Episode #115: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guest, Dr. Charlene Brown
Release Date: 11/11/2021
Episode #203: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" - The Latino Vote in the 2024 Election
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The American expression "Don't poke the bear" serves as a warning against provoking someone powerful or instigating a situation that could lead to negative consequences. Referring to Puerto Rico disparagingly as a "floating island of garbage", has incited a strong and enduring reaction from the Puerto Rican community and its allies. This insult compounds the historical grievances of exploitation, disenfranchisement, and mistreatment that Puerto Rico has endured under colonial rule, intensifying the response. It highlights the broader need for respectful and informed discourse about Puerto...
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Episode #202: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guests, Johanna López & Jimmy Torres
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Put on your seatbelts. In the latest episode of I Have SOMETHING to Say, co-hosts Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero get real about the systemic neglect and misrepresentation faced by the Puerto Rican and Latino community in Florida. Joined by Florida State Representative Johanna López and Boricua Vota Founder Jimmy Torres, they lay bare the urgent need for engagement and education to dismantle harmful misconceptions about Latino voters and amplify their electoral participation. It’s high time to confront the truth: language barriers and a lack of cultural competency are not just...
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Episode #201: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guest, Deloria Nelson-Streete
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Recent events have led many of us to experience a whirlwind of emotions, swinging between extreme joy and deep anguish. This episode of the “I Have SOMETHING to Say” Podcast focuses on the emotional whiplash caused by the exhilarating announcement of the Harris-Walz ticket for the U.S. general election and the profound grief following the tragic execution of Sonya Massey in her home by a police officer. Our guest, Deloria Nelson-Streete, Founder & CEO of ACE Solutions, joins hosts Samí Haiman-Marrero and Chris Majocha to discuss these starkly contrasting events from her perspective as...
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Episode #200: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" Special 200th Episode Celebration!
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It feels surreal to announce that this is the 200th episode of “I Have SOMETHING to Say”, especially as co-hosts Chris Majocha, Dr. Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel and Samí Haiman-Marrero reflect on the ups and downs of this journey that started in 2018. The initial planning happened on a business road trip, with a call to Chris to figure out what we needed from a technical standpoint to launch. They agree in that, "Sometimes the best ideas come when you just unplug and take a long drive." But the growth and evolution of the show, and its impact, have been driven by the diverse range of guests...
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Episode #199: "Issues 2 Impact" with John Nadeau
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Promises, promises, promises…we all get spammed daily by lead generation companies that 'guarantee’ they can help you get a gazillion hot leads that will land you hot new business. In this special “Issues2Impact” episode of our “I Have SOMETHING to Say” podcast, Dr. Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel, Chris Majocha, and Samí Haiman-Marrero talk with John Nadeau, Founder/CEO of SpearPoint Digital about the challenges of finding and attracting clients for his digital marketing business. We explore the importance of networking, building a sales funnel, and effectively communicating the value...
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Episode #198: "Issues 2 Impact" with Dr. Juliette Nelson
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Are you psychologically unsafe at work? Are the constant verbal jabs, innuendos, side-eye glances, and passive-aggressive comments making you sick to your stomach? In this special “Issues2Impact” episode of our “I Have SOMETHING to Say” podcast, Dr. Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel, Chris Majocha, and Samí Haiman-Marrero talk with Dr. Juliette Nelson, Founder of JUNURI, about the concept of organizational trauma and its impact on individuals in the workplace. For the root problem of crappy work environments, Dr. Nelson offers up the following: "Broken people are leading other broken people...
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Episode #197: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guest, Toni Hunt
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What is the American way? In essence, it’s a system that’s working just fine…for some…not for all. In this episode of "I Have Something to Say," co-hosts Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero have an exceptional conversation with an exceptional guest, Toni Hunt, Founder and CEO of The American Way, about how to combat socioeconomic barriers to deliver equity. "What I'm saying is, I'm not going to disrupt our capitalist society. I'm not going to be a hypocrite, right? We all benefit from the capitalist society. What I'm saying is, is that certain groups of people shouldn't be the...
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Episode #196: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guest, María Revelles
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Running for office takes courage, resiliency, and a lot of preparation, especially for Latinas. In this episode of I Have SOMETHING to Say Podcast, Samí Haiman-Marrero talks to María Revelles, a community organizer and advocate with whom she’s collaborated, about what propelled her to finally run for Florida State’s House of Representatives for District 47. María shares her journey and passion for making a positive impact on her community no matter where she lives. From her early beginnings in Puerto Rico to her work in New York and her current efforts in Central Florida, María has...
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Episode #195: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Priscilla Guasso
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Since the beginning of time, humans have yearned to build COMMUNITY. In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, Priscilla Guasso, Founder of Latinas Rising Up In HR™, and CEO of Manifesting Leadership Group, discusses with hosts Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero the importance of building genuine connections and creating community rather than just networking. As the author of “Commünity” a fantastic little book/workbook available on Amazon, Priscilla shares her personal experiences of building community and the impact it has had on her life. She also highlights the need for...
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Episode #194: "Issues 2 Impact" with a special Incognito Guest
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INCOGNITO GUEST! Sometimes you’re in a pickle and simply need a sounding board. In this special “Issues2Impact” episode of “I Have SOMETHING to Say” podcast Dr. Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel, Chris Majocha, and Samí Haiman-Marrero talk with ‘Negative Nancy’ who is a business owner struggling with passion, direction, and the future of her business. It’s an emotional discussion about the practical aspects of entrepreneurship, the struggle to find joy and fulfillment in business activities, and the exploration of potential career pivots. We disguise the identity of our guest to...
info_outlineI needed to get unstuck and so I reached out to my friend and coach, Dr. Charlene Brown for a Clarity Session. In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, Dr. Charli and I talk about her expertise in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology, in other words, integrating and connecting mind, body, spirit and environment. She says that when she was a little girl, she wanted to be in charge, and as she got older, she became curious about the metaphysical aspects of life and wondered how to bring them about on purpose, rather than through a terribly traumatic experience or crisis. Dr. Charli has been immersed in the metaphysical-spiritual world for over 20 years. After pursuing a traditional business undergraduate degree on a full scholarship, she leaned in on much more esoteric topics for graduate school, including women’s spirituality and mind-body-spirit psychology, called transpersonal. Through her work as a Spiritual Midwife and Sacred Mirror, she offers her gift of Truth to humans (mostly women) who are ready to be their full selves on purpose. And it works! After a 50-minute Clarity Session with Dr. Charli – I got unstuck.