The Dr. Will Show Podcast

On this episode, I Zoom in Tae'lur Alexis and we chat about her journey to becoming a Front-End Engineer.

Tae'lur Alexis is a Seattle, WA.-based Software Engineer and founder of http://codeeveryday.io . When she's not coding, she's advocating for alternative education and building her platform which is dedicated to providing resources and mentorship to web developers, especially those who are underrepresented. She also produces content on her YouTube channel on life in tech.

You can connect with Tae'lur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TaelurAlexis

On this episode, I Zoom in Maiko Sakai and we chat about niching down and finding your ideal client.

Maiko Sakai, the founder of Airtight Concepts, is a business growth strategy consultant a.k.a. secret weapon, confidant, adviser & silent partner to her 7-figure clients who are creative entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs.

She also organizes a Meetup group, Growth-Driven Entrepreneurs Worldwide.

As a self-proclaimed “Queen of Counterintuitive Strategies,” she provides effective but not-so-conventional strategies to boost sustainable profitability for her clients’ businesses by utilizing both quantitative & qualitative assessments.

Originally from Yokohama, Japan, Maiko considers herself a New Yorker, loves ethnic foods of all kinds, and is a sucker for ultra-contemporary design & exotic houseplants. She earned her MBA from Johnson School of Management, Cornell University.

Find out more: www.maikosakai.com | @MaikoSakaiBiz

On this episode, I Zoom in Ashley J. Hobbs and we chat about how to move in your purpose.

Ashley is a writer and producer who creates content experiences from the crash site of faith, creativity, wellness, and culture. She is passionate about encouraging, informing, and connecting everyday people through honest narrative and nuanced art. Connect with her on Twitter & Instagram: @ashleylatruly. Check out her work at www.ashleyjh.com.

On this episode, I Zoom in Jessica Tevaga and we chat about pushing forward and reclaiming your power.

Jessica Tevaga is the owner of social media marketing firm; JT Marketing. She is the co-author of “20 Beautiful Women”, Huffington Post Contributor, fitness model and mother of 3. Jessica’s achievements were acknowledged as she was crowned to represent the state of Illinois in a National Beauty Pageant. Jessica focuses on living your best life and finding joy everyday.

You can connect with Jessica on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jessica_Tevaga

On this episode, I Zoom in Natalia LeMoyne and we chat about her work as a Google Certified Trainer.

Natalia LeMoyne is the Coordinator for Instructional Technology at the Guilderland Central School District. She's a Google Education Certified Trainer and Innovator, EdTech enthusiast and bilingual in Spanish and English. Natalia started her teaching journey in Buenos Aires, Argentina as a ELL educator and ultimately found her passion for Edtech while working for the North Carolina Public School system. She holds a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology. Specializes in bridging curriculum with technology through a myriad of methodologies focusing on Task Based Learning. She oversees the Chromebook 1:1 program, Google Apps management and the iPads at her district.

Natalia has worked with Google Earth Outreach and National Geographic to create curriculum content for the new web based Google Earth. In addition to being part of the Google Earth Advisory board for the North Eastern United States she is also a board member of the Educational Technology Advisory Committee for the NYS Education Department.

She also offers training for the North Eastern Regional Information Center (NERIC) in Upstate New York, NYSCATE (New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education) throughout New York State and has been a presenter for the EdTech Team Google Summits in Guilderland, NY.

She enjoys Salsa dancing and cooking in her free time.

You can connect with Natalia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NataliaLeMoyne

On this episode, I Zoom in Allyson Apsey and we chat about her work as an author, speaker, and mission to inspire people to search for the serendipity in life.

Allyson is passionate about celebrating the strengths in the staff and students she serves. She has been an educator for over 20 years, spending 15 of those years as a school leader. She has worked with students from preschool through high school, and is currently an elementary principal. She is transparent, vulnerable, eternally optimistic, and she doesn’t ask questions unless she is open to the answers.

Despite the fact that she never wanted to step foot in a school again after graduation, there is no where else she’d rather spend her days. You will find her dancing with students in the hallways in the mornings with her JammyPack, and in classrooms throughout the day. She doesn’t have a chair at her desk because you won’t often find her there.

Allyson’s background includes being certified in William Glasser’s Choice Theory, being a Certified Trauma-Informed Practitioner in Education, and she is the author of The Path to Serendipity. In addition, she serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Michigan Elementary and Middle Schools Principals Association as the State and Federal Relations Coordinator.

Allyson is a dynamic speaker who fills the room with energy. She specializes in captivating presentations that are emotional journeys for all present. The participants are laughing, crying, surprised, and reflecting throughout their time together. She often incorporates multimedia technology tools to support the interactive format. There is no doubt that participants walk out of her keynotes or presentations changed, with new perspectives, new goals, and strategies to implement right away.

