She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

5th May is the International Day of the Midwife, shining a light on the important work that midwives of worldwide to deliver the worlds children. So I thought I would repost my interview with one of the most inspiring midwives in the US and that is no exaggeration.  Jennie Joseph,  CEO of Commonsense Childbirth based in Florida, has worked tirelessly through her The JJ Way™ method  to educate, emp...

This week is a REWIND episode, originally published in February 2018  = we go back into the vault for this episode on relationships - you know that intimate one you have for life. In this COVID19 culture there is a lot happening in this space and I thought this may be helpful. I share what are the 8 principles  that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 20 years . And whether you a...

In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak to Rhonda Joy McLean, President and CEO of RJMLEADS LLC, a leadership consulting and career advancement company based in New York City.  She is the former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., a global publishing company, where she managed one-third of the law department and provided legal support for over 200 clients for nearly 20 years, including Tim...

In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak with Valerie Rainford, who is founder and CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies - a consulting firm that works with senior leaders in corporate America to increase the representation of diverse talent. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge gained from her 12 years at JP Morgan Chase. We talk about her passion for her work, how she is trying to make sense of Co...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share in this COVID19culture the places in my life where i have had to 'pivot' - because i cant keep doing the same thing.    FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I share my Self Care SOS approaches. This is reflecting the conversations I am having with my clients as we navigate the impact of COVID19.  Self care in these times are not about a nice to have - it is essential living - lets have a look at what you could be doing - what we can be doing.  FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free sel...

In this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .  Meredith Anderson, Ph. D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.  Dr Anderson's publications have foc...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my response to CoVID 19 and what I am doing and I offer you two resources to help with your self care and keeping you sane in these extraordinary time.  In these shorts, ( its not that short this week!)   I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, t...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my insight that attitude is everything. How we approach our life absolutely matters to what we have in our life. Hope it helps your day and week.  In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspir...

In this weeks episode is the last but not least amazing woman in my UNCF series - highlight the work to support the future of our Black Young people. I am so happy that we have Taliah Givens in the guest chair.  Taliah is the Senior Director of UNCF Student Professional Development Programs she has led the strategic direction and management of over 30 UNCF internship programs. In the past 5-years,...

In this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .  Meredith Anderson, Ph. D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.  Dr Anderson's publications have foc...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I rewind to a really early episode with Paulette Rowe, currently President of Paysafe, formerly at Facebook and MD at Barclays Bank. You will learn so much about what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and more. Get your notebooks ready as the barriers are not match for Paulette's resilience and grit.  Have you checked out my new online...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I rewind to an episode from October 2017 - where I share with you my self care SOS. It's been quite a week so I thought we can all do with some extra attention on our self. See if you can take on at least one or two of these this week. and look at the difference that it will make.    have you checked out my new online program Execute Your D...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my  experience and insight that it is never the 'right time' to go for your dream in life. The right time is not coming so might as well get on with it!! Its a choice we make.  I am hoping it inspires you to go for your dream in 2020? In these shorts,  I share with you what is the...

On this weeks episode we have Patrice Washington in the guest chair. This is part 2, so if you haven't listened to part 1 Episode 88 remember to go back to listen to that one. Patrice is the Wisdom & Wealth Money Maven, Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a personal finance training and development firm focused on moving you from debt management to money mastery. She is committed to redefi...

On this weeks episode we have Patrice Washington in the guest chair Patrice is the Wisdom & Wealth Money Maven, Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a personal finance training and development firm focused on moving you from debt management to money mastery. She is committed to redefining wealth for our generation. She is all about chasing purpose not money.  Patrice is no.1 best-selling au...

 Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my highlights of 2019 having done my review. I am hoping it inspires you to review last year. Just because we are now in 2020 doesn't mean you can't review what happened in 2019. And then comes the foundation for a fabulous New year and New decade? In these shorts,  I share with...

In this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Therese Badon, VP of Development at UNCF. She is the first in a UNCF series over the next few weeks.   Therese responsible for overseeing  an annual revenue goal of $12 million. Before coming to UNCF, Badon served as the executive director of alumni relations and annual giving at UNCF. started her career at  Capital One Bank, where she worked for 12...

This week as we look at the question on how to live a life by design and not default we gain our inspiration from three of my former guest's courageous moments. We hear their life lessons and the power of going beyond fear. I love all my guest and their stories, I am sure you will too.  1st - Reverend Itang Young previous guest on episode episode 61 , Assistant Minister of Abyssinian Baptist Churc...

This week’s She’s Got Drive features my interview with Natasha Lambkin. Natasha shares about her journey towards forming the faith based lifestyle brand named Tashee. Her style and brand is full of flair and creativity. Her collections are aimed at women of all ages, but Natasha is passionate about promoting modesty in fashion, with the belief that true modesty comes from the inside. Natasha share...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Reviewing your year can be a powerful way to end 2019. Finding  a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake,  a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience.  This week I talk you through some helpful and po...

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about us daring to dream and the power of gaining the courage to share what we want for ourselves. Is there a dream that you have this is for you? In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiri...

This week on the show we talk about Accountability Partnership as a structure to support us on the things that we care about and the goals that we have.  These can be either work goals or more general life goals.  AP's are a way to ensure that you stay on track and in action.  I talk with my own accountability partner Martine Severin, a Chicago and LA based fashion and lifestyle photographer where...

This week in the guest chair Part 2 of my interview with the wonderful Michelle Miller. Michelle shares about the power of sponsorship, her relationship with her father, and how fear can still stop her at times.  Don't you love her as much as I do?.  Michelle Miller is the co-host of "CBS This Morning: Saturday." and egularly appears on the "CBS Evening News," "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Sunday Mo...

This week in the guest chair we have the wonderful Michelle Miller. We talk about what filing gives us and the inevitability of it on route to our success. You will Love her - I did.  Michelle Miller is the co-host of "CBS This Morning: Saturday." and egularly appears on the "CBS Evening News," "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Sunday Morning."   Miller has reported on many stories of national and inter...