theforcedpivot with Antoine Medley
2020 taught us all that when we plan to go right, life can harshly force us to go left. Come listen to "theforcedpivot Podcast" as we discuss how to ride the wave of life. We learn to pivot or we stop existing. Join us!
Episodes
theforcedpivot Podcast host Antoine Medley reflects on Season 3 and shares what to look forward to in Season 4 in 2025.
Medley shared information on his new platform blackVOICESnow. The initiative provides a platform for emerging African American, minority, and underrepresented motivational speakers to share their stories and inspire local communities. We aim to empower both the speakers and the communities they reach, fos...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Carlos Mims, Sr. an upcoming speakers at the "blackVOICESnow Raleigh" event planned for November 23, 2024 in Knightdale, NC.
blackVOICESnow is a Sankofa Innovations, LLC, initiative that provides a platform for emerging African American, minority, and underrepresented motivational speakers to share their stories and inspire local communities. We aim to empower both the speakers and...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Milan Lee an upcoming speakers at the "blackVOICESnow Raleigh" event planned for November 23, 2024 in Knightdale, NC.
blackVOICESnow is a Sankofa Innovations, LLC, initiative that provides a platform for emerging African American, minority, and underrepresented motivational speakers to share their stories and inspire local communities. We aim to empower both the speakers and the co...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Jeremy Sullivan and Sean Ingram, both speakers at the "blackVOICESnow Raleigh" event planned for November 23, 2024 in Knightdale, NC.
blackVOICESnow is a Sankofa Innovations, LLC, initiative that provides a platform for emerging African American motivational speakers to share their stories and inspire local communities. We aim to empower both the speakers and the communities they r...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Jeremy McKinney.
Jeremy McKinney is the founder of McKinney Immigration Law firm in Greensboro, North Carolina and was the 76th President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), a bar association with 39 chapters around the world and almost 17,000 members. He is a North Carolina Board Certified Immigration Law Specialist and is admitted to practice law in North Carolina state...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Troy Martin.
In 1993, Troy Martin saw Microsoft Windows for the first time, and this thing called a "mouse" changed his life forever.
Martin is a native New Yorker and has resided in Atlanta, GA since 1992. He is a graduate of Devry University, an accomplished IT professional, a dedicated husband, a father of 5, and a dedicated follower of God.
From a snapshot of his humble...
theforcedpivot welcomes JuJuan Mitchell and Cynthia Daniels-Williams.
JuJuan Mitchell, diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008, is a community leader and social justice advocate. In 2023, JuJuan co-founded the A Balance for MS Foundation with Cynthia Daniel-Williams, dedicated to guiding individuals through the emotional journey of MS with a focus on grieving, understanding, and thriving. Beyond her role as a mental heal...
theforcedpivot welcomes Michael Goodman.
Senior Instructional Technology Coordinator, Michael Goodman provides technology coaching and support to the students, teachers, staff, parents, and administrators at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. He oversees the daily operations of the EdTech program in the school ensuring that staff have all the tools needed to fulfill the strategic goals of the school district. I...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Melissa Fanning.
Melissa Fanning is a Training Coordinator, following in her father’s footsteps, who was an Instructor in the Navy, helping people grow. She has been with her employer for 25 years. Melissa graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration, and from Saint Leo University, where she earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. ...
theforcedpivot welcomes Jaki Shelton Green.
Jaki Shelton Green, the ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina appointed in 2018, is the first African American and third woman to be appointed as the North Carolina Poet Laureate and reappointed in 2021 for a second term by Governor Roy Cooper. She is a 2019 Academy of American Poet Laureate Fellow, 2014 NC Literary Hall of Fame Inductee, 2009 NC Piedmont Laureate appointment, 2...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Brian K. Seymour, II.
Brian Keith Seymour, II is the Principal and Founder of Prosperitage Wealth, a fee-only RIA dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by helping Black professionals make smart money decisions through unbiased financial advice. He holds multiple designations, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and was named to The American College of Financial Services 2024 NextGen Advi...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Dana Duckworth.
Dana Duckworth is a nationally recognized public speaker, facilitator, and DEI advocate specializing in creating inclusive spaces. With a background spanning over 14 years in multifamily housing, in roles from property manager to supplier partner, Dana's transparency and commitment to cultivating spaces of belonging have been integral to her success.
Recognized ...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Hon. David J. Whitted.
David J. Whitted is a Judge in the Chesapeake, Virginia Circuit Court, elected by the Virginia General Assembly in 2024. A native of South Boston, VA, Judge Whitted was elected to the Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court bench in 2018.
Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Whitted was Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Ch...
Mel Gower is a seasoned IT leader and dynamic speaker with over 25 years of industry experience. Recognized for his leadership in customer and technical support, Mel has a proven track record of building high-performing global teams. His innovative leadership approach has consistently resulted in top-tier Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction scores.
As a pro...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Lawrence Chambers.
Lawrence Chambers is a dedicated public servant leader, who prides himself on transforming and elevating others so that the overall mission is accomplished, while each individual appreciates that they play a part in the success. He currently serves as the senior leader for an agency within the Federal Government. Chambers has over 20 years of experience in leadership at ...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Linsey Mills.
Linsey Mills is a trailblazer who has been honored with prestigious accolades, including the US Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year and the Linetta Gilbert Service Award. These recognitions are a testament to his unwavering dedication to business and philanthropy, and they underscore his status as a respected figure in his fields.
As the author of be...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Deron Medley, BA, CSPO, CSM.
Deron Medley is a native of Halifax, VA and he currently lives in Wake Forest, NC. He is a recent graduate of Walden University with a BS in Communications. Deron served 11 years in the US Navy and spent multiple years deployed around the world. While in the States he served as a US Navy Recruiter before being tasked back to Norfolk, VA.
After much de...
theforcedpivot Podcast welcomes Kionna Myles.
Lieutenant Kionna Myles, a native of South Boston, Virginia, enlisted in the United States Navy in 2012 as a Hospital Corpsman. Her enlisted assignments were Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Portsmouth, Portsmouth, VA; Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, VA; and Fleet Surgical Team SEVEN, Okinawa, Japan.
While enlisted, she earned h...
theforcedpivot Podcast meets Patti Williams.
Ms. Williams has held management and technical positions with IBM in Birmingham,
AL, Atlanta, GA, Greensboro and Raleigh, NC. Ms. Williams holds a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Business Administration from the Universityof Montevalloin
Montevallo, AL and an Associate Degree in Nursing from Johnston Community College
in Smithfield, NC.
As a NC Home Ca...
theforcedpivot welcomes Tobi Shannon.
Tobi is a community-based strategist that works to redistribute wealth and defy unbalanced power structures across sectors and disciplines. Her impact is most amplified with her current work in corporate philanthropy, where she connects corporate employees to volunteerism and an inherent sense of altruism.
Utilizing a “collaboration over competition” mindset, Tobi works to am...
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