If you’re a parent, an educator, or administrator who wants expert insight into what American K-12 education can and will likely look like post-pandemic, catch his conversation now!

My special guest is Dr. Tyrone Burton, an award-winning, transformative educator and expert school administrator. 

Dr. Burton has successfully helped schools accomplish academic efficacy, increasing student achievement by 75% in core content areas. Under his leadership and most recently as the principal of the Cherokee Park Elementary school in Louisiana, the school went from being on the brink of closing to earning some of the highest distinctions in the state.

He’s also the author of the upcoming book, The Reframing of American Education, which explores what education should look like post-COVID 19. It offers a framework for thought leaders in education and other like-minded stakeholders to strategically move from protest to policy.

Dr. Burton is the founder of Passion Driven Leadership, a leadership development company designed to help leaders in every genre find their voice to effectively lead, with the goal of assisting them in becoming their best.

Connect with Dr. Burton: http://passiondrivenleadership.org/

Purchase Dr. Burton’s book: http://passiondrivenleadership.org/bookshelf/

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My special guest is one of the women breaking barriers and making impact in an industry many would consider a Good Ole Boys club: the NBA. 

Melissa M. Proctor is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm arena.

Her latest book, From Ball Girl to CMO, chronicles her unconventional path, lessons learned and triumphs achieved to help punctuate the guiding principles she shares that anyone can use to make the best life decisions. 

During this incredible conversation, Melissa keeps it all the way real and talks about how Black women can boldly claim seats at tables not originally designed for us while thriving in the process.

Connect with Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamproctor/

Purchase Melissa’s book, From Ball Girl to CMO: https://rb.gy/hgpahl 

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In this bonus mini-sode I talk about why we've been ghost on the podcast these last few months and what you can expect (more episodes of course!).

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In this episode, I'm chatting it up with the EMPRESS OF EMPOWERMENT: Precious Bivings, affectionately known as "Coach P."

We discuss how to create meaning in crisis.

Precious is a celebrated life and business performance coach, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, Emcee and risk taker who made a conscious decision to surrender all excuses in order to pursue her birth purpose of inspiring, empowering and developing leaders to grow to their highest potential.

Connect with Coach P on Facebook, Instagram and her website.

And if you need a pick-me-up, join the Coach P's free Facebook community: The MASH Collective, a mindset community for the Risk Taking Manifesting Life Creator who is ready to make amazing sh*t happen in every area of life!

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It's reaaallllyyyy important that we remember we're *still* in an election year - arguably one of the most important of our lifetime.

Today, I'm sitting down with Nse Ufot - CEO of the New Georgia Project, a leading non-partisan organization dedicated to making it easier for people of color to register, engage and vote in EVERY election.

Nsé was recently named one of Elle's "She the People's" 20 women of color in politics to watch in 2020, along with others like Stacey Abrams and Joy-Ann Reid.

She's also one of the women profiled in an upcoming political docu-series, And She Could Be Next, executive produced by Ava DuVernay.

If you're ready to hear some REAL talk about what's at stake and what you can do about it this election year, you won't want to miss this.

Learn more about the New Georgia Project: https://newgeorgiaproject.org/.

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If you’re a young person or are the parent of a young person (I’m talking late teens to early 20s), you definitely want to stay tuned in.

In this episode, I'm chatting with the incredible Raven Magwood…

She’s a published author, motivational speaker and filmmaker. And, she became a national gymnastics champion when she was just 11 years old.

Today we’re discussing how our young people can understand what pivoting into purpose truly can look like.

...because Raven is a shining example of having done just that.

Grab a SIGNED copy of Raven's latest book, The 7 Practices of Prosperous Women + save 30% when you use code LEADER7 right here.

This the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs and leaders like you come to learn how to increase their impact, influence and revenue related to the work you do in the world.

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In this episode, I'm talking to D. Danyelle Thomas founder of the Unfit Christian.

Today we’re going to be discussing what happens when crisis disrupts your faith.

We even tackle a couple of listener questions in this episode, too!

You can connect with Danyelle here: https://www.unfitchristian.com/

Register for Danyelle's LIVE event (Oct. 2-3, 2020): http://faithoverfiction.com/

If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world!

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In this special CEO THERAPY episode, I’m chatting it up with Danielle Washington, founder of Rogue Experiences about how busy entrepreneurs and leaders can vacay - even if they can’t physically getaway.

