TrailBlazers Impact

Ep. 187 - How to Rediscover Life After Church Hurt | Candace Keith Sep 10, 2021

Are you living out your passion and purpose while impacting others? Candace Keith turned her life from lemons to lemonade by transforming her church hurt experience to be a servant leader using her passion to empower women. Candace Keith is a spiritual life coach, a paid master moderator on Clubhouse, and a former first lady of the ministry. She unveils the taboo subject of ‘Church Hurt" and uses Spiritual Disciplines with Evidence-based Strategies to empower First Ladies of Ministries who have lost their Voice, so they can reconnect to their inner peace. In this episode, Candace shares her personal experience with church hurt as a first lady of the ministry, and how she overcame and started using her voice. Listen in to learn the importance of being empowered enough not to lose yourself as a servant leader. You will also learn how to design your ideal life by living out your passion and purpose while impacting others in society.

Key Takeaways:

Learning how to show up imperfectly perfect for yourself and live with your truth
How to be fully purposed and have your voice rebirthed as a woman for yourself and others
How to use your passion and purpose to serve and impact others
The importance of creating content that resonates with your target audience as a startup

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Ep. 186 - How to Advocate for Women in The Workplace | Jeffery Tobias Halter Sep 07, 2021

Instead of being 80% part of the problem, men can be part of the solution we need to attain diversity in the workplace and businesses. Jeffery Tobias Halter uses women's advocacy to talk about the other dimensions of diversity and bring the much-needed impact. Jeffery is a corporate gender strategist and the President of YWomen, a strategic consulting company focused on engaging men in women's leadership advancement. He’s also the founder of the Father of a Daughter Initiative and the creator of Gender Conversations Quick Starters Newsletter and the Male Advocacy Profile. Jeffery is the former Director of Diversity Strategy for The Coca-Cola Company. In this episode, Jeffery explains his passion for advocating for women and how he’s training other men to embrace diversity at the workplace. Listen in to learn the importance of men realizing the responsibility they have for the women in their lives to advocate for all women. You will also learn the different ways you can stay exposed to opportunities as a woman working virtually.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of having conversations about diversity to achieve the required change
How to listen, learn, lead, and have the will to overcome diversity challenges
How to make your voice heard by talking to your manager, networking, and reaching out when working virtually
Make a prospect a customer even before they’re a customer by approaching them right
The importance of hiring a professional social media manager to help grow your business

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Ep. 185 - How to Help Navigate Crisis: Debra Woog Sep 03, 2021

Ep. 185 - Debra Woog is a Crisis Navigation Partner who provides leaders with expertise, structure, and empathy. Debra assists people in processing difficult situations, connect with necessary resources, communicate effectively, and lead with a clear mind and solid strategy. Having experienced her own crises and crossroads, she realizes the importance of an outside resource to provide perspective while navigating difficult circumstances, decisions, and conversations. In this episode, Debra talks about the work she does with women leaders in crisis and shares some of her entrepreneurial secrets. Listen in to learn the importance of staying prepared for crisis as an entrepreneur by having a community, capacity, and communication. You will also learn how to find financial success in your business after shifting from a corporate career.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of doing a SWOT analysis before starting a business
Why you shouldn’t wait until you’re ready or everything in your life is ready to start a business
How to build a career around your brilliance to be financially successful and make a difference
Ways you can find financial success as an entrepreneur after leaving your corporate job
Why you should start your business as a side hustle first before going full time

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Ep. 184 - How to Increase Sales Through Email | Charles Bernard Aug 31, 2021

Becoming a better and effective sales leader is every entrepreneur’s dream. Charles Bernard gives us some of the best and free ways to effectively list build and structure converting emails. Charles has over 20 years of experience in direct sales, sales management, and recruiting and training. He’s a former sales executive for General Electric where he was the top revenue producer in his division. He founded and operates Criteria for Success (CFS), a sales improvement training and Sales Playbook development company based in Manhattan. In this episode, Charles describes how to build a prospects list on LinkedIn and to effectively structure sales emails. Listen in to learn how to build a free and converting sales prospects list on LinkedIn as a small business owner. You will also learn how to create a sales system that allows you to focus on your business productivity rather than the internal negative self-talk.

Key Takeaways:

How to build a free sales prospects list on LinkedIn as a small business owner
How to have a system of selling that you focus on and not get hypnotized by negative self-talk
How to ask people for timely feedback upfront as a salesperson
The importance of incorporating anecdotal storytelling in your business
How to include an action in your follow-up email subject line to drive people into opening it

Ep. 183 - How to Empower Kids and the World | Esther Wojcicki Aug 27, 2021

Esther Wojcicki - Would you like to meet the mother of the CEO of YouTube, the founder of 23 and Me (the country’s newest self-made billionaire), and an anthropologist and epidemiologist? This fascinating woman is all of that and more! Esther leads us through her journey of life as a teacher for 30 years who kids TRUSTed, while raising three amazing daughters! In addition, she is a best-selling author, and she's not done yet! She has two world-changing passion projects, Tract and WOJ.IT. This is one of the most impressive women I have ever interviewed! You won't want to miss her parenting secrets! Author of How to Raise Successful People and Moonshots in Education.

Ep. 181 - Inc. Magazine Scott Omelianuk on Women Entrepreneurs and Building Brands |Purse Power Aug 24, 2021

Scott Omelianuk is a multi-talented guy who did not follow a traditional path He is the editor-in-chief of Inc. Magazine, brand builder, business leader, and consumer connector. He also runs a professional collective, does strategy consulting for startups, is an entrepreneur in residence at an incubator, and is a lecture at a research university. When his Art History teacher gently suggested he might make a better writer than an artist, he joined GQ and found his true passion, not as a writer, but immersing himself in business. He became active in TV and the growing internet and was even a TV host, producer, and partner as the creator of The Real Housewives of OC. Listen to how his career went from carpenter to editor-in-chief of one of the most famous business magazines. In this episode, Scott talks about his career experience, his stand on women entrepreneurs, and describes the power of brand purpose. Listen in to learn the importance of practicing resiliency as a woman entrepreneur to help you pivot in business. You will also learn the power of building a brand purpose that goes beyond your existence as a business

Key Takeaways:

How to use your career experiences to find your personal and business purpose
The importance of being resilient to help you pivot especially as a woman entrepreneur
How to create and understand a brand purpose that defines why you exists as a business
How to utilize the digital space and other tools to pivot and grow as an entrepreneur

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Ep. 181 - The Value of Intergenerational Living | Donna Butts Aug 24, 2021

Would you consider pursuing an intergenerational family living setup? Donna Butts explains to us the benefits of intergenerational living in connecting all members of the community. Ms. Butts has committed a lifetime to advance the work of the local and nonprofit community through her professional, public policy, and literary contributions, in the field of youth and family development. She began her career as a youth development worker with the YWCA in her home state of Oregon. Over the years, her career led to her current position as CEO of Generations United, a position she has held for nearly 25 years. Donna is a recognized expert in the field of intergenerational family connections as evidenced by her frequent and marquee-level interviews, publications, and public testimony on this time-honored family and community-building body of work. In this episode, Donna talks about intergenerational connections and why society needs to integrate this form of living. Listen in to learn the importance of involving the elderly in the community through intergenerational living. You will also learn the economic and social benefits of intergenerational living, especially during and after the pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

The responsibility and commitment you have to support families in whatever position you’re in
How to care and support families where grandparents are helping raise their grandkids
How to find success through the support and love of living in an intergenerational family setup

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Ep. 180 -How to Create a MultiMillion Dollar Business | Kim Walsh Phillips Aug 23, 2021

Kim Walsh Phillips - Would you like to take what you love to do – your passions, your strengths, and your gifts – and channel them into starting or growing a business, creating a life that you love, and crushing your incredible and outrageous 10-year goals? Kim Walsh Phillips is one of the most amazing women of today that you will meet! Kim is the founder of Powerful Professionals, a business coaching and education company, and she can help you do just that! She went from 32 clients to over 11,000 in less than a year and was recently named #475 in the Inc 5000. She is an MBA-free self-made millionaire. She’s the behind-the-scenes secret weapon of some of the biggest names in the business including Kevin O’Leary from Shark Tank, Dan Kennedy, Profit First Author Mike Michalowicz, Harley-Davidson, Hilton Hotels, and High Point University, and has spoken on stages beside some of the world’s leading thought leaders including Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, Barbara Corcoran, and Gary Vaynerchuk.

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Ep. 179 - How to Advocate for Native American People and Culture | Julie Garreau Aug 20, 2021

Julie Garreau’s passion for preserving the Native American culture and language in South Dakota is exhibited through her role as a dedicated youth advocate. As executive director of the Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) since its 1988 inception, she has seen its expansion from a tiny one-room youth center to a comprehensive multiservice youth and family services organization. Julie hopes that CRYP will become a model for other communities to follow as they develop effective, sustainable, culturally relevant youth programming. In the last six years, Julie and her staff launched the innovative, groundbreaking Waniyetu Wowapi (Winter Count) Lakota Arts Institute, Waniyetu Wowapi Art Park, and RedCan Graffiti Jam (recipient of Americans for the Arts’ 2017 Robert E. Gard Award) at the CRYP campus. In 2019, RedCan was one of 50 projects honored through the Americans for the Arts’ PAN Year in Review program. That same year, Julie received the Americans for the Arts’ Arts Education Award, and she joined Arts South Dakota’s Board of Directors. In this episode, Julie talks about her passion for the youth and advocating for the restoration of her community’s culture and language. Listen in to learn the importance of being passionate in whatever you do to find happiness and fulfillment in it. You will also learn the value of advocating for the preservation of indigenous people’s culture.

