If you operate as an Executive, Administrator, or HR professional at any level of capacity, this episode is definitely for you! With decades of experience and knowledge, Paris offers a wealth of expertise and guidance, demonstrating how to lead a thriving community for women over 50. Check out this CAO, Founder, and Author's journey with actionable guidance that will help you further appreciate your own. Listen now, and prepare to transition, transform, and thrive!

About Paris:

Paris has been an Administrative Professional for over 40 years.  She is a Certified Administrative Professional and has received several other certifications over the years.  She was selected to be a part of the Women in Leadership Program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, for 2024 - 2025.  Paris coaches administrative professionals and champions this career path for others.  Paris is a Certified Life Coach and also created a community for women ages 50 and older (Sisters of a Second Season).  Paris is a published author and believes in the power of writing.  Women in leadership and advocacy are very important, and Paris believes that you do not have to be at the forefront to lead.   In her spare time, Paris loves to read, travel, spend time with family and friends, and delights greatly in her grandchildren.

Connect with Paris:

Website: www.parisducker.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-ducker-03bb682a/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paris.ducker

Adapt and elevate. Discernment. Self-awareness. Transferable skills. Choice. Movement. Cancer survivor. Companionship and careers. Writing it all down-with dates. Grief. Theryn C. #politicalbarbie Bond speaks with transparency, candor, and confidence about her personal and professional creativity and achievements, as well as her appreciation for being forced to be resourceful. Be prepared to learn more about the imagery, intimacy, and innovation that make her a voice of the people, how she stays true to herself, and the personal and professional ways you can, too. 

About Theryn:

Theryn C. Bond, also known as #PoliticalBarbie is a native Memphian, currently residing in D.C., who has mastered the art of a multi-layered career path all by the age of 39. With no mountain being too high to climb and no challenge big enough to run her off, when you see “perseverance” in the dictionary, you likely see a picture of her next to it. In the last 8 years alone, Theryn has fought and survived Cervical Cancer, organized some of the most progressive rallies in Memphis, and held elected officials accountable like no one’s ever seen. Hard work is in her blood.

Coming from a bloodline of game changers, Theryn has a heart for the people & works tirelessly to hold those in power accountable for improving the quality of life for all. Her unique approach to life has made waves across the entire U.S. and internationally.

Connect with Theryn:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SuperProducer114

IG: https://www.instagram.com/theryn_c_bond/  (personal/fun) 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/politicalbarbie/#  (professional)

X: https://x.com/walkingmicdrop

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicalbarbie47

The beauty and process of manifestation is ever so eloquently expressed in this heartfelt interview. Filled with guidance, tools, and strategies, Jennifer shares her transition from Corporate America into entrepreneurship and nonprofit advocacy for young girls. This journey proved to be the missing piece of joy and purpose she's thankful she leaned into. She discusses how you can truly create the life you desire and desire at any age. Tune in, lean in, write the vision, and prepare for that vision to come to fruition. 

About Jennifer:

Jennifer Christian is the owner of JC Business Consulting and is the executive director for My Girl Nonprofit Organization helping youth girls to elevate and empower themselves to be the best they can be. As the owner of JC Business Consulting, Jennifer pursues her passion for guiding other entrepreneurs and small business owners to elevate their businesses through business marketing, business management, documentation assistance, and business consulting
and coaching, as well as social media management and website design, and support.

Connect with Jennifer:

Business Website: www.IamJennChristian.com
FB: JC Business Consulting
IG: IamJennChristian
LinkedIn: Jennifer Christian

Organization Website: www.mygirltn.org
FB: My Girl Nonprofit Organization
IG: my_girltn
LinkedIn: My Girl Nonprofit Organization

Self-care and wellness are not new terms for Elizabeth Dorse Merriwether. The self-care and wellness strategist, coach, business owner, and best-selling author has made this a lifestyle, ensuring women are pampered, served, and affirmed in all that she does. Her natural products, services, and programs provide for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a busy mom, high-level professional, nurturing caregiver, or devoted wife, "Liz" shares how you can and should make YOU a priority and the necessary focus on boundaries. Listen and implement today! Your health matters!

About Elizabeth:

As a wife, mother, corporate manager, community volunteer, and entrepreneur, Elizabeth understands the multifaceted roles that modern women embody. With her credentials as a certified life coach, international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness advocate, she stands out not merely as a mentor but as a testament to resilience and adaptability.

Elizabeth's journey is a reflection of countless women across the globe: donning numerous hats, striving for excellence, and navigating the complexities of personal and professional life. It's not about juggling roles, but mastering them — a philosophy Elizabeth lives by.

