G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends (Giving Entrepreneurs Expert Knowledge)

This powerful Women’s History Month finale of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends goes beyond business strategy and into a conversation many entrepreneurs avoid—mental health, emotional well-being, and the hidden mindset battles behind success.

Host Sabrina Lowery is joined by Kimmisha Michels, Founder of En’liven Creative Agency and creator of Aires™ Diagnostic Systems, for an honest and transparent discussion about the untold crisis affecting entrepreneurs today.

This episode explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, leadership, and business wellness, including the impact of trauma, survival mode decision-making, and the growing conversation around emotional resilience and suicide among entrepreneurs.

Kimmisha shares her personal journey—from surviving a narcissistic marriage to building innovative systems that help business owners identify hidden breakdowns in both their business infrastructure and mindset.

Key highlights from this episode:
• The hidden mindset battle entrepreneurs face—and its real cost
• Emotional well-being in the workplace and leadership decision-making
• Surviving trauma and building resilience through entrepreneurship
• En’liven Musicscapes: healing through sound and emotional awareness
• The PIVOT Method: using emotional intelligence tools to navigate business and life
• Why business wellness is critical to long-term success and sustainability

This conversation is designed to spark dialogue, reflection, and awareness for entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals navigating the pressures of building, leading, and sustaining success.

We invite you to join the conversation—share your thoughts, experiences, and insights in the comments.

Connect with Kimmisha Michels on LinkedIn
Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery: sabrinalowery.com

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In Episode 10 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host The Tech Evangelist welcomes Sibyl Slade, Founder of Integrivest Wealth Advisors, for a powerful conversation on wealth building, financial planning, and her new book.

With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Sibyl specializes in helping first-generation professionals, executives, and business owners transition from income to ownership—building sustainable, multi-generational wealth with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, Sibyl discussed the importance of having the right mindset for wealth-building and a more holistic approach to financial planning that aligns your money, values, goals, and long-term legacy. She shares practical strategies to help entrepreneurs shift from hustling for income to building assets, creating ownership, and designing a financial future that lasts.

Recognized with the 2024 InvestmentNews Commonwealth Financial Network Award for Excellence in Philanthropy and Community Service and a member of Investopedia’s Advisors Council, Sibyl brings both technical expertise and real-world insight to this timely discussion.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Wealth-building strategies for entrepreneurs and professionals

• Financial planning for long-term stability and legacy

Learn more about the Host, Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, and apply to be a guest on G.E.E.K. Talk (Giving Entrepreneurs Expert Knowledge) at sabrinalowery.com.

In this Women’s History Month edition of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes Billie Parrott, a nationally recognized real estate leader, instructor, and speaker known for her powerful approach to authentic storytelling, video marketing, and leadership.

Currently serving as the 2026 Montana RRC President and a member of the RRC Next Gen Advisory Committee, Billie brings both industry leadership and real-world experience to this dynamic conversation. With prestigious designations including CRS and GRI, she has built a reputation for helping professionals grow through education, communication, and creative strategy.

In this episode, Sabrina and Billie dive into how entrepreneurs and real estate professionals can use storytelling and video to build trust, connect with their audience, and grow a brand that stands out in a crowded market.

Billie shares how she turned her voice into her superpower—moving from imposter syndrome to keynote stages—and why taking action, even before you feel ready, is key to long-term success.

Topics include:

• Leading with your story to build authority and influence

• Using video and social media to attract and connect with clients

• Creative marketing strategies that drive real results

• Overcoming imposter syndrome and stepping into leadership

• “Just do the dang thing” and start before you feel ready

• Turning your knowledge into income: “I sell my brain power”

This episode is for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, and leaders ready to show up authentically, leverage their voice, and grow their business through storytelling and strategy.

Connect with Billie Parrott: www.linkedin.com/in/billieinbtownrealestate/

Learn more about host Sabrina Lowery: sabrinalowery.com

In Episode 8 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes award-winning writer, content marketing strategist, and Substack consultant Shaun Chavis for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about transformation, storytelling, and the evolving creator economy.

Sabrina and Shaun have been colleagues and friends for nearly a decade, and this episode begins with Shaun sharing the inspiring story behind her remarkable personal transformation. After losing more than 140 pounds, Shaun rediscovered not only her health and confidence but also a renewed sense of identity, purpose, and creativity. She discusses the importance of having the right support system, accountability, and team during her two-year journey of change.

The conversation then transitions into entrepreneurship and digital publishing, where Shaun shares how she has scaled her voice and business through the Substack platform. Her newsletter, re:dress with Shaun Chavis, documents her journey of rebuilding her wardrobe and rediscovering personal style while thoughtfully exploring secondhand fashion and sustainable shopping.

