Conversations About Race
Some may find it difficult or uncomfortable to talk about race, but why does it seem this way? While it may come down to understanding the history or developing a common language to use, having conversations about race should be something we are not afraid of.
In this episode, April discusses the internalized conceptions we have about race, where they come from, and what we can do to alter or reframe them. Although we may not believe in the conceptions that have been passed down from generations, they are still ingrained in us, and it is up to us to educate ourselves in order to deviate from them.
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Attitude of Gratitude
This week’s conversation features, Chantel Soumis.
Piercing through the noise of today’s society is a challenge, but Chantel Soumis is living proof that it can be done! With clarity, consistency, and above all, a knowledgeable coach, anything is possible—just ask the “bubbly and blessed” voice of the differently-abled community from a tiny town in the midwest who has made global headlines.
As a top LinkedIn Creator with over 30,000 organic followers in just one year, Chantel has the insider secrets and a history of marketing experience to help others achieve a strong digital reputation. In 2018, Chantel launched Stardust Creative LLC, a brand agency focused on embracing differences through personal and corporate branding.
She’s had the pleasure of speaking at international conferences across the globe and working with teams at Fortune 500 organizations in terms of mastering digital reputations for executives and building inclusive environments for leadership teams.
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Serving Others
This week's features Derek Garcia.
After serving in the U.S. Navy and building a corporate career, he 'jumped ship' to start his own business. He used the discipline and dedication learned in the Navy and the business acumen developed in the corporate world to build his own business under his own terms. Fulfilling his dreams through helping others achieve theirs, as well as having a legacy to leave to his family, drives everything he does!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Transition: Life is a journey
On Entrepreneurship: Don't start a business just to make money
On Service: Why do you choose to serve others?
On Gratitude: Who or what are you grateful?
Being A Contribution
This week's conversation features Daniel Galdi.
Daniela is a high-energy powerhouse. Her ambition is endless and her extensive resume is proof of that with areas of expertise in the entertainment industry, entrepreneurship, health & fitness and media production. Daniela is not only a go-getter with remarkable drive, passion and discipline towards her endeavors but also offers encouragement and empathy towards others in theirs.
Parallel to her optimistic attitude, you'll catch her smiling...a lot.
Her career is a reflection of who she is and what she loves to do -- entertain, create, and encourage others to follow their passions. She has a genuine enthusiasm for supporting people and sharing their stories and ideas. Outside of her career, spending time with family & friends is a priority in her busy schedule. She loves to workout, experiment with new recipes, attend women empowerment and motivational conferences and meet 1:1 with new friends.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Success: It's a process not a destination
On Healing: Allow yourself time to heal
On Dialogue: Listen to your inner voice
On Impact: Focus on those surrounding you
Learning to Navigate the Changing World of Work
This week's conversation features Rod Deptford, founder of EQ4 Media, where he brings 20+ years of expertise in broadcasting, marketing, communications and coaching, to help professionals become online video communicators.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Life: "I can choose to see things from a different perspective ..."
On Past: "My past is a series of learning experiences ..."
On Challenges: Embrace them as they come
On Change: Learn to navigate through change
Are you being busy or being productive?
"We can bring in people to teach our team new skills, but when their spirits are burned out...we hire Steve!"
That was the comment a speaking client recently shared in a conversation.
What does Steve deliver: Back-to-basics positivity and engagement, delivered with enough (appropriate) humor to keep the audience listening and learning.
Are you looking for a speaker who has created success (from the ashes of defeat) in his own life and business, who can share his journey as a 'real' person, communicating the steps in simple, actionable terms?
Do you like to laugh while you learn?
Steve Gamlin speaks from the critical space between personal and professional goals, knowing that true success lies in the integration of the two.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Network: How well do you know the people in your network?
On Self: Own your decisions
On Accomplishment: Surround yourself with people who will hold you accountable
On Gratitude: What or who are you grateful for?
Awakening
This week's conversation features Garry Turner, a game-changing thinker who develops strategies as to how to bring that thinking to life and implementation of the resulting solution.
This has been evidenced throughout my career and more recently by leading, with support, human-centered projects such an in-house L&D project 'by the people for the people' saving £100k over 2 years vs external provision & a cultural team transformation resulting in > 40% additions in both sales and margin terms, by designing work around and unleashing the potential of people.
He is also a keynote speaker on intentional human-centred working, inter-departmental partnerships and the power of vulnerability.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Vulnerability: Embrace the person that you are today
On Change: Approach it with an open mind
On Connection: Connect from the heart
On Service: Create spaces where others are seen, heard and supported
What You Reveal, You Heal
This week’s conversation features Ashley Williams, leading Millennial strategist, spokesperson, consultant, and global speaker for brands that want to reach Millennials.
She helps brands create the right content, craft the right messages, and produce events that bring brands and Millennials together.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
On Purpose: “We all have one person for being here …”
On Healing: What you reveal, you heal
On Experiences: All experiences shape who you are today
On Self: We are all who are meant to be
