Host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert has a candid conversation with relationship expert,  Rhonda Richards-Smith discussing healing tips during breakups and divorces... for her friend of course.

Follow her on IG @rhondasmithlcsw and check out her website www.rhondasmithlcsw.com/coaching for information.

Guest Bio:

Rhonda Richards-Smith is an award-winning psychotherapist & relationship expert. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she is a graduate of the University of Southern California with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. She is also a graduate of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, where she obtained her Master of Social Welfare degree with a Health concentration. Her advice has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, US Weekly Magazine, BravoTV, Ebony Magazine, Teen Vogue and Glamour Magazine among others.

In 2017, Match.com CEO Mandy Ginsberg named her as one of the top dating and relationship experts in the country. In 2018, she was named one of LA's top influencers by Focus Magazine and LA Biz Journal named her one of their 2018 Women Of Influence for her commitment to wellness and loving partnerships in the Los Angeles area and national media. With over 15 years of experience, Rhonda is passionate about helping individuals and companies on their path toward emotional wellness, effective communication, and healthy relationships.

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On this episode host, Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert speaks with Entrepreneur Given Minziwe Majula. Our first show to be recorded with a guest from Africa! We discussed her career path, her ideas of success, and the tips & motivators she used along the way.

Follow Given on IG @yourhairgoals_zambia

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Given Minziwe Majula's Bio:

I am a Chartered Accountant by profession with 7 years of audit experience at KPMG ( one the worlds big 4 audit firms ) and 1.5 years accounting and financial reporting experience at Tiger Animal Feeds one of the market leaders in the Southern African Animal Industry.

A year ago I decided to nurture my passion and start YourHairGoals Zambia an online hair care products supply business. We import and supply on the Zambian market brands such as Mielle, bounce curl , etc.

I did a big chop to unlearn bad hair care practices and learn correct practices at each stage of growth . Additionally , I invested in educating myself by attending classes online and workshops/ events in the Uk and US to learn about different brands and correct hair care techniques.

Salon service In Zambia is mostly unskilled labour and extremely affordable from as low as $5 for an installation of box braids. The downside is that the focus is on beauty and correct hair practice are not followed during install.

My 2020 business vision is to provide hair education to empower women and men to do their hair on their own at home or guide their stylists.

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Host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert has a candid conversation with Dr. Sheryl L.W. Barnes about discovering your true identity.... For her friend of course. She closes us out with an amazing prayer.

Follow Dr. Barnes on IG @drsbarnes and to learn more about what services she offers check out linktr.ee/drsbarnes

Guest bio:

Dr. Sheryl L.W. Barnes, BA, MA, PhD, PhD, DMin founded and serves as President and CEO of Sterling-Xavier Consulting Group which provides professional training services, strategic planning, executive coaching & life coaching to a wide variety of clients. She is often called upon to provide engaging & experiential training for Boards in need of strategic planning or strategic re-visioning. She is a Master Life Coach with a private practice in Connecticut, Speaker, Author and Ordained Minister. Additionally, she is the Founder & Executive Director of the Strategic-Success Life Coaching Institute which certifies life coaches. Dr. Barnes conducts local, regional and national retreats focused on wellness, wholeness and balance.

She holds certifications in Strategic-Success Life Coaching; Applied Strategic Planning; The 5th Discipline: Systems Thinking; MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator); TRUE COLORS; Prepare-Enrich; and Six Sigma. Dr. Barnes has five, earned academic degrees: a BA in Psychology; a MA in Education; a PhD in Education; a PhD in Philosophy; and a DMin in Theology. She has taught Educational Psychology, Philosophy, Ethics, Bioethics and Theology at the college level. She is a national award winning author of two books: “10 GIFTS to Give Yourself: The Journey Back to You!” and “Discipleship in the Age of Distraction” and is also, the recipient of numerous business, civic and community awards. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

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On this episode, host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert interviews,  Woman Empowerment Mentor Nadine. Follow her on IG @enticethebrand and you can order her book and check out her services using link.enticethebrand.com/starthere

Thank you for watching this week's episode! The concept of the show is to see how people evolved into the careers they have, to discuss the journey to getting there, to see what success means to them at different stages and any tips and motivators they have used along the way.

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Guest Bio:

Nadine is a multipassionate Creative and Women’s Empowerment Mentor. She is the face of her brand Entice The Brand where she empowers female creatives and solopreneurs to unlock their full potential and live more fulfilled lives. By teaching them processes and strategies that lead to mental, emotional and financial freedom.

As a result of what she does, ambitious women are able to gain the clarity and confidence that they need to overcome fear and become more visible to their ideal audience.

It is Nadine’s desire to help as many women as she can to embrace who they are, rise in their power and love themselves unapologetically.

Her creative abilities has allowed her to create various brands. She started her first online boutique in 2011. Nadine also has extensive experience in the multi level marketing and direct sales industry.

In 2017 when she had no computer, Nadine started her beauty brand Luxe XO with nothing but her cellphone. And self published her book The Self Love Pact 2.0 which is now available on Amazon.

Be on the look out for more coming from this ambitious woman as she further develops her abilities and lead other women into their unique destiny’s.