Shaun also breaks down three reasons entrepreneurs should consider launching a Substack channel, including the power of owning your audience, building community through storytelling, and creating meaningful long-form content that strengthens your brand.

As the episode wraps up, Sabrina and Shaun discuss a future collaboration webinar (April 2026), exploring the benefits of starting a Substack channel and how entrepreneurs can leverage the platform to grow their influence and authority.

This episode is a powerful reminder that personal transformation, authentic storytelling, and the right digital platforms can open new doors for entrepreneurs ready to share their voice and expertise.

Connect with Shaun Chavis and explore her work through her website and her Substack newsletter re:dress to learn more about her journey and insights.Learn more about the Host, Sabrina Lowery, at sabrinalowery.com.

In this special Women’s History Month episode of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes Sylvia Ryndock for an insightful conversation at the intersection of real estate, technology, entrepreneurship, and women in leadership.

This episode explores how women are reshaping the future of real estate innovation, digital transformation, and business leadership while building sustainable careers and creating generational wealth. Sylvia Ryndock shares her perspective on navigating the evolving real estate industry, embracing technology, and developing strategies that empower professionals to remain competitive in today’s rapidly changing market.

Listeners will gain valuable insight into how technology is influencing the real estate landscape—from digital tools and data-driven decision making to emerging trends that are redefining how agents, investors, and entrepreneurs build successful businesses.

As part of our Women’s History Month celebration, this conversation highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of women who are making an impact in traditionally male-dominated industries while mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Women in real estate leadership• Technology transforming the real estate industry• The Entrepreneurship Journey

This episode is for entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, investors, and women leaders who want to stay informed, inspired, and equipped to lead in the modern economy.

Watch the full episode and join the conversation as we continue celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting women who are shaping the future of real estate, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Learn more about the Host, Sabrina Lowery, at https://sabrinalowery.com.

In Episode 6 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, The Tech Evangelist welcomes Katurah A. Bryant, an accomplished clinician, author, and mental health leader whose work bridges trauma recovery, leadership, and personal transformation.

Katurah A. Bryant brings extensive experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric triage and evaluation, and individual and group therapy. She holds multiple credentials, including RN, LMFT, LADC, CCS, NADA-RT, and CAGCS, with deep expertise in clinical supervision, administrative leadership, and organizational development.

She is the author and creator of The ZOLA Experience and The ZOLA Method, a powerful framework designed to help individuals process loss, trauma, and grief while moving toward recovery and resilience. Her work has supported individuals navigating life transitions, emotional disruption, leadership pressure, and personal reinvention.

As CEO and Founding Partner of Multicultural Perspective in Assessment, Consultation, and Training (MPACT) since 1993, Katurah has developed and facilitated training in diversity, substance abuse, trauma, grief, management development, leadership, and team building. Her work, The ZOLA Experience, was recognized with a United Nations Permanent Record Statement in 2023.

She is also the author of:

• The ZOLA Experience: A Journey of Recovery From Loss
• The ZOLA Experience Journal: Journey For Life
• Contributor to the anthology Second Chances: From Surviving to Thriving

In this episode, we explore:

• Processing loss and trauma while maintaining leadership responsibilities
• Mental health and resilience for entrepreneurs and professionals
• Grief as a catalyst for growth and clarity
• The connection between healing and sustainable success
• Moving from survival mode into purpose-driven thriving

This conversation is especially relevant for women leaders and entrepreneurs navigating personal loss, emotional transitions, burnout, or reinvention. It is a reminder that healing is not separate from leadership—it strengthens it.

Connect with Katurah Bryant at thezolaexperience.org.

Connect with the Host at https://sabrinalowery.com

In Episode 5 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes Naye Liggines, Founder of the Naye Liggines Agency and a powerful voice at the intersection of faith, execution, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Known as The Gem Droppa, Naye Liggines is a faith-driven author, speaker, and Execution Strategist who helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries stop shrinking, second-guessing, and delaying obedience—and instead show up fully as who they were called to be. Based in Atlanta, her work focuses on helping people gain clarity, confidence, and execution strategy so their ideas and callings move from intention to action.

In this episode, Naye shares how faith, identity, and disciplined execution work together to build businesses and lives rooted in alignment rather than pressure or performance. She discusses what it really means to trust God in the building process, how to stop hiding parts of yourself, and how to move forward with boldness and clarity.

