On episode 15 of Speak Life, we have the esteemed Dr. Rhoda Donat-Flowers! She is a medical doctor, certified executive coach, and successful business advisor. The wisdom and knowledge she imparted with us is unmatched and remarkably insightful! Listen as she shares her background and upbringing, the importance of bringing the gap between people of different communities, and the power of playing your position within an organization.

Anthony, Michael, and Dan Rose, aka The Rose Brothers currently run The Diversified Companies, a leading insurance agency known for its commitment to clearly communicate moral and ethical values by continually striving to make a positive impact on the lives of its associates, employees, and clients. Anthony M. Rose serves as the company’s President and CFO. Michael J. Rose, Jr., is the CMO while Dan is the COO of The Diversified Companies. Anthony, Mike, and Dan have been in the business for 30, 20, and 14 years respectively. The company was started by their father, Michael Rose in 1979. In this interview, they share their respective journeys to the insurance world, their reasons for joining the family business, and the benefits of being laser-focused in business.

Joe Tillman is the Vice President of The Raine Group, an integrated merchant bank advising and investing in high-growth sectors of technology, media, and telecom. Prior to his career in finance, he worked as a Private Equity & VC Lawyer at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.  In 2016, he was honored by the New York City Bar Association with the Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award. In this Speak Life interview, he discloses his upbringing, the benefits of artificial technology in society, and he shares pertinent advice to all individuals looking to pursue a career of their choosing.

On Episode 12 of Speak Life, we have Jamel Semper! With a career in law spanning over 15 years, his wealth of knowledge of our legal system is immense! Due to his notable work in law over the years, he was nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as a United States district judge and received his judicial commission on December 1, 2023. With the legal system being the bedrock of our society, Jamel is humbled to have the opportunity to uphold it.

Dan De Nose is a passionate social entrepreneur, public speaker, and author. He is the founder and Executive Director of “Leaders of the 21st Century”, a global-aspiring nonprofit whose mission is to develop civic minded youth leaders in urban communities and prepare them for the world of work through leadership and professional development. He is also the CEO of De Nose LLC which provides tailored transformational presentations for school districts, conferences, staff development, youth programs, colleges/universities and more. In this episode, Dan delves into his challenging upbringing, how he developed his non-profit organization, and why he has a heart to help young people all over the country.

Ryan Merritt is a seasoned real estate lending executive with over 25 years of experience in the business. He is the Founder, CEO & Chief Lending Officer of Morlen Capital Advisors, a boutique Commercial Mortgage Brokerage firm that advises individual clients and corporations on all matters in commercial real estate finance. He is also currently the chairman and COO of Dwelio, a digital real estate referral platform that empowering realtors across the U.S. and Canada. In this Speak Life interview, he discusses all thing real estate from commercial to residential lending to staying updated with new market trends.

Malik Carey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Family Healing Center. Born & raised in Newark, NJ, he overcame mountainous adversity and is now in the business of healing families. He is currently the Director of men’s ministry at his church home Christ Church in New Jersey and a passionate mental health advocate. In this Speak Life episode, he discusses his arduous journey to success, and the importance of creating a holistic safe haven for people, and shares a candid and honest message to the business community.

Gabriel Ericson-Singh is an insurance agency owner and an all-around humanitarian. He has worked in inner-city programs in the Midwest for 15 years, eventually becoming a ministry leader. His caring heart and love for people led him to Ghana, Pakistan, and Liberia, where he assisted in building orphanages for families in need. Gabe is also a power player in the life insurance industry. Listen as Gabe shares his story in full in this Speak Life interview. 

Eric Rojas is a businessman, brand builder, and an all-around man of service. He is the CCO and Founder of Six+One, a NYC agency dedicated to building relationships with brands and their consumers that go beyond the purchase of a product. In 2018, Eric started a non-profit organization called “For the Greater Hood” which places values and dignity into the lives of homeless people. In this Speak Life episode, he shares his love for creativity, the importance and psychology behind brand building, and how “For the Greater Hood” impacts the lives of the community.

In Episode 6, we have life insurance agency owners Nina & Hayden Hill! This dynamic couple has found massive success in the life insurance industry at a young age. Today, they use their experiences in the field to coach rising entrepreneurs from all walks of life. In this episode, they share their respective journeys, discuss the power of self-efficacy, and how they sow seeds into the agents they work alongside.