Episodes
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Dr. Carolyne Opinde: Empowering NGOs to Build a More Sustainable World —
Non-governmental organizations, also referred to as NGOs, focus on solving some of the most pressing social challenges facing communities and nations around the world. To successfully execute their social missions, NGOs must build strong infrastructures, consisting of knowledge, processes and resources. The NGO Whisperer Center for Social Impact is focused on just that: empowering NGOs for success. Join Ramona as she talks to Dr. Carolyne Opinde about her new book Fit For The Future - A Guidebook For Nonprofits To Thrive In A Changing World (Volume 1). This book explores many of the essential elements that NGOs must put in place to be successful. Carolyne A. Opinde Dr.h.c. is an award-winning social impact expert, author, speaker and the Founder and CEO of The NGO Whisperer® Centre For Social Impact. Originally from Kenya, Dr. Opinde currently lives in Manchester, United Kingdom.
Resources: https://ngowhisperer.com/
Topics:
Dr. Carolyne Opinde’s journey to becoming a leader in social impactEvolution of the NGO Whisperer Centre for Social ImpactImportance of social innovationNGO Whisperer Global Summit 2023Fit for the Future: A Guidebook for Nonprofits to Thrive in a Changing World (Volume 1)Evolution of the bookVarious challenges facing NGOsRole of leadership in developing successful NGOs -
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Dr. Constance Craig-Mason: Preparing individuals for financial well-being —
Financial education and literacy is so important to living a financially secure and abundant life, yet so many African Americans and Latinos lack the knowledge they need to create financial success for themselves and their families. Join Ramona as she talks to Dr. Constance Craig-Mason about how individuals in Black and Brown communities can take steps to master the fundamentals of financial empowerment. Constance shares strategies for building a prosperous financial future. As the CEO of Concierge Financial Advisory and an Investment Advisor Representative at Forthright Capital Partners, Dr. Constance Craig-Mason teaches her clients how to manage their money, so they can live the life they want without worrying about money.
Resources: https://www.moneytalkschallenge.com
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Constance’s personal and professional journey into becoming a financial advisorImportance of exposure in inspiring financial empowermentIntrinsic value of financial education and literacy to living an empowered lifeReasons for being intentional and clear about the life you want, so you can chart your lifeInsuranceInvestingMORE: memories, opportunities, relationships and experiencesStrategies for financial empowerment -
Next episode out on Monday, December 18 with guests Dr. Constance Craig-Mason
Mastering Financial Fundamentals
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Melvin M. Coleman: Black Economic Empowerment through Ownership and Control —
Since the development of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, African Americans have primarily served as a source of labor in the American and global economy. This has limited the ability of African Americans to build wealth, which leads to power and influence. Listen to the conversation as Ramona talks to Melvin Coleman about the need for African Americans to move beyond being employees and consumers to being owners of businesses and industries. Melvin M. Colman is President of the Atlanta Black Chambers and the founder and chief portfolio strategist of Essential Wealth Management, a registered investment advisory firm based in the Atlanta area. A US Navy veteran, Melvin is originally from Savannah, Georgia, and now makes Atlanta his home.
Resources: https://atlantablackchambers.org
Topics:
Melvin’s professional trajectory into becoming an expert in economic empowerment“DSGB”Savannah, GeorgiaAtlanta Black ChambersEconomic history of slaveryLabor history and the role of African Americans as a source of laborImportance of ownership in building wealthStrategies for the economic empowerment of the African American communityStrategies for college success -
Rebekah Ratliff: inspiring an end the crab in a barrel syndrome —
In this climate of heightened awareness around the need for diverse perspectives and equitable inclusion, individuals must be intentional about making an impact. Listen to a candid conversation between friends as Ramona chats with Rebekah Ratliff about the need for individuals to be supportive colleagues and not malicious crabs. The crabs in the barrel syndrome is destructive and has detrimental consequences. Rebekah contends that individuals and communities must be intentional about ending this harmful practice if we are going to move forward individually and collectively. Rebekah is an international mediator and arbitrator with the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS), the first African American non-lawyer ever to be invited to the JAMS panel of neutrals. She provides dispute resolution services in the U.S., London and Caribbean. A native of Chicago, Rebekah currently lives in Atlanta.
