Embrace Your Power

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In this podcast episode, the host, Denise Taylor, discusses the importance of making confident career moves. She addresses the common feeling among many women that they are at a point in their lives where they sense a need for a transition or change in their careers. Denise emphasizes the significance of not ignoring these feelings and encourages listeners to pay close attention to their instincts. 

Denise also introduces her "Power Move" program, designed to help individuals take control of their careers and rewrite their career stories. She offers a free discovery call to assess the specific needs of potential clients and provide professional recommendations.

The episode serves as a motivational and practical guide for those who aspire to invest in their future, take control of their careers, and make confident moves towards their goals. It highlights the importance of personal branding, networking, and self-assessment in career development. Denise encourages listeners to embrace their power and pursue success without fear. Tune in now.

BIO: 

Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you’ve secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you’re going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love. 

In this podcast episode, hosted by Denise Taylor, the focus is on helping women prioritize themselves, their success, and their happiness. The episode introduces the concept of rewriting your career story and getting "unstuck." Denise emphasizes that many women, despite holding impressive roles and titles, reach a point where they feel the need to make a career move that aligns better with their current passions and desires. The episode discusses the emotions and challenges that come with feeling stuck, including frustration, dissatisfaction, lack of motivation, anxiety, uncertainty, and procrastination.

Denise presents a three-step approach to help women get unstuck and rewrite their career stories:

Denise introduces her program called "Power Move," which is designed for ambitious women looking to make confident career transitions. The program covers four distinct pillars: clarity and strength assessment, empowerment boosting, pivot planning, and resilience.

Denise encourages listeners to book a free discovery call with her to assess whether her programs can help them achieve their career goals and overcome feeling stuck. She also mentions that programs offered through the Career Success Academy may be eligible for company funding.

Overall, this episode offers insights and actionable steps for women looking to make a career shift and find fulfillment in their professional lives. Tune in now.

BIO: 

Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you’ve secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you’re going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love. 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston discusses her journey from challenging health issues to thriving in her professional and personal life. She holds a significant role in overseeing global cash operations for her organization and provides valuable insights into handling pressure and responsibilities in high-level positions.

Dr. Grant-Alston emphasizes the importance of seeking help, whether through mentorship, sponsorship, or coaching, and highlights the significance of erasing the line between personal and professional life to be one's authentic self. She shares her own experience of merging her personal and professional worlds, which was well-received by her colleagues and allowed for greater understanding and empathy within her team.

The podcast episode delves into the power of sharing personal stories and struggles to inspire and uplift others. Her approach to handling pressure is centered around solution-oriented thinking, with a strong focus on finding solutions, rather than placing blame or dwelling on problems. She also stresses the importance of building the right team and trusting them to do their jobs effectively. Tune in now.

Dr. Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston, known as “The Queen Treasurer,” is a globally recognized  entrepreneur, executive for a fortune 300 company, 2x Amazon #1 best-selling author, certified life  coach, and co-host of the internationally streamed podcast Kingdom Treasures. Catherine is the CEO of  ART Financial Solutions, LLC, which offers financial consulting for businesses, emphasizing strategic  planning and treasury technology. She is the Co-Founder of Alston Kingdom (Kingdom Treasures), a  lifestyle brand that champions love, family, and business in the Black community, aiming to boost  financial and generational wealth. 

Educated with a BS in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut, an MBA from the  University of Massachusetts, and an honorary doctorate in Christian Education, Catherine has over 20+  years of experience in finance. As a Senior Director of Global Cash Operations, she oversees the strategic  planning of $16 billion revenue while streamlining processes and implementing world-class systems. Her  expertise has won awards such as the TMI Innovation and Excellence Corporate Recognition and the Alexander Hamilton Award for Technology Excellence. 

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Catherine: www.grantalston.com 

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

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

In this podcast episode, Jennifer McClain, a social impact leader with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, shares her career journey and insights into leadership and professional growth. Jennifer initially joined the nonprofit world out of necessity and struggled to find her path in the field. She emphasized the importance of faith, family, and friends in helping her make courageous career decisions and navigate challenges.

Jennifer's career trajectory has been marked by her willingness to pivot and adapt. She transitioned between roles, including stints in the government and different nonprofits, searching for her ideal fit. She highlights the significance of lifelong learning and gaining additional qualifications to excel in her chosen field.

Jennifer also shares her experiences of being promoted into management positions without proper training or support. In her early career, she initially adopted a "command and control" style, but later, when promoted in her current organization, she recognized the importance of effective leadership and sought out leadership development programs to enhance her skills.

To conclude, Jennifer provides recommendations for individuals whose leadership is unwilling or unable to invest in their development, emphasizing the importance of seeking out external resources, learning opportunities, and mentors to enhance their leadership skills and advance in their careers. Tune in now.

