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Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
“It takes a village to raise an entrepreneur,” shares Dr. Dell Gines, certified economic developer who works for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In today’s episode, host D-Rich sits down with guests Dr. Dell Gines and college professor Dr. Tracy H. Dunn to discuss entrepreneurship ecosystems and how they impact women of color and Black communities as a whole.
Dr. Tracy is a professor at Benedict College, an HBCU that was first created to educate newly freed Black males. She now works with the college to implement entrepreneurial learning opportunities for the students which include both business and small retail incubators for students to practice launching their own businesses while receiving college credit. It is important to keep HBCU’s alive and thriving, because they are statistically responsible for the majority of Black leaders across a wide array of jobs from engineers and lawyers to being elected into political positions. Dr. Dell explains that to build a functioning entrepreneurship ecosystem, communities need to come together rather than focusing on individualism. Historically, the best successes for Black people in America have occurred within the context of community because it takes a village to counteract the exploitative systems that were put in place to keep Black people from gaining and holding power. By ensuring that Black entrepreneurs, and particularly Black women entrepreneurs, are able to access the resources they need to be successful, there will be more businesses that hire Black people and that are sensitive to the needs within the local community.
Join Dr. Tracy H. Dunn, Dr. Dell Gines, and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about entrepreneurship ecosystems, the challenges facing women of color in the context of entrepreneurship, and the importance of helping HBCUs thrive.
Quotes
• “In order for HBCUs to survive, what I think is critical is that we remain relevant.” (17:34-17:40 | Dr. Tracy)
• “Any way that you can think of to contribute to your local HBCU, or your HBCU of choice, I would encourage you to do so. Think about if you have a master's degree, or PhD, think about being an adjunct to another HBCU, or giving back in some way.” (21:01-21:23 | Dr. Tracy)
• “It's not easy being a woman leader, but if you can find people who inspire you and who have lessons from their own walk in leadership, that is very, very helpful.” (30:04-30:20 | Dr. Tracy)
• “Almost one in four HBCUs are responsible for 40% of all Black engineers, 40% of all members of Congress, 50% of Black lawyers and 80% of Black judges.” (32:06-32:23 | Dr. Tracy)
• “It takes a village to raise an entrepreneur.” (36:22-36:24 | Dr. Dell)
• “Bourgeois black people have to understand, you are still black, right? In that you can't escape that essential centeredness of who you are as an individual, based upon the way America sees you. Now, you can see yourself differently, of course, in people, you can see people differently in your circle. But at the end of the day, no matter how we come to this, this is how we are perceived externally. And the forces of the United States have been set up against us, and are set up to exploit us from the beginning.” (42:41-43:08 | Dr. Dell)
• “One of the ways you exclude masses of people out of the process of generating wealth is through the systems, particularly the education system, that really trains us to be employees and not owners.” (49:08-49:19 | Dr. Dell)
• “Black women in particular, have been always been very innovative within our community, and going back to slavery, of trying to navigate hostile environments through creativity, in the creation of opportunity.” (1:11:26-1:11:37 | Dr. Dell)
Links
Connect with Dr. Tracy H. Dunn, Ph.D.:
https://www.benedict.edu/dr-tracy-h-dunn-named-first-female-dean-of-benedict-colleges-tyrone-adam-burroughs-school-of-business-and-entrepreneurship/
Connect withDr. Dell Gines, Ph.D.:
https://www.kansascityfed.org/community-staff/dell-gines/
https://www.iamdellgines.com/
Guides:
https://www.kansascityfed.org/Community/documents/7298/ecosystembuildingincommunitiesofcolor062019.pdf
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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
“Family trauma really just extends from trauma that one person experiences and If it's not resolved, it just keeps going,” shares Jamesha Williams, licensed marriage and family therapist. In today’s episode7 host D-Rich sits down with guests Jamesha Williams and Christian psychologist Dr. Juanita Britt McDonald to talk about the impacts of family conflict and generational trauma on the Black community.
Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, or TEI, is essentially an imprint in our DNA from our parents and grandparents and so on. Unresolved traumatic experiences from our direct ancestors are embedded into our own DNA and have impacts on our behaviors, personality, and mental health. In the Black community especially, there is a lot of stigma surrounding mental health, frequently accompanied by a lack of healthy communication regarding trauma. People may not realize that when dealing with anxiety, shame, alcoholism, or any other host of challenges, their behaviors can often be traced back to a parent or grandparent's experiences. When we break the chain by getting support, whether it be through talking it out with a therapist or a close friend or even getting medication and we commit to resolving our own trauma, we can stop that domino effect of generational trauma in its tracks. By establishing healthy boundaries and clear channels of communication, we can set our kids up for successful future relationships and lessen the burden of TEI.
Join Jamesha Williams, Dr. Juanita Britt McDonald and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about transgenerational epigenetic inheritance and how trauma impacts the community as a whole rather than just being an individual issue.
Quotes
• “When you and I began to look at stigma in the Black community, guess what? We don't do that. And excuse my ebonix but we don't do that. We don't need therapists. We don't have those personal issues. And you're crazy if you need a therapist. That's the biggest overall. And that's why you're looking at a form of learned behavior that we don't need that type of support and help.” (4:45-5:15 | Dr. Juanita)
• “It is really a taboo to air your dirty laundry. And so a lot of people just suffer in silence because of it.” (5:32-5:40 | Jamesha) Social Media
• “When Miss Jamesha’s grandmother was carrying her mother, at five months old, she was also carrying Miss Jamesha.” (9:02-9:12 | Dr. Juanita)
• “Family trauma really just extends from trauma that one person experiences and how it really affects our system. So the people who are around us, it affects our community. And again, if it's not resolved, it just keeps going.” (11:51-12:06 | Jamesha)
• “There was never ever any form of communication. There was never ever a form of education. There's a lot of things that we never did receive.” (27:21-27:28 | Dr. Juanita)
• “It is okay to say no. It is okay to put yourself first. It's okay to be selfish. Sometimes if you have kids, I understand you have to walk a fine line, but teaching them boundaries will then help them when they're in a difficult situation and feeling uncomfortable.” (44:13-44:33 | Jamesha)
Links
Connect with Jamesha Williams:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesha-williams-500637121
Connect with Dr. Juanita Britt McDonald:
https://www.rediscovermewi.org/
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
“When it comes to representation, VC entrepreneurship is woefully behind,” shares Brooke Daniels, founder of Ready, Aim, Launch. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with Brooke to talk about bridging the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs and the differences between venture capital and angel investing. Next, D-Rich and Brooke are joined by entrepreneurs Aireka Harvell, CEO of NoDat Place, and Gene Norman of Water Watch LLC to critique their business pitches.
Many Black entrepreneurs feel that before they start a business, they need to have a specific amount of money, but that is not the case. Brooke explains that bigger companies rely on venture capital and angel investors for funding rather than investing their own cash. Venture capital offers the opportunity for very high growth in exchange for equity in the company. Angel investors are accredited investors that face even larger risks than venture capitalists because they are investing individually rather than through a fund. It is one of the riskiest asset classes, but does allow for greater control over your investments and the potential for even higher reward.
Join Brooke Daniels, Aireka Harvell, Gene Norman, and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about venture capital and angel investing. Learn about the funding gap facing Black entrepreneurs and how to benefit from learning how to invest in different asset classes.
