The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

In Episode 31, Tina and Carlton Northern have a powerful conversation about his highs and lows in the hair industry as Aretha Franklin's hair stylist. We're talking about honesty with mistakes, culture, tips for aspiring salon owners, mentorship, and more. What is T's Takeaway? "Show up 45 minutes early."

From excelling as a woman in the military to dominating the hair industry, Tiffany Lacroix's determination and vision has taken her far. Listen as she unpacks how she ran towards her dreams in every age and stage of life, and even just recently as the "What's the Big Idea? 2019" winner. What is T's Takeaway? "Look for opportunities."

Rose Queener talks about overcoming pivotal health issues and abuse, founding her nonprofit, and what it’s really like to own a salon. Wondering when to make the decision to start your own business? This episode is a must. 

Bisi Soji-oyawoye (CEO) and Dr. Folake Ouokum are two outstanding leaders from the John Maxwell Team. Don't miss listening to this episode packed with wisdom from each woman's transformation story! Learn how to BE Causative by becoming a change agent in your own life and in others lives. What is T's Takeaway? “If you cant change it, keep walking.”

In this episode we hear about Amelia Caccia’s process of compassion toward her family members. Known as someone who sticks with people throughout tough conversations, Amelia shares how she was transformed into a leader who separates what is personal vs. what is not personal. BONUS: In the second half of this episode we hear from Paul Mitchell Phase 2 students at Farmington Hills. What is T’s Takeaway? “In order to help them, I have to help myself first.”

Julie and Gregg Gorman have been married for 20 years and have authored 5 books on marriage. They create digestable, life-transformational marriage materials. In this episode we hear them hit on making marginal differences to improve drastically and the value of investing and being intentional in your marriage. What is T’s Takeway? “A happy marriage is less about picking the right mate as it is becoming the right mate.” www.GormanLeadership.com

Jesse Smith failed 101 times at auditions before he nailed his first gig as a dancer. After bullying and an interrupted attempted suicide, he decided to create rigid boundaries with people he surrounded himself with. His transformation is filled with commitment, vision, and a bold perspective of inherent self-worth. What is T's Takeaway? “Your life is not determined by your circumstances. You choose what to do with your circumstances and that will determine your outcome.” 

Jamie Chapman’s degenerative hearing condition produced an internal transformation in her leadership. She talks about her everyday struggles, the power in sharing your story, and what it is to really listen. What is T’s Takeaway? “My hearing is weakness, but my truth is strength.”

Sheri Riley compels us to live in peace. Her once-in-a-lifetime experiences led her to realize that “we spend 100 percent of the time on 10% of who we are.” She shares how to identify who you are, how to identify what you want, and to give yourself permission. What is T’s Takeaway? “Be a disrupter in your own life.”