Dr. Vaughn A. Calhoun serves as the Assistant Vice President and Dean of the Center for Academic Success at Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ). He also teaches for Providence College and the University of Maryland Global Campus. He has been featured on a number of national platforms including, Fortune Magazine - Education Edition, Huffington …

Tastery Reed, Jr is an investigator that has a tremendous amount of experience in working cases. His recent investigations include police misconduct with the goal of bettering the police department and building a better connection within the community. Previously to that, he investigated public assistance fraud ensuring the integrity of the state’s…

Dr. Diane Reed is a Professor of Nursing at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, an author of 2 books, and the host of the radio show Nurses Rock! She holds a Ph.D. from Capella University, a Master’s in Nursing from the University of Colorado-Denver, an MBA from Everest University-South Orlando, and a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Grand Valley State…

Dr. Daryl Appleton is aggressively reshaping corporate, academic, and individual visions of wellness. Her consulting firm holds an exclusive clientele of global brands, top surgical residency programs, Fortune 500 executives, thought leaders & specialists, and professional athletes from across the globe looking to elevate their plans for success an…

Lillee Jean TALKS live, welcomed on special guest, Staci Layne Wilson, an award-winning filmmaker, and bestselling author! Staci is best known for her film The Ventures: Stars on Guitars, and her bestselling book series Sex Death Rock N Roll. While chatting with LJ, Staci discussed her love of horror-centric books, and films, along with her passion…

Lillee Jean TALKS live, welcomed on special guest, Shelley Wade, popular New York radio host, tv personality, and actress! Shelley discusses mental health, what it means to be free inside, and the power of loving yourself. Shelley for 12 years was on the popular New York City radio station, Z100, and, most recently is on Audacy's 94.7 The Block New…

Miriam King is a CEO, a consultant, and a professional development coach. In 2020 King founded the E.V.E Consulting Firm. E.V.E (Empowerment Via Education) empowers WHO you are for WHAT you do. They believe in Eq over IQ, and provide creative solutions and strategies to navigate you toward discovering your best self! She is also a fellow graduate o…

Lillee Jean TALKS! Live - Aaron Kai | Fine Artist, Actor, High Fashion Illustrator | Ep: 3.7 Lillee Jean TALKS live, welcomed on talented special guest, Aaron Kai, a fine artist, high fashion illustrator, and actor! In New York, during the late '80s to '90s, he began in high fashion, as an illustrator for Ralph Lauren, and, Calvin Klein. From there…

Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest, Mark Gantt, an award-winning director, and writer! Mark Gantt is best known as one of the early pioneers of the digital era, for co-creating, writing, and starring in Crackle's Streamy award-winning "The Bannen Way." In this episode, LJ and Mark discuss mental health in Hollywood, how writing a sc…

José González is a first-generation Afro-Caribbean immigrant who grew up in Holyoke, Massachusetts. His educational journey has been nontraditional. After graduating from his community college, he transferred to Westfield State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a double concentration in Ethnic Studies and Philosophy. In 202…

"Lillee Jean TALKS live", welcomed very special guest, Miriam González Durántez, the founder, and chair of Inspiring Girls! Miriam is best known for her work as vice-chair of UBS Europe, as an international trade lawyer, and as the founder of Inspiring Girls International. Miriam and LJ discuss the importance of female empowerment, inspiring youn…

Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest Armand Peri, founder of New York City's popular nightclub, Hunk-O-Mania. Armand is a heavy-weight bodybuilding 1993 champion, as well as, entrepreneur, and, author of the book "Unparalleled Success". LJ and Armand discussed his recent endeavors of motivational speaking, and the message of never giv…

Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest Don Most, a well-known Hollywood actor, and musician. Don Most is best known for playing Ralph Malph on the hit television show "Happy Days." LJ and Don discussed his upcoming swing album, as well as Don's career in directing films such as "Moola", starring Shailene Woodley! Don also goes in-depth …

Carlon Howard is the Chief Impact Officer and Co-Founder of Equity Institute. In his role, he oversees organizational strategy, internal operations, and implementation of Equity Institute’s premier educator pathway program, the EduLead Fellowship. Carlon is an avid reader and lifelong learner who spends much of his time exploring topics related to …

Lillee Jean, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, welcomed on special guest, Neil D'Monte, a well-known Hollywood storyboard artist, SAG-AFTRA film actor, musician, producer, and director. Neil discussed graduating USC School of Fine Arts, as well as his work on blockbuster movies such as Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Pirates of the Caribbean:…

