Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha

Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha

Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha is an empowercast that delves into various topics to elevate your mind. The listener will get tips, strategies, and motivation to level up their personal life and business dealings. The topics of discussions will be brought to you by one of the most empowering attorneys in sports and entertainment - author of Code v. Code: The Street Code Versus the Legal Code - and TEDx speaker.

Episodes

November 3, 2025 80 mins
The Entrepreneur’s Edge with Sonya Toomer Bates. She’s not just building businesses, she’s building power moves for women entrepreneurs. From capital access to AI-driven strategy, Sonya Toomer Bates is bringing 25+ years of experience, bold partnerships, and unmatched insight to help you grow smarter and scale stronger. 🎙️ Tap in on Tuesday for conversation, solutions, and actions. This one’s for the builders, the breakers, and th...
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Sometimes life throws us a curveball. A plan falls apart. A door closes. Or maybe, like tonight, an unexpected emergency happens. And in that moment, we face a choice: we can fret, or we can pivot.

With an unexpected emergency for my guest. I had the opportunity to speak directly with you. And I want you to remember this: To set yourself apart, show up through it all. No matter your assignment, how you complete it will determine how...
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International speaker, award-winning presenter, and founder of TES Speaks is on a mission to help individuals redefine success and reclaim themselves. After facing burnout despite “making it,” she realized alignment is the real achievement. Now she’s empowering those questioning if they can experience the fulfillment of success in their personal life, career, or business.
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From Paralyzed to Purpose-Driven. At 25, Zedrick Carter was told he’d never walk again. He turned that diagnosis into divine direction. As the founder of Coach Carter Fitness, he helps others unlock their inner power, both spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. This Tuesday on Seek ELLAvation®, discover how honoring your body can become the cheat code to your next level. 🎯 
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October 7, 2025 77 mins
Contracts & Capital: The Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon Join Linda Chatmon as she breaks down how government contracts, tech, and strategy can fund your next move—and your legacy. She’s negotiated over $13.2B in federal contracts, built an empire of brands, and helps turn influence into infrastructure. 
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September 16, 2025 25 mins
Sometimes life throws us a curveball. A plan falls apart. A door closes. Or maybe, like tonight, an unexpected emergency happens. And in that moment, we face a choice: we can fret, or we can pivot.

 With an unexpected emergency for my guest. I gained an opportunity to speak directly to you. And I want you to remember this: To set yourself apart, show up through it all. No matter your assignment, how you complete it will determine ho...
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Brand builder. Growth strategist. Culture connector.

From Olympic-level activations with USA Track & Field to leading innovation at Kraft Heinz, Robert helped brands drive double-digit growth and create real impact. Passionate about bridging insight with strategy, and always moving with purpose, whether in the boardroom or on the run. 
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We’ve talked about power, policy, and the players. Now, we talk about positioning and how to move from surviving NIL to owning it through strategy, team, and action.

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Replay the whole NIL Series: Over four powerful segments, we traced the real story of NIL—not just the headlines, but the history, battles, and strategies shaping the future of college athletics.

📚 Segment...
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In the first two segments, we went from the foundation of NIL’s fight to the cracks revealed in Alston, one theme is clear: competence matters. This moment is an opportunity—but only if athletes have the right knowledge, the right team, and the discipline to get it right. Without that, deals can become traps instead of tools.

🎙 In Segment 3, we’ll break down the current House Settlement, the federal push, and where states stand in ...
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This case is more than about scholarships. It was about athletes' rights. We move from foundation to framing. What are we building?

Tune in to find out!
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Four-part series: "Power Plays: The NIL Era in College Sports."

From Shadows to Spotlight: How We Got Here. For years, college athletes gave everything: time, talent, health, and likeness while helping build a billion-dollar industry that initially focused on revenue from issuing degrees. This first segment breaks down the why and how behind the rise of NIL rights, starting with the overlooked resistance that came long before TikTok...
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What do love, legacy, and leadership have in common? They all get tested in the courtroom. In this episode of Breakups & Business, we’re joined by Genghis Shakhan, Esq., founding partner at Shakhan & Wilkerson Law Firm. This isn’t just a conversation about law; it’s about love, loss, and the power of being legally prepared for whatever life brings, from personal to professional.
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What if leadership isn’t just about strategy or success, but about identity? In this episode of "Unmasking the Leader Within," we sit down with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland (also known as The Identity Shaper) to uncover the invisible narratives that shape how we lead, show up, and serve. Dr. Kirkland shares the personal truth behind her powerful leadership framework, Identity Dynamics®, and the urgent need for leaders, especially wome...
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From high school dropout and former drug dealer to multimillion-dollar Rapid Business Growth Strategist and coach, Marquel is a walking billboard for the lyrics “started from the bottom now I’m here."

Marquel is on a nonstop mission to help his clients earn $2 Billion over the next 5 years. And with clients already using his strategies and methods to generate more than $1 Billion in client success stories, it’s clear he’s well on hi...
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We're sitting down with Robin Nathaniel, a Telly Award-winning social media strategist, podcast host, and digital storytelling veteran with over 20 years in the game. From working with Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winners to helping nonprofits craft social strategies that actually connect, Robin brings a rare mix of experience, purpose, and practical insight. If you're a changemaker, nonprofit leader, or creative looking to amplify...
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In business, holding on too tightly can stall the very growth you’re working so hard to achieve. In this episode, Kimberly Fennell @kimtheadmin breaks down The Art of Letting Go to Grow...not just in life, but in leadership, decision-making, and delegation. We talk about releasing overwhelm, prioritizing what truly drives impact, and learning to let go of tasks, roles, or mindsets that no longer serve your mission. If you’re buildi...
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In a world that praises constant hustle, what happens when a person chooses stillness instead?

As seen on the J-Hud show, Comcast Rise, and Seva Award winner, MiMi brings her light and journey to the stage.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with a visionary leader who turned to yoga, not as a trend, but as a lifeline. She opens up about the chaotic moments that led her to the mat, how that practice became a form of survival, and ...
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In this segment, we will explore how decoding the data helps drive the dollar. We want the information simplified because we just don't have the energy to deal with confusion.

Michael Cortez is the Research and Data Analyst at the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC), where he leads impactful, data-driven research to evaluate program success and fuel strategic growth. With a keen eye for uncovering trends and oppo...
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This guest is a visionary in sound and storytelling who’s making waves on screen and behind the scenes. With a growing IMDb-accredited career, he’s brought depth and energy to roles on hit TV shows like P-Valley, Wicked City, and Will Trent, and has left his mark in films like Out on a Lim, Scorned, Pride, and Blaq Diamondz, where he commands the screen as streetwise hustler Vonte. But he’s not stopping there. This multi-talented c...
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🎙 From Black Sheep to Blueprint: The Calling Was Never Meant to Be Comfortable Ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold? Not because you were lost, but because you were called? This Tuesday on Seek ELLAvation®, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to turn doubt, detours, and imposter syndrome into divine direction. You’ll hear how the black sheep moments, the ones that made you question everything, were actually shaping you t...
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