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For this summer mini series Grow Where You are Watered, Kishshana talks about what she’s been doing, seeing, and experiencing since ending Season 2 of Let’s Take This Offline. 

For those of you listening in for the first time, Kishshana founded The Rooted Collaborative, a community and organization focused on black and brown women who are doing social good. This global community is about wellness and wellbeing, financial fortitude, personal and professional development, building real community, and leveling up women who are moving into the ranks of leadership. 

The Rooted Collaborative has a hybrid event coming up in September, The Rooted Retreat, happening in Jamaica and virtually online, September 29th through October 2nd. The Retreat supports the conversations about giving voice to the things that matter for women and particularly for women of color and specifically for black women happening right now in the sector, as it relates to wellness, wellbeing, and to leveling up to leadership.

This is our summer well series for all of you who are thinking “How do I do life better?”, “How do I shift?”, “How do I pivot?”, and “What is in it for me right now in this season?”. Grow Where You are Watered is the well series right here on Let's Take This Offline and Kishshana is ready to answer all of those questions and more.

You do not need to figure this out alone. Work with Kishshana 1:1

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In this wrap-up of Season 2, Kishshana breaks down some of the lessons she learned within this past season about herself and about what it means to be a strong leader. We have to swallow our pride and ask for help when needed.

Stay tuned for Season 3!

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Hey Fab Crew!!!

We are back and almost wrapping up the season with another great episode!  In this episode, Kishshana sits with organizational leader and community developer Taneshia Nash Laird to discuss something that is almost human nature but can be so destructive to our growth & mental stability and that is comparing ourselves to others and their journeys.

You won't want to miss this episode!!!

The Change Agent:

Taneshia Nash Laird is a social change agent and community developer who centers cultural equity in her work. She is the President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, a historic performing arts center located within the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Newark, NJ. Since her appointment in November 2018, she has expanded programming to respond to community needs and announced plans to restore the 1925 vintage concert hall in a $40 million renovation and leverage it for neighborhood revitalization in a process she calls Symphony Works.

Taneshia previously served as Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton, notably as the first person of color in that role. 

Taneshia has also served as Director of Economic Development & Acting Director of Housing Production for the City of Trenton (NJ), Regional Director of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce, and was the Executive Director of the Trenton Downtown Association, where she initiated Destination Trenton, an award-winning arts and tourism program in NJ's capital city.

Taneshia is an adjunct professor in Drexel University's Entertainment & Arts Management Bachelor of Science degree program.

Widowed in 2013 and a pink lady warrior since an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, Taneshia is most proud of being a mom to aspiring ballerina and budding cellist Naima, age 10, and self-proclaimed future doctor Imani, who in 2019, two months shy of her 13th birthday, played violin with her youth orchestra in Sicily.

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Hey Fab Crew!!!

IT'S KISHSHANA'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Another trip around the sun marks not only a new year but a new outlook on how to approach the year ahead. It's different from the New Year's saying - "New Year, New Me!" Let's look at it through the lenses of "New Year, BETTER ME"... It's a great time to sit back and really reflect on what worked and what didn't work.

In this episode, Kishshana sits back and really takes a personal inventory of what she has noticed throughout the year. In this raw and very intimate conversation, she digs deeper into the meaning of what it really means to be a "woman of a certain age".

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Hey Fab Crew! So glad to have you back for another episode of Let's Take This Offline!

In this episode, Kishshana sits down with a long-time friend and customer service expert, Briana McKenzie. This conversation is eye-opening and can help you get your service mind right if you want your business to thrive. Having a Customer Service Orientation mindset is more than just "the customer is always right" but more so finding ways to make the customer happy especially when the customer isn't actually right!

This episode is packed with some great tips on how to be of service to not only the customer but the organization as well.

Briana's Bio:

The Sweetest Gal you’ll ever meet!

People who know Bri (as she is affectionately called by friends and family) will tell you that she’s “the sweetest gal” you’ll ever meet. Brianna proudly hails from South Jamaica Queens. Raised in a Guyanese household, she learned early the importance of treating people with kindness and respect. “Do unto others.....” and has continued to do so in her 20-plus years in the customer service industry. Her current position as an Airport Operations Lead for a Major US Airline carrier has given her the chance to use her customer service expertise on another level. Brianna is a “Young Leader for Change'' award recipient. She holds an associate’s degree from SUNY Farmingdale University in Urban Studies and Communications. Her 3 nieces, 2 godsons & 1 goddaughter are the lights of her life!

