Lead and Lift

About Toni Belin Ingram: "I can help you if you let me" has been her mantra for years. She has since a young girl always helped friends and family problem solve, think through solutions, and mediate conflict. She is an ordained itinerant elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. Her vision is to ensure that more people reach their full potential and fulfill their divine purposes. Being a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member has equipped her with the tools, strategies, and resources necessary to help people at a more profound level. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Master of Divinity Degree from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. She has also completed her Doctor of Ministry at Payne Theological Seminary in Adaptive Leadership.  She, along with her husband Raymond, reside in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they are the proud parents of three adult children, Omar, Iman and Asha and excited grandparents of Zion. She leads a 6:45am EST #DailyPrayer call. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  Toni is member of the 2014 class of Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Preachers.

In this episode, Chabidaye and Toni discuss:

• A gift and an opportunity 
• Children are all unique 
• Creating an open dialogue 
• Allowing your children to flourish 

Key Takeaways:

• Each child is both a gift and an opportunity. They are a gift from God and they are an opportunity for us to be our very best selves. 
• A child is a person and like any person, they are utterly unique. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all kind of solution or method to parenting. It’s important to take time to understand your kid, to be present in their lives, practice unconditional love and forgiveness. 
• One of the best things you can do for your family is to ensure that each member in your family has the ability to talk out what they think and how they feel or how someone has hurt them. This will allow each one to forgive, love, and move on. 
• How we treat our children either add to their ability to thrive or flourish or they add to their inability to see themselves better. How do you wake them up? What do you say to them? What do you allow them to say to themselves? Be your children’s first encourager. 

"The important thing for family is to recognize that there is no perfect model about who family is or what family looks like but the best thing that we can do is to love them, encourage them, be fully present with them. ." —  Toni Belin Ingram

Connect with Toni Belin Ingram:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlenayebi?lang=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonibeliningram/ 

Website: https://tonibeliningram.com/ | https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/tonibeliningram 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonibeliningram/ 

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Ann Visser: As co-founder of 4 Better 4 Ever Ann is a certified John Maxwell coach, speaker and trainer. For over 20 years, she has been equipping individuals and organizations to communicate clearly to build close connections because effective communication is essential for every healthy relationship.


In this episode, Chabidaye and Ann discuss:

• Disrupting what doesn’t work 
• Beyond saying words 
• Reflecting on the good things 
• The edge of fear and shame 

Key Takeaways:

• We need to disrupt what is not working in order to try something different whether it’s at home or at work. 
• Communication is beyond merely saying words. It’s about connecting and the first way to do that is to listen deeply to who you’re communicating with, not just listen to respond. 
• Reflect on the good things about a person. Your own attitude can see the way we see others which also changes the way we communicate with them. When we change our own heart, we can start from a better place. 
• If you, as a woman, are feeling afraid and lonely - there’s a high chance that your man is feeling an equal amount of shame. Men are often on the edge of shame while women are on the edge of fear. 

"We need to communicate clearly in order to connect deeply - communication is vital for every relationship." —  Ann Visser

 

Download Ann Viser’s FREE 7 Day Clarity journal to gain clarity around what you are thinking and feeling to understand what gets you stuck so you can get unstuck and know what you want and take communication action. How To Think Powerfully, Gain Clarity and Act With Confidence: https://4better4ever.com/freejournal

Connect with Ann Visser:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-visser-4better4ever/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4better4ever/

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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/4better4ever/

Website: https://www.4better4ever.com/

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Dr. Jacqueline Howard: Dr. Jacqueline Howard is an entrepreneur, ordained elder and independent John Maxwell speaker, trainer and coach. She is an author of Angels, Leading God's Way and co-author of an Amazon best seller called The Successful Mind. She actively serves her community through her work as Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Chair, Board of Health Advisory Representative and as on -call chaplain for the local hospital.

In this episode, Chabidaye and Dr. Jacqueline discuss:

• Speaking to connect
• Inspiring people with servant leadership
• What makes a good leader
• Knowing yourself to grow yourself

Key Takeaways:

• A good leader doesn’t just speak to be heard, but speaks to connect with people. They focus on whether the person right next to them understands what they’re saying.
• One of the best ways to inspire people to be more motivated is by showing them that you care. Display servant leadership, show people that you’re there to help them reach their goals and help them be successful.
• Remember the acronym, RISE. A leader must show respect, integrity, service, and excellence in their leadership.
• Write down 50 things that you’re good at while also writing on the side the things that you want to be good at. Be willing to step out of your comfort zone in order to be better.

