Peeling Back The Layers Of Your Life®

Bhava Jaya is the owner and lead instructor of Yoga Wellness By Kasey.  He has been practicing meditation and Yoga since 2013 and received his 200 hour teacher training certification from Dharma Yoga and a 200 hour Classical Yoga and Meditation Teaching Certification through Kashi Atlanta.   Bhava Jaya worked in both big and small organizations for over 14 years in diverse leadership roles ranging from corporate training, call center start ups, and contact center management.  He understands first hand how workplace stress can impact leadership and employees ability to work effectively.  In consequence, he developed Yoga Wellness by Kasey to directly support and speak to working professionals who are too busy to leave their desks to relieve stress and anxiety.   Yoga Wellness By Kasey provides techniques for business professionals to use both at home and at the office from the comfort of their desk for reducing workplace anxiety, while increasing productivity.   Bhava Jaya has worked directly with companies su

Christopher Fairbank, a renowned ballet dancer turned police officer turned motivational speaker, will make audiences laugh and motivate them to achieve more! Christopher speaks all over the country inspiring businesses, conference attendees, and organizations with the goal of creating a positive change in our communities.  Christopher is a thought leader and has experience as a professional motivational speaker, mentor, public information officer, and retired professional ballet dancer and teacher, having danced and taught professionally for over eighteen years. He serves as an executive business coach and trainer and mentors others to help them realize their potential and understand that they can become successful in life no matter their circumstances.  www.christopherfairbank.com   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Toni Williams is a creative and curator that has a passion for bringing people together via visual arts, music and placemaking. As the founder of Cultivating Cultures, LLC., she has been able to serve as a consultant for various organizations and projects in the city of Atlanta, including the Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, Fulton County Arts & Culture Dept., the A3C Festival and Conference, Underground Atlanta and many more. Her level of expertise includes project management, strategic planning, programming and placemaking. Furthermore, she is confident in her ability to utilize systematic thinking as fuel for her dynamic problem-solving and execution strategies. Toni holds a MPH in Informatics from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.    www.cultivatingcultures.com   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Dominique Brightmon is an author, librarian, podcaster and professional speaker from Baltimore, MD. In his early childhood, Dominique was raised in the church where he was taught fundamental life lessons and received a head start with public speaking. This early start led him to win 3rd place at a state level speech competition during grade school. While in high school, Dominique took a summer job at a public library to gain experience. After a successful summer performance, he was invited to work there part-time. Since then he has risen through the ranks and gained over a decade of customer service experience. Thanks to his work experience and having read hundreds of books, Dominique always leaves his audiences with useful tips and strategies. His aim is to help others become better versions of themselves through reading and other forms of self-development. In addition to his professional experience, Dominique possesses an Associates of Applied Science in Network Technology from the Community College of Balt

Benir Pierre is a crystal-carrying, free-spirited, purple-haired, magical, intuitive manifestation wizard on a mission to help one million women heal their relationship with self, God and money.  She is an Abundance Strategist, Intuitive Life Coach and the secret weapon every boss needs! She helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs create a lifestyle of holistic abundance so they can create massive impact and income doing what they love most. Clients come to Benir for all things manifestation, abundance mindset and spiritual healing.  A miracle from birth, she spent her first week of life in a hole of a New Orleans bayou. After being molested at the age of six and enduring a childhood of physical and emotional abuse, she spiraled into depression, hitting rock bottom after her third failed suicide attempt at 20 years old. Through rigorous soul searching, personal development studies, and divine intervention on her path to wholeness, she overcame her toxic history and has dedicated her life to igniting hope, inspir

Body Positive Health & Wellness Coach Jai Murphy, is classically trained and certified as a Health Coach and has a degree in Health Administration. What sets Jai apart from most health coaches is her ability to bridge the gap between the worlds of those wanting to lose weight, those fighting to embrace body positivity, and the traditional health & fitness world. Jai has lost over 200lbs naturally and is in the midst of her own inspirational health journey.  Jai doesn’t just regurgitate what the textbooks say; she shows in real time how to implement the knowledge and changes into the good and the bad of real life. Her extensive and engaged audience across her various social media platforms get a front row seat to Jasmin’s journey as she navigates the crooked roads of motherhood and health. www.becomingjai.com   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com  

