Make It Matter! w/ Ryan C. Greene

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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Today’s guest is: Mike Powell
Mike  Powell,  MBA  is  a  leadership  consultant  and  business  coach  who, ignites  passion,  
growth  and  energy  for  positive  change  in  people  and organizations  in  every  sector.  A  
dynamic  speaker  and  trainer,  Mike draws upon the lessons learned from his unique life 
experiences to help individuals,  teams  and  organizations  improve  their  performance  and 
achieve  success.  With  over  20  years  of  experience  Mike  has  delivered keynote  speeches,  
facilitated  engaging  workshops  and  led  large  scale consulting  initiatives  for  
organizations  across  the  country.  Through  his inspiring message audiences across the globe 
have been inspired to reach their goals.

As  Vice  President  of  the  Powell  Consulting  Group,  a  management consulting firm in 
Hyattsville, MD. Mike has worked with leaders in some of the nation’s leading organizations and 
federal agencies including Johnson &  Johnson,  The  Department  of  Homeland  Security,  the  
Environmental Protection Agency, The National Education Association, the Department of Housing and 
Urban Development, and the United States Department of Agriculture.
He is the co-founder of The Lifting As We Climb a 501 C (3) non-profit organization  that  supports 
 the  development  of  youth  in  communities across the country.

CONTACT:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mpconsults.com
Instagram/Twitter: @mpconsults

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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If you’re going to live life, you might as well MAKE IT MATTER! 

Today’s guest is: Linda Buckley
Linda is known as the Problem Solver. She doesn’t focus on excuses; she focuses on solutions! She 
empowers people to believe in themselves and to think positive about their abilities and what they 
can accomplish in life.

With a degree from the University of Michigan Linda is a license clinical Social Worker. (LCSW) The 
Chicago native moved to Atlanta where she met her husband. She works in the health care field, and 
assisted patients and families with hospital medical trauma and mental health illness. She provided 
comprehensive assessments, consultation for emotional support, and community referrals.
She is an entertaining and dynamic speaker, Linda is a speaker, author and coach, who delivers 
useful information that will help you to improve your life and move forward. She speaks on topics 
such as dementia, women empowerment, and positive mental attitude. She counsels and couches adults 
to look at life in a positive manner.

Linda is a member of Toastmasters International and past President of Toastmasters  of  
Centerville,  where  she  helped  the  club  to  become President  Distinguished  many  times.  
Linda  has  participated  in  many Speech  contests  and  placed  first  in  the  International  
speech  contest, first place in the Area Humorous speech contest. She has received the highest 
honor in Toastmasters Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) three times. Toastmasters has helped her 
step into her greatness by building her confidence in speaking publicly to her community providing 
a needed service of empowerment.

Linda also has a passion for fitness and has ran many marathons. One in Nashville Tennessee; 
Bermuda, and Alaska. Her motto is,” if you are going to train hard, go somewhere and enjoy the 
view.”

CONTACT:
Website: www.ProblemSolvedBook.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: Linda Buckley
LinkedIn: Linda Buckley

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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Today’s guest is: Brian J. Olds
Brian J. Olds wasn’t born with a natural enthusiasm for public speaking.
A   burgeoning   change   agent   in   the   industry,   the   Baltimore   native inadvertently  
entered  the  world  of  speaking  when  he  delivered  his first speech to the Morgan State 
University Toastmasters Club in 2006. Recalling  this  as  one  of  his  most  defining  life  
moments,  Brian  instantly connected to his passion when he found himself in front of a standing 
ovation at the conclusion of that speech.

Identified as a “curator of collaboration”, Brian specializes in empowering rising  professional  
speakers  to  create  clarity,  streamline  systems,  and cultivate the relationships needed to 
reach the unique audience they are called to serve. His passion for speaking, diversity and 
building relationships led him to create Black Speakers Network (BSN), a membership-based 
professional  speaker  development  and  empowerment  company.  With an active network of more than 
10,000 speakers, BSN is committed to equipping, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of 
professional Black speakers.

With a deep appreciation for the artistry of speaking at the helm of his career, Brian J Olds is 
defining success on his own terms. His impact is illustrated perfectly in industry mate Zig 
Ziglar’s quote, “It’s not where you start – it’s where you finish that counts.”

