Minding My BLACK Business

Entrepreneurs does your business reflect your goals and values? Have you created a business that is alignment with the aspects of life that you most treasure? Diamonde reveals the ways in which she creates a business lifestyle that provides balance and nurtures her passion.

Diamonde Williamson, an Atlanta native who began her career as a freelance producer, is now creating such a space for herself and other women of color in digital media. She's also committed to creating opportunity for female entrepreneurs, girl bosses, and creatives. After working for television networks such as OWN, VH1, USA and WE Tv, as a producer, Williamson made it her mission to redefine what we know as reality TV by building a customized experience for women of color to share their voice and enjoy the voice of their peers at Blossom. Diamonde describes Blossom as a digital television destination for women of color.

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Special Guest: Diamonde Williamson

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Happy Valentine's Day, family! Purpose is our guiding force in all things, and for Black Entrepreneurs purpose is part of the ground on which we stand. Purpose means that your vision for your business is possible. Dr. Hudson reminds us how to reacquaint ourselves with our purpose.

Dr. Eve Hudson, also known as The Purpose Professor, is a proud native of Charlotte, North Carolina. She is the oldest of three and was reared by a single mother in a low-socioeconomic household. She went on to become a first-generation college student and earned a Ph.D. at the age of 28. After years of professional service in higher education, she "took the leap" and began her entrepreneurial journey. Learning to take her passions and turn them into profitable endeavors, I established The Purpose Professor Limited Liability Company and have line of apparel known as Purely Dope. As the author of 1865, she opens up about facing adversity and navigating the complexities of transitioning into adulthood. The creator and host of The Purpose University Podcast, she encourages listeners to create their best life and be their most authentic self. Giving back to the community, she founded a nonprofit known as the The Resilient Scholars Foundation. Realizing the importance of being resilient, intentional, and authentic, she is on a mission to help others create their best life through personal transformation.

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Special Guest: Dr. Eve Hudson

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Are you clear about your identity as an entrepreneur? Is your vision for your business solid? As Entrepreneurs it is vital to the success of our businesses to have a strong voice and position when presenting our services and goods to the world. Listen as Shawn shares his journey and provides wisdom on how to take our Black Business to the next level.

Shawn Moore was born in Texas, raised in Baltimore, MD, and currently residing in Atlanta, GA, Shawn Moore holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications (concentration in Public Relations) from Bowie State University and a Master of Science Degree in Management (concentration in Organizational Leadership) from Wilmington University. Shawn seeks to help students actualize their potential and move towards self-authorship, the internal capacity to construct one's beliefs, identity, and social relations. In the student affairs field, Shawn has presented and facilitated workshops at the professional level on the topics of marketing/branding, leadership development, and sexual orientation and identity development for various organizations institutions. Shawn freelances as a graphic designer and creative consultant. He also hosts a podcast called The Mindful Rebel. The podcast highlights #LeadershipfortheCulture with interviews of entrepreneurs, educators, creatives and more to bring attention to everyday leaders in the community and focus on their success strategies in leadership journey. In between reading comics, checking out the latest movies, collecting FUNKO Pops (yes, he has a mad obsession), and an occasional round with his PS4, Shawn is a Ph.D. student at Mercer University in the Educational Leadership program (concentration in Higher Education). Shawn explores student leadership and identity development for black gay/queer identifying men and mindfulness in education in his research. He is currently Associate Dean for Residential Education and Morehouse College. A quote that reflects Shawn's professional mantra is a quote by John Buchan, "The task of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.

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Special Guest: Shawn Moore

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Resource

Book, Strengths Finders by Tom Rath

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In the busy life of an entrepreneur the realities of what it means to carve out time to visit a therapist's office can seem impossible. Dr. Kendrick and Dr. Johnson not only have the answer, but provide tele-mental health services for such busy individuals. Take a listen and learn see if these services may meet your needs.

Dr. Kendrick Bailey is from Glen Allan, Mississippi. Mr. Bailey received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University in Psychology as well as a Master's Degree in Counselor Education from MSU. In addition, Kendrick received his Doctorate of Professional Counseling from Mississippi College. Dr. Bailey is a Logistics Officer with over 18 years of Veteran service with the Mississippi Army National Guard. He currently serves as the Battalion Operations Officer for HHC 106th Brigade Support Battalion in Monticello, MS. At IProgress Counseling and Consulting, Kendrick believes the work he performs enhances individuals' lives by aiding them with discovering their purpose and managing the challenges they face in life. Additionally, he's employed at Jackson's Veteran Administration Medical Center as a Licensed Professional Counselor where he serves on the Evidence Based Psychotherapy Team. He believes that the client-therapist relationship is one of equality and understanding.

Dr. Terrence Johnson was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, however grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology and his master's degree in Counselor Education with an emphasis in College Counseling from Mississippi State University. He obtained his Doctorate of Professional Counseling degree from Mississippi College. Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Board Qualified Supervisor, a Distance Credentialed Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, and a National Certified Counselor. He currently serves as Clinical Professor at Mississippi College for the Doctor of Professional Counseling program. He recently established his business iProgress Counseling and Consulting, LLC. which seeks to assist individuals identify their life's purpose and assist organizations to better serve the community. Dr. Johnson has experience starting MasterMind groups which aim to connect individuals from various backgrounds in order to work collectively in a specific area.

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22. Creating satisfying relationships with yourself and others featuring Marquita Johnson It's never too early to evaluate and improve our relationships with ourselves and others. Marquita teaches us about the emotional and mental traps that we fall into and healthy strategies to overcome. Take a listen and let's all have better relationships!

Marquita Johnson is a graduate of Mercer University with a Master of Science in Community Counseling and Master of Divinity. Marquita received her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University in Psychology & Sociology. She is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, a nationally certified counselor, distance credentialed counselor, speaker, and dating coach! She has a private practice located in the heart of Atlanta and another satellite location south of the city. She offers online counseling and Coaching. Her specialties include women issues, millennials, career, dating, divorce, step-families, and grief counseling. In an effort to promote healthy relationships, Marquita offers coaching services to help millennials who are in relationships. While working as a college counselor she found that students were struggling with intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships. Hence she has embraced the call as Atlanta's "Millennial Dating Coach." In her spare time she enjoys volunteering, visiting new restaurants and traveling.

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Special Guest: Marquita Johnson

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