You’ll know it when Khaliah Guillory walks into a room. It’s a magical feeling that you have to see to understand. She lights up space with her bona fide, bountiful energy - the kind of energy you can feel from your head to your toes. When you meet her, you’ll understand why she’s won so many awards. When you hear her speak on stage, you’ll get why she’s been invited to so many events. She’s one in a million. Born Khaliah Oni Guillory (KOG), she worked her way from banker to a C-level executive.  While Vice President of Wachovia Bank, she served as one of the founding members of the Diversity Council, influencing positive change at the company. During this time, the organization saw a retention increase of approximately 35 percent due to her leadership. After leaving Corporate America, Khaliah’s phone started ringing off the hook and hasn’t stopped. She currently serves on Mayor Sylvester Turner’s LGBT Advisory Board, former board member ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Association board, keynote speaker a

Dr.  Gwen Schiada holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She is a successful entrepreneur, published author, multi-term elected councilwoman, and host of the Life on Your Terms podcast. But, that’s not where she started. She went from being a high school dropout with dormant dreams and a GED to allowing herself to dream big, achieve a Ph.D. level education, and a commitment to live life on her terms! Her passion for helping others “wake up” led to the creation of her podcast, Life On Your Terms ~ Powered by Your Inner Compass. She interviews experts and individuals who are successfully living in alignment with their passions, purpose, and values. Through this effort, she has uncovered the many gems we can all embrace to create a life on our terms. It’s not a mystery. Dr. Schiada created the 7L Framework, a step-by-step process designed to help you tap into your inner compass, become emboldened to claim and create the life and business you desire and achieve your dreams! She and her husband currently spend

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is the founder and CEO of the Village Market. Since 2016, Dr. Hallmon has been a transformational leader and speaker by bringing national exposure to black-owned businesses. She has developed an economical vehicle that empowers the Black community through cooperative economics. Dr. Hallmon is a native of Batesville, Mississippi. An educator by passion, she began hosting Master Classes to provide tangible tools, resources, and connections to encourage forward progression as a community. The desire that launched The Village Market ATL only three months later was two-fold: to support socially conscious, community-minded, entrepreneurs and startups of color. Kidpreneurs is a unique facet of the market that gives kids a taste of entrepreneurial life from the most grass-roots level. With the feeling of family and community, attendees are eager to support and circulate their dollars to the many small businesses showcased at the Village Market. The Village Market welcomes thousands of attendees,

ALL THE WAY FROM ISRAEL!!!   After her transformational recovery from severe trauma, Chana Studley was part of the Academy Award-winning team for the movie Babe. At the height of a very successful Hollywood career, she left to teach and work with individuals and groups helping them to have a deeper understanding of their own experience and the insights that lead to freedom. She is now a World Health Organization Psychotrauma First Responder, Counselor, and Coach.  Chana has just released her debut novel, The Myth of Low Self-Esteem, a story of PTSD, Hollywood, and Healing. She did Special Effects in movies and she find this is a great way to hook people in and introduce them to the idea that our minds can convince us of all kinds of stories that hold us back and things that are not true with the special effects it produces!  www.chanastudley.com   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com  

Dr. Lakara Foster is a proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She currently stars in the new YouTube show "The GIFT”, a web series following her life as a Medium, Minister, and Spiritual Teacher. She shares her gift of helping reunite people with their departed loved ones and giving them the gifts of healing, closure, and peace while helping them to see death, life, and God in a new way. She was nominated Author of the Year for her book The Grown Woman’s Guide to Greatness, a spiritual development tool for women seeking a more powerful existence. As a speaker, author, and spiritual development expert she has coached hundreds, empowered thousands, been featured in numerous publications and on several television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show (guest), VH1's Atlanta Exes as a Life Coach, and TV One's The Sister Circle as a Psychic Medium. Dr. Lakara Foster holds a Bachelors in Psychology, a Bachelors in Criminal Justice, and a Masters in Counselor Education from Florida A&M University. She is curren

Tyrone Webb Jr. is a Communications Leader, Marketing Strategist and Network Guru. He is a passionate leader who works to inspire and motivate young professionals and entrepreneurs. Born and raised in the inner city of Newark, New Jersey and having humble beginnings, Tyrone believes in the fundamental importance of service. In 2013, Tyrone created the Tyrone Webb Jr. Scholarship Fund to provide minority business students an opportunity to pursue their education free of financial stress or setbacks.   As the Sr. Manager for Global Communications for SAP SuccessFactors, Tyrone has the opportunity to lead global day-to-day communication strategies for the entire business. In 2017, Tyrone decided to utilize his personal skills and interests to start his own business and brand. The Tyrone Webb Jr. brand and business which was created to consult entrepreneurs on marketing & brand strategies, communications and photography.   www.tyronewebbjr.com   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and

