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  • Women's History Month 2023 Spotlight Shemekka Ebony
    This month I have the pleasure of honoring women from around the United States who have impacted the world and were featured guests on the Go Be Great Podcast. I am thrilled beyond words to have this opportunity.
    This week's Women's History highlight is top keynote speaker and leadership coach Shemekka Ebony Stewart-Isaacs, MS.
    Shemekka Ebony is an award-winning inspirational speaker, National Community Champion Steward, and Leadership Coach.
    Shemekka Ebony is also the founder of BlackGirlMagic.Market, co-founder of http://IAmBrilliant.Org , http://PLEInstitute.Org , and the http://CROWNCampaign.Org . Shemekka Ebony recently featured in New York Times Magazine 2021 Money Edition, is a community researcher and bestselling author of While I'm Getting Naked and Sanctuary Life: Reflections of A Homeless Missionary. Her academic peer-reviewed research, tools, programs, and books amplify lived experience expertise and spiritual leadership development. She is a Communities Joined in Action-CJA Health Equity Leader Award Winner and Black Women's Roundtable- BWR SISTARS Leadership Award recipient.
    I Am Brilliant is her flagship for community organizing and engagement. Shemekka's strategies are dedicated to connecting the threads that weave through communities. Shemekka Ebony is resourceful at providing people better access to resources while honoring their experiences and instituting better practices in organization-community partnerships. She consults civic leaders and national organizations in better practices to authentically engage their communities. She continues to share hope and inspiration through her mission work of authentic, meaningful engagement initiatives like #IAmBrilliant, Black Girl Magic Market, and the CROWN Campaign.
    If you'd like to learn more about or connect with Shemekka Ebony, visit her website by clicking this link - https://www.shemekkaebony.com/
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    If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

    Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

    Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

    And now she wants to share.
    Click here to submit your request to be a guest.
    26 min
  • Leaning Into Your Purpose Through Faith With Crystal Tharp
    Moms come to me when they:
    • Are feeling exhausted from working “harder” and want to learn how to work “smarter”.
    • Want to create new household systems that make their life easier and more enjoyable.
    • Want to develop better habits and routines, leading to more productivity and less frustration.
    • What is your goal for being on The Go Be Great! Podcast

      To share my God-given calling, expertise, and encouragement with those who struggle with disorganization and would appreciate hearing from a Home Organization Coach and either become inspired to take action or would like to learn more about working with me as their coach.

      Crystal is the owner of The Organized Home, LLC and producer of The Home Approach® program, empowering moms to create an organized home that they love, so they can thrive at home. With over ten years of combined experience working in the Professional Organizing industry and coaching industry, she combines her expertise in decluttering, organizing, and home management with her passion for helping moms to bring out the best in themselves.


      While coaching moms is her God-given calling, she also loves being a mom to her young children (ages 4, 6, and 8), date nights with her husband, and family outings on the weekends. Above all, she is most passionate about following Jesus and inspiring others to do the same.

      With 10 years of combined experience as a Professional Organizer and Home Organization Coach, I facilitate a successful path enabling my clients to experience a life-changing transformation, both in their home and the faith-based transformation that they experience within themselves. They master organized habits, routines, and systems at home, which leads to better time management and productivity at work, so they can thrive in their organized home and show up as their best self in their business.

      Contact Crystal:

      • https://www.theorghome.com
      • https://www.facebook.com/theorghome
      • https://www.instagram.com/theorghome
      • https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystaltharp
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        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.  Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.


        23 min
      • Establishing Generational Wealth Through Health With Dr. Alicia Shelly

        Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL, and received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH. 

        Dr. Shelly completed her Internal Medicine Residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. 

        After finishing her residency, Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014. In 2017, she became a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. 

        Her interests include Obesity Medicine, Preventative medicine, Women’s health, Diabetes, and Hypertension. 

        She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss, where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. 

        She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. 

        She has spoken at the Obesity Medical Association’s 2022 Overcoming Obesity Conference. 

        She has been featured on the Bruce St. James Radio show and Shape.com. She is an advocate for helping the underserved and is a medical director for the non-profit Hope Missions 360, which provides medical, dental care, and food to the underserved community both locally and in the Caribbean. 

        She is a fitness enthusiast. She has completed 6 marathons and 2 Ironman 70.3.

        What is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you?

        That I specialize in helping people get started with their weight loss journey and overcoming a negative mindset that stops them from moving forward.

        https://drshellymd.com

        Please email all questions, inquiries, and comments to [email protected], and I will reach out to you as soon as possible!

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        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.
        Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
        23 min
      • Falling In Love With Your Health Featuring Dr. Amanda Adkins

        I understand the struggle of change because I have been through it myself. I practice progress over perfection. - Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD

        Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician and health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. 

        Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. She became interested in helping women prevent chronic disease because she was an overweight teenager who wanted better for her life than to feel defeated by weight. She has a lot of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer in her family. She knew if she didn’t change, she would end up with some, if not all, these illnesses.


        Both through her medical and personal experience, she knows how our lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill our purpose in life.

        Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician since 2009


        Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through eCornell since January 2022

        Dr. Amanda's goal for this episode:

        I would like to help educate the listeners on how much nutrition and lifestyle are linked to chronic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. Simple changes to lifestyle can decrease risk even with a strong family history. My favorite quote is- "You cannot out exercise a bad diet."

        facebook.com/DrAmandaAdkins

        instagram.com/DrAmandaAdkins


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        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.


        Grab my website link to submit your request to be a guest. 

        https://gobegreatcoachcing.com

        https://gobegreatcoaching.com/products


        27 min
      • Having The Hard Conversations With Brenda Hooper

        It would make me extremely happy to be out of a mediation job if individuals and organizations took a proactive approach to build empathetic workplace relationships. - Brenda Hooper

        What is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you?

        Working with me means you will be continuously challenged to make and reach your leadership stretch goals. I will be your biggest cheerleader and accountability partner while you experience major shifts in how you show up in your team.

        It all started when Brenda attended a workshop called "Conflict in the Workplace," and what began as a curiosity became a calling to help people improve their working relationships, increase their confidence and shift their perspective about having different opinions.

        Brenda started her journey when she received her Certification in Conflict Resolution from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. She has since obtained her national chartered mediation designation from the ADR Institute of Canada and her Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University.

        Brenda combines her skills as a Mediator, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive/Business Coach to support leadership development and increase employee engagement in small & medium size organizations.

        Discussions by Design opened its doors in 2011 with one goal: To help people communicate more effectively to empower their relationships.

        What started as a mediation business morphed into leadership development, employee engagement training, and coaching.

        Leaders at all organizational levels look to Discussions by Design to develop their leadership skills while increasing their self-awareness of what it takes to be a holistic leader.

        https://www.discussionsbydesign.com

        http://instagram.com/discussions.by.design

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

        https://www.Twitter.com/brenda_hooper


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        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.

        Grab my website link to submit your request to be a guest.

        https://gobegreatcoachcing.com

        https://gobegreatcoaching.com/products

        37 min
      • Supporting Parents Of Children With Special Needs Featuring Jan Stewart

        Jan Stewart is a highly regarded mental health governance expert and advocate. Growing up in New York and moving to Toronto after marrying a Canadian, she was untouched by significant adversity throughout her youth. She imagined a similarly happy life for her children. In her brutally honest memoir Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, to be published in March, she candidly describes the shock she and her husband faced when each of their two young children started exhibiting troubling behaviors.

        As a mental health governance expert, advocate, author of Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, and parent of two children with multiple, complex mental health disorders, my goal is to inspire and empower parents of similar children to persevere, have hope and not give up. I want them to live life on purpose, learn to take more control, and optimize success for themselves and their children.
        Jan is a Diamond Life Master in bridge and enjoys genealogy, fitness, and dance.

        janstewartauthor

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        Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

        If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

        Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

        Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

        And now she wants to share.
        Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
        17 min
      • Getting Your Business In Shape With Jamilla Phillip

        What is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you?

        I am all about teaching others how to use their skills to obtain financial freedom. - Jamilla Phillip

        Jamilla Phillip is a Psychotherapist by day business owner by night, and building profitable side hustles is her superpower! She owns The Business Gym and has been an online business owner since 2010. Jamilla specializes in helping business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into income. She started The Business Gym as a resource for her community to learn about the importance of owning your own business, building your own brand, and working towards financial freedom.

        At The Business Gym, their secret sauce is being really good at breaking down business concepts into simple, practical action steps that will move your business in the right direction toward consistent income. Jamilla works with other coaches to give her clients every single step, template, and strategy for continued growth.

        With a student roster of over 1000+, Jamilla's goal is to continue sharing business resources with those who are interested in turning their ideas and passions into six-figure side hustles.

        At the Business Gym, our mission is to provide you with various resources, from business courses to business coaching, so we can whip your business into shape!

        • www.thebusinessgym.com
        • www.instagram.com/thebusinessgym.co
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          Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

          If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

          Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

          Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

          And now she wants to share.
          Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
          18 min
        • Leaning Into Your Authenticity With Jacklyn Purvis
          Jacklyn Purvis co-founded the Be Do Have Movement; the High-Performance Coaching Company founded in 2019.

          This company was founded when she and her business partner (and father) left industries in which we were no longer happy.  Jacklyn left the corporate world of marketing and advertising after realizing that she wasn't living the life she wanted and was settling for a career that left her with severe anxiety.

