Ep 102 Walking Out Your Vision
Do you sometimes feel you don’t have a clue about what you’re doing? That you seem to be in a fog, walking in the dark, or going in circles because you don’t really have a vision or clear sense of
Ep 101 From 9-5 to Entrepreneur
Are you thinking about changing careers? Or perhaps needing to pivot your business? Do you dream of a new career but don’t know how to make it happen? Get inspired and pick up some great advice in this conversation with
Ep 100 The Big 4 Secrets to Setting Goals, Achieving Success
Are you really good at setting goals but sometimes don’t do so great on the achieving end? Join master leadership coach Dr. Geneva on her 100th Ignite2Impact podcast as she shares the 4 top secrets to achieving success thru goal
Ep 99 The Shifting Vision on Aging
What comes to mind when you think about getting old? Do you think frail and helpless or active and vibrant? Do you worry about aging? Let’s join the conversation with Dr. Geneva and Wendy Adlerstein, executive and gerontology expert, as
Ep 98 Reaching your Goals: You Can and Will
Do you dream big but never seem to get what you want? You aim high but reaching goals never seems to happen and you’re not sure what you’re doing wrong. You’re not alone. According to Forbes, almost 92% of people
Ep 97 How Entrepreneurs can Reimagine a Compelling Vision for their Business in 2021
The vision for your business may have taken a real turn during this past, very difficult year. When you started you most likely had an awesome vision as well as specific goals. Yet over time, and especially in the last
Ep 96 Top Ways to Conquer Limiting Beliefs during Difficult Times
“We learn our belief systems as very little children, and then we move through life creating experiences to match our beliefs. Look back in your own life and notice how often you have gone through the same experience.” âLouise L.
Ep 95 Finding ME time when there is no FREE time in TOUGH times
Is it the end of the day and you suddenly realize you haven’t done a single thing that really makes you happy? Bottom line- you haven’t made yourself a priority. Dr. Geneva talks with Rashida Williams, well known motivational speaker
Ep 94 The Best Ways to Keep It Together during Difficult Times
Feeling out of balance during these times? Not sure how to stay happy and positive? Dr. Geneva talks with Dr. Michele Leno about personal development tips and ways to keep it together and be happy even in difficult times. This
Ep 93 What it Takes to Find Joy During Difficult Times
Feeling mentally and physically drained or uninspired especially when times are tough? Dr. Geneva talks with Dr. Portia Lockett to find answers and tips on how to inspire yourself, find happiness and help others in spite of difficulties. This conversation
Ep 92 Secrets to Making Positive Moves during Difficult Times
Do you worry about what to do next in your career…business…life especially when times get tough? Listen to some great advice and tips about making the right moves even in the face of adversity in this conversation with Dr. Geneva
Ep. 91 Practicing Self Care and Kindness During Difficult Times
Do you know some of the best ways to take care of yourself especially during tough times? Are you confused about how to start a self care routine when things are difficult and still make yourself a priority? What are
Ep.90 Loretta Bush Speaks on How to Stay Resilient in Difficult Times
Is it hard for you to bounce back when you’ve had a major change or misfortune? Do you sometimes feel mentally and physically drained during tough times? Loretta Bush, CEO and President of Authority Health gives us answers, tips, and
Ep. 89 Justice on the Jersey Shore Leadership Lesson #4
When you’re consistent, honest and do what you say you’re going to doâ the people you lead will start to take notice. This episode is the fourth installment in my Leadership Lesson series. It is a collection of insights gained
Ep.88 Justice on the Jersey Shore Leadership Lesson #3
Truly impactful leadership leaves something behind that can be felt long after your departure from any industry, organization or community. This episode is the third installment in my Leadership Lesson series- a collection of insights on truly impactful leadership takeaways,
Ep. 87 Justice on the Jersey Shore: Leadership Lesson #2 Black History Month
Going against the grain comes with the territory as a leaderâ it’s often an indication you’re headed toward making truly meaningful change. This episode is the second installment in my Leadership Lesson series- a set of episodes focused on impact
Ep. 86 Justice on the Jersey Shore: Leadership Lesson #1 Black History Month
Stepping into your role as a leader is a path unique to you. What you do once you’re there, is something different entirely. In this episode of Ignite 2 Impact, hear why embracing your position as a role model can
Ep. 85 Cheryl Walker Robertson:
Cheryl Walker-Robertson is the founder of Protocol International, offering interactive etiquette and protocol workshops and consultations for todayâs executives and tomorrow’s business leaders. Ms.Walker-Robertson is recognized as a person of extraordinary talent and ability and is often in demand as
Ep. 84 N. Charles Anderson: The Leadership History Maker in Action
Honored to talk with N. Charles Anderson, my friend and colleague for many years. Congratulations to him for his work being part of the Library of Congress. N. Charles Anderson was born on February 7, 1953, in Gaston County, North
Ep. 83 Dr. Sandye P. Johnson: Transforming Education in Harlem
Dr. Sandye Poitier Johnson, renowned educator with a career that spans four decades, retired principal of Thurgood Marshall Academy, former adjunct professor at City College and adjunct professor at Kean College, New Jersey, knows what it takes to turn a school
Ep. 82 Charmaine Brown: NAWBO Leader On the Move to Impact Michigan Business Women
Charmaine Brown is the President of the Board Of Directors of the Greater Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC is the only dues-based
Ep. 81 Dr. Stacie NC Grant: Legacy of Faith Grows #Faithpreneurs & Entrepreneurs
Climbing any success ladder takes constant prayers, a good plan, and resources. A successful person will see how her ideas come full circle once a vision elevates rapidly. Meet Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant, Empowerment Specialist, Event Strategist, TV Media Host,
Ep. 80 Veronica Hood: Real Girl Talk with Women Over 50
Veronica Hood celebrates 28 years as an entrepreneur of Roloni’s Boutique in Southfield, Michigan. “I have always had a passion for helping women to feel better about themselves,” said Hood. âReal Girl Talkâ which is a monthly meeting held at
Ep. 79 Sabra Robinson: Hustle & Flow of Resilient Black Widowed Women
Baltimore native, Charlotte, NC resident, and Morgan State University alumna, Sabra Robinson is the founder of Black Women Widows Empowered, a nonprofit organization that empowers widows through various online and face-to-face mediums. Sheâs also the author of Widowed, But
Ep. 78 Tameika Isaac Devine: Work Life Integration Strategist & Leadership Mentor Ep. 78
As one of the nationâs leading experts in igniting change, Tameika Isaac Devine is a masterful communicator, community champion for more than a decade and change agent showing women and leaders the possibilities within. Tameika Isaac Devine is the founder
Ep. 77 DeLores Pressley: Helping Others to Leverage Their leadership Voice
DeLores Pressley is a world-class Keynote Speaker, published Author and Life Coach with more than three decades of experience. She is the CEO of DeLores Pressley Worldwide and the Founder of She Elevates⢠–  a non-profit organization created to empower young
Ep. 76 Dr. Towanna Burrous: Empowering Diverse Communities Through Coaching
[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9900683/height/360/theme/standard/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/” height=”360″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”standard”]Dr. Towanna Burrous, President, CoachDiversity Institute is a best-selling author, trainer, and an ICF professional certified coach (PCC) based in Washington, DC. As a much sought after executive coach, Towannaâs mission is to empower diverse
Ep. 75 Karen Taylor Bass: Change Agent. Media Expert. Podcaster. Yoga Instructor.
