Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories

Tuesday, October 25
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 3, Episode 6: Sedruola Maruska

Sedruola Maruska is an equity, inclusion and diversity consultant and coach, host of the award-winning podcast Diversity Dish, speaker and aspiring author. We discuss moving around the states as she grew up, her family and parent's journey immigrating to the United States as a young couple from Haiti, and navigating an ever-changing career. Sedroula's passion is helping people navigate culture and build equity and inclusion into their lives and communities.

Mentioned:
Diversity Dish Podcast: http://diversitydish.com
Sedrula Instagram: http://instagram.com/sedruola
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/sedruolamaruska
Patreon: http://patreon.com/sedruolamaruska

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How to Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall

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Tuesday, October 18
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 3, Episode 5: Kelvin Weathers

In this episode I speak with Kelvin L Weathers - speaker, life coach, educational consultant, and mentor. He runs Weathers Enterprise and is an Online Sales Consultant. Kelvin is co-author of a recent Amazon Best Selling Anthology entitled ‘Still I Thrive’.

We discuss his family life growing up in Texas, mental health, his work mentoring young men in his community, and his drive to be of service to others.

Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvinweathers
https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/speakers/447663/Kelvin-Weathers
Book: Still I Thrive

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Tuesday, October 11
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 3, Episode 4: Tina Rix

Hear about how Master Healer, Trauma Expert, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Expert, Celebrity Trauma Therapist, and musician, Tina Rix, came to be a mental health therapist and advocate. We also discuss her musical inspirations and aspirations, and her film project. 

Just a quick warning, there is discussion of sexual and emotional abuse in our conversation.

Tina has a heart to help others in whatever way she can. Born and raised in Texas, the Nigerian American R&B/pop-soul artist has been crafting and creating art, using multiple mediums from an early age. After years of placing her musical talents on hold, Rix decided to take her musical aspirations more seriously. 'No Looking Back', a musical journey that aims to spark a flame in listeners that promotes health, healing, elevation and self-love, is Tina Rix’s album that is now available - go check it out!

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Tina Rix Music
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Better Path Counseling
Music and Mental Health Doc

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Tuesday, October 4
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 3, Episode 3: Shayna Hammond

In this episode we speak with consultant, coach, and author Shayna Hammond! We discuss Shayna's experience becoming a principal at 25 years old, the importance of incorporating emotional intelligence into work environments (and all environments!), and her work as a consultant and coach.

Shayna is the founder of IndigoWomen, a coaching & consulting practice dedicated to creating spaces, methods, and conditions for Black women in leadership to thrive. In this capacity, Shayna coaches individuals and groups of Black women leaders from around the globe in a spiritually-inspired and research-based coaching methodology created by and for Black women.

In her new book, Indigo Woman: How to Thrive in Leadership and Life, Shayna inspires readers to rejuvenate their mind, body and spirit so they can lead more authentic, effective, and sustainable lives.

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Shayna Renee Website
Lead for Liberation
Indigo Women Community
Instagram
Shayna's Book: BECOMING AN INDIGOWOMAN: How To Thrive In Leadership And Life

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Tuesday, September 27
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 3, Episode 2: Pamala McCoy

In this episode I connected with Pamala McCoy, a purpose driven credit industry professional with a career that spans over 25 years. Pamala shares her story of growing up in a military family, her connection with her husband who also served in the military, a life changing car accident while she was in college, and her passion to serve in many areas of the community. In recent years she has launched both BONA5D CREDIT CONSULTANTS, LLC to provide tools need to “FUEL THEIR FINANCIAL POTENTIAL™” and B5™ REAFFIRM to provide a behavior modification tool designed to help females shift their mindset and transform their negative thought process into powerful positive self-talk. Pamala shares more about both businesses in our conversation!

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B5Reaffirm Facebook
Bona5d Facebook
Linked In
Twitter
B5Reaffirm Instagram
Bona5d Instagram
Youtube

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Tuesday, September 20
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 3, Episode 1: Larry Roberts Jr.

Larry Roberts Jr. is the owner of seven barber college locations, including one in the Cook County Department of Corrections and one in a community college. He also has a retail location inside of Walmart with more locations pending. Larry is a master of his craft and started cutting hair at 13. You’ll not only hear about his journey as a barber, but also his accomplishments and aspirations as a musician and entrepreneur. 

Mentioned:
Larry's Barber College Website
Instagram: @larryroberts_jr and @larrysbarbercollege
Emani Roberts - Chef: @chefemaninicole
Larry Roberts Sr.

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Tuesday, August 9
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Season 2, Episode 25: Season 2 Finale w Darius Heggins

Join us for a brief wrap up of Season 2 of Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories with co-creator, Darius Heggins. 
A huge thank you to all of our guests this season and all of our listeners so far! We look forward to returning with new episodes in September!

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Tuesday, August 2
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Season 2, Episode 24: Gahrey Ovalle

This episode was recorded back in March when spring was just beginning to spring and the conversation turned out to be one of the most inspirational we have had in terms of being active in the community and growing personally. Gahrey Ovalle shares about growing up traveling to visit family rooted all over the world, being a part of community activism as a family from a young age, and what he is doing now to inspire others into action. Gahrey encourages everyone to “Grow forward and give back”, finding purpose in service of others.

A successful entrepreneur and social activist, Gahrey Ovalle has strived to heal and strengthen Black and Brown communities for almost 25 years. With Unjustified, his bestselling book, he provides insights so that many more are able to find their own success for themselves, their families, and their communities. He encourages people to “say less and do more” because conversation is good, but action is gold!

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Gahrey Ovalle Website
Instagram: @gahreyovalle
Unjustified by Gahrey Ovalle

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Tuesday, July 26
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Season 2, Episode 23: Marc Cayce

Marc Cayce shares stories of his journey through many career transitions to get to where he is today as a film writer, director, and producer. From the police department straight out of high school in Detroit to landing his first acting gig on the Young and the Restless to producing work that inspires, educates, and encourages critical thinking. You’ll hear about his recent releases like Flint Tale and Black Skin as well as some upcoming projects. A portion of our conversation will be shared at a later date as a special episode where we discuss the media’s portrayal of those in the Black community, Black men, and interracial couples. I look forward to sharing that with you all as a bonus episode before the end of this season!

Marc Cayce is an American film writer, director, and producer. His First film Nikita Blues was selected for the HBO Short Film Competition at the Acapulco Black Film Festival in Acapulco, Mexico.

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Marc Cayce IMDB
Instagram
Flint Tale
Black Skin
Nikita Blues

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Tuesday, July 19
Take Notice: Amplifying Black Stories
Season 2, Episode 22: Hadriana Leo

In this conversation with Hadriana Leo you will hear stories about growing up as the youngest of several siblings in the tight-knit community of St. Lucia, her relationship with her parents, mental health, and the powerful work that she is now doing with women by bringing emotional intelligence to personal finance. 

Hadriana Leo is The Money Navigator™. As a Wealth Coach, Strategist and Consultant, she is on a mission to inspire, empower and equip women to unapologetically create wealth. Her unique methodology connects the head and heart so women can confidently walk their path to lasting wealth and legacy!

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Hadriana Leo Website
Hadriana Leo Speaker Page
Facebook
LinkedIn
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Clubhouse: @moneynavigator

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