Quotes
• “One of the biggest hurdles I see in our community is that we feel like it has to be our personal cash that starts a business, which is just not true. That's not how the big companies do it.” (11:52-12:03 | Brooke)
• “The trade off for venture capital money is that because you've been able to grow so fast with these cash infusions, you've created a bigger business where now you maybe only have five or 10% left. But that piece is still going to be bigger than the piece you may have had if you had done the funding yourself.” (13:21-13:37 | Brooke)
• “VC entrepreneurship, when it comes to representation, is woefully behind.” (16:18-16:22 | Brooke)
• “When I was on TV, I was just forecasting how you're gonna get two inches of rain. Once it fell, I didn't care what happened to it. But there's a whole industry of people who are very concerned about what happens to that water. And so I listened to my customers, I made adjustments to our product to make it more valuable and useful to them. And that has helped us grow.” (56:52-57:12 | Gene)
• “After COVID, what we realize is it's easier to connect with investors through zoom.” (1:05:53-1:05:58 | Aireka)
Links
Connect with Brooke Daniels, Founder of Ready, Aim, Launch and Business Coach & Advisor
- VIP Coaching - https://thebrookedaniels.com/vip-coaching
- Ready Aim Launch - https://thebrookedaniels.com/ready-aim-launch
Gene Norman, Water Watch, LLC
https://waterwatchpro.com/
Aireka Harvell, CEO NoDat Place
https://nodatplace.com/
https://nodat.app/about/
Angel Investor Resources for Black Women, and People of Color
Equity Crowdfunding Getting Started as an Angel Investor
- Cap Table Coalition - https://www.captablecoalition.com/
- WeFunder Crowdfunding - https://wefunder.com/
- Net Capital Crowdfunding - https://netcapital.com/
Angel Investing: The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups
- https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Investing-David-S-Rose-audiobook/dp/B00KI2JKLA/
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Thursday May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
“I think it's very important to have first person accounts, and if it can't be a first person account, a witness account,” shares Dr. Camika Royal, professor with 23 years of education experience and Author of Not Paved for Us. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with guests Dr. Camika Royal and Historian and Educator Peter J. Boykin to talk about public school reform in Philadelphia and the challenges facing Black educators now and throughout history.
While Philadelphia may be viewed as a very liberal northern city, its history is much darker and full of racist undertones. When teachers were first hired by the district, they were separated into two lists based on race. After receiving backlash, the district merged the lists, but still found ways to treat Black educators as inferior. The Voluntary Transfer Program was put in place to send Black educators to different schools in an effort to “desegregate” the faculty, rather than making white educators change schools. Protests by Black students demanding more Black educators and African American history courses were historically met with police violence. Similar attempts to keep Black educators down and keep African American history out of schools have been widespread across the country, even in cities where the majority of the school districts are home to primarily African American students.
Join Dr. Camika Royal, Peter J. Boykin, and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about the history of public school reform in Philadelphia, the challenges facing Black educators and students, and the similarities between the education system in Philadelphia and southern cities like Detroit.
Quotes
• “In Philadelphia, they're starting to make these connections. It’s not just the UK having all of this power and colonizing all these people. We have our own version here in the US and in Philadelphia as well.” (10:14-10:29 | Dr. Royal)
• “In the late ‘70s, some Black educators were like, wait a minute, we are Black people teaching at a majority Black school. Why should we have to leave? We work well with each other. We're invested in these children. Why are we responsible for desegregating this school district?” (14:48-15:02 | Dr. Royal)
• “People need to look in their own communities to see what stories need to be told so that there will be testimonies of our work and how we fought back against racism, against white supremacy, against anglo-normativity, against the patriarchy, against all these forms of oppression that continue to try to kill us.” (28:45-29:08 | Dr. Royal)
• “People say that Brown v. Board of Education was a southern thing, but it really encompasses the whole United States.” (35:50-35:57 | Peter J. Boykin)
• “Even with a majority African American School District, there's still a lot of inequity.” (36:35-36:39 | Peter J. Boykin)
Links
More Information about Dr. Royal - https://www.loyola.edu/school-education/faculty/camika-royal
Not Paved For Us: Black Educators and Public School Reform in Philadelphia - https://www.hepg.org/hep-home/books/not-paved-for-us
The day Philadelphia bombed its own people:
https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/8/8/20747198/philadelphia-bombing-1985-move
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
“Trucking is where it's at right now,” shares De Shola Spencer, teacher and serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience. In today’s episode host D-Rich sits down with guest De Shola Spencer and others to talk about the money-making opportunities in Hot Shot Trucking.
