SV Talk

My guest today is Edda Coleman, Edda is the beauty and brains behind a movement to empower women. As the Co-Founder of All In Together - Women Leading Change, Edda strives to close the gender gap in political and professional leadership. She’s been recognized by publications such as Forbes and Essence, and is the recipient of countless awards honoring her commitment to change and outstanding leadership. Edda is one of those women whose energy you can feel from a mile away, and it pulls you in...

My guest today is Libby Rasmussen. While most of us were nestled in a nook during the pandemic, Libby had the idea to lighten the mood by adding sparkle to her routine in the form of a disco ball, which garnered the attention of the New York Times. What began as a conversation with a fellow creative turned into an intriguing look into Libby's future self. In the mist of simply being herself, Libby gained thousands of followers and became an influencer by showing the world via social media the...

My guest today is Joy Pratcher. Joy has ascended from working corporate law, entertainment law, and as a sports agent to owning lucrative businesses. Joy is a wife and mother to two daughters, and shares that her life is better than she ever could have imagined. During our conversation Joy shared how she has relinquished her attachment to tomorrow, and insists on living in the present. In succumbing to a less rigid lifestyle during the pandemic, Joy had a deep desire to change the way s...

My guest today is Sahar Bitaraf. Sahar works in the ever evolving tech world. Similar to her industry, Sahar is ever evolving into a beautiful talented woman; walking in her confidence and holding court in rooms where she is one of few. During our conversation, Sahar shares her journey into the tech industry; and how she had to navigate her path to eventually gain the respect of those that doubted her. She explains that having to prove herself never impacted her ability to succeed, it only fe...

I'm thrilled to introduce today's guest to you, Kara Sax. Kara is a fellow Howard alum whom I have admired from afar for awhile, and it's my honor to have her as my first conversation of 2022. My goal during our conversation was to expose her awesomeness and allow you all to hear perspectives from this phenomenal woman. Kara is a high energy entrepreneur and mother that thrives off of her work, and thus her success. During our conversation, Kara recounts how she was recently faced with the be...

My guest today is Codie Elaine Oliver. Codie is a wife, a mother to 3 boys and she’s building an empire. As the CEO of Black Love incorporated, she wears many hats. She's the co-creator along with her husband and director of the highly popular show Black Love, and After Love as well as the host of, My New BFF podcast. During our conversation, Codie shares how she landed in the directors chair. When asked what inspired her to talk about love and focus on black love; Codie said, "I've talked ab...

My guest today is Nadya Okamoto. Nadya is the Co-Founder of the period product, August. While Nadya has propelled in her career, she shares that along her journey, she was forced to do some self-reflecting. In order to show up in life the way she needed and wanted to, she had to hit pause. During our conversation, Nayda was extremely transparent with what battles she has faced and spoke candidly about how medicine and self awareness has helped her navigate her mental health. While this was a ...

My guest on this episode is Ceta Walters. Ceta is the creator of Clark and Stone, a fashion, motherhood and travel blog, and most recently the Co-Host of Mom What Happens Live. During our conversation, Ceta speaks candidly about her journey through divorce and the day she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shares how her role as a stay-at-home mom motivated her to start something of her own."We take time for granted until it's in jeopardy" Ceta says, when asked about the importance of taki...

My guest today is Iman Ramadan. Iman is a creative in the field of fashion and the owner of The Fresh Hotel. Iman is a mother that applies a "do or die, now or never, this is me, my one and only life" to everything she does. Her passion doesn't end there; Iman is extremely community conscious. She shares her straightforward approach to having balance in her busy life, by prioritizing God and her community, which in turn places priority on her family. Iman goes on to explain, "anything that co...

My guest today is Alexandria Yates. Alex, as her friends call her, doesn't leave it to society to define her. She creates her own sense of normal, and puts her peace of mind before appeasing others. Alex explains that while society will try to define you, it's important to use your inner voice to transform social norms that try to limit you as a women, wife or mother. Instead, you should create your own narrative! Alex says, "comparison is the thief of joy; whatever is meant to be in your lif...