Karen Taylor Bass is the Founder and Media Strategist for TaylorMade Media, LLC. She has created strategic public relations, branding, and marketing campaigns for nonprofits, schools, corporations, luxury brands, celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Her talent is crafting engaging branding campaigns
Ep. 74 Judge Marilyn Atkins: The Triumph of Rosemary
Raised in Saginaw, Atkins worked hard to overcome childhood challenges, including family turmoil and abuse, to graduate from St. Joseph’s High School. She continued her education at SVSU, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Atkins then completed a law degree
Ep. 73 Alison Vaughn: The Success and Style Coach Helping Others Reach Their Goals
Alison Vaughn is Founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, Inc., a nonprofit that has provided employment etiquette, career skills training and professional attire to 20,000 job seekers since 2000. In 2013, Jackets for Jobs opened an office in Botswana
Ep. 72 Regina Robinson: Showing Others How to Fearlessly Strut Confidence
Regina Robinson is an Award Winning Global Speaker, Best Selling Author, and Inner Confidence Strategist who is widely known for engaging, motivating, and equipping women with the tools to unlock their inner confidence and become unstoppable women.She is widely known
Ep. 71 Shawn Fair: Life in the Trenches Leader
Shawn is a leadership expert with a focus on corporate leadership, consultative sales, and vision. He illustrates leadership thus: lead by example, trustworthiness, mutual respect, and praise. He is uniquely skilled at using this simple yet profound ethos to bring
Ep. 70 Carmen Thomas: Transformational Leader Helping Others to Shine Like GEMS
Leadership Coach. Consultant. Facilitator. Speaker. Entrepreneur. Carmen Thomas is a top notch exuberant entrepreneur. She is the originator of Transformation Empowerment Solutions: a successful leadership firm that offers custom made winning programs, specializing in life changing leadership and organizational development. As
Ep. 69 Ola Jackson: Inspires Women of Color to Engage In Self-Care
For 28 years, as president of OWN: Onyx Woman Network, Ola Jackson has been a voice and given a voice to women in business. It was Motherâs Day 1991, when Ola received a handmade Motherâs Day card from her husband
Ep. 68 Demarra Gardner: Black Women About Business Doing Well and Fabulous
Demarra Gardner is founder of Black Women About Business (BWAB) which supports black female leaders intersect business and wellness so they can lead optimal lives. They provide business planning, executive coaching, training, retreats, and resources, such as the BWAB podcast.
Ep. 67 Dee C. Marshall: Empowering Women to Win, Rock and Rule
Dee C. Marshall is a Certified Coach, Author, Speaker, Leadership Trainer, Diversity Consultant, TV Lifestyle Expert and Radio Host. She is CEO at Diverse and Engaged, LLC (Formerly Raise The Bar, LLC). She was named Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Top 25 Influential Black Women
Ep. 66 Jewel Tankard: Bravo TV Star and founder of the Millionairess Club
Jewel Tankard is multi-faceted and like a gleaming gem she shines on multiple levels. She is a nationally and internationally sought-after speaker and financial expert. Her dedication for seeing women and families obtaining financial freedom to live their dreams led
Ep. 65 Dr. Priscilla Archangel: From corporate executive to leadership coach, consultant & more
Dr. Priscilla Archangel is a seasoned executive coach, leadership and organizational development consultant, author, speaker and teacher. She is also the President of the National Association of Women Business Owners – Greater Detroit Chapter. She has held a variety of strategic
Ep. 64 Dr. Siohvaughn L. Funches: The WOW Foundation on a Mission to Help Women
Dr. Siohvaughn L. Funches is a renowned public speaker, a published author, and a loving mother who is committed to sharing the life-transforming truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Spearheading A Wow Woman Publishing, she has authored and released
Ep. 63 Edward Egnatios: Grassroots Leader Uniting the Community
Edward Egnatios is a program officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. As part of the Detroit team, he identifies and nurtures opportunities for positive systemic change within communities and executes programming efforts aligned with the foundationâs
Ep. 62 Maria Stanfield: From the Front Desk to Corner Office
Washingtonian, Ms. Maria Stanfield is a Senior Executive in Corporate America, CEO, Career Coach, Speaker, and founder of My Sisterâs Closet and My Sister CEO. Maria is passionate about carrying the torch of the women whoâs shoulders she stand on,
Ep. 61 Dr. ZaLonya Allen: National Entrepreneurs Association
Dr. ZaLonya Allen is President/CEO of the National Entrepreneurs Association (NEA). Prior to NEA, she founded the South East Michigan Entrepreneurs Association in December 2010. She has been an entrepreneur, speaker, author and coach for nearly 20 years. Dr. Allen
Ep. 60 Dr. Michele Leno: The Wellness Psychologist
Psychologists can help people recognize and avoid the triggers that make them stressed, angry or depressed. They can also provide ways to help them manage the inevitable negative emotions that sometimes flares without warning. This show will show you how.
