The Conversation With Stevii

In this episode of The Conversation With Stevii, I sit down with educator, author, speaker, and advocate Tonya L. White for a meaningful conversation about resilience, reflection, and finding yourself again when life becomes overwhelming. Recently named Teacher of the Year, Tonya has dedicated her career to serving students, families, and her community through education, encouragement, and compass...

In this episode of The Conversation With Stevii, I sit down with artist, illustrator, and creative visionary Jack Frost, founder of DRLtoons! Design Studio. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Jack has spent a lifetime bringing ideas to life through art. Even during his service in the United States Marine Corps, creativity remained a powerful source of strength and purpose, helping him navigate some of li...

Rev. James H. Glover III isn’t your average preacher or podcaster—he’s purpose, pressure, and bold truth combined. A boardroom-minded visionary with a prophetic voice, he leads with clarity, conviction, and unfiltered honesty. As CEO of James H. Glover Studios, he creates conversations that challenge comfort zones, expose fake support, and push real growth. From faith to business, he keeps it raw...

Bobbi Kae is a daily 5AM CST live host and the founder of a powerful online community known as the Mother Flowers. With over 76K followers on TikTok, she has built a consistent, safe space where real conversations happen around trauma, cancer, mental health, and healing. Through vulnerability, discipline, and conviction, Bobbi shows up each morning to lead discussions that many are afraid to have....

Smart, capable women are not struggling to increase their income because they lack talent or intelligence. In this episode, I break down the most common mistake career driven women make when they try to earn more money and why it keeps them stuck even though they already have valuable experience. We talk about why chasing more information often delays progress, how permission plays a bigger role t...

Dr. Patrice Cagle is the owner of Trishían’s Delectable Krafts (TDKrafts), LLC and Dr. P. Innovations. A multifaceted professional, seamlessly blends the worlds of science, writing, and advocacy. For many years Dr. Cagle was a research scientist specializing in cancer and immunotherapy, and currently is a grant/proposal writer, an author and poet, and a triple-graduate of North Carolina A&T St...

April Mays Rhodes is a versatile professional and the Founder of  Life is a Mays™ , an educational solutions boutique dedicated to helping students and families overcome  Success Skill Gaps™ —the unseen barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. Through personalized educational and executive function therapy, and social-emotional learning, Life is a Mays™ transforms chal...

Dr. Samantha DeLoache is a pharmacist, entrepreneur, and public speaking coach based in Charlotte, NC. A graduate of Claflin University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and The Citadel, she blends 16 years in healthcare with her passion for leadership and communication. As founder of Model Speakers Academy, she helps others overcome stage fright using her M.O.D.E.L. framework. Through he...

Leslie Marie Wright,41,was born in Washington, D.C to Wenda and Leon Wright May 8, 1984. Due to her parents' tragic divorce, she relocated to North Carolina in 1998. She graduated from Southern High School of Durham, NC and spoke at her graduation, she then received her bachelors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, she later became mom of 2 boys who she adores. She also received h...

Regina Martin, educator, speaker, and author, is the founder of Dare to Dream Motivational Speaking and Coaching LLC. Based in Hamden, Connecticut, she is a wife and mother of three adult children. With over a decade in education, including TRIO and GEAR UP, she empowers audiences to Dare to Dream and build their next chapter. As co-author of The Fire Girl Code of Conduct, she shares how to create...

Dr. Anissa Short, The Success Strategist, is an international best-selling author, speaker, and publishing concierge who empowers women in business to build purpose-driven lives and ventures. With a principled and faith-based approach, she champions entrepreneurs and professionals to embrace their voice, share their stories, and create lasting impact. Over the years, what started as Anissa Short C...

Kacia Warren is an Accountability and Empowerment Strategist, Publicist, and Partner in Humble Heartbeat Publishing, L.P. She helps clients achieve success through accountability, leadership development, time management, marketing, and relationship-building. A master networker, Kacia guides authors in branding, marketing, and publishing. She co-owns Humble Heartbeat Publishing, supporting writers...

Dr. Dawn Menge, Ph. D., is an award-winning author of the Queen Vernita's Educational Series and Dragon's Breath, earning 90 international awards, including the Special Recognition Champion Award from Conquering Disabilities with Film and Best Written Word from Miracle Makers Film. She specializes in Curriculum and Instruction, holding a Ph. D. in Education, a Master’s, and credentials in Moderate...