CONTACT:
Social Media Properties:
Join Black Speakers Network FREE Facebook Community: http://bit.ly/bsnfb
Instagram Brian J. Olds: @BrianJOlds
Instagram Black Speakers Network: @BlackSpeakersNetwork
BSN Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/BlackSpeakersNetwork/
LinkedIn Brian J. Olds: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjolds/
Website Brian J. Olds: http://www.BrianJOlds.com
Website Black Speakers Network: http://www.BlackSpeakersNetwork.
com

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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If you’re going to live life, you might as well MAKE IT MATTER! 

Today’s guest is: Dr. Roberta Wilburn
Dr. Roberta J. Wilburn is an award-winning diversity and inclusion expert who champions diversity, 
equity, and inclusion while inviting people to enhance  their  intercultural  skills  and  build  
authentic  relationships  with people  from  diverse  backgrounds  in  order  to  promote  
cross-cultural understanding. She is an author, diversity trainer, cultural coach, and racial 
justice advocate that works with people who are serious about uncovering their hidden biases and 
doing the necessary work to become culturally sensitive and responsive advocates and allies. Using 
her R.E.A.L. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework she teaches and encourages others how to 
embrace cultural differences and foster collaborative relationships with people from diverse 
backgrounds using a faith-based perspective so they can excel in a diverse and inclusive world.

As  a  transformational  servant-leader,  she  has  always  tried  to  have her hands on the pulse 
of local and national concerns, and it has been recognized  by  others  locally  and  nationally.   
 In  the  fall  of  2016,  her diversity work was validated when she became the recipient of the 
YWCA Women of Achievement Carl Maxey Racial and Social Justice Award and the following year, she 
received the 2017 Insight Into Diversity Giving Back  Award  for  Administrators  in  Higher  
Education.  Her  research  has led her to pursue and acquire two international grants spanning 
Africa, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic; receive two invitations to present her research on 
women of color at the Oxford Round Table in England; and write numerous publications.

CONTACT:
Website: www.wilburnassociates.org 
Instagram: @wilburnassociatesllc 
Facebook/LinkedIn: @robertawilburn
Twitter: @DrRWilburn

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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If you’re going to live life, you might as well MAKE IT MATTER! 

Today’s guest is: Kimmoly k. LaBoo
Kimmoly  K.  LaBoo  is  a  Bestselling  Author,  International  Speaker  and Certified  Master  
Life  Coach.  She  is  at  the  helm  of  LaBoo  Publishing Enterprise, as CEO and founder. She is 
a highly respected change agent in her community and around the world.

Her  award-winning  company  was  created  for  the  independent  self- publisher, to provide 
expert guidance and unlimited support, to help them recognize their brilliance by sharing their 
stories with the world as writers. She  has  an  outstanding  track  record  of  producing  
bestselling  authors through her publishing company and has written and published twelve titles of 
her own. With over 15 years writing experience, she shares her knowledge and lessons learned 
through speaking, writing and coaching.

Kimmoly believes, “We all have a story to tell, we just have to be willing to dig deep and find the 
courage to release it.”

She was named among the Top 25 Women in Business by Courageous Woman magazine in 2018. She has 
appeared on Think Tech Hawaii, WPB Networks, Heaven 600 radio, ABC2News, FOX5 News, and has graced 
many stages speaking and training to include, Women World Leaders, Department of Veterans Affairs, 
Blacks in Government National Training Conference, and Coppin State University.

CONTACT:
Website: www.laboopublishing.com 
Email: [email protected] 
FB/Instagram/LinkedIn: Kimmoly K LaBoo
Twitter/YouTube: @MsKimmoly

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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If you’re going to live life, you might as well MAKE IT MATTER! 

Today’s guest is: Gregory L. Carter
Gregory  L.  Carter’s  passion  for  helping  clients  and  empowering  them to make more informed 
decisions that lead to peace in their retirement years, has led him to serve as Managing Partner of 
Carter Financial. He leads a team of professionals with 50 years of combined experience in 
financial planning, college funding, career development coaching, business consulting,  and  
corporate  funding.  The  team  consist  of  Fiduciaries, Retirement Planners, Tax Strategist, 
Healthcare Experts, Estate Planners, and Business Consultants.

Greg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Hampton University and a Master of 
Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. He is an Accredited Small 
Business Consultant® and a Certified Financial Fiduciary®. Greg is a past president of the Atlanta 
Chapter  of  the  American  Financial  Education  Alliance  (AFEA)  and  is  a member of the 
Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants®, the National Association of Certified 
Financial Fiduciaries® and the National Association  of  Insurance  and  Financial  Advisors.  In  
his  spare  time,  Mr. Carter enjoys golfing, traveling, volunteering at church and spending time 
with his three children who are in college, high school and middle school.

