Proven Not Perfect

Send us Fan Mail Village of All -Stars, which YOU are included, we frequently talk to business startup founders, established business leaders and those killing the game in industries - from arts to academia too. We have not yet spoken with an All-Star killing the game in Franchise Ownership... well, we are breaking that streak with an inspired, humble and celebratory conversation with Holly Strick...

Send us Fan Mail Gina Lyons, CEO and Founder of A Vine Affair and I talk about her inspired passion and journey to launch a business that is all about Luxury Experience, featuring Champagne and Caviar. A Vine Affair was founded in 2020 however, Gina's journey to her passion started many years before. Watch for the Podcast to be loaded to Proven Not Perfect YouTube Channel👏🏾 See you in Champ...

Send us Fan Mail Well, this is GOOD... I love to dig into a good conversation on HOT topic... who better to explore the Barbie phenomenon  with other than an accomplished fashion exec, with a great eye... that's just the surface stuff.  Erin Mullaney, Founder of The Naples Collective and I kickoff a multi-part conversation... let us know what you think.  [note: we take a fun clip of ourselves...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation will be nostalgic  for some and motivation to even more... while this is billed "for the Moms".. this is packed with insight for ALL CAREGIVERS (no gender specified)... Enjoy!!! Learn more about Deborah at:  https://www.deborahporter.net Proven Not Perfect™️ is now on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@provennotperfect Follow me on Instagram at: shontra...

Send us Fan Mail My guests, Yvette Foy and Bianca Sams, have been fighting for equity in pay for writers, actors, production staff, makeup artists, craft service workers, boom operators, set crew... and all the integral roles that bring to life the magic of film and tv - these last few months. Likely your summer was begun on the beach... not theirs... Yvette and Bianca host impressive resumes, inc...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation brings us back to focus on the basics, as my guest Cotrenia Hood shares how the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina changed the scope of her work and focus as a business woman. Cotrenia opened her heart to community and small business, and began blazing trails for both... from Louisiana to Florida.. and now increasing her scope to share models of success that are much m...

Send us Fan Mail Natalie Johnson is a consultant and performance coach with over 30 years’ experience working with employers globally. She is the Co-founder and Chief Visionary of ViDL (“vital”) Work, a consulting firm that supports organizations so they can function at full capacity. Natalie’s work focuses on increasing energy, creating team connection, and developing courageous leaders.  She cre...

Send us Fan Mail At the date of release, I say, "Happy Juneteenth" 👏🏾 What better way to celebrate than to bring forward a story of legacy, love and faith. My guest Michelle Greene has accomplished what very few have already, and on path to do so much more! We affirm this as truth as we allow us all to unpack what's in our own sights for impact and achievement. This story will ins...

Send us Fan Mail For a light and silly moment, Bae (Dre) and I share an ongoing conversation about hairstyles... 😂😂😂 Weigh in on Instagram at:  shontrapowell_ProvenNotPerfect  Should we do an ongoing slot???🤔 Follow me on Instagram at: shontrapowell_provennotperfect Follow me on Facebook at: Proven Not Perfect™️ Watch and listen on YouTube:  Proven Not Perfect™️ Join the community for ideas an...

Send us Fan Mail Yoga, Yoga, Yoga.... let's talk about it! Kim Quan is a LuLulemon Ambassador, Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher. Listen in on our conversation about the practice and life.. Follow Kim on Instagram at: @NinjaQuan Follow me on Instagram at:  ShontraPowell_ProvenNotPerfect OR https://www.provennotperfect.com Follow me on Instagram at: shontrapowell_provennotperfect Follow me on Face...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a regular practice of learning and development... booked at least annually? Do your plans include 'whole self' nurture? Are you working to push past anything, or to cultivate more for yourself and your loved ones? Join me for a conversation with Erickajoy Daniels, published Author, Corporate Executive and Gate Girls Founder. We discuss an 'un' confe...

Send us Fan Mail My conversation with Maissa is a BALL of ENERGY JUICE! FOR REAL!  We travel to Nazareth (YES, Israel) to spend time in conversation with Maissa.  ... We get a taste of culture through her shared experiences leading as an executive, and also going back to the beginning to learn about her upbringing in a diverse community of Jewish, Arab, Christian, Muslim and Druze (unique religiou...

Send us Fan Mail There is nothing more special than a sister.  This conversation will fill your heart UP with love and inspiration.   Idara and Eva take us into their world growing up in DC, as well as the jewels learned from their Nigerian parents… Humility + Confidence! Idara and Eva are on a mission to change the way women relate to footwear.  They actually have the audacity to believe that com...

