Thee Amateur Expert Podcast

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Kristi Henderson (@getkristiluv)! We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way.

Guest bio:

Kristi currently serves at the Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Anomaly, a leading advertising and marketing firm. She previously founded The 2fifty Seven Group, a full service marketing and communications firm specializing in social impact and experiential marketing campaigns. Kristi is firmly seated at the intersection of popular culture, corporate responsibility and social impact. Earning a bachelor’s degree from Howard University and a master’s from The London School of Economics. Kristi’s commitment to impact, inclusion, racial equity, and culture is rooted in her dedication to systematic change and social innovation.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Originally recorded October 25, 2022

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Pietrina Love (@tri585)!  We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way.

Guest bio: 

Pietrina is a passionate marketer and consummate professional, with a love for content that effectively reflects the culture and her commitment to the service of others. With over a decade of multimedia experience in both traditional, digital and experiential execution Love pioneers the amplification and inspiration of powerful storytelling through her many formed strategic partnerships with today’s leading entertainment and media brands including Walmart, Target, Puma, Essence and BETPlus to name a few. 

Love lives her life and molds her successful career believing style comes from within and is mastered by the best story tellers which is apparent in the brave and equitable spaces she builds for brands that ultimately connect them to today’s most influential and highly informed consumer groups! 

Always lifting as she climbs, Love continues to finds ways to expand her network and reach through purpose driven work that ultimately honors herself and her community at large.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Originally recorded September 27, 2022

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Desireé L. Talley, Esq. (@desiree_talley) the host of @poplawpodcast! Desireé is an attorney and creative storyteller that meshes street & book smarts to influence culture through law.  We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way.

Guest bio:

Desireé is an attorney and creative storyteller that meshes street & book smarts to influence culture through law. Hailing from Vallejo, CA, she prides herself on her direct and relatable delivery by educating audiences in both legal and media industries.

Before launching Talley Law Group, a boutique entertainment law firm, Desireé held legal roles at Viacom Media Networks, ASCAP, Pandora Media, and Turner Entertainment Networks. She has been awarded for her work representing creatives and honored as Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys.

Desiree’s currently launching her Podcast, POPLAW with REVOLT, which will highlight the latest in courtroom drama, contract disputes and infringement claims between celebrities, laypeople and major corporations.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Originally recorded September 13, 2022

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Annessa De La Cruz (@nl.issue)! Annessa De La Cruz is a model, DJ, contemporary artist and the founder of Nameless LA - a space that brings physical experiences to life through different mediums.

Guest bio:

Annessa De La Cruz is a model, DJ, contemporary artist and the founder of Nameless LA - a space that brings physical experiences to life through different mediums. Since 2017 Annessa has leveraged her platform as art installations, pop-up shops, editorial writing, and lifestyle photography. In the midst of building Nameless LA, Annessa also taught herself how to DJ and quickly became a household name among DJ’s in Los Angeles by the alias DJ Nameless. 

Her most recent project “ACCENTS” is the marriage of an appreciation for the original analog style of DJ’ing combined with her love for activism, community, art and storytelling. So far Accents has shown in Harun Coffee - Los Angeles and Axiom Art Gallery - New Orleans with more exhibitions to be announced.

http://www.nameless-nl.com/

Playlist curated by DJ Nameless:

https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/530bcc05-1c0a-4361-8d3b-c67b4c490231

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Originally recorded September 6, 2022

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Dr. Tekeilla Darden (@drtekeilla)! Dr. Tekeilla Darden is a licensed clinical psychologist, business owner, and published author.

Guest bio:

Dr. Tekeilla Darden is a licensed clinical psychologist with a passion for helping others to heal through storytelling. Being a lifelong lover of bringing stories to life, she realized how storytelling can be a tool to help others open up in therapeutic settings. She received her PhD in Clinical psychology from Walden University and currently has her own thriving private practice focusing on psychological assessments and therapy.Inspired by her professional practice, Dr. Darden created a luxury mindfulness-based tea line after she saw the benefits of utilizing tea in some of her therapy sessions to help others become mentally wealthy through the practice of self-love.

In addition to her professional practice and tea line, Dr. Darden is a business owner and a published author in multiple genres to include written works in academia and fiction. Dr. Darden offers therapeutic writing retreats to assist other writers mentally prepare, navigate, and complete their written work. She is a wife and mother, loves a good girl’s trip, and currently resides in the Dallas, TX metroplex. To learn more information about Dr. Darden and checkout her products and services, please visit her at www.drtekeilla.com.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Originally recorded August 30, 2022

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Jahylin McKee (@lifeasjahylin) of @j.mckeeandco! Jahylin is committed to shaping and amplifying the narratives that drive measurable brand success. Within five years of expertise in strategic communications, Jahylin grounded herself as a trusted consultant specializing in media relations, crisis communications, and brand management.

We will be discussing her career path, her ideas of success and the tips & motivators she used along the way.

Guest bio:

Jahylin is committed to shaping and amplifying the narratives that drive measurable brand success. Within five years of expertise in strategic communications, Jahylin grounded herself as a trusted consultant specializing in media relations, crisis communications, and brand management.

