WayMaker Fireside Chat

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ian Smith. Dr. Smith is the author of multiple New York Times Best-Sellers, was appointed by President Obama to the President's Council on Fitness, and is a widely recognized TV Personality who is currently the medical contributor and co-host of The Rachel Ray Show. Dr. Ian Smith will discuss how he formulated a passion for medical journals, living a healthy lifestyle, and the current state of the vaccine and pandemic.

In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr, the Dean and a Professor at The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. We'll be discussing his history and experiences in the journalism field, his opinions on the current state of mass communication, and his advice to WayMaker listeners seeking a career in a related field.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Jerri DeVard! Jerri is a marketing master with over 30 years of building and developing brands in many unique industries and has frequented as a Chief Marketing Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Aside from her marketing career, Jerri is also the Founder of the Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA). In this episode, she'll share her career experiences, what has helped her find success and her advice to WayMaker listeners concerning their own journeys.

In this episode, we're sitting down with celebrity tailor and fashion icon Rich Fresh! Rich is a celebrity tailor for well-known names such as John Legend, Kevin Hart, and Barack Obama. He has worked diligently to make a name for himself in the fashion industry and has overcome numerous obstacles that blocked his path.

In this episode, we're sitting down with the Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Starcom USA, Carlos Sanchez. Carlos also serves as a National Chair on the Men of Color Alliance. Today, he'll be sharing his experience working as the Associate Director of D&I for Starcom, his advice to listeners pertaining to diversity and inclusion, and the waymakers that have helped him along his career journey.

In this episode, we're sitting down with the CEO of INTREN Sherina Edwards. She'll share the importance of education and the power it has on one's life, the current state of the energy industry, why waymakers are so essential, and much more practical advice with WayMaker listeners.

In this episode, we're sitting down with the Unilever North America COO and EVP of Beauty and Personal Care, Esi Eggleston Bracey. Esi will share her career experiences with Unilever, how she has grown since her entry into the workforce, her efforts to pass The CROWN Act, and how listeners can establish vision in their own lives.

In this episode, we're sitting down with Jacqueline Hayes, the Founder and President of The Chicago Help Initiative. We'll discuss her organization's efforts to empower the homeless, and its push for reform and change in the city. She will also clear up common misconceptions regarding the homeless population, and how their situation can be helped.

In this episode, we're sitting down with long-standing Chicago ABC 7 News Anchor Cheryl Burton! Since 1992, Cheryl has served as the news anchor of ABC 7 Chicago's news team. In this episode, Cheryl will be sharing her extensive experiences on the job, her take on the current state of news outlets, and share practical advice WayMakers can apply in their own journeys.

In this episode, we'll be sitting down with twin sisters Dr. Brittani James & Dr. Brandi Jackson to discuss their journey entering the medical field. They will also provide listeners with advice and perspectives that will equip them in their personal journeys.