Own Your Voice: Cultivating Voices of Impact

By Sahar PazSociety & Culture Business Education

Own Your Voice: Cultivating Voices of Impact episodes

July 08, 2020Ep 12: Experiences as Black Business Owners and Parents with Ashley & Terry Williams
Today, Terry and Ashley will share their experiences as Black conscious leaders and parents
what is it like being parents to two lovely black boys today
how can to be more mindful and conscious of what a black family has to go through
invitation to White folks to be your own teacher and not burden your Black friends about anti-blackness
core values as business owners
pivots during COVID pandemic as a business
invitation to cater for George Floyd’s funeral and biggest sentimental takeaway
how to support black friends and black-owned businesses

You can find Ashley Williams on:
Instagram: @ashleymonee
Facebook: @birdswilliamconsulting

You can find Terry Williams on:
Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @theleaguehtx
You can find Sahar Paz on:
Facebook & Instagram: @saharpaz
40 min
July 01, 2020Ep 11: Speak To Start A Movement with Sahar Paz
Shownotes
Today, I share the inspiration behind this season's theme speak to start a movement.
different ways to speak
open conversations about being black business owners, humans, and parents
real conversations about how we as humanity can support each other
personal experience with prejudice
awakening in the midst of Black Lives Matter
philosophy of "show, don't tell"
internal and external community
how to support the black community
finding and owning your voice while speaking up in uncomfortable places
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
Email: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders
17 min
June 25, 2020Ep 10: Conscious Actions As A Business During COVID with Michelle Young
Show Notes
Last October 2019 Own Your Voice Summit, Michelle Young, Founder of Untapped New York and I spoke about being a tourist in your own city and experiencing the transformative powers of visiting another culture and breaking your own bias.
Today, we talk about pivoting during the pandemic - what went through Michelle’s head and how that decision-making process brought her back to the roots of Untapped New York and allowed her to pivot successfully.
The decision every business owner has to make - values vs. politics - how to show don’t tell and stand in support with fellow American’s.
Own Your Voice Season 2 Launch on Wednesday, July 1st at 3pm PST/5pm CST/6pm EST
Sign up for free on Eventbrite
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
Email: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders
You can find Michelle on:
Website: untappedcities.com
Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @untappedny

Links Michelle referred to:
The video: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/08/video-and-photos-of-the-last-week-of-nyc-demonstrations-for/
Our INSIDERS membership, with 2 months free using code STAYHOME: https://untappedcities.com/insiders/
Guide to Black Owned Restaurants: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/04/a-guide-to-black-owned-restaurants-in-nycs-five-boroughs/
Guide to Black History Sites in NYC: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/15/33-places-in-nyc-to-celebrate-black-history/
Our call out in April to Tour Guides, Educators, Museums about how we could help: https://untappedcities.com/2020/04/22/are-you-a-tour-guide-educator-or-museum-heres-how-we-can-help/. For those folks and our own tour guide, we asked the participants in the virtual events to tip the person or organization giving the events directly. That was one of our ways to support their efforts during the pandemic.
The most recent letter from me to readers: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/10/letter-from-the-founder-whats-next-for-untapped-new-york-as-nyc-reopens/
Pavilion that was built for protests: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/01/when-union-square-had-a-legally-mandated-pavilion-for-protesting/
History of curfews: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/02/9-times-curfews-were-imposed-on-nyc-from-1638-to-2020/
History of riots: https://untappedcities.com/2020/06/01/10-riots-in-nycs-history/
19 min
June 23, 2020Ep 9: All Bodies Have Value with Angela O'Riley
Today, Angela O’Riley, founder of the Curvy Lab and I talk about the journey of breaking the status quo in fashion and showing that everybody has value.
Challenging the status quo of body size
Helping young people to see their authentic body in social media curated age
Self talk and how the little conversations that you have with yourself privately every day are what shape your reality
Busting the myth that curvy consumer is older
Expanded the fashion industry’s view of what is beautiful and see bodies differently
You can find Angela on:
Website: https://angelaoriley.com
Instagram & Twitter: @angelaoriley
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
Email: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders
32 min
June 18, 2020Ep 8: FemTech Focus: From Female Founder to Venture Capitalist with Dr. Brittany Barreto
Show Notes
Today, Dr. Brittany Barreto and I discuss defying the odds and naysayers to realize your dreams.
The love story with a double helix: I’ve been obsessed with DNA since the 8th grade. DNA is the code that makes you who you are.
Sensitivity and your career.
Find your tribe.
Recognizing if you have an entrepreneurial spirit. Pioneer in my family to go to college and get a doctorate. Bags and bags of dildo’s.
PTSD makes great leaders.
When you share your dream with naysayers.
The best ideas are always doubted.
A person who defies the odds - the gift of ignorance.
A scientist and a CEO - WHY NOT! Hit the barrier, why not?
How do we get through this?
Emotions in the workplace across every generation.
DNA based dating app in every state in the country.
Startup life and what it means to be a conscious leadership when dealing with genetics and technology.
When everyone pulls out, you pivot.
Pause. A minute makes a difference.
When our emotions are high our intelligence can stay high.
Resources: The Female Brain