Joshua Berglan aka The World’s Mayor is driven to be a voice for the voiceless and empower others to live their truth. Whether it is on stage or behind a microphone on his broadcast Gratitude:UnFiltered, Joshua speaks his unapologetic truth. After living in the shadows for most of his life, he now relentlessly shines a light on a darkness that prevented him from living his best life, blessed, forgiven and free. Joshua is proof that regardless of how nasty ones past may be, God has a purpose for all of it…..and that purpose is good!  Joshua is also an expert in brand strategy and a strategic partnership specialist where he believes “everyone gets to win”. This is what led people to start calling him The World’s Mayor.   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Nena B. Abdul-Wakeel is a technology coach, motivational speaker and best-selling author using over 30 years of IT management experience to encourage and inspire people to greatness. She is often referred to as a technology interpreter because of her ability to demystify the digital world to those who find it daunting. Her coaching style takes people from dread to excitement as they look to leverage digital tools for their next level. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs to embrace, adopt, and use digital tools to grow their business. Nena is the founder and host of the “Ms. Nena B. Show” and "Tech Talks w/ Ms. Nena B."   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Raised in Harlem on the sweet streets of Suga Hill, Kareem Queeman affectionately known as Mr. Bake has had a passion for baking since he was 5 years old cooking alongside his grandmother. Mr. Bake learned quickly and decided to further his technique and experience by obtaining a Bachelors in Culinary Arts from Monroe College and a Certification in Restaurant Management from the International Culinary Center, both located in New York City. While earning his degree, Mr. Bake worked with popular local bakeries including Carrot Top Pastries, Make My Cake, Sara Beth Bakery, and Billy’s Bakery. Mr. Bake left the Big Apple to pursue his career as an entrepreneur and business owner in Washington, DC. His first major career endeavor in D.C. was assisting the owner of Fluffy Thought Cakes launch its first storefront, he later became store manager at a local D.C. favorite, Crumbs Bakery. It was 3 years later when Mr. Bake’s NY hustle matriculated into Mr. Bake, LLC in the summer of 2013. Mr. Bake’s esteemed portfolio i

ALL THE WAY FROM CANADA!!! Tracey Maxfield is a nurse with over 36 years of experience. Tracey experienced her first episode of clinical depression in her twenties and lived with chronic depression ever since. However, nothing prepared her for the acute depressive episode she experienced in 2015. After enduring years of intense work place stress, harassment and bullying, she plummeted into an abyss of darkness, hopelessness and despair the likes of which she had never experienced before. Since the release of her book, Escaping the Rabbit Hole: my journey through depression. Tracey has become a staunch advocate for Mental Illness and Mental Health Awareness and Bullying and completed the course, Bringing Mental Health to Schools. She has met with teenagers to talk about bullying and mental illness and has appeared on numerous podcasts in the USA, Canada and UK, live radio shows and TV shows. On March 2, she was one of the presenters at the TEACH conference in Florida. Tracey is presently on a new life journey,

Devin Smith is a young social entrepreneur, passionate about diversity & inclusion, and working with other entrepreneurs to leave a positive mark on communities.  Overcoming great adversity, he has learned how to leverage both tragic and triumphant life experiences as super powers as he continues to learn how to navigate corporate life, adulthood, and more.  His latest journey - exploring latent talent in the creative arts.   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Kristen Dior Abdus-Salaam aka Atlanta Foodguy is a self taught food photographer who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  Kristen enjoys giving people the best food and experiences he can find.   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Nneka Williams is a successful business woman who owns and operates a tax firm and Nneka Talib Artistry and Photography.  After receiving her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from South Carolina State University and her MBA from Strayer University she quickly realized the traditional 9-5 lifestyle wasn’t going to cut it for her.  She gave it a good effort but her ambition and entrepreneurial spirit wouldn’t allow her to settle. She’s raising 3 beautiful daughters with the help from the village she created.  She serves on the PTA and is classroom mom at her children’s school. Nneka is a mentor and an advocate for education, healing, and empowerment of women and young girls.   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Loronda C. Giddens https://www.lorondacgiddens.com

Petrina Bloodworth is an Internal Audit Leader with over 15 years of combined experience in Big 4 public accounting, radio broadcast media, manufacturing and financial services industries.  She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and has a Masters in Professional Accountancy.  She sits on the Board of the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce where she serves as the current President Elect. Emma Foulkes is a Certified Financial Planner professional and business owner with over 18 years of dedicated financial services experience.  Emma is the past President of the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.  She volunteers for various non-profits and has been featured in Atlanta Magazine, Forbes magazine, and the Wall Street Journal.  She is an Army veteran and a published author. Petrina and Emma were the first same-sex couple in the United States to wed on June 26, 2015 when the Supreme Court lifted the ban on gay marriage.   Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer:  Lo