She Speaks to CEOs, Founders & Leaders Around the World About Boosting Sales & Securing Corporate Deals! Meet Ashley Kirkwood, Founder of Speak Your Way to Cash.
Q: You left a $300,000 partner-track attorney position—what made you feel confident in betting on yourself?AK: I didn’t necessarily feel confident in betting on myself at first. What drove me to leave was my frustration with being disrespected at work and the concern that my race and gender would impact my ability to reach my professional goals. I didn’t want my future to depend on anyone else’s biases. I realized that staying in that system was a bigger r..
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Read Our Exclusive Interview with Jennifer Gaddis, Founder and Lead Instructor in Her Ed-Tech company, Road To QA.
Q: Jennifer, can you tell us about the inspiration behind founding Road to QA and how it has evolved since its inception?JG: The inspiration behind the Road to QA Program stemmed from my personal experience. I was earning $40,000 remotely as a technical support specialist for a SaaS company, while my husband also earned about $40,000 in insurance. In 2021, we both fell ill with COVID-19, which led to a halt in our income. This situation made me realize the..
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An Exclusive Interview with Former NASA Astronaut and First Hispanic Woman in Space, Ellen Ochoa
Q: With nearly 1000 hours in space over four missions, did you ever feel that your presence on board was undervalued because you were a woman or a Latina?EO: Our crews needed to work closely together to accomplish our missions. I spent about a year in training for each of my flights, so the crew got to know each other and our roles well. I felt my crew mates appreciated what I brought to the team, just as I did with them. On my first two flights, I was in ..
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It’s a Pleasure to Introduce, Author, Speaker, Education Consultant, and Self-Care Coach, DR. JA’NET BISHOP-NESBIT, Ed.D, CPEC
Q: As an Army veteran, retired high school principal, and former school counselor, how have these diverse experiences shaped your current work as an education consultant and productivity coach?JBN: As an Army veteran, retired high school principal, and former school counselor in Evans, Warrenton, and Augusta, GA (Columbia, Warren, Richmond counties), my diverse experiences have greatly shaped my current work as an education consultant and productivity coac..
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An Exclusive Interview with Velera Wilson, Georgia Resident, Career Consultant and Author of the Award-Winning Book “You’re Absolutely Worth It: Release Self-Doubt, Embrace Confidence, and Own Your Yes”
Q: How does confidence influence career progression, particularly for women in today's professional landscape?VW: Confidence increases the likelihood that women will go after a promotion, negotiate salary increases and lead more effectively because they have a fundamental belief in their ability to succeed. They understand that perfection is not necessary, nor is it a desire. They simply believe that they have what it takes to evolve and do well in whateve..
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Egypt Sherrod Is On Her “Indigo Road” & “Married To Real Estate” Goes Global
Q: Congratulations on Season 3 of Married to Real Estate. Will any episode encounter any transactional or construction challenges that you and Mike haven’t faced in the past?ES: Thank you so very much! Yes, we are excited that the show has been so well received and growing. It’s mind-blowing that this show started as a social media moment on my husband’s cell phone, and now we are airing in more than thirteen countries. There is never a dull moment in cons..
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Tania Luna, She Has Built Multiple Companies, Including LifeLabs Learning, a Leadership Development Resource That Serves Thousands of the World’s Most Influential Companies
TANIA LUNA is an entrepreneur, psychology researcher, and author of LEAD TOGETHER: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team. She has founded and grown multiple companies, including Scarlet Spark, a nonprofit that creates human-friendly workplaces for organizations that help animals; LifeLabs Learning, one of the world’s fastest-growing leadership development companies; eLab, an accelerator for edtech entrepreneurs; and Surprise Industries, an or..
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Dr. Amy Young, The First Woman to Become Executive Director of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Q: Growing up, when were you first intrigued by the health sciences?AY: I think we all have role models that influence us in our life choices. I was lucky enough to have a female pediatrician in the mid-60s in Mississippi which was quite rare. My mother revered her (she took care of my 6 siblings). My parents had lost one of those siblings to leukemia, so they were well versed in health care and were respectful of the profession. My mother influenced my ch..
