Ignite 2 Impact Podcast - Raise Up And Inspire The Next Generation Of Leaders

LaShanda Henry has been developing websites for over 10 years. She owns over 15 web properties and is most passionate about two things: creating positive websites for people of color and helping women entrepreneurs learn how to build successful businesses online. Ms. Henry graduated Columbia University.  “My life’s mission is to motivate.inform.inspire.connect. With my mother in mind, I do what I do for parents looking to better their children’s lives and for women striving to live their dreams. I love to share information and build communities online. It’s what I do and who I am.” Some of LaShanda’s most popular websites include: • Multiple Shades of You Online (an African American Web Portal) • BBWO – Social Network for Women Entrepreneurs • SistaSense Money and Marketing blog  • The Black Parenting Blog   As both a web designer and internet marketing coach, LaShanda has been featured in magazines such as Essence, Ebony, The Network Journal, and BlackEnterprise.com. As a blogger she has worked with brands

Erica Lynn is an established speaker shares her personal triumph over abuse and illness. She reveals how she overcame her tragic beginnings and found success and happiness, using a method that anyone can implement in their own life. Erica started a company called 1 Step Beyond U, LLC. The core concept is teach others how not to allow their limitations to hinder them but instead take 1 step beyond themselves toward discovering their purpose. Now she helps women all over through her book “7 Techniques of Healing” and her business.  Her personal story allows you to self-reflect and see yourself in a brand-new way. Prepare to laugh, cry, and jump for joy.   For more info on Erica Lynn visit 1stepbeyondu.com Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: http://drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review ​  

A globally recognized leader, Christy Rutherford is a keynote speaker, leadership coach and author, publishing five #1 best-selling books on Amazon in eight months.  A Harvard Business School Alumna, she’s also a certified Executive Leadership Coach from Georgetown University. Christy has been featured in Forbes twice. Christy is the 13th African American woman to achieve the rank of Commander (Lieutenant Colonel equivalent) in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 225+ year history where her demographic was .1%. Christy responded to the needs of the citizens in New Orleans two days after Hurricane Katrina and had a 3-year Congressional Fellowship with the House of Representatives. Christy’s academic portfolio also includes an MBA, and a pastry chef diploma. Among her many professional accomplishments, her national recognition includes Harvard Business School’s 2018 Launching New Ventures Pitch Contest Grand Master Champion, Cambridge Who’s Who Amongst Executives and Professionals, Career Communications STEM Technology All

Amy S. Hilliard is the owner of three businesses: consulting, speaking and licensing. As principal of The Hilliard Group, a strategic marketing consulting firm, her clients have included Nielsen, IBM, BET, American Express, HBO, the Art Institute of Chicago, Jaguar and PepsiCo. At 48 years old, because banks wouldn’t give her a loan, Ms. Hilliard sold her home to start The ComfortCake Company®, makers of “Pound Cake so Good it feels like a Hug®“. The Company commercialized Ms. Hilliard's own recipes for a variety of pound cakes, and now licenses them and Sugarless Sweetness®, a patent-pending proprietary sugar substitute. Launched in 2001, the company gained national distribution with United Airlines, Walmart and Home Shopping Network among others. A proven thought leader on entrepreneurship, empowerment and marketing, Ms. Hilliard speaks to audiences worldwide. With a unique background of senior corporate experience and established entrepreneurship, Ms. Hilliard was recently President of Fashion Fair Cosmet

Alycia Huston is a Certified Professional Coach, Speaker and Trainer specializing in NeuroLeadership. With a passion for science, she discovered how leveraging more of your brain power, by looking through the lens of Neuroscience (aka brain science), allows individuals the opportunity to tap into optimal performance in personal and professional arenas. As the previous co-founder and CEO of a biotechnology and life sciences business, under Alycia's guidance, the company grew to multi-seven figures within two years. Which positioned the company for growth, and subsequent acquisition. While leading the multi-million dollar business she discovered her mission and passion in life is to teach leaders how to harness this information and influence their perception, comprehension, and overall human experience; while better understanding behaviors, thoughts and interpretations of others through the lens of the brain and the mind – while increasing their bottom line. Alycia has the ability to discover gaps and work wit

