peace in challenging times.
The episode concludes with a celebration of friendship and personal growth.
Takeaways
- Support and empower women, especially women of color, in male-dominated industries.
- Celebrate and elevate Black Girl Magic, emphasizing the strength and beauty of Black women.
- Practice self-care and find peace in challenging times.
- Value and nurture friendships that inspire and support personal growth.
Connect with Vanne https://www.vannemcmillan.com & on Instagram
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:53 Envisioning a Gender Equal World
05:55 Inspiration from Strong Women
09:01 Values and Self-Care
12:04 Elevating Black Girl Magic
14:59 Essence of Black Girl Magic
21:05 Creating a Gender Equal Industry
24:00 Finding Peace and Happiness
26:56 Celebrating Friendship and Growth
Inspiring Inclusion with Stacey Guillén Bridges
In this episode, host Jacqueline interviews Stacey Guillén Bridges, a dynamic leader and vice president of client relations at Career Management Partners. Stacey shares her personal journey and the impact of her family and cultural background on her leadership style. She discusses her role in contributing to a gender-equal world and the importance of inspiring inclusion. Stacey also provides valuable insights on active listening, embracing different leadership styles, and the transformative power of motherhood. She concludes by sharing her perspective on recognizing a winning season and invites listeners to connect with her.
Episode Takeaways
- Embrace your family and cultural background as it shapes your identity and leadership style.
- Contribute to a gender-equal world by serving and inspiring others.
- Practice active listening to build trust and rapport with others.
- Step out of your comfort zone and be open to different leadership styles.
- Motherhood enhances leadership by teaching patience, embracing imperfections, and undergoing personal growth.
Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyguillen/
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Getting to Know Stacey Bridges
05:04Contributing to a Gender-Equal World
10:16Inspiration and Incorporating Practices
15:43Leadership Style and International Leadership
23:43Impactful Leadership Advice
28:38Motherhood and Leadership
31:12Recognizing a Winning Season
35:37 Connecting with Stacey Bridges
The Confidence Compass: Navigating Competence, Clarity, and Curiosity
In this podcast episode, Whitney and I discuss the relationship between confidence, competence, and clarity. Whitney emphasizes that curiosity is a skill that leaders possess and that recognizing catalysts can drive fulfillment in work. As our conversation unfolds, we delve into aligning with your goals through the Cs. We also discuss the significance of knowing what triggers you regarding work boundaries and how to be intentional about your actions. Our discussion gets a little spicy when we talk about burning bridges and how to move past certain things.
Whitney reminds us that we must relentlessly pursue our interests and make room for people who respect our boundaries.
As a multifaceted entrepreneur, Whitney Barkley wears many hats, but her mission is clear: to help others unleash their full potential. She achieves this through training, podcasting, public speaking, and personal brand-based content marketing. With almost a decade in content marketing, she brings a wealth of experience and a touch of flair to personal branding. Whitney's journey also includes directing the Greater West Dayton Incubator and authoring the nationally distributed children's affirmation book Hey, Black Girl! She is not just an ideas person but a businesswoman who makes things happen. The achiever inside her ensures every project under her wing reaches its highest potential. Whitney hosts the Pink Lemonade Podcast, a professional speaker, and an author. She has mastered the art of storytelling, and this skill, combined with her love for ideation, enables her to create unique, resonant content strategies that elevate personal brands. Driven by a significant mindset, she strives for success and meaningful achievement. Every project she undertakes aims to leave a memorable, positive impact on individuals and communities. Whitney's futuristic vision guides her in staying ahead in the digital marketing realm, while her relator strength helps her forge authentic relationships with clients, communities, and partners. Her mission in life is to create not just content but meaningful legacies through impactful projects.
