Verbally Effective

Author, business coach, motivational speaker and philanthropist Clarissa Joi is my guest for episode 73 of the Verbally Effective Podcast. With roots in White Haven, Clarissa decided to attend Christian Brothers University as an IT major. Upon graduation, she entered the corporate world in her field. As you can imagine Clarissa has been the only woman let alone black woman in quite a few boardroom...

EPISODE LXXII | "TRUSTING THE PROCESS" w/ DOC HOLLIDAY by Ena Esco

EPISODE LXXI | "THE WAYNE TRAIN" w/ WAYNE WILLIAMS by Ena Esco

You’ve been hearing my guest for episode 70, Devin Steel, on afternoon radio for the past two decades. His endorsements as an influencer include Mercedes, BET, Red Bull, Avion Tequila, Mattress Firm, NBC and MTV. Currently the SVPP for 7 of the top radio stations in market #51, Devin is a nationally recognized programmer, personality leader and mixer. Find out what sets Devin a part from the rest...

From Double Tree Doll to Facegyrl Brands LLC, my guest for episode 69 is none other than Nikki Chanel. Having started her career by accident at Hamilton Place Mall in Chattanooga, TN, she has been blessed with the chance to work for some of the largest brands and celebrities. Nikki walks us through her humble beginnings working for other cosmetics companies and then one day deciding to create her...

EPISODE LXVIII | "THE KITCHEN GURU" w/ COREY "HOLLYWOOD" COLEMAN by Ena Esco

Episode LXVII | "FREE GAME" w/ KIRSTIN CHEERS by Ena Esco

EPISODE LXVI | "CREATIVE CONTROL" w/ COLDWAY by Ena Esco

We took the Verbally Effective Podcast live for the second time around at the Hattiloo Theatre on Good Friday. This is the 65th episode for the brand discussing dating in a digital world. Take a listen as my bachelors and bachelorettes banter back and forth about ghosting, blocking, stalking, being flewed out amongst other things.

EPISODE LXIV | "THE WEDDING PREPPER" w/ KEN MACK by Ena Esco

Episode LXIII | "BEAUTY STANDARDS" w/ CANDACE RICE by Ena Esco

Episode LXII | "CREATE THE WAVE" w/ DJ DNYCE by Ena Esco

Episode LXI : "HARDEST WORKING WOMAN IN RADIO" w/ Big Sue by Ena Esco

Episode LX | “WE’RE NOT THE CLUB, WE’RE THE WKND” by Ena Esco

Whether you know it or not podcasting is definitely the wave of the future for content marketing. My guest for episode 59, Dominic Lawson, is the founder of OWLS LLC and The Startup Life Podcast. As he approaches his 100th pod, Dominic's show has taken a life of its own as he meets with entrepreneurs with some having national notoriety. He shares a passion for podcasting like myself and understand...

On episode 58, I had the pleasure of speaking to not one but two female entrepreneurs who will be recognized this weekend as #HERoine Legacy honorees with Tell Publishing. Cristina McCarter is the owner of City Tasting Tours where you can uncover some of the best culinary gems in the city. Welcoming you to a healthier lifestyle, South Memphis native Quavisa Henderson is the founder and owner of El...

Before my Soror Tami Sawyer became Shelby County Commissioner for District 7 she had a life. Before her phone was blowing up with threats as a result of the #takeemdown901 movement to remove Confederate statues in Memphis, TN she had a life. In episode 57, Tami and start at the beginning which may surprise many of you just like it did me. For example, did you know she attended Hampton University a...

Episode LVI | "ROCK IT WEAR IT GIVE IT" W/ Davina Jones by Ena Esco

Growing up in a household with 10 siblings can definitely be interesting. But what is even more interesting is growing up around the theatre learning the ins and outs as a creative at a very young age. My guests for episode 55 are sisters Faizah Husniyah and Munirah Safiyah Jones. Faizah is a professional hair and makeup artist who is definitely a student of the game. Munirah is a writer/filmaker...

Would you believe me if I told you that Yoo Ali actually started his film directing career by creating parody videos of himself and friends when they were rappers in Germantown high school? Yes, that's where it all began. He knew he was on to something on a creative level as his YouTube videos were reaching upwards of 30K views. Shortly after, he started to nurture his craft and became one of the...

You've probably seen my guest for episode 53 performing alongside Bruno Mars on the Grammy's, Super Bowl, Victoria Secret Fashion Show, etc. Kameron T. Whalum comes from a musical family learning bass guitar at age nine and trombone at ten. Growing up as a preacher's son, Kameron is deeply rooted in his faith. Like many of us, upon graduating from high school, he had to learn the art of balance as...

Singer, songwriter and overall entertainer Jalyn Danae grew up in Union City, TN. At the age of 11, Jalyn moved to the music mecca known as Memphis. Jalyn picked up an interest in arts at 15. She enrolled into homeschool and focused her spare time on learning and developing her passions. Jalyn studied literature, traditional arts, digital arts, learned to play guitar and to write her own music in...

Tailoring is an art that my guest for episode 51 began studying at the age of 13. Some of you may have seen some of Fresh's early designs back in the day at the BSA's fashion show at University of Memphis. Although he attended college to study architecture, Fresh dropped out because the fashion world kept calling his name. That's when he started tailoring for dry cleaners and held odd jobs to stay...

Serial entrepreneur Kenneth Worles, Jr. is the president of the award winning civic and advocacy communications firm Three(i) Creative Communications which is comprised of young millennials of color. Upon graduating from MTSU, Kenneth knew he needed to be in a space where he could learn from the culture in regards to politics. That's when he moved to D.C. working numerous jobs, discovering the in...

From art, culture, music, politics and entertainment, take a listen as Ena shares the "BEST of 2018" Verbally Effective Podcast.