Ready Set Collaborate with Wanda Pearson

Send us Fan Mail What if the fastest way to grow your revenue is to ask better questions and make buying easier? We sit down with sales pro, trainer, and author Bruce Hill to unpack the simple habits that turn conversations into clients and teams into consistent performers. Bruce shares the Four P framework that runs his business: people, promise, process, and pricing. We talk through how to defin...

Send us Fan Mail What if the strongest marketing plan is actually your identity? We sit down with Dr. Toccara Nicole—author, publisher, and the Identity Architect—to unpack how a rooted sense of self transforms your writing, your leadership, and your ability to build a platform that lasts. From the first spark in a co-author project to a book that became a lifeline for people in transition, she sh...

Send us Fan Mail What if your hardest season could become the raw material for a stronger, kinder you? We sit down with counselor and coach Stephanie Almond—founder of Refined Lives LLC and co‑founder of the Never Alone Foundation—to unpack how faith, practical tools, and community support can turn pain into purpose. Stephanie shares her personal journey from a turbulent childhood to building a co...

Send us Fan Mail What if the heaviest weight you carry isn’t on your body but in your story? We sit down with Master Certified Abundant Life Coach and NLP practitioner Brittnee Wilder to trace a remarkable arc—from faith-filled roots and profound grief to a grounded, joyful practice that helps women reclaim their power. Brittnee opens up about losing multiple loved ones in quick succession and the...

Send us Fan Mail Discovering your authentic voice is a journey worth taking. Dr. Samantha Deloache shares how she broke free from the constraints of a single professional identity to create a unique path combining pharmacy expertise with powerful communication coaching. "I've always believed that you shouldn't fit in one box," Dr. Deloache explains, describing her transition fr...

Send us Fan Mail Nichica F Melton doesn't mince words when it comes to productivity: most of us are trapped by "bogus strategies" that keep us overwhelmed without delivering results. As a five-time published author, mother of six, and productivity coach, she's lived the struggle of drowning in obligations while putting on a brave face. "Check on your strong friends,"...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling paralyzed by headlines about AI replacing humans or mass layoffs? Denise Renee offers a powerful antidote: collaboration. The "Business Book Bestie" returns to the Ready Set Collaborate podcast to share how leaning into community can transform your career and creative pursuits. Drawing from her extensive writing experience dating back to 1999, Denise reveals why...

Send us Fan Mail When Glenda Hicks discovered that 80% of nonprofit work was being done by just 20% of board members, she knew something had to change. Drawing from her CPA background and decades of nonprofit experience, she created an innovative solution that's transforming board effectiveness nationwide. In this eye-opening conversation, Glenda reveals the fundamental challenges facing nonp...

Send us Fan Mail Unlocking the extraordinary potential of neurodiversity in the workplace takes center stage in this eye-opening conversation with Tara May, CEO of Aspiritech. As both a seasoned digital transformation expert and mother to an autistic son, Tara brings a uniquely powerful perspective to her leadership of North America's largest employer of autistic adults. From its humble begin...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how Felicia Pollard, a transformative force in the beauty industry, turned personal setbacks into empowering comebacks. With over three decades of experience, Felicia's story of resilience is nothing short of inspiring. From her early entrepreneurial sparks ignited by the community around her to her significant roles with industry leaders like Dudley Products, she sh...

Send us Fan Mail When was the last time you thought about who would inherit your possessions if something happened to you tomorrow? Not just the big things like your house or car, but the cherished items that carry sentimental value – the family Bible passed down through generations, your grandmother's recipe book, or even the special jewelry you wear every day? In this eye-opening conversati...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of touch with Dr. Dominique Carson, a licensed massage practitioner whose hands have healed hundreds while her voice advocates for wellness everywhere. From her Brooklyn roots to her recent honorary doctorate, Dr. Carson's path showcases how listening to your inner calling—and your grandmother's wisdom—can reveal your true purpose. &quot...

