A Journey with Women Who Boss Up

Welcome to another inspiring episode of  A Journey with Women Who Boss Up ! Today, we’re heading out to the beautiful countryside of Cassopolis, Michigan to meet a woman who’s redefining what it means to grow, teach, and lead from the ground up — literally! Our guest,  Vanessa Frias , is a proud wife, mother, educator, and first-generation farmer who turned a dream into a thriving reality. As the...

Today’s guest is a true visionary in the world of film and television— Christine Swanson . Born and raised in Detroit, Christine is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter whose storytelling has captivated audiences across major networks and platforms. With an MFA from NYU’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts and a legacy of work that includes  The Clark Sisters: The First Ladies of Gospel ,...

Welcome back to  “A Journey With Women Who Boss Up,”  the podcast where we spotlight powerful women who rise above challenges and blaze their own trails. Today, I’m honored to introduce a truly inspiring woman—Elnora. Born in a small Mississippi town in 1943 and raised in a bustling Chicago neighborhood, Elnora’s journey is one of resilience, courage, and breaking barriers. From being the seventh...

Meet the incredible  Dr. Tanis  — a true powerhouse in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. She’s an educator, consultant, and engineer who made her mark at  Chevron , where she found herself as the only woman — and the only person of color — in the room. But that didn’t stop her. Dr. Tanis blazed her own trail, found mentors to sharpen her skills, and kept pushing forward. From growing up in...

Meet Nicole Scott—and welcome to A Journey with Women Who Boss Up! Today’s guest is a true rodeo trailblazer. Nicole is the founder of the Midwest Invitational Rodeo , launched in 2017 to spotlight Black cowboys and cowgirls and bring the excitement of rodeo to southeastern Michigan. With over 5,000 fans in attendance and top talent from across the country, Nicole’s event has become a powerful cel...

Meet Akilah — a dynamic force who's rewriting the rules and redefining what it means to rise. She's a powerhouse mom, wife, entrepreneur, author, serial mentor, and a woman breaking glass ceilings in the world of construction. Early on, Akilah dreamed of becoming an architect. But as her journey unfolded, she discovered her true passion wasn’t just in designing buildings — it was in constr...

"Meet Stacie Johnson – a woman who turned her trials into triumphs. Once homeless and searching for direction, she found her passion and legacy in the art of beauty. Now known as ‘The Hair Whisperer,’ Stacie doesn’t just style hair—she restores confidence, dignity, and self-love through her craft." "In this episode, she opens up about her journey from struggle to success, the lessons she learned a...

Join us as we sit down with  Jennifer Craig Brown , the powerhouse Executive Director of  GreatNews. Life . Since 2013, she has been on a mission to amplify positive, community-focused news, leading daily operations, fostering business development, and building impactful marketing partnerships. Beyond her role at  GreatNews. Life , Jennifer is the visionary behind  All About the Girls , an annual...

"Welcome to  A Journey with Women Who Boss Up , the podcast where we celebrate fearless women rising above challenges and leading in their industries. This episode features the incredible Felicia Seals Buchanan, a powerhouse who has journeyed from engineering to grant writing with a passion for teaching and helping others grow. Felicia is deeply committed to promoting the well-being of disadvantag...

Today, we’re honored to share the story of a woman whose unwavering strength and devotion to her calling are nothing short of inspiring. Meet Ambie Bell—a passionate advocate, community organizer, and change agent whose life’s mission is to uplift and empower others. Through her journey of overcoming a 16 year illness, Ambie found her purpose, guided by her faith and an unshakable belief in God’s...

"Welcome to "A Journey With Women Who Boss Up," where we dive deep into the incredible stories of women making an impact. Today, we’re honored to have Kelli with us, whose journey to becoming a doula took her far beyond the traditional path. From supporting expectant mothers to empowering incarcerated women to become certified doulas themselves, Kelli’s work is a true testament to resilience and c...

 "Welcome to today's episode, where we dive into the world of mental health and wellness in the Black community with a true trailblazer. Our guest is Valerie, the visionary founder of Synergi Health Center, where she’s dedicated to educating and empowering people on the vital impact of mental health. She’s also the force behind the Black Wellness Network, a pioneering directory designed to help mi...

Meet Jalyn J4 Willis, a dynamic and inspiring young talent in the world of dance. At just 5 years old, Jalyn had a dream to dance for Lady Gaga—a dream that set the stage for an extraordinary journey. She began her dance career at age 9, and by 12, she was already choreographing her own routines. Fast forward to today, she's not only an award-winning dancer but also the founder of her own danc...

Jada tells her journey about being a first generation college student. She considers herself to be a trailblazer and her goal is to be a trailblazer for others. She believes barriers leads to breakthroughs

Introducing Monica Brazier, a business owner since 2005. She relaunched her brand as Monica Brazier Photography. Teaching herself the art of photography she fell in love with the artistry. We talk about her being creative, optimistic and patient. As well as being a leader, pivoting, barriers and more. I hope you enjoy this interview.

A conversation with Sonja, Queen Diva, who is driven by her faith in God, love for serving others and sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Love. She shares her journey as to why this gives her joy, not giving up and being an example for her daughter and overcoming barriers by thinking saying and doing positive thoughts.

A conversation with Denise about her journey as a teacher, a coach and now the COO of the YMCA of Greater Michiana and what’s she’s most passionate about.

A conversation with Brittany as she tells her journey about making her dream of fashion become a reality.

Meet Sekenah, as she tells us about her journey to becoming a "Possibilities Powerhouse". She talks about why she took a leap and left her 9 to 5, and how she figure out to how to save money and help other transition to become entrepreneurs.  Her motto is" A Better Life for Everyone"

A conversation with Afiya on her journey to becoming an "Employment Matchmaker"

Join us as Leslie shares her journey

Meet Courtney, She's the GOAT of DTSB, she'll be sharing her journey with us as she tells us why she never meets a stranger and how she feels that her purpose is having a strong voice for the underrepresent.  She also tells us why her number is lucky 13 and what she would do is she had a magic stick. 

A conversation with Greta on her journey in the music industry, getting involved in the community and sharing her love of music through education.

Roshawn talks about coming from a family of 8, being rebellious and the transformation to build her empire and empower others along the way

A conversation with Alicia on how she transitioned from being a worker to a BOSS! How she started as a team of one to a team of six, in six years and earning six figures