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

This week’s She’s Got Drive is part 2 of my  interview with April Walker. This inspirational woman could be described as a trailblazer, as one of the first to bring Hip-Hop fashion to ‘Street Style’. At the age of 21, her passion for clothes led her to create her first fashion brand, Fashion in Effect and open a shop in Brooklyn.   In the 90’s April launched her brand Walker Wear. April work with...

This week’s She’s Got Drive is the first of a two-part interview with April Walker. This inspirational woman could be described as a trailblazer, as one of the first to bring Hip-Hop fashion to ‘Street Style’. At the age of 21, her passion for clothes led her to create her first fashion brand, Fashion in Effect and open a shop in Brooklyn.   In the 90’s April launched her brand Walker Wear. April...

Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding...

Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding...

 This weeks episode we have a female Tech veteran Michele Grant. She is a Strategy & Operations Executive Business Consultant specializing in Digital Technology Project, Program and Portfolio Management. Michele has 18+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results and effective change for Fortune 500 firms across a wide range of industries including enterprise software, digital marketing,...

In this weeks episode I share the powerful life changing lessons I have learnt over the last 4 months since I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. These are lessons applicable to anyone who is going through a life change. And find out the gifts that I have been given through this. You will get to hear how you can go about causing a transformation in your life.  Grab your 4 Step Goal Keeper: I plan my...

This weeks Episode I share with you how to nail the 2019 goals you set in the last quarter of the year. It is NOT too late my friend.  Find out how to review where you are, how to get encourage action and things to plan to ensure success. Listen and let's do this.  Grab your pdf on The Operating States:  For your guide on the Operating States download it here  shirleymcalpine.com/operatingstates G...

Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding...

This week in the guest chair we have part 2 with Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA.  Cecilia is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to  to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to edu...

This week in the guest chair we have Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA. This is Part 1 of my interview with Cecilia who  is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to  to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and depar...

Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guidin...

Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guidin...

On this weeks episode in the guest chair is Kristin Fraser, CEO and Creative Director of Trèfle Designs designer. I met and spoke to her at Essence Fest Fashion House. n 2008, designer Kristin Frazer birthed her company focused on swimwear for women. After a few years she created  a kids swimwear line and a  new resort-wear collection for women She has had  write-ups in local, regional and interna...

Welcome to  the second sole edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! Its like a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am us...

Welcome to  the first sole edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! Its like a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am usi...

A year since Mum passed this is for her, and to her.    This week we also repost  the wonderful Dawanna Williams Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners sitting in the guest chair . One of only a handful of black females owning a commercial development business in the NYC area. An experienced real estate development and investment firm focused on developing distinctive real es...

This Week we have combat veteran, national Security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry. This unique and courageous black woman has served in Kuwait and Iraq, and is now one of a handful of black women called on to speak about defense policy, national security and veteran affairs. She also writes about how Women veterans can build their civilian life after leaving active service.  Asha  is...

It is not everyday that you get to speak to a Reverend who is a Black Woman and I am so happy to be bringing you Reverend Itang H. Young  who is one of the most prolific and eloquent preachers of the gospel in this generation. Itang  currently serves as the Assistant Minister for Youth at The Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York. And has dedicated much of her time and talents towards...

Yes back with part 2 of this live recording of She’s Got Drive from Eaton Workshop Hotel in DC. Really this interview is so rich!! I loved spending time with Lesley.  As a reminder... Lesley is Chief Executive Officer at Tshimologong Precinct in Johannesburg  a Wits University initiative that propels skills development for employability and entrepreneurship in the digital economy through collabora...

Yes She’s Got Drive was live at The Eaton Workshop Hotel in DC and on Facebook last month . Here is part 1 of  the wonderful interview. Lesley is Chief Executive Officer at Tshimologong Precinct in Johannesburg  a Wits University initiative that propels skills development for employability and entrepreneurship in the digital economy through collaboration with provincial government, corporates and...

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 weeks episode is my Keynote for the virtual I AM MOM SUMMIT that was held last month from 13-14 March. Although it was for Mums it really is applicable to us all. I hope you enjoy it.  I hope you continue to enjoy our conversation -  Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @ @shirleymcalpine_ ❤️  I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I ha...

This weeks episode we have PART 2 of Vyla Rollins interview. Vyla has been a Organizational Psychologist for 25 years and Executive Director of London Business School Leadership Institute. She works with Presidents and Executives, through her executive coaching and consulting. And is a Board member of Core Social Leadership.  Mentioned in this episode  Episode 8: Work on your P.I.E to Enhance your...

This weeks episode we have Vyla Rollins Vyla Rollins in the Guest Chair. Organisational Psychologist for 25 years and Executive Director of London Business School Leadership Institute. She works with Presidents and Executives, through her executive coaching and consulting. And is a Board member of Core Social Leadership.  Mentioned in this episode  Grab your pdf on The Operating States:  For your...

As we come to this stage in the year its time to check in on your  goals. Many people miss out this important step and if you want to achieve your goals in life, a review is one of the best things that you can do to be successful. In This REWIND episode is I guide you through a method to look at how you are doing so far, so that you can stay on track, or even for some of you I know its to get back...