Children's Book: https://www.luvyoursstationery.com/products/hey-black-girl-childrens-book
Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylbarkley/
Pink Lemonade Podcast https://pinklemonadepodcast.com/
Speakerazzi https://www.speakerazzi.com/
From the Ground Up: Harnessing Local Wisdom for Global Impact
Join the Winning Season podcast and be inspired by Jacqueline Twillie, Vhutali Nelwamondo, and Arthur Little as they discuss the importance of local perspectives in global leadership. Through their diverse experiences, they will guide you on how starting with local leadership and expanding it globally can lead to more inclusive and impactful solutions. Listen in as they share their insights on community-building, cultural values, and relational management, and learn how these local roots can help shape the future of global leadership.
Global Impact: Resilience and Leadership
The "Winning Season Podcast" is led by the dynamic Jacqueline V. Twillie, who is joined in this exciting season premiere by the remarkable duo of Arthur Little and Vhutali Nelwamondo. Arthur, a seasoned professional in Global Partnerships at AIME, brings his wealth of experience. At the same time, Vhutali, an expert in Global Child Relations at AIME, provides a unique perspective. Together, they dive into a deep and insightful conversation about the powerful themes of resilience and leadership. Join them as they explore the strategies and stories that inspire success in both personal and professional journeys.
This is a preview of a more extended conversation between the three leaders.
We're Back! Upgraded Winning Season
Hi Friends!
Thank you for rocking with us for 200+ episodes, It's Jacqueline, and I'm thrilled to welcome you back to the upgraded winning season. Before we launch, I want to share my intention to give each listener even more. I also want to hear from you. Email us at info@zerogap.co with your questions on leading, negotiating, and being unapologetic.
A Powerful Practice for the Mindful and Resilient Leader
This episode features a powerful guided meditation by guest Emefa Boamah! You'll fell like you're sitting in the room with these two during the conversation.
Meet the EMBODIMENT COACH, Emefa Boamah! She is a Grounded Healer, Speaker and Master Facilitator who is in the process of becoming an ICF Accredited Certified Embodiment Coach at Coaching Evolved™ . She also has certification in Breathwork, EFT, NLP and Trauma Informed Care Training. She holds a Social Change Leadership Diploma from Dallas’s premier Executive Leadership Academy, Stagen, designed to amplify and elevate the voices of powerful women leaders. In particular, leaders who are committed to social change that privileges community voices that need to be heard so that fresh sustainable solutions emerge and are nurtured. Emefa has years of creating memorable and transformational experiences and she has partnered with World Class Facilitators and coaches to create space for transformations to occur as part of Stagen. She has created, held, and activated spaces that were inclusive, intentional, and ultimately transformative, and served as a pivotal resource for brands like Whole Foods, Satori Capital and Eosera, as they explored the vital intersection of social good, profit, and community-centered leadership. Emefa lives in Dallas with her cat, and volunteers her time as part of the founders of Local Queer Collective and a Board Member of Promote Love Movement. Partner with Emefa to explore how to use this holistic, modality coaching method to confidently co-create lasting transformation and move from disconnected to integrated.
Check out her work at https://emefaboamah.com
The Shesurgence in Dallas, TX
In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Heer and Latosha Bruff from Dallas Regional Chamber. Jessica Heer is the Senior Vice President, Regional Marketing and Talent attraction. She leads the Dallas Regional Chamber’s regional marketing initiative to attract businesses and talent to the Dallas region. Latosha Bruff is the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement. The two talk about the Dallas Regional Chamber Women’s Business Conference held on March 8, 2022.
They share some insights on how they came to work at Dallas Regional Chambers, The theme for this year’s DRC women’s business conference, Shesurgence. In this episode, you’ll hear about the speakers, and the flavor they will bring to the event. The speakers include Diana Trujillo, Mission Lead Mars 2020 Perseverance, and Jess Huang, Partner, Bay Area McKinsey.
Tune in to learn more about this and more exciting topics!
Episode highlights
[02:52] The Dallas Regional Chambers Women’s Business Conference
[03:12] How Jessica and Latosha came to work at Dallas Regional Chamber
[09:28] The theme for this year’s women business conference, She Surgence
[11:35] The great recession that hit women hard in the past two years
[11:58] The speakers and the flavor they will bring to the event
[16:32] Where the conference will be held
[20:48] Women looking to scale their small businesses to medium or large businesses
[23:29] The promo code for the event is "Winning"
[24:55] The rapid questions
Notable quotes
“This is the time for the woman.”
