SHE’S GOT DRIVE: Inspiring Interviews with Black Women about Success and how they achieved it- Motivation, Leadership and Confidence
Episodes
Friday Jul 21, 2017
Friday Jul 21, 2017
In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Theresa Wangia, jewelry and leather accessories Designer and Founder/Creator of Beltshazzar Jewels. Her works are influenced by her multi-cultural heritage, love of nature and a passionate appreciation for fashion and design. She is recognized as one of the top three RAW Artists Accessory Designers in the city of St Louis and Phoenix Fashion Week Alum. Her collection can be found in St Louis, Chicago, London and Los Angeles.
In this episode Theresa shares:
- How her heritage influences her work
- her design process and the magic of the accident
- the significant importance of travel on her life and in her life
- the power of writing down your vision
- how the founder of NY Fashion Week,Fern Mallis, is one of her biggest fans
- how she is giving back to her community
- Her guiding principles for her life
Connect with Theresa @https://www.instagram.com/beltshazzarjewels/
http://www.beltshazzarjewels.com
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She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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Friday Jul 14, 2017
Friday Jul 14, 2017
In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Malene Barnett of Malene B Studio A global designer, Founder and Design Director of Malene B, a company specializing in handcrafted custom carpets, inspired wallcoverings and artisan tiles. Her luxe creations have enlivened premier hotels, iconic office buildings, and sophisticated private spaces. , She has been featured in Huffington Post and Design Sponge columns, in both national and international press.
In this episode Malene shares:
- What inspires her designs and how she produces her products
- If there is ever a right time to launch a business
- Why her Grandmother influences her and strengthened her in work
- The lessons she learned about herself in the early part of her business
- Her tips on effective networking and building relationships
- What to do when you loose your inspiration or excitement in your business
Connect with Malene on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/maleneblifestyle/
Her website : https://www.maleneb.com
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P>I>I download.
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
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Friday Jul 07, 2017
Friday Jul 07, 2017
In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Robin Dunn, FACE coach, Creative Director and Choreographer. She is one of the key community leaders in the entertainment industry today.
Robin Shares with us…
- When she started in dance
- The power of having her Mum giving her unwavering support in her life
- How she got into dance and who her teachers were
- Why it important to keep moving
- Her pioneering contribution to Hip Hop
- Her empowering tools in her FACE coaching
- What it is like to be in one of her dance classes
Photo of Robin Dunn by TPPhotograpy
Connect with Robin on Instagram @robinndunnface
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
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Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Julie Wenah, just started working as Counsel at Airbnb. Julie was former Obama Appointee: Counselor and Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Commerce. She led President Obama’s manufacturing initiative around regional collaboration and building strong manufacturing communities. So many insights await you.
- She shares how she got to the White House
- The painful process of loosing her father
- The power of her faith
- How First Lady Michelle Obama reacted when she passed the Bar
- What lies behind her drive
- What it’s like to work for President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama
- The power of Hip Hop in her life and the lyrics of Hip Hop
- Her next passion project - the life messages in Hip Hop music and what can we learn
- The importance of healing for Black women
Connect with Julie on instagram @albummixtape
Julie now has a podcast called The Album and the Mixtape, ind it on Podbean: https://albummixtape.podbean.com
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
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Saturday Jun 17, 2017
Saturday Jun 17, 2017
In this episode of She’s Got Drive Lorraine Martins, the first Director of Diversity of Network Rail, shares with me
- What its like to be the first person etc go to University in her family
- Her definition of success given her background
- What her MBE means to her
- Her work on the London Olympic games
- How Chairing the Board of Trust for London lead to her making a difference to the ‘living wage’
- When she learned that she can’t do it all
- How she approcahes her role as Director of Diversity
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She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
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Saturday Jun 10, 2017
Saturday Jun 10, 2017
On this episode, we have my dear friend and colleague Lisa Stewart, Business Consultant, and Coach.
Remember that awesome episode with Paulette Rowe when she said how she uses PIE to support her success? Well, this is where you learn more about it. GET AHEAD of the game, and start working on this TODAY.
In this episode learn how to increase effectiveness, get seen, get promoted, produce results and achieve your success. Don't get buried in the background beavering away. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a woman working in a corporation this show is for you.
In this episode Lisa shares with us:
- What PIE is?
- Shocking PIE statistics
- How keeping your head down and working hard alone is not your access to success
- Actions you can do TODAY to get you on the right path to success
- What you wear really does matter
- If you're not managing your reputation someone else is
- Tips on networking your way to being known
You can contact with Lisa on:
http://www.lisastewartconsulting.com
https://www.instagram.com/lisawraystewart/
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She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
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Friday Jun 02, 2017
Friday Jun 02, 2017
In this week's episode, we have Sharon Watson is the Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre in the UK and Chair of the bid for European Capital of Culture Leeds 2023.
Sharon shares with us:
- The power of having a teacher who believed in her - Nadine Senior MBE
- Her bold action at the age of 16
- What it is like to be one of the few black Artistic Directors in the UK
- How she ensures her voice is heard
- The power of sharing your vision for an organization when you are interviewing for a leadership role
- How dance changes lives
- Who she turns to when she is facing challenges
You can contact with Sharon on:
http://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/person/sharon-watson/
Sharon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/watson_dance
Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-watson-ma-21274910/?ppe=1
The headline performance piece for the Tour de France Sharon choreographed and talks about in the interview. Phoenix Dance Company perform Ghost Peloton: https://vimeo.com/108332712
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/
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Friday May 26, 2017
Friday May 26, 2017
Dr. Nicola Rollock is Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Race & Education at the University of Birmingham in England, UK. In this episode she shares:
- Her frustration of the lack of people of color in leadership positions and the lack of progress on race equality
- The lessons from her father that influenced her
- The importance of looking after her well-being and her Netflix self-care remedy
- How it feels to be a woman of colour in UK academia
- Where she finds her spiritual nourishment
- The impact of being ‘the woman who talks about race’
- What's in her “And still I rise’ folder
- And the importance of celebrating success and letting people know about your accomplishments
You can connect with Dr. Nicola Rollock
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/
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Saturday May 20, 2017
Saturday May 20, 2017
In this week's episode Paulette Rowe, Managing Director of Payments Services and the most senior Black woman in Barclays UK. You may not have heard of her but the business she runs impacts at least 1 in 3 financial transactions that happen in the UK every day.
Paulette talks to me:
- about the importance of networking;
- how she became a banker versus an actor;
- the importance of P.I.E - find out what this means it's not the food you eat
- and why we need to take risks and seize opportunities even when we think we are not quite ready;
- and how sometimes we can get in our own way.
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/
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Wednesday May 10, 2017
Wednesday May 10, 2017
Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan is a pianist bringing a new sound to the arts. Dana is a graduate of the Howard University Master of Music Program. She has won numerous accolades and awards of achievement. In 2014 Dana placed as a finalist in the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. Dana received the "Audience Award", "Press Jury Award", "Best Performance of a Beethoven Work", and "Best Performance of a Classical Work".
She shares about
- A lifetime of learning from 3 years old and she is still having piano lessons.
- Her muse Josephine Baker
- How she has redefined success through her charitable work
- Music making a difference
- How she relies on the strength of her ancestors
- And her commitment to young people
And she moves me to tears. She is wonderful!
You can follow Dana on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekeyofdana/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekeyofdana
She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’
To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/
She’s Got Drive Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
@shirleymcalpine on Twitter:https://twitter.com/shirleymcalpine
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