In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Dr Michele Wright 💕

Michele Wright, Ph.D. is the recipient of the Nations of Women Change Makers 2021 Global Leadership Award and a nominee of the EveryLife Foundation of Rare Diseases’ RareVoice 2021 Award for Diversity Empowerment.

She is a multi-dimensional Senior Executive with experience providing dynamic leadership in diverse roles, including pharmaceutical/biotechnology sales, healthcare administration, and business development to Fortune 100 companies and an international non-profit organization.

Dr. Wright is the CEO and Founder of My Water Buddy® and My Learning Buddy® corporations.

My Water Buddy, Inc. is a multi-faceted enterprise that uses edutainment and, through its engaging cast of creative, fun, relatable, and aspirational characters fashioned as anthropomorphic organs, entertainingly promotes the benefits of drinking water and educates children and their families about the benefits of achieving a more fulfilling quality of life through a healthier lifestyle.

My Learning Buddy, Inc. is an edutainment platform featuring My Water Buddy and Family® animated characters that provides unique opportunities for elementary and special education students to grow, excel, and succeed. The platform inspires total body participation in the classroom, while helping children learn to express their feelings and engage with the world outside of the classroom. My Learning Buddy, Inc. offers Social-Emotional and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) edutainment curriculums.

Dr. Wright is also the author and creator of THE WATER TALES: Ten Life Lessons from My Water Buddy and Family podcast and children’s book, an adventurous collection of ten short children stories that tell different tales centered around the importance of water, in addition to tapping into life topics that are important to children: autism, bullying, fears, self-esteem, peer pressure, etc. THE WATER TALES Podcast won “Best Children’s Podcast” at the 2021 URBAN MEDIAMAKERS FESTIVAL and received the 2021 ACCOLADE GLOBAL FILM COMPETITION “Award of Recognition" as the winner for both BEST PODCAST: EPISODE and BEST PODCAST: SERIES.

She received Equanimity’s “Visionary Voice Award” for showcasing her innovative strategies and technological advancements as the creator of My Water Buddy® and My Learning Buddy®. She is also the recipient of the Sister Friends United, Inc. “Women of Excellence Business Award” and their inaugural “Five-Year Service Award.”

With advanced degrees in engineering and public policy, she is fully committed to diversity and inclusion with a special emphasis on health equity. She has championed a diverse range of health equity initiatives as the Co-Founder, Board Chair, and Senior Executive Director of the National Organization of African Americans with Cystic Fibrosis (NOAACF).

Her life mantra is “The Best Is Yet to Come,” which she plans to extend towards helping and positively impacting children, women, and underrepresented populations worldwide. Dr. Wright and her husband Terry reside in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Contact Michele Wright, Ph.D. 

E-mail: [email protected]  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/MicheleWrightPhD/ 

https://www.mywaterbuddy.com/  

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Nadene Joy 💕

Ms. Nadene Joy is a communications expert, CEO and elite visionary who helps leaders, business professionals and influencers achieve their top audacious goals and live a greater fulfilling prosperous life. She is a Global Mindset Strategist, the Chair/Founder of The Global Lead 2 Impact Summit and Forum, former senior oil executive and Petroleum Exploration Geologist, Founder of The Global Movement of Hope, an International Bestselling Author and speaker.  

Ms. Nadene Joy is an top expert in her field, has been featured on top global media outlets including USA TODAY, CBC, NBC, Corporate Investment times and many others and has had the privilege and honour of working personally with top leaders including John Maxwell, Kevin Harrington (hit star of the TV Show, Shark Tank), Marshall Goldsmith, Sharon Lechter (Advisor to four USA Presidents and Rich Dad Poor Dad icon) and Gary Coxe, expert on Dr. Phil’s show The Doctors just to name a few. She has also radically transformed thousands of lives globally in almost every country of the world to date. Nadene Joy is a “true one-of-a-kind global changemaker and visionary” and has the unique God-given gift of pinpointing and dissolving “blocks” from traumas, negative past experiences and more that keeps you and/or your business stuck from growing exponentially into a new unprecedented top level of success, fulfillment, purpose, prosperity and wealth that is truly limitless.

As a top inspirational leader, Ms. Nadene Joy also sits on a variety of Boards as a Director including MayBell Developments: a charitable organization combating homelessness, Coaching Suicide Awareness (CSA) and Food For The Hungry Canada and was awarded the 2021 Woman of Substance Award from The St. Mother Theresa University in India and the 2021 TISGS Award of Business Excellence In Social Impact in Dubai under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Eng. Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi. Nadene Joy is also extremely passionate about educating and empowering children, alleviating poverty and hunger, is an iconic empowerment leader for women, economic recovery, sustainability, freedom, unity, world peace, healing, environmental issues, education, hope, and an active advocate for speaking truth in a time of uncertainty. 

