Black Power Moves

In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to April Walker, General Manager of the US Microsoft Technology Centers.

April is an experienced technology executive with a demonstrated 30-year career history of leading Fortune 500 organizations through digital transformation, innovation, customer experience, and adoption of emerging technologies. Her career has been marked with tremendous success driving technological and cultural change. Her early career began in government contracting roles then she transitioned into an amazingly successful career in the private sector. 

She's passionate about sharing her experience navigating corporate spaces with other Black women. She serves as an amazing role model for the next generation of Black women leaders in technology, as well as other sectors.

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Aiko Bethea, Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. https://www.rarecoaching.net/Aiko is an Equity Consultant, Speaker, NYT Best-Selling Author, Executive Leadership Coach, Operations Executive, and Attorney. She's also a Forbes-listed Top 7 Anti-racism Educator.

As the Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, her executive leadership coaching practice focuses on scaling the impact of executives and teams by elevating emotional intelligence and resilience. 

She specializes in providing leadership coaching and workshops for underrepresented individuals (people of color, parents, international, women in tech, and the LGBTQ+ and disability communities). 

She also specializes in working with leaders who have a desire to: create equitable and inclusive teams, be aware of their blind spots, and recognize behaviors and circumstances that create barriers for underrepresented individuals. Her clients include Adobe, Gap, Intuit, James Irvine Foundation, and the City of Seattle Theatre for Young Audiences.

She was also a contributor to New York Times Best-selling anthology "You are Your Best Thing."

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Glenn Woods, Senior Social Media Manager for Hulu.

He's been working in the Digital and Social Media Marketing and TV industry for over 14 years, creating cutting-edge campaigns for a variety of TV movies, series, and projects. 

In his current role, he's responsible for creating compelling ways to encourage fans to watch programming on-air, online, VOD, OTT, IOS & Android devices. He has created the digital and social media marketing launch plans for unscripted programming & live events, among dozens of other types of content and projects. He manages every phrase of the TV/Film ecosystem, including stand-alone shoots, on-set production, press junkets, and marketing shoots.

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Jazz Hampton, CEO & General Counsel of TurnSignl. https://www.turnsignl.com/TurnSignl is a Minnesota-based tech company that provides real-time legal guidance from an attorney to drivers, all while their camera records the interaction.

Founded in 2020 by three Black professionals, TurnSignl was created to bridge the gap between residents and police and to provide a simple way to help drivers feel safer and empowered on the road.

TurnSignl's mission is to protect drivers’ civil rights, de-escalate roadside interactions, and ensure both drivers and law enforcement officers return home safely.

The TurnSignl mobile app is currently available for iOS and Android in three states, with national availability coming in 2022.

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Selwyn Jones, Founder of A Soulful Heart Foundation.

His foundation was created to show the impact that his nephew, George Floyd, made on this world. 

He firmly believes is his job to make a difference for equality and justice and to change this world for the better and wants all people to know that no matter where anyone is from, they have a right to be treated equally! He wants Black and brown people to have the same opportunity as any other person and is taking this opportunity to make a difference in this world that we love!

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Lola Bakare, Inclusive Marketing Strategist.

Lola is an inspiring marketing success consultant who guides and empowers ambitious marketing leaders to become their highest professional selves.

From working on the frontlines of marketing leadership at The Daily Dot, PepsiCo, New World Pasta, Diageo, and Dell, (for world-class brands including Gatorade, Ronzoni, and Smirnoff), she developed deep client-side expertise.

As an advisor to CMOs and senior marketing leaders, she's transformed the success of marketing and executive teams in commercial real estate, healthcare, tech startups, fine arts organizations, and beyond.

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Ashani Mfuko, CEO of Ashani Mfuko Consulting Worldwide, a global DEI branding, marketing, and communications consultancy; also providing anti-racism education and diverse digital media services.

She builds transformational, diverse, & equitable, anti-racist brands that make a difference, while making a profit, and help to create a more beautiful world for the next generation!

Her favorite part of what she does is helping global corporations, small businesses, and arts organizations, tap into their power and influence, to create a more equitable and inclusive world for ALL people, while simultaneously elevating their online presence, upgrading their mindset, and creating a more profitable, and holistic business. 

She's also a Digital Content Creator, Anti-Racism Educator, Lifestyle Influencer, Professional Dancer, and lover of all things luxurious, innovative, and timeless!

Stay connected with Ashani on social media, via the links below!

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http://linkedin.com/in/ashanimfuko

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Shara Ruffin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and 3X Amazon Best-Selling Author.

Shara is the Founder of Journey To Licensure, which was birthed out of her own decade-long journey of getting licensed to become a social worker. She provides licensure examination preparation, helping social workers obtain licensing in record time, with a 98% success rate. 

Her focus is on enhancing the personal and professional lives of social workers through providing holistic wellness coaching, professional development, mentoring, and tutoring to pass their master level and clinical examinations.

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Kimberly Evans, Vice President for JP Morgan Chase & Company.

Kimberly is a Vice President for JP Morgan Chase & Company where she works with community leaders, non-profits, business leaders and government entities to build relationships and ensure financial education and product solutions are available to all. 

She works closely with local Corporate Responsibility representatives, Business Banking, Home Lending, and Wealth Management teams to ensure the local community benefits from the full suite of resources JP Morgan Chase has to offer.

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In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Sheldon Louis, Partner Manager for Twitter Sports.

A proud HBCU alum, Sheldon is currently a Partner Manager for Twitter Sports and also serves as the Blackbirds Social Chair. Before joining the bird app, Sheldon was spending his days at Florida A&M (FAMU), which is where he got his first taste of a potential career in sports, having secured an NBA summer internship.

He later graduated with a full-time offer to join The Nielsen Company, a decision that would put him in New York City. This move eventually propelled his career to merge the best of both worlds, technology, and sports.

Now as a Partner Manager for Twitter Sports, he's tasked with bringing the dopest sports content to the platform, and adding a little flavor while doing it.

Outside of work, Sheldon enjoys traveling and is also a Travel content creator on Instagram. Check out his latest travels @swipeszn!

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