With an innate calling to serve, she has cultivated nurturing spaces that prioritize self-care, networking, and affirmation. This community, born from her visionary leadership, has empowered countless women to rejuvenate, reconnect, and realize their potential.

Elizabeth's mission transcends conventional coaching. It's about harmonizing one's personal and professional spheres. She believes passionately that women can forge meaningful relationships, establish formidable alliances, and propel their businesses. 

Elizabeth's mantra resonates with women globally: "Women, we can love on others, but we have to be intentional to love on ourselves."

Connect with Elizabeth:

Website: https://www.thewellstation.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewellstation

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmerriwether1/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabethmerriwether?_t=ZP-8xdjoAGRjtm&_r=1

She Decided Virtual Mastermind: https://thewellstation.kit.com/products/she-decided

There's definitely a lot more to Kalyn Fahie's story, and as promised, we're bringing you Part 2! The transition from Detroit to the Virgin Islands, surviving breast cancer, grieving the loss of her mom, operating and funding with faith, finding love again, and so much more. How did she do, and how is she still doing it? Tune in, take notes, and stay inspired and encouraged to lead.

About Kalyn:

Kalyn Fahie is a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault and an advocate who works to end domestic and sexual violence. She founded the nonprofit organization Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment (SAFE) in April 2006. Kalyn has worked for IDVACC, The Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community, and the Virgin Islands Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition.

Kalyn is a sought-after national speaker at local, state, and national conferences. She was featured in an article on domestic violence written by the White House in Essence Magazine and has received multiple honors and awards, including the 2009 National Network to End Domestic Violence’s “Spirit of Advocacy Award.”

Kalyn currently serves as a Training and Technical Assistance Manager for Ujima Inc., The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community. In addition to her advocacy work, Kalyn offers coaching services that focus on personal empowerment, healing, and legacy-building. She is also the creator of the Dreams and Visions Workbook: Plan, Reflect, Take Action with Faith and Purpose, a faith-based guide that helps women set meaningful goals, reflect deeply, and move forward with purpose.

She is currently writing her memoir, which is scheduled for release in 2026.

Connect with Kalyn: 

[email protected]

www.KalynFahie.com

313-492-8069

IG & Tiktok @mskalyn

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572607616125

https://substack.com/@kalynfahie

Summer Owens embodies resilience and confidence at the highest level. This teen mom turned international powerhouse has a keynote message along with a series of signature curricula, which have been implemented in schools and shared with audiences around the country. Hear about her business, S.O. Foundation, lessons learned, resources, and gain tools on how to say "So What" to all obstacles that come your way!

About Summer:

For over a decade, Summer Owens has been inspiring, educating, and empowering people to achieve S.O. What! Success– that’s success no matter what obstacles they face. Summer Owens is an award-winning author, speaker, success coach, and founder of the S.O. What! Foundation. 

Summer became a mother at fifteen years old, but she didn’t let that stop her from achieving her dreams.  Selected Most Likely to Succeed, she graduated number eight in her high school class.  She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and the title of Miss University of Memphis and started her career with the Memphis Grizzlies in their inaugural season. After earning her MBA, she continued her career in marketing management positions with ServiceMaster and Fedex before pursuing full-time entrepreneurship and philanthropy. 

As an entrepreneur she has spoken to hundreds of audiences sharing her S.O. What! message of resilience to thousands. She has created transformative programs and products to inspire people to see past their challenges and embrace the S.O. What! Mindset and see how saying S.O. What! means Success. These include the keynotes and workshops, and online courses. Her unique, trauma-informed S.O. What! Literacy, Life Skills, and Character Education curriculum has impacted thousands through implementation in schools and youth programs throughout the country. She is also a success coach and consultant and the creator of inspiring events like the annual Love Yourself Event and the S.O. What! Awards and Scholarship Soiree celebrating stories of resilience and community contributions. Understanding the power of sharing our stories, Summer is the creator and host of the S.O. What! Success Stories podcast where guests share their resilience stories using Summer’s S.O. What! Success System.

She has received several honors including the University of Memphis Distinguished Alumni Award as well as the Fogelman College of Business and Economics Outstanding Young Alumna award. Asked to create a life skills course using her own story, she is also an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. She was named to the Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 and received the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Prominent Black Women Award, the Women of Achievement Heroism Award, Dress for Success Entrepreneurial Spirit Award among others for her work in the Memphis community and beyond.

Her story of resilience has been featured nationally and internationally on CNN, the 700 Club, and other media outlets. She credits her son for helping her to become the confident and resilient woman she is today. 