Ep. 59 Wendy Y. Bailey: Mining Your Mindset for Success
Wendy Y. Bailey is a World Class Business and Sales Coach, an International Thought Leader and Sales Speaker. Affectionately called âWendyYâ by her clients, business associates and colleagues, she is a sought-after business coach and engaging sales speaker for her fierce and
Ep. 58 Kiko Davis: Ebony Magazine Power 100 Honoree
Kiko Davis is the only female African American bank owner in the United States. She is also the trustee of the Donald Davis Living Trust. Kikoâs late husband, Don Davis, was the former chairman and owner of First Independence Bank, the
Ep. 57 Erica Lynn Gillis: Teaching Others How to Step Beyond Themselves to Heal
Erica Lynn is an established speaker shares her personal triumph over abuse and illness. She reveals how she overcame her tragic beginnings and found success and happiness, using a method that anyone can implement in their own life. Erica started
Ep. 56 Dena Dodd Perry: YogaShero and Beauty Communications Strategist
Dena Dodd Perry is an award winning market researcher with over 20 years of experience. Detoxelicious is her first health and fitness book. Dena is a momprenuer and yoga teacher 500-CYT. She received her 200 CYT training in Hot Power
Ep. 55 Lashanda Henry: The Sista That’s Leading Other Sistas in the Tech Space
LaShanda Henry has been developing websites for over 10 years. She owns over 15 web properties and is most passionate about two things: creating positive websites for people of color and helping women entrepreneurs learn how to build successful businesses
Ep. 54 Christy Rutherford: All-Star Leadership Coach as seen in Forbes
A globally recognized leader, Christy Rutherford is a keynote speaker, leadership coach and author, publishing five #1 best-selling books on Amazon in eight months. A Harvard Business School Alumna, sheâs also a certified Executive Leadership Coach from Georgetown University. Christy
Ep. 53 Amy Hilliard: Marketing Genius Showing Others How to Sizzle After 60
Amy S. Hilliard is the owner of three businesses: consulting, speaking and licensing. As principal of The Hilliard Group, a strategic marketing consulting firm, her clients have included Nielsen, IBM, BET, American Express, HBO, the Art Institute of Chicago, Jaguar
Ep. 52 Alycia Huston: America’s #1 Neuroleadership Speaker
Alycia Huston is a Certified Professional Coach, Speaker and Trainer specializing in NeuroLeadership. With a passion for science, she discovered how leveraging more of your brain power, by looking through the lens of Neuroscience (aka brain science), allows individuals the opportunity to
Ep. 51 Sarita Pittman: Atiras Professional Coaching Career Expert
Sarita Pittman, known at the “Lady Wealth Builder,” wants to change those stats and have more coaches make more many. “Coaching is a new way managers can relate with their employees to improve morale, productivity and longevity in the workplace.
Ep. 50 Mitzi Miller: Award-Winning Media Maven on Influence and African American Culture
Media Mavens are women who professionally and successfully dominate areas of the journalism and entertainment industry. Like Oprah Winfrey, Mitzi Miller is a media maven – which makes her an influential woman in the industry. Listen to this podcast and hear how
Ep. 49 Carlotta Tutt Holloway: The Arts, Culture and Community Advocate
Carlotta Tutt Holloway is a progressive marketer with over 20 years working experience in the field of Marketing, Media and Advertising. Carlotta’s career highlights include spearheading Walmart’s sponsorship of the ESSENCE Music Festival, the world’s largest cultural gathering of African
Ep. 48 Mike Wynn: 7 Habits To Overcome Obstacles To Win
After 13 years of overcoming a depression bipolar disorder, Michael Wynn’s new book, “Habits Don’t Lie! 7 Habits To Overcome Obstacles To Win” points out how he overcame his disorder by using habits like, Visualize Faith, Be Real, Target Success,
Ep. 47 Carla Feagan: Transform Your Trauma to Power, Passion, and Positivity
ďťż Regardless of the past; your present and future can be reprogrammed toward a life of passion, positivity and power. It is possible to regain a life lost to emotional trauma and negative programming, and create something completely new and
Ep. 46 Kim Bettie: Coach and Activist Inspiring Resilience and a Ferocious Sense of Community
Kim Bettie is on a mission to level the playing field for personal, professional and community development. Kim has built her life and her method on giving people a greater advantage by learning how to apply empirically proven principles and
Ep. 45 Michelle Washington: Leading Women to Their “MORE”
ďťż Michelle Washington is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Women of More Magazine. Passionate, Professional, Innovative, and Servant Leader are words often used to describe Michelle Washington. She loves to serve, empower and uplift people where ever she goes. For
Ep. 44 Velton Showell: Tranformational Approach to Leadership
Velton Showell is dynamic personality and highly sought-after resource for businesses and professional associations. Small business owners as well as large corporations have sought out his experience and expertise in leadership development, sales, marketing and customer service. The thirst for
Ep. 43 Dorinda Walker: Inspirational Warrior, Survivor, Community Advocate & Author
Dorinda Walker is an Inspirational Warrior, Survivor Community Activist and Award Winning Corporate Executive, who holds the title of Vice President within Prudential Financial, Inc. Rising above her childhood difficulties, Dorinda Walker has based her career on expanding new business
Ep. 42 Robert “YB” Youngblood: How to Have Confidence & Power When Using Linkedin
Robert T. “YB” Youngblood is the Founder and Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Richmond, VA based Strategic Relationship & Referral Marketing Firm. Â As a Master Connector, Coach & Consultant, “YB” empowers Entrepreneurs, Professional Speakers, Sales Professionals and Students
Ep. 41 Dr. Missy Johnson: How to Be Fearless in the Face of Cancer
Dr. Missy Johnson is an award-winning, international, number one Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Breakfree Coach with mastery in personal and leadership development. Â Dr. Missy has a remarkable story and considered by her clients a “light” worker for the GEN X
