YES we are back with my first interview of this return season - Renae Bluitt. remember when Issa Rae said " I'm rooting for everybody Black" - well this is Renae but add Black women. She really is a stand for Black women living and being their best selves. We had a fantastic conversation when I sat down with her last summer. 
Renae L. Bluitt is a Brooklyn, New York-based filmmaker, digital content creator, and branding expert who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, Renae has gained valuable insight into Black women entrepreneur’s narratives — a passion that she recently channeled into her first film as Creator and Executive Producer of the documentary, “She Did That.” which premiered at the ESSENCE Music Festival and is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S., Canada, UK/Ireland, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. The film, which offers an up close and personal look at Black women entrepreneurs, addresses topics like the funding gap for women of color.
 
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Episode 116: Renae Bluitt on Black Women and their Pathway to Freedom

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This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Jamelia Donaldson from  the UK 
Jamelia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of TreasureTress — a monthly product subscription service for girls and women with kinky-curly hair and also the co-creator of The Teen Experience, a monthly workshop series which offers young black women to attend a series of personal development workshops for teens.
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SUMMARY 
How Jamelia got started and how she started to develop her organization, her vision, and why she wanted to be a lawyer.
Being the first subscription box pioneer in the UK, and the largest in the country/Europe.
You get to curate new products in the box each month. There are a few new black owned brands in the UK that are doing really really well.
How much of her business is dependent on the community that she has built around
The importance of moisturizing your skin. Moister meditation.
There is a re-claiming of self when someone is able to support each other with discovering and learning and learning.
The importance of giving yourself permission to be yourself. 
Entrepreneurship - She felt a burning desire inside of her that wouldn't let her settle, and she couldn't get her mind off of the idea of working for herself.
Leaving your job respectfully and with grace 
The importance of having a strong foundation of values and integrity when starting a new adventure.
What she is learning about entrepreneurship.
the Last time she cried - She felt like the rug got pulled from beneath her feet.
Self-talk and self-talk is a big part of the entrepreneurial battle. It is important to understand that you are not your business.
The importance of having a coach, mentors, therapists and friends.
How she  defines success
The importance of being happy in life and The importance of fulfilling your purpose and passion. 
His mom was always his biggest cheerleader, and she's always going to be for you.
The importance of seeing potential in others
In episode 152,  Jamelia Donaldson

Connect to Jamelia: https://www.instagram.com/jameliaisobsessed/

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Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of Community

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It's Climate Week NYC and we have an episode from the She's Got Drive Vault - Such a fantastic interview and one of my absolute favorite episodes. 
This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, co-founder of the climate initiative The All We Can Save Project, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet. You’ll find her at the nexus of science, policy, and communication, focused on climate solutions.
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In episode 151,  Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Connect to Ayana: https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/

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”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’  says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

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This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Coach Cass
An intuitive love coach and certified matchmaker for successful women. Coach Cass set stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TEDx presenter. She is on a mission to help busy women attract the type of love that fills their hearts with happiness and joy, She believes you can attract, choose, and keep love in your life with the right guidance. So when love eludes you, there is one woman who can help you capture it—and that's Coach Cass, America's Go-To Love Doctor
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In episode 150,  Coach Cass
SUMMARY 
In this episode we cover ALOT ... here is a summary of the areas. 

Coach Cass journey through unsuccessful relationships and her struggle with continually "dating the wrong guy." Her "defining moment" came after receiving numerous wedding invitations and wondering why she was still single.


Being a  "student of love," reading almost 100 books on the subject and interviewing couples who had been happily married for over 25 years.


The impact of  limiting beliefs in our  love life


Despite now being in a fulfilling marriage,  stressing no relationship is perfect and that both she and her husband are works in progress.


Many professional women are settling in relationships due to limited perspectives and preconceptions about love.


We talk about  advice given by friends and family can often be counterproductive or rooted in their own negative experiences.


Coach Cass works  with "marriage-minded women" or women seeking long-term partnerships, aiming to help them vet potential partners effectively.

Coach Cass gives relationship guidelines.

The importance of self-awareness and self-work in building a successful, fulfilling relationship. 

AND SO MUCH MORE ...
 

Connect to Coach Cass: https://www.instagram.com/inspiremany/
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If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!! 
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How to Break Free from Relationship Ruts: A Candid Conversation with Coach Cass

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This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Setoria Key 
Setoria - Singer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur, fell in love with the way music made her feel at the age of 6. Growing up, she sang in church, school choirs, and also explored the art of theater by participating in musical plays. Setoria won the R&B/Soul Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 and 2017 Josie Music Awards . Her single Say My Name won R&B/Soul Song of the Year at the 2018 Josie Music Awards. The song's music video also earned a nomination at the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards and a win at the 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival for Best Music Video.
Setoria delivered a new wave of sultry inspiration in her latest single, Back 2 Me. The jazzy/soul vibe reflects the inner thoughts of a woman who has finally decided to live her best life, but first, she must clean out her closet. The motivational banger earned the R&B/Soul Single of the Year Award at the 2022 JMAs. This year, Setoria will return to Nashville for the 2023 Josie Music Awards where she has been nominated for R&B/Soul Artist of the Year!
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In episode 149,  Setoria Key
SUMMARY 
In this episode we cover ALOT ... here is a summary of the areas. 
Stick to it and learn everyday 
How toastmasters helped me come out of my shell 
stuck with it and learn everyday 
The importance of surround yourself with likeminded people 
Suffering in silence and telling your story 
The power of choice in  life 
Living the life you want verse the life you have 
The power of telling your story is empowering 
How long it took to write the 'Back to Me'
taking Action and doing the work 
Living in your truth and letting go of pride 
Bringing light into the world

Connect to Setoria: https://www.instagram.com/setoria/
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Tune into episode 149 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
 
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BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Join our Facebook Community: 
If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive
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Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com
BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/

Setoria Key Says Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.  
This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Krystal Taylor
s a Certified Personal Trainer, Krystal Taylor has helped hundreds of people who are on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  She  doesn’t believe in fad diets, but instead adopting a healthier lifestyle. The change happens with our mindset first so that’s Krystal’s  focus.
 
As a former Adjunct Professor and Corporate Trainer, she  always had the desire to educate people.  While she enjoyed those jobs, she realized her  passion was to help people get healthier and look better. She decided to merge her training skills and love for fitness to be able to provide the best programs she can for my clients and gain specializations in Fitness Nutrition and Weight Management.
She offers virtual training programs (meal and exercise), unique fitness products (playing cards), and consultations
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In episode 148,  Krystal Taylor
 
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If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!! 
Tune into episode 148 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
 
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BUY and Download  or theme song by Setoria Key -  "Back to me"  https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Join our Facebook Community: 
If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive
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Episode 116: Renae Bluitt on Black Women and their Pathway to Freedom

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