On the Matterr: Motivation for Goal-Getters, Entrepreneurs and Anyone Ready to Level all the way Up!

This week, I am blessed to speak with one of the busiest and most hard-working entrepreneurs I know, Chanda-Lousie Oton!   Chanda is the FOUNDER of Chanda-Lousie Oton Consulting, a Project Management Services firm where she helps busy executives their time through a strategic VIP Project Management Session to create a schedule that aligns with their goals. Chanda has a Bachelors' Degree in St...

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!! To commemorate my first birthday as a podcast host, I decided to do a very special and hilarious Q & A session!  Enjoy! P.s.   for my audio folks, I highly recommend watching this episode on Youtube: link here: Go Oby, it's Yo Birthday (Q & A) https://youtu.be/CT5roM7BBho (please remember to like, subscribe and share😉) I’m accepting all prayers and well wishe...

My guest this week on the podcast is the HWIC of Darden Creative, Tamera Darden!  Tamera studied Fashion Merchandising and then went on to work at Macy's on the product development side. After years of corporate retail, she left corporate retail to start her own Content Creation Agency, Darden Creative! AND She is also the founder of #ThePhotoCEO, where she teaches women how to create and set...

This week on the pod is nonprofit founder, Chief Executive, and nonprofit startup coach Jasmine Ohen! Jasmine studied dance and was en route to becoming a backup dancer for BEYONCE' (the real Beyonce') when she felt a calling to take a completely different path. TODAY, she is the FOUNDER and CEO of HEEL YOURSELF , a nonprofit that exposes, empowers, and encourages young women to be trans...

This week on the pod, I interviewed THE renaissance woman Titi Sule. Titi is a wife, mother, full-time career woman, mentor, author, and all-around amazing.  She has a bachelor's in Electronic Engineering and a master's in Electrical Engineering. She currently serves as the Portfolio Leader for Controls and Technology, committed to mentoring young female engineers in the field. Born and...

On the podcast this week, it is my honor to chat with one of my mentors and favorite humans, Erica Edwards O'Neal. Erica is the founder and Principal of EEO consults, helping organizations develop more equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplaces. Erica is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader. She is also a Strategist, speaker, Consultant, and Attorney. She is an advocate committed to de...

This week, I speak with comedian, podcaster, and all-around excellent: Kyndra Crump on the podcast.  Kyndra was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She wanted to be several things when she grew up (chief among them; professional chef and WWE wrestler). However, in time, she decided to follow her teacher's advice and lean into her natural ability to make people laugh.  Please tune in to hear...

This week on the podcast, I speak with Fonder and CEO of Young Kings Hair Care line, Cora Miller. Cora was the VP of External Affairs for United Health Group, where she managed its corporate social responsibility initiatives.  As a first-time mom, she found herself with a beautiful baby boy with so much hair but could not find hair products to style it. Bothered by the lack of representation of pr...

Prepare to be BLESSED and ANOINTED this week because my guest on the podcast is Esther Maurice! She is an Associate Pastor and founder of the Faithful Friends worship service at the Temple of Unified Christians Brick Church. She's been doing God's work for over eight years. She is committed to Empowering through Words, Challenging through Actions, Pursuing Purpose with Passion! Elder Est...

On the podcast this week, I speak with Dr. Claudia Marshall about IMPOSTOR SYNDROME! Dr. Marshall is an Assistant Professor of Counseling, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Life Coach Passionate about reducing mental health stigma and helping individuals overcome IMPOSTOR SYNDROME.  Dr. Marshall is originally from Kingston, Jamaica, and in this episode, she shares her migration to the States an...

This week, my guest is Nikki Merkerson! Nikki is a Community Development and homeownership expert. She is a real estate investor, advocating for and empowering others to make smart investments. Before Nikki purchased her first home, housing was an issue for her.  She moved 22 times. At age 29, she bought her first home, and within eleven months, she purchased her second one.  She is the founder of...

NEXT on the pod are my SISTERS FROM ANOTHER PODCAST: Taleah Griffin and Dunni Odumosu. Taleah is a professional model, actress, writer, and all-around storyteller & Beauty enthusiast! Dunni is a former cosmetic chemist and now a global biopharma professional & Beauty entrepreneur. In December 2019, they met in Ghana during 'the Year of Return' and, in June 2020, created the podca...

