Let Your Light Shine

Today, we hear from Dajonna Richardson about how she lets her light SHINE! Dajonna is a 2024 J.D. Candidate, a native of D.C., and a Howard University alum; she is completing her law degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. With previous experience as a teacher and a passion for legislation, technology, and community development, I decided to pursue a Doctor of Law degree at the Universi...

Today, we hear from Dajonna Richardson about how she lets her light SHINE! Dajonna is a 2024 J.D. Candidate, a native of D.C., and a Howard University alum; she is completing her law degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. With previous experience as a teacher and a passion for legislation, technology, and community development, I decided to pursue a Doctor of Law degree at the Universi...

Today we hear from Daniela Mendez, JD, CHC, ESQ. about how she lets her light SHINE! Daniela is an attorney, compliance officer, attorney ad litem, and implicit bias trainer and was named one of 36 Lawyers Under 36 by the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division and a community worker and volunteer. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Cooley Law School and, before serving as a public defender, worked a...

Today we hear from Daniela Mendez, JD, CHC, ESQ. about how she lets her light SHINE! Daniela is an attorney, compliance officer, attorney ad litem, and implicit bias trainer and was named one of 36 Lawyers Under 36 by the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division and a community worker and volunteer. She is a magna cum laude graduate of Cooley Law School and, before serving as a public defender, worked a...

Today we hear from Tamika Guishard about how she lets her light SHINE! Tamika Guishard is an educator and filmmaker. Guishard is a first-generation Brooklynite from St. Kitts & Nevis based in Queens, NY. With the mind of a (Park) Ranger, heart of a teacher and soul of a dancer, she taught middle school before completing Tisch Graduate Film and cultivating edutainment from Tenement Museum to Le...

Today we hear from Tamika Guishard about how she lets her light SHINE! Tamika Guishard is an educator and filmmaker. Guishard is a first-generation Brooklynite from St. Kitts & Nevis based in Queens, NY. With the mind of a (Park) Ranger, heart of a teacher and soul of a dancer, she taught middle school before completing Tisch Graduate Film and cultivating edutainment from Tenement Museum to Le...

Today we hear from Maggie Hassan, Esq. MB.A. about how she lets her light SHINE! Maggie Hassan is an experienced leader with a background in sales, law, and mediation training. She is currently working as an associate attorney and REALTOR and has a history of involvement in the legal community, being recognized by the Florida Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. She talks about her academic jou...

Today we hear from Maggie Hassan, Esq. MB.A. about how she lets her light SHINE! Maggie Hassan is an experienced leader with a background in sales, law, and mediation training. She is currently working as an associate attorney and REALTOR and has a history of involvement in the legal community, being recognized by the Florida Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. She talks about her academic jou...

Today we hear from Michelle Guzman about how she lets her light SHINE! Michelle is a JD Candidate poised to graduate in 2024 from law school. She serves as the Diversity & Inclusion Chair for the Student Bar Association (SBA). Before attending Cooley, She lived in Coamo, Puerto Rico, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management from the Pontifi...

Today we hear from Michelle Guzman about how she lets her light SHINE! Michelle is a JD Candidate poised to graduate in 2024 from law school. She serves as the Diversity & Inclusion Chair for the Student Bar Association (SBA). Before attending Cooley, She lived in Coamo, Puerto Rico, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Human Resources Management from the Pontifi...

Today we hear from Erica Herndon about how she lets her light SHINE! Erica is a realtor and podcast host of Zen of the Single Mom. My passion in life is helping others. As a REALTOR® with the largest real estate company in the state, Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Metro Brokers, I am able to help make people's dreams come true every day. To me, a house isn't just four walls but a place where...

Today we hear from Erica Herndon about how she lets her light SHINE! Erica is a realtor and podcast host of Zen of the Single Mom. My passion in life is helping others. As a REALTOR® with the largest real estate company in the state, Better Homes and Garden Real Estate Metro Brokers, I am able to help make people's dreams come true every day. To me, a house isn't just four walls but a place where...

