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"Dr. Maq,” Maquisha Mullins, PhD, hosts the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast, sharing valuable tips and strategies for career and business advancement. Through expert insights, LSG empowers entrepreneurs and career professionals across multiple industries to eliminate hesitation and take progressive action. To contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. Visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow Free Download
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3.1 Who Was the Real Team Leader, Jordan or Pippen?
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It's the end of March madness, but we are still talking basketball! Dr. Maq speaks with author Tim Allston about his new book "Where Jump Shots Meet Jesus." Is it Jordan or Pippen? Who are the true leaders of some of the most winning teams in professional basketball history? Mr. Allston's book explores the ideas of servant leadership on the basketb…
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Dr. Maq has been privileged to interview some great women leaders across multiple industries. In this bonus episode she shares historical facts about Women's History Month and highlights of her previous interviews. Take note of some episodes you may want to re-listen to or listen to for the first time. Listen to your favorite episodes https://leads…
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2.10 Breaking the Political Glass Ceiling
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Dr. Maq's guest is Commissioner of Madison County Alabama’s 6th District Mrs. Violet Edwards and they discuss special firsts, community engagement, advocating for all constituents’ voices and controversies over Juneteenth and confederate statues. Mrs. Edwards is a businesswoman and former journalist that was elected to the Madison County Commission…
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2.9 Poetry That Empowers: Leading audiences to self-love
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Dr. Maq's guest, the multi-talented Theresa tha Songbird, talks about her love of art and how she is using it to promote positivity and self-love. The video of Songbird's appearance on the 2019 Trumpet Awards, which aired on Bounce TV, reciting the poem You So Black went viral. The poem which speaks to the beauty, joy, pain and triumphs associated …
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2.8 Poll Position: Preparing Women for Political Office
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Dr. Maq's guest is Mrs. Helen Cole is a trailblazer in municipal politics and is committed to helping more women enter into political leadership and other roles of social and community influence. She founded The Jean Collective, which is committed to training women for political leadership. In this interview Helen shares her tips for women consider…
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2.7 Movement is Life: Healing the Body With Tai Chi
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Dr. Maq's guest this week is doctor of Complementary and Integrative Health, Michelle Greenwell. Dr. Greenwell has spent years in study of movement in the areas of; dance, therapeutic touch, and Tai Chi. She is passionate about teaching entrepreneurs the benefit of using movement to heal the body and bioenergetic wellness. Connect with with Dr. Gre…
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2.6 Empowering Girls: The Black Girls WILL Get Love Movement
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Listen to Dr. Maq's can't miss conversation with award-winning journalist Ms. Eden Strachan, the author of Black Girls Don't Get Love and the founder of Black Girls WILL Get Love, Inc. Ms. Strachan's work and upcoming feature film centers around affirming the beauty of Black girls to combat the feelings of insecurity produced through the intake of …
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2.5 Taxed By Taxes? When To Call a Pro For a Small Business or New Job
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Dr. Maq talks with Jonathan L. Mullins, EA owner of JLM Tax & Accounting Solutions, LLC about what small business owners should know about changes in the tax code, and things to remember when completing your W-4 for a new job. Contact Mr. Mullins via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mullins-ea-1b8aa2165 #podcast #leadership #leaders…
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2.4 Pursuing the PHD: 3 Keys to Picking the Perfect Program
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Dr. Maq’s guest is Dr. Frank I. Mullins, Associate Professor of Management at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He shares three keys for picking the perfect PhD program and his experience as an African American academician in business. For coaching or guest speaking engagements contact Dr. Mullins via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fra…
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2.3 Know Your Numbers: Data Analytics In DEI
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Know your numbers. On Episode 2.3 Dr. Maq and Dr. Scott Whiteford of Talent Plus, Inc., discuss how data analytics support DEI and methods businesses can use to limit the effects of leadership biases. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwhiteford/ #leadership #podcast #podcaster #data #analytics #knowyournumbers #Bias #…
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2.2 Organized Space of the Organized Leader
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Dr. Maq’s guest, Diane Eisenstein is a professional organizer and shares tips for organizing your space to optimize productivity. Diane is the owner of The Tidy Abode and can be reached at thetidyabode.com #leadership #authentic #liveauthentically #getorganized Get your Free Download - Lead With Gratitude https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/lead-w…
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1.10 Season of Triggers: Planning to Protect Your Mental Health
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Listen in as Dr. Maq speaks to therapist Mr. Choya Wise. Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the owner of Aspire Counseling and Consulting Services. Mr. Wise brings his nearly 20 years of experience working in mental health to bear, providing insight into how we may need to “pre-plan” special occasions that we find triggering and w…
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Join Dr. Maq for a moment of gratefulness. In this episode she welcomes you to share your thoughts with her and embrace a gratitude mindset in every season. Remember to follow where you get your podcasts. https://leadspeakgrow.thrivecart.com/lead-with-gratitude-guide/?coupon=LEADWG Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximiz…
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Dr. Maq is joined by Chaplain and nonprofit founder Renee Moody-Sims for the final episode of the first season. Moody-Sims shares how planting a garden is growing her as a minister; while simultaneously growing the digital footprint of her nonprofit, Elmer Avenue Fellowship. To connect with Moody-Sims about speaking or urban gardening email reneeds…
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Dr. Maq is joined by self-professed “egoholic” Mr. Tim Allston. Allston is an author, speaker and life coach who shares how working on his “ego problem” helped set him on a course to pen four books. Download his book at www.timallston.com Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com. Connect with L…