BIO: Jennifer D. McClain is a distinguished community development leader and nonprofit executive with a

successful history of managing teams and supporting community-focused organizations. Jennifer has

spent over two decades honing her craft. Her talent as a facilitator has allowed her to lead sessions with

over 800 participants since 2013 along with being acknowledged as a noteworthy leader in the industry

by Crain's Chicago Business. As the Senior Director of Economic Opportunity, Wealth Building, and

Leadership Development at LISC Chicago, she leads the programming and funding strategy for their

work in individual economic opportunity, including the network of Financial Opportunity Centers (FOCs).

Jennifer is also the CEO and Founder of Mission ENSPIRE, LLC, where she equips women, nonprofit, and

faith-based organizations to define their purpose and operate at their fullest potential through coaching,

consulting, training, and facilitation.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Jennifer: https://missionenspire.com/

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

In this podcast episode, the host is joined by Lydia Smith, the Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria's Secret. Lydia shares her journey and insights from her career, highlighting her transition from information technology to her current role in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Overall, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Lydia Smith's career journey, her perspective on success, and her approach to leadership in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. It underscores the importance of continuous growth, mentorship, and building authentic relationships in professional development. Tune in now. 

BIO: Lydia Smith is Chief Diversity Officer at Victoria’s Secret & Co., where she spearheads the company’s DEI efforts to welcome and celebrate every associate, partner and customer from all backgrounds, abilities, and life stages. 

After joining VS&Co in June 2021, Lydia led the work to develop the company’s first Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Team and launch a DEI Council, while integrating DEI into every part of the business through a strategy focused on People, Experience and Purpose.

Prior to this role, Lydia was the Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Kohl’s, where she was responsible for implementing the company’s internal strategy for attracting, developing, and advancing a diverse workforce and their external strategy for connecting to a more diverse customer population. Prior to Kohl’s, Lydia held DEI leadership roles at Northwestern Mutual and General Electric.

Lydia received her MBA from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She holds certifications for effective decision making from Yale University and diversity and inclusion from Cornell University.

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Lydia: https://www.wocretailalliance.org/contact-us 

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else. Well, now is your season to soar. Hearing from achievers each week that faced this very choice and succeeded at overcoming obstacles, sticking with their true desire, and shaking off fear will inspire, encourage, and compel you to set yourself free to build a life you love. 

Denise Taylor has over 25 years of proven business and leadership success, over 25 years of relationship success, and over 50 years of life success. Denise’s combined experiences position her to help women develop success strategies for every area of their life. When asked, Denise will quickly affirm she lives a “Blessed Life.” Despite facing and overcoming many traumas, losses, and disappointment, she persevered. And now she helps women build a life they love by embracing their power to be, do, have & achieve anything they want.

In this podcast episode, the guest, Bettina M. Jones, shares her experiences and insights from her 20-year corporate career and her journey as a woman of color. She discusses the challenges she faced, including being the only person of color in the room and the need to prove herself repeatedly in her career.

Bettina highlights the unfairness of expecting 18-year-olds to make lifelong career decisions and shares her personal experience of pursuing a degree in travel and tourism business management without fully understanding her options at that age.

She also talks about the importance of confidence and courage in her journey. Confidence, she believes, is an inner knowing that she can accomplish tasks, while courage is about stretching herself and challenging authority when necessary.

Bettina mentions the significance of seeking support, mentors, sponsors, and allies, especially as a person of color in the workplace. She discusses her experiences working with different managers, including those who were black women and how these relationships impacted her career.

Throughout the conversation, Bettina emphasizes the value of collaboration over competition and the importance of supporting and connecting with other women of color in professional settings. She shares stories of resilience and determination in navigating the corporate world as a woman of color. Tune in now. 

BIO: Bettina is a a Master Certified Life Coach who studied in a 7-month intensive training program through Martha Beck, Inc (MBI). She has spent hundreds of hours coaching individuals of all ages and vocations helping them find more purpose in their lives.

In her early years of personal development, she thought of herself as a seeker of truth. With 20+ years of exploration, she no longer considers herself a seeker. Now, she focuses her personal development on learning new skills so that she can better help my clients. 

Key discussion points from this episode include:

Connect With Denise: https://linktr.ee/denisetaylorlive

Website: www.denisetaylor.live

Facebook: Denise Taylor, Instagram: @denisetaylor.live

Connect with Bettina: http://www.bettinamjones.com 

This episode is brought to you BY: POWER PLAY

Takeaways:

Life, Love and Happiness Wisdom Questions and Answers:

What is your life wisdom? 

What's your love wisdom? 

What is your happiness wisdom? 

Welcome to Embrace Your Power with Denise Taylor. If you’ve secretly wanted more despite having achieved meaningful success & results, you’re going to love this podcast. Here, we believe you can build a life YOU love without apology. As high achievers, we often settle for a version of success that seems to prioritize everything and everyone else.