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Government, Community, Development, Entrepreneurship, it all impacts our lives. Lekia converses with individuals and community leaders about professional and personal experiences while getting to the root of topics that effect the society we live in. All while encouraging hope, engagement and positive living . Expect to hear from Great People doing Great Things in this Liberating podcast. Lekia is Inspiring, Witty and Brilliant! Custom Cover art by Kevin Fox
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Evelyn Ingram Director of Community Engagement, Wegmans; Leading with Passion and Style
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Join us for our first episode of the new year with Evelyn Ingram, Community Engagement Director at Wegmans. Discover more about Evelyn's journey, from overseeing community engagement at Wegmans to her entrepreneurial endeavors, including a project to restore a church on theSouth side of Syracuse known as "The Castle". Learn from thisextraordinary c…
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Arel Moodie & Jeff Knauss: Unveiling the Mastermind of Profound
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Prepare for an engaging and laughter-filled episode as hostLekia Hill delves into the world of the infamous Profound Mastermind group, now entering its remarkable third year. Joining her are the dynamic duo, Arel Moodie and Jeff Knauss, the driving forces behind this captivating community.Arel Moodie, known for his unwavering passion for personalde…
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Fostering Future Leaders- Dr. Robert Simmons of Micron Technology
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Join host Lekia Hill for an engaging and enlightening episode featuring Dr. Robert Simmons III, Head of Social Impact Philanthropy at Micron Technology. In this thought-provoking conversation, Robert and Lekia delve deep into the realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and its profound impact. Robert shares his insights in…
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Leading with Authenticity: A Conversation with Melanie Littlejohn
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In this thought-provoking episode of Rising CNY, join host Lekia K. Hill as she sits down with Melanie Littlejohn, Vice President for Customer and Community Engagement at National Grid. Melanie has earned the trust and admiration of millions, delivering gas and electricity to over 20 million people across New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. …
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A Conversation with Andy Breuer; Exploring Legacy, Leadership, and Workplace Culture
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Join Lekia Hill as she engages in a rare, candid and insightful conversation with her former employer Andy Breuer, one of two brothers leading the sixth generation of Hueber Breuer Construction Inc, a 150+ year-old company in Central New York. In this special episode, they delve into topics such as the company's enduring legacy, effective leadershi…
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A Deeper Look into Ryan Benz, a Key Developer Building and Investing in a Rising Syracuse Region
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Join podcast host Lekia Hill as she engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Ryan Benz, a prominent developer, serial entrepreneur, and investor based in Central New York. Discover Ryan's insights on why living in Central NY is a great move for people seeking fulfillment in life, business, and relationships. Learn about his exciting Shop i…
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Rise With Rising CNY Introduction Episode.
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In this episode Lekia Hill shares the expectations and sentiments of starting Rosing CNY. She shares insight about herself and her decision to take control of the narrative of her own life which she inspires others to do, insight on existing and upcoming development in the Central New York Region, the opportunity to collectively evolve our communit…
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3Es Lifestyle Ministries: Behind the Scenes with Angel Rich
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Angel Rich- Tech Venturist, innovator, author, curator, mentor and more.. This is a great episode for the woman warrior in you. Get to know the woman they call the next Steve Jobs. Be inspired by her story of when it all began, gain sound advice about fundraising, laugh a little, learn a lot and be encouraged to WIN in moments you may feel defeated…
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3Es Lifestyle Ministries: Pivoting, if you’re shifting in your career, this is for you!
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Take something away o help you along the way. Successful Career Coach Barbara Mason of Career Pathways Consulting and I get real about the Journey. Get to know the expert and hear some sage advice about transitioning from one career to the next and more, We even talk about Faith in the workplace. Listen in. Find Barbara @ www.Careerpathwaysconsulti…
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2020 Pandemic Series: Eva Williams; In a moment of Crisis, Instruction Still Continues-Van Duyn
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Eva Williams, Principal of Van Duyn Elementary School shares resources, what her school and other schools are doing to support continued learning opportunities for families with limited resources and how they are using Facebook in addition to platforms like Clever, Google Classroom, and Dojo. Listen in as we touch on family engagement, community, w…
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California Love in NY: Dr. Shenelle Benson-Reid Educator, Entrepreneur, Coach
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Dr. Reid gives us the inside scoop of her journey to becoming a published author, innovative entrepreneur and education consultant. From taking 10yrs to get her Associates degree to receiving her Doctorate within yrs... She shares how a 10yr old Dissertation became a relevant breakthrough moment for today, life as a single mom of 4 (with a gap) to …
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Millennial Man Making Moves: Calvin Corridors, Pathfinder Bank
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Lekia sits with Cal Corridors of Pathfinder Bank. An insightful Q&A and chat about the opportunities working in the banking industry, establishing credit, barriers in obtaining loans etc... The two also talk about the banking industry as a way up in a professional lifestyle, millennials, the transition of lifestyle in Cuse and more...…
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Candid Convo w Talina Jones- Black Fem, Social Justice in The Black Community
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(Episode semented in parts 45m) Lekia sits with Activist, Black Feminist Talina Jones in Syracuse, NY. Talina's work has progressively impacted state and local policy particularly for children with intellectual disabilities. Her contribution to social change in her community is nothing short of amazing and she has shared in historic and monumentent…
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A Dope chic from Yonkers who's a bad ass writer and almost famous!! #ProfessorHubbard (Ep. 44min)
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Meet writer Shanita Hubbard. Shanita Hubbard is a passionate social justice advocate, writer, consultant, and speaker. Her passion for social justice stems from a personal understanding of how families of color are disproportionally impacted by mass incarceration. In this episode Lekia chats with longtime girlfriend Professor Hubbard who is feature…
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Women EmPowHerMent- Creating the space with Dr. Jones
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Through a series of questions and conversation Dr. Jones opens up about her process and experiences starting the Motivated Womens Movement and organizing empowerment events. Listen for truths and relatable perspectives we share as women and women leaders in this journey. Dr. Latasha Jones is the founder of Motivated Women's Movement, the mother of …
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