Ava DuVernay didn't set out to be a filmmaker, but she always was a film lover. Initially going in to Journalism and then opening her own PR firm that provided PR and marketing for the cinematic and lifestyle industries, she picked up a camera in her 30s, used her own money, and made her first short film. And the rest, as they say, is history. She is one of the heavy weights, now with her company Array, producing films from underrepresented communities in the industry. One of Ava's most notable films she directed would be Selma, a film that helped her to make history at the Oscars. Focused on exploring the lives and struggles of Black Americans throughout history, Ava's works are though provoking, inspirational, tough, and eye opening.

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Tameka Peoples is the founder of Seed2Shirt, a black owned apparel company focusing on community. "It's more than a shirt, it's a movement." In this interview, she shares with us how Seed2Shirt came to be, learning a new sector, and so much more. Seed2Shirt uses all black owned business, from seed to shirt.

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Wangari Maathai dedicated her life to improving the world in as many ways as possible. With founding the Green Belt Movement, she wanted to empower the people to examine their situations and take the necessary actions to change them. Wangari believed that through environmental activism we can promote peace by working together to preserve the resources we have around us. Her work garnered international recognition while also putting her in the direct firing line of regimes who wanted her to sit down and be quiet like a "proper woman" should.

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Lucy Griffiths spent many years as a jet setting reporter. She found herself in various corners of the world and strived to truly make a difference with the platform she had. As the years went on, and after the birth of her child, Lucy decided it was time for a change. Pivoting can be scary, but she can tell you first hand it is worth it. She created an online course on how to be more comfortable on camera, and then wrote a book on how to make an online course! Enter: Make Money While You Sleep, a new book by Lucy Griffiths.

In this interview, Lucy shares some of her favorite memories, how she had the confidence to shift career paths, the best advice she's ever received, and so much more!

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Chief Bass if the first senior female enlisted member of any US military branch, and the first Asian-American to hold a senior enlisted position in the Air Force! Her decades of service, education, and leadership training cemented the fact that it is no mistake she's in the position she is in. This episode is a little different, as we found ourselves chatting about social media etiquette, anti-bullying, and when to keep things to yourself.

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Miss South Florida Fair, Juliette Valle, is a passionate organ donation advocate and performer. In this interview, Juliette shares with us how we can unlearn some common misconceptions surrounding being an organ donor and why it's important. She tells us how her family has shaped her life, what she loves about pageants, and details around her Christmas album!

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Artemisia was one of the most famous and sought after Baroque artists in the 1600s when she was actively taking submissions. A victim of a traumatic sexual assault as a teenager, a lot of her narrative has been wrapped up in it. Depicting her as a wronged woman exacting her revenge through her artwork- there is so much more to her and the legacy she has left behind than something that happened to her. 

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Have you been trying to be more conscious about what goes into your body? Michelle Fox is here to save the day! In this interview, she shares with us ways to use food as medicine, and not poison! Reworking our mindset around food is essential, from where we buy our food, to how much we consume, there are little steps you can take to make yourself healthier! Michellee also makes it a point to say that you're keeping any type of plant alive, be it a little basil plant in your window, or 1,500 acres of land, you're a farmer, and you're making a difference!

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"You worry too much about what you put in to your mouth, and not enough about what comes out of it."

Leah Chase was a facilitator of important conversations, but you'd never know her true impact on the progress of America if you asked her. Her restaurant, Dookie Chase, was the spot to be in New Orleans, Louisiana when segregation was terrorizing the nation. The restaurant became as place for black and white people to have conversations about Civil Rights without having to worry about violence. Her art collection is thought to be one of the best collections of African American art in New Orleans, and her gumbo the best in the world!

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Do you need a little extra dose of inspiration today? This is the episode for you. Dr. Shanna van Ness is an executive, business, and life coach who believes in lifting others as you climb. In this interview, Dr. Shanna shares with us how she founded her practice, things she's learned from her clients, and so much more!

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