In this episode, Tara Seals, known as The Bossy Educator, shares a powerful conversation about education, leadership, advocacy, family empowerment, special education, entrepreneurship, and the importance of helping children, families, and educators find their voice.

Through The Bossy Educator, Tara provides educational consulting, programs, resources, and meaningful conversations through her signature “Talk Tank.” Her work empowers children, families, and educators to become the boss of themselves, not others.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Tara’s journey as The Bossy Educator

• Special education advocacy and family support

• How parents can become stronger partners in their child’s education

• Why children need confidence, structure, and self-leadership

• Supporting educators, students, and families with practical resources

• Building a brand and business rooted in purpose

• The power of voice and visibility- being the boss of yourself, not others

This episode is for parents, educators, school leaders, advocates, entrepreneurs, consultants, mentors, and anyone committed to helping students and families thrive.

Follow the podcast for the livestream every Monday at 7:30 pm ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Replays are available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and all major podcast platforms.

Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist: sabrinaloweryenterprises.com

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In this powerful episode, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, welcomed Sharon for a timely conversation about small business legal strategy, technology law, intellectual property, contracts, risk management, entrepreneurship, and what business owners need to understand before they grow, scale, hire, partner, launch, or sign agreements.

Sharon brings more than 30 years of legal experience, including 15 years at Hogan Lovells, one of the largest law firms in the world, along with in-house experience at MedImmune, the global biologics arm of AstraZeneca. She founded HTBiz Law to provide clients of all sizes with “big law” experience and the personal attention of a boutique law firm.

Sharon represents domestic and international clients ranging from startups to multinational companies. Her work includes technology and intellectual property development, acquisition, protection, and commercialization; consulting and business services agreements; life sciences counseling and transactions; clinical studies; sponsored research; technology transfer; and legal support for biotechnology, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies.

With a cumulative deal portfolio exceeding $6 billion USD, Sharon has negotiated complex contracts and managed major transactions from inception through completion, including individual transactions exceeding $200 million. She also helps clients create practical template agreements and legal systems that allow businesses to manage contracting more efficiently and cost-effectively.

As a woman entrepreneur herself, Sharon has a special interest in helping women and members of the BIPOC community start and grow businesses with stronger legal foundations. Her background as a former computer systems programmer and instructor gives her a unique perspective at the intersection of law, technology, business, and entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Why legal strategy matters for small businesses

• Contracts every entrepreneur should understand

• Intellectual property protection and commercialization

• Technology law and business services agreements

• How to avoid common legal mistakes when scaling

• Why startups and solo entrepreneurs need legal structure early

• The value of template agreements and contracting systems

• Lessons from “big law,” in-house counsel, and boutique firm leadership

• Supporting women and BIPOC entrepreneurs through legal education

• Sharon’s journey as an attorney, entrepreneur, author, and competitive International Ballroom dancer

Learn more about Sharon L. Tasman and HTBiz Law:htbizlaw.com/smallbusiness

This episode is for entrepreneurs, consultants, technology professionals, creatives, coaches, service providers, small business owners, nonprofit leaders, and anyone who wants to protect their business before problems arise.

Watch G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends live every Monday at 7:30 PM ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Replays are available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and all major podcast platforms.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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In this episode of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, we feature Mikini Williams, an accomplished cybersecurity professional, disabled veteran, mentor, community leader, Founder and CEO of DAY1044 Solutions, and featured co-author in "Ladies In Tech Vol. II: Changing the Face of Technology".

In this episode, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, welcomed Mikini for a powerful conversation about cybersecurity, service, leadership, women in technology, veteran leadership, mentorship, career development, and protecting your business in today’s digital world.

With more than 20 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Mikini has built a career rooted in technical excellence, public service, discipline, and purpose. Her background includes work with respected organizations across government, corporate, public service, and cybersecurity education, including the State of Ohio Highway Patrol, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton, the Department of State, ThriveDX, and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Mikini also serves as a subject matter expert for CompTIA Security+ and CASP+CE, mentors future technology professionals, supports Women in Cybersecurity, and continues to give back through community service and leadership.

