Lillian is a focused and dream oriented mother, wife, career woman, student and everything in between! She is a firm believer that in this life no one is limited and encourages everyone to go after their own passions and dreams. On this captivating episode, she talks about juggling motherhood, navigating life as an essential employee during the COVID 19 pandemic and most importantly her journey to achieving her dream of merging the world of nursing and that of technology. If you are looking for an inspirational story to help you transition from bedside nursing into technology, this video is for you.   * Everyone's experiences are unique to them. We assume the views expressed here are part of their authentic experience.   The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and creators of such content and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WITH TRUDY. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.  Our goal is to Connect, Mentor and Inspire others.

Talia is a young and brilliant student who has defied all odds, including being the first in her family to attend college, to forge a successful path towards her future goals. In this episode she talks about her journey and sheds light to mental health advocacy and why young people are bringing mental health to the forefront. She encourages young people that reaching out and going above and beyond should never be seen as doing too much.  * Everyone's experiences are unique to them. We assume the views expressed are part of their authentic experience.   The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and creators of such content and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WITH TRUDY. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.  Our goal is to Connect, Mentor and Inspire others.

Trixy is a bright and ambitious young lady who graduated high school early at the age of16, is in the military and has recently graduated from university of Iowa as an Industrial Engineer. She shares what she wished she knew prior to starting her college education and reflects on her journey as a first generation student in a foreign country.   * Everyone's experiences are unique to them. We assume the views expressed here are part of their authentic experience.   The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and creators of such content and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WITH TRUDY. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.  Our goal is to Connect, Mentor and Inspire others.

Veronica is a mother of four who was able to defy all odds to give her family a shot at the American dream. Her story is captivating yet motivating and inspiring.  We admire her ambition, resilience and persistence  to overcome hardships. She credits her miracles to the power of prayer.  * Everyone's experiences are unique to them. We assume the views expressed are part of their authentic experience.   The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and creators of such content and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of WITH TRUDY. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.  Our goal is to Connect, Mentor and Inspire others through real life stories as everyone's experiences are unique.

Maame is a compelling thought leader with strong critical thinking skills. Her thought leadership can be seen throughout her life, schooling, and career journey. On this episode she sheds light on the importance of being present in the moment. She also presents a critical challenge to the idea of setting long term goals, a notion that was rather eye opening and thought provoking.

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One of the things that has helped her succeed in her career is knowing what her personal brand is, what problems she is excited to solve, and remaining true to that irrespective of a job title or position.

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On this episode, Nick shares his health struggles, fitness journey and what truly inspired him to dedicate his life to helping others achieve their fitness goals.

On this episode, Lilly and I get real and candid about adversity, transitioning to life in the diaspora, entrepreneurship, and women empowerment.

What inspires me the most about her is how she is always seeking ways to connect women in the diaspora with investment opportunities back home.

As our conversation proceeds, she quotes a saying that goes; "In every family, there is a person that breaks the cycle of poverty, I hope that person is me" and we could not agree more!

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On this episode Eric shares advice with Immigrants, children of immigrants and those who work in corporate America.   He has been a community development and diversity consultant, as well as a banker and construction economist. His wide-ranging career trajectory has given him a tremendous wealth of experience to assist clients in the areas of diversity training and education, community development and leadership.