In this powerful episode of PIVOT with Dr. Malaika, I’m joined by Wealth Expert Wadeea Walton! Wadeea shares her inspiring personal pivots—the defining moments that shaped her path—and offers incredible insight on building wealth, navigating student loans under the new administration, and understanding the impact of student loans on mental health.One of the biggest takeaways? Wadeea encourages you to "Take a step and GO BE GREAT." This episode is packed with wisdom, strategy, and encouragement t...
Apr 29, 2025•52 min
In this powerful episode of PIVOT with Dr. Malaika, we’re joined by Shawnika Hunt, CEO of It’s Dope To Serve, LLC and a fierce breast cancer advocate. Shawnika opens up about her courageous pivot from survivor to purpose-driven leader, walking us through her personal journey with breast cancer and how she now helps others navigate their own. With grace and grit, she reminds us that pain can be part of the purpose—and that healing often leads to helping. Shawnika also sheds light on a groundbreak...
Apr 23, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 85
Dr. Malaika sat down with Justin Rowland, the creative force behind @GrubWithJus, about his bold pivot into the world of cooking, grilling, and crafting dishes that have captured viral attention. From being featured on The Drew Barrymore Show to earning the title of Allrecipes Allstar, Justin is proof that when passion meets purpose, greatness follows.In this inspiring sit-down, Justin opens up about what it truly means to flow in passion versus walk in purpose—and how he's come to embrace his...
Apr 14, 2025•37 min•Season 84Ep. 6
Dr. Malaika kicks off Season 6 with an interview with Tyree Turner, member of the John Carroll Men's Basketball team. Tyree shares the PIVOT experiences, that significantly impacted his life physically and spiritually. He provides the audience with what he learned in the process of his setback and shares how to PIVOT with God in your life. Some noteworthy quotes from Tyree include: "Trust in God's process over your own plans....his process is more important than your short term plans." " The pro...
Apr 07, 2025•41 min•Season 6Ep. 83
Ashley Mingo is a costume designer who is making her mark on the film industry. She has worked with several films, but the latest are We Were Meant To (2023), African Giants (2024) and Bitterleaf (2024). Ashley shares her PIVOT experience and how she pushed through tough times, which led to her newest opportunity.
Aug 28, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 82
Myles Smith is the Cincinnati Reds 2024 7th Round Draft Pick. He attended college at University of California Irvine, where he played for three years. Myles started playing baseball at a young age, and shares the PIVOT experience that has contributed to his success!
Aug 28, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 81
In this episode, we take a closer look at Season 5 and update you on some of our guests, while providing a motivational gem on the topic of having a vision. Dr. Malaika will breakdown Ep. 76, to Ep. 79.
Aug 28, 2024•22 min•Season 5Ep. 80
Terrance Dre is the author of Pivoting 4 Greatness, Vol 1. He shares his pivot story and the back story behind the birth of his book. This book is rich with nuggets of information for every industry, and this is just the beginning. Volume 2 is on the way. Terrance drops insight into how to navigate life's pivots, the challenges we face , and how to overcome those challenges. As he references Carol Dweck and her study on fixed and growth mindset, you can't help but to want to grab a copy to learn...
Jul 23, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 79
Dr. Zanthia Reddish - aka - The Ball Mom Doc joins Ep. 78 of PIVOT with Dr. Malaika to talk bout the 2nd Edition of Alley Oop, the pivot experience that changed things in her life, and her hot-off-the-press projects, heard first on PIVOT!
Jul 15, 2024•42 min•Season 5Ep. 78
Alisa Reyes is known for her role on All That and is the voice of La Cienega on the Emmy and NAACP award winning Disney Plus cartoon The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. Alisa takes some time to talk about her most impactful PIVOT (to date), how her diversity impacted her career and person tidbits that we can all use to improve our lives! You can catch Alisa on most social media platforms. Alisa talks motherhood, womanhood, and Hollywood. She brings her energy and enthusiasm for life and provid...
Jul 08, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 77
Dr. Malaika sat down with Zech McPhearson, cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles, to discuss navigating through unexpected changes that impacted his football season. Tune in as he drops gems for anyone who is or has experienced adversity. He talks, in depth, on how he views situations as neutral, and why mindset is important. We applaud Zech as he is making a difference in the community with his new organization, Catalyst 4 Change. You can catch up with him on IG: @zmac28 and follow Catalyst 4 ...
Jul 01, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 76
Aniyah Pinkey is Senior Specialist in Employee Communications at Comcast. She is a Philadelphia native and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in Journalism/Public Relations. Aniyah shares her pivot from graduation to the dream job, which was not always an easy journey. In this episode, Aniyah shares her experience with rejection, remaining motivated throughout the pandemic, and how to create avenues when they aren't available. Aniyah speaks directly to Generat...
Mar 14, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 75
Rachel Pettiford is a program coordinator at Big Brothers, Big Sisters. She is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Masters Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Rachel shares her pivot from post graduation to employment. Rachel provides a glimpse into the reality of post graduate depression and how her mother helped to pull her aback to reality that opportunities are waiting for her to move. If you are in a dark space, in your life, and need encourageme...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 74
In this 2-part episode with Dr. Jasmine L. Jenkins, we have a very candid conversation about achieving goals through risk-taking, practicing consistency and self-awareness. Dr. Jas examines risk-taking and how it played out, in some aspects, of her life. She provides three key points about risk-taking that are game-changers. While Dr. Jas dropped many gems in our conversation, the one eye-opening gem is that there should be a win in your view when taking a risk. WOW!!!!! In part 2, Dr. Jas unpac...