Nadene is an incredible leader who is passionate about serving others, being an impactful servant leader, humanitarian and friend who makes a positive distinguished difference in our world to all she encounters.

Contact Nadene

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadenejoy/

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Shelli Brunswick 💕

Shelli Brunswick, COO of Space Foundation, brings a broad perspective and deep vision of the global space ecosystem — from a distinguished career as a space acquisition and program management leader and congressional liaison for the U.S. Air Force to her current role overseeing Space Foundation's three primary divisions: Center for Innovation and Education, Symposium 365, and Global Alliance.

Advocating for space technology innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, Shelli collaborates with organizations around the world to connect commercial, government and educational sectors. Shelli was named the 2020 Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Role Model of the Year by WomenTech Network.

Shelli plays an active leadership role with United Nations Space4Women, WomenTech Network, Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) Global Women Leaders Committee (GWLC), New York University, Global Policy Insights – Global Policy, Diplomacy and Sustainability (GPODS) Fellowship program, Global Policy Insights -- Quad Forum, Space Tourism Society Africa, Tod'Aérs, Lifeboat Foundation, Women in Aerospace Foundation, Women’s Global Gathering, Manufacturer’s Edge, and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC.

Contact Shelli

Personal Website: shelli-brunswick.com/  

Twitter: shellibrunswick

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Elena Armijo 💕 Founder of THE C-SUITE COLLECTIVE, a one-stop-shop that supports women in the workforce by providing resources to succeed from the inside out and host of In a Manner of Speaking…with Elena Armijo podcast. 

Elena Armijo, Professional Certified Coach (PCC), member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator has a strong track record of supporting clients and organizations in creating impact, culture shifts and leadership development. 

Her unique ability to identify common patterns while generating new awareness and re-invention leaves clients with the ability to make stronger choices, clearer decisions and powerful steps toward their desired outcomes. Elena offers in-depth and customized executive programs for high performers who are at the top of their respective fields – from CEOs of leading businesses, to professional athletes, policy-focused individuals, entertainers and artists, and more. 

Partnering with Elena, these clients have created and achieved the professional and personal impact in the world they once perceived unattainable. As a leader and trainer with Accomplishment Coaching© and CHIEF Core Guide Facilitator, Elena continues to expand her work with teams across the world.

Elena Armijo was inspired to become an Executive and Leadership Coach through her work as a professional opera singer. Drawn to work with ambitious top performers like herself, she realized she could bring unique insight to the coaching business after spending many years “on the other side of the table.” Elena’s ten-year career in opera spanned across the globe and included work with many prestigious opera companies as well as performances at Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Elena holds a B.M. of Music Education from New Mexico State University and an M.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Washington.

When not traveling domestically and internationally for speaking engagements and workshops she lives just in Newark, NJ with her partner Aaron and their three sweet pups, Chloe, Nalle and Bailey.

Connect with Elena

web: Elenaarmijo.com

fb: CoachingwithElena

insta: @elena.armijo

linkedin: Elena Armijo

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Dr. Ruby Bakshi Khurdi  💕 

Dr. Ruby is an award winning International Motivational Public Speaker, Global Goodwill Ambassador for Switzerland, Chairperson for All Ladies League, Charismatic Educationist, Social Entrepreneur, Leadership & Cultural Trainer. 

She has received Exceptional Woman of Excellence Award at Women Economic Forum, Lisbon. 

She has been nominated Most Inspirational Female Entrepreneur of 2017 by Swiss Entrepreneur Magazine. 

She is a Role Model and Mentor to International students from Business and Hospitality Management Colleges.

She had an interview in Business Insight Series in World Radio Switzerland – her journey from a Professor to Social Entrepreneur! https://worldradio.ch/article/business-insight-ruby-bakshi-khurdi- 29-october-2018/

A special feature – Candid & Charismatic Ruby Bakshi Khurdi was published in Swiss online magazine – Namaste Switzerland. https://namasteswitzerland.ch/2018/09/08/candid-and-charismatic-ruby-bakshi-khurdi/

She featured in a special interview by local Swiss Radio Django as Ruby Bakshi Khurdi, une Femme engage. Where they talked about her life in Swiss as Professor of Business Management, her struggle with French language, her role as Indo-Swiss Cultural leader and her significant voice in Women Empowerment issues! https://www.django.fm/2017/11/17/rubi-bakshi-khurdi-une-femme-engagee/

Her family and two kids have always been her first priority in life!!

She firmly believes Education & Communication are strong pillars in developing a progressive nation. She has given various successful workshops & podcasts on topics related to Effective Communication, Human Values, Women Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence. 

