Talented Amateurs Podcast

In this episode we have Charles Hunt Founder of the Audacity Firm.

Charles who is a Resilience Expert, Adjunct Professor, and motivational speaker and through the Audacity Firm he provides services in Coaching, Training as well as life impacting speaking engagements both in-person and virtual.

Charles, is a well sought out accomplished speaker and his TEDX - What Trauma has Taught Me About Resilence has been one of the highly rated TED Talks.

Tiffany Young who is Director of Equity and Diversity at Washoe County School District in Reno NV, She is also Founder of Tiffany Young Consulting focused on leading programs and policies addressed through an equitable and culturally responsive lens,

Tiffany is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada Reno and is an advocate for families, community, young women, leadership, and education. She is a public speaker, trainer, workshop facilitator and community collaborator.

We will discuss in the episode how Tiffany is helping clients shift their culture and helping them drive inclusion across their organization. In this episode she will discuss the following: 

May Macaria-Smith Founder of May I Hire You an Career transition Executive Coach company where they support and guide professionals through their career transition through Executing Job Search, Career Coaching and Planning. May as an Executive Talent Acquisition Consultant and Career Coach and has over 20+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition and recruiting. 

In this Episodes we will discuss the following: 

In this episode we talk with Chantelle Rodgers who is Director at Music Matters in Rotterdam and Founder of IXL Sickle Cell Awareness based in the Netherlands. We will learn more about what she does with Music Matters, which gives young people in Rotterdam a boost in finding their own way in the world of music education and talent development.

We will also hear how she is impacting Sickle Cell awareness through her work with the organization IXL Sickle Cell Awareness based in the Netherlands.  We will also dive into the work and impact she is driving in the community across Rotterdam and Amsterdam. 

In this Episode we talk with Branden Williams Founder and CEO of Seeds To STEM

Seeds to STEM (STS) is a non-profit organization that works successfully to evaluate, educate and develop students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

We will learn more today about how Branden is addressing the huge disparity in STEM education between economically disadvantaged youth in the Dallas/Fort Worth community and learn more about his passion this field and how he is using culturally relevant science projects to change perspectives related to STEM. 

Kate Pate, who is the Associate Athletics Director for External Operations and Senior Woman Administrator at Longwood University in Farmville VA

She has nearly two decades of experience in college athletics, including time as a head coach and assistant coach, director of marketing and promotions, and as a professor of athletics business and marketing. Her coaching experience spans both the Division I and Division II levels

In this episode I  talk with Kamila Elliott McDonnough who is a Certified Financial Planner professional with nearly two decades of financial industry experience. She also holds a B.A and MBA from The Pennsylvania State University.

Kamila is President of GRID 202 Partners a registered investment advisory firm based in Washington, D.C., and North Carolina. They work with professionals, small business owners and institutions on their investment goals and objectives

Kamila is on the Board of Directors for the CFP Board and will serve as President Elect for 2021. The CFP Board of Directors is the policy-making and oversight body of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. for over 87,000 professionals in the U.S.

Today we will have a discussion on building Wealth, Financial Planning and learn more about some of the work she is doing to support women investors and her mission in building generational wealth for communities of color

In this Episode I talk with Edouard Claude Oussou who is based in Gabon Africa

He is Founder and CEO for Scientia Africa based in Gabon Africa, where they assembles digital services dedicated to education. They use Technology and software to provide access to online digital services for educational communities which included colleges and high schools, as well as for      students and their families

Edouard has received several distinctions across Africa such as the Top 40 Education Innovators in Africa by the African Union Commission in 2019 and the distinction for Technological Innovation in Education at the Gabonese's Awards 2018

Edouard will share how Scientia is Educating  Africa through digital transformation and how he is expanding his service across the Continent in the the countries of the Ivory Coast and Comoros. 

We will also learn about his experience in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders program which Invest in a new generation of young African leaders who are shaping the continent’s future in Business, Tech and Civic engagement. The program also helps deepen partnerships and connections between the United States and Africa.

Cynthia Daniels @cyndanielsco who is Owner and Chief Event Strategist for Cynthia Daniels & Co. She has been recognized by Black Enterprise and Essence Magazine for her work in Memphis with Memphis Black Restaurant Week generating over $1M dollars for Black owned restaurants in Memphis. She will share how she is creating stories and experiences for clients through her events. Learn how she is finding her voice as a change agent and her focus on driving economic empowerment and celebrating Black excellence in the Memphis community

Today I will be talking with Rashad Goins and Sheldon Spratt owners of INAME Apparel a fashion brand based in Charlotte NC. The brand has a unique message as it highlights the social injustice that is happening across our community. Rashad and Sheldon will also share how they are driving social justice in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. They will also highlight the journey of being business owners as they navigate the domestic and international markets as well as share some of the key projects they have in store for 2021. As you tune in, I hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to checkout @inamesapprel on Instagram and online at www.inameapparel.com.