This episode is especially meaningful because Mikini and Sabrina are both featured co-authors in "Ladies In Tech Vol. II: Changing the Face of Technology", a powerful anthology highlighting women changing the face of technology through leadership, visibility, resilience, and impact.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Mikini’s journey from veteran service to cybersecurity leadership

• How she built a long-term career in information technology

• Why cybersecurity matters for entrepreneurs and small businesses

• Common digital protection mistakes business owners make

• Women in cybersecurity and the importance of representation

• Cybersecurity certifications and career pathways

• Mentorship, community impact, and service-driven leadership

• Building DAY1044 Solutions with purpose and vision

• How professionals can move from fear and confusion to cybersecurity awareness

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, business owners, technology professionals, students, veterans, women in tech, cybersecurity learners, mentors, and leaders who want to understand better digital protection, career growth, and purpose-driven leadership.

Watch G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends live every Monday at 7:30 PM ET on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Replays are available on YouTube (Watch the full episode on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3KuEB4aoLQ⁠), Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and all major podcast platforms.

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Listen/Watch Season 2, Episode 3 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends features Dr. Marqueta Abraham, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, healthcare leader, educator, speaker, published contributor, and owner of CLR Mind Psychiatry in Whitehaven.

In this episode, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, welcomes Dr. Abraham for a meaningful conversation about mental health, patient-centered care, healthcare leadership, community-based practice, entrepreneurship, and serving others with purpose.

Dr. Abraham has dedicated her life’s work to helping people across the entire lifespan of mental health, with a special focus on forensic and acute psychotic patients. Her approach to care is rooted in compassion, perseverance, and the belief that patient care should always remain a provider’s priority.

Her journey into healthcare was inspired by her parents. Her father, a veteran who served post-Korean War, modeled hard work and perseverance. Her mother, an educational assistant, encouraged her to pursue the work she felt called to do. That calling led Dr. Abraham into a life of service, education, advocacy, and mental health care.

Dr. Abraham is the owner and sole psychiatric nurse practitioner at CLR Mind Psychiatry and also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Christian Brothers University and Missouri Baptist College. She is a proud alumna of the University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She holds a doctoral degree from Abilene Christian University and a post-graduate degree as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Union University.

Her professional accomplishments include being nominated as a Healthcare Hero by the Memphis Business Journal in 2018, receiving the Inspire Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2021, being featured in Memphis Voyager, serving as an expert commentator for POPSUGAR, and being named the 2026 Remarkable Woman for Memphis, Tennessee by Nexstar and WREG.

Dr. Abraham is also published in the Journal of Black Nurses Association and contributed to Shared Governance: A Practical Approach to Transforming Interprofessional Healthcare, Fourth Edition. Through her volunteer work and speaking engagements, she continues to educate teenagers and communities about mental health awareness, access, and support.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Mental health care across the lifespan

• Patient-centered care and why providers must prioritize the patient

• Dr. Abraham’s journey into healthcare and psychiatric nursing

• Serving forensic and acute psychotic patient populations

• Community-based mental health care and entrepreneurship

• Building CLR Mind Psychiatry in Whitehaven

• Mental health education for teenagers and families

• Healthcare leadership, shared governance, and interprofessional care

• The influence of family, faith, perseverance, and purpose

• What it means to dedicate your life’s work to serving others

This episode is for entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, mental health advocates, nurses, educators, parents, caregivers, community leaders, and anyone who believes in the power of compassionate care and purposeful leadership.

Watch G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends live every Monday at 7:30 PM EDT on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Replays are available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and all major podcast platforms.

Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist:sabrinaloweryenterprises.com

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In Season 2, Episode 2 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends featured Jessica Perrone, AFC®, founder of Her Financial IQ, also known as HerFinIQ.

Jessica is a 16-year FinTech veteran who transitioned into a second career helping women build financial confidence, start investing, and work toward financial independence. Through Her Financial IQ, she has created a curriculum that makes money and investing topics more accessible, practical, and enjoyable for women.

In this episode, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, sat down with Jessica for an important conversation about women in FinTech, financial education, investing, AI-powered financial mentoring, and building wealth with confidence.

