Best Divinc Podcasts (2024)

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Season 2 Episode 6: Founder and Investor Will Drewery Video) 56:45

1+ y ago56:45

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Do you need to have a background in tech to breakthrough into the industry? What type of mindset must you have to be an innovator? X-Factor Capital is joined by Will Drewery, founder, investor, and former vice president of supply chain of Astra to discuss the inner workings of some of the biggest developments in technology. About Will Drewery: Will…

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Season 2 Episode 5: Lillii RNB Inc Founder & CEO Barbara Jones (Video) 49:42

1+ y ago49:42

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Would you be nervous to pitch your company in front of Serena Williams? How should entrepreneurs approach meetings with investors? X-Factor Capital is joined by Barbara Jones, Founder and CEO of Lillii RNB Inc, a leading IT consulting firm that helps Fortune 500 companies and government agencies with technology. In this episode, she details the imp…

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Season 2 Episode 4: Urban Capital Network Founder Lenny Saizan (Video) 47:40

1+ y ago47:40

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Is angel investing a safer investment than the stock market? Previously, only the wealthy and well connected had access to institutionally backed high growth investments. Now, Black and Brown people are accessing opportunities to expand their portfolios. X-Factor Capital is joined by the founder of Urban Capital Network, Lenny Saizan. Learn about h…

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Season 2 Episode 3: Gauge Co-Founder and Casting Director of Shark Tank - Brandon Andrews (Video) 55:52

1+ y ago55:52

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What does it take for an entrepreneur to make it on the show Shark Tank? What are the hurdles new business owners must leap in order to reach their full potential? X-Factor Capital is joined by Brandon Andrews, one of the casting directors for NBC’s Shark Tank. In this podcast, Brandon shares his insight into how entrepreneurs can scale their busin…

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Season 2 Episode 2: DivInc CEO Preston James II (Video) 58:51

1+ y ago58:51

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Is entrepreneurship a method for generating social and economic equity? Starting a business is hard. Growing one takes even more courage, expertise, and creativity. X-factor Capital is joined by the CEO of DivInc, an accelerator program solely focused on equity as the currency of exchange that creates opportunities for business owners in underserve…

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Season 2 Episode 1: The Art of Data: A Data-Driven Approach to Workplace Inclusion & Janice Omadeke (Video) 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

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The Art of Data // A Data-Driven Approach to Workplace Inclusion Is leveraging intersectionality finally breaking discrimination barriers within the workplace, or are underrepresented communities fighting recurring battles of inequities year over year and being led to entrepreneurship to own the trajectory of their pathway to leadership? X-factor C…

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Episode 9: IFundWomen Founder & CEO Karen Cahn (Video) 1:06:37

2+ y ago1:06:37

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Episode nine with Karen Cahn of IFundWomen! Karen’s community supports over 130,000 women entrepreneurs who have raised collectively over $100M and created over 30,000 jobs. This episode we dive into the specifics of how crowdfunding works and why Karen's platform is so successful at helping founders raise money to build their businesses. Crowdfund…

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Episode 8: Zirtue CEO Dennis Cail (Video) 48:30

2+ y ago48:30

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How does a kid from small town Louisiana become a startup founder and featured in Forbes and in Times Square NYC? Dennis Cail, CEO & Founder of Zirtue, the peer lending app, shares his story from a small town, to the US Navy, to banking and then to launching the world first peer to peer lending platform that can automate the public backing process …

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Episode 7: TXV Partners Co-Founder Marcus Stroud (Video) 52:35

2+ y ago52:35

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In this episode, we speak with the co-founder of TXV Partners Marcus Stroud. Marcus shares his background as an athlete and how that helps him in the competitive world of venture capital. The stories he shares from his Princeton days to those of being the son of an NFL football player are inspiring! Marcus says “adversity is an advantage” and that …

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Episode 6: The Birth of X-Factor Capital (Video) 1:01:02

2+ y ago1:01:02

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Episode 6 is a special one! We have both founders of X-Factor Capital, Rodell Razor & Jeremiah Captain. We discuss how & why we started X-Factor Capital. We talk about how activism inspired organized action with real solutions. We also dive into the critical characteristics of a great founder/entrepreneur. As former athletes we even weigh in on the…

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Episode 5: Ford Sports Performance CEO Tracy Ford (Video) 49:58

2+ y ago49:58

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This episode we interview CEO & Founder of Ford Sports Performance (FSP) Tracy Ford. Tracy & X-Factor Capital CEO Rodell Razor are childhood friends and co-founded FSP back in 2012. Tracy shares how his experience training the worlds best & hardest-working athletes can be translated into how you can be successful in life. Tracy has spent his entire…

