Earlier this year I shared with all of you what my word for this 2023 was: ROAR! Well, today I’m going to uncover the meaning of ROAR for me, why I came up with this word, and the amazing inspiration behind it.

Tune in to this episode to understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how to incorporate these principles into how we recruit, onboard, take accountability, and retain new team members. This is the beginning of my ROAR series, and I’m so excited to start sharing all of this with you!

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. The reasons you need to have diversity, equity, and inclusion in your business.
2. The meaning of the word ROAR for me.
3. Implementing ROAR the right way, to thrive in network marketing.

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Maisha Dible, Global Entrepreneurs Diversity Coach, is joining us today to help us understand the reasons why black women struggle to get into higher positions in Network Marketing. It is important to recognize the challenges that arise and create an environment where black women can thrive and reach their highest potential. By providing equal access to resources, opportunities, and support, we can work towards a more equitable future in Network Marketing.

Maisha is a top Network Marketer and is here to help + coach entrepreneurs and business owners to learn skills that will help them grow a diverse team. These skill sets helps open minds to recognize diverse people and increases the ability to start conversations with the right people, effectively.

A look at what we talked about:

1. The struggles of people of color to get to the top of companies.
2. Why it is essential for businesses to have diversity and inclusion.
3. How valuable it is to feel representation inside your workplace.

You can find Maisha on...
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/maishadible/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/maidible/

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~Dr. Raymona

TaChelle Lawson, Professional DEI Speaker, Diversity Strategist, and President of FIG Strategy & Consulting joins us today for a special episode to talk about a situation that many women of color struggle with, the lack of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Tune in as TaChelle tells us all about her background and her experiences being a woman of color in business where many times she was the only black woman in the room. She shares how she gained the confidence to stand up for herself time and time again and why it is time to stand up during all situations even when they’re not happening directly to you.

A look into this discussion:

1. The reason why it is so important to have diversity and inclusion in your business.
2. The difficulties of being someone of color and a woman in any industry.
3. How having diversity goes beyond people's looks.

Connect with TaChelle:

Website: www.tachellelawson.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tachellylawson

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Kirsty’s passion behind her business is fueled by her personal experiences. She began learning about how and why she thought differently than the people around her, and has turned that curiosity turned into a career.

Kirsty Carden is a holistic business mentor, certified neuro linguistic programming master, and host of the podcast TRANSFORM with Kirsty Carden. She works with aspiring and current female entrepreneurs, putting them in an environment for success and confidently growing aligned businesses online.

You can find Kirsty on…

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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kirstycardencoach
Website https://www.kirstycarden.com/

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Natalie Bullen founded Unapologetic Wealth to eradicate poverty in communities of color via entrepreneurship. She wants her network to know that you can’t budget your way out of poverty or even middle class, and helps her community build wealth with skills they already have and learn how to get comfortable asking for business.

Natalie Bullen is a pricing strategy expert, sales coach, and owner of Unapologetic Wealth, LLC. She teaches coaches, consultants, and expert online service providers to raise their prices, view sales as a service, and unlock their sales genius so they can step into the wealth they deserve and desire.

You can find Natalie on…

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticwealth/?hl=en
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Ladylyricist06
Website https://unapologeticwealth.com/

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~Dr. Raymona

On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Juanika Cuthbertson, entrepreneur and author, to talk about authenticity in business. Tune into this episode for an energetic conversation about leading with authenticity, and how that helps you move from selling to sharing, which builds stronger communities and relationships.

Juanika Cuthbertson is an expert in strategy and development, brand differentiation, and content marketing for women business-owners. She is an author, award-winning international speaker, and CEO of Ladypreneur Academy, LLC.

You can find Juanika on…

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ladypreneur/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/theladypreneur/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iamladypreneur/
Website http://theladypreneur.com/

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~Dr. Raymona

On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Dr. PBJ, who disrupts burnout in “heart-workers”; achievers who serve from a heart of purpose. “Just because you’re in the same room doesn’t mean you’re having the same experience”, says Dr. PBJ, and wants listeners to begin building relationships by relating through emotions.

Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, also known as Dr. PBJ, is an educator of almost 25 years and an executive coach of over 10 years. She holds a doctoral degree in Education Administration, served in executive leadership at colleges and universities, and facilitates leadership training. She founded EduCare Training and Consulting, LLC and much of her work is specifically focused on equipping and freshing educators.

You can find Dr. PBJ on…

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drpatricebucknerjackson/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drpatricebucknerjackson
YouTube https://youtube.com/user/judiciallady
Website https://www.patricebucknerjackson.com/

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Curiosity and creativity, and commitment are essential in successful diversity and inclusion, says Sheliza Jamal. Having an open mind and expanding the content that you’re exposed to is a great first step in your personal journey of diversity. In this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona and Sheliza talk about how to give your community the tools it needs to increase diversity and inclusion.

Sheliza Jamal is the founder and Executive Director of Curated Leadership Inc., a coaching firm that fosters partnerships with leadership teams, non-profits, and corporations to develop their knowledge in the areas of equity and diversity to build inclusive communities.

You can find Sheliza on…

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/curatedleadership/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelizajamal/?originalSubdomain=ca
Website www.curated-leadership.com

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Do your clients look JUST like you? Why is that and what message are you sending? This week’s episode features Beth Ruffin, CEO of The Everyday Inclusionist, who dives into using data, values, and authentic relationships to build diverse communities.

Beth Ruffin is a leader, educator, author, TEDx speaker, cultural disruptor, and CEO of The Everyday Inclusionist; a boutique consulting firm focused on teaching leaders how to include themselves and others. She helps her clients identify how they are celebrating differences and reflecting diversity.

You can find Beth on…
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebethruffin/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-ruffin-mba/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebethruffin

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On this week’s episode, Dr. Raymona welcomes Helen Thacker, solopreneur and podcast host, for a refreshing conversation about leadership, empowerment, and treating people like people. Helen talks about why understanding and educating yourself that others have different ways of thinking is essential in business and why making others feel seen and heard empowers them.

Helen Thacker leads a growing, global team in the network marketing industry and has been a solo entrepreneur for 15 years. She helps women reach greatness and be unapologetically ambitious and wants to inspire change in her industry. She’s also the host of the Millionaire Mindset Women podcast.

You can Find Helen on…

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/helenthacker/
Website https://www.helenthacker.com/business-builders
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessbuilderonline

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Thank you for listening! ~Dr. Raymona