The Empowerment Zone

Dr. Carolyne Opinde: Empowering NGOs to Build a More Sustainable World — Non-governmental organizations, also referred to as NGOs, focus on solving some of the most pressing social challenges facing communities and nations around the world. To successfully execute their social missions, NGOs must build strong infrastructures, consisting of knowledge, processes and resources. The NGO Whisperer Cent...

Next episode out on Monday, December 25 with guests Dr. Carolyne Opinde Book Launch: Fit For The Future - A Guidebook For Nonprofits To Thrive In A Changing World (Volume 1)

Dr. Constance Craig-Mason: Preparing individuals for financial well-being —  Financial education and literacy is so important to living a financially secure and abundant life, yet so many African Americans and Latinos lack the knowledge they need to create financial success for themselves and their families.  Join Ramona as she talks to Dr. Constance Craig-Mason about how individuals in Black and...

Next episode out on Monday, December 18 with guests Dr. Constance Craig-Mason Mastering Financial Fundamentals

Melvin M. Coleman: Black Economic Empowerment through Ownership and Control —  Since the development of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African Americans have primarily served as a source of labor in the American and global economy.  This has limited the ability of African Americans to build wealth, which leads to power and influence. Listen to the conversation as Ramona talks to Melvin Coleman abo...

Next episode out on Monday, December 11 with guests Melvin M. Coleman How can African Americans expand their power and influence?

Rebekah Ratliff: inspiring an end the crab in a barrel syndrome —  In this climate of heightened awareness around the need for diverse perspectives and equitable inclusion, individuals must be intentional about making an impact. Listen to a candid conversation between friends as Ramona chats with Rebekah Ratliff about the need for individuals to be supportive colleagues and not malicious crabs.  T...

Next episode out on Monday, December 4 with guests Rebekah Ratliff Are you crab in a barrel?

Daryl Perry: empowering clients to maximize their insurance investments —  It is open enrollment!  It is that time of year to explore your insurance needs and determine what is best for you and your family.  Insurance is complicated, but it doesn't have to be.  Join Ramona as she talks to Daryl Perry, a ten-year veteran of the insurance industry.  Daryl combines his life experiences as a military...

Next episode out on Monday, November 27 with guests Daryl Perry Insurance: do you know what you really need?

Philippe Jean-Bart: The Advantages of Technical Education —  It is a fact:  everyone does not have the ability or the resources to pursue a traditional four-year college education.  According to Philippe Jean-Bart that is why technical education and training is so valuable.  Join the conversation as Ramona talks to Philippe about the value and benefits of attending technical college.  Through a te...

Maloase Mogodi: South African Women’s Alliance —  Economic empowerment is important to all women.  That is why it is essential for women in various parts of the world to build relationships in order to create more opportunities with and for each other.  Maloase Mogodi seeks to create this connection as Founder and President of the South African Women’s Alliance (SAWA).  Maloase is on a mission to...

Letycia Pastrana: The Community Services Agency of the Metro-Washington Council, AFL-CIO —  The AFL-CIO continues to empower and inspire families and communities.  The Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan-Washington Council, AFL-CIO is on a mission to continue that tradition.  Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Letycia Pastrana, Executive Director, about the work of...

Next episode out on Monday, October 16 with guests Letycia Pastrana How the CSA, AFL-CIO impacts communities

Donna P. Riley: Building pleasant work environments through etiquette —  Have you ever felt disrespected?  Many people are stressed out in the marketplace and in general due to the fact that they feel disrespected. The use of proper business etiquette can eliminate misunderstandings, and using simple common courtesies can make a difference in your everyday work and life interactions.  Join the con...

Next episode out on Monday, October 9 with guests Donna P. Riley What is Business Etiquette Anyway?

Marlon Addison: Arousing your fullest potential through Marlon Mentors —  Join Ramona as she delves deep into the connection between Emotional Intelligence and Sales with the CEO (Chief Emotional Officer) of "MarlonMentors", Marlon Addison.  Marlon’s vision of and for "Marlon Mentors" is to provide individuals the language to relationally communicate, the tools to socially navigate, and improve th...

Next episode out on Monday, October 2 with guests Marlon Addison How do you zero in on your zone of genius?

Vincenzo and Gabriela Piscopo: Empowering People with Motor Disabilities around the World — The Wheels of Happiness Foundation is on a mission to empower spinal cord injury survivors and individuals with motor disabilities with the resources they need to reintegrate into society and add value to their families and communities. Based in Atlanta, the Foundation supports people in disadvantaged commu...

Next episode out on Monday, September 25 with guests Vincenzo and Gabriela Piscopo The Wheels of Happiness Foundation

Ebony Little: Focus on service and make the business case —  Many women of color face multiple challenges at work due to toxic work environments.  This results in many individuals not being as productive and resourceful as they could and would be, if they were treated well and felt valued and appreciated.  Ebony Little discusses what women of color can do to be proactive in creating meaning in the...

Next episode out on Monday, August 7 with guest Ebony Little How can women of color find joy at work?

Reading of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissenting opinion —  In this episode, Ramona reads Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissenting opinion of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admission in The Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. vs. President and Fellows of Harvard College.  Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Justice Elena Kagan join in dissenting.  Released on June...

Due to popular demand, we're repeating this episode from December 2022 featuring... Christian McBride: How artists influence people and society through their music and actions —  From James Brown to Winton Marsalis, artists have an incredible amount of influence, impacting all aspects of society and people, including today’s guest Christian McBride. Listen to Ramona’s conversation as Christian tal...

Dr. Vicki Ruiz: The Gift of Mentorship —  Have you had a mentor that made a significant impact on your life?  Have you ever considered serving as a mentor to others?  Join the conversation as Ramona talks to distinguished professor and historian Dr. Vicki Ruiz about the gift of mentorship.  Dr. Ruiz discusses how mentors transform lives.  She also talks about the power and impact of institutional...