You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
Email: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders
You can follow Dr. Brittany Barreto on:
WEBPAGES: https://femtechfocus.com + www.drbrittanybarreto.com
INSTAGRAM: @drbrittanybarreto
36 min
June 16, 2020Ep 7: And Then What Strategy with Lisa Skye Hain
Show Notes
Today, Lisa Skye Hain, co-founder of Primary and I talk about the journey of making your dreams into reality.
Reality of a big dream
The voice within
Trust the process and where we are in the moment
There is enough room for your idea
Going down the “And then what” road
Well-being as a primary focus
Three steps of when it’s time to pitch: networking & followup, having the pitch deck, and telling everyone you are raising money
You can get in touch with Lisa:
Website: https://liveprimary.com
Instagram & Twitter: @lisaskyehain
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders
50 min
June 11, 2020Ep 6: Leadership After Survivorship with Nubia DuVall Wilson
**Trigger warning: topic around child sexual abuse is mentioned. If at anytime you feel disassociated, overwhelmed or too much is happening, I invite you to be gentle and tend to you. Feel free to pause and come back to listen when you are ready. If you need to talk to an someone, there is a National Hotline at the end of the show notes. You matter.**

Show Notes

Today, Nubia, Founder of Cielo Consulting and I talk about growth personally, as a leader, a business owner, creative and different possibilities after trauma.
Learning how to communicate with yourself and others after trauma
Navigating yes and no
Disempowered to empowerment as a highly sensitive person
Journey from working for agencies to becoming a business owner of an agency
Tips for the creative process
Tips for those who have a survivor in their life
Tips on how to communicate your need for support as a survivor
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders

You can follow Nubia on:
WEBPAGE: https://www.nubiaduvall.com
INSTAGRAM: @encounterswithnubia
FACEBOOK: @encounterswithnubia
If listening to Nubia's story brought up something for you and perhaps need support, to talk to someone confidentially for yourself or tips on how to support friends and/or family, here are free resources:
https://www.nubiaduvall.com/support-us
the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline: https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
| National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
38 min
June 09, 2020Ep 5: Mindful Marketing with Lauren Dreeland
Show Notes
Today, Laureen Dreeland, founder of LTD Collective and I will be talking about collective leadership, owning your voice and staying authentic while marketing yourself
Common myth about solo journey of having to do everything yourself
Misconception about being self-made
Core value of being a leader is authenticity
How to be mindful marketers
Social media strategy—how to choose a platform and stay authentic
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
Email: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #voiceofimpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders
You can follow Lauren Dreeland on:
WEBPAGE: https://www.theltdcollective.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM: @theltdcollective
25 min
May 20, 2020Ep 4: Nurturing Authenticity Takes Practice with Ozeal Debastos
Episode 4 Show Notes

Today, Ozeal and I will be talking about ways to own your voice via voice vehicles, particularly podcasting and how to be your authentic self in the process.
If not now, when?
Voice vehicles
Podcasting can make a social impact
There’s room for your voice
Biggest ROI as a podcaster
Common things that hold people back from podcasting
It’s okay to start from scratch, pivot and shift
Discovering your authentic self
Two top questions regarding podcasting

You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
Email: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #VoiceofImpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders

You can find Ozeal on:
WEBPAGE: https://www.thinkozeal.com
INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @thinkzoeal
FACEBOOK: @thinkozeal1
28 min
May 20, 2020Ep 3: Building Awareness is Key with Melanin & Mental Health Part 2
Show Notes
Today, Eboni, Eliza and I continue the conversation from episode 2 about mental health
How to become self-aware
Questioning and challenging the inner bully and making peace with the inner bully
Why documenting your journey helps you uncover patterns and also serves as a reminder that you are not in the same place
Getting to know the different voices from Black & White Betty, Psychic Physllis, Negative Nancy, and more
Coping patterns to help deal with negative emotions
Inventory of wins practice
Our emotions as messengers
How to cope with anxiety
Tips for when you are looking for a therapist
You can find me on:
WEBPAGE: www.voiceofimpact.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM +TWITTER: @saharpaz
FACEBOOK: @saharpaz
#OwnYourVoicePodcast #VoiceofImpact #FindYourVoice #OwnYourVoice #ConciousLeaders

You can follow Melanin & Mental Health on:
WEBPAGE: https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com
EMAIL: [email protected]
INSTAGRAM: @melaninandmentalhealth
FACEBOOK: @melaninandmentalhealth
22 min

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All great leaders own their voice. This is something CEO and entrepreneur Sahar Paz knows all too well. With over 20 years experience coaching emotionally intelligent leaders, she's now bringing her…

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