Resources:https://www.consultccm.com
Topics:
Rebekah’s professional trajectory into becoming an international mediator and arbitratorCrabs in a basket syndromeWays to replace the crabs in the basket syndrome with more affirming behaviorsImportance of sowing seeds generously (in service) to reap generouslyTaking risksRacismSimple analogy to understand Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B)HBCU I.M.P.A.C.T. ® -
Next episode out on Monday, December 4 with guests Rebekah Ratliff
Are you crab in a barrel?
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Daryl Perry: empowering clients to maximize their insurance investments —
It is open enrollment! It is that time of year to explore your insurance needs and determine what is best for you and your family. Insurance is complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Join Ramona as she talks to Daryl Perry, a ten-year veteran of the insurance industry. Daryl combines his life experiences as a military brat, lover of hip hop, and insurance nerd to help make sense of something we all have to deal with. Being a married man and father of four also helps him to see insurance needs from different angles. When it comes to insurance, Daryl contends that we all need to have a plan, not a plea.
Resources:https://wayoflifegroup.com/
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Daryl’s professional journey in becoming an insurance professionalImportance of spending time to understand the various types of insuranceAffordable Care Act, AKA: “Obamacare”Short-term health insuranceDental and vision insuranceSupplemental insuranceDisability insuranceLife insurancePermanent insuranceRisk factors in insuranceStrategies for college success -
Philippe Jean-Bart: The Advantages of Technical Education —
It is a fact: everyone does not have the ability or the resources to pursue a traditional four-year college education. According to Philippe Jean-Bart that is why technical education and training is so valuable. Join the conversation as Ramona talks to Philippe about the value and benefits of attending technical college. Through a technical education students can actually “build a career in a year.” Philippe is Chair of Health Science Education at Atlantic Technical College & Technical High School. A first-generation Haitian American, Philippe now makes Miami his home.
Resources:Atlantic Technical College
Highlights from our conversation:
Value of a technical educationEmployment opportunities for people with technical degreesReceiving technical education during high schoolFunding technical educationWorkforce developmentAffordability of higher educationStrategies for college success -
Maloase Mogodi: South African Women’s Alliance —
Economic empowerment is important to all women. That is why it is essential for women in various parts of the world to build relationships in order to create more opportunities with and for each other. Maloase Mogodi seeks to create this connection as Founder and President of the South African Women’s Alliance (SAWA). Maloase is on a mission to promote, celebrate and showcase the people and culture of South Africa in order to build cultural exchange between women of the US and South Africa. Listen to Ramona and Maloase’s conversation as they discuss SAWA and how women can inspire and support each other. In their conversation Maloase also discusses the upcoming 10th Anniversary SAWA Gala and Award celebration to be held on November 4, 2023, in Atlanta Georgia. Originally from South Africa, Maloase now lives in Atlanta.
Resources:South African Women’s AllianceSAWA 10th Anniversary Gala and Awards
Highlights from our conversation:
Women’s EmpowermentSouth AfricaSouth African Women’s AllianceEconomic empowerment of womenGlobal relationships between women in the US and South AfricaSAWA Gala and Awards, November 4, 2023Strategies for college success -
Letycia Pastrana: The Community Services Agency of the Metro-Washington Council, AFL-CIO —
The AFL-CIO continues to empower and inspire families and communities. The Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan-Washington Council, AFL-CIO is on a mission to continue that tradition. Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Letycia Pastrana, Executive Director, about the work of the CSA. The CSA is an independent, nonprofit organization established to improve the lives of workers and their families by helping to meet their human and social service needs. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Letycia has extensive experience developing and executing community and economic development activities for vulnerable, as well as diverse, populations in need of resources.