Ep. 40 Dr. Geneva Speaks On: Time Manangement
This solo episode with help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish their goals and fulfill their dreams. As a master leadership strategist, Dr. Genva Williams works
Ep. 39 Dr. Clarence Nixon, Jr.: How to Learn How to Learn
Dr. Clarence Nixon is a founder and President of T.LAB an accelerated learning center for families and students in grades K-12. T.LAB was established to increase the competitiveness of US based students while leveraging a global leadership model. In FY2012
Ep. 38 Keisha Taylor: A Game Changer Among Women in the Sports Business
Keisha Taylor is a marketing enthusiast with 17+ years of experience in both ad agency and Fortune 500 organizations. She joined Learfield in January 2016 to launch the Integrated Marketing team and lead the company’s marketing efforts including: graphic
Ep. 37 Sherry Sims: From LinkedIn group to Thriving Business
When Sherry Sims created a LinkedIn group to connect black women seeking and offering career advice, she never thought her idea would turn into a business. Sherry Sims has more than 14 years of experience in Human Resources and specializing
Ep. 36 Kumari Williams: How to Win at Work
Kumari Williams Experienced certified Talent Acquisition Director with over 15 years. Kumari Williams joined the Executive Board of Perfectly Scarred, Inc. as Vice President in 2017. She has an extensive business operations background having held several director level positions within Human Resources
Ep. 35 Mitchell Levy: The AHA Guy
Mitchell Levy is The AHA Guy at AHAthat (https://AHAthat.com) who empowers thought leaders to share their genius. His superpower of extracting the genius from your head in a two-hour interview so you can then share it with those that need
Ep. 34 Vashti McKenzie: The Big Deal of Taking Small Steps to Reach Your Goals
Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie serves as the 117th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her historic election in the year 2000 represents the first time in the over 213-year history of the A.M.E. Church, a woman
Ep. 33 Cornelia Shipley: How to Get More Impact, Influence and Income
Cornelia is the founder of 3C Consulting and a sought after speaker, and strategic planning expert who works with clients to expand their capacity, increase their capability and drive clarity in the organization to ultimately increase the bottom line. As
Ep. 32 Post Graduation Survival – Ready or Not Here We Go
Schools across the country will be graduating tons of kids this spring and some will be going after their dreams by entering college, getting a job, or starting a business and a few may be doing a combination of this
Ep. 31 Mary Wilson: Why Living Life With Passion is Key to Living a Supreme Life
Supremes’ co-founder Mary Wilson discusses on this podcast her courageous life from childhood through the height of the Supremes, to the turn of the century. Her story from the Brewster projects of Detroit to being inducted into the Rock and
Ep.30 Juliette Okotie-Eboh, PhD: Shares Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Life
Juliette Okotie-Eboh, PhD has 30 years working in healthcare, city government, banking, international business and most recently over a decade as Senior Vice President for one of the largest gaming corporations in the United States. These varied professional experiences afforded
Ep. 29 Nicole Roberts Jones: How to Find Your Fierce Effect at Work
Leaders may love where they work, but are yearning for more and donât know how to excel in their career in a passionate way. In this episode, Nicole Roberts Jones will discuss the key ingredients it takes to not only understand
Ep. 28 Rahama Wright: A Queen “Boss,” NextGen Leader & Social Entrepreneur
Women are the fastest growing business owners in the US, especially black women. Although the US ranks #1 in terms of women entrepreneurs (based on a Dell study), there are still many gaps to ensuring that women-led enterprises are successful.
Ep. 27 Elizabeth Mays: Bold Millennial Executive That Means Business
For Elizabeth Mays, founder and president of MCS Multimedia, achieving the hallmark of excellence for customers is perhaps her companyâs greatest core founding principle and mission. Mays, a millennial, takes great pride in providing the best of services in graphic
Ep. 26 Dr. Ken Harris: African American Entrepreneurship, Economics and Education
Dr. Kenneth L. Harris is the President/CEO of the National Business League, Inc., (formerly the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce) founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington in 1900, encompassing more than 15,000 members and 365 local leagues, with access to
Ep. 25 Penny Bailer: Full time volunteer and Education advocate Pt. 2
Penny Bailer retired in 2015 after 32 years of nonprofit leadership: 14yrs, Executive Director, City Year Detroit and 17yrs, CEO, Michigan Metro Girl Scout Council, receiving CRAINâs 2nd annual âBest Managed Nonprofitâ award. In 1976, Penny helped Co-Found the DPS Golightly
Ep. 24 Penny Bailer: Her #1 Goal is to Level the Playing Field
Penny served as Executive Director of City Year Detroit (CYD) from 2001-2015, responsible for Michiganâs largest AmeriCorps program, retiring in 2015. During that period, over 1,000 young adult âcorps membersâ served full time with CYD for up to two years each,
Ep. 23 Rochelle Riley: New Book Examines the Impact of Slavery
Hear Rochelle Riley – real and raw. She is a columnist for the Detroit Free Press, where she has been a leading voice for children, education, competent government and race since 2000. She makes frequent television and radio appearances, including
Ep. 22 Sam Wells: Mentor of the Year by Michigan Community Service Commission
This is an enlightening and inspiring interview with Sam Wells, of Flint, who was honored last year by the Michigan Community Service Commission. He was one of those chosen individuals from across the state of Michigan that received the prestigious GOVERNOR’S
Ep. 21 Rev. Charles Williams II: The Dream Keeper Leading the Fight
Charles Edward Williams, II was born in Detroit, Michigan and reared in Birmingham, Alabama; he was built with the Ford toughness of a Midwestern American family, while planted in red dirt values of southern congeniality. With compassion and vigilance Rev.