Key Takeaways:

How to be passionate in what you do to be happy and feel accomplished
The importance of taking care of a community to preserve its language and culture
How to be a servant leader who is willing to do what they want to see done
How to be compassionate and kind to other people

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Ep. 178 - How to Control Your Health Data | Debi Willis Aug 17, 2021

Would you like to have direct access and control over your own healthcare data? Debi Willis tells us why she created a program that helps patients do this at no cost at all. Debi is a software engineer and the CEO and Founder of PatientLink Enterprise. She and her team build software (MyLinks.com and MyPatientLink.com) that allows patients to link and share their data with their physicians and researchers. Healthcare is too fractured and our personal health data is spread across multiple healthcare systems. She believes the causes and solutions to many of our illnesses can be found among all those data points. Linking people to their data to give them a better view of their health - and also linking them to each other - will allow us all to help find cures, improving the lives of those we love and those who come after us. Giving a personal view of their health is the purpose of their consumer-facing MyLinks product! In this episode, she shares what provoked her to start her business and how she has continued to grow it, closing in more gaps in the healthcare sector. Listen in to learn how to be prepared emotionally and financially when starting a new business. You will also learn how to understand who you are to overcome any challenges you face as an entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways:

How to be emotionally and financially prepared for the first few months of starting a business
Learn to understand who you are and stop comparing yourself to become successful
How to smartly split time between work and family, so you don’t neglect one over the other
How not to be afraid when pursuing who you are and what you believe in

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Ep. 177 - How to Enjoy A Career from a King’s Residence to the Open Seas: Elisabeth Vogel Aug 13, 2021

Elisabeth Vogel was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and trained at Kempinski Vier Jahreszeiten, a 5-star hotel in Munich. Hear about her experience working as the Assistant Executive Housekeeper for King Hussein in Jordan. She is an expert at treating guests like royalty! Experienced in all aspects of hospitality including kitchen, service, housekeeping, and finance, Elisabeth Vogel is a hotel director for Azamara Pursuit. She was formerly a food and beverage manager for Azamara and is an excellent host with an eye for the overall picture and leadership for the team. She has always gone for the jobs that were fun and what she thought would suit her best. In this episode, Elisabeth shares her interesting career journey from a personal assistant to a rich and famous German family to working for King Hussein of Jordan. Listen in to learn about the joy of finding fun and joy in a career you enjoy even when it doesn’t have a fancy title. You will also learn how to be a fair and empowering leader who leads by example.

Key Takeaways:

How to be fair, firm, and consistent with your team as a leader
How to lead with example as a woman leader to empower other women
Why you should go for a career in what you like to do and what you’re good at

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Ep. 175 - How to Help Domestic Violence Survivors | Crystal Justice and Lata Sharma Aug 10, 2021

Even though rarely talked about, the issue of domestic violence is much more common than you might think, and mostly affects women and communities of color. Crystal Justice has more than 18 years of experience dealing with the issue and will help us understand it better. Crystal Justice is the Chief External Affairs Officer for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. She provides communication and fundraising leadership for the only 24/7 365 days hotline in the nation, serving victims and survivors via calls, chats, and texts. Lata Sharma is the founder of I Am Safe Now, a company building a complete safety solution by using wearable technology. In this episode, Crystal talks about the purpose of the National Domestic Violence Hotline in helping domestic violence survivors. Listen in to learn how the pandemic increased the rate of survivors’ risk for abuse due to stress, financial strain, and isolation. You will also learn how to look out for warning signs of domestic violence on a friend or family and how to react in such situations.

Key Takeaways:

How to take care of yourself mentally and emotionally as a domestic violence survivor
How to look out for warning signs in survivors and explore safe conversations
How to approach a survivor sharing their experience without judgment and with validation

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Ep. 176 - How to Improve Global Society through Housing | Elizabeth Glenn Aug 10, 2021

Elizabeth Scott Glenn has traveled the world working on housing issues, from Ecuador and Turkey to South Africa and Australia. She retired as the deputy director of the Baltimore County Department of Planning to make an impact on the world. She is currently the Chair of the US Africa Collaborative. She will be convening a dynamic collaborative of academics and housing professionals from the US, South Africa, United Kingdom, and other African countries to address the challenges and opportunities within the human settlements and sustainable communities’ sectors. In this episode, Elizabeth talks about her career in housing development and human settlement at the global level. Listen in to learn about the US Africa Collaborative and the advantages of bringing together professionals from different fields and parts of the world for development. You will also learn the importance of forming loving and respectable relationships in the housing sector to achieve equality.

Key Takeaways:

How to build a better world by influencing the policymakers on issues of housing and resources
How we can learn to love each other without limitations and qualifications for a better world
How to show up authentically and with perseverance and overcome life’s challenges

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Ep. 174 - How to Start and Grow as an Online Entrepreneur | Case Lane Aug 06, 2021

Have you ever wanted to start an online business? Case Lane is an entrepreneur, a global writer, traveler, and observer to the future. She helps people achieve lifestyle freedom by fulfilling their dream to become an entrepreneur through her website, Ready Entrepreneur, podcasts, books, and courses. From foreign service diplomat to owner of nine businesses, Case has a formula for getting you ready to start into the world of entrepreneurship. Educated in communications, political science, business, law, and economics, she has lived and worked all over the world as a reporter, diplomat, and digital media corporate executive. Building from her interests in international relations and technology, Case envisions a next-century world where the essential battle is between the advancement of technology and the instincts of our basic humanity. In one of her book series, The Life Online series, the majority of people are non-technologists who have to learn to live and manage in a technology-controlled world that they do not understand. In this episode, Case explains how she started her online business and shares winning tips on how you can successfully do the same too. Listen in to learn the importance of pursuing different work interests that might eventually be beneficial when choosing a permanent career. You will also learn winning tips on how to choose, start, and grow a profitable online business.

Key Takeaways:

How to keep growing and expanding your career by pursuing different interests
How to prepare to persevere through all the ups and downs that come with being a business owner
The importance of forming meaningful relationships that might be beneficial to your business
How to align your passion and the possibilities available when pursuing online entrepreneurship

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Ep. 173 - How to Impact Women’s Issues Globally | Wendee Wechsberg Aug 04, 2021

Would you like to make an impact on women’s issues globally? Educating and empowering women in underprivileged communities while helping them escape illegal cultural practices requires collaboration, not competition. Wendee Wechsberg is a role model on how to create community impact globally. Wendee M. Wechsberg is making a huge impact on the world in gender equality and preventing substance abuse and HIV. She is the Director of the Substance Use, Gender, and Applied Research Program at RTI International. RTI is an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. She started her career in 1977 as an addiction clinician and later as a treatment director. She devoted her career full-time to applied research in 1994 using both mixed methods to develop and test the efficacy of HIV prevention interventions among diverse populations of substance abusers. In this episode, Wendee talks about the functions and operations of RTI International globally and mostly in Asia and African countries. Listen in to learn the importance of focusing on collaborations and education to make an impact on issues affecting underprivileged communities. You will also learn the importance of having a passion to make an impact, especially when it comes to community work.

Key Takeaways:

How to impact communities through collaborations on things that matter
How to stay humble and loving when working in the humanitarian sector
How to empower the future generation of women through education in the grassroots

For more on Wendee, access her guest page: www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 172 - How to Advocate for Women Tech Founders | Kate Brodock Aug 03, 2021

Kate Brodock has played a huge part in advocating for gender equity and diversity in the tech space by funding women-owned tech startups. She shares a lot of tips and advice she has acquired through her more than 15-year career. Kate Brodock is Founding Partner of W Fund, a VC investing in underrepresented-led tech startups, and CEO of Women 2.0. She has lived in the tech startup world for over 15 years and has played an active leadership role in the women in tech ecosystem for over a decade, having previously led a global organization focused on women in technology and entrepreneurship as its President for several years. In this episode, Kate talks about her passion for empowering women in the tech space through capital funding. Listen in to learn how to have a robust go-to-market strategy, profitability potential, and founders’ coachability to attract investors to your startup. You will also learn some tips on how to reassess your time and effectively have a balance between work and life.

Key Takeaways:

Start hitting customer acquisition by having the ability to distinguish high-quality customers
How to shift your mindset on how you approach work and life to find a balance
The importance of finding mentors and advisors as a startup founder and how to find them

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Ep. 171 - How to Be Paid What You are Worth | Lisa Gillette Jul 30, 2021

Lisa Gillette - Do you want a bigger salary for the work you do? Are you getting equal pay to your male counterparts? Do you want to discover the secret questions to ask yourself when starting a business or pitching? Find out how you can get clearer on what you are offering. Do you know what NLP is and how it can be used as a career woman? Lisa Gillette is an equal pay activist, a speaker, and a certified executive coach focused on women's leadership. She has always fought for equal pay and equal rights even when she was in the corporate setting, and only started her business BIG SKY Coaching & Consulting to help solve the need. In this episode, Lisa explains how she grew a successful career by use of NLP to get clear on what she offers as both a career and businesswoman. Listen in to learn how to start speaking in ways that you are seen, heard, and understood as a woman leader with mostly male colleagues. You will also learn the importance of asking for support and using your unique talents to bring change as a woman leader.

Key Takeaways:

How to grow your career that is in alignment with your priorities and values
How to speak in a way you’re seen, heard, and understood as a woman leader in business
Having the courage to become the change you want to see by starting where you are
How to use the unique talents that you have to make a difference as a woman leader

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Ep. 170 - How to Employ Strategic Leadership | Paula Marshall Jul 27, 2021

Paula Marshall runs her organization with the philosophy of honoring everyone and helping people be successful. She also has a personal mission statement that allows her to better balance work and other important things. It’s all about a strategic approach to leadership. Paula Marshall has served as the CEO for Bama Companies since 1984 and provides strategic leadership and direction to the organization. Bama companies is a family-owned business that specializes in frozen desserts and baked goods distributing to large companies like McDonald's. In this episode, Paula lets us in on her strategic leadership approach which entails helping people be their best and find success. Listen in to learn the importance of caring for your employees' mental and emotional wellbeing as a leader for the success of your organization. You will also learn how to find your passion and prioritize what’s important to you to find a work-life balance.

Key Takeaways:

Why you should only stay in a job if you are passionate enough about it to help in the growth
Learning how to prioritize and balance life and work earlier on in your career
How to help employees deal with their emotional damages so they can perform better
How to discover your true passion and what you’re willing to give up on to find balance in your life
How to help people find themselves and perform at their best as a leader

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Ep. 169 -How to Be a Transformation Fairy Godmother | Joanna Bloor Jul 23, 2021

Who is the now you? Who is the future you? Your potential, your possibilities, who you will be tomorrow? Making these decisions transforms how you introduce and talk about yourself. You will love Joanna Bloor’s stories of CBS, Ted Talks, Microsoft, and Cinderella as a transformation fairy godmother of the future you and your potential. Joanna Bloor describes herself as potentialist, adventurer, and aspiring fairy godmother. She believes that it’s time for us humans to rethink how we take on the modern working world. Joanna is on a mission to identify and articulate people’s human value and their place in the next chapter of the working world. In this episode, Joanna describes how she ‘accidentally’ became an entrepreneur, plus how she now transforms how people approach work. Listen in to learn how to teach to empower your potential customers before trying to sell them your product. You will also learn how to show up with confidence and authenticity to find success as an entrepreneur in your 50s.

