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. Louis, where she was a John B. Ervin Scholar and a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellow. She went on to study United States History at the graduate ...
Jul 18, 2020•1 hr 27 min
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 discuss : The origin story of My Dream BIG Club. The importance of accountability and community for personal and professional development. Steps on how t...
Jul 17, 2020•35 min
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 the issues between Africans and African-Americans? With so many cultures within the diaspora, is it possible for us to unite? How migration is changi...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 31 min
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-mindedness led to the opportunity to work with startups like Upswing and manage brands like ATXinColor and DivInc; increasing the equity of each and thus allow...
Jul 14, 2020•25 min
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 works in the consumer packaged goods industry. She holds a BA Degree in Liberal Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA degree from Indi...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 11 min
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 , she's committed to helping businesses create dynamic narratives that speak to every consumer while impacting culture. From producing an epic launch ...
Jun 30, 2020•51 min
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 community? Contact Kaleb Elijah : Lake & Prosper Instagram Facebook Contact Michelle : Website: African-American Marketing Association Instagram: @...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 6 min
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 disparities researcher. In addition, she has provided psychological services within various systems (e.g. educational, health, judicial) to minority and sy...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min
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 the gap between Africans and African-Americans through resources, education, etc. Edidiong not only educates and empowers the community but she also ...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 32 min
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, trans lives, and a lot more. Listen up, tell a friend, and provide feedback. In this episode I rant on my feelings towards : The relevancy of Malcolm ...
Jun 15, 2020•32 min
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 the University of Minnesota, a Masters in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University, and a Masters in Psychotherapy (MFT) from Adler Gr...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 6 min
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 changes and election dates. Announcements : Early Voting: February 18- February 28 Election Day: March 3rd Website: https://www.johnclarkforjustice.net/ Har...
Feb 11, 2020•16 min
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 all things relationships focused on me. Yeah, I've done relationship episodes in the past, but I've never discussed myself. Justyn and I have an int...
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 42 min
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. If you remember she interviewed me on the 100th episode. At the time of the recording, I did not consider on stopping the podcast. This episode was ...
Sep 25, 2019•39 min
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, but do we know the difference. This is my last rant where I share with you what these words mean to me. Authentic - true to one's self. Transparent -...
Sep 25, 2019•54 min
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 have a solid partnership. In this episode I discuss : Know your personal and professional core values. Know your individual and collective purpose and go...
Sep 20, 2019•29 min
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 message. Have a contact management system. Grab a networking partner. Add value. Announcements : Partnership with Covve a contact relationship manager. Si...
Sep 20, 2019•59 min
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 Through Coaching Holly Charles - I'm Still a Woman Ray Shackelford - Culture and Community Sable B - Real Brown Girls Brittany Flournoy - HIV Awarenes...
Sep 10, 2019•31 min
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 Networking Ability 9/20 – National Forum of Black Public Administrators 11/16 – Ivery Arie: The Experience HTX Contact Michelle : Patreon Instagram LinkedI...
Sep 04, 2019•11 min
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 accept the expectations. Announcements : Partnership with Covve a contact relationship manager. Sign up today for your free Pro subscription for 1 month...
Sep 04, 2019•28 min
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 Dean of Students at Summit Academy Charter School, and has also served as Director of Student Life at Achievement First Endeavor Middle School (Brookl...
Jul 30, 2019•33 min
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 Date: Saturday, August 3, 2019 Time: 9am - 1pm Location: Killeen Civic & Conference Center Click here to purchase tickets to event . Contact Tanida...
Jul 19, 2019•34 min
“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 , which provides resources to reunite children with their families. In this episode we discuss: HPOP creative process to create Black, White & Suns...
Jul 17, 2019•45 min
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 I believe in a personal brand over a company brand What it takes to develop a personal brand The quickest way to connect with people on LinkedIn Upco...
Jun 04, 2019•46 min
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 year. Monthly Trainings Personal and Professional Development Weekly Newsletter Job Postings Industry News and Marketing Tips Contact AAMA : Website Fac...
May 14, 2019•41 min•Ep. 188
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 : Patreon Instagram LinkedIn Website...
May 07, 2019•19 min•Ep. 187
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 stagnant and trying to expand. Making effort to gain new skills in podcasting. The purpose of a guilt-free two month break. Action Item : It's the e...
Nov 14, 2018•22 min•Ep. 186
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 the time to start the African-American Marketing Association. My desire to pursue a terminal degree. Action Item : Move in spite of. Sponsorship : WP...
Nov 14, 2018•32 min•Ep. 185
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 my life over the past four months and what's next. In this episode I discuss : The challenges of podcasting. The reason why I don't like my time waste...
Oct 24, 2018•47 min•Ep. 184
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 Improvement as a Six Sigma Green Belt, Ann has also served in various leadership capacities at her Church as Coach for a mentoring & disciplesh...
Oct 10, 2018•48 min•Ep. 183