“Women shift economic power because we don’t just get money and keep it to ourselves but go out to the community and spread it.”
Resources Links
DRC Women’s Business Conference drcevents.org\wbc use code "Winning" for a discount on up to two tickets
https://www.dallaschamber.org/events/womens-business-conference/
This episode was sponsored by the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce.
About the Sponsor of this episode: Women’s Business Conference is consistently one of the most dynamic, engaging, and exciting events in the Dallas Region. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, conference marks the 24th year, bringing together regional executives and young professionals who will convene for a day of celebration, encouragement, and critical thinking with influential speakers and leaders. The 2022 program falls on International Women’s Day with a focus on the resurgence, reinvention, and resiliency of women.
The DRC is excited for keynote sessions featuring: Jess Huang, a driving force behind McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace, who will highlight the data-driven insight on women’s progress in Corporate America and how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll; and Diana Trujillo who will share her story of exploration and ascent from Colombia to Mission Lead on the Mars Perseverance.
The program will also include:
- Presentation of the YPL ATHENA® award to Alexis A. Clark at Hilti and ATHENA® Award to Alfreda Norman at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
- An exciting marketplace with local founders, presented by Frost. We’ll feature a community of Dallas Region creators and entrepreneurs. Each diverse organization highlights a unique mission or product. Enjoy exploring their wares, be inspired by their mission, and support their work.
Women Werk with Nekpen Osuan Wilson
In this episode of the Winning Season Podcast. Jacqueline speaks with Nekpen Osuan Wilson
Topics discussed:
- Women of Color in the Workplace
- The importance of Equal Pay
- Amplifying the voices of women: WomenWerk Organization and the upcoming WomenWerk Conference Spring 2022
- New York City's pay transparency legislation and Nekpen's role
- Networking and mentorship for career advancement
Resources mentioned:
- Nekpen's coffee cafe in Harlem, NY https://ginjan-bros-inc.myshopify.com/
- Nekpen and her husband, Eric's wedding feature in NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/fashion/weddings/after-a-few-missed-cues-a-connection.html
- Minda Hart's latest book: Right Within https://amzn.to/3rc2Upg
- WomenWerk Events: https://www.womenwerk.com/events
Follow Nekpen on Social Media:
Twitter and IG: @NekpenWerks
Linkedin: Nekpen Osuan Wilson
The Dos and Don'ts of Mentorship
The Do's and Don'ts of Mentorship
January is national mentor month. If you've been a mentor or mentee, you know how the importance of this relationship.
Each year, I speak with dozens of women in leadership roles who express that they haven't connected with a mentor and are looking for a mentor. In this episode, our host Jacqueline shares quick dos and don'ts to establish a mentor relationship.
Download the companion PDF for this episode at www.zerogap.co
Sneak Peak into 2022: How Your Leadership Works
In this episode of the winning season podcast host, Jacqueline Twillie shares with the listeners:
- Her top 3 books of 2022
- A values assignment to help you deepen your understanding of leadership works for you
- and The power of reflection to accelerate the alignment of your goals.
Let us know what your top 3 books are for 2022!
BONUS: National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality
Salary History Bans
Pay Transparency
NDAs and Forced Arbitration
Gender Data Gaps
Included are key stats include: "Estimates show that closing gender gaps in the workforce would add between $12 and $28 trillion in global GDP over a decade and addressing the gendered economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic alone would generate up to $13 trillion in global GDP by 2030. "
Link to strategy www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/National-Strategy-on-Gender-Equity-and-Equality.pdf
Kartisia "KC" Esco Head Athletic Trainer
Science Instructor at Warren Easton Charter High School.
