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Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Sarah Stelmach-Brown about mom shaming. Who is Sarah Stelmach-Brown? Sarah Stelmach-Brown is a caregiving advocate with a major focus on autism and Alzheimer’s disease and the host of the podcast “Caregiver Chronicles.” She is the mother of two boys on the autism spectrum. Sarah worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medicatio...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Our guest Takira Robinson returns to the podcast to answer the question, "What more can happen to me?" We navigate the topic using spirituality, astrology, tarot, and self-awareness. Who is Takira Robinson? Takira Robinson is an educator, parent, and astrology enthusiast! She has taught in Baltimore for the last seven years and is a mom to 3 beautiful children ages 15, 13, a...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Jamie Gilleland about using automation as a tool for entrepreneurship. Who is Jamie Gilleland? Jamie Gilleland is an international speaker, best-selling author, and sales and marketing automation expert who has been involved in sales, marketing, and technology for decades. She is one of the most successful Keap Partners in the world, garneri...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Caurel Richards about her life as an immigrant from Jamaica to Canada. Who is Caurel Richards? Caurel Richards is a dynamic and creative individual with a wealth of knowledge and experience, having worked in multiple service industries for the last 14 years. One of the biggest lessons she learned in those years was the importance of mental h...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Dr. Ashley Funk about the do's and don'ts of communication. Who is Dr. Ashley Funk? Dr. Funk is the Owner & Founder of Paradise Psychology, PLLC. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and helping caregivers manage unwanted behaviors displayed by their children. Dr. Funk also works with clients to balance and mai...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Mariana Santiago about her life as an immigrant from Venezuela to Canada. Who is Mariana Santiago? Mariana is a Venezuelan Latin woman who moved to Canada 7 years ago. In her previous life, as she likes to call it, she was a brand and strategic marketer for Pharmaceutical Companies. She started a new comedy and public speaking journey when s...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Thurben James Jr. about mindset - how to set it and how to keep it. Who is Thurben James Jr.? Thurben Jean James is 24 years old and from St. Croix but has been a Tampa, FL, Native for most of his life. He is the author of "How To Read 50 Books In a Year Like a CEO" and an aspiring multifamily real estate investor looking to be valuable to o...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Allison Maynard about the steps that parents (and the powers-that-be) can take to change the school system. Who is Allison Maynard? Allison Maynard is a former school teacher who has spent 17 years in the classroom. After watching the system fail countless students, parents, and teachers (including herself!), she resigned, knowing...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Carrie Meyers about her experience studying abroad in France. Who is Carrie Meyers? Carrie (she/her) spent over thirteen years dazzling unimpressed middle and high school students with her mastery of the French language. After burning out, she started Empowering educators to engage In whimsical present-moment practices to get peopl...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Laura Cayouette about being a White actor in a slavery movie, particularly in the 2012 movie "Django Unchained." Who is Laura Cayouette? Best known as Leonardo DiCaprio’s sister in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained," Laura has acted in over 60 movies and TV shows, including Now You See Me, True Detective, and Friends. She’s currently rec...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Takira Robinson about her achieving resiliency by breaking her generational curses. Who is Takira Robinson? Takira Robinson is an educator, parent, and astrology enthusiast! She has taught in Baltimore for the last seven years and is a mom to 3 beautiful children ages 15, 13, and 4. Her love of education began as a child and continues in man...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Allison Maynard about empowering parents, including checking kids' homework and engaging them in conversation. Who is Allison Maynard? Allison Maynard is a former school teacher who has spent 17 years in the classroom. After watching the system fail countless students, parents, and teachers (including herself!), she resigned, knowing there h...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Biźñess Chīck about becoming a trillionaire by thinking like a trillionaire. Who is Biźñess Chīck? Biźñess Chīck, whose real name is Stacy, is branding herself under the memorable moniker Biźñess Chīck. She is the mother of five super-intelligent trillionaires and was born and raised in Chicago, specifically in the Englewood community, known as th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Dr. Lamarr Renee Spencer about coaching - what is it, how is it different from therapy, and why it is a popular career path. Who is Dr. Lamarr Renee Spencer? Dr. Lamarr Renee Spencer is a Life Alignment Strategist and certified Business, Life, and Relationship Coach with a Ph. D. in Business Management and over 25 years of professional business ex...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Sarah Young to discuss her misdiagnosis of anxiety disorder, when in fact, she has had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) all along. Who is Sarah Young? Sarah Young is a 43-year-old mother who reached a point where she felt overwhelmed by being pulled in too many directions, prompting her to find ways to regain contro...

