LEAD UP

Ron Sierra joins us to talk about his imaginative process to creating visual stories. As a writer, producer and director, Ron shares his views on how people connect to others through relatable content. With his critically acclaimed short film "My Father Belize" , he is set to blaze a trail in the creative space of entertainment.  Whether you are a writer or not, Ron shares with us that, in order to be great we must be the examples greatness. Listen in as we discuss his creative process, releasing stress through writing and much more.   

In this episode we learn how challenges create character as well as an ability to thrive in the face of defeat.  Reinya Gibson did just that; when the rest of the world toiled with fear of the pandemic, she saw an opportunity. Recognizing that people would want to swim more due too everything else being shut down, Reinya immediately spotted a void and proceeded to fill it. Her heightened level of social intelligence and determination has practically ensured her overnight success. She shares how she obtained her will to win, in tandem with the desire to learn from others which allowed her to create, leveraging a childhood interest in fashion.  

We are all performers at some level, no matter what our station is in life . Having discovered how to move crowds using his musical and acting background, Derek Mckeith shares with us his personal evolution from performer to entrepreneur. He tells his story of being on the verge of childhood stardom and immediately recognizing the restricted freedom he would encounter. Wanting to have life that he was fully in control of, Derek leaned on his experience as a barista and created "Bad Beans Coffee".  He discovered how to integrate his passion for entertainment while utilizing his creative prowess to give his customers the most exciting cup of coffee they ever had.

When not on the big screen Roshawn Franklin is making power moves to advance his life to next plateau. As a optimistic forward thinker he is constantly strategizing and planning for the next five years of his life.  Investing in real estate has exposed him to a world beyond belief. The ability to not only recognize opportunities but seize them is a skill that was crafted at an early age. In fact, it was that talent that landed him his first acting job with Shaquille O'Neal. Roshawns secret recipe for success is 70% perseverance and 30% skill. Listen as we discuss how to get on the road to personal fulfillment and effectively uncover your Big Why!    

Jahaan Sweet- producer extraordinaire shares his creative process to making music that moves not only the consumer but inspires the artist to create at the highest level. He says that when we create, it should come from a place of positive intention. Being a discipline producer extends into other aspects of his life such as health and his personal commitments. Due to this high level of focus and intention Jahaan is able to lead without fail in his career and life. Listen in as we explore the concept of seeing life the way we would like to see it. 

As a child growing up in the beauty space, Nicole Goff set her sites on assisting with the relationship between brands and the buying experiences of the consumer. Having 24 years in as a retail merchandiser, she has a heightened level of social intelligence and firm grasp on community mobilization. Nicole states that consumers may feel a need to buy from certain brands for a few reasons. One of the main buying triggers potentially extend far beyond the quality of the product(s) and could possibly be the result of deep psychological impressions that have nothing to do with the brand. Listen in as we discuss how her company Golden Grass Roots helps change the narrative between buyers and sellers of consumer goods.    

Many people believe that confidence is something you either have or you don't. Believe it or not it can be obtain through life experiences, achieving small successes and more. In this episode, Robin Harice shares how he began living for himself and not for others by changing his personal narrative. Being a social butterfly and having a career in the banking industry at an early age, created a false sense of certainty which later turned into depression. Listen and learn how Robin was able to reinvent himself and recreate the life of his dreams.   

As the Vice President of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, educator and entrepreneur- Dr. Kari Williams has taken the leadership torch and blazed a trail in politics, hair, business and education. She continues to lead at the highest level in all of her endeavors by inspiring others to always be the best version of themselves. Dr. Kari's tenacity and don't give up attitude has lead to the creation of her signature hair style "The Goddess Locks". This style has become so popular that major brands began to copy.  Her faith in God has given her the mental and emotional fortitude to push past self imposed boundaries as well as insecurities. Dr. Kari's wisdom and intellect is definitely worth noting. You may want to have a pen & paper for this episode.