Jessica shared how HerFinIQ has grown into an ecosystem that includes direct-to-consumer education, specialized programs for organizations and nonprofits, white-labeled curricula for banks, and training for financial coaches. She also discussed her next innovation, the “Hey Jessica” AI Financial Mentor model, which is designed to merge system design, data organization, and empathetic education to make financial guidance more accessible.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Women in FinTech

• Financial education and financial confidence

• How women can start investing

• Building wealth through informed financial decisions

• Jessica’s transition from FinTech veteran to founder of Her Financial IQ

• HerFinIQ programs for women, organizations, nonprofits, banks, and financial coaches

• The “Hey Jessica” AI Financial Mentor model

• How AI can support personalized financial education

• Why financial literacy is a key to wealth-building for the 99%

This episode is for women entrepreneurs, business owners, professionals, financial coaches, banks, nonprofits, organizations, and anyone ready to take a more informed approach to money, investing, technology, and financial independence.

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Watch live on Mondays at 7:30 PM EDT on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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Learn more about Jessica Perrone and Her Financial IQ:HerFinIQ.com

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Welcome to Season 2 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends. We opened with a powerful premiere episode featuring Dr. Kim McNair, CEO of Kim McNair Productions LLC, Founder of the Business Women Empowerment Project, Inc., and creator of the Women on the MOVE Summit, Power Circle Masterclass Series, Winner Circle Cohort, and BWEP Leadership Academy for High School Girls.

In this episode, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, welcomed Dr. Kim McNair for a meaningful conversation rooted in more than 10 years of friendship, business collaboration, leadership, event production, and shared commitment to empowering women in business.

Dr. Kim shared her journey as an award-winning event producer, leadership strategist, speaker, business mentor, and author of Knowledge, Money, and Power. Together, Sabrina and Dr. Kim discussed what it takes to create high-impact platforms, build intentional rooms for women leaders, and design experiences that move people from inspiration to action.

This Season 2 premiere explored the power of leadership, visibility, business relationships, legacy, and the responsibility of creating opportunities for others to grow.

Episode highlights included:

• The mission behind Kim McNair Productions and the platforms Dr. Kim has built for women in business

• Why great events are more than logistics; they are transformational experiences

• How to create rooms where women feel seen, valued, connected, and ready to take action

• The leadership gap that inspired Dr. Kim to build programs for women entrepreneurs and high school girls

• The connection between knowledge, money, power, influence, and business success

• Why collaboration, community, and consistency matter in entrepreneurship

• What legacy means when your work empowers others to lead boldly

This episode is for entrepreneurs, women in business, speakers, event professionals, mentors, leaders, and anyone who wants to build with more purpose, confidence, and impact.

Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/Cr9hV0v1UlY?si=ayVtB0-gBBLV3iWz

You can also follow and replay G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends on Facebook, LinkedIn, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and all major podcast platforms.

Learn more about Dr. Kim McNair:
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Season 1 Finale of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends!

In this special final episode, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, closes out an incredible first season of conversations centered around leadership, legacy, technology, entrepreneurship, wellness, real estate, creativity, and purpose-driven growth.

G.E.E.K. Talk stands for Giving Entrepreneurs Expert Knowledge, and Season 1 has been filled with powerful guests, real stories, expert insights, business lessons, personal transformation, and conversations designed to help entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals grow with confidence.

As Season 1 comes to a close, Sabrina reflects on the journey, the lessons, the featured guests, the audience, and the mission behind the show. This episode also opens the door for Season 2 guest submissions.

Season 2 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends kicks off on Mondays in August, starting Monday, August 3rd at 7:30 PM EDT.

Season 2 guest submissions are now open. Entrepreneurs, authors, speakers, business owners, technology professionals, real estate experts, wellness leaders, creatives, educators, and purpose-driven professionals are invited to apply to be featured. Apply now: https://sabrinaloweryenterprises.com.

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• Apple Podcasts
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• And all major podcast platforms

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In this episode of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, welcomed special guest Nitchell Tapalu, Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Founder of EmpowerMe Nutrition Wellness Center.

Nitchell shared her powerful journey from more than 25 years in the food service industry to building a virtual wellness practice focused on metabolic health, digestive wellness, food sensitivities, lifestyle habits, and whole-body transformation.

Through her personal experience with chronic health challenges, food sensitivities, and allergies, Nitchell discovered the value of a holistic, nutrition-centered approach to wellness. That journey inspired her to pursue advanced nutrition education and create a practice dedicated to helping others take charge of their health through personalized nutrition and sustainable lifestyle strategies.

