By Joseph Wilson Esq. : Trial Lawyer and Serial Entrepreneur
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
This may be the interview I'm most proud of, because it is with my big sister Dr. Mya Sumter! On this episode, we sat down and talked about our childhood, and how our parents helped push her to where she is today.
We discussed her journey to becoming a clinical Pharmacist and having the opportunity to work at some of the best hospitals in the country. As well as the lack of diversity in the industry. Enjoy this inspirational episode with my sister, Dr. Mya Sumter.
What's up gang, I am excited to switch it up a bit this week and bring you the first installation of Joseph's Mentality Minutes where I have a one on one convo with you guys about issues that we tend to all have in common.
That issue we are discussing this week is fear. Have you ever allowed fear to keep you from doing what you really want to do? Chasing that dream, or accomplishing that goal?
On this episode we discuss how you can keep fear from paralyzing you, and in fact use it as a tool to make you stronger and push you forward. Let me know your thoughts and enjoy!
Do you want to hear the knowledge, insight and wisdom of top executives from Coca Cola, UPS, Chick Fil-A, and AT & T? Well then you definitely want to tune into this episode!
I had the distinct pleasure of moderating the main panel discussion at the Emerging 100 of Atlanta's Career Development workshop, and had the opportunity to learn from this distinguished panel.
You do NOT want to miss all of their insight on how they were able to navigate these corporate environments to achieve incredible things in their careers so far. Check it out!
Zakiyrah Ficklin is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and has her own non-profit, and will be sharing her incredible story this week on the podcast!
We talk a lot about her new book Her 20Somethings and some of the biggest lessons she's learned in her twenties, but we also talk a lot about relationships and how to repair them when you've been hurt in the past. Zakiyrah shares stories from her own life when her and her father had a bit of a rocky patch, and how she got to the point to be able to forgive so that they could move forward.
You won't want to miss this episode with Zakiyrah!
On this episode I sit down with my friend and frat brother, Nekabari Goka. Neka is a veteran in the energy industry and most recently took a position as a Senior Consultant Energy & Resources at Deloitte, and will be based out of D.C. in Atlanta.
On this week's episode, we discuss the lack of minorities in his industry and how and why we need to get more involved in it in the future. In addition, we have a frank discussion about not allowing enough, to be enough. As human beings, Neka explains, we have a tendency to get complacent. We get certain things, buy a certain house, and we stop trying to achieve more personally and professionally. As the son of Nigerian immigrants, he tells that he was taught to keep pushing to achieve more. To be purposefully ambitious, and to never become complacent. Neka explains on this episode why we all must adopt this mindset. Enjoy.
When Dr. Sanaa Jaman first began pursuing her PdD at the University of Florida, she never thought that one day she would turn into a full time yoga instructor, brand, and that she wouldn't formally use her PhD. In fact, when she initially got into yoga, she used yoga as a way to gain inner peace, to challenge herself physically as well as mentally. Fast forward to today and Sanaa aka LadyDork is one of the most well recognized yoga brands and just completed another successful Dorktour, where she goes across the country teaching Yoga to her clients.
On this episode, we talk about Sanaa's journey. From moving to the United States and having to learn the language, as well as discussing the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur. We go full circle on this episode, and dig deep and learn some of the secrets to success from LadyDork herself. Enjoy.
What is A Perfect Gentleman? That is the question that Berto Horne set out to answer when he was a student on the campus of Morehouse College a few years back. In his journey in finding the answer to that question, he was able to turn the answers he found into his own personal brand, and eventually into a business. Now at the young age of 24, Berto is a Manager at Coca-Cola in Atlanta all while successfully running his brand and business "The Perfect Gentleman."
On this week's episode we delve into how Berto came up with the concept of the Perfect Gentleman, and how he eventually turned it into a profitable business working with brands such as the Mercedes Business Dome and other large companies. We also talk about how he draws inspiration from icons such as P. Diddy and their business acumen in having the courage to make unpopular decisions.
Also, for the ladies we discuss tips on identifying the Perfect Gentleman when you come across one. Get ready for a primer on branding on this week's episode.
Janet LaBreck is the a federal appointee by President Obama. The former Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration. And owner of multiple businesses.
But if you would have met her during her childhood, you would have wondered if she would have been able to accomplish what she has in her life.
At a very young age Janet's teachers began to notice that she was having trouble seeing the board at school. Her parents eventually took her to get her, and her siblings eyes checked, and learned that they had a congential eye disease. Janet learned that she would eventually go completely blind, and she did.
Janet had to deal with bullying, and the realization that she would never regain her eyesight. And she had a choice to make about that attitude she would adopt regarding her condition, and her life moving forward.
On this episode, hear Janet's inspiring journey and how she has become an expert in her field and was able to lead a federal agency that revolutionized the vocational rehabilitation industry. Enjoy Janet's story and be inspired.
It's not everyday that you get to sit down and have a candid conversation with an Olympic Gold medalist in track. Mel Pender competed in some of the most tumultuous times in this country's history. He had to fight racism, discrimination, ageism (he was considered past his prime when he qualified for the Olympics) all while being a part of the military, to eventually become a gold medalist. But first he had to look within to find the strength to get past all of the negativity that was facing him.
Mel takes us through his story, and how every where he looked he could have found a reason to give up, but he didn't. And why you can never give up either. If you are thinking of giving up on your dream then this episode is for you. Enjoy my conversation with Olympic gold medalist and author, Mel Pender.
On this week's episode we sit down with Kandis Wood Jackson, Esq. Kandis is a Harvard educated attorney working at an international law firm, but her roots as an educator have pulled her into the political realm as she is running for a board seat on the Atlanta School Board. On this episode, we learn about her journey working in the education field, as well as what she learned from working with children when she worked with Teach for America after graduating undergrad from Duke University.
Also, we chat with Kandis about what are the biggest issues we face today with respect to education and Kandis lays out her plan for resolving those issues. Enjoy this episode with an educator, turned lawyer, turned politician, with Kandis Wood Jackson.
The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.