In this episode I had a conversation with Dotun Abeshibioke, the founder of Abike Studio. 

We talked about

Show note

Call to Action - Brag about yourself. If you don't, who will?

Guest Bio

I am a multidisciplinary creative based in New York and raised in London. My Nigerian roots and culture heavily inspire my work and I aim to tell authentic stories and create compelling visuals through my work. I combine photography and set design for a deeper exploration of my concepts and love to create unique environments for my subjects. Diversifying the African narrative is a driving force in my work. Also the Founder of Abike Studio

Website  www.doseofdots.co

IG @abike.shop / @abike.studio / @doseofdots

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In this episode I had a conversation with Radha Patel, she’s the founder of "Single to Shaadi" the premier match making service for South Asian community. 

We talked about ...

Show Notes

Call to Action  - Don’t give up!

Guest Bio

Radha Patel is a Founder of the premier South Asian Matchmaking Service “Singe to Shaadi”. Never having used dating apps before, she was surprised to hear from so many of her friends and family how they are just not working. Most of the singles she spoke with said they were being open to being introduced, but either their networks weren’t that big or they were being set up with people they had nothing in common with. Radha decided her approach would be to serve as an extension of your “Friend Group” to make more meaningful introductions.

LINKS

Website  www.singletoshaadi.com

IG/FB/Twitter @singletoshaadi

youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaHcj76xaZoAF_BFlY2Y6qQ/featured

yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/single-to-shaadi-chicago

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/single-to-shaadi/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@singletoshaadi

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Radha Dalal. She's the founder of Pink Rose Wellness. 

We talked about...

Show Note

Call to Action

Reflect and write down things that give you joy and do one of them.

Guest Bio

Radha Dalal is a Certified Yogi, Certified Self-Love Coach and has a M.A. in Human Development. Radha helps women release burnout through mastery of self-talk and intuition. She believes that once, women shift the way they speak to themselves, the entire trajectory of their life can and will transform + exceed even their own wildest dreams. It begins with one thought, a few words and 5% more effort, self-love, and self-compassion.  Radha grew up in Southern California, first generation Gujrathi Indian. She had a life-long passion to work with children and served as a Preschool Teacher and Child Life Specialist for almost 8+ years. Radha had a deep connection to the Vedic Culture and enjoyed learning about her heritage and ancestors. She infused her culture with modern day teachings and created Pink Rose Wellness. A company dedicated to creating premium mentorship experiences for women who are ready to align with their highest self. Radha is here to share her radiant journey and create empowering, embodied content so that She can help women integrate Eastern + Western wellness philosophies into their day with ease. She infuses evidence-based inner child healing work with chakra system knowledge. Radha enjoys mindful walks, brunch and listening to Bollywood music.

Website www.radhadalal.com

IG @radhadalalcoaching

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Yiqing Zhao, an award-winning actress/filmmaker, author, and certified life coach. 

We talked about... 

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Call to action

Guest Bio

Yiqing Zhao is an award-winning actress/filmmaker, author, and certified life coach. Also a foster dog mom and home chef. She won't shut up about creativity, mental health, animals, and food.

Links

Website : www.yiqingzhao.com

Coaching Website - https://coaching.yiqingzhao.com

Instagram @yiqingzhao1222

Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/yiqing-zhao-329a11a6/

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Linda Bjork, founder and executive director of Hope for Healing non-profit charity. 

We talked about 

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Call to Action

Let’s make a world a better place, by working on the only person that you truly have the power fo change. And that is YOU.

Guest Bio

Linda Bjork is a best selling author, speaker, blogger, podcast host, and founder and executive director of Hope for Healing non-profit charity.  Some of her books include “Crushed: A Journey Through Depression,” and Amazon best seller “You Got This! An action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress.”  Linda’s personal mission is to empower people to become their best selves.

Links

Hope for Healing https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org

Linda's Corner Podcast www.lindascornerpodcast.com  FB @Lindascornerpodcast

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In this episode, I had a conversation with Michelle Simone Miller, NYC based Actress, Communications Coach, Host of the podcast Mentors on the Mic. 

We talked about

Show notes & quotables

Call to Action : “Be Compassionate to yourself”

Limited time offer!

Guest Bio

Michelle Miller is an Actress, Communications Coach, and Host of the podcast, Mentors on the Mic. She earned her BA from Brandeis University in English and Theater, before pursuing a professional career in NYC, amassing credits in TV, Film, Theater, and Commercials. She loves using her training to help teach clients professional development and communication skills, with a specialty in Public Speaking. Alongside her coaching she loves moderating panels, hosting her podcast, and is currently working on a book.

Links 

Website - www.michellesimonemiller.com

IG - @michellesimonemiller @mentorsonthemic

Podcast - https://kite.link/mentors-on-the-mic

Shoutout to "CREATE" Podcast by Kristin Hanggi & Natalie Roy (Cover photo by me!) 