Connect with Summer: 

https://linktr.ee/summero_sowhat

Hear from powerhouse wealth scientist Asia Kuykendall as she breaks down the science of money, mindset shifts, educating the masses (beginning with our youth), tools, strategies, and more. Tune in and share!

About Asia:

Asia Kuykendall is a Wealth Scientist who started her career in 2011 after earning degrees in Finance and Accounting. A financial setback in 2017 led her to realize that technical financial literacy alone wasn't enough to change her money habits and beliefs. This experience inspired her to explore what the wealthy 1% knew that the rest did not, leading to the development of the Quantum Wealth Theory. 

Using neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and quantum physics, we can better understand what drives our money choices and use this knowledge to create empowering and productive money beliefs and behaviors. 

Asia now focuses on teaching others how to achieve financial success, not just for money's sake, but for the peace, freedom, joy, and love it can bring.

Connect with Asia:

Website: https://ace-financial-matters.myshopify.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/asiak/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/asiak.247/

Community Invitation:  ACE FM Members Circle

Candid accountability. Invaluable tools and resources. Champion of mindset shifts, self-awareness, and workplace bullying. Dr. Shmeka Gibson covers a variety of perspectives around imagery, intimacy, and innovation in a way that's relatable and reflective. Tune in and be prepared for aha moments and actionable steps to thrive. 

About Dr. Gibson:

Dr. Shmeka Gibson is an author, international speaker, business owner, and college professor. She has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and leadership. Dr. Gibson is a native Memphian and a mother of 2 daughters. Dr. Gibson resides in Austin, TX, where she serves as the Executive Director of Changing the Mindset. CTMS offers workshops, coaching, and therapy to youth and working professionals who need support in addressing mental health, personal and workplace bullying, and leadership development. Dr. Gibson is also known for her work with Dress for Success Memphis, assisting over 65 businesses with organizational infrastructure development, programming, and scaling their business. Dr. Gibson’s philanthropic work (serving as a board member and volunteer for many US and international organizations) and grant writing skills have allowed her to assist more than 25 organizations in securing over $ 84 million in funding to sustain their organization. 

Connect with Dr. Gibson:

Website: https://www.changingthemindset.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shmeka-gibson-0820bb46/

While her background is in Criminal Justice, Kate always had a passion for theater. Her love, stemming back to the 6th grade, was awakened by her interest in taking on a new hobby. Reaching back to an activity that brought her joy has morphed into an entire create yourself stratosphere. Learn how she transitioned from leading lady to executive producer of not one, but two companies, and how important it is to follow your passion, put in the work, and the joy in the journey. It's never too late to create a new narrative and find your niche. 

About Kate:

Kate DeSessions is a writer and producer based in Memphis, Tennessee. Kate wrote and directed her debut film, "Shattered," which was chosen as one of the Top 10 films to compete for the Memphis Film Prize in 2021. With a long history of acting on stage and in film, Kate is best known for her roles in Close Caption and Cubic Zirconia. Her writing credits include A Mary Little Christmas and Colorado Christmas. Her love for the industry propelled her to begin producing films such as Merry Birthday, Happy Christmas and A Mary Little Christmas with Enchanted Valley Productions and Chestnut Tree Films.

Connect with Kate:

Social Media:

Kate DeSessions on Facebook

@kevlar_kate on Instagram

Websites:

https://www.enchantedvalleyproductions.com/

https://www.chestnuttreefilms.com/

Faith. Courage. Strength. Wisdom. Roaring Resilience. Advocacy Champion. Adrienne takes us on a very intimate and candid journey from the South Side of Chicago to years of advocacy for women and girls around the globe, and her journey of finding grit in the Lion's Den! Gain inspiration and tools to rebuild, restore, and create! Among the many gems shared, Adrienne asks us to consider not asking why she stayed, but rather what prevented her from leaving.

About Adrienne:

Adrienne N. Spires is CEO of Lapis Analytic Consulting, a Public Voices Fellow on Domestic Violence and Economic Security with The OpEd Project, and author of Roaring Resilience: Finding Grit in the Lion’s Den.

Adrienne, originally from Illinois, holds an MS in Education Administration from Eastern Illinois University. With over two decades of experience, her career has been dedicated to nonprofit work promoting racial, economic, and gender equity. Her efforts primarily target preventing and addressing interpersonal violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, mental health issues, and children’s mental health.

Beyond her professional achievements, Adrienne proudly identifies herself as a wife, mother, and grandmother, highlighting the personal roles that bring her joy and fulfillment. Her commitment to education and social change is evident through her proactive engagement in organizing, networking, and collaborating with various stakeholders and individuals.

Connect with Adrienne:

https://lapisanalyticsconsulting.com/