CONTACT:
Gregory L. Carter, ASBC® CFF Office: 404 713-5022
Online: carterfinancial.us Email: info@carterfinancial.us Instagram: @carter_financial
Facebook: @CarterFinancialATL

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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Today’s guest is: Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon
Her purpose is clear, “Empowering you to be who you were created to be, to do the work you were
called to do, and to live the life you desire to live.” Through Spoonfed Motivation, LLC, Dr.
Cherita Weatherspoon does just that.

Within her Powerhouse Coaching brand, Cherita works with professional Black women seeking to ignite
their power, increase their impact, and accelerate their income through entrepreneurship as a
coach, consultant, speaker, trainer, or author.

As  a  publisher,  she  is  committed  to  empowering  Black  and  Brown communities through the
power of words. Her recent projects include the Women Who Launch & Lead Podcast, Love Letters to My
Girls: 100+ Black Women Speak to the Hearts of Black Women & Girls, and Let Us Make A Man: The
Black Man’s Guide to Create A Life of Significance, Impact & Power.

Dr. Cherita, an international speaker and best-selling author, is a senior contributor for Women of
More Magazine. She is also the founder of the BABE app which helps promote Black and Brown women
experts and Mocha Tees, an apparel brand that celebrates Black women.

CONTACT:
Website: www.cheritaweatherspoon.com Email: [email protected]
To book a Power to Profit Discovery Call: www.coachmedrc.com
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Clubhouse: @coachcherita
LinkedIn: @DrCherita

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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Today’s guest is: Dr. Ashley Dash
Dr. Ashley Dash inspires action through her lived experiences in person and online. She often
shares her greatest life challenges, including how she went from being an unemployed college
graduate to landing a $100k+ job  in  Human  Resources  with  Mercedes-Benz.  Or  revealing  how 
years later, she restarted her life after facing foreclosure and unemployment, shifting back to
six-figures with an international move to Japan.

Dr. Dash is known for her ability to help individuals identify the patterns that keep them stuck
and move them into action. She is determined to create safe spaces for black business professionals
in Corporate America through speaking, coaching, and courses using her high energy and direct
approach. Her mission is to help people overcome personal circumstances, regain control of their
lives, and find purpose through career freedom. A self-proclaimed information junkie, she believes
in Faith over Facts and Facts over Feelings.

Dr. Ashley Dash has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Doctorate of
Strategic Leadership. She is also a Certified Job and Career and Development Coach and Job and
Career and Transition Coach. However, celebrating and loving Black men remains her best and
all-time favorite superpower.

CONTACT:
www.DrAshleyDash.com
To book a Career Freedom Strategy Session: www. workwithdrashleydash.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/drashleydash
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygaryroper/

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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If you’re going to live life, you might as well MAKE IT MATTER! 

Today’s guest is: Stanley Tate, Esq.
Attorney, Tate Law Group

Stanley Tate aims to give honest, no BS student loan help to people who are tired of being jerked around. He has helped thousands of borrowers stop wage garnishments, negotiate settlements, get out of default, and discharge student loans in bankruptcy. Determined not to be just another lawyer, Stanley found his niche and blazed a trail to success in a very specialized field of expertise.

The MAKE IT MATTER!  podcast teaches you how to break free from the doldrums of a benign existence and empower yourself to create a life of unforgettable impact and abundant fulfillment for you and those you reach. 

Each show spotlights experts sharing their secrets to living a life that matters. 

Get your copy of the bestselling book at www.themakeitmatterproject.com

CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS

LINDA BUCKLEY | GREGORY CARTER | DR. ASHLEY DASH | MATTIE DEED | REV.ROGER DIXON, SR. | DR. KATRINA FERGUSON | DR. JONAS GADSON, DTM | JUANITA GRANT | RYAN C. GREENE | KIMMOLY LABOO | BRIAN J. OLDS | SUZANNE PETERS | MIKE POWELL | JACQUELINE SHAULIS | MONIQUE TOUSSAINT | DR. CHERITA WEATHERSPOON | DR. ROBERTA WILBURN 

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If you’re going to live life, you might as well MAKE IT MATTER! 

Today’s guest is: Tiffany Bethea

Tiffany Bethea is an 7x bestselling author, speaker, coach, singer and songwriter who is called to equip believers to THRIVE in their Spirit, Soul, Body and Business. She is the founder of KingdomBoss, a global collaborative community that exists to equip Kingdom entrepreneurs to THRIVE in their spirit, soul, body and business. Tiffany released her debut gospel album, HIGHER, in November 2020.