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1.18 Stop Playing Games & Get Into Gaming
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There is more to the $180 billion video game industry than just playing games. In this conversation with Dr. Maq, Mr. Marcus “Esports” Howard, the CEO of MetArena a company making esports accessible to brands of all sizes and diverse communities. He shares his insights into the future of gaming and prioritizing the inclusion of Black and Latinx peo…
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Dr. Maq talks about cultivating safe spaces for Black students on university campuses with Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr. Dr. Freeman is a Professor of Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. He is a Visiting Scholar in the Office of the Provost at the University of Pe…
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Denise Onwere, artist and owner of the award winning Denise Onwere Gallery talks about transitioning from social work to entrepreneurship and how she remains inspired to create. Onwere is passionate about providing kids with a sense of belonging and believes art is the key to opening up a child’s mind, imagination and dialogue about what they are f…
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Join part two of Dr. Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author. He also discusses the parallels between his mission in the military and his life's mission. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgro…
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Join Dr. Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author. He also shares how he uses his explosive energy to motivate others to live a healthier lifestyle and how he acquired the "Mr. Boom" persona. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you…
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1.13 Pt. 2 Where's Your Head At? Redefining Self-care
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In part two, Dr. Maq continues her conversation with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University. Dr. Holder shares how we can redefine self-care and her path to a career in wellness. Her insights are helpful for all seeking to ma…
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1.12 Pt.1 Where's Your Head At? Mental Health in Education
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In this two-part conversation, Dr. Maq talks with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University. Dr. Holder shares how her role is helping empower students to mind their mental health as they meet high academic demands. Her hints ar…
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It’s a new year! A new day -full of new opportunities! Dr. Maq shares her five top lessons on gratitude gleaned from frustrating moments of the pandemic. She also cites gratitude research that suggests how practicing a gratitude mindset may affect our mental health. Download the LSG Path to Gratitude and support the Lead.Speak.Grow. Podcast: linktr…
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1.9 How to Take the Lead.: The First Steps
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Join Dr. Maq for a chat about how you can take the Lead. in your life. In this episode she defines what it means to lead, be a leader and be in leadership. She walks listeners through the Lead. Speak. Grow. "Take the Lead." goal setting process and provides a free download of the worksheet. #leadership Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where yo…
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Listen in as Dr. Maq talks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Natalie Alexander, about how every healthy relationship needs to have conflict. Ms. Alexander shares her steps for self-assessment to prepare to tackle tough conversations. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast. leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com Get your Free Do…
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1.7 The STEM Pipeline: Representation Matters
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Dr. Maq is joined by Dr. Regina Pope-Ford and Ms. Kenisha Ford, her fellow cofounders of the STEM education nonprofit, Science & Math Innovators, Inc. From their perspective as African-American women, they share their philosophy on how to get more kids of color in the STEM pipeline, how they try to dispel STEM stereotypes and their new Science Sund…
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Join Dr. Maq as she speaks with Physicist Kenisha Ford. Ms. Ford, a Physicist with the US Navy and PhD candidate at Howard University, shares what sparked her interest in STEM as a child, studying physics at Spelman College and how she has joined the frontlines of breast cancer research. Ms. Ford believes physics may be the key to unlocking effecti…
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1.5 Professional Pivots: Clean Up & Change Plans
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Dr. Maq is joined by Pediatric Dentist Dr. Jeannette Pope-Ozimba. Dr. Pope-Ozimba talks about what led her to the decisions resulting in multiple professional pivots and ultimately to her dream job at Jeannette M. Pope-Ozimba, DDS Pediatric Dentistry, LLC (jpopedsdentistry.com). She shares how her passion to advocate for children guided her to esta…
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1.4 A Little Sugar, Big Problems, Small Changes
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Dr. Maq is joined by Howard University Alum Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart, owner of Pain 2 Wellness Healthcare. Dr. Powell-Stoddart shares how her mother’s bout with diabetes and her father’s cancer fight encouraged her to change her lifestyle. Today in her North Alabama practice she helps patients struggling with type two diabetes to control and rever…
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1.3 Conscious Parenting: Hope For the Hapless?
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Dr. Maq is joined by Parenting Coach Domari Dickinson to tackle the topic of Conscious Parenting. Ms. Dickinson (domaridickinson.com) proposes an alternative for parents and caregivers exhausted by daily shouting matches with children and warns of the potential harms of spanking. Even if you are not a parent, she shares three important things to re…
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1.2 Growing Pains, Life Gains & A Trip Around the World
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My special guest Renee Moody Sims is a nurse, pastor, chaplain, missionary, daughter, sister mother and a fabulous friend, to name a few of her hats. She talks about the dichotomy of growing up in a home where there was so much love in the shadow of domestic violence, developing a love of travel and pursuing her purpose led by her deep faith. Get y…
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Dr. Maquisha "Dr. Maq" Mullins discusses why she started the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast and where she is headed. She also issues a formal invitation to join her on this special journey and take the lead in some aspect of your life. Get your Free Download - You Are A Leader! 3 strategies for maximizing your leadership potential https://leadspeakgrow…
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