Christina Thomas has worked in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 20 years. While “living her best life,” she learned that she had stage 2 breast cancer. Hear how she faced her situation and the strategies she used to overcome and win the battle of breast cancer.
In this episode, Dr. Malaika provides an update what listeners can expect on season 3 and how listeners can help increase PIVOTs reach! Tune in now!
Briana “Bri” Franklin is a businesswoman and philanthropist on a mission to eradicate the $1.7T+ student debt crisis, who after graduating from college with $115K in student debt became all too familiar with the professional and personal hurdles it creates. As the co-founder, President, CEO of The Prosp(a)rity Project, she takes immense pride in crafting the solution that will provide Black girls/women in the U.S. with the resources to achieve higher rates of financial literacy, entrepreneurial/...
Kareema Alston, aka, Kareema Knows has been blogging for four years on the topic of singleness, celibacy and relationships. She currently works with women in her mentoring celibacy group and has been doing so since 2017. One key point that Kareema shared, is that she helps women see what they're getting in relationships versus what they deserve.
Dr. Jasmine, aka Dr. Jas... is the Executive Director of Houstonians for Great Public Schools. She is also an adjunct instructor at Rice University and former candidate for Texas State Board of Education. She shares her pivot experience and resources for women interested in transitioning into politics.
Lucia Barrett is an insurance educator, who coaches singles and families on the importance of financial security and protection. On this episode, she shares her personal experience, that resulted in a mind-shift concerning financial planning. Lucia provides wisdom and practical knowledge that will result in self-examination and action! If you're pivoting financially and looking to secure you present and your family's financial future, you need to listen to Ep. 50.
Jennifer Streaks, Money Expert, started her career working in financial compliance for major banking institutions. When the economy started a downward spiral and the housing bubble burst, Jennifer, armed with an MBA, found herself at the center of the storm helping individuals save their homes and pay off their credit card debt. Jennifer has been on every major TV and radio network (MSNBC, FOX, Fox Business, Cheddar, MarketWatch) and has been published in national magazines providing practical f...
Ylang Ylang Taitt is the owner of Sia Candles, which is based in Washington, D.C. Sia Candles are luxurious candles created with a vision. She shares her pivot experience and highlights strategies to assist in managing a 9-5 job and entrepreneur endeavors.
Dr. Malaika starts this episode with a bang. She shares the direction for the year and asks listeners to support the podcast by doing the following: 1.) email the names of Black/Brown women who are in business and may have the resources to serve and support other Black/Brown women, 2.) listen to past episodes, share, follow or subscribe where podcast are found, and 3.) purchase PIVOT merch., when the store is available. Dr. Turner has a vision and is very excited about expanded the reach and hel...
Felicia Dunn is a civilian nurse for the Department of Defense, in Bavaria, Germany. She and her family moved to Germany from Virginia and experienced multiple pivots that have changed her life. Our conversation covers faith in God, how to respond to fear, and how setting goals and trusting the process bring forth blessings that could never be imagined.
Naomi is a Brand Visibility/Mindset Coach and 2x TEDx Speaker. She is a best selling author and listed in the top 100 women inspiring in Nigeria. Naomi has traveled across the globe telling her story and how she overcame domestic abuse. She now encourages women to understand their worth, their purpose and the power of their story. She is on a life mission to die empty.
Maya Cryor is a director, writer, and producer - she's a modern day creator located in California. On this episode, Maya shares the mental pivot that she experienced during COVID-19 and how God is helping her mentally and emotionally while living through the pandemic. Once Maya experience her breakthrough, she found alternative ways to connect with friends and regained her sense of self. She recently paid homage to Spike Lee and Michael Jordan by re-creating the Nike Shoe Commercial, originally ...
Bola Audena is a trusted and strategic business advisor to business owner, CEOs, corporate executives and non profit boards. She has been featured in the November issue of Black Enterprise Magazine. she is also the co-host of Some Day Is Today podcast, where she and her husband focus on encourages folks to live their best life.
Alexis Dobbins is the founder of Positive Families, LLC, which is designed to improve co-parenting family dynamics and empower parents who are doing the "school thing" at home as a result of COVID-19. If you're looking to move into 2021 with a better co-parenting relationship, then Kids Need 2 if for you. Go to www.kidsneed2.com and learn more. If you've been struggling to figure out how to help you student thrive, while at home during the pandemic, then Hello, I'm A Parent is for you. Both init...
