PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

Denise Taylor, owner of Kindness Counts Learning Center, talks about her humble beginnings and shares 3 strategies that will help you PIVOT both personally and professionally. 

Let's talk about the Black and Brown community PIVOTing during the pandemic.  This episode introduces the new direction of the next few episodes, where we offer strategies to help the Black and Brown community thrive mentally, financially, personally, and physically during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

Foluso G. is with us on Ep. 20, all the way from Nigeria, to share why 2020 is the year of PIVOTing.  

Quintina Thomas shares her PIVOT experience from mental health professional to business owner.  She talks about the importance of doing the research, being determined and knowing your why - when PIVOTing.  You'll also learned how she's, unexpectedly, has been seen her two professions blend to help her community.

Dr. Weatherspoon shares her PIVOT experience and the change that took place that led her to go from being a superwoman, to finding her own "personal superpower!"  And now, she is doing life changing work that will impact the masses!

Portia Diaz made the move to leave her comfortable job in higher education, at a midsize public institution, and open a Donut Connection franchise shop.  Today, she's the owner and co-owner of 4 business, and is still expanding her vision of entrepreneurship  to new business ventures.  

Michele Denson - now the owner of Beautiful Butterflies Child Care Center, talks about the day she made the decision to leave her job and start something new!  She reminds us to stay true to ourselves and be confident when making those dramatic changes in our lives, that we feel drawn to make.

Angelita Byrd made a decision that changed her life and is still having a ripple effect.  She has learned how to live, fail, learn and succeed.  This week, Angelita tells her story - raw, real, and right on time!  She drops a few nuggets that you don't want to miss!    

We are currently experiencing a pandemic that has totally changed the way we live, learn, and love.  Schools have shut down, restaurants have closed, and people are being forced to live in isolation.   In this episode of Pivot, we address self-reflection and actively discovering the pre-wired greatness that is already in us during a time of job loss, loss of human connection, and more.  Tune in ri...

In this episode, creative visionary Karema Akilah teaches us the importance of seeing things as if they were already completed - even in the midst of adversity! Her ability to bounce-back, think- back and give-back have produced successful businesses that have a far reaching impact on generations to come!

Nicole Holloway, owner of Pure Sweat, an infrared sauna experience, joins the PIVOT family and shares her experience about the importance of valuing self, stepping out into the unknown, and staying committed to seeing the vision come to life.  

Janelle Kilson picked up and moved her three children across the country and two weeks later, found herself laid off before she could even unpack.  Her PIVOT experience addresses disappointment, resilience, and WINNING!

In the midst of the No’s, recognize that it only means WHAT’S NEXT! This is not the time to give up. When your idea gets rejected, its time to expect that WHAT’S NEXT is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Today we’re talking Self-Sabotage. We’ll identify 10 signs of self-sabotage and ways to combat against these behaviors that are destroy our ability to experience success and completion! In this episode Dr. Turner is authentic and open about her own experience with sabotaging her projects.

Don’t go through life satisfied with the same-ole-same-ole. Stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. There’s so much more out there...so let’s stretch our professional muscle!

Are you trying to do “it” by yourself? It’s time to create the DREAM TEAM! We’re talking forgiveness, openness and success.

If you get tunnel vision when thinking about what you lack and it results in impulse decisions...short-term solutions, and fear...this episode is for you!

This episode will address what you believe in you and it’s impact on your wins!

This week we’ll take a look at Beyoncé’s advice on valuing ourselves and tapping into our unique selves.

This episode provides listeners with 3 tips to jumpstart their speaking skills and confidence with the ADP Method.