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Episode 114:
Guest Name: Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross
Guest Business: SP Grace
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast, we chat with Dr. Carmen Bell-Ross, the Founder of SP Grace, a management solutions company dedicated to delivering high-quality, results-driven strategies for businesses, schools, industries, and local communities.
Dr. Carmen takes us on a journey through her childhood in Detroit, where her curiosity about people and cultures first took root. Her early exposure to languages like German and Spanish inspired her to pursue bachelor's degrees in International Studies and Spanish, followed by a master's in Educational Psychology. She later completed doctoral studies in both Educational Psychology and Management and Leadership, an achievement that reflects her lifelong dedication to learning and leadership.
With over two decades of experience, Dr. Carmen has built a career as a leadership consultant, workforce development specialist, executive coach, keynote speaker, and researcher. She shares how she empowers leaders to align their values with meaningful outcomes through professional development programs in leadership, communication, workforce readiness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and more.
In this episode, she also explores the importance of inclusive leadership and diversity of thought, explaining how both can shape better decision-making and boost a business’s bottom line. Dr. Carmen offers valuable insight into her workforce development services, particularly her work with incoming college students, highlighting the importance of building a strategic approach to the college search process.
If you're passionate about leadership, equity, or cultivating meaningful impact through education and workforce development, this is the episode for you!
IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…
- What was Carmen like as a child?
- The importance of inclusivity
- What makes a good leader?
- Gen Z and the Workforce
- Why SP Grace
- BBM Brag Moment
- What brings them joy?
- Why do black businesses matter?
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