Danielle owns a thriving travel concierge that teaches busy women of color how to put down their superwoman capes and discover the lives they’re meant to lead, via unforgettable travel experiences. Her main priority is helping her clients use travel as a way to take a pause from their daily life to recharge and enjoy pure travel therapy. 

This episode is a special one, because it’s also available on video.

You’ll hear Danielle and I discuss:

• The journey that led her to choosing travel not just as a lifestyle, but as a business.
• What we can do right now to getaway from all the stress, worry, fear and anxiety we might be experiencing right now
• What a Staycation REALLY means (and NO, it’s not just Netflix and chillin’)
• The #1 mistake most travelers make 
• What you can expect from her upcoming Thrive Within self-care online summit for women of color.

If you’re listening to this during the corona virus pandemic, you’ll REALLY want to pay close attention to ALL the resources Danielle gave. I, for one, can’t wait to try some of them. You can find some of them here:

• https://bamblu.co/ - the bedding we were gushing over.
• Africam - Go on a safari from anywhere in the world
• Take a virtual museum tour.
• Watch free concerts from your favorite artists.

Don't forget to register for Danielle's Thrive Within event. It's a free online self-care summit for Women of Color.

So, turn the news off, put your phone on do not disturn, and give yourself the gift of just 1 hour to learn how you can vacay, even if you can’t physically getaway!

If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world!

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In this episode, I’m talking to JaNeen Molborn, a licensed therapist with a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in Christian sex therapy. She’s a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors AND is a   Board Certified Telemental health provider…

...which means she can provide support via email, video conferencing, online chat or even a phone call.

JaNeen was gracious enough to stop by and offer some CEO Therapy with incredibly practical insights around how Black entrepreneurs can manage their business, mental health and romantic relationships.

You’re hear JaNeen & I talk about:

• What inspired her to change career paths from being an accountant to a therapist 
• Why those with entrepreneurial dreams shouldn’t necessarily feel peer pressured into risking it all initially (and what they can do instead).
• How new business owners can prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for the uncertainties inherent within entrepreneurship.
• How busy entrepreneurs can truly prioritize their mental health (without having to go through a mental breakdown first).
• What self-care can look like for entrepreneurs on a daily basis.
• What entrepreneurs can do when business can feel all-consuming.
• How entrepreneurs can better support the spouses and partners who support us.
• What entrepreneurial couples can do to maintain and strengthen their relationships while building their empires together.

We even tackle a couple of listener questions in this episode, too!

You can connect with JaNeen here: https://aconduitofhealing.com/.

If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world!

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In this episode, I get the opportunity to talk to my friend Kailei Carr, founder of the Asbury Group, a leadership development firm that propels women leaders toward greater impact and influence, by developing them from the inside out.

She’s also the host of the incredible podcast: Beyond the Business Suit, which offers insights for career focused women.

Kailei stops by to share with us Why Presence Can Be The Secret Weapon for High Performing Women Experts Who Want to Be Recognized & Respected as Thought Leaders.

Kailei is a true champion for women in leadership. After spending over 15 years working in corporate America, she recognized and identified there were many things that helped and hindered women in their career advancement. Many of these topics were not talked about in performance reviews or in the classroom and were considered "soft skills," yet they were critical to one's success. And in 2014, The Asbury Group was formed to address many of these challenges. Since its inception, their approach to leadership development has helped high-potential women thrive and advance to the C-suite.

Her work has also been featured on Forbes, Fortune and the Oprah Winfrey Network.

You'll hear Kailei and I talk about:

* How the most devastating time of her life led to her calling.

* What keeps Kailei encouraged along her Thought Leader journey.

* The invisible currents of corporate leadership (and ways Black women can navigate them successfully - without sacrificing their soul or sanity)

* Why EVERYONE has a personal brand and how you can leverage yours to be recognized as a leader.

* The thought leaders she respects.

* Her upcoming Beyond the Business Suit retreat + an EXCLUSIVE listener savings code to register! (Before March 15, 2020)

Connect with Kailei and her team here: https://www.groupasbury.com/

Learn more about Kailei's Beyond The Business Suit Retreat: http://www.kaileicarr.com/btbsretreat2020

Use the code: BTBSNOW20 to take $200 off your registration (valid until March 15, 2020).

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