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Episode 4: Gardner Global CEO Jaebadiah Gardner (Video) 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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Entrepreneurship is about taking the losses, learning the lessons, and living to tell about them. Jaebadiah Gardner shares some of his most intimate experiences in his 13 years of building his real estate firm. As a respected developer, broker, and property manager in the greater Seattle area, he's seen a lot in the real estate industry from differ…

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Episode 3: Ecarra CEO Rock Robinson - Ride Sharing Gone Green (Video) 45:40

2+ y ago45:40

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In this episode we interview Rock Robinson out of the greater Dallas area about how he is bringing a cleaner, more personalized, and dynamic experience to the ride sharing world. Not only are they picking up passengers in the planets most talked about cars (Tesla’s) their reducing the carbon footprint significantly for our planet. Listen in to hear…

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Episode 2: Chezie CEO Toby Egbuna (video) 36:41

2+ y ago36:41

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This episode we interview Toby Egbuna CEO and Co-Founder of Chezie. Chezie is a SaaS platform that aims to create inclusive work environments for people from underrepresented groups. As first-generation Nigerian immigrates Toby and his sister Dumebie cofounded Chezie from their own experiences of not feeling welcomed at work. “Chezie is an all-in-o…

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Episode 1: Champion Lender Founder & CEO Viola Carmona (Video) 25:20

2+ y ago25:20

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US Navy Veteran Viola Carmona is building a huge business around homeownership for first-time homebuyers! She went to market originally to provide leads to larger mortgage companies. She saw an opportunity to serve an underserved community and do it using cutting-edge technology. She has taken a marketing company into a tech startup! Amazing how sh…

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Protect Black Women with Valerie Wade 1:27:17

4y ago1:27:17

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In this episode of Protect Black Women, we have a conversation with Valerie Wade. She is the owner of Lynnfield Historical Consulting, where she uses her expertise as a public historian and certified archivist to assist educators, creatives, and everyday people with history-related projects. She earned her B.A. from Washington University in St. Lou…

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My Dream BIG Club with Seun Phillips 34:48

4y ago34:48

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In January 2018, Seun and Omonye Phillips started My Dream BIG Club (MyDBC). MyDBC is a diverse community that leverages one another to dream BIG. MyDBC organizes events focused around self-growth, empowerment, volunteering, networking, and staying active. MyDBC has become a hub for diverse professionals to grow and develop. In this episode we dis…

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Unapologetic Stories with Wilson Black 1:31:22

4y ago1:31:22

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Wilson is a content creator. I first came across him on the YouTube show The Grapevine, discussing hot cultural topics. I was blown away by this brother's knowledge and delivery. Then he mentioned from Cameroon! It was only right that I reached out to him to be on the series. I hope you enjoy our conversation. In this episode we discuss: What are t…

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DivInc: Creating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tech with Mo Shabazz 24:55

4y ago24:55

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Mo Shabazz has a degree in Marketing from Howard University allowed me the opportunity to land an account manager position at Burrell Advertising in Chicago where I was able to gain priceless experience as a brand manager for Verizon, Toyota, Lexus and a variety of products under the Proctor and Gamble portfolio. That inspiration and like-mindednes…

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Keeping It Trill in Corporate with Felicia Enuha 1:11:20

4y ago1:11:20

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Felicia Enuha is a budding Podcaster, serving Executive Producer and Host of the Trill MBA Show- The Career Management Podcast For Black Women. As the Trillest MBA, you will ever know, Felicia’s goal is to help people survive and thrive in corporate America with her uniquely frank and honest humor. By day, Felicia is a marketing professional who wo…

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Corporate Messaging with Paris Tyler 50:30

4y ago50:30

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Paris Tyler is an award-winning PR and communications specialist with more than 13 years of industry experience, lending my expertise to some of the country's most recognized consumer brands and campaigns including got milk?, McDonald’s, ConAgra Foods, CIROC Vodka, Bad Boy Entertainment, and Intel Security. As the founder of Vibrant Communications,…

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Black Trans Lives Matter with Kaleb Elijah 1:05:36

4y ago1:05:36

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Kaleb Elijah is the owner of Lake & Prosper, a customized jewelry line. In this episode we discuss: Kaleb’s story Why do black people disregard transgender individuals? Is transphobia a part of white supremacy? If so, are black people adding to the problem? What are some issues that trans people are fighting for? How can we support the trans commun…

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The Stages of Grief: An Investigation Through the Lenses of COVID -19 and Racial Trauma with Ewune Ewane 1:18:41

4y ago1:18:41

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Meet Ewune Ewane, founder of Minds Over Melanin, an online mental health community for persons of the African Diaspora and non-Western ethnic cultures. Over the past 10+ years, she has studied psychological experiences and health disparities within minority populations, most specifically the African Diaspora and LatinX communities as a health dispa…

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Uniting the African Diaspora with E. Chrys 1:31:56

