Today three leaders from the Community Housing Development Corporation share their insights in improving housing, financial literacy and how Californian's can get into a home. We will also discuss how California residents can obtain plugin/electric vehicles through CHDC's Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP).

Girls Academic Leadership Academy was founded by Dr. Elizabeth Hicks, the lead writer on the GALA school design, which was unanimously approved by the LAUSD Board of Education. She fought to bring an all-girls PUBLIC school model to LAUSD for over 3 years, and her passion for providing a world-class STEM education for girls led her to the creation of GALA.

Dr. Renee Fraser opened the show by asking our guest, Theresa Edy Kiene, CEO of the Girl Scouts Los Angeles, to share some of the issues facing girls today regarding mental health and the concerns about girls’ independence. Further, how does the Girl Scouts help prepare girls for life, inculcating character, courage, and confidence?

Our guest, Noel Massie, recognized a gap in the leadership literature - managers elevated to run operations with limited training. Many corporations have pulled back on training. We often elevate our best workers, but they may not be the best leaders. Noel's new book helps all of us be better leaders. It starts with knowing the fundamentals values - integrity, trust, respect and realize you are always "on". As Noel explains - leading is a profession , we need to act on that. The book shares how to lead and includes practical tips, lists and exercises. In our interview he shares funny stories and surprising advice.

Today Dr. Skye Stifel joins in our discussion about Behavioral Health Issues. Did you know that four out of ten children feel they have mental health issues? Join doctors Renee Fraser and Skye Stifel as they discuss children's behavioral health issues.

Many of us have suffered from impostor syndrome or feel “less-than.” Our guest today, Christiana Shi, shares how our mindset and way of thinking can contribute to our growth—or not. Christiana co-wrote the book Career Forward and shares actions to help us break out of stagnation and succeed with purpose.

Today we talk with Mina Trujillo, Founder & Chief Creative Officer: ChraftPR as well as Founder & CEO at Tequila SKORPIOS 1618 and Dragos Cantina RTD. We're talking about

What are the challenges of being a working Mom?

Renee is joined today with Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire with 50/50 Women on Boards. 50/50 WOBs is a nonprofit campaign to accelerate gender balance and diversity on corporate boards in the U.S. In addition to being CEO of her retained executive search firm Berkhemer Clayton for 28 years, Betsy is also CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, since 2018.

Allow me to Jodie Dolan with Dolan Scrubs. Jodie started her company in the clothing business. She was the original designer who had the ideas and the contacts. She brought in men to help guide her and was overwhelmed by their skill set. Women are socialized to respect men and expect that they can help. Learn about her journey and her tips.

1. Jodie was surrounded by men lawyers, CFO’s, and advisors of the garment industry. She didn’t even know there were women that she could turn to.

2. You have to find your tribe. She found women presidents and organizations and saw there were other successful women struggling with the same issues.