Dr. Dania Antalỹa Thomas, known as "Dr. D," is a public health leader, published author and researcher, and expert on the intersection of HIV and Intimate Partner Violence among women. Despite her partial blindness and ADHD, she built a career grounded in resilience and empowerment. Dr. D, helps adults  manage ADHD by   overcoming setbacks, building resilience and creating a pathway to achieving s...

Elaine Griggs is a high school math, computer science, and robotics teacher in MA. She’s an award-winning educator recognized by NCWIT, CSTA, and Ed2.0. A NASA-certified robotics educator, she holds a BS and MS in applied math and an M.Ed. in secondary math education. She founded CS4YOUTH to promote equity and access in computer science. 📚 Free STEM courses: cs4youthinc.com 📩 Email: elainegriggs...

LaShana has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, initially working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Her career has focused on compassionate service, program restructuring, professional development, quality management, and evidence-based behavior modification for children and families. With her mental health expertise and business acumen, LaShana now helps indivi...

Dr. Myava Clark is a dedicated advocate and educator with a multifaceted background in respiratory therapy and higher education. As a mother of two adult children, Dr. Clark's journey includes navigating the special education system for her son, Chris, which inspired her to co-found CASEN (Collaborative Advancement for Social-Emotional Needs) with him. CASEN helps children aged 9-13, especially th...

Lora Beamer, a single parent of two sons (one adopted with special needs), is passionate about empowering others to pursue entrepreneurship. She began her Bomb Party journey on February 11, 2021, while working as a full-time registered nurse. Stepping out of her comfort zone to go live helped her build a supportive community. In September 2022, she took a leap of faith, leaving her nursing career...

Ticcola Barrow is a passionate speaker, coach, and visionary dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential. From humble beginnings as an “at-risk student,” Ticcola overcame significant odds to become the first in her family to earn a Bachelor’s degree, completing her studies at prestigious institutions like Northwestern University and Governors State University with distinction. Dra...

Regina Martin, educator, speaker and author is the founder of Dare to Dream Motivational Speaking and Coaching LLC. She has a decade in higher education and inspires audiences to Dare to Dream.  As an educator, she takes her expertise from the classroom to the stage. She has also shared her experience speaking in TRIO and GEAR up platforms.  She successfully completed training with Cornell Univers...

Anissa Zabriskie—Transformational Life Coach, Amazon International Bestselling Author, powerhouse speaker, and certified career & business coach. Anissa’s not just another coach—she’s a game-changer. With a track record as a Human Resources Executive in Fortune 50 companies, she’s mastered the art of blending corporate wisdom with real-life heart. Her mission? To encourage, educate, and empowe...

Toniekia Poole is the Co-Founder and Agricultural Manager (aka, farmer's wife) at Native Roots Farm and Campground in Dry Fork, Virginia. Her family hopes to intersect food with fun; combining outreach and agri-tourism. This adventurous, travel loving, former Business Consultant, once lived as an Expat in the Dominican Republic. Switching between high heels, and muck boots, motorcycles, and motor...

Meet Your Respite Retreat Enthusiast, Ms. Regina Entrepreneur, minister, and devoted advocate for  REST , Ms. Regina turned unimaginable grief into a mission to restore others. After the loss of her eldest son, she faced the weight of being her family’s matriarch, finding little space to grieve authentically. Through faith and prioritizing Rest, she healed and discovered how stress silently harms...

Ticcola Barrow is a dynamic speaker, coach, and visionary committed to empowering women to unlock their potential and embrace their God-given assignments. Drawing from her own journey of triumphs and challenges, she founded "Kingdom of God Leading Ladies," a mastermind club inspiring women to rise above obstacles and thrive. As a featured speaker at the "No More Hidden Figures" Virtual Retreat, Ti...

Takhia Gaither is a 20-year STEM educator who used skills learned as a classroom teacher to create a profitable and growing book editing, formatting, and writing/book coaching business, The Ready Write-Her Writing Services. A multi-time Amazon best-selling author and editor, she is also a mom of 2, in ministry at her church, and is pursuing her Ph. D. in Christian Education. Takhia holds an AA in...