Conversations With Carole

May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we end this month with the first of two terrific guests from the Asian American community.  Today's guest is Stephanie Chen , nutritionist by day and activist leader with the National Association of Asian American Professionalism (NAAAP) during her spare time.  We learn about Stephanie's fascinating background that...

Carole details the 10 different ways that she markets her business, stays relevant and keeps getting business year after year. 1 Email List - List Building ( www.amyporterfield.com ) 2 Lead Magnets 3 Referrals 4 Podcast 5 Books/Guidebooks 6 Exhibit Booths 7 Guest on Other Podcasts 8 Live Virtual Events 9 Live In-Person Events 10 Social Media Platforms Speaking & Training. ( carolecopelandthoma...

Bottom Line…You Have To Make Money In Order To Stay In Business!! This podcast will walk you through the 5 main ways that Carole generates income to sustain and grow her business.  Speaking & Training. ( carolecopelandthomas.com ) Coaching and Consulting.  ( carolecopelandthomas.com ) Sponsorships/Events ( mssconnect.com ) Memberships ( mssglobalsummit.com ) Licensing ( mssglobalsummit.com ) S...

There are people in my family who still don't understand what I do for a living. This podcast will walk you through a day in my life and how I have been a professional communicator for more than 36 years. I've worked for large and small organizations and have continued to reinvent myself for decades. That's the best way to stay competitive and relevant in the marketplace. So sit bac...

I'm a lifetime member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and have always been proud of its history. The AME Church is the oldest or one of the oldest Black denominations in the United States, with its 1787 roots nestled in Philadelphia as the nation formed its beginning. Richard Allen, the first elected and consecrated Bishop of the AME Church, was the visionary founder of this denomin...

Leadership strategist Galen Bingham takes us on his personal journey through the corporate doors of success, evolving into executive coaching. He's a generation corporate veteran; Galen successfully leveraged three decades of executive experience at Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar, and Coca-Cola, traveling and living in multiple states and cities across the US. His executive coaching business has...

Steeped in history going back to the early 1900s, nine Black fraternities and sororities have paved the way to economic progress, educational aptitude, and social relevance throughout Black communities across the United States. They are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, founded in 1930, and it remains a vibrant organization in our nation to this day.  I am a proud member of Delta Sigma...

As we end our salute to Women's History Month, there are big shoes to fill when the conversation turns to two great Americans. One was a national icon who sat at the table with the great civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The other was a local/regional hero, the first African-American hired as a news reporter for WBZ TV here in Boston. Regardless of their popularity o...

Critical Race Theory CRT has become a political football tossed around the United States so much that the original concept is unrecognizable to those who originated it in the 1970s. It is a legal framework that examines the complexities of racial discrimination, and it is connected to power, gender, and other societal categories. Contrary to popular opinion, CRT has never been taught in elementary...

Today’s Special Guests of the upcoming One Man play, “Come On In-Live,” are Playwright and Artist Daniel Callahan and Executive Director Iona Morris Jackson. The play debuts at the Strand Theatre in Boston on March 28, 2024.  A twisting journey through the mind of a Black artist fraught with inner demons and outer troubles, Come On In - Live is one man's search for purpose, place, and voice....

Today's show features the executive producer of "Come on In," Nerissa Williams-Scott, one of Boston's creative dynamos in the film and theater arts industry. She shares her background and knowledge of the industry and how she is artfully managing an incredible portfolio of theater projects, films, and upcoming documentaries. Listen and get inspired as we celebrate Women's...

Black History IS American History, and Black Families Matter! Including my family! This podcast pays tribute to my past and present family members, whose shoulders I stand on today. Learn about my parents, brother, sister-in-law, grandparents, and an ancestral great-uncle who met with General William Tecumseh Sherman at the end of the Civil War!   Dive into the rich tapestry of American history wh...

The catalyst for today's attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion began with Donald Trump's Executive Order 13950, signed on September 22, 2020. That ruling prevented diversity training programs from being taught to federal agencies and also banned diversity training for federal contractors. What was ignored by many has now exploded into state legislation around the country that impac...