Inspired to step out on faith in 2018 to create her public relations agency - now known as J.McKee & Co. Since its conception, JMC has positioned its clients to be featured in/on and published by top media outlets such as Forbes, Good Morning America, Vogue, Essence, People Magazine, E! News, CFDA, and more. McKee has also worked alongside notable brands such as Dapper Dan, Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment, Facebook, Tidal, MTV, NBC, and NYFW.

As a woman with an impressive resume in entertainment and advocacy, she has a penchant for giving back directly to HBCUs.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with @pastorwanda1 at 8:30pm EST/ 5:30pm PST. Wanda Martin is a Goal Setting Author, Motivational Speaker, Strategist, Expert, Coach and TV Host of “Achieve Your Goals With Wanda Martin”. Wanda specializes in teaching practical tools, tips and strategies to her clients, college students, professors, and organizations surrounding goal setting and achievement. Wanda is taking the East Coast by storm with her energetic and passionate ways on teaching practical and strategic methods on goal achievement.

Guest bio:

Wanda who left her role as a successful Medical Administrator over 15+ years ago decided to step out on faith and along with her husband, pastor Higher Ground Church International a non-denominational, contemporary, multi-racial ministry, where they have two campuses (Philadelphia & Pottstown). From this ministry and influence she has gained notoriety for being a charismatic, thought-provoking, motivated, and influential leader who has been asked to speak throughout the City of Philadelphia and the Tri-State area on the topics of Goal Setting, Vision Board planning, Women Empowerment and much more.

One of Wanda’s role she has played within the Community was a standing guest instructor for the Community College of Philadelphia under the Navigating Business Leaders & Professionals program where she educated students and professors on how to successfully master goal setting and achievement through empowering tools, focused mindsets, and masterful planning. In addition, Wanda currently holds a seat and serves as a Goal Setting Advisor on The Board of Directors of Coaches Against Childhood Obesity and conducts goal setting sessions at the School District Of Philadelphia Headquarters and local YMCA for seniors to empower them in their later years.

Wanda’s motivation of others to ascend to great heights, led to the creation of the Go for the Goal Academy. Her courses, webinars, one-on one sessions and self-guided tutorials prepare and equip her clients with proven research-driven tools. These tools help clients identify their company or personal goals into a functional and obtainable approach all the way through execution with precision and accuracy through customized methods.

Wanda’s success in goal achievement led to the publications of two books titled, Go for the Goal…11 Strategies For Getting What You Want and Go for the Goal “Be Extraordinary” Action Guide. These two (2) publications have been endorsed by Jack Canfield, Co-Creator & #1 Best-Selling Book series “Chicken Soup for the Soul (which sold over a billion copies), James Malinchak , as seen on ABC’s Hit TV Show, “Secret Millionaire” and Patty Aubery, CEO of the Jack Canfield Companies. In addition, Wanda has appeared on many main stages of a variety of conferences, retreats, TV Networks and programs allowing her to present her goal setting and achievement strategies to some of the top influencers and personalities in the business. Some of her featured platforms include Angel Investor & Millionaire Philanthropist, Arian Simone renowned Fearless Retreat, Inspire Living TV Network, Aspire TV Network, Preach the Word Network, Philadelphia School District of Philadelphia along with an abundance of network affiliations.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Chanel Nicole (@chanelnicolej)! Chanel is currently a nomad traveling the world while working remotely. Originally from Atlanta, she lived in LA for several years, which took her on a journey of various career paths. She recently sold all of her belongings and left her everyday life to pursue her dream of travel. 

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Nigil Crawford (@lordnc)!  We will be discussing his career path, his ideas of success and the tips & motivators he used along the way.

Guest bio:

Nigil is a New York City based photographer extraordinare. The Atlanta native is also a proud graduate of Hampton University. Upon graduating, he launched ‘Nigil Crawford Photography’ and his eye for capturing an image is one that can be described as “exquisite.

”Nigil’s portfolio contains one of a kind images showcasing a list of notable public figures and industry icons through his unique eye. Beyond that, he understands the importance of being in control of your image and narrative. Armed with a camera he’s effortlessly  shot thousands of images that encapsulates the voice of his muses. As a Black creative, especially in the current state of the world, he aims to use photography as a tool of resistance while capturing history and fellow Black creatives in real time.

Audio Engineer: b_cuz

Happy #talktuesday! Today @theeamateurexpert is going LIVE with Osei Vita (@blackpanthercord)!  Osei (Oshay) Vita aka Axé(Ashay) is a Master in multiple Martial Arts, as well as a Rap Artist/Actor.

Guest bio:

Osei (Oshay) Vita aka Axé(Ashay) is a Master in multiple Martial Arts, As well as a Rap Artist/Actor.  He has trained Martial Arts & Acrobatics since the age of 4.  During his time of training, the youngest of 4 brothers, his family became The 1st Black Acrobats to travel and perform with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus…

Audio Engineer: b_cuz