When people think about trucking, they usually think of the big 18 wheelers and box trucks. Many people do not realize that they can be a trucker without a CDL license. There are big opportunities for earning money in trucking, especially if you do the proper research first. De Shola works as a dispatcher that helps truckers to maximize their loads and use the best routes. Even if you just have a basic pick up truck and a small trailer, it is possible to make good money in the industry.
Join De Shola Spencer and host D-Rich on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about Hot Shot Trucking, the opportunities available in the trucking industry, and what it takes to maximize your money as a trucker.
Quotes
• “If you have a niche, and then you see the opportunity there, you just have to go for it. I do believe in being patient. But I also feel that if there is an opportunity, you need to make it happen because someone else is going to make it happen otherwise.” (49:42-49:59)
• “Every time someone thinks about trucking, they automatically think about 18-wheelers, CDL drivers, box truck drivers. They don't think about the fact that someone who doesn’t have a CDL can also benefit from being in this industry.” (52:32-52:47)
• “Factoring for truckers allows them to get paid within 24 hours. Which is a big thing especially when you have to pay for things like gas, hotels, and all the other things associated with being a trucker.” (57:29-57:41)
• “Trucking is where it's at right now. Some things that you need to know when you're booking loads for a person, is how to maximize that trailer. If you get a load that's five feet, and it's only 1000 pounds, and you can carry 7400 pounds, then we need to find more to go on that truck on that trailer because you're trying to maximize all of your loads. You have to be able to route and you have to have critical thinking skills.” (1:10:59-1:11:31)
Links
Connect with episode guests:
De Shola Spencer, Hot Shot Trucking - https://www.southernsoulthursdays.com/
Yvette Freeman, The Envoy Magazine - https://www.theenvoyguide.com/
Vanessa Butler, Lady Vwb Nature - https://www.ladyvwbnature.com/
Dr. Daryl Green, Nu Leadership Revolution Blog - https://nuleadership.com/tag/dr-daryl-green/
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Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
“I really do believe that more students reading is a game-changer,” shares Eno Richardson, education consultant, and educator with over a decade of experience. Both of today’s guest speakers are driven by a desire to create positive change in the world of education. In the first part of the episode, host DJ-Rich is joined by Eno Richardson to discuss the challenges grade school students and teachers face, particularly in a post-pandemic world. Then you will want to stick around for a conversation with Dr. Chantel Nicolas, Ph.D. Chemist and Creator of Nerd Startup Incubator, about entrepreneurial opportunities for Ph.D. graduates.
The gap in opportunity for Black and Brown kids is a real issue in academics and has only increased during the pandemic. It is commonly known that in public and urban schools, there are distinct barriers to access to remote learning. In addition, the major shortage of teachers following the pandemic has only further increased learning loss. Eno stresses that reading could be the key to bridging the gap between Black and Brown students to their white peers. Reading not only helps students to understand the world around them but also helps students gain valuable critical thinking skills they will need later in life.
If you have an interest in academics, you may be interested to learn about how you can turn your Ph.D. into an opportunity to start your own business. In their studies, Ph.D. students have to learn how to sell themselves and their ideas when writing and defending their dissertation. They have experience creating articles for publication while also becoming an expert in their niche fields. Rather than using a Ph.D. to work a typical 9 to 5 job, students are equipped with the skills to become excellent entrepreneurs.
Join Eno Richardson and Dr. Chantel Nicolas on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow for a double feature about trending topics in education. Learn more about the challenges facing K-12 Black and Brown students, the importance of reading, and how you can leverage your Ph.D. experience to launch the business of your dreams.
