March 26, 2019

CYLS 162: HBCU Power: From Hampton to Harvard and On to Hollywood with Mia Hall

32 minutes

Episode Summary

Mia talks openly about her life trajectory, how education played a big role in her success and how she is passing along what she has learned to young girls so they can achieve the same. She speaks with humor, humility and optimism about her journey and her future.

Kevin Y. Brown

Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author. The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free. Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan. Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Mia Hall

Mia Hall is a content producer and the founder of Brown Girls GLOW, an organization dedicated to helping teen girls go from 'the hood' to Harvard and learn how to turn their college and career dreams into a reality. She is a writer, media producer and public speaker. Her past experience includes sports writing and producing for the WNBA, the Brooklyn Nets and NBC. She has written for Black Enterprise and The Root, among others.

Insights From the Episode

How going to an HBCU changed her outlook on what was possible

Strategies for going all in with what you want to achieve

Secrets to staying motivated and optimistic

Strategies for maintaining good relationships and mentorships

How to cater your communication to the situation

Quotes From the Show

“The way I’m going to contribute to the social justice movement I thought would be through media.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“People are like bank accounts. You can’t expect to withdraw without making a deposit.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“You have to not go into partnerships just looking for something for you. It has to be for the both of you.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“If you don’t intentionally keep yourself with motivation around you, then it will be hard.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“Mentorship has been the primary key to my success.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“Giving back to the community has been a great part of what has helped me to grow.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“Communication is so important, not only what you’re communicating but the way you do it.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“After high school, you don’t have to go to college but you have to live the rest of your life.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

“Don’t do something to get rich. Do what you’re good in and get rich at it.” - Mia Hall, Create Your Life Series, #162

Resources Mentioned

iCalendar

Favorite Book

What Makes the Great Great by Dennis Kimbro

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Favorite Quote

Joshua 1:9: “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord your god will be with you wherever you go.”

Keys to Create Your Best Life

Don’t doubt yourself

You can’t grow in isolation, only in community

Be intentional about it

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