SHE’S GOT DRIVE: Inspiring Interviews with Black Women about Success and how they achieved it- Motivation, Leadership and Confidence
Episodes
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
5th May is the International Day of the Midwife, shining a light on the important work that midwives of worldwide to deliver the worlds children. So I thought I would repost my interview with one of the most inspiring midwives in the US and that is no exaggeration. Jennie Joseph, CEO of Commonsense Childbirth based in Florida, has worked tirelessly through her The JJ Way™ method to educate, empowerment and support women to have healthy pregnancies and babies.
America has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country in the world. More than two women die every day in the USA from pregnancy-related causes, and 3 to 4 times as many Black women as White are at-risk or die during pregnancy. We have read and heard of Serena Williams experience and the challenge that Beyonce has - the issues for Black women cross socio economic boundaries - it is real and we all need to know what is happening. Raising awareness about this preventable issue gives a platform to Black women to share their experiences, and educates and empowers communities to push for change.
Jennie is a national speaker, motivator, and author. She has been featured in documentaries about this important issue, has hosted her own radio talk show and is a regular guest on other shows. I...
In this episode
- Hear her thoughts on what success means to her and her personal journey.
- and how her success was more organic , verses being planned, through the challenge of transitioning as a midwife from the UK to the US.
- Jennie shares how she could not ignore the calling to work on behalf of underserved women and babies and the terrible maternal health outcomes in the US, that are often unknown and the impact on black women and families.
- How her personal painful experience lead her to start her journey as an entrepreneur and lessons learned.
For more on Jennie Joseph and her work go to https://www.commonsensechildbirth.org or follow Jennie on Instagram @iamjenniejoseph
I hope you continue to enjoy our conversation - Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @@shirleymcalpine_❤️
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SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
This week is a REWIND episode, originally published in February 2018 = we go back into the vault for this episode on relationships - you know that intimate one you have for life. In this COVID19 culture there is a lot happening in this space and I thought this may be helpful. I share what are the 8 principles that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 20 years . And whether you are with your partner for 1 year or 10 years these will hopefully inspire you to bring something new to it. If you want to have a breakthrough in your relationship and have a loving one built to last then this episode is for you.
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Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak to Rhonda Joy McLean, President and CEO of RJMLEADS LLC, a leadership consulting and career advancement company based in New York City. She is the former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., a global publishing company, where she managed one-third of the law department and provided legal support for over 200 clients for nearly 20 years, including Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, People andEssence magazines. She is also the co-author of the popular book series “Little Black Book of Success: Laws for Black Women,”.
Rhonda has received numerous awards for her dedication to excellence in and greater access to the legal profession, as well as her commitment to public service and philanthropy, particularly with regard to women’ rights, protecting victims of domestic violence and more inclusive access to higher education for all.
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Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare
To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak with Valerie Rainford, who is founder and CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies - a consulting firm that works with senior leaders in corporate America to increase the representation of diverse talent. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge gained from her 12 years at JP Morgan Chase.
We talk about her passion for her work, how she is trying to make sense of Covid19 and the power of writing and sharing her story in her book, Until A Brighter Tomorrow.
You can find Valerie Rainford: http://valerierainford.com
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Join me in the Live Your Life By design Vision Workshop on Saturday 25th April 2020. I will guide you through a process where you will reflect and create your future. You will come away with an inspiring vision for your life and a beautiful vision board that will build on the future you. You will also learn about the power of creating your life in this way. And have fun doing it together. Your future influences your present. And drives the actions you take today!I know when I have invented my future I move forward with purpose, clarity and excitement. Dreaming is in fact a form of planning!
Register here: It is only $34.97 for this 2 hour workshop and I will also give every participant a FREE GIFT of one of my She’s Got Drive Notebooks with an inspiring quote on the cover available on Amazon
Launching Your Successful Coaching Business Masterclass
I recently launched a new one-hour masterclass “Launching Your Successful Coaching Business”. If you are a coach who has been running your business but want to level up, or a new coach and about to start your business, or have been up and running but it’s been a struggle to gain clients. This is for you - What I know is of all the people that start a coaching business only 26% make a decent living. I want to use my 21 years of experience to set you up strong, particularly with what is happening now in this covid culture. And its only $25.00 to do this masterclass! Register here
The next masterclass is on Thursday 23rd April 2020 at 5pm PT/7pm CT/8pm ET Click here to join me in Launching Your Successful Coaching Business and you can build your business with increased confidence.
FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU:
Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare
To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love
Download for free my goal setting pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/goals2020
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.
This week I share in this COVID19culture the places in my life where i have had to 'pivot' - because i cant keep doing the same thing.
FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU:
Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare
To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love
Download for free my goal setting pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/goals2020
Helpful resources:
The best thing I have read on social distancing: Social Distancing - This is not a snow day
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:
This week I share my Self Care SOS approaches. This is reflecting the conversations I am having with my clients as we navigate the impact of COVID19. Self care in these times are not about a nice to have - it is essential living - lets have a look at what you could be doing - what we can be doing.
FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU:
Download for free self care Quiz pdf - questions to reflect on how you can take better care of yourself in this moment. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare
To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
In this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .
Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.
Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education. Meredith's most recent publications for UNCF are: A Seat at the Table: African American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education; Lift Every Voice and Lead: African American Leaders Perspectives of K-12 Education Reform.
Dr. Anderson was a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Public Affairs at American University. She has also taught in the Department of African American Studies at Georgetown University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at American University where she teaches courses on race and public policy.
You can find Dr Meredith Anderson:
https://uncf.org/gallery-entry/meredith-anderson
Donate to UNCF here:
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Reviewing your year can be powerful. Find a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake, a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience.
Download for free my Review 2019 pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/review2019
Download for free my goal setting pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/goals2020
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Saturday Mar 21, 2020
Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.
This week I share my response to CoVID 19 and what I am doing and I offer you two resources to help with your self care and keeping you sane in these extraordinary time.
In these shorts, ( its not that short this week!) I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - well actually a transformation then you are in the right place.
FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU:
Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare
To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection. Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love
Helpful resources:
The best thing I have read on social distancing: Social Distancing - This is not a snow day
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Tuesday Mar 03, 2020
Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.
This week I share my insight that attitude is everything. How we approach our life absolutely matters to what we have in our life. Hope it helps your day and week.
In these shorts, I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - well actually a transformation then you are in the right place.
FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU:
Reviewing your year can be powerful. Find a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake, a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience.
Download for free my Review 2019 pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/review2019
Download for free my goal setting pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/goals2020
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
In this weeks episode is the last but not least amazing woman in my UNCF series - highlight the work to support the future of our Black Young people. I am so happy that we have Taliah Givens in the guest chair.
Taliah is the Senior Director of UNCF Student Professional Development Programs she has led the strategic direction and management of over 30 UNCF internship programs.In the past 5-years, her department has served over 900 students across various industries including education, STEM, financial services, public relations, publishing, entertainment, and health care. Taliah started her career as an Optical Solutions Engineer at Nortel Networks and AT&T. She completed degrees in both computer engineering and electrical engineering technology from Georgia Tech and Alabama A&M University.
You can find Taliah Givens:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliah-givens-b481857/
Donate to UNCF here:
FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU:
Reviewing your year can be powerful. Find a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake, a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience.
Download for free my goal setting pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise. http://shirleymcalpine.com/goals2020
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/