4y ago1:31:56

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Edidiong “E.CHRYS” Obot“ is a proud first-generation Nigerian–American with strong cultural ties that impact her community and influences cultural awareness. She currently hosts/produces 2 local TV shows, “It’s Our Time Talk Show” and “Fresh Perspective” Talk Show, that televises young professionals from the African Diaspora and focuses on bridging…

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202. Perspective of Black Lives 2020 32:06

4y ago32:06

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During these troublesome times for the black community, I decided to bring back Perspective of Black Lives (PoBL) for ten episodes. PoBL is centered around stories of black people sharing their personal stories and perspectives on current events. We will be discussing current events, COVID-19, racial trauma, African diaspora, economic development, …

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203. Perspective of Black Lives with Brandon Jones 1:05:37

4y ago1:05:37

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Brandon Jones is a psychotherapist, professor, Behavioral Health Consultant. He specializes in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Historical and Intergenerational trauma, Social/Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Leadership, and Youth Justice. Brandon brings a down-to-earth and compassionate attitude to Mental Health. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from…

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201. John A. Clark for Harris County Judge 337th Criminal District Court 16:06

4+ y ago16:06

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Welcome to a special episode of Networking With Michelle. Today, I have John A. Clark who is running for Harris County Judge of the 337th Criminal District Court. In this episode we discuss: Mr. Clark's campaign for Harris County Judge. The significance of black and brown voters during primary elections. The school to prison pipeline. Ballot change…

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200. Part 3 - The Truth: Sexuality, Situationships & All That Other Stuff with Justyn Smith 1:42:25

5y ago1:42:25

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The Truth is a three part series that concludes the Networking With Michelle podcast. I have grown and shared a lot of the years. Although it wasn't formally planned, I figured this is the best way to conclude the show. The Truth: Sexuality, Situationships & All That Other Stuff For this episode I called on my good friend Justyn Smith to discuss al…

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199. Part 2 - The Truth: The Imbalance of Michelle Ngome in 200 Episodes with Natasha Wade 39:23

5y ago39:23

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The Truth is a three part series that concludes the Networking With Michelle podcast. I have grown and shared a lot of the years. Although it wasn’t formally planned, I figured this is the best way to conclude the show. The Truth: The Imbalance of Michelle in 200 Episodes For this episode I decided to call on my great friend Natasha to interview me…

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198. Part 1 - The Truth: Authenticity, Transparency, Vulnerability 54:03

5y ago54:03

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The Truth is a three part series that concludes the Networking With Michelle podcast. I have grown and shared a lot of the years. Although it wasn't formally planned, I figured this is the best way to conclude the show. The Truth Part 1: Authenticity, Transparency, Vulnerability The buzzwords authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability circulate,…

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197. Creative Collaborations 29:01

5y ago29:01

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Over the past several weeks, people have been asking me my take on collaborations. This was perfect timing as I was already preparing on doing an episode on this exact topic. In this episode I share with you four tips and benefits on collaborating. This is an insightful episode as I go beyond the money aspect and mention what it really takes to hav…

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196. Maximizing Your Networking Ability (Presentation) 59:19

5y ago59:19

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On September 12th the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) and the African-American Marketing Association (AAMA) collaborated to present Maximizing Your Networking Ability presented by Michelle Ngome. In this presentation I provide five tips on becoming a better networker. In this episode I discuss: Create a networking plan. Know your core messa…

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195. My Favorite 10 Episodes 30:34

5y ago30:34

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In this week's episode I share with you my favorite ten episodes. This is not the most listened, but the episodes I hold near and dear to me because of good conversations with good people. Be sure to check out these episodes when you have time. I hope you enjoy. My 10 Favorite Episodes: Robert Christiansen - Motive for Life Angela Holton - Healing …

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Education Is Key Feat. Diana Osagie 10:37

5y ago10:37

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Diana Osagie specialising in leaderships, helping teams develop courage; essential for true leadership and resilience. Diana has 10+ years working hard as a deputy head, understanding the ins and the outs of the school system. We talk this, her journey and more.

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194. Announcements & Upcoming Events 11:03

5y ago11:03

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I just wanted to drop in for a quick round of announcements and upcoming events. Please share via email, social media, word of mouth and show up if you can. Announcements: Partnership with Covve a contact relationship manager. Sign up today for your free Pro subscription for 1 month. Upcoming Events: 9/12 – Houston Black MBA: Maximizing Your Networ…

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193. Leadership Lessons 27:32

5y ago27:32

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In this episode I share the top five leadership lessons that I've learned this year. These lessons come from my experience in launching the organization while juggling my career and business. Michelle's top five leadership lessons: Leadership is a decision. It's just not the leader's vision. Find the right people. Delegate and initiate. Set and acc…

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Diverse Minds Feat. Andy Aiym 15:24