Sarita Pittman, known at the "Lady Wealth Builder," wants to change those stats and have more coaches make more many.   "Coaching is a new way managers can relate with their employees to improve morale, productivity and longevity in the workplace. It's a way managers and entrepreneurs can scale their business without burning out. Anyone wanting to make a transition to a fulfilling and profitable career, coaching is a way to go." Pittman is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of the Georgia-based Atiras International Coaching Academy. Pittman is a master at business making Atiras the world's top resource for life coaches being only 14 months old. "I earned my millionth dollar at the age of 27 as salon owner.  Since then, I've started and scaled many business that were six and seven-figure enterprises. Now, I teach others how to do the same because of my passion to educate and give back," said Pittman. Pittman is a philanthropist and giver from the depths of the soul--an auspicious woman helping entrepren

Media Mavens are women who professionally and successfully dominate areas of the journalism and entertainment industry. Like Oprah Winfrey, Mitzi Miller is a media maven - which makes her an influential woman in the industry. Listen to this podcast and hear how she made the leap from journalist to author to magazine editor to now Head of Development at Rainforest Entertainment.  Mitzi Miller is a best-selling author, celebrated journalist, and veteran magazine editor. After almost fifteen years in print media, in March 2015 she made a success leap from publishing to television and film when she accepted the position of Head of Development at Rainforest Entertainment. Since joining the production company, the company has sold multiple television pilots including the popular BET drama series, The Quad which recently ended its second season. Prior to the transition, Miller served as editor-in-chief of two of the country’s premiere African-American magazines, EBONY and JET magazines. She is the third individual

Carlotta Tutt Holloway is a progressive marketer with over 20 years working experience in the field of Marketing, Media and Advertising. Carlotta’s career highlights include spearheading Walmart’s sponsorship of the ESSENCE Music Festival, the world’s largest cultural gathering of African Americans with national broadcaster Shaun Robinson.  Additionally, Carlotta is founder and owner of True Root Marketing and The She Is Project, offering varied marketing and experiential services, plus entrepreneurship and branding education for women respectively, and she is an avid community volunteer. She holds a true affinity for all things culturally inspirational, creative, and artistic and regularly provides educational, special event, and marketing, promotions, and volunteer services for such organizations as the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History where she is a Museum Educator and Special Events Volunteer, the Mosaic Youth Theatre, BUILD Institute, Detroit Synergy, American Black Film Festival, a

After 13 years of overcoming a depression bipolar disorder, Michael Wynn’s new book, “Habits Don’t Lie! 7 Habits To Overcome Obstacles To Win” points out how he overcame his disorder by using habits like, Visualize Faith, Be Real, Target Success, Know Money, Live Health, Just Win, and Think Repeat.   This episode will motivate you to challenge your obstacles by using these life-changing habits. These habits may raise some issues, provide insights, and give recommendations for you to personally deal with obstacles to become more resilient for a win. Michael D. Wynn, “Coach Win” is a Habit Success Strategist, Motivational Speaker and Author who is a certified authenticity coach.  Michael has a background as a financial auditor, financial literacy trainer and fraud examiner in which he coaches, speaks and gives advice on how to live, optimize and accomplish your personal and business goals with habits.   For more info on Mike Wynn visit www.mikewyncoachwin.com Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free g

Regardless of the past; your present and future can be reprogrammed toward a life of passion, positivity and power. It is possible to regain a life lost to emotional trauma and negative programming, and create something completely new and vibrant.   Carla Feagan’s life story, personal trauma and recovery process is changing lives and offering hope to women across the country hungry for real answers.  She is a sought after speaker and certified coach on The 7 Steps to Reprogramming Yourself.  Her best-selling book,  A Life Worth Living; The Journey of an Authentic Soul , is available globally. Carla Feagan was born in Changi, Singapore on a British RAF Base. After Singapore, her family moved to England and then to Canada when she was 7. Carla has lived all over Western and Central Canada including the North West Territories. She holds an honors degree in Computer Systems Technology and has worked as a salesperson, an accountant, a computer programmer, a manager, and a business owner. In 2015, she left her job