Naye is the host of Elevation Talks with Naye Liggines, where she leads real conversations about faith, life, leadership, and purpose. She is also the author of Finding Your Exit Door and Mentality Makeover, continuing her mission to help people break mental barriers and walk confidently in their assignment.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Faith-driven entrepreneurship and leadership

• Moving from intention to execution

• Building without shrinking or self-doubt

• Identity, alignment, and obedience in business

• Turning vision into reality with clarity and confidence

This episode is for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to stop waiting, trust God fully, and build what they have been called to build—with courage, discipline, and purpose.

Connect with Naye Liggines at nayeliggines.setmore.com.

Connect with the Host, Sabrina Lowery at https://sabrinalowery.com.

G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends – Episode 4

In Episode 4 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery is joined by Ava C. Ivy, Founder and CEO of AI Promptly Hired, LLC, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of work in the age of AI.

Ava C. Ivy is a workforce strategist, author, and sought-after speaker redefining how organizations responsibly access, govern, and scale artificial intelligence and machine learning talent. As the leader of a veteran-led company, she helps organizations adopt AI without burnout, ethical shortcuts, or the loss of human accountability.

In this episode, Ava shares insights from her work and her books, The AI Gold Rush and The Last Job on Earth, while unpacking what leaders and entrepreneurs need to understand right now about AI, workforce strategy, and sustainable growth. She also introduces her Human-Centered AI Workforce Strategy™ Framework, designed to help organizations scale innovation while protecting leadership integrity and long-term legacy.

An alumna of the Milestone Circles program through the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the host of the upcoming podcast The AI Gold Rush, Ava brings a grounded, practical perspective to navigating AI as a business owner, leader, and entrepreneur.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Technology and entrepreneurship in the AI economy

• Responsible and ethical AI adoption

• Workforce strategy and leadership accountability

• Scaling innovation without burnout

• Building legacy while embracing emerging technologies

This episode is part of Black History Month programming, highlighting African American women leading innovation and shaping the future of entrepreneurship and technology.

Episode 4 originally aired live on Tuesday, February 10, at 7:30 PM EST.

Learn more about the host at https://sabrinalowery.com

In this episode of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter, PhD, for a powerful and necessary conversation on wellness for entrepreneurs, women’s leadership, and navigating life and business transitions.

Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter is a United Nations Peace Ambassador, global wellness strategist, and author of Shattered Silence: Navigating Workplace Trauma and Thriving. With more than 17 years of experience in healthcare and organizational culture, she works with individuals and organizations facing burnout, toxic work environments, major life transitions, and midlife wellness challenges, including peri- and menopause.

In this episode, we explore how women entrepreneurs and leaders can build success without sacrificing their health, identity, or well-being. Dr. Peel Hunter shares trauma-informed insights on healing while leading, redefining productivity, and creating sustainable approaches to entrepreneurship and leadership at every stage of life—from early-career professionals to seasoned leaders navigating reinvention.

As the Founder of The Heal Well Collective and Co-Founder of GlobalWell Xchange, Dr. Peel Hunter is redefining personal and workplace wellness by integrating trauma-informed care, leadership strategy, and AI-driven wellness tools. Her work helps people recover from disruption and design healthier, more sustainable ways of living and working.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Wellness as a leadership strategy for entrepreneurs
  

• Burnout, workplace trauma, and recovery
  

• Navigating life and business transitions
  

• Midlife wellness, peri-menopause, and leadership
  

• Building success that supports long-term health and legacy
  

  This episode is essential listening for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to redefine success, protect their well-being, and lead with intention.

Learn more about Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter at www.thehealwellcollective.com.

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

In Episode 2 of G.E.E.K. Talk Podcast, host Sabrina Lowery talks with Joi A. Pearson—entrepreneur, photographer, media personality, and CEO of four businesses—for an insightful conversation on creativity, branding, and building legacy through entrepreneurship.

Joi A. Pearson, a Hampton, VA native and Hampton University marketing graduate, shares her journey from corporate and studio photography to becoming the creator of the JoiStik® live-streaming tool and founder of Red Eagle Books. Certified in Women’s Entrepreneurship by Cornell, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, and a recipient of The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Joi offers practical wisdom on turning creative talent into sustainable, profitable ventures.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Building multiple businesses as a creative entrepreneur

• Branding with intention and authenticity

• Leveraging media and technology to scale impact

• Turning talent into long-term income and legacy

• The vision behind The Pearson Academy and empowering the next generation of creatives

This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, creatives, and business leaders who are ready to move beyond hustle and build something that lasts.

Watch the full video episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNxcGmMmNm8

Learn more about Joi A. Pearson: https://www.itsjoi.com
Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery: https://sabrinalowery.com