ELEVATE --- Valda Ford

GUEST: Jean Moroney, President of Thinking Directions

Jean Moroney teaches managers and other professionals how to use targeted thinking to solve problems faster, make better decisions, and get projects finished. They use her tactics to be smarter about achieving their goals.

She started her career as an engineer, graduating from MIT with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1985 & 1986. She quickly found her strength in working as a systems engineer and program manager. By the time she was 25, she was leading a $1.2 million dollar program, which provided the wavefront sensor for the first successful field experiment in laser guidestar adaptive optics at the Starfire Optical Range (1988-1989).

She took time off from work to earn a Masters Degree in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University (1994) and to complete a graduate training program in philosophy focusing on the theory of knowledge and logical analysis at the Objectivist Graduate Center of the Ayn Rand Institute (1996).

Levantay is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and a Professor-preneur (professor and entrepreneur) who helps teachers and professionals identify and leverage their unique Gifts (knowledge and experiences) into premium programs and services so they can help others while enjoying more income, impact, and freedom. She is also an equity and inclusion specialist in higher education.

Beyond the classroom Levantay is a renaissance woman –military spouse, mother and singer who likes to write music and poetry in her spare time.

EMAIL ADDRESS:  [email protected]

 PHONE: 718-749-2729

WEBSITE:    www.levantay.com

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/levantay/

Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.

Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. She has worked in 57 countries to improve lives and promote health.

Rochelle has a Master of Individualized Study from New York University and is trained as a Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is a former professional jazz dancer and has studied extensively with Christine Schenk in the CHRIS ® Technique (Cellular Harmonizing Regenerative Integration System).

Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. They emphasize the need for women to connect to their bodies as a resource for successful decision making, self-confidence, integrity and authenticity.

EMAIL: 

[email protected]

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Cindy Ashton, Award-Winning TV Host, Singer, Actor, Speaker & Presentation Strategist

“Speak From Your Power”

 Cindy Ashton, Presentation Strategist, is the Award-Winning TV host and Producer of Cindy Uncorked, Speaker, Singer/Actor and Author of Liberate Your Voice: How to Trust Your Power In A World That Shuts You Down.  Drawing from her extensive background working with Broadway Professionals, Emmy Winners, and Hollywood Celebrities, she is a master at showing her clients how to increase their sales, connection, and influence through the power of rapport building. Cindy has received awards from President Obama and Queen Elizabeth II for her lifetime of volunteerism. Her expertise in presentation skills, speaking voice, body language, messaging, content delivery, storytelling and leadership presence has been featured in multiple media, including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Inc. Magazine and Forbes. 

EMAIL ADDRESS:

 [email protected]

“Moving Forward: Top Skills for Success in Business”

Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.

Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. She has worked in 57 countries to improve lives and promote health.

Rochelle has a Master of Individualized Study from New York University and is trained as a Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is a former professional jazz dancer and has studied extensively with Christine Schenk in the CHRIS ® Technique (Cellular Harmonizing Regenerative Integration System).

Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. They emphasize the need for women to connect to their bodies as a resource for successful decision making, self-confidence, integrity and authenticity.

#valdaford #rochellerice #healthandleadership #wisdominbusiness #strengthinyears

“Calming Your Nervous System"

Lynn has been in private practice as a Trauma Therapist in a gentle, highly effective, body/mind naturalistic trauma model called Somatic Experiencing (SE) for 19 years. She has helped train and supervise hundreds of health care professionals going through the SE training program for many years. She was an invited guest teacher of SE at NYU graduate school, Omega Institute, and many professional therapeutic organizations. In her practice, she works with complex trauma (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) cases. As a Medical and Healing Intuitive for 25 years she is clairvoyant, clairaudient, kinesthetic, and empathic. 

She can’t change your trauma history but she can help you heal through this work.

 #lynnbourbeau

#somaticexperience

#centralnervoussystem

#traumatherapist

“How to Market Like A Pro for Women in Business”

The CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., now based in New York, Sheryl Roush has started successful 8 businesses since the age of 16, each in fields of marketing and communication. Her award-winning graphic design studios were based in San Diego.

As a top-rated international on-site trainer, an Accredited Speaker, and a Certified Virtual Presenter, Sheryl shares over 45 years of experience speaking for association meetings, women’s events and a wide-range of conferences.

Serving businesses and individuals who dream of starting their own business, with laser focus consulting on their talents, passion and attracting ideal markets, Sheryl intuitively brings out their brilliance.

A 17-time author, her anthology HEART OF A WOMAN IN BUSINESS: Stories, Strategies and Skills for Business Success provides insights and inspiration!

Sheryl is a 25-year Professional Member of the National Speaker Association, and a three-time Past President of the San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance.

Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.

Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. She has worked in 57 countries to improve lives and promote health.

Rochelle has a Master of Individualized Study from New York University and is trained as a Somatic Experience Practitioner. She is a former professional jazz dancer and has studied extensively with Christine Schenk in the CHRIS ® Technique (Cellular Harmonizing Regenerative Integration System).

Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. They emphasize the need for women to connect to their bodies as a resource for successful decision making, self-confidence, integrity and authenticity.

WEBSITE:

www.ValdaFord.com

www.RochelleRice.com

SOCIAL MEDIA: 

https://www.facebook.com/valda.ford

https://www.facebook.com/rochellerice

https://www.linkedin.com/in/valdaford/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellerice/

HASHTAGS:

#valdaford #rochellerice #healthandleadership #wisdominbusiness #strengthinyears

A 6’5″ 250-pound man once looked at Elaine Pasqua standing at 5’3″ and said: “You are the biggest little thing I’ve ever seen!” For 25 years this funny, passionate, and energetic woman has been traversing the country, helping her clients obtain peak performance through positive relationships and choices. She has worked with countless businesses and associations, 31 professional sports teams across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, hundreds of college campuses, our military leaders, and high schools and parent groups. Elaine has been featured in USA Today, NY 1 News, Time Warner TV, NPR, NBC Sports Radio, CBS Sports, and Knight Ridder News Service. She is an author, columnist, and producer and director of public service videos. Her passion lies in transforming people to create stronger, innovative teams to increase profits. When Elaine is not traveling for fun, or singing with friends, you can find her home in her gardens with plenty of dirt under her fingernails!

Lisa Braithwaite is a presentation skills coach, trainer, and author. She’s on a mission to help purpose-driven business and nonprofit leaders build visibility, credibility, and awareness for their work through engaging presentations. 

Her approach to public speaking is influenced by her theater and education degrees, and 16 years providing community outreach, advocacy and training in the nonprofit sector before starting her business in 2005.

She's been hired by companies as diverse as Microsoft, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, and Massachusetts Association of Realtors® and interviewed in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune for her authentic, aligned, engaging, and upbeat approach to speaking training and coaching.

Lisa’s philosophy is that public speaking is fun, it's an awesome way to express yourself creatively, and it offers an accelerated approach to developing an intimate and trusting relationship with your target audience.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachlisab/

https://www.facebook.com/lisabraithwaite/

https://www.instagram.com/coachlisab/

BOOKS/PRODUCTS:

Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection

https://coachlisab.com/pfh 

On Demand Micro=Presentations Program

https://coachlisab.com/micro-pres. 

HASHTAGS: #MicroPresentations #5MinuteMessage #FiveMinuteMessage #SpeakingUpForChange #PublicSpeakingSkills #PresentationSkills