"You’re already more than enough, you’re created that way. Stop comparing yourself with other people, you don’t know their journey, you don’t know how much time they’ve invested developing that one thing that you look for. When you have a desire or goal, you first have to know are you willing to do what it takes to reach that goal. Do you want to invest that much time?" —  Dr. Jacqueline Howard

Connect with Dr. Jacqueline Howard:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JHoward_MOWC

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jacqueline.howard.758

Instagram: https://www.instagram,com/jacquelinehowardcclc

Website: https://movingonwithcoaching.com |  https://johncmaxwell.com/jacquelinehoward

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Gods-Jacqueline-Pridgen-Howard/dp/1728304490

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Corey Piper: To say Corey is energetic is an understatement! He is an award-winning filmmaker who has decided to use his passion to tell stories to help companies Attract Attention with Intention. Whether you're baking beignets, training dogs, or building skyscrapers he has the experience to help you do more of it and do it faster.

In this episode, Chabidaye and Corey discuss:

• Getting a higher email open rate through video
• Making videos that are meant to stay 
• The five rules of making good videos 
• Distancing from the wall 

Key Takeaways:

• Inserting a video in the body of the text really opens up a lot of doors than just sending out a cold email. It builds a lot of rapport with the person that you’re sending it to especially if it’s personalized. 
• Build something that’s meant to stay. Something that will represent you for a long amount of time.
• Always record videos sideways, unless it’s for tiktok. Remember the rule of thirds. Have better audio. Make sure you have enough headroom and proper leading room. Finally, position your lighting properly. 
• Get away from the wall. Put some distance between the background and you, put objects in different layers behind you. It will make the picture or video more alive. 

"If you simply put the word “video” in the subject line of an email when you send it out, the chances of it getting opened increase by over 200%." —  Corey Piper

 

Free Gift:
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Connect with Corey Piper:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiperMediaGroup 
Website: www.pipermediagroup.com 
 

CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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In this episode, Chabidaye shares:

• Why goals and a plan are important for business and personal life
• Three small steps to achieve your goals
• What causes a business to continually succeed and expand

Key Takeaways:

• Clearly define your goals.  Understand the why and what it means personally for you and your business.
• Define “done” so you know when you have achieved the goal
• Think of a plan like the Lego pieces we organize, build and then join to create the big picture
• Break a big goal down into small tasks and always start a task with a verb

"I believe to get from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow, you need a goal and a plan." —  Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath


CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:

 

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Sharon Otaguro: Sharon is an Investor, Speaker, 'wellth' Coach, and Retreat Consultant.                                   

Her Super Powers include: Leadership development and systems implementation for day spas and wellness centers, Program and Event Strategy, Personal Peak Performance coaching and warm hugs. She's also a Mompreneur and a recovering Workaholic.

As the Co-Founder of Ohana Event Solutions, she offers Done With You (DWY) and Done For You (DFY) options for Speakers, Coaches and Healers who have expertise that they want to share with a broader audience through unique online and in person experiences (such as Summits, Retreats & Workshops).



In this episode, Chabidaye and Sharon discuss:

• What is Ikigai?
• Daily purpose vs life purpose
• Principles to live a happy life
• The five blue zones
  
  Key Takeaways:
  
  • Ikigai is a Japanese term, loosely translated it means the joy of busy life
  • Everyone has a purpose…it’s not something that you are actively seeking, it’s something that you discover along the way
  • Look for the intersection of the things that you love, the things that the world needs, the things that people are going to pay for and what you're good at
  • Move yourself out of your comfort zone and discover something new that you enjoy

"If we don’t focus on our personal self-care practices, we’re going to lose the game of life." —  Sharon Otaguro

 

Connect with Sharon Otaguro:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharonotaguro

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonotaguro/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Michelle Zavala: Michelle is an Easy Aging™ Expert who specializes in helping energetic, forward-focused midlifers rediscover their identities, find their joy, and answer the big “What Now” question for the second half of their lives using her three-step proprietary process titled The ACE Approach. For more than 25 years, she has been obsessed with finding the top ways to live peaceful and vibrant lives as we age. 

She uses humor and a lighthearted approach to encourage and support her “Easy Agers” through her podcast, The Easy Aging™ Show, coaching, online courses and more.



