Conversations With Carole
"Conversations with Carole" is meant to build a community where we can talk about current and historical issues relevant to our times. I've been in the cross culture business for many years and celebrate the past work I've done in radio. It made sense NOW to move the conversation to a podcast format where we can all get involved! ===== As an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, and global thought leader, since 1987, Carole Copeland Thomas moderates the discussions of critical issues affecting the marketplace. She has her pulse on the issues affecting working professionals and regularly consults with industry leaders. She has spent 36 years cultivating relationships and partnerships with local, national, and international sponsors, including Walmart, Amtrak, and Emirates Airlines. Carole is the past president of The National Speakers Association -New England Chapter and was on the leadership team of Black NSA. Carole is a blogger and social media enthusiast using various technology platforms to enhance her business development activities. Carole has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Black Enterprise, ABC Radio, and CBS News. She is the author of eight books and is the Past National Vice Chair of the National Black MBA Association Carole is a 28-year member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and an active member of Black NSA. She won the President Emeritus Award for the leadership role she played during the 2017-2018 NSA New England Chapter Year. Visit Carole's website at www.carolecopelandthomas.com.
Episodes
You recognize the candidates. But how prepared are you for the ballot questions?
This week on Conversations with Carole, I tackle the nine Massachusetts ballot questions, breaking down complicated language into explanations you can follow and use.
What would change with a YES vote? What would stay the same with a NO vote? And why do you need to read each question carefully before making your choice?
From government transparency and pu...
LEADERSHIP HAS NO RETIREMENT DATE!
What happens when a remarkable executive retires but her commitment to making a difference keeps growing?
Meet Marilyn Anderson Chase, my featured guest on Episode #62 of Conversations with Carole!
Marilyn is a longtime friend whose leadership I deeply admire. Her extraordinary career includes serving as Massachusetts Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, a senior executive at United Way ...
What happens when the child who once attended summer camp returns to help lead the organization that shaped her life?
This week on Conversations with Carole, I welcome my longtime friend Veronica Williams, a financial analyst by day and a passionate community advocate beyond her professional role. As Co Chair of the Board of Directors for Lena Park Community Development Corporation in Boston, Veronica is helping shape the next chapt...
Conversations with Carole is back in action, and this week’s episode is one you will not want to miss.
My guest is Linda Turnbull, a remarkable business leader, human resources professional, entrepreneur, woman of faith, and community advocate.
Together with her husband, Clayton, Linda owns and operates 30 Dunkin locations in Boston, Quincy, and Logan Airport, along with a manufacturing facility in Roxbury. Their organization h...
CONVERSATIONS WITH CAROLE IS BACK!! After pausing in 2025, we're back with exciting new topics and guests!!
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On today's Podcast...
What happens when the business you carefully built suddenly disappears?
That is exactly what happened to entrepreneur, photographer, and branding professional Tiffany Arnold when the COVID pandemic brought the live events industry to a halt.
Before the pandemic, Tiffany had...
In today’s episode of Conversations With Carole, we explore the power of language and the unintended consequences of everyday words and phrases. What you say may seem harmless, but the impact on others can be lasting, offensive, or dismissive.
Carole breaks down eight common words and phrases that can trigger negative reactions, create distance, or reinforce harmful stereotypes. She explains why these expressions are problemat...
In this empowering episode of Conversations With Carole, Carole Copeland Thomas shares her 10 Point Plan for creating the right mindset for a successful school year. Whether you’re a high school student, college learner, adult returning to the classroom, or simply someone looking to reset your approach to learning, these insights will set you on the path to success.
Carole covers strategies like:
- Embracing a clean slate and...
Recorded LIVE in Roxbury, Massachusetts outside of Logan's favorite Boston eatery, Merengue Restaurant,
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In this episode of Conversations with Carole, Carole Copeland Thomas continues her Best and the Brightestseries by spotlighting LOGAN BROWN, a rising fourth-year medical student at the University of Michigan.
Originally from Detroit, Logan spent the past year in Boston as a Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research ...