Ep. 20 Edgar L. Vann: True Confessions of an Overachiever
Bishop Edgar Vann was stepping down from the pulpit of Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit after preaching to his congregation on New Yearâs Eve one year ago when he was confronted with death. âIt was as if a dark curtain was
Ep.19 Dr. Bill Pickard: Millionaire Mover & Shaker but mostly a Mentor
William F. Pickard, PhD, is CEO and chairman for multiple enterprises, including VITEC L.L.C., Global Automotive Alliance L.L.C., Grupo Antolin-Wayne, ARD Logistics, L.L.C., and Commonwealth Regal Industries. He is also the owner of several McDonaldâs franchises and a co-owner of
Ep. 18 Leveraging Your Leadership with Social Media
In this special edition podcast host Dr. Geneva and Pam Perry cover how to be social with your audience, what to share with them and how to appropriately communicate with diverse-aged audiences – online and off. Everyone would agree better leadership through
Ep. 17 Jessica Byrd: A Chic Mom Empowering Other Moms
Promoting Confident, Heroic, Inspiring, Courageous moms. (CHICmomorg.com) Jessica Byrd, mother of two found her passion as a career mom by starting an organization to interact with young mothers to provide them with the tools, necessities, and environment to better raise their children. Jessica
Ep. 16 Carol Goss: From Skillman Foundation to Warrior Women
Carol Goss retired after nearly a decade as the Skillman Foundationâs president & CEO. During her tenure, the Foundation underwent major strategic shifts, including becoming an embedded funder working on-the-ground in six neighborhoods. Goss, a social worker by training, championed that
Ep. 15 Jason Appling: Cool Smart, Inc. and Tux & Chucks
Jason K. Appling is the Co-Founder of Cool Smart, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that has a mission to educate the youth and young professionals on the importance of philanthropy and increasing awareness of charitable initiatives in metropolitan areas
Ep. 14 Loretta A. Forbes: The Girl Empowerment Advocate
Loretta A. Forbes is a nationally recognized girls empowerment speaker, Author of two best selling books âHello, My Name is B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.â and âIf God is a King, That Makes Me a Princessâ and a licensed therapist. Loretta has been featured
Ep. 13 Meryl Davis: The Inspiring Olympic Figure Skater
When Meryl first fell in love with figure skating on a frozen lake by her childhood home outside of Detroit, Michigan, she had no idea the journey she was about to embark on. Teaming up with partner, Charlie White at
Ep. 12 Dr. Cleamon Moorer Teaches People to Be MORE
Dr. Moorer flunked-out of Kettering University twice returned earning a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems âthen later returned as a professor and was recognized as Ketteringâs most distinguished alumni. Cleamon Moorer Jr., DBA, is a father, husband, philanthropist,
Ep. 11 What Volunteering Taught Me
Look at any leader – and you’ll see they were once a volunteer. Volunteers launch movements. Think about the Civil Rights Movement where countless volunteers, including Rev. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks, banded together to make an impact. Many
Ep. 10 Dave Bing Part 2: The Secret Sauce to Building up Our Community
NBA Hall of Famer, Businessman and Former Mayor Dave Bing continues his conversation on leadership strategies that he feels will ignite the next generation. His passion is making it happen in the Bing Youth Institute where is the founder and
Ep. 10 Dave Bing: The Secret Sauce to Building Up Our Community
NBA Hall of Famer, Businessman and Former Mayor Dave Bing continues his conversation on leadership strategies that he feels will ignite the next generation. His passion is making it happen in the Bing Youth Institute where is the founder and
Ep. 9 Dave Bing: Talks about Rising above Racism, Team Building and Leadership
Besides being an American retired Hall of Fame basketball player, Dave Bing has many other major accomplishments. He’s run a steel company where he became the top minority supplier to the the auto industry and later was elected Mayor of the City of
Ep. 8 Collin Mays: Champion for Change
Collin Mays is one of Michiganâs fastest rising young professionals. Mr. Mays graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.A. in Political Science. On campus he was very active and held numerous positions including, President of the WMU College Democrats
Ep. 7 Andrew Morrison: Inspiring Aspiring Doctors & Science Professionals
Andrew Morrison is Chief Operating Officer of Mentoring in Medicine (MIM). As one of Mentoring in Medicineâs original visionaries, he has utilized his 25+ years of award-winning marketing skills to assist the organization with strategic planning, fund development, outreach and new
Ep. 6 Mahogany Jones: Swirling Arts, Education and Activism
Recording and performance artist, educator, and activist Mahogany Jones’s career is distinguished by titles. Mahogany Jones harnesses the true power of music to uplift the spirit, body, and soul and educate the masses. A sensational performer and lyrical powerhouse, Mahogany embodies
Ep. 5 Focusing on the HOPE for Detroit, Jason Lee, CEO of Focus: HOPE
Jason Lee, CEO of Focus: HOPE talks about how the organization is retooling to meet the current inequities in Detroit. Focus: HOPE was created to address the issues that led to the 1967 Rebellion. Now, 50 years later, Lee talks
Ep: 4 jessica Care moore Cares More: Poetry in Motion as The Youth Institution Builder
jessica Care moore is a poet, playwright, actor and activist. Sheâs shared the stage with Steve Harvey, Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Amiri Baraka⌠jessica Care moore has graced the cover of The New York Times, The Metro Times, Michigan FrontPage, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, African
Ep: 3 Education: The Real Coleman A. Young Legacy with Khary K. Turner
Coleman Alexander Young (1918-1997) was the iconic Mayor of Detroit, Michigan from 1974 to 1994. Young was the first African-American mayor of Detroit. He left a real legacy for our youth. The mission of Coleman A. Young Foundation is to
Ep. 2 Gail Perry Mason’s Money Matters More and Here’s Why
Gail Perry-Mason, of Detroit, has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. Gail is a respected authority in the financial industry. And now she can add bestselling author to her list of accomplishments. And it’s
Ignite 2 Impact with Dr. Geneva #ignite2impact Stay Woke!
