In The Car With Shae!

My interview today is with Nikkisha P. McCrea, MD.  Dr. McCrea shares her journey to becoming a medical doctor.  As an African American woman her journey was not easy, but with support, hard work and proper mentorship she was able to make her dream a reality.  We also tackle the topic of what it takes to manage life as a doctor along with being a wife and mother.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Nikkisha P. McCrea, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine.   She graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana, summa cum laude, and later obtained her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  She completed residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, then joined faculty as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine.  Responsibilities included teaching residents, interns, and medical students on inpatient general medicine and consult services.  Dr. McCrea has a particular interest in providing quality care for vulnerable populations.  She also served as an Assistant Clinical Informatics Officer for the health system and lead projects designed to improve transitions in care.  Dr. McCrea joined The Horsham Clinic, a 206 bed inpatient behavioral health hospital, to serve as Director of Medical Services in 2016.  Responsibilities in this role include coordination and delivery of medical care for patients with acute psychiatric illness.  She currently resides in Philadelphia with her husband and two children.

Get ready to be inspired as you listen to part 2 of my interview with Carmela Richardson.  In this portion of the interview we learn more about what it took for her to see one of her dreams come to fruition.  I truly believe that this episode will empower you to keep going in hard pursuit of what seems impossible!

*****Attention*****  The original post of this episode had technical issues that caused it to loop the audio and not provide the full portion of Part 1 of my interview with Carmela Richardson.  Please take the time to listen to this revised edition!  You will not be disappointed!

Carmela Richardson is one of my "Sheros" !   Shero is defined as a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.  I have known Carmela since I was 16 years old.  She has played a significant role in my life for many reasons.  She is a woman that epitomizes what it means to persevere.  Perseverance does not mean that there were not times that you wanted to give up.  It means that even when you want to give up or even when you feel like you can't go any further.....you do!  You may have pauses, stops and stales along the way, but you get to your goal.  

Carmela A. Richardson is one of my "She"ros!  She is the definition of what it means to be a Phenomenal Women.  Carmela holds many titles.  She is a Social Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed and Ordained Minister, and wife of almost 34 years to Pastor Jeffrey Richardson.  She  serves alongside her husband on the pastoral staff of Bethlehem Temple of Praise Church in Wayne, MI. Carmela is also the mother of 2 young men and the proud grandmother of 3 grandchildren.  You need to listen to both Part 1 and soon Part 2 of my interview with this incredible women!

In today's episode we continue my interview with Dr. Savanna Jamerson.  We go more in depth regarding her life and the important lessons she has learned so far.  You don't wan to miss this episode!

My guest today is  Dr. Savanna Jamerson.  She is truly a PHENOMENAL Woman! 

Savanna Jamerson has spent more than 30 years as an educator in public schools and universities in the state of Washington. Her experience includes high school teacher of humanities, Dean of Students in alternative high schools, University Academic Study Skills Counselor, Multicultural Education/Curriculum and Instruction instructor, and University Teacher Education Program Coach.  She is currently teaching in the Seattle Public Schools district and developing curricula frameworks and sample instructional materials for Ethnic Studies in the state of Washington. This work has included instructional materials specifically developed for teaching the Black Lives Matter Movement in schools that is posted on the Washington Education Association’s (WEA’s ) and National Education Association’s (NEA’s) websites.

Savanna earned her teaching certification in 1990, and a Phd in Education Curriculum and Instruction in 2013, from the University of Washington.

My guest today is truly a Phenomenal Woman!  In today's episode you will hear how she took a dream and turned it into a money making company. Instead of looking at this pandemic as a hardship and struggle she decided that this is a good time to invest herself fully into her company and dreams.  If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and need some inspiration-you don't want to miss this episode.

Samia Gilleylen is the founder and CEO of Gilley Beans a Specialty Coffee & Tea company located in Ohio.  Gilley Beans started as an idea. Just the dream of a passionate barista in Ohio City, with a genuine LOVE for coffee and the coffee experience.  After an extensive search for quality beans and teas, endless tastings, and late nights; Gilley Beans was born!  Recently, the company has also started a Skin and Body Care line made with all natural ingredients. 

You can follow Samia and her company on Facebook and Instagram @ Gilleybeans81.  You can log on and order her amazing products by going to gilleybeans.com.  

In this episode I review all that has taken place in the last 6 months of 2020.  I also talk about the hope that I have and what to look forward to in season 2 of In the Car with Shae!!!  You don't want to miss this episode.  Be sure to leave a voice message and share two good things that have come from your time in quarantine.  I want to hear from you!