PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

In this 2-part episode with Dr. Jasmine L. Jenkins, we have a very candid conversation about achieving goals through risk-taking, practicing consistency and self-awareness. Dr. Jas examines risk-taking and how it played out, in some aspects, of her life.  She provides three key points about risk-taking that are game-changers.  While Dr. Jas dropped many gems in our conversation, the one eye-openin...

It's 2023 an we're back better than ever.  Not only can you get the scoop on what's to come on the PIVOT Podcast, now you can subscribe and get access to guided motivational snippets, information on PIVOT merchandise and so much more.  Go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkpivot/subscribe and subscribe today!  Our first conversation will be on Tuesday, January 10, but take a listen for mo...

Stacey Barlow-Hill is the CEO and Founder of Live Lead Succeed .  She is a Leadership and Lifestyle Coach helping overwhelmed business owners become the best versions of themselves and lead successfully.  Stacey guides her clients through exploring self discovery, overcoming limiting mindsets and developing expert leadership skills so that they can reach ultimate levels of success in bot...

Lady Neila Johnson (Lady J) is the founder and visionary of Sisters Helping Sisters Win, an organization created to help meet the many needs of women.  Lady J is committed to providing support to women, building them up and increasing their awareness of how God sees them.  She has also created a fragrance, with a new one on the way.  Lady J shares wisdom to women who are looking to...

Ms. Chelsey Brown is a senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), a mid-size university in western PA.  While at IUP, she has started a program called 4U Mentoring for foster and independent affiliated students.  Chelsey briefly shares her connection to why this population is so important and shares her vision for the future of 4U.  Chelsey, affectionately known as Ms Chels...

Tiffany Henderson is a partner in the fantastic Taun Henderson Photography.  They travel across the globe creating a breath-taking and magical experience for couples who are looking for their photos and videos to go to another level.  Tiffany shares her pivot experience of transitioning from  her first career in business, to photography.  Tiffany also shares the joys of working...

Dr. Patrice Moss is the Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C.  She enthusiastically shares her PIVOT experience into the STEM field and concludes with the 5 E's - empowering motivational tips for women that are sure to motivate and catapult them into another level of success. 

Rhonda Anderson is a dedicated strategist and attorney with over twenty years of management, legal and compliance experience. Mrs. Anderson has a strong history of exceeding individual and group project administrative goals and incorporating best practices for new organizations. As the owner of Anderson Law Group, she has extensive regulatory and compliance experience concentrating in real estate,...

Lynthia Sheree Scott is the Vice Principal of Bucks County Technical High School.  However, prior to reaching her goals, she was a teen mom who made a controversial decision to take her baby to college.  Lynthia's pivot message is one of forgiving yourself and the importance of not giving up on your dreams.  

Nageena returns for part 2 of our conversation, where she discusses her pivot out of a fearful situation that changed her life.  In this conversation, you'll learn how she emancipated from her father and how this big leap, was a catalyst for many others.  Nageena provides strategies on how you can overcome fear and why it's important to free yourself from the hold that fear can have on y...

Nageena shares are pivot experience of growing up in an abusive household after her mother passed away. Her writing sparked the pivot that gave her the courage to step out, on faith, and make moves that have changed her life.

Vanessa Wilson shares her pivot of experience of going from working full time to a stay-at-home-mom for 22 years.  She and her husband Rev. Shawn Wilson are raising seven beautiful and gifted, children ages 7 to 23. Vanessa shares the challenges of being at home and she also shares the joys of making a faith move.  One of the wonderful parts of her pivot experience is pivoting back into the workfo...

Quinshayah Nocho is a traveling nurse and author of her first book, A Changed Mind. Quinshayah provides a look into her life, her relationship with God, and some of the things she felt as she experienced the loss .   To book Quinshayah to speak,  go to http://Quinshayahnocho.com

Nicky Hedgepeth is the found and CEO of Embrace Grace Skincare.  Nicky pivoted into making natural skin care products after seeing the need for products that will help her sensitive skin.  Nicky has since become an export on natural ingredients that will help your skin and skin tone.  She is known for soaps, sugar scrubs, and facial toners.  You can shop for her products at www...

Joan McClendon is the Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development, Specialized Masters Programs at University of Notre Dame.  She is the co-author of the book titled:  Life on the Fringe:  Testimonies of women moving beyond desperation to faith.  She is an accomplished educator, transformational speaker, coach and entrepreneur.  Joan shares her e...

Lynee Murchison is a professor at Trinity College, where she teaches Communication Law. Lynee shares her PIVOT experience and her journey from news broadcaster hopeful to lawyer!

Christina Thomas has worked in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 20 years. While “living her best life,” she learned that she had stage 2 breast cancer. Hear how she faced her situation and the strategies she used to overcome and win the battle of breast cancer.

In this episode, Dr. Malaika provides an update what listeners can expect on season 3 and how listeners can help increase PIVOTs reach!  Tune in now!

Briana “Bri” Franklin is a businesswoman and philanthropist on a mission to eradicate the $1.7T+ student debt crisis, who after graduating from college with $115K in student debt became all too familiar with the professional and personal hurdles it creates. As the co-founder, President, CEO of The Prosp(a)rity Project, she takes immense pride in crafting the solution that will provide Black girls/...

Kareema Alston, aka, Kareema Knows has been blogging for four years on the topic of singleness, celibacy and relationships.  She currently works with women in her mentoring celibacy group and has been doing so since 2017.  One key point that Kareema shared, is that she helps women see what they're getting in relationships versus what they deserve.  

Dr. Jasmine, aka Dr. Jas... is the Executive Director of Houstonians for Great Public Schools. She is also an adjunct instructor at Rice University and former candidate for Texas State Board of Education. She shares her pivot experience and resources for women interested in transitioning into politics.

Lucia Barrett is an insurance educator, who coaches singles and families on the importance of financial security and protection.  On this episode, she shares her personal experience, that resulted in a mind-shift concerning financial planning.  Lucia provides wisdom and practical knowledge that will result in self-examination and action!  If you're pivoting financially and looking t...

Jennifer Streaks, Money Expert, started her career working in financial compliance for major banking institutions. When the economy started a downward spiral and the housing bubble burst, Jennifer, armed with an MBA, found herself at the center of the storm helping individuals save their homes and pay off their credit card debt. Jennifer has been on every major TV and radio network (MSNBC, FOX, Fo...

Ylang Ylang Taitt is the owner of Sia Candles, which is based in Washington, D.C. Sia Candles are luxurious candles created with a vision. She shares her pivot experience and highlights strategies to assist in managing a 9-5 job and entrepreneur endeavors.

Dr. Malaika starts this episode with a bang.  She shares the direction for the year and asks listeners to support the podcast by doing the following:  1.) email the names of Black/Brown women who are in business and may have the resources to serve and support other Black/Brown women, 2.) listen to past episodes, share, follow or subscribe where podcast are found, and 3.) purchase PIVOT m...