Stay Woke = Ignite 2 Impact Debut podcast with leaders that are igniting their community, our nation and the world to be a better place. Â Be inspired and enlightened as we pull back the curtain and dive into intimate and
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As a transformational speaker & coach, Celeste Jonson is an expert at energizing and inspiring people to fully utilize their God-given gifts and personal power to facilitate transformations in their lives and those they lead. She brings a compelling and
Delatorro McNeal: Anointed For Business as the Peak Performance Expert
Delatorro L. McNeal, II MS, CSP is ranked as one of the BEST Motivational Speakers in the World. However, Delatorro does not consider himself to be a Motivational Speaker. Rather, Delatorro is a Peak Performance Expert whose personal passion is
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Cheryl Broussard is the original “Sister CEO.” Cheryl is America’s #1 Business Strategist – CEO, Jet Set Girl International, LLC – Creator of Jet Set Girl Entrepreneur University & Amazon #1 Bestselling Entrepreneur Author! She is the creator and founder of Jet Set Girl International, a
Trevor Otts: The Impactrepreur, Making a Difference and Making Money
Trevor Otts is a passionate online marketer.  He is a Marketing Coach, Advertising & Brand Expert. He believes, “THE WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING FOR YOU, THE MAKE-A-DIFFRENCE-PRENEUR, THE IMPACTPRENEUR, THE GET-IT-DONE-RIGHT-PRENEUR!” Trevor Otts has been called the Billion Dollar Brand Man, the Profit Pioneer, and an
Zara Green: Leading Women to Live By Design and In the Grown Zone
For women in particular, Zara Green has garnered a passionate and vocal following for her teachings on proactively making H.E.R. (TM)âHonor, Esteem and Respectâa non-negotiable prerequisite to securing happy and fulfilled lives. Zara Green is an author, speaker and trainer
Robin Kinnie: Making a Mark, Making a Difference, Making a Community of Voices
Robin Kinnie is a woman making history. And it’s happening not just in the Motor City – but worldwide. Her company, The Kinnie Media Group,LLC launched an internet radio station, Motor City Woman Radio Network, the only station dedicated to
JULIAN B. KIGANDA: Walking Out the Bold and Fearless Leadership
JULIAN B. KIGANDA is a dynamic speaker, author, teacher, and transformational brand strategist. Her clients represent a broad spectrum of international organizations, Fortune 500 corporations, national nonprofits, small businesses, authors, and influential figures. She launched Bold & Fearless in 2015âa
Katrina Turnbow: Leading the Co-Working Space for Creative Entrepreneurs
Katrina Turnbow is the owner and operator of Kanopi Social, A Digital Marketing Firm and Co-working space An Office in Detroit. She recently won the “40 Under 40” Award from the Michigan Chronicle. An acknowledged expert on the use of
Walter Douglas: The Activist Entrepreneur
The Activist Entrepreneur: What I Learned About Business at the Urban Coalition & My Proven Keys to Personal and Career Success tells the epic story of Walt Douglas’ rise from humble roots in Hamlet, N.C., to a central role in
Isaiah McKinnon, Ph.D. – Legacy and Leadership Musings from a Legendary Leader
Dr. Isaiah Ike McKinnon served on the Detroit city police force for thirty years. During that time he completely transformed it, developing prevention programs and ensuring justice was served. Through the pain of racism and brutality, Ike rose above it
Sonia Jackson Myles: Leading The Sister Accord Global Movement
The Power of Sisterhood. The Power of Love. With the Sister Accord message, Sonia Jackson Myles is leading a Global REVOLUTION of LOVE! Her goal is to have 1 BILLION girls and women living the principles of The Sister Accord by using
Eboni Johnson Cooper: Changing the Face of Philanthropy of Black Millennials
Eboni Johnson Cooper:Â Consultant – Â Public Speaker – Â Millennial Thought Leader – Champion for Young Black Philanthropy Ebonie has worked for such organizations and companies as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Prospect Park Alliance, MTV Networks, Barack Obama Campaign
Dr. Geneva Williams: My Take On MLK Day – What It Means To America Now
For unto each of us is given a bag of tools, A lump of clay, and a book of rules . . . And it is left up to each of us to decide whether we shall become a stumbling
Melodye Hunter: Productivity Tools and Tips for Busy Leaders
Whether you work in a corporate office, small production house, or as a freelance creative running your own company, chances are you have a lot to do. As a Creative Leader, many times you a have multiple projects to work
Dr. Geneva Williams: Debuts new project – Get Your Leadership On!
