PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

Felicia Dunn is a civilian nurse for the Department of Defense, in Bavaria, Germany.  She and her family moved to Germany from Virginia and experienced multiple pivots that have changed her life.  Our conversation covers faith in God, how to respond to fear, and how setting goals and trusting the process bring forth blessings that could never be imagined.  

Naomi is a Brand Visibility/Mindset Coach and 2x TEDx Speaker.  She is a best selling author and listed in the top 100 women inspiring in Nigeria.  Naomi has traveled across the globe telling her story and how she overcame domestic abuse.  She now encourages women to understand their worth, their purpose and the power of their story.  She is on a life mission to die empty. &nbs...

Maya Cryor is a director, writer, and producer - she's a modern day creator located in California.  On this episode, Maya shares the mental pivot that she experienced during COVID-19 and how God is helping her mentally and emotionally while living through the pandemic.  Once Maya experience her breakthrough, she found alternative ways to connect with friends and regained her sense of sel...

Bola Audena is a trusted and strategic business advisor to business owner, CEOs, corporate executives and non profit boards.  She has been featured in the November issue of Black Enterprise Magazine.  she is also the co-host of Some Day Is Today podcast, where she and her husband focus on encourages folks to live their best life. 

Alexis Dobbins is the founder of Positive Families, LLC, which is designed to improve co-parenting family dynamics and empower parents who are doing the "school thing" at home as a result of COVID-19.  If you're looking to move into 2021 with a better co-parenting relationship, then Kids Need 2 if for you.  Go to www.kidsneed2.com and learn more.  If you've been struggling to figure...

Deanna Allen is the co-founder of Gifted and Glory.  Gifted and Glory is a boutique, gifting and personal shopping concierge that specializes in curated gifts for any event, celebration or just because.  Gifted and Glory believes that a woman's power and glory shines through when she is walking in purpose and appreciated by her tribe.

Dr. Kristin L. Jones is a regulatory writer for a pharmaceutical company and an essential oil education.  She is also the author of new two articles under her Medical Minutes blog on the RCheryse Digital Marketing and Online Magazine.   Dr. Kristin earned a Ph. D. where she studied cancer biology.  While she continues to write, you can also find her training and informing Black...

We are joined by Denise Taylor, Lydia Robinson and Sheila Forestal-Gibson in our Series titled - Do Something - A Conversation with Women Impacting Black and Brown Children during Racial Tension and Social Injustice.  Denise Taylor is back with us and talks about the impact she's having on children in the fields of education.  Lydia Robinson is the founder and Director of Scene - N - Action - Prod...

Dr. Michelle Cintron works in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - trained in Sports Medicine.  She is located in Allentown, PA.  Michelle shares her PIVOT experience about the journey into the medicine field.  She encourage the PIVOT family to "find that thing you love and dive in!"  

Candace is the owner of Purposefully Soaring Counseling Services, LLC and is a mental health counseling practice located in the Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and New Jersey areas.  Her practice is unique as it is staffed with 6 clinicians of color, supporting client with issues of all sorts of mental health concerns.  The mission of her practice is to support clients with learning how to soar with purpos...

Tolu Michaels is a personal brand strategist from Nigeria and the author of the new book Show Up.  Tolu challenges her clients to exhibit courage over confidence and shares how she motivates and educates clients as they journey into greatness. 

Cheryle Jackson is the CEO of Grit and Grace The Movement, a global business leader, TEDx speaker, former candidate of the U.S. Senate and former CEO of the Chicago Urban League.  She shares the small, medium, and large pivots that have shaped where she is today!  

Season two starts off with a new twist.  We're having a conversation with moms helping their sons PIVOT during a time of racial injustice!  Dr. Sarah Jones, Alexis Dobbins, Rachelle Byars-Sargent, and Dr Cherita Weatherspoon, share their stories of how they're helping their sons navigate life amidst George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustice!

This episode provides information about season 2 and a creative expression in response to the results of the decision not to charge officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor.

This is a REWIND of Ep. 24 with Jessica Perez, who is now the author of her very first children's book, The Adventures of Susana!  Enjoy!

This episode is raw, real, and right from the heart!  What can we do with our resources, influence, position and our voice as a response to racism and injustice.  George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many more have lost their lives to the ugliness of violence, rooted in hate!  Jacob Blake is fighting for his! What can we do?  What difference can we make?  

In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Melyssa Rodgers about moving to Paris, France and the challenges, teachable moments, and revelations that she navigated during her pivot experience.  

Dr. Zanthia Reddish is the Founder and CEO of Impoweredd, LLC.  Her PIVOT experience involves the journey from AAU mom, college-athlete mom to NBA mom.  Dr. Zanthia and her husband are now helping other parents, whose student athletes are on the journey towards success.

Sometimes your hard work and education lead you down a path that you didn't imagine.  Join us as we talk with Ms Zainab Fadlu-Deen as she shares her story about her love for the science field, her passion for cultural diversity and education and the twists and turns that led to the unexpected door of opportunity.  

Pivot Podcast host, Malaika Turner continues the conversation on how folks in the Black and Brown community can pivot, during a pandemic, and still win.  She specifically encourages her audiences to figure out how they can be a solution to the problem, by stepping away from the "noise" and being creative, innovative and active.  

Bukola Arije, founder of Mich and Barj,  joins us from Nigeria to share about her PIVOT experience as a fashion designer who was faced with major challenges as a result of the coronavirus.  Bukola shares her powerful mission and ability to be flexible in a time of uncertainty in the fashion industry.   IG: @michandbarj

Dr. Zanthia Reddish is the Founder and CEO of Impoweredd, LLC.  Her PIVOT experience involves the journey from AAU mom college-athlete mom to NBA mom.  Dr. Zanthia and her husband are now helping other parents, whose student athletes are on the journey towards success.  

Raquel Jackson, founder of Sew Sable, talks about her journey after childbirth and reconnecting with passion to sew and create! 

Jessica Perez is the co-owner of GRTR Management - a consulting agency that secures branding and speaking paternerships.  

Chavonne Hodges is the founder of GrillzandGranola - a New York City-based fitness company that curates and creates community-based experiences powered by women of color, starting with their signature class, Trap Aerobics.