Key Takeaways:

How not to necessarily use technology as your only path to success in your business
Teach to empower your clients with your product instead of trying to sell to them
How to show up with confidence and authenticity for people to value what you bring
Utilize different tech tools and leverage those knowledgeable than you to brand your business
Finding a community that thinks like you to support you in your ambitions other than your family

Ep. 168 - Leadership, Problem Solving and Empathy in the Work Setting | Jean Kelley and Daniel Lieberman Jul 20, 2021

How well do you understand the inner workings of the male and female brain in a work setting? Do you practice empathy as an individual or as a leader in your organization? Jean Kelley and Daniel Lieberman team up to explain both topics. Listen in to learn how the male and female brains work and how they can help each other navigate leadership at the workplace. You will also learn some tips and exercises that can help you develop empathy.

Key Takeaways:

How to be more aware of sexual harassment at the workplace as a woman
How you can increase your immune system by increasing your empathy
How to build empathy by being curious and asking questions

Ep. 167 - How to Use Adversity as Energy | Shannon Martin Jul 16, 2021

Shannon Martin is a family nurse practitioner who owns and operates two medical clinics, Health ReLeaf, with duty for the supervision of healthcare providers, administrators, and ancillary staff. The practice maintains two clinics serving residents of Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas with one clinic located in the north county (Glen Burnie) and the other in south county (Edgewater). She figured out how to leverage her academic experience and her early professional experience into a business with two medical clinics providing primary care services in Central Maryland. In this episode, Shannon shares her story of overcoming life’s obstacles and achieving her dreams through determination, plus her career journey and what she does. Listen in to learn the value of determination in overcoming adversity and achieving your long-term goals. You will also learn what it means to be a nurse practitioner as opposed to being just a registered nurse.

Key Takeaways:

The value of having a role model to inspire you to strive for success and a better life
How to be self-directed to reach your dreams when there’s no one else to direct you
How to be tenacious to overcome life’s obstacles and find success
Why you should consider getting the Covid-19 jab to protect not only yourself but those you love

Ep. 166 - How to Change Your Mindset for Impactful Leadership | Claudia San Pedro Jul 13, 2021

Claudia San Pedro - Are you creating an inclusive culture where people feel they not only belong but have a career with you? One of the very interesting topics Claudia San Pedro talks about is the four pillars of diversity equity and inclusion. She shares her insights on finding your bearings, keeping yourself and your team motivated, driving performance, and leading through times of change. Listen in to learn the importance of having a ‘why’ for your career and staying grounded to achieve your career’s higher purpose. You will also learn what it takes for leaders to transition a company during acquisition to ensure every stakeholder benefits.

Key Takeaways:

How to take positive criticism and use it to drive for your career success
How to say yes to the right opportunities and be grounded to learn from your mentors and coaches
Learning how to compromise and respect others’ opinions amid political differences
How to be more listening, caring, and flexible as a leader to employees during a crisis
How to build a diverse and inclusive culture in an organization through culture pillars
How to ask tough questions with a constructive intent and to achieve solutions

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Ep. 165 - How to Overcome Gendered Ageism | Bonnie Marcus Jul 09, 2021

Do you hold some age beliefs about yourself as a woman, especially in the workplace? Gendered ageism is real, and Bonnie Marcus, helps women overcome these beliefs and become more empowered in their careers. Bonnie Marcus is an executive coach, author, speaker, and podcast host of Badass Women at Any Age. She’s passionate about helping women over 50 step into their power and take charge of their careers. She is committed to guiding these women on how to step into their full potential and find their authentic and unique paths forward. In this episode, Bonnie talks about gender inequality in the corporate world plus the impact of gendered ageism today. Listen in to learn how you can leverage your talents to establish your value at the office or out of it as a woman over 50. You will also learn how to eliminate your limiting beliefs about age to become empowered in whatever you do.

Key Takeaways:

How to leverage your talents and offer value when pivoting into a new career as a woman over 50
Learn to be curious and take advantage of opportunities in your way other than your job
How to overcome your limiting beliefs about age at the workplace

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Ep. 164 - How to Reach Your Full Potential as a Leader | Phyllis Newhouse Jul 06, 2021

Are you using your full life potential to make the greatest impact in the world? Are you supporting other women around you to be even better at what they do? Phyllis Newhouse has discovered the two and merged them to continue making a lasting impact. Phyllis Newhouse is an entrepreneur, retired military senior noncommissioned officer, mentor, Founder and CEO of Xtreme Solutions, Inc., and Founder of ShoulderUp. A pioneer in cybersecurity, she is the first woman to win an Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year award in the technology category. In this episode, Phyllis explains how she realized her full potential in leadership plus her passion for supporting women leaders. Listen in to learn how you can use your full life potential to make the greatest impact in the world. You will also learn the power of supporting other women and walking with them every step of the way.

Key Takeaways:

How to realize your purpose and exercise your potential to be who you want to be
How to increase your level of potential by not putting roadblocks you can’t overcome
The power of living out your potential to achieve what’s unimaginable
How to be a responsible and empowering leader who leads by example and maintains consistency

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Ep. 163 - How to Build Meaningful Connections | Susan McPherson Jul 02, 2021

Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, and author of The Lost Art of Connecting. She’s also the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. Susan shifted from the corporate world in 2013 and started her own business without any hope of succeeding long-term. In this episode, Susan shares the wins and mistakes of her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she has learned. Listen in to learn what it takes to start and run a successful virtual business for many years. You will also learn the power of building meaningful connections and relationships that you might leverage in many years to come.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of overcommunicate as a business operating virtually in 2021
How to get out of your own way in your business and hire people who can do what you can’t
How to build meaningful connections as part of your marketing strategy
The importance of having 6 months of saving when you’re starting a business
How to build long-term relationships that you can leverage in the future

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Ep. 162 - How to Be a Global Diversity and Inclusion Thought Leader |May Snowden Jun 29, 2021

May Snowden is on the cutting edge of addressing diversity and inclusion. She is an independent diversity and inclusion strategist, consultant, educator, facilitator, speaker, and executive coach. She has more than 20 years of experience and insightfully creates and leads initiatives that strengthen corporate cultures and brand identification while improving relations with customers and vendors. In this episode, May talks about how corporations and small businesses can create a diverse and inclusive leadership environment. Listen in to learn how you can build a culture of diversity and inclusion within an organization’s leadership. You will also learn why you need to be exposed, experience, educated, and empathetic towards different people.

Key Takeaways:

How to build a culture of diversity and inclusion around an organization’s leadership
How to be part of the systemic change by acknowledging the Black Lives Matter movement
How to contribute towards an antiracist society as women using our voices and power
How not to be afraid of making mistakes and knowing how to ask for forgiveness when you do
How to get exposed, experience, educate, and have empathy for people different than you

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Ep. 161 - How to Excel at Digital Marketing : Dorothy Vernon-Brown Jun 25, 2021

Have you struggled with marketing in the online arena? Dorothy Vernon-Brown is a small business marketing strategist & coach on a mission to help local small business owners. Dorothy is the founder of AKB² Small Business Marketing and is the co-founder of AutomateSmart.ly which leverages the explosive power of digital automation including emails, chatbots, SMS, and mobile wallets so that business owners can quickly grow and scale by putting their marketing on autopilot. She helps struggling business owners and entrepreneurs find effective ways to get new customers. In this episode, Dorothy shares some top marketing tips that help entrepreneurs identify their target customers and connect with them. Listen in to learn how Dorothy helps entrepreneurs run their marketing on systems for resilience and sustainability over silos that easily break them. You will also learn the importance of digitizing your business in every way possible to keep it relevant in this digital age.

Key Takeaways:

How to identify with your target audience and connect with them before selling to them
How to build trust with potential customers by providing value before asking them for a bigger commitment
Grow your justifiable business idea by starting with a strategy and staying persistent and consistent

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 160 - Automation is the Future of Technology | Deepa Sarojammal Jun 21, 2021

Deepa Sarojammal is the CEO of Reflections, an organization established in 1999 by a veteran team from Accenture. She has 23 years of experience working in Fortune 500 organizations improving their IT services. In her last position, she grew business units by more than 500% over five years, helping deliver quality IT services at scale. In this episode, Deepa shares her career journey as a woman in tech and how Reflections is helping small and medium-sized companies upgrade their technology.

Listen in to learn why automation is the future of technology and how it will impact businesses and job opportunities. You will also understand the importance of introducing technology to students early to expand the tech industry.

Key Takeaways:

How not to be afraid of taking hard tasks and take the opportunity to learn
Make technology a differentiator to connect you to the consumer and pivot during a crisis
The importance of finding collaborators to help take your tech business to the next level
How to start teaching students technology at an early age to pique their interest
How to get customer visibility with technology during the pandemic
The importance of finding a mentor to help guide you in your tech career

Ep. 159 - How to Transform Your Organization | Monika Moss Gransberry Jun 18, 2021

Are you taking the action to live the life you want to live? To balance your life and work whether you work from home or from the office? Our guest today coaches women to focus on what they want to do as they grow their business. Monika Moss-Gransberry is an entrepreneur, business coach, author, organizational consultant, and founder of MKM management consulting. For 30 years, she has dedicated her talents to transforming organizations and building the capacity of individuals in them. In this episode, Monika talks about the organizational work she does and how her business virtually pivoted during the pandemic. Listen in to learn the importance of getting a coach to help you navigate your life while scaling your business. You will also learn how to pivot to what you truly want to do during and after the pandemic.