Resources:https://www.communityservicesagency.org/
Highlights from our conversation:
Emergency assistance to families facing unique challenges, such as lay-offs, unemployment, etc.Careers in tradesWorkForce DevelopmentProviding the tools and guidance for career choicesConnecting with organizations that provide mental wellnessWomen in tradesStrategies for college success -
Donna P. Riley: Building pleasant work environments through etiquette —
Have you ever felt disrespected? Many people are stressed out in the marketplace and in general due to the fact that they feel disrespected. The use of proper business etiquette can eliminate misunderstandings, and using simple common courtesies can make a difference in your everyday work and life interactions. Join the conversation as Ramona talks to Donna P. Riley, who believes we can accomplish more when we have pleasant interactions over the course of the workday. Donna Paige Riley, also known as “The Etiquette Lady,” is the founder of Paige’s Etiquette Seminars, L.L.C., and MSDonnaspeaks.com., companies specializing in personal and professional development training and coaching in the areas of communication skills, public speaking and socialization, customer service, leadership and corporate etiquette skills. She is the author of What is Business Etiquette Anyway? Key Strategies for Building Successful Working Relationships.
Resources:https://www.msdonnaspeaks.com/ https://www.paigesetiquette.com
Highlights from our conversation:
Defining etiquette beyond table mannersValue of etiquette in the workplacePraise in public, reprimand in privateWhen correcting others, criticize the action, not the individualMaking time to be courteous and considerate of othersEtiquette skills and practicesCorporate bullyingTips from What is Business Etiquette Anyway? Key Strategies for Building Successful Working RelationshipsStrategies for college success -
Marlon Addison: Arousing your fullest potential through Marlon Mentors —
Join Ramona as she delves deep into the connection between Emotional Intelligence and Sales with the CEO (Chief Emotional Officer) of "MarlonMentors", Marlon Addison. Marlon’s vision of and for "Marlon Mentors" is to provide individuals the language to relationally communicate, the tools to socially navigate, and improve their self-talk to unblock their imagination and increase self-esteem. Marlon is a Sales and Marketing Leader and owner of a consulting company called "Marlon Mentors," which specifically focuses on teaching Emotional Intelligence and Sales techniques to Corporations and Colleges and Universities. A trainer and coach at his core, he pushes teams to listen for the things they are complimented on the most and on what comes easy to and for them; those things are your superpowers.
Resources:https://www.marlonmentors.com
Highlights from our conversation:
Emotional intelligenceHow emotional intelligence inspires success in salesIdentifying your passionAligning workforce within corporationsHow to develop relationshipsStrategies for college success -
Vincenzo and Gabriela Piscopo: Empowering People with Motor Disabilities around the World —
The Wheels of Happiness Foundation is on a mission to empower spinal cord injury survivors and individuals with motor disabilities with the resources they need to reintegrate into society and add value to their families and communities. Based in Atlanta, the Foundation supports people in disadvantaged communities around the world. Enjoy the conversation today as Ramona talks to the founders Vincenzo and Gabriela Piscopo about their journey to building this organization and why their work is so impactful. Vincenzo serves as the CEO of the United Spinal Association and Dr. Gabriela Piscopo is a professor at Morehouse College. Together, they inspire and uplift communities through service. Mark your calendars to join the Wheels of Happiness Foundation for their annual fundraising gala on September 30th, in Atlanta, Georgia, as they celebrate Uganda.
Resources:https://wheelsofhappiness.org/ The Wheels of Happiness Foundation 2023 Gala
Highlights from our conversation:
Vincenzo and Gabriela’s personal journey as immigrants from Venezuela to the USFounding of the Wheels of Happiness FoundationThe various experiences and support systems of people with motor disabilities“The multiplier effect”: How helping others with motor disabilities makes even greater impact on families and communitiesWheels of Happiness Foundation 2023 Gala, September 30, 2023, Atlanta, GeorgiaCelebrating UgandaStrategies for college success - Show more