In this episode, we speak to Vanessa Ferguson about how she lets her light SHINE! Vanessa obtained an Associate's degree and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, with a concentration in Legal Studies, from the University of South Florida St Petersburg. Vanessa attended the University of Dayton School of Law and graduated in two and a half years with a certification for her intellectual property. Wh...

In this episode, we speak to Vanessa Ferguson about how she lets her light SHINE! Vanessa obtained an Associate's degree and a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, with a concentration in Legal Studies, from the University of South Florida St Petersburg. Vanessa attended the University of Dayton School of Law and graduated in two and a half years with a certification for her intellectual property. Wh...

In this episode, we speak to Joanne Karagnara about how she lets her light SHINE! JoAnne is a people-focused real estate professional with a unique background in pharmaceuticals, clinical research, nursing, finance, and project management. JoAnne embarked on a transformative path by joining the Fortune Builders Real Estate Investing Mastery Program in 2016. Her experience in clinical research and...

In this episode, we speak to Joanne Karagnara about how she lets her light SHINE! JoAnne is a people-focused real estate professional with a unique background in pharmaceuticals, clinical research, nursing, finance, and project management. JoAnne embarked on a transformative path by joining the Fortune Builders Real Estate Investing Mastery Program in 2016. Her experience in clinical research and...

In this episode, we speak to Amber Burney about how she lets her light SHINE! Amber Burney learned at a young age not to let other people's low opinions and expectations define you. What I do for a living: I am a part time-law student at Cooley Law School. I am currently a 3L. I work full-time as a paralegal. I have 7 years of experience in VA disability law and now I will be gaining experience in...

In this episode, we speak to Amber Burney about how she lets her light SHINE! Amber Burney learned at a young age not to let other people's low opinions and expectations define you. What I do for a living: I am a part time-law student at Cooley Law School. I am currently a 3L. I work full-time as a paralegal. I have 7 years of experience in VA disability law and now I will be gaining experience in...

In this episode, we speak to Noreka Thomas about how she lets her light SHINE! Noreka is a Facilitator/Mentor/Legal Consultant/Educator and Motivational Speaker. Her Motto: "Find JOY in the journey!" She has worked in the legal field since 2011 after receiving my B.A. in Legal Studies, as a File Clerk, Office Assistant, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, and Lead Paralegal. She then took my efforts to la...

In this episode, we speak to Noreka Thomas about how she lets her light SHINE! Noreka is a Facilitator/Mentor/Legal Consultant/Educator and Motivational Speaker. Her Motto: "Find JOY in the journey!" She has worked in the legal field since 2011 after receiving my B.A. in Legal Studies, as a File Clerk, Office Assistant, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, and Lead Paralegal. She then took my efforts to la...

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” - Harriet Tubman Moving our bodies and igniting our spirits will be our mantra as we explore the transformative power of Exercise. We will celebrate movement as a gateway to strength, vitality, and a sense of empowerment. From yoga...

“To bring about change, you must not be afraid to take the first step. We will fail when we fail to try.” - Rosa Parks Nourishment will take center stage as we explore the profound connection between food and our inner glow. We will celebrate the joy of cooking and nourishing ourselves from the inside out, embracing mindful eating as a sacred act of self-love. With delicious recipes, nourishing ri...

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” - Maya Angelou Intuition will be our trusted guide as we navigate the twists and turns of life's journey. Often dismissed as mere "gut feelings," intuition is, in fact, a powerful tool for making confident decisions and navigating life's challenges. We will delve into the depths of our intuition, learn to trust its wisdom a...

“All water has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where it was." - Toni Morrison Next, we will quench our thirst for knowledge as we dive into the transformative power of Hydration. Water is not just essential for our physical well-being but also for our mental clarity and emotional resilience. We will learn how to infuse our daily routines with the nourishing elixir of hydratio...

“Never work just for money or for power. They won't save your soul or help you sleep at night." - Marian Wright Edelman First, we will delve into the captivating realm of Sleep. In today's fast-paced world, quality sleep is often seen as a luxury rather than a necessity. But in truth, adequate rest is the foundation upon which all other aspects of self-care are built. We will explore the importanc...