Quotes
• “Research shows that when students have teachers who look like them, especially Black and Brown kids, they learn more.” (10:46-10:53 | Eno)
• “We know for many of our students, particularly in our public schools and urban schools, experienced barriers to remote learning. So when we refer to learning loss, it is the amount of information, standards, curriculum, and experiences that students did not get to finish because of the pandemic.” (27:33-28:02 | Eno)
• “I believe that the more students reading is just a game-changer.” (30:19-30:24 | Eno)
• “The opportunity gap is real. We know that there are major disparities created by the system, the nation we live in, that starts our Black and Brown kids in a different playing field than their white peers. And by reading more frequently, our students can actually achieve and grow at a level equal or higher to these peers is really astounding to me. So that's why I consider it the great equalizer.” (31:44-32:10 | Eno)
• “You have the trifecta, you have a salesperson, someone who actually creates content, who could do email marketing, podcasting, filming, or whatever. And then on top of that, they have a niche market. So I just think that we develop those skills. And in addition to project management, and all those other awesome skill sets that we develop, as nerds in the academics.” (1:00:39-1:01:07 | Dr. Nicolas)
Links
Connect with Eno Richardson and Dr. Chantel Nicolas:
Eno Richardson Consulting: https://enorichardsonconsulting.com/
Nerd Startup Incubator https://nerdstartupincubator.com/
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Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
“To me, developing a positive relationship with money means overcoming financial trauma,” explains Yolanda Mukombe, MBA of YGM Consulting. In today’s episode, host D-Rich, Yolanda, and Steve Canty of Canty Insurance, sit down to talk about wealth disparity and how to close to Black family wealth gap.
Black families have long been left out of financial institutions such as banking and home ownership. Throughout history, they haven’t been able to acquire the same equity as white families and have since been left to catch up. According to the panel, learning how to make your money work for you can be the difference between a traumatic financial situation and security. While learning how to navigate financial systems such as loans, life insurance, and mortgages can be overwhelming, it is a crucial step towards building generational wealth and closing the racial wealth gap.
Join Yolanda Mukombe and Steve Canty on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow as they shed light on the issues surrounding wealth disparity in Black communities. Learn more about the importance of building equity, homeownership, and life insurance so you can begin to make your money work for you.
Quotes
• “It's easy for me to tell other people how to do it. But my God, when I was in the middle of it, it felt so difficult. And having that experience really opened my eyes to having compassion to help people navigate through financially traumatic situations.” (5:45-6:03 | Yolanda)
• “I try to help people rebound from financially traumatic situations, develop a plan, and then start to plan in preparation for kids. Even if nothing chaotic never happens, it is so much better to have a plan in place. Just like you have life insurance, or insurance on your cell phone, or your car, you need to have insurance on your financial security so that you can pivot if something does happen.” (7:40-8:04 | Yolanda)
• “Developing a positive relationship with money, means to overcome financial trauma. Instead of your money telling you what to do, you are in control of your money.” (10:33-10:47 | Yolanda)
• “We’ve been locked out of a lot of the financial vehicles that allow us to build equity that we can transfer to future generations.” (22:47-22:57 | Steve)
• “Life insurance is critical. And people really need to not be shy or be embarrassed about what they don't know. If you can let your hair down, you can learn something new” (30:13-30:31 | Steve)
Links
Connect with Yolanda Mukombe, MBA::
Schedule a FREE Consultation with Yolanda at: https://calendly.com/ygmconsultingllc/consulting-session-special
Create a positive relationship with money with Yolanda at: https://ygmconsultingllc.com/
Connect with Steve Canty:
Website: https://cantyins.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevesmyagent/
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Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
“This tension that we’re talking about has direct implications for Black women’s mental and physical health that bleed into the rest of our community,” explains Dr. Martinque Jones. In today’s episode, host D-Rich, Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones sit down to examine the idea of the strong “silent” black woman.