Guest: Lilly Marcelin, Founder & Executive Director of the Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP)
Host: Carole Copeland Thomas
Episode Length: ~43 minutes
Original Air Date: August 5, 2025
Featured Event: Call and Response: Gynecology Art Exhibition
Location: Urban Farming Institute of Boston
Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20 | urbanfarminginstitute.org
Episo...
In this powerful and practical episode of Conversations With Carole, meet Nicola Millington—visionary PR strategist, cultural curator, and author of the timely and transformative new book, SWIPE: Mastering the Art of Handling Trolls and Protecting Your Peace. From the bustling energy of the Notting Hill Carnival to the calm confidence of digital self-defense, Nicola brings 25 years of communications wisdom to the screen and t...
In this compelling and candid episode of Conversations With Carole, host Carole Copeland Thomas sits down with longtime colleague and diversity champion Robert Principe, author of "Excuse Me While I Skip a Beat: Working to Reinvent My Life and Leadership as a White Guy". With over three decades in the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) space, Robert pulls no punches as he explores what it means to be a straight white man doing ...
In this compelling and eye-opening episode of Conversations With Carole, host Carole Copeland Thomas sits down with Dr. Carlton Brown, a renowned UK-based diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategist and founder of Aspire Consultancy Ltd. (https://www.aspire-consultancy.com), to unpack “The Race Paradox”—a searing critique of how and why organizations repeatedly fail when it comes to race.
Dr. Brown exposes th...
In Episode 51 Carole sits down with the brilliant and compassionate Rev. Dr. Thema Bryant for a conversation that resonates deeply with listeners navigating life, love, and purpose. With authenticity, insight, and grace, Dr. Thema unpacks the transformative themes from her new book, Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love—offering wisdom on relationships, healing from trauma, setting b...
In this milestone 50th episode of Conversations With Carole, host Carole Copeland Thomas sits down with trailblazing publisher Valerie Brandes, the founder and CEO of Jacaranda Books, one of the most dynamic independent publishing companies in the UK. This episode is a powerful narrative of Black resilience, global identity, and visionary leadership in the world of literature.
Valerie shares her remarkable journey from growing up in...
In this powerful and practical episode, Carole sits down with Lurie Davis, founder of Lurie Davis Wealth Management (https://www.luriedavis.org/), to talk straight about financial survival and long-term strategy during politically and economically turbulent times—especially for communities directly impacted by the Trump administration.
With decades of experience guiding clients through recessions, political shifts, and persona...
Are you ready for uncertainty? In this episode of Conversations With Carole, Carole Copeland Thomas delivers 15 critical tips to help you stay financially secure, emotionally strong, and physically prepared in the face of chaos. With unprecedented political and economic shifts, federal layoffs, and social instability, being proactive is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Tune in to gain practical advice on financial prep...
DEI IS LEGAL IN THE USA!!
In this powerful episode of Conversations with Carole, host Carole Copeland Thomas breaks down the critical guidance issued by 16 Attorneys General in support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). With the Biden administration out and Trump’s new policies aiming to dismantle DEI efforts nationwide, these state leaders are pushing back, reminding businesses that DEIA remains legal,...
In this powerful episode, host Carole Copeland Thomas explores how to navigate and resist the challenges of Trump's administration. With sweeping policy changes, government purges, and attacks on civil rights, it's critical to stay informed and take action. Carole lays out five key strategies to help you stay engaged and empowered in the fight for democracy, justice, and equity.
Five Ways to Cope in Trump’s World
🔹 1. We've Be...
Join Carole as she delves into timely, thought-provoking topics that impact our democracy, civil rights, and our collective future. This special episode, recorded on the eve of Inauguration Day 2025 and the 96th birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., explores the themes of leadership, servanthood, and the power of activism in uncertain times. Reflecting on history, current challenges, and the legacy of civil rights giants...
In this powerful end-of-year episode of Conversations with Carole, Carole Copeland Thomas delivers an inspiring message about resilience and action in the face of challenges to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Reflecting on the transformative events of 2024, Carole highlights both setbacks and triumphs in the fight for equity and justice, urging listeners to take proactive steps in supporting organizations that remain commit...
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