5y ago15:24

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Backstage invests in startup founders who identify as a Woman, Person of Color, and/or LGBTQ. We believe these founders are underestimated, and have the most potential for unlocking innovation and creating valuable businesses. Here we talking to MD of Backstage London and discuss the journey and the mission of a programme like Backstage Capital.…

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The Architect Feat. Andy Davis 18:09

5y ago18:09

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One of the many architects in the culture. Director at backstage is willingness to help people and facilitate investment within the community makes him one of our most important figures. A Director at the inclusive VC firm Backstage Capital he has been part of some of largest tech waves we've seen within our group. Great conversation!…

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Endless Possibilities Feat. William Adoasi 14:57

5y ago14:57

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The Story: "Vitae London is a watch brand based in London, England. We begun the journey in designing our watches as we’ve always had the desire to produce stunning watches like those of old but at prices that don’t break the bank. Our goal as an organisation is simply to combine classic and beautiful design with social justice. Pairing minimalist …

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Gamechanger Feat. Darren T 17:38

5y ago17:38

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In our very first episode we talk with Darren Tenkorang (Mr. Trim it). Having raise over £300K+ so far, We speak about his company being first mobile barbershop, his journey to creating this company and the sacrifices he made to get here!

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192. Eight Million Stories: School-to-Prison Pipeline with Marvin Pierre 32:47

5y ago32:47

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A native New Yorker, Marvin Pierre began developing 8 Million Stories during his year as a TNTP Bridge Fellow. Before that, he served as the Assistant Principal at KIPP Polaris Academy for Boys in Houston, Texas. Prior to joining KIPP Polaris, he served as the Dean of Students at Excellence Boys Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. He was an Assistant D…

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191. The Business of Speaking with Tanida Mullen 33:52

5y ago33:52

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Tanida Mullen is the founder of The Savvy Young Professional an online hub that provides leadership and life tips for young professionals. In this episode we discuss: The importance of having a signature event. The qualities of a good speaker. The best ways to start and grow your speaking career. Upcoming Event: 360 Speaking Accelerator Workshop Da…

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190. Black, White & Sunshine with Holly Charles 45:13

5y ago45:13

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“Black, White & Sunshine” is a groundbreaking play exposing the disproportionate number of Black children lost in both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Our distinguished partners this year are 8 Million Stories, a uniquely necessary school which disrupts the pipeline to prison for at-risk youth, and Child Advocates of Fort Bend, whic…

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189. Personal Brand - People Fund 2019 45:48

5y ago45:48

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In May I had a chance to speak at People Fund's Innovation Week on my 7 Steps to Creating an Influential Personal Brand. I really enjoying sharing this topic with sidepreneurs and business owners. If you would like for me to come out and share the 7 Steps with your organization send an email to info@michellengome.com. In this episode I discuss: Why…

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188. The African-American Marketing Association 40:37

5y ago40:37

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This may be my first or second time sharing the full details behind the creation of the African-American Marketing Association (AAMA). I start with a phone call in 2013 up to the creative mishaps in 2018 with some of the most popular brands. Membership - Project 100 $50 for the first 100 members, founding members. Standard annual fee is $150 per ye…

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187. I'm Back & I'm Better! 19:03

5y ago19:03

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Hey Good People! I'm back and I'm better! After a much needed hiatus I decided to turn the microphone on. Join me on this episode as I share with you some of the things I've been working on the first half of the year and upcoming things for 2019. I started a Patreon page. If you have $2 support the movement. Click here for details. Contact Michelle…

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Podcast Breakdown Part III 21:41

5+ y ago21:41

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In this last episode of Podcast Breakdown, I discuss the direction of the podcast. Overall, I need to take a step back and evaluate a few things as I want to make an effort to gain some new skills. I didn't mention this in the recording, but I will share a few interviews over the next few weeks. In this episode I discuss: The battle between feeling…

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Podcast Breakdown Part II 32:29

5+ y ago32:29

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In the second part of this episode I share with you some new plans that I am pursuing. My new job at the law firm has allowed me to move forward on a few of my goals. After all, I have to put it out in the universe and see what happens. In this episode I discuss: The reason for accepting the marketing manager role at the law firm. Believing now is …

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Podcast Breakdown Part 1 47:01

6y ago47:01

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I had to have a breakdown before I could get to the 184th episode. Lawd have mercy. But I made it! I haven't recorded an episode since July. Lately I've been feeling at a crossroads with my podcast. I share with you some of the challenges I have been faced with and plans to overcome them. This is part one of a three part series as I share with you …

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Passionate Leadership with Ann Stevenson 47:38

6y ago47:38

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Ann L. Esters-Stevenson is an Author, Motivator, Influencer, & Servant Leader deemed a “Woman after GOD’s own heart” who has an unyielding passion to “Pray it Forward” by pouring into the lives of others. With greater than 25 years’ experience in Corporate Leadership encompassing areas of Coaching, Development, Training, & Business Continuous Impro…

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