Sunflower Nation's Women In Leadership

Sunflower Nation's Women In Leadership

The Sunflower Nation is a leadership consulting firm committed to sharing positive messages to make the world a little better. We provide leadership coaching, training, program evaluations, and keynote speeches. This podcast focuses on women in leadership roles sharing their experiences balancing career family and self.

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July 26, 2024 • 63 mins
In our latest episode as we sit down with Sheila R. Burns-Owens a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and ordained minister who has lived a life full of love, learning, and adventure. Born and raised in New York, Sheila spent 31 years shaping young minds as an educator. Since retiring, she has embarked on a new chapter, traveling across the USA with her life partner, Willie, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Sheila shar...
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In our latest episode as we sit down with Jessica Irvin, who shares her incredible journey of navigating career transitions while caring for a sick parent. 🌟 In this heartfelt conversation, Jessica opens up about the challenges and triumphs of balancing professional aspirations with personal responsibilities. From making tough career decisions to finding strength in the face of adversity, her story is a testament to resilience and...
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May 17, 2024 • 44 mins
May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month to bring attention to the importance of mental health. As a part of this initiative, The Sunflower Nation interviewed Dr. Lauren Wells, author of There Are No Deficits Here. Dr. Wells shares her journey of overcoming life's unexpected twists and turns. In the interview, she discusses her journey of overcoming various obstacles and learning how to overcome trauma. www.sun...
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May is recognized as National Mental Health Awareness Month to bring attention to the importance of mental health. As a part of this initiative, The Sunflower Nation conducted an interview with Alison Berrios-Murry, where she shared her story of overcoming childhood abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Bipolar disorder. In the interview, she discusses her journey of overcoming these challenges and becoming a successful...
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May is National Mental Health Awareness month, and it's important to shed light on the topic of mental health. As part of this initiative, The Sunflower Nation recently interviewed Nygera Pierson Mutis, a licensed clinician, mom, wife, and entrepreneur. In the interview, Nygera shared her inspiring career journey, as well as her strategies for managing the stress of caring for her clients and family, all while maintaining her own i...
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April 5, 2024 • 41 mins
The Sunflower Nation's Dr. Edith C. Banks is commemorating Women's History Month by paying tribute to the stories of nine female entrepreneurs. This three-part series is a must-watch for everyone. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in to hear female entrepreneurs sharing their invaluable experiences and advice on lessons learned, professional resources, mentorship, and future goals. If you're an aspiring entrepre...
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March 29, 2024 • 51 mins
The Sunflower Nation's Dr. Edith C. Banks is commemorating Women's History Month by paying tribute to the stories of nine female entrepreneurs. This three-part series is a must-watch for everyone. In this episode, these women discuss the challenges they encountered as entrepreneurs. They share the mistakes they made along their journey, the process of developing their unique brand, dealing with negative feedback, and how they bala...
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March 22, 2024 • 41 mins
The Sunflower Nation's Dr. Edith C. Banks is celebrating Women's History Month by honoring the journeys of nine female entrepreneurs. This three-part series is a must-watch for everyone. In this episode, these women share their experiences of starting and running their businesses. They talk about their fears as new business owners, and the crucial moment that inspired them to take the plunge. Don't miss this insightful conversatio...
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March 8, 2024 • 53 mins
The Sunflower Nation interviews Shamara Green, a new mom, entrepreneur, and licensed counselor, about how she balances her busy life. She also shares some helpful tips. www.sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #Womeninleadershipodcast #Dredithbanks The Sunflower Nation Women in Leadership Podcast with Host Dr. Edith Banks
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The Sunflower Nation is featuring Dr. Sharmayne Jenkins in this episode. She will be discussing how she transitioned her career from a hairstylist to a doctor of education. Sharmayne shares her personal journey of being a life coach and provides useful tips on how to navigate through life's challenges. www.sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #Womeninleadershipodcast #Dredithbanks The Sunflower Nation Women in Leadership Podcast ...
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The Sunflower Nation recently interviewed Dr. Sharmayne Jenkins, where she talked about her career as a cosmetologist, her divorce, and the unfortunate passing of both her parents within two months of each other. Throughout the interview, she shares some of her life lessons and discusses how to navigate parenting through difficult times. Check back next week for part two, where Dr. Jenkins shares how she went from being a cosmetol...
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February 16, 2024 • 37 mins
The Sunflower Nation recently conducted an interview with Nadine Traille, a 16-year Neonatal ICU Nurse Practitioner. In the interview, she shares about her career journey and emphasizes the importance of working in your passion. She also provides valuable tips on managing a demanding career while maintaining a happy marriage and raising two children. www.sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #Womeninleadershipodcast #Dredithbanks T...
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The Sunflower Nation speaks to Dr. Lola Brown and hears about her journey, how she moved from the Teaneck Public School System to Ivy League Colleges and became the Dean at Cornell University. www.sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #Womeninleadershipodcast #Dredithbanks The Sunflower Nation Women in Leadership Podcast with Host Dr. Edith Banks
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The Sunflower Nation Podcast Presents a Special Series: The Sun Will Shine Again: Stories of Hope After the Loss of a Loved One. Episode 5: My Life is Not My Own For the final episode is our grief series, our host Dr. Edith C. Banks, shares her story of grieving the loss of her father www.sunflowernation.net info@sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #dredithbanks #thesunwillshineagain #womeninleadership #love #grief #itwillgetbet...
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The Sunflower Nation Podcast Presents a Special Series: The Sun Will Shine Again: Stories of Hope After the Loss of a Loved One. Episode 4: It's a Rollercoaster Special Guest Shamara Green shares her story of the tragic death of her beloved husband while she was six months pregnant. www.sunflowernation.net info@sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #dredithbanks #thesunwillshineagain #womeninleadership #love #grief #itwillgetbette...
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The Sunflower Nation Podcast Presents a Special Series: The Sun Will Shine Again: Stories of Hope After the Loss of a Loved One. Episode 3: Just Let Me Be Special Guest Jennifer Brad shares her story of grief and loneliness after the sudden death of her partner, Antonio Ricky Anderson Sr. www.sunflowernation.net info@sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #dredithbanks #thesunwillshineagain #womeninleadership #love #grief #itwillge...
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The Sunflower Nation Podcast Presents a Special Series: The Sun Will Shine Again: Stories of Hope After the Loss of a Loved One. Episode 2: But Why, God? Special Guest Jahila Smith shares her story of growing her faith after losing the love of her life, Fitzroy Orville Blair. www.sunflowernation.net info@sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #dredithbanks #thesunwillshineagain #womeninleadership #love #grief #itwillgetbetter The ...
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The Sunflower Nation Podcast Presents a Special Series: The Sun Will Shine Again: Stories of Hope After the Loss of a Loved One. Episode 1: Grief is Love Dr. Caron Cox shares the legacy of her beloved mother, Caron Langaigne. www.sunflowernation.net info@sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #dredithbanks #thesunwillshineagain #womeninleadership #love #grief #itwillgetbetter The Sunflower Nation Women in Leadership Podcast with Ho...
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The Sunflower Nation speaks to VP of Talent Acquisition for JP Morgan Chase Tanisha Russell Day and learns about her journey to the top. The Sunflower Nation Women in Leadership Podcast with Host Dr. Edith Banks
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The Sunflower Nation speaks to international dancer and choreographer Lyne LuvDance and learns about how she navigated the fashion and entertainment industry. www.sunflowernation.net #sunflowernation #Womeninleadershipodcast #Dredithbanks #leadership #strongwomen #Dance #NYC #motivational The Sunflower Nation Women in Leadership Podcast with Host Dr. Edith Banks
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