We're at it again...for the 3rd time! As we continue to experience the effects of the pandemic, homeschooling is on the rise. Whether you don’t want to send your child back to in-person learning or just want to know what all the fuss is about - Homeschooling 101 is for you! Speakers (in order of appearance): 1) Shauna Anderson On the web: https://www.invatalearn.com/ On Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Diahni Sample about how to be a hustler and an entrepreneur at 23 years old. Who is Diahni Sample? Diahni Sample is a 23-year-old inspirational speaker, mentor, event host, BNB host, travel agent, travel host, and author. She teaches women of all ages to embrace being imperfect through self-love, healing, and entrepreneurship. Her travel agency “F...

 Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Dalton Jenson about living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (aka ADHD). Who is Dalton Jenson? Dalton Jensen is a sales leader, author, and founder of Aloha Views. Aloha Views is a consulting firm that specializes in business acquisition. Dalton is an MBA candidate with over ten years of experience in sales, finance, a...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Anne Hayes about how she handled her self-destructive teenager. Who is Anne Hayes? Anne Hayes (aka Mama G) is a Dynamic Rapper/Songwriter,  #1 International Bestselling Author, Gifted Presenter, Magnetic MC, Divine Lyricist, Magical Manifestor, Quantum Energy Healer, and The Creator of an Enigmatic and Engaging Workshop called The Power Of The Wor...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Dr. Ashley Funk about establishing and following boundaries. Who is Dr. Ashley Funk? Dr. Funk is the Owner & Founder of Paradise Psychology, PLLC. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and helping caregivers manage unwanted behaviors displayed by their children. Dr. Funk also works with clients to balance and ma...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Join us for this special episode as host Carrie Meyers has Gabrielle Crichlow as a guest on her Instagram Live! They talk about burnout and teachers' salaries. The content was so good that we had to incorporate it into our podcast! Join us for the presentation. * Interview re-purposed with permission. Credit goes to Carrie Meyers * Who is Carrie Meyers? Carrie (she/her) spen...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to Wendy Barlin about the tax requirements for starting a business. Who is Wendy Barlin? Wendy Barlin is more than an accountant. She is a Personal Business Manager and financial confidante. Her specialty is taking all the tedious financial chores off the shoulders of busy professionals and business owners so that they can focus on the areas where th...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow continues the conversation with guest Chris McMichael about what it means to be a man, this time focusing on stereotypes of men. Who is Chris McMichael? Chris McMichael is originally from Mississippi, grew up in Louisiana, and now lives in Colorado with his family. He spends as much time outdoors as possible, engaging in camping, hunting, hiking, and simpl...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to guest Shelley Meche'tte about self-care for moms. Who is Shelley Meche’tte? Prepare to be captivated by Shelley Meche’tte, a true powerhouse in personal transformation and achievement. With a dynamic blend of passion and dedication, Shelley serves as a beacon of empowerment for women globally. As a Certified Life Purpose & Confidence Coach, he...

Welcome to Hot Topics! Gabrielle Crichlow talks to returning guest Brittany Gregorio about pricing myths, outsourcing overseas, and, when it comes to rates, finding a happy medium between your worth and clients' affordability. Who is Brittany Gregorio? Brittany Gregorio started her business as an experienced virtual assistant and flourished into a marketing strategist specializing in content marke...