To kick us off this season, my guest is Crystal E. Ward. Crystal is a former Senior Vice President at Citibank with almost 20 years of corporate experience in the financial services industry.  At the end of 2019, Crystal left her successful career to transition into full-time Ministry. She had felt a calling from God, and after praying about it (for 30 days), she decided to apply to Seminary and w...

Hey OTM family! In my last episode of the year (and of this season), I decided to have a Q & A Session. Our community has grown significantly since the inaugural episode in June, 2020. So i wanted to use this opportunity to reset the room, answer a few frequently asked questions about myself, OTM and also share some plans I’m asking God to bless in 2021. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for all of the love...

In the podcast this week, my guest is Mr. Jeremy Wilson. Jeremy is half-Hawaiian and Half indigenous of Canada and embodies the values of both backgrounds.   He grew with a passion for basketball and hoped to play professionally. However the dream was cut short due to an accident causing an injury, and eventually a downward spiral.  After years of substance abuse and hanging out with the wrong cro...

In the episode this week is my conversation  with Mr. Ayebanoa Spiff!  Ayebanoa studied International Business and is a Marketing enthusiast based in Nigeria. He was so done with the pressures of social media (and seeing people only stunting for the gram), that he decided to share a few posts featuring positive conversations between him and his people. These conversations led to the birth of his p...

It’s said that the best way to get ahead is to get started, to that end, in this episode, I am sharing my biggest secret and trick to getting ahead in the new year 😉 Tune in to listen!  Support the show

Have I told you all how appreciative I am for your love, support, and encouragement and for following me?  My episode today is my love gram to you.  Thank you for every follow, repost, like, share, episode download, GUEST APPEARANCE, comment, suggestion, podcast review, critique, note, message, phone call, EVERYTHING!  I don’t know what I am doing 😭. At least once a day, I find myself wondering i...

In this week's podcast is the Executive Coach and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Omowumi Abimbola Akintolayo.  Born with a natural talent to command respect and admiration of everyone in the room, she combined this skill with her desire to help people into a successful business: Leaders Lane, an Executive Coaching and Motivational Boutique. In this episode, not only does Wumi share h...

On thé podcast this week is Weddingprenuer and Events & Wedding Influencer, Wura Manola. Wura is an International Weddings & Events planner. She is the Founder of & Creative Wedding Director at Manola Luxe Weddings, Owner & Wedding blogger of thé Get Wedding Ready YouTuber Channel, and the Founder & Host of the Bridal Brunch Events. Growing up, she knew she wanted to start her...

My guest on my podcast is Vaneeta Kaur. Vaneeta is a creative writer, author, and emotional wellness advocate. As someone who deals with chronic pain due to a rare condition, self-care is an essential part of her daily life. Vaneeta was kind enough to share her experience with her condition and how that led to anxiety and depression at such a young age.  As a coping mechanism and emotional outlet,...

"In 1988, US President Ronald Reagan declared October as a month to recognize the unique grief of bereaved parents in an effort to demonstrate support to the many families who have suffered such a tragic loss ." ( starlegacyfoundation.org ) To commemorate this and bring awareness and support, I speak with a brave young woman who experienced this loss in the first year of her marriage. Sh...

From selling clothes from underneath her bed to selling out pieces and a full-blown exhibit at Nordstorm, Busayo Olupona is determination personified.  She is an attorney, designer, podcast host, traveler, cultural curator, exceptional storyteller, and BOSS BABE. Busayo was a corporate associate at a top tier NYC law firm for years when she started to feel like something was missing. Her love for...

Tiffany-Ann is the Deputy Director of Freight Programs, Education, and Research for the Freight Mobility Unit at the New York City Department of Transportation. She is passionate about Urban Planning, as it relates to transportation and infrastructure, emergency management, environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and equity. In 2017, she attended a conference and was soo disappointed b...

Christine Irvinlyn is an esteemed Financial Manager at a prestigious Economic Development Corporation in New York City. On her quest to restock on her body lotion, on a cold winter day, she took a look at the ingredients of a popular brand and saw that it was full of toxic chemical compounds. That very day, she decided to create products with natural ingredients for herself. Over time, she shared...