It doesnât matter who you are, what you do or where you live â you are a leader. Leaders are folks that arenât necessarily labeled as âthe leaderâ but their actions project the aura of being the one people go
Cameka Smith: How to BOSS up and Get Your Leadership On in 2017
CAMEKA SMITH, Founder and CEO/The BOSS Network. Topic:  How Leaders Can Grow and Leverage Their Professional Networks Speaker, trainer and award-winning entrepreneur â just a few words that describe Cameka Smith, Founder of The BOSS Network, a community of professional and entrepreneurial women
Alison Vaughn: How to Go After Your Goals & Inspire Others to Do the Same
Set a goal. Make it happen. That is what Alison Vaughn does. As the founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, she has spent 17 years making a difference and won many awards for her outstanding work including an appearance
Amy DuBois Barnett: How Leaders Deal with a Career Crisis
Amy DuBois Barnett is a senior media executive, award-winning journalist and brand development expert with 18 years of broad experience in all aspects of: content strategy, integrated marketing, brand expansion, business development, video production, creative direction, online product merchandising and revenue
Elayne Fluker: Support is Sexy leading a CHIC rebellion by inspiring women
ELAYNE FLUKER is a media entrepreneur, consultant and coach with 20 years of multimedia experience in digital, print, video, radio, television and podcasting. She is the Founder of Chic Rebellion Media — a multimedia agency that creates content to engage
George Fraser: Networking Guru Talks About Real Leadership
VISION; To lead a global networking movement to increase opportunities for people of African descent Dr. George C. Fraser is Chairman and CEO of FraserNet, Inc; a company he founded almost 30 years ago with the vision to lead a global networking movement
Bennie Randall Jr. : How to Tell Your Story to Inspire and Lead Others
Bennie Randall Jr. aka The Motivator is the CEO of Bshani International Inc. specializing in media properties includingfilm, television, and personal development products. He is the best selling author of âThe Inner Power To Create Your Worldâ and âThe Powerful
Bro. Bedford: Founder of Association Black Entrepreneurs & Internet Coach
Bro. Bedford shares how anyone can turn their Knowledge, Experience, Expertise & Passion Into Digital Products. He also shares how Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Professionals, Service Providers, Authors, Coaches and Consultants can leverage Billion Dollar Platforms and Networks to reach Billions
Bobby Ivory: How Integrity Defines Good Leaders from Great Leaders
“Your reputation and integrity are everything. Follow through on what you say youâre going to do. Your credibility can only be built over time, and it is built from the history of your words and actions.” â Maria Razumich-Zec This
Jesse Cole: Americaâs Student Life & Leadership Coach
Jesse Cole often reminds young men to “Lead With No Apologies.” Â Author, Leadership Speaker and Student Life Coach Jesse A. Cole, Jr., is one of the leading authorities in helping young leaders maximize their potential. As the preferred life coach
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever: How Exceptional Black Women Lead
This book by Avis Jones-DeWeever, Ph.D.,How Exceptional Black Women Lead brings together compelling research, hard data, and generously shared personal advice to unlock the secrets to exceptional success for todayâs Black woman. Shared are perspectives gathered from 70 exceptional Black women
Sheneica Hunter: How to Get Your Heart’s Desire with Your Career
SHENEICA HUNTER is the founder of Your Hearts Desire Career Coaching. She is a Certified Career Coach, Identification Coach, Planning Strategist, Public Speaker, and Huffington Post Blogger. Sheneica has over 5 years of experience in public and private sectors. Sheneica
Becky Davis: Boss Moves – How to think bigger, go harder and live better
Cracking the Boss Code – Top Secrets to Radical Business Growth will be our discussion with Becky Davis. Becky A. Davis is on a mission to help women entrepreneurs start, build and grow profitable businesses.  She is referred to as
Felicia Phillips: Pink MasterMind Your PinkPrint For Success
This is a great show on how to get your leadership on!  We’re talking about collaborative thinking, branding, self-awareness, resilience and business with Felicia Phillips. Who is Felicia Phillips? When you are the founder of a GLOBAL initiative (The PINKtech
How to be a “Fly” Business Woman
Are you a leader? Are you a “fly” leader?  This young woman is all about being a “fly” in business. Meaning: she is awesome and amazing and inspiring others on the fly!  Latoya Johnson will discuss how women can and should to
How to Use All Your God-Given Gifts in Leadership
Call her ” The Encourager.” Portia Lockett is on a mission to help as many people as she can to reach their true calling by motivating them into their greatness. As a motivation speakers, entrepreneur, song writer, recording artist, chaplain, ordained minister and customer
Dr. Sylvia Jordan: Influencing Your Community
Our guest today is Dr. Sylvia Jordan and she is a âbelieve-preneur.â Growing up in the inner-city of Detroit – graduating from Cass Tech – she went on to graduate of Michigan State University.  She manages to fuse together faith; community empowerment and business, encouraging
Dr. Sabrina Black: HOW TO BE THE LEADER OF YOUR OWN LIFE & COMMUNITY
Below are some alarming Corporate America statistics. These statistics are present in every job industry. 70%Â of U.S. Workers are not engaged at work. 80%Â of employees are dissatisfied with their direct manager. 70%Â of employees lack confidence in their abilities of senior
Chris Sier: Sharing Simple, Straightforward Strategies for Career Success
Want to reach your potential? Â This show will tell you how to MAKE IT HAPPEN… Our guest, Chris Sier wrote a booklet on what to do first:Â GET THE BUSYNESS OUT OF BUSINESS! Over the course of her career, Chris Sier
Avalaura Gaither Beharry: Empowering Mission-Driven Women & Leaders
Embrace all that you are, in service to the world and to your highest and most incredible life — the journey waits for no one, it begins now. This is a challenge from the internationally celebrated Avalaura Gaither Beharry, the
Tonya Allen: The âidea-preneurâ Leader & President/CEO Skillman Foundation
Tonya Allen, a serial âidea-preneur,â serves as the Foundationâs president & chief executive officer. Her two-decade long career has centered on pursuing, executing and investing in ideas that improve her hometown of Detroit and reduce the plight of underserved people,
Kevin Wayne Johnson: Leadership Gold – Developing a legacy of leaders
Kevin Wayne Johnson is a John Maxwell Team certified speaker, teacher, coach and mentor as of October 2015. John C. Maxwell is a New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership.
