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

In this weeks Episode we have Black Kryeol Farmer Leah Penniman, Founder Co- Executive Director of Soul Fire Farm. And Author of Farming While Black and social activist; Leah believes that now is the  time we reclaim our relationship to the land and our food.  Her Farm is a People of Color led project that works to dismantle racism in the food systems through the low cost fresh-food delivery servi...

REWIND And COME AGAIN! Yes I am all about us creating the life we want this year so we must listen again to this wisdom. I wanted to repost this interview. it is very powerful.  Ellen Burton, inspirational leadership Executive Coach, Business Lecturer and Motivational speaker takes the guest chair. She leads us through her 4 steps on manifesting the life that you want. Notebooks at the ready. Find...

Part 2 of my conversation with Nikki Bethel, SVP of Talent Management at HBO. We discover more about her work and how she has achieved her success  at HBO, the imposter syndrome and her most courageous moment.  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 -...

Nikki Bethel - New episode !!!! - YOU are going to love, love,  love this episode. I sat down with SVP of Talent Management at HBO,  Nikki Bethel and we became Sistafriends that day. She is so wonderful. Our conversation moved us to tears, had us laughing and sharing such beautiful moments. Less of me interviewing, more of two women sharing a moment. Oh yes this is Part 1- there was so much richne...

In this weeks episode two of my former guests are sharing a courageous moment in their life to inspire us to take action in our own lives. Sometimes the thing that is in the way of us achieving our goals is fear. What if we could go beyond our fear? What would we do then?  Deep appreciation to Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - And Sharlene Brown  Executive Director of the ...

In this weeks episode I walk you through my approach to creating my 2019 goals. Building on the previous episodes on goal setting,  this week is a step by  step process to getting closer to the life that you want.  I share what I am doing this year and  I have also produced a free download "Your 4 Step Goal Keeper"  to support you with creating your goals, getting started on your first actions and...

Jacqueline Nickelberry is the creative force behind the lifestyle blog   www. JackieUnfiltered.com and YouTube Channel, Jackie Unfiltered TV on fashion, food and fitness. Jackie is a frequently invited speaker at conferences and events. For 10 years, she has worked with the Apollo Theater to raise money in support of the Apollo’s art education programs which provide opportunities to over 10,000 st...

In this weeks episode Donna Fraser is a demonstration of courage, resilience and tenacity. Donna is one of the UK’s most successful 400m runners who competed at 4 consecutive Olympic Games and is now the Vice President and the Equality, Diversity & Engagement Lead to the sports governing body, UK Athletics. She was formerly the President of the South of England Athletics Association and from 2013-...

STOP - step away from the 2019 goal setting - its that time of year where you are constantly receiving blogs and articles on your 2019 Goals  - but there is something for you MUST to do first and in this solo episode I share with you what that it is. This will create the foundation for you to achieve your goals in 2019 in fact. AND, I am sharing my initial reflections my 10 lessons from 2018 - and...

 In this episode we have Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - a national organization providing Black women a political home dedicated to harness their power to elect Black women, influence elections and advance progressive policies. Glynda is an advocate and political strategist and the former Executive Director of Education Voters of New York.  She  was the Chief of Staff t...

I am dropping the life Gems that Michelle Obama gave me and many others. On Tuesday 13th November I was one of 14,000 people to see Michelle Obama in conversation with Oprah Winfrey on her first stop of her 'Becoming' Book Tour. Michelle was inspiring, funny, imaginative, challenging, courageous, honest, open, thoughtful, playful, appreciative and a woman with absolute style inside and out. I was...

This week in the guest chair is Tiffany Dufu. Author of Drop the Ball, this is Tiffany's memoir and manifesto that shows women how to to let go. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.” Named to Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is Founder and CEO of  The Cru , a peer coaching service for women looking to...

This week sitting in the guest chair is Sharlene Brown the executive director of The Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion. Previously, she served as National Director of Oikocredit-USA, where she raised investment capital and provided development education on micro-finance and social performance to investors with more than US$35 million in assets. She has previously  overseen  projects...

After four months away we re-launch She’s Got Drive Podcast with some small changes, but what has not changed is the amazing women that I interview to inspire you to be the driver in your own life.  This week is 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 developm...

This weeks episode my guest is Karen Chaplin. Karen is an independent Education Management Professional. She was the former County Supervisor of Education for Essex and Passaic counties, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, the Coordinator of Regional Post-Release Programs, GED Program Director at the Jamesburg New Jersey Training School for Boys, and special education instructor for th...

Welcome to the First Anniversary of She's Got Drive Podcast and this week I take you back to our first episode recorded live at the Apollo in May 21017. I am so proud of hosting this podcast and am grateful to  all my guests and you for listening and supporting She's Got Drive. I hope you enjoy listening to this again or for many of you it will be for the first time. In this episode, five wonderfu...

This weeks episode has Naomi Emiko,  Head  of Corporate Communications at Dorothee Schumacher in the guest chair. A former fashion stylist for Vogue Germany, Vogue Japan and Vogue Italy, and 'cut her teeth' at Conde Nast. She  is now responsible for global communications, strategic PR and content creation at Dorothee Schumacher, as well as a guest lecturer at the University of Mannheim, Germany.  ...

This week we have the second Pasha Cook episode. Founder of Pasha Cook Associates, an image and branding consulting agency that helps their clients take their brand to the next level. She is the author of Brand Yourself Like a Champion , Cultivating Brand Excellence. She is also a wardrobe/fashion  stylist for celebrity athletes. Hear more wisdom from this personal Brand expert who is passionate a...

In this weeks episode we have Pasha Cook founder of Pasha Cook Associates, an image and branding consulting agency that helps their clients take their brand to the next level. She is the author of Brand yourself like a Champion, Cultivating Brand Excellence. She is also a wardrobe/fashion  stylist for celebrity athletes. She is so inspiring that this is part 1 of the interview and the follow up wi...

As we come to this stage in the year its time to check in on your 2018 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. This week 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 on track. Al...

In this weeks episode with have Renee Edwards Director | Editor |Producer | Writer. A  multi-award winning film maker with over 25 years experience. Renée is the Director of  'One Note at a Time', to be released in 2018. The film documents New Orleans' musicians and a Clinic which helps to save their lives, post Hurricane Katrina.  It's has been awarded 'Film of the Festival', 'Best Feature Docume...

This weeks  solo episode is on relationships - you know that  intimate one you have for life. I share what are the 8 principles  that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 18 years . And whether you are with your partner for 1 year or 10 years these will hopefully inspire you to bring something new to it.  If you want to have a breakthrough in your relationship and have a loving on...

In this weeks episode we have Margaret Greer, National Race Equality Officer for UNISON, the largest Trade Union in Europe. Margaret has been an activist and community based organizer for several years. She was the first winner of UNISON’S Nelson Mandela Award for outstanding work in the fight against racism and inequality. On this weeks episode we talk about how she has turned a tough experience...

In this weeks episode we have Angelique Miles a leading Wellness Warrior and Influencer following a successful  20 year career in the entertainment industry. Angelique Miles was  responsible for signing publishing deals with platinum and Grammy-nominated artists such as Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliot, just to name a few.  Angelique’s main goal is to empower and educate by providing fres...

In this weeks episode with have Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Ph. D,  is a marine biologist, policy expert, and founder of Ocean Collectiv , a consulting firm for conservation solutions grounded in social justice.  One of only a handful of Black women working in this field  Ayana really speaks powerfully about  what we are doing to this beautiful planet of ours and why climate change is a social just...