Popular topics from Allyson Apsey:

Finding Your Own Path to Serendipity

Supporting Students, Staff and Families Affected by Trauma

Leading From the Inside Out

Embracing Challenges

Building Strong, Positive Relationships

Creating Need-Satisfying Environments Where People Thrive

Leading Through Learning

Bringing the Fun Back to our Hard Work

A Grateful, Hopeful, and Joyful Life

Leading the Whole Teacher

Own Your Story

In addition to this list of topics, Allyson can customize a presentation for your organization or event.

You can connect with Allyson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllysonApsey

On this episode, I Zoom in Bloggin Brandi and we chat about blogging and content creation that leads to thought leadership.

Brandi is a new media triple threat: YouTuber, author, and keynote speaker. After going to college and climbing the ranks of the Corporate Ladder Brandi’s inner entrepreneur spirit couldn’t be contained any longer. She knew it wasn’t her story. Tired of no one listening to her ideas. She traded in her day job on Wall Street with one of the world’s largest financial institutions.

Brandi likes to work smarter not harder finding unconventional ways to accomplish the everyday conventional tasks of life. She left corporate america taking her life from desks to destinations. Starting a journey which all began by shopping at Goodwill and selling those items online for cash Brandi went from trading stocks to trading socks and toys for BIG bucks.

Discovering she was onto something she pushed the limits further, and started selling everything she owned except for a laptop, suitcase and her dogs. By automating her business and taking it on the road, her passion led her to the doorsteps of Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and the list keeps on growing.

Along the way, Brandi started to learn the power of Social Media. Bloggin Brandi puts the Brandi in Branding hosting her popular YouTube Series “Brand Like A Boss” where she teaches you everything you need to know about Building A Brand Online.

You can also follow Brandi on her journey via her travel vlog RVersity (A University for RVers)!

You can connect with Bloggin Brandi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blogginbrandi

On this episode, I Zoom in Chappel Billings and we chat about the importance of creating content to build your authority in your niche.

Chappel Billings has almost two decades of experience in the education sector as a special education teacher, administrator, and instructional designer. She now serves as Founder and Education Consultant for Chappel Billings LLC. Chappel advises training professionals to leverage technology tools and effective strategies to create transformative training experiences.

Chappel is also a podcast host for The Busy EduProfessionals Podcast. A show that provides information and inspiration for Life Before, During and After the Bell.

Aside from her professional endeavors, Chappel enjoys spending time with family, dancing to house music and hitting the trails on her bike.

She is available for speaking engagements, professional development opportunities, and consultations.

Social Media

Web: www.chappelbillingsid.com

Twitter: @chappelbillings

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chappel-billings

Email: [email protected]

On this episode, I Zoom in Jasmine Womack and we chat about her journey from full-time educator to full-time entrepreneur.

Jasmine Womack is a book publisher and consultant who teaches women how to own their voice, organize their ideas, self-publish their books and use their books to build their business.

She's helped hundreds of clients write and publish their books, and develop their content for speaking, masterclasses, and online programs so they can expand their reach and their revenue.

As a generational educator with (previous) 12 years experience in public middle school education, Jasmine has seen first-hand the power of education to transform lives and change bloodlines. She enjoys helping women to own the power within themselves, and encouraging women to share their stories to increase their impact and create income. She does this by speaking, coaching, and hosting training seminars and workshops.

In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys relaxing with her husband and cuddling with her children under a blanket while eating popcorn and watching animated movies.

You can learn more about Jasmine and her work at website: https://www.jasminewomack.com/

You can connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack/

On this episode, I Zoom in Autumn Arnett and chat about the history and future of HBCUs.

Autumn A. Arnett is a Washington, D.C.-based journalist and editor, whose work centers around issues of equity and access in education. She presently serves as senior editor for education at U.S. News & World Report, and is the author of Let’s Stop Calling It an Achievement Gap: How public education in the United States maintains disparate experiences for students of color, which will be released by Information Age Publishing in Winter 2018.

A former editor of Education Dive, HBCU Digest and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education, Autumn’s work has also appeared in The Atlantic and Complex Magazine. She has moderated and participated in numerous panels around issues of access, opportunities and outcomes for African-American students.

In 2014, Autumn founded Out of Bounds Magazine, a publication dedicated to exploring the political, social and economic issues in amateur, collegiate and professional athletics. In her free time, Autumn also serves as a copy editor for the Journal of African American Males in Education and a contributor to the National Association of Black Journalists’ NABJ Journal. She volunteers extensively with K-12 students and serves as a mentor to several college-aged students. Autumn is a graduate of Clark Atlanta University.

You can connect with Autumn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A2Arnett