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Hey Fab Crew!

In this episode, Kishshana sits down with her cousin and parenting coach Jelaine to discuss how our parenting styles show up in our work life and how to separate the two to live a well-balanced life.

Born in Miami but a true child of the islands, Jelaine is a first-generation immigrant woman who has centered her life on the liberation of black communities on purpose. With extensive experience in education, she focuses on addressing the trauma that comes with parenting while black.

Social handle: @Blackparenting101

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In this episode, Kishshana sits down with executive coach and published author Marc A. Pitman for a great conversation about what it means to understand the stories we tell ourselves that do not reflect our management styles. They also talk about taking control of how we understand our mission within organizational leadership.

Marc's Bio:

Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman, CSP® (fundraisingcoach.com) helps leaders lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. His latest book is The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. He’s also the author of Ask Without Fear!® – which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin.

Marc’s expertise and enthusiasm engages audiences around the world both in person and with online presentations. And has caught the attention of media organizations as diverse as The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Al Jazeera, Fox News, SUCCESS magazine, and Real Simple. Marc tweets regularly at @marcapitman.

He is the husband to his best friend and the father of three amazing kids. And if you drive by him on the road, he’ll be singing 80’s tunes loud enough to embarrass his family!

Find Marc on Social Media:

Concord Leaders:

• Facebook: @concordleadershipgroup
• Instagram: @concordleaders
• Twitter: @concordleaders

Marc Pitman:

• Facebook: @marcapitman
• Instagram: @marcpitman
• Twitter: @marcapitman
• LinkedIn: @marcapitman
• YouTube @marcpitman
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You guys are going to love this episode! Kishshana sits down with one of her amazing friends and experienced executive coach, Larnell Vickers. They get down to the nitty gritty on what it means to look further than what's in front of you or even what's on your resume. Learning the possibilities starts with a pause, take a moment, pivot, and move into the career of your choosing based on the skills you possess. All great information, especially during this time of COVID, it is important that we not only like what we are doing, but we like ourselves in the process.

Larnell’s Bio:

Larnell Vickers is an experienced executive coach and talent professional within the social good/impact space with over 10+ years of experience. From one-on-one executive coaching to talent placement and talent recruitment and hiring; he has worked with non-profits, educational organizations, and for-profits to help enhance and drive forward their strategic talent plans. Also, he has worked tirelessly to help organizations to get very clear about their “who” when hiring and to then identify top talent that is game-changing for the organization.

Currently, he serves as CEO and Founder of Larnell Vickers Enterprises, LLC, a firm positioned in matching great to great organizations and supporting individuals to live from their highest and best selves both in career and life. Over the course of five years, the firm has supported over 25+ organizations in finding phenomenal talent, placed over 100+ professionals in mission-driven organizations, and provided top-tier coaching to over 150+ professionals.

Along with being an Executive Recruiter, Larnell is an executive career and leadership coach where he has worked with executive professionals ranging from CEOs, Chief Talent Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and other senior leadership team members to help build awareness of their leadership styles to hit key organizational goals, visualize success outcomes and identify the skills and tools needed to fulfill potential. He has also provided skilled group career coaching to individuals across the country with the intent to shift individuals from a place of survival to a new realm of possibility. Last, Larnell has received his training from an accredited International Coaching Federation program, Accomplishment Coaching, the World’s Finest Coaching Program.

Larnell has extensive experience leading recruiting efforts for National education-focused nonprofits such as Democracy Prep Public Schools and Uncommon Schools.

Larnell is from Miami, Florida and currently lives in New York City. He attended the University of Florida and studied Political Science and Communication Studies for his Bachelor’s Degree and Business Management for his Master’s degree. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, and traveling around the world.

Connect with Larnell:

larnellvickers.com

Social media handle: @larnellvickers

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On this episode, Kishshana sits down with certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach., Damali Smith Tolson. We get to the nitty gritty on how can we make our strengths work for us in the corporate sector. Learn more about the CliftonStrengths at Gallup.com.

Damali’s Bio:

Damali Smith Tolson is the Director of Student Life at Baruch College, where she is responsible for developing and enhancing a supportive and nurturing environment for undergraduate and graduate student populations. As a higher education administrator, she has dedicated over 18 years to creating a valuable institutional experience for both alumni and students. Her ultimate desire is to assist students in learning how to be good citizens of their respective communities while obtaining their personal goals.

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