193. Leadership Lessons
Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network
Release Date: 09/04/2019
Protect Black Women with Valerie Wade
Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network
In this episode of Protect Black Women, we have a conversation with Valerie Wade. She is the owner of Lynnfield Historical Consulting, where she uses her expertise as a public historian and certified archivist to assist educators, creatives, and everyday people with history-related projects. She earned her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a John B. Ervin Scholar and a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellow. She went on to study United States History at the graduate level at Duke University, where she earned her MA. Valerie is passionate about...
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My Dream BIG Club with Seun Phillips
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In January 2018, Seun and Omonye Phillips started My Dream BIG Club (MyDBC). MyDBC is a diverse community that leverages one another to dream BIG. MyDBC organizes events focused around self-growth, empowerment, volunteering, networking, and staying active. MyDBC has become a hub for diverse professionals to grow and develop. In this episode we discuss: The origin story of My Dream BIG Club. The importance of accountability and community for personal and professional development. Steps on how to start or pivot your business during a pandemic. Sponsors: – web...
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Unapologetic Stories with Wilson Black
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Wilson is a content creator. I first came across him on the YouTube show , discussing hot cultural topics. I was blown away by this brother's knowledge and delivery. Then he mentioned from Cameroon! It was only right that I reached out to him to be on the series. I hope you enjoy our conversation. In this episode we discuss: What are the issues between Africans and African-Americans? With so many cultures within the diaspora, is it possible for us to unite? How migration is changing African society? Where do the 2nd and 3rd generations fit in? Should Africans or first-generation be...
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DivInc: Creating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tech with Mo Shabazz
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Mo Shabazz has a degree in Marketing from Howard University allowed me the opportunity to land an account manager position at Burrell Advertising in Chicago where I was able to gain priceless experience as a brand manager for Verizon, Toyota, Lexus and a variety of products under the Proctor and Gamble portfolio. That inspiration and like-mindedness led to the opportunity to work with startups like Upswing and manage brands like ATXinColor and DivInc; increasing the equity of each and thus allowing us to reach elevated heights. In this episode we discuss: What are some of the gaps in the tech...
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Keeping It Trill in Corporate with Felicia Enuha
Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network
Felicia Enuha is a budding Podcaster, serving Executive Producer and Host of the Trill MBA Show- The Career Management Podcast For Black Women. As the Trillest MBA, you will ever know, Felicia’s goal is to help people survive and thrive in corporate America with her uniquely frank and honest humor. By day, Felicia is a marketing professional who works in the consumer packaged goods industry. She holds a BA Degree in Liberal Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA degree from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, where she was a Consortium for Graduate Study...
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Corporate Messaging with Paris Tyler
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Paris Tyler is an award-winning PR and communications specialist with more than 13 years of industry experience, lending my expertise to some of the country's most recognized consumer brands and campaigns including got milk?, McDonald’s, ConAgra Foods, CIROC Vodka, Bad Boy Entertainment, and Intel Security. As the founder of , she's committed to helping businesses create dynamic narratives that speak to every consumer while impacting culture. From producing an epic launch event to securing coverage of a new partnership, Paris helps clients take risks through big ideas that will...
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Black Trans Lives Matter with Kaleb Elijah
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Kaleb Elijah is the owner of Lake & Prosper, a customized jewelry line. In this episode we discuss: Kaleb’s story Why do black people disregard transgender individuals? Is transphobia a part of white supremacy? If so, are black people adding to the problem? What are some issues that trans people are fighting for? How can we support the trans community? Contact Kaleb Elijah: Contact Michelle: Website: Instagram: Website: Instagram: Donations: Cash app $mngome25 or
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The Stages of Grief: An Investigation Through the Lenses of COVID -19 and Racial Trauma with Ewune Ewane
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Meet Ewune Ewane, founder of Minds Over Melanin, an online mental health community for persons of the African Diaspora and non-Western ethnic cultures. Over the past 10+ years, she has studied psychological experiences and health disparities within minority populations, most specifically the African Diaspora and LatinX communities as a health disparities researcher. In addition, she has provided psychological services within various systems (e.g. educational, health, judicial) to minority and systemically marginalized populations as a Licensed Psychological Associate in Texas. It is her call...
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Uniting the African Diaspora with E. Chrys
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Edidiong “E.CHRYS” Obot“ is a proud first-generation Nigerian–American with strong cultural ties that impact her community and influences cultural awareness. She currently hosts/produces 2 local TV shows, “It’s Our Time Talk Show” and “Fresh Perspective” Talk Show, that televises young professionals from the African Diaspora and focuses on bridging the gap between Africans and African-Americans through resources, education, etc. Edidiong not only educates and empowers the community but she also promotes culture and strives to be “The Voice of Professionals in the...
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202. Perspective of Black Lives 2020
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During these troublesome times for the black community, I decided to bring back Perspective of Black Lives (PoBL) for ten episodes. PoBL is centered around stories of black people sharing their personal stories and perspectives on current events. We will be discussing current events, COVID-19, racial trauma, African diaspora, economic development, trans lives, and a lot more. Listen up, tell a friend, and provide feedback. In this episode I rant on my feelings towards: The relevancy of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. speeches from 60 years ago. Police brutality/shootings towards...
info_outlineIn this episode I share the top five leadership lessons that I've learned this year. These lessons come from my experience in launching the organization while juggling my career and business.
Michelle's top five leadership lessons:
- Leadership is a decision.
- It's just not the leader's vision.
- Find the right people.
- Delegate and initiate.
- Set and accept the expectations.
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