Kim Bettie is on a mission to level the playing field for personal, professional and community development. Kim has built her life and her method on giving people a greater advantage by learning how to apply empirically proven principles and processes that are typically given exclusively to senior leaders of large corporations. For the past 20 years Kim has been leading cultural change as a corporate trainer, executive coach, master group dynamics facilitator and organizational development consultant, with a client list which includes hundreds of executives and teams at General Motors, Blue Cross Blue Shield, City of Detroit, State of Michigan and Henry Ford Health System. Kim is on a mission to take her million dollar corporate strategies and share them with the world. She's has applied The Greater Advantage Methodology to individuals, groups, small business owners, non-profits, community organizations, government and churches. She has even applied her process to vocational students in Detroit and taught th

Michelle Washington is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Women of More Magazine. Passionate, Professional, Innovative, and Servant Leader are words often used to describe Michelle Washington. She loves to serve, empower and uplift people where ever she goes. For 10 Years she had the opportunity to serve Bank of America as a Senior Quality Lead in the Fraud department. Her passion for women led her to serve on the leadership committee that facilitated the powerful LEAD for Women program. An affinity group that focused on Leadership, Education, Advocacy, and Career Development. Her spirit of innovation helped launch and kick off the High Achievers Motivational Academy. An after-school program designed for students K-12 grade that focused on Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Character Development. Inspiring women and empowering women to their 'MORE' is her legacy. She is the Founder and CEO of Women of More Magazine, LLC. An organization that hosts events, workshops, and conferences that lead women to their

Velton Showell is dynamic personality and highly sought-after resource for businesses and professional associations. Small business owners as well as large corporations have sought out his experience and expertise in leadership development, sales, marketing and customer service. The thirst for learning and sharing new and innovative concepts has been a passion of Velton’s for many years. In 2008 he decided to begin Strategic Solutions LLC and his journey to share the concepts and ideas that made him a successful sales professional and a leader of organizations responsible for generating millions of dollars in revenue. Author of many published business articles and three books. Velton continues to help build and develop talent across the United States and the Caribbean. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies and smaller organizations to improve their performance, increase their revenues, and become more dominant in their market place. Velton truly believes that if you can “Transform Your Thinking”, you can,

Dorinda Walker is an Inspirational Warrior, Survivor Community Activist and Award Winning Corporate Executive, who holds the title of Vice President within Prudential Financial, Inc. Rising above her childhood difficulties, Dorinda Walker has based her career on expanding new business opportunities and financial education among diverse markets. She focuses her efforts on important areas such as targeted marketing, strategic planning, sponsorship event planning, program and relationship management.  What is most compelling about her corporate position is the path she took to arrive there. This includes being born to heroin-addicted parents, surviving physical abuse, attempting suicide, dropping out of high school and living a dangerous street life as a teenager. Walker channeled her ‘street smarts’ to rise up the corporate ladder and tell her story to thousands of people every year. Walker’s mission is to inspire individuals who are thrown into dysfunctional circumstances, to face the voices of doubt and fear

Robert T. “YB” Youngblood is the Founder and Chief Connecting Officer of YBConnects, LLC, a Richmond, VA based Strategic Relationship & Referral Marketing Firm.  As a Master Connector, Coach & Consultant, “YB” empowers Entrepreneurs, Professional Speakers, Sales Professionals and Students to increase Brand Awareness, Referrals and Revenue.   In many circles, “YB” is known as the “LinkedIn Locksmith” for his ability to help his clients unlock the Power of LinkedIn to increase their Visibility, Credibility and Profitability. Within the past 3 years, he has helped 100’s of Professionals to Level Up on LinkedIn; to include a Super Bowl Champion turned Entrepreneur; the number one Motivational Speaker in the World; along with Top Coaches & Consultants.   For over 15 years, 'YB'  has focused his energy on building long-term relationships. His positive attitude enhances his ability to encourage people to overcome life challenges. His mission is to eradicate the poverty mindset that prevents people from b