Deanna Allen is the co-founder of Gifted and Glory. Gifted and Glory is a boutique, gifting and personal shopping concierge that specializes in curated gifts for any event, celebration or just because. Gifted and Glory believes that a woman's power and glory shines through when she is walking in purpose and appreciated by her tribe.
Dr. Kristin L. Jones is a regulatory writer for a pharmaceutical company and an essential oil education. She is also the author of new two articles under her Medical Minutes blog on the RCheryse Digital Marketing and Online Magazine. Dr. Kristin earned a Ph.D. where she studied cancer biology. While she continues to write, you can also find her training and informing Black and Brown people about good health practices. To learn more go to https://rcherysedigitalmarketing.com/rdm-medical-minutes/...
We are joined by Denise Taylor, Lydia Robinson and Sheila Forestal-Gibson in our Series titled - Do Something - A Conversation with Women Impacting Black and Brown Children during Racial Tension and Social Injustice. Denise Taylor is back with us and talks about the impact she's having on children in the fields of education. Lydia Robinson is the founder and Director of Scene - N - Action - Productions Co. and Sheila Forestal-Gibson is a therapist at Soaring Counseling Services. These women are ...
Dr. Michelle Cintron works in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - trained in Sports Medicine. She is located in Allentown, PA. Michelle shares her PIVOT experience about the journey into the medicine field. She encourage the PIVOT family to "find that thing you love and dive in!"
Candace is the owner of Purposefully Soaring Counseling Services, LLC and is a mental health counseling practice located in the Harrisburg, Pittsburgh and New Jersey areas. Her practice is unique as it is staffed with 6 clinicians of color, supporting client with issues of all sorts of mental health concerns. The mission of her practice is to support clients with learning how to soar with purpose through the many challenges they face in life.
Tolu Michaels is a personal brand strategist from Nigeria and the author of the new book Show Up. Tolu challenges her clients to exhibit courage over confidence and shares how she motivates and educates clients as they journey into greatness.
Cheryle Jackson is the CEO of Grit and Grace The Movement, a global business leader, TEDx speaker, former candidate of the U.S. Senate and former CEO of the Chicago Urban League. She shares the small, medium, and large pivots that have shaped where she is today!
Season two starts off with a new twist. We're having a conversation with moms helping their sons PIVOT during a time of racial injustice! Dr. Sarah Jones, Alexis Dobbins, Rachelle Byars-Sargent, and Dr Cherita Weatherspoon, share their stories of how they're helping their sons navigate life amidst George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustice!
This episode provides information about season 2 and a creative expression in response to the results of the decision not to charge officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor.
This is a REWIND of Ep. 24 with Jessica Perez, who is now the author of her very first children's book, The Adventures of Susana! Enjoy!
This episode is raw, real, and right from the heart! What can we do with our resources, influence, position and our voice as a response to racism and injustice. George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and so many more have lost their lives to the ugliness of violence, rooted in hate! Jacob Blake is fighting for his! What can we do? What difference can we make?
In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Melyssa Rodgers about moving to Paris, France and the challenges, teachable moments, and revelations that she navigated during her pivot experience.
Dr. Zanthia Reddish is the Founder and CEO of Impoweredd, LLC. Her PIVOT experience involves the journey from AAU mom, college-athlete mom to NBA mom. Dr. Zanthia and her husband are now helping other parents, whose student athletes are on the journey towards success.
Sometimes your hard work and education lead you down a path that you didn't imagine. Join us as we talk with Ms Zainab Fadlu-Deen as she shares her story about her love for the science field, her passion for cultural diversity and education and the twists and turns that led to the unexpected door of opportunity.
Pivot Podcast host, Malaika Turner continues the conversation on how folks in the Black and Brown community can pivot, during a pandemic, and still win. She specifically encourages her audiences to figure out how they can be a solution to the problem, by stepping away from the "noise" and being creative, innovative and active.
Bukola Arije, founder of Mich and Barj, joins us from Nigeria to share about her PIVOT experience as a fashion designer who was faced with major challenges as a result of the coronavirus. Bukola shares her powerful mission and ability to be flexible in a time of uncertainty in the fashion industry. IG: @michandbarj