As a Health Science Instructor, she is responsible for
educating the students in the medical field through
courses including Introduction of Health Occupations,
Medical Terminology, Emergency Medical Responder, and
Sports Medicine. In her role, she helps the students by
being a liaison, connecting the students with mentors and
opportunities that would better prepare the students for
the work force. In addition to being a teacher within the
department, she is also responsible for the development of
the program, as she conducted the research and help build
the medical track. She also assisted Youth Force NOLA
and their development of the medical track of the New
Orleans Career Center, which provides opportunities to
students throughout the city.
As an athletic trainer, she is responsible for the prevention
and care of injuries with the athletes of Easton, including
10 sports and 4 ancillary groups (marching units).
She is also the sponsor of the Athletic Training Student
Aides (ATSA). As the sponsor, she has grown the
organization from 9 students to 28 and have developed
policies, procedures, and training to help better prepare the
students for successful work in the realm of sport
medicine.
KC desires to see the expansion of the medical field,
especially Athletic Training. For this, her ultimate goal is to
provide access to similar experience she received from her
alma mater by starting accredited athletic training
programs at universities that services minorities. She
believes that more opportunities should be given to people
of diverse backgrounds,
Meet Cosmetic Chemist, Manessa Lormejuste
Welcome to the Winning Season Podcast with this week’s featured guest Manessa Lormejuste. Manessa is a cosmetic chemist who graduated from Rutgers University in May 2017 and worked at Loreal USA for three years formulating hair color products.
In this episode, Manessa talks about her blog, her latest reflection on three years at L’oreal, and her advice on furthering your career.
Manessa dedicates her blog “Ness Knows” to sharing resume tips, reviews on skincare, travel tricks, and more essential lifestyle tips. In her latest blog post, she discusses the importunacy of self-advocacy, taking risks, networking across not just up, to thy self be true, and paying it forward. In this week’s episode, Manessa details the importance of each of these attitudes and how it has shaped her and her career.
She also touches on the importance of her mentors, the female empowerment she’s experienced at Loreal, and the tough conversations her close group had when George Floyd was killed in May 2020.
So tune in to this week’s episode of the Winning Season Podcast to hear more details about “Nessa Knows,” Manessa’s journey, and ways to change your perspective.
You can reach Manessa at https://nessknows.com/home or on Instagram at nessa_lo. You can purchase her “Ultimate Travel Packing Guide” at nessknows.com, and for a limited time, you can get yours for only $10.
“I’m low-key a nerd, but I’m like super girly. But I didn’t have anyone that looked like me…So I make a note to share my story, especially with younger students, because I don’t want them to feel like there’s only one option. ” --Manessa Lormejuste
Top Takeaways:
- Manessa describes herself as a girly nerd and describes her journey from realizing her desire to be a chemist combined with her feminine personality.
- Her hair color experience at Loreal reveals some of the products she’s worked on and how she started as a L’oreal baby.
- She advocated for herself and took a risk to apply for a skincare position through the help of networking.
- Manessa has started valuing self-advocacy in her career and realizing that one conversation to speak up for herself will be difficult but not be the hardest thing.
- Networking is not just about talking to the biggest and best person in the room, but it is about getting to know the people around you that later could help you. You never know where someone will end up and how that relationship could benefit you in the long run.
- If you want to learn or do more, you are in charge of your career and taking the risk to have a new opportunity. If you don’t ask, you are guaranteed not to do what you want.
- You are in the driver’s seat in your career, and advocating yourself is not too bold when you know your worth.
- Paying it forward to younger women to show them more options in life and careers. You never know how it could change someone’s life.
- The women in color think tank at L’oreal are a close-knit group that supports one another, is transparent with one another, and have tough conversations when necessary.
- If she can do it, you can do it.
- When seated at the table, use your voice to speak up for others.
**** This is a rebroadcast episode of the Winning Season Podcast ****
Social Engineer for Change: Charmika Placide
Prior to this role Charmika worked as a Public Health Analyst and Consultant to CDC. As a consultant she completed The 2019 CDC Field Epidemiology Manual, a tool used globally for epidemics. Prior to her work at CDC, Charmika was an IT Project Coordinator with McKesson where she helped implement the first cloud e-procurement system throughout the enterprise. Leveraging her business and analytical skills to solve complex problems, often collaborating across functional areas. Entrepreneurial minded she managed her own contract with a nonprofit for women and children who were victims of sexual abuse; managing web traffic, social media and volunteer logistics, as well as creating inter-office systems.
