Chisa Pennix-Brown Chief Experience Cultivator at Give It To the People sat down withAmanda Gustafson of  Amanda Gustafson Consulting on an episode of the Give It Get It Bizness Series. 

Amanda is all about freedom- intellectual, financial and time. She helps business owners with small teams take consistent unplugged vacations. Amanda's own path to freedom started with reading "Your Money or You Life" in her 20's. She earned a Master’s in Counseling, and became a Dean and internal consultant within higher education.

She found entrepreneurial success in building a real estate portfolio. Amanda wanted to support other business owners, so when she discovered Clockwork, which is a proven method to create freedom with operational coaching, she went all in. Now she helps business owners with small teams streamline processes, build delegation skills and focus their teams so that they can have financial and time freedom.

Chisa Pennix-Brown Chief Experience Cultivator at Give It To the People sat down with Ja'Net Adams of EMACK Consulting on an episode of the Give It Get It Bizness Series. 

Ja’Net is an International Financial Literacy Speaker, Author, Consultant, and CEO of EMACK Consulting LLC. Ja'Net's path to entrepreneurship started after she was laid off from her job and found herself in $50,000 of debt. She paid that debt off in two years and that led her to speaking around the world sharing her strategies. She has spoken on stages across the United States as well as in Canada, Europe, United Arab Emirates, and South Africa.

Her company has worked with K-12, higher education (minority and non minority serving institutions), Corporations, government entities, public and private sector to provide financial literacy workshops, training, curriculum, products, and consulting. Past and current clients are the NBA, Allstate, New York Times, Federal Reserve, Department of Education, White House, Dress For Success, Urban League, Ice Miller Law, TTEC Technology, Truist Bank, NC A&T University, Temple University, Winston Salem State University, University of Central Florida, and Upward Bound.

Ja'Net's advice has been featured in Business Insider, Forbes, CNBC, Good Morning America, NPR, BBC, Fox Business, Black Enterprise, USA Today, Huffington Post, and Marketplace Money.

Preparing for Tomorrow's Success: Inside the Durham Business Evolution Summit + EXPO

Join us for a special episode as we delve into the highly anticipated Durham Business Evolution Summit + EXPO, taking place on Tuesday, May 6th! This innovative event, presented by the Office of Economic & Workforce Development, is designed to help businesses of all sizes prepare for a prosperous tomorrow.

In this episode, we'll explore the key themes and opportunities that attendees will experience at the Summit. Discover how this event aims to equip entrepreneurs and business leaders with the latest trends and strategies to thrive in today's dynamic market. We'll highlight the insightful sessions covering crucial areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Supply Chain, Export/Import, Marketing/Branding, Human Resources/Workforce Development, and Access to Capital**. Learn what valuable knowledge attendees can gain from industry leaders and experts to drive growth and innovation in their businesses.

Beyond the sessions, the Summit also offers a chance to explore cutting-edge products and services from leading industry providers. We'll discuss the potential for discovering the latest tools, technologies, and solutions to elevate your business.

Don't miss out on the buzz surrounding the special Networking Event from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business leaders in a collaborative environment.

Registration for the Durham Business Evolution Summit + EXPO can be found at www.giveittothepeople.com.

JaLisha is Thread Capital’s director of lending and client support. She leads Thread Capital’s loan origination, coaching, connections, and customer service efforts, with the goal of executing Thread Capital’s mission of strengthening entrepreneurship and expanding access to capital for small businesses in North Carolina. She is a Durham native and enjoys filling unclaimed time with traveling, pretending to exercise on social media, and binge-watching TV with Garrett and two dogs, Jim Bean and Dacarius.

Darlene works as a Business Solutions Officer for the Carolina Small Business Development fund, a community development financial institution (CDFI) providing technical assistance and funding to small businesses across the state. Prior to joining CSBDF, her career has included working with Self-Help and the NC Rural Economic Development Center, also CDFIs within NC.

With a penchant for small business Darlene pursued her own entrepreneurial dream by owning and operating an Edible Arrangements franchise for 12 years with locations in the Durham and Raleigh markets. Prior to joining CSBDF, she served as an Adjunct Professor with Durham Technical Community College and North Carolina Central University.

Darlene has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Economics from SUNY Old Westbury, and as a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship recipient, Darlene obtained a Master of Science Degree in Urban Policy Analysis and Management from the New School of Social Research in New York. She is currently a doctoral student at UNC Charlotte - Belk School of Business where she is pursuing a degree in business administration. Her research interests include exploring the resiliency of women-led organizations in the wake of the digital age.

LaShon Harley, the Lead Igniter of LAH Company shares how she received the title. She helps individuals find their unique value proposition and leads them towards their goals.

The conversation focuses on the power of intentional words and leaving a mark on the world. The podcast aims to provide resources and interviews to support the community and promote mental wealth.

Meet our guest CEO NIKKI!

Erika “Nikki” Shorty, Owner of HER Life Coaching, LLC! I’m a mother of 2 daughters, wife, HBCU graduate, Certified Life Coach, Certified Career Coach, and Certified Holistic Life Coach.

It is her highest honor to present to you a coaching agency that was built from love, endless life lessons, hope, tears and a dash of faith. She's had to learn so much about herself and the journey that she's been on. This business is a living, breathing manifestation that is a vessel for me to give all the hard lessons away. Nikki is proud to coach the brightest and most hard working clients on this earth and she extends the invitation to you all to join the HLC family.

As a triple certified Life Coach, she teaches people how to bring their vision boards to life. She also teaches people how to win with resources within their grasp to lead healthier and more intentional lives.

Find Out More About Erika at www.herlifecoaching.com

Efunsade Osundara is a creative at her core.
She is a woman-owned award-winning design company whose mission is to create JOY through our art + creativity of handmade cards, journals, mixed media art, stationery + invitations, and all things made with beautiful and funky paper.

This company was started to honor my oldest sister, Iya Ayotola Bolade, who transitioned in 2019. Ayotala was an early childhood educator who struggled with mental health issues, yet she decided to live her life full of joy and laughter. She loved being around family and friends and meeting strangers who became life-long friends. Her infectious laugh helped others forget about their problems while bringing them light, love, and happiness during their darkest moments.
Open your mailbox to joy.


Find out more about Efunsade at https://www.ayodara.com.

Give it to the People Live is a visual and audio podcast which provides our listeners with an opportunity to meet and greet BIPOC and Women entrepreneurs and business owners, partners, and service providers. Each episode features a great conversation and insight into intriguing businesses, programs, and organizations focused on building a Growth Mindset and Mental Wealth.

Sasha Giles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 12 years of professional experience in various behavioral health settings, including: behavioral health hospitals, outpatient counseling agencies, medical offices, community agencies and academia. Ms. Giles has worked with colleagues to publish a research review exploring the protective factors that support the reduction of depression and anxiety amongst African American youth. Currently, Ms. Giles is working as an independent counselor at Journeys Counseling Center, LLC, with an emphasis around dismantling the negative stigma of mental health within communities of color.

Give it to the People Live is a visual and audio podcast which provides our listeners with an opportunity to meet and greet BIPOC and Women entrepreneurs and business owners, partners, and service providers. Each episode features a great conversation and insight into intriguing businesses, programs, and organizations focused on building a Growth Mindset and Mental Wealth.