Jan 17, 2023•29 min•Season 4Ep. 73
In this 2-part episode with Dr. Jasmine L. Jenkins, we have a very candid conversation about achieving goals through risk-taking, practicing consistency and self-awareness. Dr. Jas examines risk-taking and how it played out, in some aspects, of her life. She provides three key points about risk-taking that are game-changers. While Dr. Jas dropped many gems in our conversation, the one eye-opening gem is that there should be a win in your view when taking a risk. WOW!!!!! Dr. Jas is a bilingual e...
Jan 10, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 72
It's 2023 an we're back better than ever. Not only can you get the scoop on what's to come on the PIVOT Podcast, now you can subscribe and get access to guided motivational snippets, information on PIVOT merchandise and so much more. Go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkpivot/subscribe and subscribe today! Our first conversation will be on Tuesday, January 10, but take a listen for more juicy information on PIVOT and this life-changing podcast! What are some topics you'd like us to covering 2023? Hit...
Jan 03, 2023•10 min
Stacey Barlow-Hill is the CEO and Founder of Live Lead Succeed . She is a Leadership and Lifestyle Coach helping overwhelmed business owners become the best versions of themselves and lead successfully. Stacey guides her clients through exploring self discovery, overcoming limiting mindsets and developing expert leadership skills so that they can reach ultimate levels of success in both life and business. In 2010 Stacey founded Encore Event Design , a full service event planning and design compa...
Jun 03, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 70
Lady Neila Johnson (Lady J) is the founder and visionary of Sisters Helping Sisters Win, an organization created to help meet the many needs of women. Lady J is committed to providing support to women, building them up and increasing their awareness of how God sees them. She has also created a fragrance, with a new one on the way. Lady J shares wisdom to women who are looking to start their own initiative or business and shares a gift with the PIVOT Podcast. You can contact Lady Neila Johnson on...
Mar 21, 2022•26 min
Ms. Chelsey Brown is a senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), a mid-size university in western PA. While at IUP, she has started a program called 4U Mentoring for foster and independent affiliated students. Chelsey briefly shares her connection to why this population is so important and shares her vision for the future of 4U. Chelsey, affectionately known as Ms Chelsey by her mentees, shares about the importance of vulnerability and being yourself with others. If you're interesting ...
Jan 24, 2022•22 min•Season 4Ep. 67
Tiffany Henderson is a partner in the fantastic Taun Henderson Photography. They travel across the globe creating a breath-taking and magical experience for couples who are looking for their photos and videos to go to another level. Tiffany shares her pivot experience of transitioning from her first career in business, to photography. Tiffany also shares the joys of working with her husband in a successful business and shares wisdom with couples who are in business or thinking of going into busi...
Jan 10, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Dr. Patrice Moss is the Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C. She enthusiastically shares her PIVOT experience into the STEM field and concludes with the 5 E's - empowering motivational tips for women that are sure to motivate and catapult them into another level of success.
Aug 12, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 65
Rhonda Anderson is a dedicated strategist and attorney with over twenty years of management, legal and compliance experience. Mrs. Anderson has a strong history of exceeding individual and group project administrative goals and incorporating best practices for new organizations. As the owner of Anderson Law Group, she has extensive regulatory and compliance experience concentrating in real estate, estate planning, and corporate law. She has experience creating and implementing sustainable system...
Jul 19, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Lynthia Sheree Scott is the Vice Principal of Bucks County Technical High School. However, prior to reaching her goals, she was a teen mom who made a controversial decision to take her baby to college. Lynthia's pivot message is one of forgiving yourself and the importance of not giving up on your dreams.
Jul 12, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 63
Nageena returns for part 2 of our conversation, where she discusses her pivot out of a fearful situation that changed her life. In this conversation, you'll learn how she emancipated from her father and how this big leap, was a catalyst for many others. Nageena provides strategies on how you can overcome fear and why it's important to free yourself from the hold that fear can have on your life.
Jul 05, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Nageena shares are pivot experience of growing up in an abusive household after her mother passed away. Her writing sparked the pivot that gave her the courage to step out, on faith, and make moves that have changed her life.
Jun 28, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Vanessa Wilson shares her pivot of experience of going from working full time to a stay-at-home-mom for 22 years. She and her husband Rev. Shawn Wilson are raising seven beautiful and gifted, children ages 7 to 23. Vanessa shares the challenges of being at home and she also shares the joys of making a faith move. One of the wonderful parts of her pivot experience is pivoting back into the workforce with a sense of purpose. Tune in to her story.
Jun 14, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Quinshayah Nocho is a traveling nurse and author of her first book, A Changed Mind. Quinshayah provides a look into her life, her relationship with God, and some of the things she felt as she experienced the loss . To book Quinshayah to speak, go to http://Quinshayahnocho.com
Jun 04, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 59
Nicky Hedgepeth is the found and CEO of Embrace Grace Skincare. Nicky pivoted into making natural skin care products after seeing the need for products that will help her sensitive skin. Nicky has since become an export on natural ingredients that will help your skin and skin tone. She is known for soaps, sugar scrubs, and facial toners. You can shop for her products at www.embracegraceskincare.com
May 07, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Joan McClendon is the Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development, Specialized Masters Programs at University of Notre Dame. She is the co-author of the book titled: Life on the Fringe: Testimonies of women moving beyond desperation to faith. She is an accomplished educator, transformational speaker, coach and entrepreneur. Joan shares her experience from emotional abuse to being in a healthy emotional place. One of her striking quotes, during the interview, is “hurt p...
Apr 19, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 57
Lynee Murchison is a professor at Trinity College, where she teaches Communication Law. Lynee shares her PIVOT experience and her journey from news broadcaster hopeful to lawyer!
Apr 02, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 56