In her spare time, Charmika volunteers with Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Georgia chapter to advocate for people with disabilities. Recently, Charmika served as a panelist at CCFA’s inaugural women’s education event to discuss health equity and advocacy.
Ms. Placide has held positions with community organizations nationally and locally as a fellow, advisor, and committee member geared specifically towards inclusion to build pipelines for people of color. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Managerial Sciences from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University.
Charmika is passionate about helping her community and loves working at the intersection of public health, technology and legislation to provide a greater impact.
Connect with Charmika Placide on LinkedIn and Instagram @Mika_Inspires
From setback to winning season success with Karla Pámanes
In this episode of the Winning Season Podcast, Karla Pámanes shares her journey to success with host, Jacqueline V. Twillie
About our guest:
Karla is an award-winning designer, branding expert, and mentor. She has designed for brands including BRIT + CO, Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Facebook, Yale, and more. Her specialty is helping elevate brands through well-crafted design.
When she’s not pushing pixels left and right or on a client call, you can find her making arts and crafts with her son and sharing them on Instagram or catching up on a crime show with her husband.
Karla loves cats, children’s picture books, word search puzzles, and carbs in all their shapes and forms. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and best friend of 20 years, Angel; her pizza-obsessed son, Lennon; their Maine Coon cat, Rita; and their six-toed cat, Maxwell C. Teodoro.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
* Karla's process for design
* The powerful question she uses before creating
* How family dynamics influenced her to bet on herself
* And much more!
Resources from this episode:
* Karla's Website https://www.karlapamanes.com
* Karla's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karla.pamanes
* Karla's email address karla@karlapamanes.com
* Creative Market as a resource to find unique typography/fonts
High Vibrational Beauty: Recipes & Rituals for Radical Self Care by Morisse, Cindy Diprima https://amzn.to/3AqDgz
Should I ask for more money?
Women Who Are Successfully Leading
Is success subjective? Jacqueline wants to hear from you drop her a not on LinkedIn.
What does success mean to you?
This episode is brought to you by ZeroGap.co
Success has very little to do with other people’s expectations!
Is success subjective? Jacqueline wants to hear from you drop her a not on LinkedIn.
What does success mean to you?
This episode is brought to you by ZeroGap.co
What does success mean to you?
This episode of the Winning Season podcast was inspired by the NYT Best-Seller by Grace Booney: In The Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs https://amzn.to/3zZ4AVl
Is success subjective? Jacqueline wants to hear from you drop her a not on LinkedIn.
What does success mean to you?
This episode is brought to you by ZeroGap.co
Your Guide for Difficult Conversations
In this episode of The Winning Season podcast host, Jacqueline Twillie walks through 8 factors for difficult conversations. Difficult conversations can be a stress point and very emotional. By keeping these factors in mind, you'll be able to navigate difficult conversations with greater ease.
THE POINTS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S EPISODE ARE
- Determine What You Want To Accomplish
- Understand What The Other Party Wants To Achieve From The Conversation
- Do Not Solely Focus On What You Want To Discuss Shared Areas Of Agreement
- Ask Open-ended Questions To Deepen Your Insights
- Avoid Making Assumptions
- Clarify Discussion Points By Asking Conversational Questions
- Take A Break When The Conversation Gets Heated
- Do Not Sweep Issues Under The Rug
Suggested books to read with this episode
The Fear Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones https://amzn.to/34TzLDp
Don't Leave Money On The Table: Negotiation Strategies for Women Leaders in Male-Dominated Industries by Twillie, Jacqueline https://amzn.to/3ikAPrT
Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Twillie MBA, Jacqueline https://amzn.to/3g16Hjq
What to do when you doubt yourself
In this episode of the winning Season podcast, host Jacqueline shares eight steps that are not linear to overcoming doubt.