Send us Fan Mail What transforms a devastating personal setback into a springboard for success? Certified life coach Evancia Barron reveals the remarkable journey that earned her the title "The Bounce Back Coach" in this deeply personal and transformative conversation. After experiencing the shock of a broken engagement and sudden unemployment in an unfamiliar city, Evancia discovered th...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of aligning your inner purpose with entrepreneurial success in this enlightening conversation with digital marketing strategist Rachel Ligon. Drawing from her extensive background in news production at NBC and ABC affiliates, as well as her work behind the scenes at major studios like Tyler Perry, Disney, and Amazon, Rachel shares the revolutionar...

Send us Fan Mail What if your business could thrive while actually making the world better? In this transformative conversation, Stephen Sakach reveals how embedding empathy into business operations creates both profit and purpose through his revolutionary BLISS (Build Love into Scalable Systems) philosophy. A stunning revelation frames our discussion: only 21% of employees find meaning in their w...

Send us Fan Mail What if everything you believed about your own creativity was wrong? Melissa Dinwiddie spent 15 years convinced she wasn't creative at all - a remarkable confession from someone who's now a Juilliard-trained dancer, professional artist, jazz singer, and creative consultant to companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce. The turning point in Melissa's journey came at...

Send us Fan Mail Join me, Wanda Pearson, as we uncover the secrets to successful multi-generational collaboration in the workplace with our esteemed guest, Marianne Bailey. Marianne, the founder of the Senior Success Advocate and the Hip Senior, shares her expert insights on how businesses can bridge the generational divide to unlock innovation and productivity. This episode promises to enlighten...

Send us Fan Mail The aging population in America is growing rapidly – over 11,000 people turn 65 daily – yet many seniors and their families find themselves unprepared for the challenges of housing transitions and aging well. Jane Lomas, founder of Cherokee Rose Senior Living Solutions and certified senior home coach, who joins Wanda Pearson on Ready Set Collaborate to share her compassionate appr...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself fighting against a calling that feels too big, too demanding, too disruptive to your carefully constructed life? Coco Collier knows this tension intimately. After battling uterine cancer and finally settling into a peaceful rhythm, she found herself repeatedly approached by strangers sharing stories of their darkest moments – divine appointments that couldn&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Financial literacy shouldn't be a mystery, yet so many entrepreneurs struggle to navigate funding options beyond traditional banking. That's exactly why my conversation with Precious Johnson of WeInform Consulting Group is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their business or invest in real estate. Precious brings refreshing clarity to the often-murky world of busin...

Send us Fan Mail Evangelist Bertha Winston opens up about her remarkable journey from financial struggle to global influence in this powerful conversation about faith and finances. As a Forbes-featured financial expert whose accolades include Billboard's 2024 Top Woman in Business and Ministry, Bertha shares the pivotal moment that changed everything - realizing at age 62 she wasn't fina...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when personal trauma transforms into community healing? June Hill's story offers a powerful blueprint for turning pain into purpose. June Hill never planned to become a behavioral health advocate. But after surviving domestic violence and founding A Dream Foundation Center in 2018, she discovered layers of generational patterns in her own life that needed address...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself caught in a web of drama that seems impossible to escape? Do toxic relationships keep you from fulfilling your true potential? In this enlightening conversation, boundaries coach and author Pamela Beard unveils the hidden dynamics of triangulation—a pattern that traps countless people in cycles of emotional conflict. Pamela, author of "Triangulati...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kyri Mosley's journey from hospital beds to cookie sheets will leave you inspired and hungry for more. Diagnosed with stage four Ewing sarcoma in 2019 and told her treatment was "pretty inhumane," she not only survived but transformed her life's purpose. Today, she stands proudly as a "thriver" who turned personal trauma into sweet success. As the...

Send us Fan Mail What's the real difference between entrepreneurs who struggle and those who thrive? Jim Weldon, a dynamic entrepreneur who has co-founded six companies and built sales teams generating hundreds of millions in revenue, breaks it down with refreshing honesty on this episode of Ready Set Collaborate. Weldon introduces us to the concept of "professional entrepreneurship&quot...