Delivering Impact

In Episode 16, Dwight speaks with S. Renee Smith and her father William J. Smith, Sr. S. Renee Smith is a renowned speaker, and brand consultant who has authored six books. William J. Smith Sr was the founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Smith Masonry, Inc. Dwight shares his ties with the Smith family as a former recipient of the William J. and Reverend Shirley M. Smith Scholarship while...

In Episode 15 of the Delivering Impact Podcast, I speak with Aaron Taylor, Senior Vice President and Executive Director at AccessLex Institute- Center for Legal Education Excellence, for an insightful conversation on expanding access within the legal profession. Vice President Taylor shares his career journey and how the Center for Legal Education Excellence advances AccessLex’s mission to empower...

In this episode,  Dwight speaks with Skye Blanks, a serial entrepreneur who serves as Chief Operations Officer of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB). Dwight reflects on the unique connection with Skye through the Elevate Executive Education Program. As the co- founder of Premo Cannabis, a dispensary based in New Jersey, Skye shares the regulatory challenges in the cannabis market....

In this episode, I am privileged to speak with Thennie Freeman, Director of the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Director Freeman shares what a typical day is like to lead DC DPR, sharing how she balances the demands of her role with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our conversation explores the vital role recreation centers play in supporting DC residents—fro...

In this episode, Dwight speaks with Danielle Boardley, Assistant Dean of Student Life at Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law. Dean Boardley discusses her work supporting law students and what motivated her to launch the Stephen and Sandra Sheller Pipeline Program. Dean Boardley highlights the program’s core pillars and its impact on aspiring legal professionals. As a proud alumnus, D...

In this episode, Dwight is joined by Meeta Sharma-Holt, the Executive Director of The Fishing School. Dwight walks down memory lane to reflect on moments as a participant with The Fishing School which had a lasting impact. Director Sharma-Holt discusses the Fishing School’s transition to focus on cutting-edge STEAM programs. Further, converse on opportunities listeners can support their vital miss...

In this episode, we sit down with Ms. Jaia Thomas Esq, a seasoned sports and entertainment attorney and the visionary founder of Diverse Representation. With over 15 years of experience, Ms. Thomas has been instrumental in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements within the television and film content sectors. Diverse Representation is dedicated to revolutionizing the sports and entertain...

Our guest today is Delano Hunter, Director of District of Columbia Department of General Services. Director Hunter is a native Washingtonian and Spingarn Senior High School graduate. He attended Delaware State University, where he graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Business Management. Mr. Hunter went on to earn his MBA from the Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business. Discussed...

Our guest today is Lateefah Durant. Ms. Durant serves as Vice President of Innovation at CityWorks DC ensuring that young people have the work experience, social capital, and credentials needed to compete for family sustaining jobs. CityWork DC programs are providing young adults with apprenticeship opportunities in high demand, high wage industries such as IT, Finance, and transformative career c...

Our guest today is Kristi C. Whitfield Director of the District of Columbia Small and Local Business Development. DSLBD is a government agency with a mission to support the development, economic growth, and retention of District -bases businesses and promote economic development throughout the district commercial corridors. Director Whitfield provides insight regarding Distrit of Columbia Certifie...

Ms. Emmalyne Head took a leap of faith and established Southern Belle Cleaners. Along with janitorial, Southern Belle Cleaners provides a specialty service called extreme declutter which assists seniors and those that have fallen victim to Hoarding. Emmalyne has recently started facilitating workshops providing Hoarding prevention tips. Her mission is to start a judgment-free dialogue and encourag...

Mrs. Antionette Blake more commonly known and widely recognized as a multi-award winning “Delaware Blogger'' is also a podcast host, vlogger, author, social media strategist, educator/coach and professional speaker. Antionette is the content creator of the Del Blogger blog and hosts 2 podcasts: Out & About with Antionette and The Delaware Blogger Podcast. As the owner of A. Blake Enterprises,...

Our guests today guest is Josh Nowack Co-Founder of Breaking Free Industries. Josh experienced first-hand the challenge in finding employment post-incarceration. This lead to the inspiration to start Breaking Free Industries which is a tee-shirt printing shop located in Santa Ana, CA. The mission is to provide second chance employment opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals while provid...

Episode 3 spotlight sisters Marie Stanley and Cathy Stanley. Collectively have backgrounds as Television Producers, Event Managers, and a previous operated small business Honey's Desserts. Honey's Coffee Company is a coffee brand founded in the nation's capital, Washington, DC. It's a coffee brand that's family-owned, sister-owned, and black-owned. The company is named after their grandfather Euge...

Episode 2 guest Nathan Garcia Founder Pocket Planner Inc. Nathan discusses his journey to become a certified financial planner, and his vision for Pocket Plan app. Pocket Plan is an easy-to-use social engagement tool that allows you to build your financial plan in minutes and share that data with Financial Professionals if you choose. LinkedIn Nathan Garcia, CFP® | LinkedIn Pocket Plan App Pocket...

Welcome to Delivering Impact Podcast- Host Dwight Deloatch provides introduction.