          After personally studying coaching programs and certifications to move forward in her own life and business, she realized it was her responsibility to ensure other people had this information too. Stuck can be a place you are in, yet it doesn't have to be where you stay.

          Breaking through anxiety and making massive changes in your life and business to follow purpose and passion is possible. Women can have the life and business they desire when they learn to live by the Be Do Have Method. That's what you learn with the Be Do Have Movement.

          What is the one thing listeners need to know about working with you?

          That I got into this industry initially because I was lost, anxious, and unsure of the next step in my life. I felt like I never fit in and did not know where to go to move forward; I was where they are too. Now I am on the quest to help other women know that change is possible for them too.

          - Anxiety, Mindset, and Movement can change everything in your world

          - You don't have to stay in something that isn't making you happy
          - You have a choice every day to step into the woman you desire to be
          - Growth is possible. It begins with the Be Do Have Method

          • Facebook.com/bedohavemovement
          • Instagram.com/bedohavemovement
          • Tiktok.com/@thebedohavemovement
          • Linkedin.com/company/be-do-have-movement

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            Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

            If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

            Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

            Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

            And now she wants to share.
            Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
            22 min
          • Solving Burnout and Overwhelm With Ariel Vang
            arielvang.com
            The right-hand virtual assistant for your business!
            About Me

            I currently live in Minnesota and am the oldest of five! I quit my corporate career to become a VA! I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, reading, traveling, and trying new things in my free time! Some places I’ve traveled to include Hawaii, Oregon (MY FAV), Alaska, Florida, and Maine. I look forward to traveling outside of the country soon. I have a bad habit of always having 8+ different hot tea flavors in my kitchen cabinet, a sweet tooth (I have my favorite bougie bakery I go to every few weeks), constantly buying new candles, and spontaneous trip planning.

            FUN FACT, I’ve flown a small aircraft where I nosedived and landed!

            Why I Do What I Do:  MY MISSION IS TO…

            Provide virtual assistant services and create authentic and meaningful relationships through working, supporting, and executing projects primarily alongside health and wellness business owners and entrepreneurs. I’ve always loved working with people and making connections. My physical and mental health has always been a priority for me. That is one of the reasons I love working primarily with health and wellness businesses because they make such a huge difference in people's lives, and I want to be a part of that work. Whether you need a wing woman, extra help, or are feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help!

            Are you ready to work with me?  Book a free 30-minute Discovery Call with me here!  For any further questions, click the link, and I will get back to you asap!


            GO BE GREAT! WITH COACH KARENA PODCAST

            Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

            If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

            Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

            Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

            And now she wants to share.
            Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
            16 min
          • Faith, Failure & Success In Business With Sherry Ollison
            A Bookkeeper You Can Rely On.  Providing Financial Peace of Mind to Small Businesses.

            Bringing Order Out of Chaos.

            More about Sherry Ollison:  I was born in North Carolina but currently reside in Georgia. I'm single, and I have a son that's 35 yrs old. I love to travel, and my most memorable trip was to Israel. In my spare time, you will find me on the Comet Trail riding my bike. I discovered my fondness for numbers while working as a housing assistant for the Greensboro Housing Authority in North Carolina. I worked as a bookkeeper in the private sector until I was laid off in 2011. While searching for another job, I felt the Lord impress upon me to start my business. I was both nervous and excited. Reconcile 4u was founded in 2012, and I have been providing bookkeeping services to small businesses since then.
            Small Business & Individual Bookkeeping Services
            • Accounts Receivable
            • Accounts Payable
            • QuickBooks Set Up and Management
            • Contact the best Bookkeeping Georgia has today!

              • (678) 701.5289
              • Smyrna, GA 30080
              • M-S: 8 am-6 pm, Sunday: Closed
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                Ready to be a guest on the show?  We'd love for you to create and submit your profile to us!  Once we have received and reviewed it, if you're a great fit, then we will email you a link to schedule your recording.

                If you're interested but not sure if you're ready to be a featured guest, then you may want to grab my mini e-course to help you get ready.  Hundreds of budding and established entrepreneurs have sought to be on my podcast.  Not all of them were approved.  To be honest...some just were not ready, which was evident.

                Are you a woman wanting to live your life on purpose? We’re here to help women overcome the inner stumbling blocks holding them back from living their authentic life. You can listen in and learn how to break through limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and procrastination to achieve your goals and live your life of purpose and authenticity.

                Your host, Karena Calhoun, has been there before–she knows what it feels like to be stuck in a rut or overwhelmed by everything going on in life. She’s learned how important it is not only to set goals so that they become reality instead of just dreams.

                And now she wants to share.
                Click the button below to submit your request to be a guest.
                28 min

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