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Host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert has a candid conversion with attorney @temneewright about the benefits of negotiation... For a friend of course.

Guest bio:

Temnee Wright, Esquire is a Commercial/Business attorney admitted to the State Bar of California. An experienced negotiator and legal business partner with a demonstrated history of working in the technology industry. Skills include: drafting and negotiation, streamlining/process improvement and development, and commercial procurement/sales transactions.   On her Youtube channel, Lawyering Behind the Scenes @lawyeringbts, Temnee creates content that makes legal information accessible to everyone & highlights the behind the scenes lawyering that enables the world.

Subscribe to her channel below: www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ebZEWfC2f7unZc8Qh-tMQ

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Host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert has a candid conversation with Lori of  @workit.careers about the importance of legacy building at any age.... For her friend of course.

Guest bio:

Lori Theriault is CEO & Founder of WORK IT!  Created in 2015, this program helps students understand their personality strengths, learning styles, leadership styles and is designed to bring about a beautifully suited career path and plan.

Before becoming an Entrepreneur, Lori put her Human Resources Management education along with her Operations Management experience to work in Manufacturing management for 30 years, introducing career growth and personal empowerment  to hundreds of employees in Connecticut.

Today, the WORK IT! program is offered to students ages 10 and older all over the World and has unveiled many unique dream jobs with easy to follow personalized plans.  She offers a unique, energetic, creative and positive approach with all of her students, young and old, to allow for an empowered work and personal life.

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On this episode, host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert interviews, Antoinette Cameron to learn about her journey to becoming an Entrepreneur and Jewelry Maker.

Follow her on IG @treasure_beads_ and check out her shop www.shoptreasurebeads.com.

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Guest Bio:

Antoinette Cameron is a native of New Haven, CT. She is the owner of Treasure Beads, a handmade waist bead company that specializes in unique styles with an inspiration message. She is passionate about all things self care and self love and hopes to use this passion to inspire women and girls around the world to love themselves and embrace the treasure they possess within!

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Host @theeamateurexpert has candid conversation with celebrity hair stylist @monaeartistry about what she wished she knew before working with high profile clients…. For her friend of course.

Guest Bio: 

Monaé Everett is a celebrity hair stylist, author, and public speaker with over 18 years of experience. Her work can be seen in media ranging from Harper's BAZAAR to Yahoo! and ESSENCE to Hair's How. She has worked with celebs including Tia Mowry, Yara Shahidi, Emily Tosta and Nickelodeon starlets Lizzy Greene and Sofia Wylie.

Monaé loves to educate and has launched "The Monae Life Academy" online academy specifically for hairstylists, teaching how to style for editorials, celebrities, and styling for all hair textures. Driven by her love to make women look and feel amazing she recently released her first book, Stunning Braids. Monaé regularly uploads video tutorials to YouTube (www.YouTube.com/MonaeArtistry) (where she has almost 4 mil views).

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On this episode, host Ashlee Eason @theeamateurexpert interviews, Victoria Casinelli to learn about her journey to becoming a Baker.

Follow her on IG @casinellipastries and check out her cool kits and tasty treats.

Thank you for watching this week's episode! The concept of the show is to see how people evolved into the careers they have, to discuss the journey to getting there, to see what success means to them at different stages and any tips and motivators they have used along the way. 

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Guest Bio: 

Victoria Casinelli was born and raised in Connecticut.  She fell in love with food at a very young age as she was always in the kitchen helping her mom baking or cooking for all the birthdays and events her big family had.  Victoria graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI in 2018 with a Bachelor's of Science in Baking & Pastry Arts.  She continued to work in Rhode Island until relocating back to CT in March of 2020.  Casinelli Pastries was born from Victoria's friends and family asking her to make cookies and cakes for their events. Victoria is currently pursuing my MBA in Management from Southern Connecticut State University and is looking to grow her business and use it to share the love and joy of food with others.

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A candid conversation and live tutorial with @devine.glamour about natural application of foundation. To learn more about what Devine Glamour® LLC By Devin has to offer check out  linktr.ee/devine.glamour

Here’s what was used or suggested during the tutorial 🥰:

Foundation Brush

Loose Powder Brush

1 Shade lighter foundation or concealer

1 Shade darker foundation

@maybelline

@beautybakeriemakeup

Beauty Bakerie Coffee & Cocoa Palette (blush, bronzer, highlighter, contour)

Tinted (Skin Tone)Setting Powder

@maybelline

@beautybakeriemakeup

Setting Spray

@morphebrushes

@beautybakeriemakeup

Guest Bio:  Devine Glamour® LLC is not only a traveling and virtual hair, makeup, and nail service business; we serve people. We encourage, practice, and teach self-care and self-love. We execute this goal by empowering our community to "enhance what you have, not change what you have, on a budget.” Our hashtag #loveyourlocksandlooks is intentionally meant to motivate our community to love themselves while on their life journeys. My Devine Community nurtures individuals who share my mission, goals, and values. I am an Afro-Asian woman born and raised on the Southside of Chicago who loves seeing other people win, glow, and grow in all forms. I wanted to start a natural glam squad platform where ALL can come, view, and or access hair, makeup, nails, and style in one place. Now, I offer natural glam services where ALL can be served and advised.

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