Her objective is to create more awareness about her women empowerment, social projects, organize inspiring educational sessions and train more like-minded people across the Globe!

Contact Dr. Ruby Bakshi Khurdi 

linkedin.com/in/ruby-bakshi-khurdi09

Rubybakshikhurdi.com

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Gina Rolkowski 💕 Post-Traumatic Growth Coach

Drawing on her 18 years in recovery coupled with her years of teaching experience and leading workshops on social emotional learning, Gina helps abuse survivors overcome the life altering impacts of abuse and discover hope and joy by teaching them how to nurture a relationship with God and themselves.  

Gina helps her clients feel safe, seen and supported while teaching them how to overcome shame, fear and anxiety and build a peaceful, playful, and purposeful life using the 5 Keys on her Bridge to Breakthroughs program.  

Gina is a wife, mother of one grown daughter and passionate about serving others and the power of God's unconditional love.

Contact Gina 

[email protected]

www.ginarolkowski.com

Download Gina's E-Book 5 Keys to Overcome Abuse and Discover Joy

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Hazel Herrington 💕 CEO Hazel Herrington Publications

Hazel is a Speaker Branding Expert and Project Management Champion. She equips and empowers Professional Speakers and Upcoming Speakers on how to build thriving speaking careers and get more speaking engagements.

To work with Hazel or be selected as a speaker for her global events and magazines 

email - [email protected] / [email protected] or +61452520841 WhatsApp

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Ayumi Uyeda  💕 Founder of Proppie

A driven leader who is attracted to solving the unsolvable with deep roots in healthcare and most recently was the Managing Director of Blackmores. She has held General Management and Senior Global positions at Bayer in Japan, South East Asia and the USA in Consumer Health and Pharmaceuticals, and has successfully started up e-commerce business models.

Ayumi got her start as a hospital pharmacist in Brisbane, which formed the foundation of her pursuit for health and her belief that “we are nothing without our health”. She is inspired by problems and is relentless with tackling these in new ways, deriving immense satisfaction from the positive impact that solving such problems can have on people.

Her mission now is to address the housing affordability crisis facing millennials in Australia, and she believes that helping this generation to find a path to individual independence will enable them to experience a sense of empowerment, future security, and happiness, unlocking the full potential which this generation has to offer. She believes that unless millennials can see that there is a path for them to realise their Aussie dream of home ownership, the risk of “giving up” on their hopes will set society backwards substantially. By drawing direct links between the housing crisis and the health and wellbeing of the millennial generation, she aims to solve one problem (the housing affordability crisis) and mitigate an even greater risk of broad spread mental wellbeing challenges down the track.

Ayumi’s depth of corporate experience and starting businesses in new markets sets her up strongly to embark on reshaping the property market with her new start-up Proppie, which is a mortgage-sharing matchmaker platform designed to help millennials to make a start into property.

Contact Ayumi

www.proppie.com.au

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Aldwyn Altuney 💕 Director / Photojournalist AA Xpose Media

Aldwyn Altuney is a mass media marketing expert.

Known as the 'Media Queen', she is a TV host, speaker, photojournalist and author of multiple international best-selling books.

With 37 years media experience, her PR company, AA Xpose Media, is the only one she knows of that guarantees results in the mainstream media.

She is passionate about inspiring more good news in the mass media to help decrease depression and suicide rates and lift people’s spirits.

In 2018, she founded the Mass Media Tribe Meetup group and a global Good News Day, which is run annually on August 8.

She also started the monthly Global Good News Challenge in June 2020.

Also an animal activist, she founded Animal Action Events in 2007 and has run 14 annual charity events so far raising awareness, appreciation and respect for all animals.

In her spare time, she loves performing in her comedy duo The Fiddly Gigglers, acting, playing ukulele, long beach walks and body surfing.

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In this episode of Memoirs of Successful Women, The Transformation Queen Annie Gibbins interviews Sherese Shy Holmes 💕Founder of Influential Businesswomen

Sherese Shy-Holmes is a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Known for her ability to shift women from confusion to clarity in just one conversation, she empowers women with practical strategies that generate results. With a formal education in business, taxes, and auditing, Sherese uses a no-fluff approach to formulating ideas, developing an action plan, and creating solutions for her life and business coaching clients. She defines herself as the “Business Doula” that helps ambitious, spiritually minded women monetize their purpose, navigate solo business development, and break their financial glass ceilings.

She is the founder of Influential Businesswomen, whose mission is to foster a rich growth and support community for women to achieve their life and business goals through workshops, women’s circles, courses, and coaching.

Contact Sherese

Website: https://thebizdoula.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebizdoula

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebizdoula/

Clubhouse: @thebizdoula

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