Key Takeaways:

How to plan a life that will sustain you after retiring from what you’re doing now
Learn to prioritize yourself before anyone else and do what will make you enjoy life
How to grow your business balance and be better in your personal life by getting a coach
How to focus and pivot to what you really want to do during and after the pandemic
Take small steps of treating yourself with care and grace to make a difference in your life

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 158 - How to Create a Health Generation Through Tech Innovations | Elizabeth Hutt-Pollard Jun 14, 2021

Elizabeth Hutt Pollard is the Secretary of Science and Innovation for the State of Oklahoma. She places a strategic emphasis on enabling science and innovation to impact health, commerce, and STEM education for the state. She’s also the executive chair of Applied Silver, a materials science health-tech company located in Silicon Valley addressing infection control and antibiotic stewardship. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her career journey in life technologies and the functions of the Oklahoma Pandemic Centre for Innovation and Excellence. Listen in to learn why you need a mentor to excel in your career and how to approach the right mentor or advisor for you. You will also learn what opportunities are available for you in the science and innovation industry.

Key Takeaways:

How to raise capital for your tech innovation through storytelling and leveraging a network
How to pick out the right people for your company in every one of its stages
Why you should educate yourself in finance and commercialization to increase your chances of getting into a board
The importance of having a mentor for personal growth and an advisor for professional growth
How to purposefully create time for your physical and mental wellbeing as a woman

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 157 - How to Empower Women Through Books | Marlene Wagman-Geller Jun 11, 2021

Do you want to read some fabulous books about women's empowerment? She chronicles women in various phases of life, from a variety of times in history, and women behind successful men. Marlene Wagman-Geller is the author of 10 books, half of which celebrate the empowerment of women. She’s also a high school English teacher in National City, California. Her husband told her, “Don’t quit your day job” when she posed her writing idea and, believe it or not, she is still writing and publishing these great books AND still teaching school. Absolutely amazing woman! Listen in to learn why it is important to keep making a difference as a woman even after life’s hard hits. You will also learn the importance of your self-worth and why you shouldn’t allow it to be defined by your job or lack thereof.

Key Takeaways:

How not to allow your self-esteem to be defined by your job
Learn to keep your eyes on the prize even when things don’t seem to work at first
How to venture out of your comfort zone and experience the opportunities that’ll open up

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 156 - How to Create a Business from a Need | Gail Becker Jun 07, 2021

Gail Becker is the founder and CEO of CAULIPOWER, a food brand that uses the power of vegetables to make healthier and easier versions of food. The idea of CAULIPOWER was born out of the frustrations that Gail had on the gluten-free industry since she couldn’t find gluten-free foods for her two sons with Celiac disease. In this episode, Gail shares how she transitioned her career from corporate America to entrepreneur with no prior entrepreneurial experience. Listen in to learn why the current economic ecosystem is the best to start a business and be successful. You will also learn the value of utilizing your corporate skills in your business and having the courage to ask for help where you don’t know.

Key Takeaways:

How to spot a pain point in the market and challenge yourself to come up with a solution
How to define success as a business owner to go easy on yourself and avoid burnout
Why you should take advantage of the current favorable economic ecosystem and start a business
How to be confident in asking for what you don’t know to be a successful entrepreneur
Learn to stick to your business mission and run with it
How to be fearless and go after what you never thought you’d have the courage to pursue

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 155 - How to Make Smart Financial and Lifestyle Choices | Tara Jones Williamson Jun 04, 2021

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You will also learn how to embrace and cultivate your femininity away from your work and life responsibilities.

Key Takeaways:

How to have the courage to choose a career that fulfills you and your dreams
How to make work easier by dividing chores and responsibilities between spouses
How to take care of yourself by cultivating your femininity
The importance of financial literacy as early as your twenties to set you up for life
Learn to save a small percentage of your earnings

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ .

Ep. 154 - How BoA Supports Employees | Lori Henkel May 31, 2021

Lori Henkel is currently the Global Response Executive for Bank of America, supporting employees, clients, and communities during times of crisis. She has 24+ years of influential leadership experience, 15+ years of global HR experience, and a passion for building new teams and functions from design to execution. In this episode, Lori talks about her role in supporting Bank of America’s stakeholders, especially during the pandemic.

Listen in to learn the importance of creating a human connection with your employees and clients and supporting them at a personal level. You will also learn how to embrace and acknowledge change at the workplace whether positive and negative.

Key Takeaways:

How to support employees get better in their fields and get satisfaction in what they do
How to lead locally for clients, community, and employees as a business
How to embrace and acknowledge the positives and negatives of change in the work environment
How to create a human connection with your employees and clients as a leader during the pandemic
Learn how to give yourself permission to manage your priorities without guilt
Find a small activity that will help you take care of your mental wellness

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 153 - How to Make the Case for Diversity Equity Inclusion | Tiffany Manuel May 28, 2021

Dr. Tiffany Manuel is the President and CEO of TheCaseMade, an organization dedicated to helping leaders powerfully and intentionally make the case for systems change. She works with hundreds of passionate social change leaders, changemakers, and innovators around the United States who are building better, stronger communities that are diverse, equitable, and inclusive. In this episode, Tiffany explains the work she’s doing to address affordable housing, diversity, equity, and inclusion in segregated communities. Listen in to learn how to leverage data to make a good case against big issues affecting the community today. You will also learn how you can start changing the world by breaking your dominant narratives.

Key Takeaways:

How to act upon injustices by taking the necessary steps to change history and such situations
How to translate big issues for communities to understand and lean into them
How to champion and bring other champions into the conversation of affordable housing as a leader
Learn how to leverage data to make a good case against issues facing the community

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 151 - How to Empower Women Through Technology | Suresh Sharma May 24, 2021

Surprisingly, even in the 21st century, women still face inequality at the workplace. But did you know that the digital space is today giving women the opportunity to learn intellectual skills and own their online businesses? Suresh Sharma is a former GE executive turned successful entrepreneur. He’s a passionate entrepreneur, technologist, and co-founder of Open Range Capital Partners. He actively advises research faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta as ‘Entrepreneur-In-Residence’ to help commercialize their innovations. In this episode, Suresh talks about the power of technology in empowering women and the future of industrial innovation. Listen in to learn why you need to be genuine, open to learning, and adaptable, and align your focus to attract the interest of funding investors as a startup founder. You will also learn the importance of being knowledge accepting, traveling, and having the ability to communicate.

Key Takeaways:

How to go after your entrepreneurial dreams at any age and the benefits of it
How we can use entrepreneurship to eliminate the state of inequality for women
Why you need to look for established founders for your startup to attract investors
How to transform your brick-and-mortar business by adding digital components and taking them online

Ep. 151 - How to Choose a Housemate | Annamarie Pluhar May 21, 2021

Annamarie Pluhar - Have you ever thought about sharing housing with someone, especially if you are single? And how do you know you are going to be compatible? Annamarie Pluhar is a passionate advocate of shared housing which is a potential answer to housing unaffordability. She approaches her love of shared housing from 20 years of experience living in shared housing. She even wrote a book about it! In this episode, Annamarie talks about her work in organizational development and instructional design plus the benefits of sharing housing in today’s social and economic status. Listen in to learn how bigger projects are handled in an agile methodology to ensure their success. You will also learn the basic things you need to vet compatibility with someone you plan on sharing housing space with.

Key Takeaways:

How to run huge projects in an agile manner to ensure their success
The importance of having an accountability group when working on a personal project to help you stay accountable and consistent
The social and financial benefits of shared housing, especially for retiring single people
How to vet your possible housemate to gauge your compatibility before moving out

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 150 - How to Prioritize Your Health | Jerrica Dodd May 17, 2021

How do you decide how much water to drink a day, how much Vitamin D should you take? Jerrica Dodd answers these questions and more! Jerrica Dodd is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and leader. She has been a pharmacist for 20 years and recently transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship after a 17-year career in the pharmaceutical industry. She’s the founder of Your Pharmacy Advocate LLC, which exists to close the gap on medication risks allowing prescribers and patients to manage health better. In this episode, Dr. Jerrica talks about the importance of prioritizing health, especially during the pandemic.

Listen in to learn the importance of making behavioral and lifestyle changes for the betterment of your long-term health. You will also learn how to handle medication and to advocate for your health with your practitioner.

Key Takeaways:

How to take control of your health to avoid chronic illnesses that lead to a worse covid prognosis
How to mitigate physical and mental stress to protect your immune system
How to advocate for your health by voicing your concerns and opinions with your practitioner
How to collect data on the impact of your medication to have an objective conversation with your physician
Have a list of your health information that you share with trusted people in case they might need to speak on your behalf

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 149 - How to Achieve DEI within a University | Pamala Morris May 14, 2021

As Assistant Dean for the College of Agriculture and Director of the Office of Multicultural Programs, Dr. Pamala Morris introduced diversity in the university system by starting a new department that has now expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the university. Dr. Pamela Morris serves as an assistant dean and full professor with the college of agriculture at Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. She developed and implemented two diversity awareness courses that serve as two out of three ways to fulfill a new Multicultural Understanding Requirement at Purdue. In this episode, Pamela narrates her journey from an elementary educator to a higher learning educator with excellent achievements in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Listen in to learn how Pamela was able to work smarter under much opposition to develop diversity and inclusion programs. You will also learn the value of having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational institution.

Key Takeaways:

How to surround yourself with people that inspire you to want to do more with your life
The importance of advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the education system

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 148 - How to Build a Memorable Brand - Crystal Oakes May 10, 2021

Crystal Oakes gives us some of the best advice ever on branding your product, media, or whatever your business creates. The brand is the corporate soul. It is the overall personality and presence of the business. The key question to answer is “What’s the one thing you want to be known for as an organization?” And then lets you know how to find the answer. In this episode, Crystal teaches in detail the meaning of branding and how to build a successful and memorable brand. Listen in to learn the importance of building a brand that completely relates to your customers and ideal customers for it to be successful. You will also learn the difference and relationship between personal branding and organizational branding.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of having a brand that your customers can find themselves in
How to shift your mindset and understand who your brand is
How to communicate your brand’s message through the visual elements you put out there
The importance of giving your company a face by building your personal brand
Understanding the relationship between personal branding and organizational branding

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

How to Use A Crisis Moment to Shift Your Life: Patty Lynn Wyatt May 07, 2021

Patty Lynn Wyatt – What would you do if someone walked into the room you were in with a gun and said, “I’m going to kill you all.” That is exactly what happened to Patty and this was the pivotal moment that completely changed her purpose and gave her a passion and direction for her life. Patty Lynn is a highly sought-after professional speaker, business coach, and radio show host. Listen in to learn the importance of being self-aware and getting out of your comfort zone to pursue your passion. You will also learn the importance of listening to understand and networking to create a successful brand.

