She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

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Episode 13: Founder of NY Fashion Week, Fern Mallis says she wears my jewelry almost every day Theresa Wangia and the Power of Sponsorship Jul 21, 2017

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In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Theresa Wangia, jewelry and leather accessories Designer and Founder/Creator of Beltshazzar Jewels. Her works are influenced by her multi-cultural heritage, love of nature and a passionate appreciation for fashion and design. She is recognized as one of the top three RAW Artists Accessory Designers in the city of St Louis and Phoenix Fashion Week Alum. Her collection can be found in St Louis, Chicago, London and Los Angeles.

In this episode Theresa shares:

How her heritage influences her work
her design process and the magic of the accident
the significant importance of travel on her life and in her life
the power of writing down your vision
how the founder of NY Fashion Week,Fern Mallis, is one of her biggest fans
how she is giving back to her community
Her guiding principles for her life

Connect with Theresa @https://www.instagram.com/beltshazzarjewels/

http://www.beltshazzarjewels.com

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Episode 12: 'Trust and know that you will figure it out' Malene Barnett shares how our results comes from the inside not outside Jul 14, 2017

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In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Malene Barnett of Malene B Studio A global designer, Founder and Design Director of Malene B, a company specializing in handcrafted custom carpets, inspired wallcoverings and artisan tiles. Her luxe creations have enlivened premier hotels, iconic office buildings, and sophisticated private spaces. , She has been featured in Huffington Post and Design Sponge columns, in both national and international press.

In this episode Malene shares:

What inspires her designs and how she produces her products

If there is ever a right time to launch a business

Why her Grandmother influences her and strengthened her in work

The lessons she learned about herself in the early part of her business

Her tips on effective networking and building relationships

What to do when you loose your inspiration or excitement in your business

Connect with Malene on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/maleneblifestyle/

Her website : https://www.maleneb.com

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P>I>I download.

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community

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Episode 11: Choreographer Robin Dunn tells us -My invincibility came from my Mom EP 10 Jul 07, 2017

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In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Robin Dunn, FACE coach, Creative Director and Choreographer. She is one of the key community leaders in the entertainment industry today.

Robin Shares with us…

When she started in dance

The power of having her Mum giving her unwavering support in her life

How she got into dance and who her teachers were

Why it important to keep moving

Her pioneering contribution to Hip Hop

Her empowering tools in her FACE coaching

What it is like to be in one of her dance classes

Photo of Robin Dunn by TPPhotograpy

Connect with Robin on Instagram @robinndunnface

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

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Episode 10: Find our how Working for Michelle Obama made Julie Wenah Strive to be better Jun 29, 2017

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In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Julie Wenah, just started working as Counsel at Airbnb. Julie was former Obama Appointee: Counselor and Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Commerce. She led President Obama’s manufacturing initiative around regional collaboration and building strong manufacturing communities. So many insights await you.

She shares how she got to the White House

The painful process of loosing her father

The power of her faith

How First Lady Michelle Obama reacted when she passed the Bar

What lies behind her drive

What it’s like to work for President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama

The power of Hip Hop in her life and the lyrics of Hip Hop

Her next passion project - the life messages in Hip Hop music and what can we learn

The importance of healing for Black women

Connect with Julie on instagram @albummixtape

Julie now has a podcast called The Album and the Mixtape, ind it on Podbean: https://albummixtape.podbean.com

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community

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Episode 9: Lorraine Martins says ' My MBE does not define me' Jun 17, 2017

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In this episode of She’s Got Drive Lorraine Martins, the first Director of Diversity of Network Rail, shares with me

What its like to be the first person etc go to University in her family

Her definition of success given her background

What her MBE means to her

Her work on the London Olympic games

How Chairing the Board of Trust for London lead to her making a difference to the ‘living wage’

When she learned that she can’t do it all

How she approcahes her role as Director of Diversity

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She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community

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Episode 8: Work on your P.I.E to Enhance your Career with Lisa Stewart Jun 10, 2017

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On this episode, we have my dear friend and colleague Lisa Stewart, Business Consultant, and Coach.

Remember that awesome episode with Paulette Rowe when she said how she uses PIE to support her success? Well, this is where you learn more about it. GET AHEAD of the game, and start working on this TODAY.

In this episode learn how to increase effectiveness, get seen, get promoted, produce results and achieve your success. Don't get buried in the background beavering away. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a woman working in a corporation this show is for you.

In this episode Lisa shares with us:

What PIE is?

Shocking PIE statistics

How keeping your head down and working hard alone is not your access to success

Actions you can do TODAY to get you on the right path to success

What you wear really does matter

If you're not managing your reputation someone else is

Tips on networking your way to being known

You can contact with Lisa on:

http://www.lisastewartconsulting.com

https://www.instagram.com/lisawraystewart/

GRAB YOUR PIE GUIDE HERE: PIE Guide

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Episode 7: Sharon Watson Changes Lives through Dance Jun 02, 2017

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In this week's episode, we have Sharon Watson is the Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre in the UK and Chair of the bid for European Capital of Culture Leeds 2023.

Sharon shares with us:

The power of having a teacher who believed in her - Nadine Senior MBE

Her bold action at the age of 16

What it is like to be one of the few black Artistic Directors in the UK

How she ensures her voice is heard

The power of sharing your vision for an organization when you are interviewing for a leadership role

How dance changes lives

Who she turns to when she is facing challenges

You can contact with Sharon on:

http://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/person/sharon-watson/

Sharon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/watson_dan ce

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-watson-ma-21274910/?ppe=1

The headline performance piece for the Tour de France Sharon choreographed and talks about in the interview. Phoenix Dance Company perform Ghost Peloton: https://vimeo.com/108332712

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud

You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community

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Episode 6:' And Still I Rise', Dr Nicola Rollock is the Woman Who Talks About Race May 26, 2017

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Dr. Nicola Rollock is Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Race & Education at the University of Birmingham in England, UK. In this episode she shares:

Her frustration of the lack of people of color in leadership positions and the lack of progress on race equality
The lessons from her father that influenced her
The importance of looking after her well-being and her Netflix self-care remedy
How it feels to be a woman of colour in UK academia
Where she finds her spiritual nourishment
The impact of being ‘the woman who talks about race’
What's in her “And still I rise’ folder
And the importance of celebrating success and letting people know about your accomplishments

You can connect with Dr. Nicola Rollock

T: @NicolaRollock

W: nicolarollock.com

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud

You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community

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Episode 5: Paulette Rowe says Never Underestimate the Power and Importance of Networking May 20, 2017

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In this week's episode Paulette Rowe, Managing Director of Payments Services and the most senior Black woman in Barclays UK. You may not have heard of her but the business she runs impacts at least 1 in 3 financial transactions that happen in the UK every day.

Paulette talks to me:

about the importance of networking;
how she became a banker versus an actor;
the importance of P.I.E - find out what this means it's not the food you eat
and why we need to take risks and seize opportunities even when we think we are not quite ready;
and how sometimes we can get in our own way.

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud

You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/

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Episode 4: Music is Medicine with Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan May 10, 2017

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Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan is a pianist bringing a new sound to the arts. Dana is a graduate of the Howard University Master of Music Program. She has won numerous accolades and awards of achievement. In 2014 Dana placed as a finalist in the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. Dana received the "Audience Award", "Press Jury Award", "Best Performance of a Beethoven Work", and "Best Performance of a Classical Work".

She shares about