Black History Month is under siege, and we must fight back! Its essence and value have been diminished by right-wing groups who want to see the celebrations and commemorations end. Listen to this podcast and find out the FIVE points to ponder as we look at the value and significance of Black History in the United States and beyond. America would be a very different place without these extraordinar...

It started as a dream by French diplomat and businessman Ferdinand de Lesseps in 1880 and finally ended with an American effort that completed the Canal in 1914. More than 25,000 lives were lost building the Panama Canal, many of them Caribbean laborers and others from around the world who died from malaria, yellow fever, snakebites, and other health and occupational accidents incurred in this wil...

Cartagena, Colombia, was the first stop on my South American cruise on the Norwegian Sun. I was delighted that Dani Garcia , my fantastic Tour Guide, allowed me to interview her for my podcast. She'll take us through the city's historical adventures that date back to 1533. From San Pedro Claver, the famous priest who dedicated his life to helping and saving the enslaved people of the reg...

The holidays provided me with an ideal opportunity to learn more about my immediate family! I interviewed my daughters, son-in-law, and two granddaughters over the dining room table as my older daughter’s beloved dog, Kodi, wanted to have his turn to be interviewed! (The cat, Shadow, waited patiently in the basement!)  I learned about their goals and aspirations, places they'd like to visit,...

You get a stinking feeling when you know that you have been victimized. That's what happened to me a few weeks ago at the beginning of my cruise in Athens, Greece. It's not a fun story, yet it could have been much worse. I was ROBBED in a foreign country! Not only was that a costly nightmare, I had to make alternative plans that took me to another foreign country that I had only planned...

During my recent Middle East-Mediterranean cruise, I had a remarkable tour guide named SOHA , who demonstrated her passion and expertise and escorted us through the Alexandria Museum and the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Her undergraduate and tour guide training prepared her to lead tours in this ancient cross cultural city. It was an exhilarating four-hour tour that captured the cultural integr...

He's gone from his grandmother's encouragement to accounting to now becoming the Massachusetts teacher of the year. What an amazing journey he's been on… from an encourager, a top educator, and one who is planting seeds with fourth graders who will blossom in years to come. We're talking about De'Shawn Washington and a wonderful interview I've just conducted with him....

She is a powerhouse in the United Kingdom, Zambia, and in other parts of the world. And a few weeks ago, she rocked our US UK Summit on Race event by delivering a spellbinding message on the significance of the group responsible for starting and expanding our entire world: Who is this group???? African Women!!  Her Excellency Dr. Justina Mutale has been globally acclaimed as one of the most influe...

Go from wishing to planning where you will travel by cruise ship in the next 3 to 5 years! In Part Two, Carole will share 10 different tips and techniques to use when organizing and planning for an upcoming journey across the world or across your country. From solo traveling to shore excursions, you can see the world and ports of call from a cruise ship! Welcome to Conversations With Carole!

Part One Go from wishing to planning where you will travel by cruise ship in the next 3 to 5 years! In Part One, Carole will share eight different tips and techniques to use when organizing and planning for an upcoming journey across the world or across your country. From solo traveling to shore excursions, you can see the world and ports of call from a cruise ship! Welcome to Conversations With C...

RECORDED LIVE FROM GREECE:   You have to go back several thousand years to the ancient days of Father Abraham to understand the current conflict between Israel and Hamas . War broke out on October 7, 2023, and has gripped the entire world with the carnage, heartbreak, and uncertainty of the region's future. In today's episode, Carole walks you through the beginnings in 3800 BCE through 2...

Ever wonder what it's like to work in the C-suite in the hospitality industry? How do you sell a city or region with enthusiasm and effectiveness? Today, we're talking to a travel and tourism powerhouse that is turning this upside down by orchestrating a monumental shift to reveal Boston as the ultimate international destination. My guest is Martha Sheridan , the President and CEO of wha...