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In this Episode, I had a conversation with John & Mark X Cronin, the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks. 

We talked about 

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Call to Action

Guest Bio

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son team that founded John’s Crazy Socks, the world’s largest sock store. John is an entrepreneur who just happens to have Down syndrome. You may know them for being named EY Entrepreneurs of the Year or testifying before Congress or speaking at the UN. You may know them because John became “Sock Buddies” with President George H.W. Bush. Or you may know them for having grown a bootstrapped start up to a multi-million dollar business in four years.  John’s Crazy Socks is an internationally recognized social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness and show what people with differing abilities can do.  Their mission infuses all aspects of their business. More than half their employees have a differing ability. Their Giving Back Program starts with a 5 percent pledge of profits to the Special Olympics and has raised over $450,000 for their charity partners. They have attracted over 29,000 online reviews five start reviews.  John’s Crazy Socks has over 240,000 Facebook followers and 55,000 Instagram followers.  You will love their socks, but the socks are just the physical manifestation of the happiness they share.

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In this episode I had a conversation with Sam Thiara, Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting. 

We talked about 

Show Notes

< CALL TO ACTION >   Activate the voice within. Find your Core Elements.

Guest Bio

Sam Thiara is a professional who has created a personal journey as a speaker, storyteller, writer, educator, mentor, coach, entrepreneur, problem solver and community activator.    His goal is to engage individuals in their personal and professional development, work with teams and organizations on alignment and the 45+ non-profits that he has worked with over the years.  Presently, he teaches at the Beedie School of business, at Simon Fraser University and is also the Founder and Chief Motivating Officer at Ignite the Dream Coaching and Consulting, a platform that engages his audience to define their path.  A key element is transformational practices where he has become an expert in career coaching (15-40 year old’s) with over 5,000 conversations to date and supporting teams and organizations.  He has authored two books, one on storytelling and the other a travel memoir about his journey to India to find his ancestral roots with a faded photograph.  He has also spoken at two different TEDx conferences.  His tagline - "Everyone’s life is an autobiography…make yours worth reading". 

Links 

Sam's Website http://www.sam-thiara.com

TED talk “Discover Extraordinary in the Ordinary”   https://youtu.be/ZVNM58H_arI

TED talk - Making the Voice Within Louder than the Noise Around

Making the Voice Within Louder than the Noise Around | Sam Thiara | TEDxLangaraCollege

Book “Lost & Found;  seeking the past and finding myself”  http://www.sam-thiara.com/mywriting/

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In this episode, I invited Broghanne Jessamine. She's a founder and owner of Elemental Women Productions. 

We talked about

Guest Bio

Broghanne Jessamine is the Founder and Owner of Elemental Women Productions and originally from Scotland. Since emigrating to New York City, Broghanne has worked in Theater, Voice over and Film. Prior to moving to New York, Broghanne participated in  numerous  performing arts cultural festivals throughout Scotland and in Germany to  bring  theater and performance that explores social issues to a wider  audience.

In her work in acting Broghanne found a passion and need to form a company that truly focused on developing and producing women's work. Creating a community of women artists joined in their want to share the stories and lessons they wanted growing up and so EWP was born.

Elemental Women Productions LLC is a New York City based production company.  We produce theater, film and more that empowers  women's voices and experiences.

Elemental Women in Arts Podcast - https://anchor.fm/elementalwomeninthearts

Elemental Women Productions - https://elementalwomenproductions.com/

Show Notes

03:05 Broghanne’s fun fact that most people don’t know

04:30 Making choices - Moving to America

08:25 “If you don’t do something, you won’t learn from it.” - Broghanne Jessamine

10:20 Immigrant Experience - Home away from Home

16:20 Starting EWP; “I had enough”; Reclaiming Female Representation in Film/Theatre

24:00 Healthy collaboration not toxic competitions

29:45 Lessons from Building EWP -  Transparency & Trust & Listening

32:20 Entrepreneurship - Sharing resources & Continuous learning

40:00 Future Forward : Giving Back, taking actions, building each other.

Call to Actions

Search out the experiences and voices that are different from your on a day to day basis.

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In this episode, I invited Janelle Lawrence. They are Afro-Latinx interdisciplinary artist, Writer/Composer/Maker. 

We talked about...

Guest Bio

Janelle is an Afro-Latinx interdisciplinary artist. They've had musicals, plays, performance and visual art presented throughout NYC and California. They have been a resident with The 92nd St. Y, SPACE on Ryder Farms, Barn Arts, Sokoloff, and more. And most importantly, they're an empath that hopes to diversify the world both in content and in narrative. 

Website https://www.janellelawrence.com

Inside My Box Website https://insidemyboxpodcast.wixsite.com/podcast

Show Notes

Call to Action

Express yourself

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