The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

This week we're going back to share one of our most popular interviews about resilience from Kelly Cardenas! Listen as he and Tina talk about childhood and adulthood adversity and how experiences shaped him into the motivational speaker and salon owner he is today.

This week we're highlighting on of our most popular interviews on The BE Series, an interview with Justin Black in honor of his wedding this week!

Circling back from our very first interview, Tina is back with Shaun Chiodo this week talking about the price tags of leadership. Don’t miss the conversation about casting and understanding vision, incentivizing buy-in with your team, clarity in expectations, reading your employees, and much more. What is T’s Takeaway? “Uncomfortable conversations don’t have to be uncomfortable. Any conversation c...

  Josh Sabo, founder and CEO of The Industry, brings us a modern perspective on how to set young people up for success. Listen as he talks about how he teaches his own kids how to have financial freedom, how to identify next-steps in your purpose, how to channel lack of support into strength, how to talk about your successes, how to produce vision, and how to combat negativity. What is T’s Takeawa...

In this powerful episode with Sean Casey we hear about him struggling in school as a kid, having a baby at a young age, the decision to become a barber, and how he started his successful business. Learn from his tenacious story of getting cancer, working through it, and where he is today. What is T's Takeaway? "Take a step every day. Do SOMETHING each day."

In this episode Tina interviews her parents who have been married for 62 years. They share wisdom in regard to relationships, having a work ethic, keys for success, and more! What is T's takeaway? "Don't hire someone you can't learn something from."

Alejandra Martinez opens up about desperate situations living in Cuba and her journey to America. Recently making the Paul Mitchell Schools' Dean's List, her work ethic and determination will inspire you in this episode. What is T's Takeway? "Never lose your faith."

Learn ten strategies for success from Stephen Epstein, a personal finance educator and founder of DollarCamp. From being labeled dumb by a teacher in first grade to skyrocketing success, this interview is one you don't want to miss. What is T's Takeaway? "Pour the coals on your purpose and you won't be so exhausted."

This week Lydia Davis, a full-of-life salon owner and instructor in Miami, talks to Tina about the choices that contributed to her transformation as a leader. Through the loss of her baby she learned how not to quit in adversity and the value of transparency. What is T's Takeaway? “Don’t get too comfortable with your clients. Always ask fresh questions.”

In Episode 31, Tina and Carlton Northern have a powerful conversation about his highs and lows in the hair industry as Aretha Franklin's hair stylist. We're talking about honesty with mistakes, culture, tips for aspiring salon owners, mentorship, and more. What is T's Takeaway? "Show up 45 minutes early."

From excelling as a woman in the military to dominating the hair industry, Tiffany Lacroix's determination and vision has taken her far. Listen as she unpacks how she ran towards her dreams in every age and stage of life, and even just recently as the "What's the Big Idea? 2019" winner. What is T's Takeaway? "Look for opportunities."

Rose Queener talks about overcoming pivotal health issues and abuse, founding her nonprofit, and what it’s really like to own a salon. Wondering when to make the decision to start your own business? This episode is a must. 

Bisi Soji-oyawoye (CEO) and Dr. Folake Ouokum are two outstanding leaders from the John Maxwell Team. Don't miss listening to this episode packed with wisdom from each woman's transformation story! Learn how to BE Causative by becoming a change agent in your own life and in others lives. What is T's Takeaway? “If you cant change it, keep walking.”

Patrice Washington committed to redefining the term “wealth”, using its original meaning, “well-being”. She shares with us the transformational moments that changed her life for the good. If you’re struggling with comparison, staying in your lane, or finding your purpose — this podcast is for you! What is T’s Takeaway? “You can’t judge what someone buys based on your paycheck.”

In this episode we hear about Amelia Caccia’s process of compassion toward her family members. Known as someone who sticks with people throughout tough conversations, Amelia shares how she was transformed into a leader who separates what is personal vs. what is not personal. BONUS: In the second half of this episode we hear from Paul Mitchell Phase 2 students at Farmington Hills. What is T’s Takea...

Julie and Gregg Gorman have been married for 20 years and have authored 5 books on marriage. They create digestable, life-transformational marriage materials. In this episode we hear them hit on making marginal differences to improve drastically and the value of investing and being intentional in your marriage. What is T’s Takeway? “A happy marriage is less about picking the right mate as it is be...

Jesse Smith failed 101 times at auditions before he nailed his first gig as a dancer. After bullying and an interrupted attempted suicide, he decided to create rigid boundaries with people he surrounded himself with. His transformation is filled with commitment, vision, and a bold perspective of inherent self-worth. What is T's Takeaway? “Your life is not determined by your circumstances. You choo...

Jamie Chapman’s degenerative hearing condition produced an internal transformation in her leadership. She talks about her everyday struggles, the power in sharing your story, and what it is to really listen. What is T’s Takeaway? “My hearing is weakness, but my truth is strength.”

Sheri Riley compels us to live in peace. Her once-in-a-lifetime experiences led her to realize that “we spend 100 percent of the time on 10% of who we are.” She shares how to identify who you are, how to identify what you want, and to give yourself permission. What is T’s Takeaway? “Be a disrupter in your own life.”

In Episode 21 Ana Martinez talks about her transformation through the military and cosmetology school. Her journey with depression, survivor's guilt, and attempted suicide inspires us to open up about our struggles and place greater value on people — especially ourselves. What is T's Takeaway? “If you're in a leadership position... be honest, be open, and be available.”

Psychotherapist Amy Van Slambrook talks about her transformational journey of anorexia and abuse. She dives into the effects of sugar on health, abusive relationships, and signs that you have self-hatred. What is T’s Takeaway? “Your pain is valid, and the lack of words you might have for it is totally normal.” To join Tina and Amy’s Mastermind group, go to https://www.tinablack.net/tina-black-mast...

Sadika Kebbi has a passion for tearing down walls between people groups. As a child and throughout her time in Lebanon she experienced unthinkable violence that shaped her perspective of the world. Through storytelling, she talks about unmasking the human heart and serving others. What is T’s Takeaway? “When you hold God in your heart, the human he creates reveals itself by serving other and then,...

T's Takeaways from E17, our interview with Virginia Gronley. Find out more at www.tinablack.net!

Virginia Gronley, a paradigm of success and purpose, tells us about her parent’s divorce, how the loss of a job turned into a better opportunity, how her positive attitude changed her life, and how to decide when to quit vs. when to stick it out. This episode is especially for anyone who is facing a career disappointment or who feels like quitting. Get in touch with Virginia at VirginiaGronley.com...

Kelly Cardenas opens up about adversity from childhood and adulthood. He tells how certain incidents transformed him into the motivational speaker and salon owner he is today. From alcoholism to robbery, Kelly shares how to keep getting up after you are knocked down. What is T’s Takeaway? “Be ok with it not being perfect.”