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Episode #77: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with special guest, Dionne Coleman

I have SOMETHING to say!

Release Date: 12/17/2020

Episode #191: Episode #191: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Arlene Blake

I have SOMETHING to say!

The status “Educated & Broke” is about to change for women in Central Florida thanks to the determination and perseverance of Arlene Blake, Founder and Executive Director of Women on the Rise. In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, hosts Samí Haiman-Marrero and Chris Majocha discuss with Arlene the transformative program her organization has designed and implemented to solve the problem of highly educated women dissatisfied in their careers or unable to advance socioeconomically because they don’t have the proper support and guidance.   Through Women on the Rise’s...

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Episode #190: Episode #190: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Mandi Waters

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Small business owners who don’t have the support of a daddy or mommy who can show them the ropes sometimes don’t realize all the possible issues that can come up when employing people as a means to scale. Aside from dealing with the day-to-day drama that ensues when humans work together, many HR issues arise because we don’t know all of the established regulations to properly run a business under the law – and keeping track of when they change the rules, too! Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero welcome Mandi Waters, a dedicated Account Manager at Merritt Business Solutions to this...

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Episode #189: Episode #189: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Malik Williams, Part 2

I have SOMETHING to say!

It was THAT GOOD. This is the first time we have a sequel with a guest from our "I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY" podcast. In Part 2 of our conversation with Malik Williams, Emmy-nominated, platinum-selling composer/producer and Founder/CEO of Reel Sync Music, Chris Majocha and I have a front-row seat to ask questions about the intricacies of the music industry and Malik’s views on the power of community-building. Malik shares with us the genesis of the Secret Society of Black Creatives, a transformative initiative aimed at creating spaces and opportunities for underrepresented voices in the...

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Episode #188: Episode #188: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Malik Williams, Part 1

I have SOMETHING to say!

This conversation was like having an exclusive Backstage Pass into the world of music entertainment. I love it when Chris Majocha and I have a guest on our I Have Something to Say Podcast who is brutally honest like me. In this two-part series, we get to travel the world with Malik Williams, founder and CEO of Reel Sync Music, and an accomplished Emmy Nominated, platinum-selling composer/producer whose work has appeared in records, film, TV shows, and national ad campaigns. He gives us an in-depth look behind the curtain and shares powerful experiences that have shaped how he’s chosen...

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Episode #187: Episode #187: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" Issues2Impact Episode 2

I have SOMETHING to say!

Last month we explained WHAT WE ARE DOING, in the new podcast “Issues2Impact” that Chris Majocha, Dr. Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel, Valerie Solomon, and yours truly are launching very soon. This is the WHAT:  We will leverage our collective expertise in nonprofit consulting, content creation, leadership development, and business to empower founders, professionals, and leaders (our guests) who are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities but are challenged by a situation they need to figure out to navigate. In this episode of “I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY” we...

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Episode #186: Episode #186: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Alexandra Kapelos-Peters

I have SOMETHING to say!

The negative perception of consulting stems from the prevalence of consultants who talk a good game but fail to deliver the goods. We’ve all faced this problem – from small to large companies and organizations. But it doesn’t have to be this way.  To talk about the art of vetting consultants, Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero invited Alexandra Capellos Peters, the founder and CEO of Cansulta to I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY where she helps dispel the negative perception of consulting and explain how she built a business around this very problem she needed to solve for herself...

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Episode #185: Episode #185: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Michael Houston

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2020 – a pivotal year marked by George Floyd's tragic murder and the global pandemic's disproportionate impact on distressed communities. As the world grappled with these challenges, the demand for social justice reverberated across various sectors, prompting organizations to reassess their approach to social impact. In this insightful episode of "I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY," hosts Samí Haiman-Marrero and Chris Majocha have an inspiring conversation is Michael Houston, the CEO and founder of Mythix Sound Design and Director of Social Impact at Arnold Worldwide. Michael shares his remarkable...

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Episode #184: Episode #184: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Marky Marcano

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When you lean into culturally sound content creation with heart, people will show up to support you. In this episode of "I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY," Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero sit down with Marky Marcano, the Founder and CEO of The Marky Marcano Productions and MMTV Studios to talk about how staying true to our roots and understanding audience preferences inform the continuous development of content…successfully.  Marky's journey as a Producer, TV Host, and culturally mindful Content Creator has been nothing short of remarkable. His stewardship of culture and tradition, as...

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Episode #183: Episode #183: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" Issues2Impact Episode 1

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🎙️ Coming Soon: Issues2Impact Chris Majocha and I want to make an exciting announcement! We'll be teaming up with our esteemed colleagues and friends, Dr. Xaulanda Simmonds-Emmanuel and Valerie Solomon on launching a brand new venture that's set to make waves in the community! Join us as we introduce " Issues2Impact," a spin-off podcast where we will tackle real-world challenges head-on. In this special episode of "I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY," we dive deep into the purpose and goals of " Issues2Impact." Together, we'll be leveraging our collective expertise in nonprofit consulting, content...

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Episode #182: Episode #182: "I Have SOMETHING To Say" with Ana Carolina Salazar

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Accentism is a thing…a discriminatory or unfair treatment centered on a person’s accent or use of a language. It can represent a barrier to many, but not for Ana Carolina Salazar. To her, it’s an advantage. In this episode of "I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY" Chris Majocha and I sit down with the Founder and CEO of BOLD Digital + Hispanic Marketing Agency and as we dive into her inspiring journey of moving to the U.S. from Venezuela as a teenager, not knowing the language, and navigating the challenges of adapting to a new life in a new culture with a new family…well, let’s just say we...

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