Dr. Phyllis Meadows: Leading Community Change in Urban America: Spotlight on Detroit and Flint Michi
Dr. Phyllis Meadows, PhD, MSN, RN, serves as Associate Dean for Practice at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Meadows focuses her efforts on developing a comprehensive strategy for the School to improve the public health workforce
Dr. Vivian L. Carpenter: Why We Must Impact the Community in a Positive Way
Dr. Vivian Carpenter is an educator, business executive, public speaker, philanthropist and writer whose career has been dedicated to creating educational and economic opportunities for all. Her goal is to empower others to understand their potential for greatness through her
Kim Trent: A Leader In the Trenches and Making a Difference in the Community
Kim Trent is not one to complain and sit on the sidelines of life. She is an action person, an activist – who sees wrong and tries to make it right. Â She is a true leader – with a cause
Nancy M. Schlichting Chief Executive Officer, Henry Ford Health System
What does it take to lead the successful turnaround of four consecutive organizations? What does it take to run a $4 billion business in Detroit as the city struggles to emerge from municipal bankruptcy and its worst ongoing crisis ever? What
Tanya R. Allen: WOMEN IN BUSINESS – How to Ensure Success
Success in business. Does it all start with sales? Or does it start with an idea? Well, Tanya R. Allen, the founder and President of Forever Fresh – has almost three decades of experience and will share her insight and wisdom. She
Rashida Tlaib: Political & Community Leader That’s a Trail Blazer
Hear this awesome interview with Rashida Tlaib from a previous show where Dr. Geneva Williams was the host on The Senior Solution Show. A daughter of Palestinian immigrants, Representative Tlaib made history by becoming the first Muslim woman elected to
Lowell Perry Jr.: SOCIAL PROFIT, What it is & How to Use it to Help Communities
Lowell Perry Jr. believes “Social-profit organizations” is a term that can better capture the contribution made by entities that have too long been known as charities or nonprofit groups. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy: “Such a term would also
Dr. Sheryl White Barnes: Leadership Truths, True Colors and Making an Impact
This is a show about leadership: what it is and what is required …to be a true success. Hear from Dr. Sheryl White Barnes as we talk about the truths of TRUE leadership and leaving legacy. Dr. Sheryl L.W. Barnes,
Dr. Pat Bailey: Taking the Risk, Doing the Work and Creating a Legacy of Leaders
Every human being is a leader over some domain as he or she exercises gifts and influence. That domain might be the halls of government, the boardroom, the classroom, the community, or the home. What breaks your heart? Who do
Cheryl Wood: How to Bring Your A-Game In Business & Leave a Legacy
Cheryl Woods is one of the most compelling, energetic, and passionate thought leaders and voices in motivational speaking today, empowering audiences with transformational principles for standing in their greatness and achieving success. Today’s show you will learn from Cheryl how
Women in Leadership: Top Strategies from C- & E-Suite Women
Our guest today, Dr. Laureen Wishom, discovered that high-achieving career and businesswomen in leadership know all of the âpower playerâ strategies for growth and success. She tudied and watched female âpower playersâ who hold C-Suite or E-Suite positions, and they
Dr. Deana Murphy: Top 10 Traits of the Resilient Female Leader
Leadership skills, transitioning, positive confrontation, strategic volunteering for career success and tactics for better compensation; issues and soft-skills we talk about in the workplace. Our guest today, Dr. Deana Muphy, is very insistent on the positive impact resiliency has on
Dr. Gail Hayes: The Power of a Woman Who Leads
Every woman is born with a unique calling on her life, but so often she chooses to settle for less than God’s best. In this show, hear author and speaker Dr. Gail M. Hayes share tips so that women everywhere
Dr. Joel P. Martin: Women Leaders and the Purpose of Power Networking
Exceptional women surround themselves with other powerful and high-achieving women. This is POWER NETWORKING. âI believe all people have the capacity to be positively powerful,â says our guest, Dr. Joel P. Martin, author and renowned international trainer, speaker and coach.Â
Sophia Nelson: Workplace Retention & Advancement Strategies for Women of Color
Our guest, Sophia Nelson, is an award-winning author, radio and TV personality and journalist. Nelson conducted a nationwide online study of 540 professional Black women like herself, plus two focus groups. More than half of the participants reported annual household
The Leadership Mastery Formula for Women with Felicia R. Davis
Felicia R. Davis stepped up and stepped into encouraging female leaders from around the country. She believes, “LEADERSHIP IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT.” Her book, The Leadership Mastery Formula is a best-seller among the inner-circle of women who are making a diference
Monique Carswell: A Leader for Causes and Corporate Social Responsibility
Meet MONIQUE CARSWELL. She is leading the pack when it comes to cause-related marketing. Monique Carswell is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Her passion and dedication are reflected in Carswellâs many accomplishments that showcase her corporate leadership, community
The Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership with Carol Sankar
Let’s have some conversation with today’s leading women in leadership and high level CEO’s to learn how they claimed their Confidence Factor. The visionary behind this movement, Carol Sankar, commenced the Confidence Factor for Women in Leadership research in 2011
Leadership Series with Sheila Cockrel: Transformational Change Starts with You
Sheila Cockrel, former Detroit City Council member, doesnât believe in the whole notion of âgiving back to the community.â âI’m not giving back.I’m part of the community,â she said. âThis is my role.My responsibility is to be a part of