8 Points to consider when you experience doubt.
- Exercise self-compassion
- Remember your past achievements
- Do not compare yourself to others
- Mindset Matters
- Surround yourself with supportive people
- Seek internal vs external validation
- Do not be your harshest critic
- Lean on your values
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by @ShelArchambeau https://amzn.to/3wMgEH3
- Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Ajayi Jones, Luvvie https://amzn.to/3vIqIAK
- Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power by Delia, Lalah https://amzn.to/2Ra3Z1x
- Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Twillie, Jacqueline https://amzn.to/3yV4Zb2
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dweck, Carol S. https://amzn.to/3ia1tTZ
- The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work by Lakhiani, Vishen https://amzn.to/3p7ahvA
Women Who Negotiate Club: Nah, I Know My Value
Special Podcast Episode: Recorded Live from the Women Who Negotiate Club on Clubhouse. Jacqueline V. Twillie, Founder of ZeroGap.co and the Women Who Negotiate Club, discussed Jacqueline's career journey and the behind-the-scenes story of Nah, I Know My Value.
Whitney L. Barkley, Founder of Speakerazzi and Author, joined the podcast for this special and was the host of this conversation. You may know Whitney from her award-winning podcast Pink Lemonade!
In this conversation the two discuss
- Jacqueline's professional background
- How she began teaching #Negotiation strategy
- Behind the scenes of the phrase, Nah, I know my value
- Moments when one should say Nah I know my value
- Are worth & value the same?
- How one’s relationship with boundaries impacts negotiations
Join the women who negotiate club on the clubhouse
A conversation about equal pay day 2021
This episode of the Winning Season podcast features guest co-host, Cheryl Monroe and host Jacqueline Twillie in conversation about the complexity of the equal payday.
Today's conversation highlights:
- Why there are multiple equal paydays
- The questions surrounding women working in low wages jobs as well as part-time jobs
- The equal pay act of 1963
- Lilly Ledbetter's struggle for equal pay
- Jacqueline's focus on solving the wage gap through leadership and negotiation
- Additional resources to learn about equal pay day
For more information visit www.zerogap.co
Celebrating Women in History
This is a special episode of the Winning Season Podcast with guest co-host, Cheryl T. Monroe and host Jacqueline Twillie. This mother-daughter duo celebrates women's history month by discussing Madame C.J. Walker.
Advocate for yourself
The Leadership Jumpstart to Q1 2021
The year has started with an event many find shocking. Jacqueline shares a message of present moment awareness and why it's important to resist the "get it done" culture in moments of crisis.
Do you know how to talk about the events of Jan 6, 2021, with your colleagues? If you want to say something but not sure what to say, check out our Summer 2020 podcast series: Beyond Black Squares and Hashtags ( Listen Free on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3jfjAds2QhgpKOdgLFhM5y)
January is a moment of significant reflection and a great time to update your resume and LinkedIn profiles. In this episode, you'll find prompts on what to add to your leadership profile. There's a free pdf download at www.zerogap.co
Starting a new job soon? Jacqueline shared strategic leadership advice with the Wall Street Journal
“Be focused on authentically developing relationships, showing people who you are and your skillset,”
2021 Strategy for Leaders
In this episode of the Winning Season podcast, Jacqueline shares her personal reflections from the year and give 8 powerful tips for leaders to strategize in 2021.
Additional Resources:
Jacqueline Twillie’s High-Value Leadership Course: https://learn-zerogap.thinkific.com ZeroGap.Co Website www.zerogap.co Jacqueline Twillie’s Website www.jacquelinetwillie.com
“Don’t Leave Money On The Table” Best Selling Negotiations Book https://amzn.to/2yxcNou
Connect with Jacqueline #JVTwillieTips #Leadership #Negotiation
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie
Twitter www.twitter.com/jvtwillie
Jacqueline Twillie is president of ZeroGap, a women’s leadership training and development firm that’s dedicated to closing the gender wage gap, so women can earn more of their true worth. ZeroGap serves its clients worldwide from Dallas Texas, in the U.S.A.