In this conversation, Sabrina and Nitchell discussed how food, daily habits, stress, digestion, and lifestyle choices can work together to support better wellness outcomes. Nitchell also shared why functional nutrition looks at the whole person, not just isolated symptoms, and how small, consistent changes can create meaningful long-term results.

Episode highlights included:

• Functional nutrition and whole-body wellness

• Metabolic health and digestive health

• Food sensitivities, allergies, and lifestyle awareness

• How daily habits impact the body

• The connection between nutrition, stress, and wellness

• Nitchell’s personal health journey and professional transformation

• Building a virtual wellness practice with compassion and purpose

• Sustainable strategies for long-term health and lifestyle change

Nitchell brings a unique blend of culinary expertise, functional nutrition training, and lived experience to her work. She is certified through the Functional Nutrition Alliance and holds a Master of Science in Nutrition Education from American University, along with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Johnson & Wales University.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, professionals, caregivers, women in business, wellness-minded individuals, and anyone ready to better understand how nutrition, lifestyle, and intentional daily choices can support healthier living.

Learn more about Nitchell Tapalu and EmpowerMe Nutrition Wellness Center: www.empowermenwc.com

Contact: [email protected]

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/-Weeh1UGuRI?si=Q_GRVGjouSKkFghn

Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist: sabrinalowery.com.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your licensed healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

In this episode of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, podcast host The Tech Evangelist welcomed her oldest son, ChriSteez, and his bandmate Albert from the South Florida band niobe.exe for a powerful conversation about music, creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and chasing big dreams.

ChriSteez shared how one unexpected moment—singing at a Quinceañera—helped launch his music journey and opened the door to years of performing, producing, collaborating, and building his identity as a lead vocalist and creative force. Together, ChriSteez and Albert gave us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a band, create a sound, and turn passion into both art and business.

Episode highlights included:

• How singing at a Quinceañera launched ChriSteez’s music career

• Collaboration over competition and what happens when bands collide

• Why their music genre lights them up on stage

• Building a band, a brand, and a business

• The story behind the merch, including handmade shattered mirrors

• The vision of taking niobe.exe on a global tour and sharing music for all ears

This episode was a special blend of family, music, entrepreneurship, and legacy. It reminded us that creativity is not just about talent—it is about discipline, courage, collaboration, and the willingness to keep showing up for the dream.

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Season 1 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends ends on June 30. Make sure you subscribe, listen, download, and share the full season playlist.

Stay tuned for the Call For Guests for Season 2 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends coming this fall.

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Episode 21 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, welcomed Christal J. Rice for a powerful conversation about resilience, reinvention, technology, entrepreneurship, and what it means to keep growing through every shift in life.

Christal shared her journey as a Black woman thriving in traditionally male-dominated industries, including technology and construction. With more than 21 years of experience in IT, she brought valuable insight into the importance of Youth in Tech, digital citizenship, professional confidence, and preparing the next generation to use technology responsibly and purposefully.

One of the most memorable takeaways from this episode was Christal’s reminder that “where you start doesn’t define your finish.” She opened up about surviving many personal and professional shifts, overcoming adversity, and continuing to build a meaningful career, business, and legacy through faith, determination, and discipline.

This conversation also highlighted Christal’s entrepreneurial journey, including building her Mary Kay business, developing her coaching and consulting work, and expanding her impact through New Dimension Business Enterprises LLC. Through her company, Christal helps others pursue personal growth, professional excellence, confidence, and transformation.

Key takeaways from this episode included:

• Youth in Tech and Digital Citizenship

• Where you start does not define your finish

• Surviving personal, professional, and entrepreneurial shifts

• Being a Black woman in tech and construction

• Thriving in male-dominated industries

• Building a Mary Kay business and entrepreneurial brand

• Coaching, consulting, confidence, and personal transformation

• The mission and work of New Dimension Business Enterprises LLC

Learn more about Christal J. Rice and New Dimension Business Enterprises LLC:⁠ https://www.ndellc.vip/⁠.

This episode was created for entrepreneurs, women in technology, business owners, professionals in transition, youth advocates, parents, mentors, coaches, consultants, and anyone who needs encouragement to keep building through every season of life.

Only 4 episodes remain in Season 1 of G.E.E.K. Talk Podcast, which concludes on June 30. Subscribe, share, and continue watching as we close out this powerful first season.

Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist: https://sabrinalowery.com

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