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A Conversation With Atlanta Local Ethical Sales Coach and Consumer Advocate Heather Wylde
Q: How did you get the idea of writing your book ‘What Every Entrepreneur WISHES They’d Known Before Hiring a Business Coach’?HW: I’ve invested almost $100k in business coaching in 10 years. Some of my mentors were truly expert teachers and coaches who were genuinely interested in helping me get results and my business grew! Others weren’t so great. Despite paying their premium rates and doing the work, I made very little progress. It was very frustrating...
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She is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist, Wellness Entrepreneur, Speaker, Lifestyle Writer, and TV Personality, Chef. Discussing Her Newest Book “Bountiful Cooking” A Conversation with Author, Agatha Achindu.
Q: Agatha, your new cookbook, Bountiful Cooking, emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with traditional, organic culinary methods. Could you share a key concept or recipe from your book that exemplifies this approach and its potential health benefits?AA: What I have tried and found successful in my workshop and coaching practice is to get everyone I meet to look back to their family traditions, from way before our food supply chain got super convenient..
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A Conversation With American Author, Speaker and Rocket Scientist, Olympia LePoint
Olympia LePoint is an award-winning NASA rocket scientist, author, TED Talk speaker, and journalist. Most recently, Olympia created a human decision-making scientific theory called Quantum Deciding, revealing the secret science to achieve your best future.Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in science and technology? OL: I believe science and technology are powerful tools that give answers to life’s most pressing situations. As a result, I built my Ans..
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She’s Been Awarded the Certificate of Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) which is the Most Prestigious Designation Offered to on-air Meteorologists. Meet Atlanta News First Meteorologist, Ella Dorsey
Q: How did you become interested in the weather?ED: My dad gave me a Discovery Channel VCR (yeah, throwback) when I was 4 years old called “Tornado, Hurricane, Flood”. I watched it religiously. Like, I watched it so much my parents started to get worried haha. That is what started my fascination with weather. Q: What are some of the most challenging aspects of being a Meteorologist?ED: I would say the schedule is the hardest part. Working on TV news means ..
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She’s Known For Her Quick Wit, Humor, & Insightful Rockstar Interviews. An Exclusive Interview With Television Host, Executive Producer & VP of Programming at AXS TV, Katie Daryl
Katie Daryl is the Vice President of Programming for AXS TV, a title she has held since September 2022. As one of the network’s longest-tenured employees, Daryl initially joined AXS TV (formerly HDNET) in 2001 and has thrived in a wide range of roles. In addition to her duties as vice president of programming, she continues to serve as both an executive producer and on-air host, overseeing some of AXS TV’s most popular original series. Аs vice president of..
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An Exclusive Interview With Casey Cunningham, CEO/Founder, of XINNIX a Premier Leadership, Operations & Sales Performance Company
Q: What inspired you to launch a business in sales training and leadership?CC: My parents inspired me in different ways to start my journey of success toward having a sales and leadership training business. My inspiration from my Dad came from the fact that he was an entrepreneur, so I got to see the fruit of his labors as a child. But regrettably, he passed away when I was very young. However, I still believe I am continuing his business ownership legacy...
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She Wows Audiences With Her Contagious Smile & World- Class Hand of Magic! An Exclusive Interview With Las Vegas Magical Headliner
Q: You were first fascinated by magic at age ten. Can you share with our audience what captivated you about magic? JK: My Uncle Steve gave me a book called The Royal Road To Card Magic as a 10th birthday present and I was endlessly intrigued. It’s a sleight-of-hand card magic classic first published in 1948. I would spend hours sitting cross-legged on the green carpet of my childhood bedroom, keeping this magical, orange-bound book open with my knee as I h..
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Out With Her New Book A Game of Life - A Women’s Game Plan For Success. An Exclusive Interview With Author Patricia Kennedy.
Q: What is your book The Game of Life! all about?PK: The Game of Life! is about the landscape that persists in today's corporate environment. Focusing on women in that arena and the challenges we face, I share how we got to where we are through socialization, conditioning, societal norms, expected or acceptable behaviors that shape how we as women show up in the world. Then I share actions we can take to be the change we want to see in the world. Q: What i..
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