Key Takeaways:

How to use a crisis to choose to be better and to shift your life
Learn to be self-aware in life and to develop a passion for something that impacts others
How to get out of your comfort zone and prepare for the battle of life
How to invest in yourself by journaling, visualizing your future, and affirming things in your life
Learn to just do it without expecting the beginning to be perfect
How to be a successful podcaster staying true to your brand and finding a reason to impact others

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 146 - How to Create a Life to Remember | Francine Farkas Sears May 03, 2021

You are as likely to encounter Francine Farkas Sears entertaining royalty as you are to find her breaking out of a Polish prison. She has done both. You may hear about her most recent trip to her villa in the South of France or she might tell you about the time she surprised a husband (there have been a few!) with a good bottle of champagne….in Nepal. She recounts such stories with a nonchalance that leaves you questioning whether you heard her correctly. One is also left with the impression that Francine most always has an outrageously good time, regardless of where she is, what she is doing, or how hard she is working. Join us as we speak to a truly inspirational female CEO, board member, philanthropist, and reining dynamo of Women in Business.

Listen in to learn the importance of taking care of your mental and physical wellbeing to balance life and work as a woman. You will also learn the importance of being knowledgeable about your wealth and that of your family as a woman.

Key Takeaways:

How to prove yourself to be deserving by not giving up and showing up fiercely
Learn to love yourself as a woman as much as you love your work by taking things step by step
How to get away from daily life to make a clear decision
The importance of knowing your business and having an attitude of gratitude
Take what others do and make it your own to find success as a young person

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 145 - How to Be the Maker of Champions | Catherine Crosslin Apr 30, 2021

Cat Crosslin is the Owner and CEO of Instar Performance. Some people talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. Cat Crosslin does. Her point is “If I don’t continue to grow, I can’t help others be the best they can be. Because each time I advance in the career work, I know I need to be better. I’m driven in my own leadership journey by if I’m going to bring the best out in them, I’d better be challenging myself.” In this episode, Cat shares her passion for leadership and personal development and that of the making of champions. Listen in to learn how to overcome your internal limitations to become effective and successful. You will also learn the importance of having a clear picture of what you want and focusing on it.

Key Takeaways:

The importance of having a clear focus on things you want instead of what you don’t want
How to utilize video conferencing as a complementary way of connecting with your audience
The importance of overcoming your internal limiting beliefs to become effective
How to make your life engaging by taking risks, traveling, eliminating any negative feelings, and reach out to mentors

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 144 - How to Open the Sales Door the Easy Way | Caryn Kopp Apr 23, 2021

How do you get your foot in the door to make that sale? It seems like you’ve tried everything! But have you tried Kopp Consulting? Too often the process of opening new prospect doors receives minimal attention from business owners and salespeople in terms of time spent, consistency, and strategy – three critical elements for prospecting success. Have you ever heard someone say, “When I’m in front of the right decision-maker I close the sale most of the time. I just can’t get in front of enough of the right people!” Kopp Consulting provides an easy solution for this with the Door Opener® Service. In this episode, Caryn describes how she and her team represent vendors to get them in the door of executive-level decision-makers to sell. Learn the five planks of the door opening success. Learn why you should pay attention to your mentors/ bosses to learn business or professional lessons and apply them in your journey. You will also learn the importance of having strong business development skills as a leader to grow your business.

Key Takeaways:

Why you should have a mentor to guide you and help you develop professional and business skills
Learning how to be even with things to be successful in business and career
The importance of developing your business during the pandemic to stay ahead of time
How to get help as a leader struggling on the business development side of things

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 143 - The Front Lines of Desegregation | Muriel Tillinghast Apr 22, 2021

Meet Muriel Tillinghast, a human rights activist from the 1960s to today! She takes us on a long but fascinating journey from the initial civil rights activities in the 1960s through an extensive career in revenue generation and oversight to mediation and negotiation to educational teaching and administration. She describes her experiences in NAG and SNCC in both desegregation and tenant rights. She tells us about her advocacy work in AIDs, immigration, medical experimentation, murder/false accusation, alternative sentencing, prison reform, and housing issues. She was even a Green Party candidate for Vice-President in 1996! This woman has LIVED it!

Top Takeaways:

- Understanding that not everyone who doesn't look like you is the enemy or the problem
- Why the US needs to grow and recognize the difference between freedom and morality
- How voter fraud and black face were conducted for some people to keep holding on to power over others
- Learning how to stand up for yourself as a black person without fear when faced by lethal racist beasts
- The importance of taking action towards structural change by pinpointing certain things you don't like and focusing on them

Listen in to learn the major historical experiences that Muriel has lived through and how she and others had to fight for their place as African-Americans.

Ep. 142 - James Loewen: Racial History and Sundown Towns Apr 22, 2021

James Loewen's gripping retelling of American racial history as it should, and could, be taught, Lies My Teacher Told Me, has sold more than 1,500,000 copies and continues to inspire K-16 teachers to get students to challenge, rather than memorize, their textbooks.

Top Takeaways:

- Fighting for the true history especially when it's ugly and controversial
- Understanding when racism increased, how we make a racist society, and how we can make a non-racist society
- The history of the sundown towns and the racism behind them
- The power of telling the truth about the past to bring justice to the present
- Why you need to stand for something as a leader while being impartial and non-manipulative
- How social injustice and pollution of the environment is slowly destroying society

He gives an explosive interview and tells us all about sundown towns and their effect on race relations and fair housing.

Ep. 141 - Women on Boards Apr 19, 2021

Annette White-Klososky, Sowmya Shridhar, And Christa Short talk about the advantages of women on boards and why women should advocate and pitch for board positions. These highly successful women from all walks of life champion women advocating for women. This program is sponsored by a former TrailBlazers Impact Interviews guest, The Financial Diva and advisor to millionaires, Victoria Woods with ChappelWood Financial.

Key Takeaways:

Why you should stay safe by taking a COVID test and choosing PCR testing
How to harness your tech skills to add value to an organization and attract board and executive positions
How to be a trailblazing pioneer woman by supporting other women
How to be willing to get on the board as a woman even when you’re the only one
How to develop the confidence to take advantage of available resources to get ahead as an entrepreneur or professional

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 140 - How to Achieve Digital Accessibility: Sheri Byrne-Haber Apr 16, 2021

Sheri Bryne-Haber - Does your website meet accessibility standards? Do you know that 98% of the websites in the world are not accessible? Plus there are over 4000 lawsuits filed in the last year over digital accessibility. If you are an employer, do you know what you should do to ensure workplace accessibility? All these questions and more are answered by Sheri Byrne-Haber, a disability expert consultant and blogger. Find out where your own liabilities are! Sheri talks about digital accessibility in corporations and disability inclusion or lack thereof. Listen in to learn how you can digitally and manually test for your website accessibility and how you can improve. You will also learn the importance of advocating for the disabled since the majority of the population is disabled in one way or the other.

Key Takeaways:

How to improve your website accessibility by considering things like transcripts and captioning
The importance of advocating for disability rights and policies for your future self
The importance of educating people about accessibility and disability to create a more diverse workplace environment
How to understand and account for the five different groups of disabilities

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 139 - How and Why to Be Ready for a Corporate Board Seat Apr 10, 2021

Did you know that in 12 of the United States, there either is legislation requiring women to be represented on every public company board or there is legislation being considered? There are more opportunities than ever for senior women leaders to join corporate boards! Sitting on a corporate board can be a great way to take your career to the next stage. That is why Donna Miller from Purse Power invited Julie Abrams to speak on the topic and why Nan McKay decided to sponsor their course on Corporate Board Readiness Training. Julie Abrams is Founder and CEO of How Women Lead who created the course. Julie Castro Abrams is an expert on building boards that add a strategic advantage including proactive searches for women on corporate boards. In this episode, she dives deep into her passion for helping women leaders influence how organizations perform by getting on boards.Listen in to learn the importance of investing in private companies as a women leader to increase your chances of getting on their board. You will also learn the importance of supporting other women leaders and building your network.

Key Takeaways:

How to harness the power of women and change things that hold them down
How to invest your wealth to influence a board member role in private companies
How to support women in wealth building by building our own ecosystem
Learning how to build your network with major organizations’ associations to increase your chances of getting on a board

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 138 - How to Take Your Business from $10K to $10 Million: Susie Carder Apr 08, 2021

This is truly a story from rags to riches. Growing up with 9 siblings on “the wrong side of the tracks,” Susie Carder is a self-made millionaire and the CEO of Susie Carder Profit Coach. She’s passionate about creating businesses that allow people to live their dreams and achieve financial abundance. But how does she do it? In this episode, Susie shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she shifted from a poverty mindset to a money mindset. Listen in to learn how to shift your mindset about money and understand that you hold the power to be wealthy. You will also understand the importance of having mentors and influencers to learn from when you are growing your business

Key Takeaways:

How to find the answer to growing your business by reading books or finding a mentor
Find influencers who are ten times ahead of you in different areas of your business
How to figure out what your gift is and use it to serve others
How to break the unconscious poverty beliefs and understand that you’re born to be wealthy
Learning to be disciplined with how you spend money personally and in business

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 137 - How Change in Equality Creates a Better World: Tammi Davis Apr 02, 2021

Ep. 137 - Tammi Davis gives us much to think about, from a business level on implementing a true diversity and inclusion program to your personal responsibility and accountability for race relations. One of Tammi’s unique value-adds is that she possesses experience working in the public, private and non-profits sectors and has received numerous awards and recognitions for her dedication, leadership and social entrepreneurship towards the achievement of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Tammi talks about the impact of affirmative actions in communities and equality in the employment scene. Listen in to learn how you can make the world a better place by committing to bringing change to your own community. You will also learn the benefits of diversity and inclusion driving for productivity and growth in your business

Key Takeaways:

Be an influence and a role model for your children to enable them to have and achieve bigger dreams
How to be the change you want to see by committing to help your community in different ways
How to practice diversity and inclusion as an employer through recruitment, retention, and development strategies
How to make the world a better place by taking ownership, accountability, and responsibility for your actions

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 136 - Money Talks - Lucie Lynch and Marcia Zina Mager Apr 01, 2021

Lucie Lynch and Marcia Zina Mager discuss women’s issues and discovering who you are and what you want. We want money to have THINGS but is it what makes us happy? Be entertained during this transformative journey. Listen in to learn how to use this pandemic period to ask yourself the right questions about your inner self to discover who you truly are. You will also learn the importance of women embracing and supporting each other to demonstrate their power and bring change in different areas.