Dr. Missy Johnson is an award-winning, international, number one Best-Selling Author, Speaker, and Breakfree Coach with mastery in personal and leadership development.  Dr. Missy has a remarkable story and considered by her clients a lightworker for the GEN X women. Dr. Missy is the founder of CTC Personal Development Institute, an organization that show women in corporate America how to redevelop, rebrand and reposition themselves so they can transition from corporate American into their entrepreneurship and live life on their own terms. The business model includes a blueprint that accelerate growth, mindset makeover, and entrepreneurship training as they enter into the new arena. She is the CEO of Fearless Women Rock LLC, a platform created for women to share their courageous stories to so they can leverage themselves to become a speaker, coach and author. Dr. Missy has been on the cover or featured in the Speaker’s Magazine, Power Network Conference, NBC, ABC, Huffington Post, and Marie Claire in addition

This solo episode with help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish their goals and fulfill their dreams.    As a master leadership strategist, Dr. Genva Williams works with GenX women entrepreneurs and nonprofit executives to provide proven strategies to be more influential at work, home, and in their community.  She helps startups develop and mentors GenXers and Millennials to succeed in their careers and explore possibilities beyond the corporate world. Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: http://www.drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review Check out this episode!

Dr. Clarence Nixon is a founder and President of T.LAB an accelerated learning center for families and students in grades K-12.  T.LAB was established to increase the competitiveness of US based students while leveraging a global leadership model. In FY2012 T.LAB and Dr. Nixon were honored by ITSMF (Information Technology Senior Management Forum) for the application of technology in education. As well, Dr. Nixon is the Managing Partner of CNC Group, LLC.  CNC Group, LLC is a management consulting firm specializing in “business transformation” or turnaround management. Possessing a wide range of management and technology skills, Dr. Nixon is regarded for his general management skills including marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, human resources and information technology. Dr. Nixon was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Real Times, Inc. Real Times, Inc. is one of the largest African American Newspaper chains within the U.S.   Building on a strong foundation of

Keisha Taylor is a marketing enthusiast with 17+ years of experience in both ad agency and Fortune 500 organizations. She joined Learfield in January 2016 to launch the Integrated Marketing team and lead the company’s marketing efforts including: graphic design, research and analytics, client insights and innovation, and events. Taylor is an integral member of the executive leadership team and works alongside colleagues and partner brands in supporting revenue generation and business development initiatives.   She recently launched “PowHER,” a multi-dimensional Learfield platform developed to highlight and elevate women and women’s’ brands who influence collegiate sports.   Taylor formerly spent 10 years with Turner Broadcasting, most recently as Senior Director of Entertainment Marketing for TNT and TBS. Prior to TNT/TBS she was a Marketing Director at CNN.  She also gained advertising agency experience from a previous role with BBDO. Taylor’s portfolio of work has garnered numerous industry accolades. She w

When Sherry Sims created a LinkedIn group to connect black women seeking and offering career advice, she never thought her idea would turn into a business. Sherry Sims has more than 14 years of experience in Human Resources and specializing in Talent Acquisition. Sims saw that there was a lack of access for professional black women when it came to peer support and mentoring in her own career, so she set out to create the Black Career Women’s Network as a LinkedIn group. Sims took her LinkedIn group and turned it into a national organization, the Black Career Women’s Network. The organization is dedicated to helping women overcome challenges in the workplace and progress in their careers by providing the tools and resources they need to do just that. The organization founded and run by Sims is unique in that it specifically bridges the gap of support that minority women encounter in the workplace when it comes to professional development, mentor access and leadership training. In this podcast you'll learn:  1