Ahead of 2021's end, Lillee Jean TALKS! sat down with Rocco Leo Gaglioti, in season 2's almost final episode. Rocco is an award-winning producer, director, as well as executive, at FNL Network, a global lifestyle TV channel, and app. In this episode, LJ and Rocco discuss mental health in the industry, how to be humble, as well as life experiences m…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS!, with Ida B. Wells Descendant, activist, and, publicist, Tiana Ferrell. Tiana and LJ discussed what it means to be Ida B. Wells's descendant, as well as the next steps, such as a museum coming soon to Holly Springs, Mississippi, in her ancestor's memory. Tiana discussed limb difference (symbrachydactyly…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS!, with award-winning director, and writer, Alan Swyer. Alan and LJ discussed his career thus far, being a producer, writer, and director as well as favorite projects he's worked on such as Baywatch (in the beginning), his documentary El Boxeo, and the movie Rebound. Alan also discussed techniques for wri…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with actor, and PRO ice hockey player, Tyler Gallant, this October 10th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Tyler and LJ discussed Michael Chekhov's acting techniques, how to channel the character you're playing, as well as the emotional highs and lows of being in entertainment. See below for the full interview! h…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with songwriter, producer, and actor, Stephen Voyce, this September 30th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Stephen and LJ discussed producing music, getting into acting, facing rejection, as well as keeping a sane head Stephen went further into his newest song coming up, his own experience on creating songs from…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with singer-songwriter, Raquel Aurilia, this September 29th, 2021, at 6pm EST. Raquel and LJ discussed growing a career in the music industry, opening up for Lisa Loeb, John Waite, as well as manifesting a vision, and, dream for oneself. She went into singing warmups, her own experience on music v…

Lillee Jean went live, via Lillee Jean TALKS! live, with Danish electro-pop artist Jen Eagle, this September 21st, at 12PM EST. The live show entailed Jen's passion for music, how she expresses herself through original electro-pop beats, and models for fun! We got an exclusive tour of her in-house studio, as well as a live singing of her newest sin…

Shiah Maisel, a musician, and alternative EDM singer-songwriter, this September 7th, went live on Lillee Jean TALKS! Live web series. He has performed with the likes of Laidback Luke, and his Spotify can be viewed here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wGFrLo9v8FKS2iWyYx75t. Rewatch the entire live web-series episode here, where both LJ and Shiah s…

Dr. Ramon Goings is the founder of the Done Dissertation Coaching Program. He currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Language, Literacy, and Culture interdisciplinary doctoral program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Dr. Goings is an expert on gifted/high-achieving Black male student success in PK-20 settings and diversifyin…

Ian Gregory Kay, entrepreneur, trainer, and owner of the Beckford Bar, went on Lillee Jean TALKS Live. Ian discusses career growth, innovations, and mental health! His website is https://workoutswithbeckfordbar.com.

Holly Noon is an Entrepreneur, Mother, HR Consultant, Positive Influencer, Anti-Racism, Advocate, University of Central Florida Alum where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. She also received a Master’s Degree from the University of Florida. She owns HR Connection LLC, which provides service…

Dr. Shanna L. Howell was named the Dean of the Bristol Community College New Bedford Campus in August 2019 after working as Director of Student Success at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Shanna earned her Bachelor of Science in sociology at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Ga.; her Master of Science in adult learning and org…

Tracie Roberts is the author of the new book Project Life. She is a Dance Teacher at the Chris Gatlin Center in Irvington, New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Dance Studies from Dean College in 2019 where she was a member of MyBlackSpeaks. Amazon: Project Life IG: @tracieroberts_dance IG: @_bellotraciee Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

Dr. Linda Ziegenbein is an experienced higher education professional dedicated to making our institutions deserving of our students. She is skilled in project development and implementation, budget management, teaching, and public speaking. An anthropologist working in STEM, she brings a social science perspective to re-thinking STEM education. She…

Lillee Jean went live on Instagram with Strizzo, a DJ, and music producer. The two discussed adversity, how to grow a brand, and how COVID has impacted the music industry! https://youtu.be/5rI7AezDDOw

Dr. Malissa Sanon has successfully defended her dissertation from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in the Educational Leadership and Research Methodology program. Her concentration is in higher education. Sanon has presented at American Education Research Association (AERA) in 2016, University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) in 2017,…

Nick Figueroa is currently the Chief of Family and Community Engagement for the Providence Public School District. Before transitioning to the District, Nick served as the Executive Director of College Visions, college access, and college success nonprofit, and also serves as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University teaching Human Rights a…