Key Takeaways:

How the world has forced us to question who we’re from the inside during the pandemic
How to own your femininity and embrace and support other women
Learn to have self-compassion and genuine support for yourself to overcome impostor syndrome
The power of asking yourself the right questions to transform the way you think about money
How to practice gratitude and a positive attitude with your mind and body

Ep. 135- Why Is Diversity Needed in Public Offices? Mar 26, 2021

Christine Davenport is a civic and political leader in the state of Maryland. She holds the distinction of becoming the first African American elected to the Democratic Central Committee as a chairwoman from district 31 and continually reelected through 2016 in that position. In this episode, Christine shares how her dad influenced her to study and run for a public position to make a difference. Listen in to learn the importance of encouraging diversity, inclusion, and equality in public offices. You will also learn how to teach young girls and women the benefits of pursuing STEM subjects in college.

Key Takeaways:

How to teach your children the value of making a difference by speaking out on equity and inclusivity
How to be brave and courageous enough to break barriers of discrimination and inequality by taking action
How to be curious about all the possibilities by pursuing STEM classes in college, especially as a young woman

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 134 - Women in Tech Leadership Mar 23, 2021

Three dynamic female technologists, Katy Battiest, Ashley Coffey and Brandy Semore share their insights on technology trends, business opportunities being brought on by technological advances, their "go-to" technology tool recommendations. and the history and future of women in technology.

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

Ep. 133 - How to Be an Empathetic and High-Performance-Driving Leader Mar 19, 2021

Sree Anand Ratnasinghe’s secret to leadership success lies in being recognized for taking a hands-on approach to tackling large-scale digital transformation initiatives while simultaneously being a passionate customer advocate. How does she balance them when she manages employees internationally and remotely? Listen in to learn the qualities of an empathetic and high-performance- driving leader, especially in the wake of COVID-19.

Takeaways:

How to be fearless and put yourself out there to achieve what you set yourself out to achieve
How to mentor people to reach their goals in a diverse environment as a leader
How to be a successful business by focusing on being customer-centric and driving for high-performance with your team
How to be a listening, understanding, and empathizing leader by empowering your team and using KPIs
The importance of developing your career goal plan by writing it down and having mentorship

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 132 - The Power of Mastering a Pivoting Mindset: Victoria Woods Mar 16, 2021

Victoria Woods, CEO of ChappelWood Financial Services shares her insights on the power of mastering a pivoting mindset.

In this interview with Donna Miller, she talks about the importance of pivoting during a crisis by being open to new opportunities as a businesswoman.

Listen in to learn why you’re the only answer and the only solution to your questions and problems. You will also learn the value of saying yes to opportunities that fulfill your business goals.

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 131 - How to Choose A Career You’re Passionate About: Adonica Randall Mar 12, 2021

Are you think about changing your job and your life? To get into a job you are more passionate about, no matter how hard it is? Are you thinking of a STEM career? Listen to how Adonica Randall stepped into the role and where she has taken it, even with a patent! Adonica pulls no punches – she tells it like it is. Yesterday – and today. Listen in to learn the importance of choosing a career or a business that you’re passionate about to succeed in it. You will also learn how to be open to available opportunities to keep your career going even after the pandemic.

www.TrailBlazersImpact.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZD4jDrEEvBVH1atmJ5VmZQ

Ep. 130 - How to Empower Women Globally: Andrea Stevenson Conner Mar 05, 2021

Ep. 130 – What if your spouse asked you to move to Asia? Would you do it? What would you do while you were there – after you’ve done all the tourist stuff? Do you think women in China are empowered? Andrea Stevenson-Conner answers all those questions – and more. Andrea is committed to empowering women from the classroom to the boardroom through the 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁, which demonstrates how empowering women can lead to economic growth, healthier families and the elimination of poverty.

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Ep. 129 - Investing in Women: Silvia Mah Feb 26, 2021

Women are half the population and own 40% of the country’s businesses but only 3% of business investment goes to women. Learn more about investing in women-owned businesses from the expert! Silvia Mah’s passion for empowering investment in women-owned businesses spans accelerators, incubators, a venture group, a podcast show called She Invests! and a new book entitled “Power of Purpose: Servant Leadership in the Startup World.” She’s on the new app Clubhouse which is invite-only right now.

Key Takeaways:

How to pivot and turn adversity into a viable business opportunity
How to neutralize the bias in a room to articulate your product-market fit to get investors excited about you
How to get the right support when looking for investors or resources as a woman founder
The power in supporting and advocating for each other as women to move forward in business
How to have an abundant mindset by exercising servant leadership and shouldering each other
Think of the value you bring the customer instead of trying to figure things out during the pandemic

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Ep. 128 - Entreprising Women: Monica Smiley Feb 23, 2021

Monica Smiley is the editor and publisher of Enterprising Women magazine- a print and digital magazine that reaches more than a million readers in the United States and around the globe. In this episode, Monica shares her entrepreneurial journey of building a successful women’s magazine from zero to success. She talks about the Enterprise Women Award event over the years and how they transitioned during the pandemic.

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Ep. 127 - Mei Xu: Yes, She May Feb 19, 2021

Mei Xu tells us how to take advantage of challenging times and turn them into opportunities to either build or grow your business. Also learn why you should not be afraid of debt and should instead smartly leverage it to scale your business. And find out what's she's doing now to support women - she calls it Yes, You May. And now can SHOP with women-owned businesses and black women-owned businesses!

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Ep. 126 - KittyChaneyReed: A Most Powerful and Influential Woman Feb 12, 2021

Kitty Chaney-Reed, is the recipient of the most powerful and influential woman award and the Woman of the Year award. Kitty gives us the blueprint for becoming a successful executive in a very large company and maintaining that role to progress upwards. Find out how what responsibilities are really involved in a high-level executive position and how to manage multiple priorities. Her attitude about both the customer and her staff are part of what qualifies her as an outstanding leader. Her mantra is “put people first.” She talks about how to meet the challenge of being underestimated. Kitty’s leadership goes beyond the job which is partly the key to her success. She personifies the word TrailBlazer through her daily actions and demonstrates why she won the most powerful and influential woman award. You will find this podcast fascinating and a great “how to” in exceeding expectations in a corporate environment.

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Ep. 125 - Julia Toronczak: Beyond the Waves of Down Syndrome Feb 05, 2021

Trailblazing is ageless. Meet Julia Toronczak, a young businesswoman who has a twin brother with Downs Syndrome. During her freshman year, she was appalled at how many students would ask her what Down syndrome was. It made her realize that there was not enough advocacy being done in the disability space. Without holding any resentment, she knew that something else needed to be done. And so she created her blog, Beyond the Waves, to educate and inspire others. Her mission is to share the lessons she has learned in unconditional love through growing up with Michael, to empower the world to heal and achieve what makes their heart sing.

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Ep. 124 - Shawn McClondon: Crossing the Racial Divide Jan 29, 2021

Meet Shawn McClondon, a guy who lives his passions. He is passsionate about a better understanding and communication among races and ethnicies, providing a platform for black women entrepreneurs, and helping youth understand and live their own passions. Find out how he is creating understanding between a predominantly-white surburb and a predominantly-black area of a central city through the Sisters Cities project he created and hopes will expand nation-wide. Join in to his black women entrepreneurs programs on Zoom. And see how he has helped youth find their passion and build careers.

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Ep. 123 - Sumedha Kukreja & Jay Berger: A Breakthrough in Wellness Jan 22, 2021

The founders of Virtual Kare, Jay Berger and Sumedha Kukreja, provide rehabilitation, prevention and wellness programs for all ages but in an entirely different way. Their programs focus on a variety of areas including pain management, caregiver training, cardiac rehabilitation, stroke recovery, pulmonary rehabilitation, and a variety of other areas, all focused on getting care from the comfort of your home. See how they have merged wellness and technology!

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E[. 122 - Tai Christensen: Close the Racial Gap in Homeownership Jan 15, 2021

Meet Tai Christensen. Tai learned early in life from her great-grandmother that the way to build wealth was through homeownership. So what are the barriers, especially if you are an African-American family? Tai explains why the racial gap in homeownership must be closed and helps black families daily to close that gap.

Top Takeaways:

How homeownership and generational wealth is uncommon in the black community
How not to allow challenges along the way to stop you from scaling higher in your career
The importance of having a support system that helps motivate you when things get hard in your career
How redlining can be addressed at the local, state, and federal levels to create opportunities for minorities to own homes
The power of kindness and empathy that will help unify people in the world more

Listen in to learn the importance of homeownership for minority communities to be able to build generational wealth.

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Ep. 121 - Clare Price: Making Remote Work Jan 08, 2021

Many of us were floundering in March 2019 when we had to work from home. COVID was raging outside our door - we had to stay in to work unless we were classified as an essential worker. Clare Price wrote and uploaded a free e-book on her website called Making Remote Work that layed out tips, tools, advice, and a plan on how to make remote work. It was and is one of the best books available! And it was just in time!

Meet Clare Price, the President, and CEO of Octain Growth Systems, a digital transformation strategist, digital marketing executive, and author. Octain is a global strategic planning consultancy that works with entrepreneurs and executives to close the gap between planning and doing so that revenue and profitability goals are achieved.

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Ep. 120 - Denise Patterson McKenney: How to WIN! Jan 05, 2021

Denise Patterson McKenney is a success story in how to negotiate a win/win which is really how to WIN! Have you ever wanted to win an argument so bad you could practically taste it? Have you ever laid awake at night thinking of what you should have said? Have you ever “won” and regretted it? Have you ever had to discuss a negative performance with an employee and wished you knew how to even begin the conversation? Denise tells us how to prepare for the conflict situation – and the big one – how to exchange criticism for feedback. Words can hurt or heal – she even helps us give bad news.

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Ep. 119 - Paula Ward: Break the Glass Ceiling Dec 31, 2020

Would you like to break the glass ceiling? Are people moving up the corporate ladder but you feel like you are stuck in place? Would you like to retire at age 36? If you did, what would you do with the rest of your life? Meet Paula Ward who shares her journey from a childhood in the segregated south, to college-marriage-family-career in the Los Angeles metro area; and a return to the Atlanta metro area and the “new south” after achieving multiple breakthrough career moves in California. How would you “get to the top?” Find out one of her secrets to break the glass ceiling. Then find out how to achieve life fulfillment without a “career.”

