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Finances Demystified with Dominique Broadway Oct 03, 2018

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Dominique Broadway has an extensive background in finance working with UBS Financial Services and Edelman Financial Services managing million dollar portfolios.

She launched Finances De·mys·ti·fied, an award winning organization that provides Personal Finance Coaching & Financial Capability solutions, she was named one of the top Financial Advisors in the United States for Millennials.

Dominique's demystified financial advice, has been highlighted on Yahoo!, Pageonce, TheNest.com, Baltimore Sun, Black Enterprise, Marketwatch.com, Ebony Magazine, Levo League, SmartCEO, U.S. News, USA Today, Refinery 29 and other media outlets.

In this episode we discuss:

Her transition from corporate finance to entrepreneurship.
The importance of creating and following your budget.
Understanding your goals around money.

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Fighting For Her Life with Shon Williams Sep 24, 2018

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Shon Williams is the founder of Find A Cure For Our Daughters and Fighting For Her Life Magazine. Shon is an advocate for women that have a chronic illness.

In this episode we discuss:

The stages of having and overcoming a chronic illness.
Becoming a supportive partner for a family or friend with an illness.
Establishing a support group for women with a chronic disease.

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Nigeria Cultural Parade with Jane Udoewa and Linda Anukwuem Sep 11, 2018

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Culturally Naija and WeLead present the 2nd Annual Nigeria Cultural Day Parade in honor of Nigerian Independence in Downtown Houston. Houston is home to the largest Nigerian American community outside of Nigeria.

Celebrating Nigeria's 58th Independence will serve to promote and advance the cultural, civic and social welfare of Nigerians. Attendees will witness a rich cultural experience through a street-wide celebration.By joining the parade, we can accomplish to promote the richness of Nigeria together.

Get your tickets!!!

Website: https://nigeriaculturalparade.com

Website: http://weleadinternational.com

2017 Nigerian Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHVbJR2FN-g

Email: info@culturallynaija.com

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Secure The Bag: Learning Sponsorship Strategies with Quiana Murray Aug 27, 2018

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Quiana Murray a Business Transformation Expert helping entrepreneurs learn smart ways to go from break even to bank rolled and get sponsorships for their business, events, and podcasts.

In this episode we discuss:

How to understand how corporations spend money
Why more entrepreneurs need to take advantage of sponsorships
Plus, pricing strategies to customize your proposals

Action Item: Every single week make one corporate connection.

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C4: An Explosive Way to Live a Dynamic Life: Creating a Plan for a Successful Life with Edward Davis Aug 13, 2018

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Edward Davis a visionary, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Re-Creating Me Movement. He is the author of C4: An Explosive Way to Live a Dynamic Life available now on Amazon.

In this episode we discuss:

Cultivating a wealth and success mindset.
Setting up your life to become a serial entrepreneur
Utilizing technology to put your business on autopilot.

Action Item: Give your life clear direction.

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I'm Still a Woman with Holly Charles Aug 13, 2018

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Holly Charles is the author of Velvet and playwright of In All Thy Getting: The Forgotten Story of Freedmen's Town, a stage play celebrating the triumphant rise of an ex-slave settlement in Fourth Ward Houston.

In this episode we discuss:

What is to being a woman and redefining motherhood?
What does self-care include?
How can men support women during this process?

I'm Still a Woman is an episodic performance made up of eight monologues from women of color confronting the topic of delayed motherhood, as well as the expectations, timelines and social constraints which often hinder the emotional welfare of women. The intimate account of each character sheds light on the increase of Black and Latina women in education and business, misconceptions concerning infertility, as well as statistics concerning dating and marriage culture in minority communities. Each woman embraces her journey to motherhood, whether by way of proactive health care, fertility assistance, adoption or other acts of faith, by first proclaiming the piece's title, I'm Still a Woman.

Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018

Location: Midtown Arts & Theater Center (MATCH) 3400 Main Houston, TX 77002.

Tickets available for I'm Still a Woman at ww.HoustonPlayOnPurpose.com

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Website: www.HoustonPlayOnPurpose.com

Miss Amity USA with Kovie Ogbodo Jul 19, 2018

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Miss Amity USA is produced, managed, and supervised by a young, talented, experienced, and vibrant team who are genuinely devoted to the success of our unique pageant. As the pageant organizers, our goal is to bring out the best of the young pageant hopefuls, strengthening their self-confidence, self-esteem, commitment to public service, and drive for success. The titleholder will be a role model and inspiration to women all over Texas.

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What's Your GPA: Growth Productivity Accountability with Henry Keculah, Jr Jul 16, 2018

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Henry Keculah, Jr. is the founder and CEO of 4.0 of Growth Productivity Accountability (4.0 GPA). Henry attended the University of Texas in Austin and after graduation was accepted into the Teach for America corps.

In 2016, Henry decided to establish his own company, 4.0 GPA. He began at the micro level by hosting college readiness workshops at a community college for students and their parents. In the months following, 4.0 GPA expanded to include workshops held within public school districts and established working partnerships with several Houston-area charter schools.

4.0 GPA is an Education Consultant Company that works with schools, private organizations and individuals to help prepare students for higher education.

In this episode we discuss:

What is an education consultant?
Why are graduation rates low?
The importance of mentorship.
Launching and funding a startup.

Resources

Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies by Rhonda Abrahms

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Culture & Community with Ray Shackelford Jul 10, 2018

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Ray B. Shackelford is a native Houstonian who strives to make a difference in the lives of others. Ray left Houston to attend Morehouse College, where he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, concentrating in Finance. Upon his return to Houston, Ray became a member of the Houston Area Urban League for Young Professionals (HAULYP), and was eventually elected to serve as its President. As President, Ray steered HAULYP to an intense focus on service programming, including a cleanup of Martin Luther King Boulevard. His impact in that role led to him being named as the National President of the Year and elected as Southern Region Vice President of the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP), through which he provides guidance and oversight to 20+ chapters across 10 states.

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