Benisa's Cafe

#creator #art #education #creativedirector #serialentrepeneur #mompreneur #dashercreations #blackhistory #financialliteracyforkids Shanequa is a jack of all trades and master of all! She has been an educator for almost two decades and has a passion for working with creative students. As the co-founder of The Art of Confidence Foundation (Performing Arts), and founder of Calculate a Create (S.T.E.A.M-based craft program), she creates programming to seamlessly integrate education with the arts. Shanequa prides herself in providing one-of-a-kind, creative, and quality content, while ensuring educational fun. She is excited to present literature that educates, inspires, and entertains through creativity. In her spare time, she enjoys international travel, shopping, sewing, and singing karaoke.  You can get the book and workbook on Amazon at below links: 2x2=1, And I'm Done! (Calculate and Create Adventures)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953307108/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_TM664383APNJBBG5NTG6Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953307213/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_S78QK3S9N61RE45EHFEV Financial Literacy for Kids: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TDZMWRV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_HXDRM0NMEVB2N4AT4VXT  Please Don't Forget to Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  and Listen to My PodCast on your favorite Platforms  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benisas-cafe/id1584344754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h9RVmZo6geJcrWT9?si=dM3J8CF_TJyYx-ZxMFacEw&dl_branch=1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benisascafe/ Can't watch? Follow me on Spotify!! https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h9RVmZo6geJcrWT9?si=vK6TWfFaSM2nerGxrPUL6A&dl_branch=1

In this episode T. Reed Talks about how she became an educator and the impact she was making in her community. We also discussed how being diagnosed with cancer changed Tierra’s outlook on life and decision to step out on faith and pursue entrepreneurship.  “I’m not great by mistake” became her signature tag & T-shirt line, amongst others.   Listen in and enjoy!   Please Don't Forget to Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  and Listen to My PodCast on your favorite Platforms:  

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My guest is the remarkable Dali Josipovic, a Finance Professional serving more than 1,000 clients with financial literacy and solutions from the cradle to the grave over the last 15 years. As a teenager Dali and her family fled a war-torn Yugoslavia and sought refuge in the USA. Her resilience and ambition led her into the financial services industry. Her success did not come overnight - Dali's story is remarkable and a must watch!

Happy New Year 2022! Interview #12 is with my mom Hatidza that came to visit my family in the United States over the new year holidays. 

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Today's episode is super special to me! I get to interview my mom while she is visiting my family during the holidays! She lives in Germany and I am so happy that she decided to join me for a quick interview to kick of the new year!   If you understand bosnian listen in, if not you can still use subtitles to hear more about my background :)  Please Don't Forget To Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  and Listen to My PodCast on your favorite Platforms  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benisas-cafe/id1584344754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h9RVmZo6geJcrWT9?si=dM3J8CF_TJyYx-ZxMFacEw&dl_branch=1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benisascafe/ Can't watch? Follow me on Spotify!! https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h9RVmZo6geJcrWT9?si=vK6TWfFaSM2nerGxrPUL6A&dl_branch=1

In honor of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth I had the honor of interviewing my dear friend and big supporter Rhonda Slowman-Day whom belongs to the Navajo tribe. I can’t wait until everyone hears our interview this week! I've known Rhonda for more than 11 years and her dedication to her family, her traditions and culture, her friends and her work sets her apart from so many. She shares how she's reached so many of her goals in life and shares her love for travel. Her spontaneous spirit makes her so much fun to be around! Listen in and hear more about her, the Navajo tribe and her pride she shows for being Native American.  Please Don't Forget To Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  You can support me also via Cashapp $Benisascafe  and Listen to My PodCast on your favorite Platforms  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benisas-cafe/id1584344754 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h9RVmZo6geJcrWT9?si=dM3J8CF_TJyYx-ZxMFacEw&dl_branch=1 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benisascafe/ Can't watch? Follow me on Spotify!! https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h9RVmZo6geJcrWT9?si=vK6TWfFaSM2nerGxrPUL6A&dl_branch=1

Another great episode with Realtor & Investor Marlene - she shares how she moved to the United States from Germany as a young adult and ended up being homeless. Her ambition and drive resulted into a Million dollar investment business and she shares how she lost it all again and what she is doing today to invest. She is still on a mission to financial independence and she shares tips on what she is doing to reach her goal by retirement. 

While she's been grinding and hustling she also became a mom and we talk about parenting and kids in today's world. We discuss dating and relationships, in particular in Atlanta where the dating scene is pretty challenging!

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Nichole and i had soooo much to talk about! She introduced me to match.com a few years ago & i share how helpful it end up being for me! We had so many topics to discuss including fertility issues and the challenging road to becoming a mother, health & fasting, how she loves celebrating different cultures and her wish of meeting Martha Stewart one day or getting just a post like on social media.  She also talks about #GinStephens and how she was inspired by her story and recommends her books.  We talk about the importance of celebrating cultures and exposing your child/dren to different nationalities early on in life. I share how growing up in Germany as an immigrant family from the old Yugoslavia was and how we stuck together.  We also talk about time management and how to use organization to stay on task being a working mom.  She admires #DaxShepherd armchair expert also and shared why she listens to his podcast.  Listen in for more!  You can support my channel on Cashapp $Benisascafe  Please Don't Forget To Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  and Listen to My PodCast on your favorite Platforms  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benisascafe/

My guest In today’s episode is Fabi. She talks about her struggles becoming a legal resident in the United States, wrong perceptions of Mexican immigrants and how they are treated after being detained for their illegal status & the long process of becoming a permanent resident.  Fabi is a hero in a major way and you have to listen to the full interview to hear how she happened to be in the wrong place at the right time!  Our final discussion surrounds around her becoming a boy mom in her late 40’s and her fight to get her son Benjamin the right diagnosis & care.   We need medical advice for Benjamin! Please listen to my podcast and if you’re able to assist email me at [email protected].   Please Don't Forget To Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  You can support my channel via Cashapp $Benisascafe  and Listen to My Podcast on your favorite Platforms

In this episode I catch up with my friend and old colleague Debbie Byrd whom retired in 2020 and she talks about all that she's been up to since. Debbie is an author and illustrator of children’s books as well as a photographer. Her website www.thebyrdgallery.com showcases her gallery of art and images as well as her books.  Debbie is also a philanthropist at heart and has organized many fundraising initiatives for the Children’s Hospital over the years.  I can’t wait until you hear her story.  Make sure you check out her website http://www.thebyrdgallery.com Shout out to @dunkindonuts & @doordash for making it possible for my virtual guest to receive a treat to have during my show.   Please Don't Forget To Like & Subscribe to my Channel! :)  Cashapp $Benisascafe  and Listen to My PodCast on your favorite Platforms  Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3kBdl5h... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benisascafe/