The idea of the strong Black woman has both deep roots and a direct impact on the Black community as a whole. Though modern Black women have reclaimed the idea of the “strong black woman” as a way to show they are strong community leaders, overall there are several negative implications surrounding this stereotype. It is a double-edged sword because while it can serve a great purpose, it can also worsen mental and physical health outcomes for Black women. Dr. Jones and Dr. Leath discuss the real issues that lie within our systems, and how they are designed to force Black women to appear strong, even though they may be struggling. To improve the overall health of Black women, it is necessary that we begin to redefine the meaning of the word strength.
Join Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones on this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow as they de-bunk the myth of the strong Black woman. Learn more about the orginiation of this idea and how the real-life implications are a cause for everyone to reexamine the way they perceive Black women as a whole.
Quotes
• “Us modern Black women have kind of reappropriated this idea of the strong Black woman. It’s kind of considered a badge of honor for many of us.” (8:03-8:12 | Dr. Jones)
• “Sometimes we are saying that we need help, or this isn’t working, or we need something else, and maybe folks aren’t able to lighten that load or lighten the burden.” (9:56-10:05 | Dr. Leath)
• “This tension that we’re talking about has direct implications for Black women’s mental and physical health and that bleeds out into the rest of our community.” (16:44-16:52 | Dr. Jones)
• “With the strong Black women in our lives, are we asking if they need help? Are we not waiting for them to tell us that they need help, but instead seeing all the things they are doing and being like you know what here’s how I can plug in. Here’s what I can do.” (17:50-18:01 | Dr. Leath)
• “Endorsing or embodying the strong Black woman ideal leads to a wide variety of negative consequences for Black women. (21:40-21:47 | Dr. Jones)
• “Perhaps being strong is saying I need rest. Perhaps being strong for a Black woman is saying I need help. Maybe being strong is unplugging for a day and tapping into your wellness.” (23:30-23:40 | Dr. Leath)
Famous Quotes on the strength of Black women:
• “But what of Black women? I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its finest up through such a devilish fire.” W.E.B. DuBois
• “I’m convinced that Black women possess a special indestructible strength that allows us to not only get down, but to get up, to get through, and to get over.” Janet Jackson
• “Usually when people talk about the strength of Black women, they ignore the reality that to be strong in the face of oppression is not the same as overcoming oppression, that endurance is not to be confused with transformation.” Bell hooks
• “You may shoot me with your words You may cut me with your eyes You may kill me with your hatefulness But still, like air, I rise.” Maya Angelou, from “Still I Rise”
• “Black women could hardly strive for weakness. They had to become strong, for their families and their communities needed their strength to survive. Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B. Wells, and Rosa Parks are not exceptional Black women as much as they are epitomes of Black womanhood.” Angela Davis
Links
Connect with Dr. Seanna Leath and Dr. Martinque Jones:
Resources The Strong “Silent” Black Woman /
Therapy for Black Girls
- https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
- https://hellodrjoy.com/
12 Resources for Black Women Seeking Mental Health Support
- https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/g33469164/black-mental-health-resources/
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/195342404X/
Too Heavy a Yoke: Black Women and the Burden of Strength
- https://www.amazon.com/Too-Heavy-Yoke-Burden-Strength/dp/1620320665/
Dr. Seanna Leath
Twitter Handle - @SeannaLeathPhD
Lab Page Link - FHIRe Lab - https://fhirelab.faculty.virginia.edu
Dr. Martinque Jones Links
Twitter Handle: @Dr_MartiJ
Instagram Handle: @mkjphd
Research Lab: @BWell_Lab
Lab Page Link: BWell Lab | Department of Psychology
SBW Wellness Collaborative
Webpage Link: Strong Black Women (https://sbwwellness.org)
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Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
“Some folks get excited about musicians or movie stars, I get excited about folks who have ideas for how to make our world better,” says Bilen Mesfin Packwood, CEO, and Founder of Change Consulting. In today’s episode, host D-Rich and Bilen sit down for an in-depth discussion about marketing strategies for nonprofit organizations.