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Ep. 118 - Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai: Empowering Women in Afghanistan Dec 30, 2020

Are you courageous? Imagine yourself walking down a street in Afghanistan. You have to be accompanied by a male relative. As you walk along, the potential of a bomb exploding is very real. How do you economically and socially empower oppressed women? Education. By arming women with knowledge, they are able to develop themselves and their households. Mozhgan Wafiq Alokozai has a passion that continues driving through adversity again and again. She’s lived under the Taliban regime in Pakistan, she has provided training programs and opportunities for women in Afghanistan. She has tried and failed and gotten up again to try another avenue. Her latest venture is Eagle Online Academy, which is a nonprofit organization offering quality, flexible online educational programs globally. She feels that a good quality education can be life-changing for girls and women giving them marketable skills.

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Ep. 117 - Karen Kendra: Write Your Memoirs! Dec 25, 2020

How are you planning to re-fire after your retirement? Perhaps, find a new second career that you’re passionate about and will help you continue building your legacy and impacting others? Karen Kendra is a former nurse who decided to join a writing class to rediscover herself after retirement. She wanted to write about her experiences in life which landed her in memoir writing. She now facilitates classes and writing groups to teach people how to write their memoirs/ autobiographies.

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Ep. 62 - Amy Glassman: Is Fair Housing Fair? Dec 21, 2020

Is fair housing fair? What is disparate impact and how can housing authorities and landlords determine the application of it? What is reasonable accommodation? How is HUD conducting market testing to determine racial discrimination? Amy M. Glassman is a partner with Ballard Spahr, a law firm with more than 650 attorneys and 15 offices. Amy has had extensive experience with HUD regulatory and statutory compliance issues including disparate impact. She assists clients on matters such as federal procurement requirements, relationships with public housing affiliates and instrumentalities, uses of program income, the Uniform Relocation Act (URA), and the Section 8 programs. She also advises clients on litigation or potential litigation matters including HUD programs.

Ep. 62 - Amy Glassman: Is Fair Housing Fair? Dec 21, 2020

Is fair housing fair? What is disparate impact and how can housing authorities and landlords determine the application of it? What is reasonable accommodation? How is HUD conducting market testing to determine racial discrimination? Amy M. Glassman is a partner with Ballard Spahr, a law firm with more than 650 attorneys and 15 offices. Amy has had extensive experience with HUD regulatory and statutory compliance issues including disparate impact. She assists clients on matters such as federal procurement requirements, relationships with public housing affiliates and instrumentalities, uses of program income, the Uniform Relocation Act (URA), and the Section 8 programs. She also advises clients on litigation or potential litigation matters including HUD programs.

Ep. 116 - Cathy Light: Increase Business Performance with DEI Dec 18, 2020

How are you exercising diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organization? Every employee deserves to be treated with dignity and to feel safe in the workplace environment regardless of their race, gender, or sexuality. But how do you implement and then measure that in the workplace? Cathy Light has an answer on how to increase your business performance by including diversity, equity and inclusion. Cathy Light is a founder and CEO of four companies all focused on achieving business results by transforming workplace culture and building teams that thrive.

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Ep. 115 - DeLois Strum: WHY Black Lives Matter Dec 16, 2020

Listen to learn WHY Black lives matter! It is important to believe that change will happen if we continue advocating for it as leaders. The American society needs economic, social, and policy changes in order to give everyone regardless of their gender or race equal opportunities where they reach their full potential. Meet DeeDee Strum, a 40+ year entrepreneur, a public speaker, an affordable housing advocate, and is currently involved in offshore wind as a renewable source of energy. She’s a feminist who believes that Black women continue to hold a moral high ground in America and must raise their voice to elevate the conversation on gender and racial equality if America is to achieve its full potential.

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Ep. 114 - Kristin Keen: Trafficked Women Survival Assistance Dec 11, 2020

Kristin Keen lived for 5 years in Kolkata India where she co-founded Sari Bari, a thriving business that gives survivors of human trafficking a way out of exploitation through employment. Upon her return to Jacksonville, Kristin started forming relationships with women on the street where she found that the problem of human trafficking was flourishing in her own city in 2012. She then founded Rethreaded, which is a safe supportive work environment where women can start a new career while experiencing continued healing through community.

Ep. 112 - Karen Jenkins: Empowering Through Synergy Leadership Dec 04, 2020

Did you know that the energy you bring into a room is the energy you receive? It is therefore important to build positive energy for you and your team members to engage them and make them understand their roles. Karen Jenkins leads KRJ Consulting clients to experience growth through her guiding concept of synergy leadership. With synergy leadership, Jenkins develops confident leaders who engage, enlighten and empower their teams. Jenkins believes synergy leadership includes igniting action through synergy and transforming energy into action.

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Ep. 112 - Jennifer Brown: How to Create a DEI Workplace Nov 27, 2020

What is a DEI workplace and do you know how to create a DEI workplace? DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. Jennifer Brown leads companies through consulting, online training, and her books to become that place everyone wants to work! What are you doing to be inclusive and equitable as a leader at your workplace? Are you creating a space for more people to tell their diversity stories?

Meet Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and diversity and inclusion expert. She is the founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, a strategic leadership and diversity consulting firm that coaches business leaders worldwide on critical issues of talent and workplace strategy. She’s a passionate advocate for social equality who helps businesses foster healthier more productive workplace cultures. Jennifer Brown Consulting believes in unleashing the power of human potential, embracing diversity, and helping people and organizations to thrive.

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Ep. 111 - Belinda Kendall: A Media Star Nov 20, 2020

What are you passionate about? Are you willing to sacrifice and even be hurt while fulfilling your purpose? Being ready to use whatever platform you’re given and every opportunity available to bring that passion to life? Well, Belinda Kendall is.

Belinda Kendall, the owner and founder of Promise Media Group, LLC, has spent several years working in media. She had her own talk show on WGIV and Hot77 the Mix where she interviewed celebrities, internationally known pastors, community leaders, professional athletes, and ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

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Ep. 110 - Allison Shapira: Find Your Voice Nov 13, 2020

We are often too afraid of what the future holds when what we thought we wanted doesn’t happen, right? The disappointment and the inability to pick ourselves up and find another passion that might fulfill us in the same way as our original one palpable. Allison Shapira had always dreamed of being an opera singer from a young age, and when her dream was crushed by a teacher in college who believed ‘she wouldn’t make it in the industry’, she found it hard to pick herself up. Later she found her range was misdiagnosed, and she is discovering music in a new way. An opera singer turned keynote speaker, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and world-renowned expert on public speaking and presentation skills, she is helping others find their voice. She now has a new genre and has performed at legendary folk venues such as Club Passim and Caffè Lena, and she is a member of the two-woman band Joan & Joni, a tribute to Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell, which she performs with fellow musician Kipyn Martin.

Ep. 109 - Leslie Andrews: Resilience Nov 06, 2020

Exercising loyalty and community love comes easy for Leslie Andrews because it was instilled at an early age. She learned to be courageous and resilient in facing life’s adversities, including being widowed at a young age, and viewing the world. Leslie Andrews is described as a Master Relationship Strategist and Community Connector. She has a documented track record as a corporate executive, a fundraiser, a civic leader, an entrepreneur, a community activist, a public speaker, and a global citizen. She has served her Detroit community in many roles and spent 9 years at the United Negro College Fund, as director, engaged in fundraising for needy Black students. She discusses the impact it made on the lives of the students.

Ep. 107 - Marcia Blum: Adoption, Hospice, End-of-Life Reflections Oct 30, 2020

Marcia Blum is an amazing person. She is a retired social worker and mental health therapist. Listen as she describes pioneering open adoption, finding your birth parents, hospice care, and grief programs. Listen to her gift to listeners as she gives us 4 end-of-life reflections to help a dying person. She tells about her efforts to end sex trafficking and help survivors. Another passion is elderly mental health. She continues to work tirelessly to help Omaha citizens and has worked in the private, public, and non-profit sectors. She has been in the front lines of hospitals, adoption agencies, State legislatures, universities, and hospice agencies.

Ep. 108 - Runa Magnus: Divisive Black and White Thinking Oct 30, 2020

RÚNA MAGNÚSDÓTTIR, (Runa Magnus) created the antidote for divisive and black and white thinking in the #NoMoreBoxes Movement. We all unconsciously box people, creating automatic perceptions and resulting conflict. Find out how a change in a little four-letter word can change your world. She believes that life doesn’t exist in Black & White. But instead in shades of grey and glorious technicolor. Find the 5 C’s that will help change your world. Listen to her experience at the Impact Leadership Global Summit held at the United Nations headquarters.

Ep. 106 - Neelam Chahlia: Mrs. Washington America - A First! Oct 23, 2020

Visualize yourself standing on the stage, wondering who will be crowned, and then . . . they call your name. Neelam Chahlia tells us what it is like to win Mrs. Washington America and then to go on to the nationals. She created history by being the first Indian-American woman to win the state title and the first woman of Indian origin to be at the nationals, Mrs. America. Her role represented hope and the symbol of equality for all women of all color and ethnicities. She is proud that a woman of color, an immigrant can represent a US state. As a first generation American, she has melded both cultures. Being a member of a military family, she was exposed not only to various regions She has met people all over the world and considers herself a global citizen. She has earned her Doctorate degree and received awards for her healthcare research findings.

Ep. 105 - Ruth White: What Do We Do with the Kids? Oct 16, 2020

What's happening to children reaching an age to leave a foster home? What do we do with kids when there is not a good place to go? Ruth White is the Executive Director of the National Center for Housing and Child Welfare. Children need better homes where they’re protected either with their families or with people who will genuinely take care of them. Young adults coming out of foster also require a stable place to call home so they don’t become homeless. She champions young people in foster homes who have reached an age of majority and normally have to leave. However, many colleges during COVID allowed young people to stay, including foster students. She describes the benefits of the family unification program and her passion to help children.