Janell Hazelwood #BossMoves Founder on Purpose & Passion
Janel Hazelwood #BossMoves Founder on Purpose & Passion
Janell Hazelwood has built her knack with communications, audience development, and media leadership via more than 15 years of media experience working at companies including The New York Times, Conde Nast, and Black Enterprise. As an award-winning editor and journalist, she has managed networks of content producers and contributors across coverage areas including Beauty, Career, Tech, Small Business, and Lifestyle; helmed media strategy that has led to a more than 70% increase in traffic and reader engagement; and managed successful campaign initiatives with companies including Lexus, AT&T, IBM and PEPSI.
As a content producer and editor, she has covered Career, Tech, Business, Women's Issues, and Lifestyle, and interviewed top industry leaders including Russell Simmons, Magic Johnson, Star Jones, Venus Williams, and many more. She's interviewed Fortune 500 executives for both digital and magazine features, and I have launched successful print and digital content packages across channels and content areas. She has also hosted red-carpet interviews and produced video event coverage for publication.
As a consultant, she has helped minority and female entrepreneurs and nonprofit founders use dynamic storytelling and strategic social media management to increase clients and/or customers, expand their reach, and build greater, more authentic impact in their industries. She has a passion for seeing minority and women entrepreneurs win---whatever "winning" looks like for them.
She is a Christ-led professional and proud to note this. Much of her work is led by faith and a strong desire to be a positive influence on the world.
Her speaking and editorial areas of expertise: Career and Professional Development; Women's Issues in Health, Entrepreneurship, and Culture; Travel and Lifestyle; African-American Culture; Minority Business; Millennial Entrepreneurship.
Her life's motto: "Happiness is a luxury afforded only to those who embrace and pursue their God-given purpose."
Connect with Janell https://about.me/janellhazelwood
Free Leadership Training | Secrets of Success for Women Leaders | Jacqueline Twillie
In today's world of ever-changing priorities, women leaders have to master personal leadership in order to innovate, inspire, and achieve organizational results.
Free Guide available at www.zerogap.co
Additional Resources
Jacqueline Twillie’s High-Value Leadership Course: https://negotiatenow.thinkific.com ZeroGap.Co Website www.zerogap.co
Jacqueline Twillie’s Website www.jacquelinetwillie.com “Don’t Leave Money On The Table” Best Selling Negotiations Book https://amzn.to/2yxcNou The Negotiation Workbook is on Amazon https://amzn.to/2BPhnQB Connect with Jacqueline #JVTwillieTips #Leadership #Negotiation
LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie
Twitter www.twitter.com/jvtwillie
Jacqueline Twillie is president of ZeroGap, a women’s leadership training and development firm that’s dedicated to closing the gender wage gap, so women can earn more of their true worth. ZeroGap serves its clients worldwide from Dallas Texas, in the U.S.A.
Fast-track your Personal leadership strategy
Leading with Operational Efficiencies
Today's guest on the Winning Season Podcast is Jennifer White, MBA. She's the owner of The MJW Group.
MJW Group is best known for Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain Executives. Their methods increase profit by improving efficiencies through automation and expense reduction. We are a Performance Consulting and Leadership Development firm that focuses on reducing costs in your supply chain, improving the efficiencies of your operational processes, and help you lead major change projects in your Organization.
Jennifer White Chief Impact Visionary Officer, CIVO
If your struggle is data and quantification, She's your girl. She's got you covered!
Jennifer serves businesses by teaching them how to achieve more with the people, processes, and tools available to them. The 5 P's are all I know ... Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.
Analytical rewired. Jennifer began her career as an engineer and combines analytical ingenuity with a talent for leadership. With a decade of professional experience informing her expertise in supply chain strategy and process and systems design, Jennifer is a talented communicator with a passion for motivating clients to transform their assumptions and achieve high performance. She is known for applying her sharp analytical skills to develop innovative solutions.
Jennifer has a degree in industrial engineering from the University of Central Florida and holds an MBA in general management from Troy University Atlanta. Reach out: jennifer@themjwgrp.com
Shonda’s $300 million move in a male-dominated industry
WINS-DAY Wednesday
Winning Season starts with embracing success and confidently accepting the value you in while working hard!