In this episode, Chabidaye and Michelle discuss:

• What is overwhelm
• The emotional and physical signs of overwhelm
• Three questions to ask yourself when you’re in overwhelm

Key Takeaways:

• Overwhelm is a manifestation of stress at different points in our lives
• Emotional signs of overwhelm include procrastination, anger, fear, irritability and anxiety
• Getting out of overwhelm is fully understanding that things don't have to work a certain way

"Picturing an easier path helps you break down the steps to help you take control of the situation." —  Michelle Zavala




Connect with Michelle Zavala:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/easyaging

 Website: www.TheEasyAgingShow.com

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichellezavala/

CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:
 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/

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Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Niurka Castaneda: Niurka grew up in Cuba and came from a family of entrepreneurs and artists. Her grandfather was a poet, and her parents were Cuban entrepreneurs. 

Niurka felt the call to serve her new home and so a year after arriving in the US, she joined the Army, to serve this great country. The military offered her many new experiences and she learned skills like resilience, flexibility, self-motivation, determination, self-discipline, goal setting, and risk tolerance. It was only natural to transition from the military to become an entrepreneur.



In this episode, Chabidaye and Niurka discuss:

• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Definition of entrepreneurship
• How entrepreneurs prioritize and pursue many ideas
• Tools for entrepreneurs to document their ideas
  
   

Key Takeaways:

• Use an affinity map to write down your ideas
• Organize ideas on post-it notes into three topics
• Start with the idea that takes fewer resources and is fastest to implement
• Entrepreneurs should have a business journal to write down their ideas
• The biggest enemy of an entrepreneur is not time or money, it’s how to stand out from everybody else

"When you step out of the box, step outside your industry and look across at what other industries are doing." —  Niurka Castaneda

 

Connect with Niurka Castaneda:

Twitter: https://www.instagram.com/niurkaautvhost

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1019983647

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niurkaautvhost

 Website: Https://www.niurkacastaneda.com

 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4rMxKEdvSIXfZkFEVfz7rQ

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niurkacastaneda/

CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:
 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/

Website: https://leadandlift.com/

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About Teresa Cherry-Cruz: Teresa is a licensed certified speech Language Pathologist. She holds a master’s degree In Special Education and Communication Disorders. She also holds an advanced degree in educational leadership.   For more than 30 years Teresa has served in the educational arena as the Director of Speech Language and Hearing Services. She stands on the bedrock belief that communication is power.  Teresa has witnessed how both constructive and destructive communicative engagements have on the design and implementation of educational programs for students and families with special needs.

As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach with the John Maxwell team, Teresa partners with special educators and families in creating, building, and strengthening IEP teams to use their communication skills to courageously imagine, design, and implement equitable educational programs that honor, respect and empower students with special needs



In this episode, Chabidaye and Teresa discuss:

• Special Education to meet the unique needs of children
• How special education programs are developed
• The compliance laws and federal mandates surrounding special education
• The benefits, features, and promise of special education
  
   

Key Takeaways:

• The mission of special education is to provide those students who have special needs with development opportunities and a learning process to improve their quality of life
• The TEAMS process is about shifting our mindset from compliance to commitment
• Special education service is a doorway for opportunity 
• Look to see if the team is intentional and the child is the center of the design

"Whatever steps we take, we're always connected to somebody else's first steps and children grow into the conversations we have with them, about them and around them." —  Teresa Cherry-Cruz



Connect with Teresa Cherry-Cruz:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresacherrycruz

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About Jennie Bellinger: Jennie is a Certified Professional Coach and the host of the Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast. She works with badass direct sales moms who are ready to double their monthly income.

An entrepreneur since 2010, she understands the desire to contribute to your family's future and be present with them in the here and now, and how difficult balancing those two priorities can be. Jennie has learned the hard way (while building two separate businesses, raising two kids, and navigating a divorce) to fulfill that need to contribute and be there for her children.

Jennie is also known as The Direct Sales Domme. Luckily, as a Certified Professional Coach, her methods are very effective, not painful.


In this episode, Chabidaye and Jennie discuss:

• Understanding the sales process
• How to lead people to actually do business
• How to create win-win sales situations
• Shifting your sales mindset
   

Key Takeaways:
 

• If one human can do it, any human can do it
• Whenever the salesperson is focused on the outcome that benefits them, the whole transaction feels gross
• Sales, when done properly, should be a win-win situation
• Focus on the problem you are solving for the potential client

"What gets me out of bed every day is not the coaching or podcasting…it’s the results that my clients get." —  Jennie Bellinger

 

Connect with Jennie Bellinger:


Facebook: https://facebook.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

 Instagram: https://instagram.com/BadassDirectSalesMastery

 Website: https://badassdirectsalesmastery.com

 Show:  Badass Direct Sales Mastery Podcast
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/LevelUpCoachLLC

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