Bilen was initially inspired to start Change Consulting because she wanted to support changemakers in her community. While starting a nonprofit requires taking more risks than a for-profit company, it has the potential to help all members of the community. According to Bilen, the key to a successful nonprofit is hidden in the messaging, so you must find a creative way to reach your intended audience. Through her work, Bilen is dedicated to helping other nonprofits improve their communication strategies so they can make a difference on important issues such as racial injustice, voting rights, and financial equity.
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about the fundamentals of running a nonprofit, the importance of communication, and how you can participate in nonprofits to make a difference in your community.
Quotes
• “No assholes. No toxic culture. No individual ascendency at the cost of relationships. No trying to have high egos or a lot of drama. I really believe in low ego, high impact.” (12:47-13:11)
• “I’m learning and growing through this process and so I want to be just as transparent about that.” (16:10-16:15)
• “I really do believe in progress over perfection.” (16:58-17:01)
• “I started Change Consulting because I really believe that change makers are superheroes. Other folks get excited about musicians or movie stars, I get excited about folks who really have ideas for how to make our world better.” (21:34-21:45)
• “I think we are seeing both the issues and the solutions play out on a bigger stage than we ever have before. Hopefully that is all leading to real change and real transformation.” (30:37-30:47)
• “Take any issue and there is probably a change-maker in your community working on it right now so figuring out how to support these folks is super important.”(34:07-34:15)
Links
Connect with Bilen Mesfin Packwood:
Website - https://change-llc.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeConsultingLLC/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ChangeConsulting/
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Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
In today’s episode, host D-Rich is joined in conversation with two special guests Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackon and Stephanie James to discuss how they share and honor culture through art and travel.
Growing up, Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson had always admired her uncle. For much of her life, Dr. Trina looked forward to the visits she would have with her uncle where he would explain his experiences about culture through pieces of artwork. After he passed away, Dr. Trina has made it her life's mission to respect and honor his legacy by continuing to share his work around the world.
For Stephanie, the best way to learn about the world is by seeing it. After taking her first couple trips outside of the US, Stephanie knew she needed to find a way to devote her life to traveling full time. Throughout her many years of traveling, Stephanie has always appreciated the people she has met along the way the most. To better honor her experiences and shed light on black cultures around the world, Stephanie writes and shares poetry about how to embrace the beauty in our differences.
Tune into this week’s episode of Southern Soul Live Stream - Podshow to learn more about how traveling and preserving art are the key to celebrating culture and preserving family legacy.
Quotes
• “One of the most important things is celebrating the arts because the arts during these difficult times suffered. Many of us were not able to support the arts, Broadway shut down, movie theaters shut down. But I continue to celebrate and praise the arts, especially for my people of color.” (04:13-04:39 | Dr. Trina A Lynch-Jackson)
• “I would travel to see my uncle and I would have deep conversations with him as well and he knew that I would honor and respect all the work that he has done.” (10:41-10:54 | Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson)
• “I'm also an entrepreneur so I believe in generating money because I want to be able to continue to share his story.” (12:36-12:46 | Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson)
• “I want my listening audience to understand how important it is to prepare, and to cherish and to honor your family.” (17:45-17:54 | Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson)
• “Everything about traveling is meeting different people around the world and gaining a different perspective. I think travel is the best life coach that you can have.” (25:36-25:46 | Stephanie James)
• “I think what I love so much about travel is the richness in our differences, and how much our differences can actually be similarities as well.” (26:39-26:48 | Stephanie James)
• “The concept of the show Changing Tourism is to highlight the black indigenous people of color in different countries around the world and give them a platform to tell stories that would otherwise remain untold.” (31:12-31:35 | Stephanie James)
Links
Stephanie James, Just a Vessel Poetry - https://justavesselpoetry.com/
Dr. Trina A. Lynch-Jackson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-trina-jackson-79a37b37/
Erica Chislom, Divas Prerogative - https://DivasPrerogative.etsy.com
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