Learn more
Jacqueline Twillie’s High-Value Leadership Course: https://negotiatenow.thinkific.com ZeroGap.Co Website www.zerogap.co Jacqueline Twillie’s Website www.jacquelinetwillie.com “Don’t Leave Money On The Table” Best Selling Negotiations Book https://amzn.to/2yxcNou The Negotiation Workbook is on Amazon https://amzn.to/2BPhnQB Connect with Jacqueline #JVTwillieTips #Leadership #Negotiation LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie Twitter www.twitter.com/jvtwillie Jacqueline Twillie is president of ZeroGap, a women’s leadership training and development firm that’s dedicated to closing the gender wage gap, so women can earn more of their true worth. ZeroGap serves its clients worldwide from Dallas Texas, in the U.S.A.
The Confidence Factor: Women Leaders
Unraveling Beliefs That Hold You Back with Daveda Schmidlin
Blooming Into Power with Lucy Dazilma
Today's episode will help you break your fears and step into your power! Our guest, Lucy Dazilma is a creative writer and of Founder: @worththebloom + @morethanmyuterus
Lucy loves inspiring women to live authentic lives through written, transparent truths. Lucy believes that deep down, we have an idea of who we are at our core. I believe that our truth(s), no matter how raw, should be explored, expressed, and shared. She incorporates a visual aspect to her writing because that’s how Lucy sees beauty.
Connect with Lucy 📧 lucydazilma@gmail.com www.lucydazilma.com
Grab Lucy's Book Seasons on Amazon https://amzn.to/3iEC81h
Stuff Happens It’s Not the End
Welcome to the Winning Season Podcast with this week’s featured guest Tawana Anderson. Tawana is the author of Bruised and Broken to Shine: A Memoir, she is the mother of twins, a traveler, and a fantastic cook.
In this episode, Tawana talks about the idea SHINE, which stands for Stuff Happens It’s Not the End. She discusses the importance of letting go of the darkness and shame of a person’s past and finding your inner shine.
She wants others to shine their light because a person may look like they have it all together, but in reality, they could be thinking about themselves in a negative way. The practice is to let your light shine to be the best version of yourself, and she has different practices and programs to help others find their light. Her programs include getting together with women to share their light and travel with others to experience new things.
Bruised and Broken to Shine: A Memoir, Tawana’s story, and ways to let your light shine. You can reach Tawana at http://www.tawanaanderson.com or on Instagram at tawana_shine. You can purchase her book either on Amazon or on her website. You can also
join the Shine Lifestyle group on Facebook for women who are wanting to be part of the SHINE
Lifestyle.
“I shared a lot of stuff about me just to show people that you will have these bruises and these breaks and people will call you broken but that’s how you get to your shine. That shine is inside of you.” --Tawana Anderson
Top Takeaways:
- Stuff Happens It’s Not the End
- Tawana realized there were a lot of people that felt that she did where you live your life,
- make mistakes, and you’re not shining your inner light.
- In order to find your inner light, you have to embrace your bruises and brokenness.
- Tawana encourages potential writers to think of the person or the people that they
- want to impact and help with their story.
- Journaling and writing your stories and experiences is a great practice, but also be sure
- to go back to read how far you have come and the lessons you have learned.
- The biggest critic a person has can be is themselves, and you have to stop punishing
- yourself. Find ways to love yourself and embrace your inner light.
- The SHINE lifestyle is about how you live every day and learning how to live your life in
- stuff happens it’s not the end mindset.
- There are many different ways to take care of yourself in the best ways. Some do yoga,
- some read helpful books, some journal, so find the best ways that speak to your life to
- help you get through it.
- Keep applying SHINE to 2020 because stuff happens but keep moving forward. Let your
- light shine even in these darkest of times.
- Just because you live a SHINE lifestyle does not mean you will shine all the time, but you
- should strive for it daily even when you are not feeling it.
If you going to worry, don’t pray. If you’re going to pray, don’t worry.