Tony Price is the Athletic Director at Randolph High School in Randolph, Massassachussets. In addition, he is a commissioned Missionary of the historic Twelfth Baptist Church of Boston and serves on the Board of Trustees. He has answered the call TO GO and encourage others through Biblically-based workshops, seminars, and lectures with practical ap…

He is the Associate Director, MIT Sloan Undergraduate Education & PhD candidate at UMass Boston. His research examines using Hip-Hop to inform pedagogy:

Earl Wright II is a Professor of Sociology at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. Born and raised in Memphis, he graduated with a diploma from Trezevant High School in 1989 and later that year entered Kentucky State University (K-State) on a football scholarship. After a successful two year stint as the team’s starting wide receiver, he was ‘comp…

Sweet Suga Baby body products were created by Shavonne Jones. As a mental health therapist, she understands the importance of self-care. As a widow and mother of two small children, she understands how difficult it is to squeeze in self-care. She created Sweet Suga Baby for people like her, who want to indulge in self-care but don't have much time.…

Michelle Shepard manages the H-1B Department at Ramineni & Shepard Law Associates. Ms. Shepard’s areas of practice include temporary employment-based visas, including H-1B, TN, E-3, and other employment-based categories. Ms. Shepard joined the firm as a Law Clerk in the Civil Litigation Department in 2010 while attending New England Law | Boston. W…

Gail M. Carter, is Founder and CEO of LightShift360 LLC, Global Business Impact Strategist. She is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, avid traveler, and global volunteer At LightShift360, LLC, Gail creates strategies and programs for individuals and businesses that empower them to become great leaders, make a difference in society and ensure maximum…

Jennifer Sharp is an award winning director, editor, writer and graduate of NYU, Tisch School of the Arts. In 2015, while traveling alone in Honduras, she was inspired to document the story of locals she encountered. With only her cell phone and her artistic vision, she shot the short documentary, “Solitary Worlds,” which won the grand jury prize a…

Dr. Trisha Bailey-Archie is the CEO of Bailey Pharmacy, Bailey Medical Equipment & Supplies, & Baileys Scrubs. She is currently opening her 21st & 22nd location and has real estate projects internationally and domestically. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut, and the University of Phoenix. Bailey’s Scrubs is a family-owned business …

Elliott Eddie is Chairman/CEO of DM Media, Inc., author of five published books, worldwide distributed independent filmmaker of six films, four‐time Virginia Public Speaking Champion, two‐time Internationally Awarded Public Speaker and Toastmaster International’s 2016 World Championship of Public Speaking Finalist. As an entrepreneur, Elliott has b…

Sonja Ardoin, Ph.D. is an author, learner, educator, and facilitator. She originates from "Cajun country" - the small, rural community of Vidrine, LA specifically - and is proud of her first generation college student to Ph.D. educational journey, with degrees from Louisiana State University, Florida State University, and North Carolina State Unive…

In 2019, Jasmine Souers and Marissa Thomas went from Instagram friends to partners in purpose as the founders of For the Breast of Us, the first online community dedicated to sharing stories and imagery of all women of color affected by breast cancer. Both diagnosed well before the age of 40, the two noticed a lack of representation of women who lo…

Mwalimu Donkor Issa was born in Los Angeles, California, raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and has lived in Roxbury since 1989. He is the Coordinator for Targeted Programs for the Office of Opportunity Gaps and works with the 10 Boys 10 Girls initiative. He received his Bachelor's in English and Africana Studies from the College of the Holy Cross in …

Dr. Eric Reed specializes in college and career readiness for youth from urban areas. He finds passion in developing educational and economic platforms to help people from underserved communities thrive in today’s society. He most recently completely a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Eastern Michigan University (EMU). Dr. Reed is currently the…

Kemisha Denny is the HIV Care Engagement Coordinator for Maryland Department of Health. She recently graduated from University of New England with her Masters in Public Health with a focus on Community and Global Health. She received her Bachelor's degree from George Mason University in Health Promotion. Graduated from Dean College in Associates De…

Malissa Sanon is a doctoral candidate at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in the Educational Leadership and Research Methodology program. Her concentration is in higher education. Sanon has presented at American Education Research Association (AERA) in 2016, University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA) in 2017, Association for the Stud…

Dr. Terrance J. McClain, is a Student Development Specialist at Texas State University and recently defended his dissertation titled Advising African American Males: From the Advisors Viewpoint. The purpose of this study was to analyze workplace learning experiences of professional academic advisors, utilizing adult learning theories (in particular…