Ep. 104 Bonus - Shaune Arnold: Sci Fi or Real? Oct 14, 2020

In Episode 4 of TrailBlazers Impact, Shaune Arnold describes her emotional escape from an abusive household into the foster care system when she divorced her parents at age 14. From parental abandonment to foster care with sheer determination and grit, Attorney Shaune Arnold shares her journey. In Part 2, this episode, Shaune Arnold describes her extraterrestial encounters which resulted in her taking and passing the Mensa test. Mensa is the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world. It is a non-profit organization open to people who score at the 98th percentile or higher on a standardised, supervised IQ or other approved intelligence test. These episodes will keep you spellbound!

Ep. 104 - Teaera Strum: Baltimore's 40 Under 40 Oct 09, 2020

Teaera Strum is the COO of Strum Contracting in Baltimore city, she was selected as the Baltimore Business Journal 40 under 40 in 2019. She was recognized for her business and civic accruement contributed to Baltimore, Maryland. At the age of 36, Teaera has accomplished much including substantially growing Strum Contacting with the knowledge she acquired from the many professional development programs and trainings she participated in. Teaera also accredits the Coalition of 100 Black Women as having contributed to preparing her with business negotiation skills.

Ep. 103 - Cassandra Williams: Truth Telling in Hollywood Oct 02, 2020

Meet Cassandra Williams, the CEO and president of WET PR (Write, Edit, Tell it), a public relations firm in Beverly Hills, California. It has a unique approach to enhancing the image of people in the realm of the entertainment industry. Cassandra was an opening act for Joan Rivers and talks about her experience of being fired. That experience framed her decision to open her business, WET PR, with a “for real person” helping others become successful. At an event they coordinated, Shaquille Rashaun "Shaq" O'Neal, an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA on TNT, was the Chairperson of the event. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in National Basketball Association history, and Cassandra felt it was one of their most successful events. She also helped a famous young lady change her image from the reality show persona to who she really is – and she’s one of the top rated persons in reality TV today. She talks about her unique approach to being a publicist. Nan and Cassandra talk about racism and her dreams for the future.

Ep. 102 - Christine Crandell: Business in the New Normal Sep 25, 2020

The future is uncertain and unpredictable, just like nobody would have predicted COVID-19. But a successful B2B marketing expert like Christine Crandell knows all too well what will fail in the business world and what will excel, especially in what she refers to as “The New Normal.” With more than 25 years of marketing and leadership experience, Christine Crandell, President at New Business Strategies, is a recognized B2B thought leader, advisor, speaker and author on enterprise marketing strategy and customer experience. She has created measurable value for over 100 business-to-business (B2B) private and public companies in North America, Australia and Europe as a recognized expert in customer experience, transformation and strategy. Her clients realize, on average, 40 to 50 percent increases in revenue and ROI.

Ep. 101 - Shannon Polson: True Grit Sep 18, 2020

Ep. 101 - Shannon Polson: True Grit

Shannon Polson is a true Trailblazer, exemplifying courage, tenacity, and perseverance! She is a native of Alaska and at age nineteen she became the youngest woman ever to climb Denali, the highest mountain in North America. She then went on to summit Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilimanjaro. She raced long-course triathlons and took journeys to Alaska's Arctic After graduating from Duke University, she entered the military, becoming one of the first women to fly the Apache attack helicopter in the US Army. Her career as an Army officer and attack aviation leader around the globe spans almost a decade. She led two flight platoons and a line company, serving on three continents before joining the corporate world. In addition to her military service, she spent five years leading and managing in the corporate sector, at Guidant and Microsoft. As a dynamic, in-demand speaker, Polson reaches thousands of people a year at major organizations and large public venues on topics related to leadership, courage, resilience, and grit.

Ep. 100 - Tony Markey: The Grand Leap Sep 11, 2020

Tony Markey is one person that fully understands the advantages and disadvantages of taking the grand leap! He has taken many of them throughout his adult life and has never had second thoughts about it. Imagine applying for a science graduate job as an 18-year-old who just completed high school? Or maybe leaving a teaching job in the middle of a school year for a temporary singing job that will possibly be over in a month? Well, that’s Tony for you, the ever risk-taker who chases after his passion even if it means passing through the fire. Listen in to hear the incredible journey of Tony Markey that is narrated with so much humor and intellect of going after what you want in life – and discover his most recent job! Download his song here.

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Ep. 99 - Rita Venable: A Community Change Agent Sep 04, 2020

When was the last time you volunteered in your community? Before COVID-19, Never? Did you know that by volunteering, you gain more experience and opportunities than you actually give? Rita O. Venable, community change-agent and women’s advocate with a 40-year history of activism is a champion for racial and gender equality both at home and abroad. She has been recognized for her volunteerism at home and abroad as demonstrated with awards such as the Global Guide /Work Exchange Program-Johannesburg South Africa (2003), and the nationally renowned Jefferson Awards for Public Service Certificate of Excellence. Rita Venable started volunteering as a young mother with the simplest thing as being her daughter’s scout troop’s leader when they couldn’t find one. She has four decades later, accomplished so much more after volunteering in causes dear to her. She has not only helped support many women in their healing and rediscovering journeys but also gotten the opportunity to meet and work with women leaders who taught her so much. Rita had previously broken barriers in her youth doing jobs like banking that were not prevalent among black people in her community. Don’t miss her discussion of Black Lives Matter and her thoughts about what can be done.

Ep. 98 - Jillian Ryan: Using a Business as a Force for Good Aug 28, 2020

Jillian Ryan’s passion translates into action! She’s built a great business . . . but WHY? Because the proceeds help support teaching sustainable skills to abused women! Jillian stands up for what she believes in – corporate social responsibility. In her podcast, the Good Office Podcast, she gives companies the blueprint on how to use a business as a force for good. On her podcast website, she provides worksheets and assessments. She feels that, for the first time, we are really seeing large businesses and organizations care deeply about where the products they are giving out are made and who they are supporting. And she and her company, Marie Mae, with practical, professional gifts that give back, are perfect examples. She teaches skills to women who have been abused and sex trafficked to build their esteem and their earning power.

Ep. 97 - Christine Markey: Singing on the Waters Aug 21, 2020

Have you ever wondered what life on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship was like? Christine Markey was an entertainer on that ship and recalls some fascinating stories about life on the ship. Truly, you won't want to miss this one!

Top Takeaways:

• What people wore and did on the QE II in a different era of cruising! How fun! • How the weather influenced the direction and destination of the cruise ship Christine was on • Comparing cruise ships today and back in the 1980s for both the guests and entertainers • The importance of learning new things when you are uncomfortable and never giving up

Listen in to hear the exciting experience of being a cruise ship singer especially in an age when things were more formal than today.

Ep. 96 - Jamie Amelio: Teen Angst, Drugs and Suicide Aug 14, 2020

Are you worried your child may be abusing substances? Is your child being bullied? Have you heard about teenage suicide and worried? Listen to this episode of one mother's journey through that world. Hear Jamie talk about what she tried - what worked and what didn't. Philanthropist and entrepreneur Jamie Amelio has dedicated her life to helping children—from founding the ground-breaking charity Caring for Cambodia to leading the front on teen suicide prevention, and ultimately starting the Staying Bothered movement.

Ep. 95 - Florence Champagne: Turning Heart Pain into Purpose Aug 07, 2020

Ep. 95 - Florence Champagne is Chairperson and CEO of the Open My Heart Foundation. Florence suffered a heart attack in 2012 and, as a result, she had emergency open heart surgery. Due to being uninsured at the time, she did not readily receive the necessary diagnostic testing and life-saving treatment. She found that she was not alone and met other African-American women along the way, who were either uninsured or underinsured, which impacted their ability to receive treatment, thus, creating a life-threatening disparity. Being a heart survivor, she found purpose in her pain as she provides support, advocacy, and leadership to women living with heart disease. Florence is also a spokesperson for WomenHeart: A national coalition of women who support women living with or who are at risk of heart disease. The mission of the Open My Heart Foundation is to help eliminate heart health disparities among African American Women and Women of Color.

Ep. 94 - Victoria Woods: Do You Want to Be a Millionaire? Aug 02, 2020

Hear her story from growing up without lunch money to advising millionaires today on investments. Regardless of how much money you have, her advice will help you set a plan in motion to get rich. Successful entrepreneur and investor, she mixes fun, wit and wisdom as she shares practical, easy-to-understand financial advice. From her Financial Diva podcast to her book, "It's All About the Money, Honey" to her successful investment business, ChappelWood to her "how to's" on her website, she's a dynamo you won't want to miss!

Ep. 92 - Sarah Rodriguez Amador: Life in a Cruise Ship Band Jul 24, 2020

Sarah Rodriguez Amador was born and raised in México. She grew up between 2 worlds: Mexico the country of her mother with a strong sound of fiesta and Cuba the island of her father with a powerful rhythm. The versatility of her voice allowed her to become one of the lead singers of the production shows of the 5 stars resort Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya and also as singer on a Big Band playing in luxurious resorts in the Mayan Riviera México such as Mayakoba. The experience on the resorts lead her to a dream job as lead singer in a trio on board a cruise ship around the world for the last 3 years. She tells what life is like living and entertaining on a cruise ship. Riviera Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSoHd9qpfgG9SJ0ANrRZKPA

Ep. 93 - Laura Yamanaka: A Champion In Leading Women Jul 24, 2020

Laura Yamanaka has an extensive history of leading and supporting women in business as the past president of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), President of the Los Angeles chapter, and Chair of the NAWBO Institute. She has been featured in Los Angeles Business Journal and a Los Angeles Times article “Nurturing Female Entrepreneurs.” She is president and co-owner of teamCFO, partnering with startups, and small to midsize businesses to improve company performance and growth by providing quality financial accounting and business consulting services. Laura talks about how to tell the story of a business in numbers. She feels her success is founded in the lessons her great grandmother shared with her. Most recently, teamCFO received the Asian Business Leadership Award, a national award sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank and the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.

Ep. 91 - Sheila Jones: Fighting for Environmental Justice Jul 10, 2020

Sheila Jones thought she wanted to be a scientist while growing up. Living in segregated Washington, DC, she was inspired by her parents’ insistence on education as an avenue of achievement for African-Americans in a society that didn’t offer equal opportunity. Yet as she came of age in the 1960s, the Civil Rights movement inspired her to instead pursue law, leading her to Harvard and a desire to push for change.

Hear about her legal career in fighting for racial and environmental justice and the advice she offers those who want to make a difference in their nation. Jones provides insightful analysis about understanding why environmental policy is so critical, and what the road to equality looks like.

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