Send us Fan Mail My guest Jen Clark is blazing a career in the non-profit space, reaching Executive C-Suite. She is currently leading the vision and mission for the Southwest Florida Music Education Center ( www.swflmusic.org ), and it is certainly fitting since her whole vibe screams of harmony!  We have a conversation for our own enjoyment and our daughters (and son's) benefit...  Getting o...

Send us Fan Mail Happy NEW YEAR!!! No, it's never too late (at least in January 😂)... I think it's still January..... Welcome BACK to our regular conversations! Full disclosure, we are unfolding THIS new season together.... it will REVEAL as I LET IT COME .... listen in...  you'll see what I mean 😉 Holla' back at:  spowell@provennotperfect.com https://www.provennotperfect.com...

Send us Fan Mail what is spaghetti squash?  what is food up-cycling?  what are up and coming trends in food?  good advice in determining a business partner 'fit'... how do you think about business strategy in these VUCA times (...😉 listen to Ep 33. with Camille Change Gilmore to learn this term) ?  My guest has experience starting and growing successful businesses, and in her words, she...

Send us Fan Mail Proven Not Perfect ™️ Community... in this IN BRIEF episode I talk about how important it is to consider our own VIEWPOINT (period).  If you move off your current position, ever so slightly, doesn't it create more space to compassionately feel, see, believe for another.... think about it ya'll. Let me know what you are seeing 😉 Follow Me on:   Instagram @ shontrapowell_...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you @Camille Chang-Gilmore for joining the Proven Not Perfect ™️ Village of All-Stars! Camille is VP HR and Chief Diversity Officer @BostonScientific and leading broadly in HR as a member of @SHRM Foundation Board.  Camille and I talk about leadership in the since of seasons. She shares a flow that can be encouraging and affirming, and depending on where you find yourself in...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a story to tell? Do you think you need to be trained or expert in someway to write a book? Is passion pulling you to share your beliefs and ideas with others? Have you been through something, or are you going through something that you believe is building story?  In this episode of Proven Not Perfect Podcast, I host published author Quinnise Pettway. Her debut book is...

Send us Fan Mail It's great to have full circle moments when you get 'reintroduced' to a younger sister along your journey... to see the evolution of both them and YOURSELF - nothing better!  This conversation is with someone I affectionately see as a 'mini-me' in her ambition, drive, passion and commitment to increasingly developing herself and her offers in this world. M...

Send us Fan Mail Hey Proven Not Perfect ™️ Community! I have been on the road, feeling all the energy and fatigue that comes with it! Its been All Good and I want to share a few things encountered in my many movements... Its a quick one. I jump right in! Talking about middle ground ... and LOVE ‼️⚖️ I look forward to hearing from you at: https://www.provennotperfect.com Follow or DM on Instagram a...

Send us Fan Mail Women Health is Family Health, I BELIEVE this.  Most women take their role of being a CENTER in their home seriously. We (inserting myself) feel the need to keep it moving to be there for the souls that we love ♥️ .Mommying a girl is different... as women, we can reflect upon what was good, or not good, about how we ourselves were mommied... we imitate and emulate the vibe we saw...

Send us Fan Mail Conversation Journey🎙w/ my Village of All-Stars Member Yvette Foy...  ‼️ She's a Baddie Ya'll... don't believe me... just listen to her bio🙂 She is in my "Village of All-Stars"  What do people admire about you? I share what I admire about Yvette... she REALLY does and has always sees people...👀 How is life for imaginative mind... preserving the creativit...

Send us Fan Mail How are you doing? Has anything shifted for you as so many things are reopening? Let's INHALE and EXHALE on this ... It's just ME and YOU ☺️ https://www.provennotperfect.com Follow at:  shontrapowell_provennotperfect on Instagram  Follow me on Instagram at: shontrapowell_provennotperfect Follow me on Facebook at: Proven Not Perfect™️ Watch and listen on YouTube:  Proven...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Conversation Journey... Would you do a house swap with another family? .. Not sure why that matters 🤷🏽‍♀️ Decision to go back to school as an adult... make sense to you 🤔 Creative Agencies sound like a cool place to start a career.. opened many doorways👩🏽‍🎨 Work/Life pivots are R-E-A-L... builds character ☺️... yes, no... maybe so.....🤔 Shout out to parents who buil...