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T.H.E. Celebration is a place for leadership, inclusion, and expression. For those who are passionate about connecting with their purpose and using their gifts to make the world a better place.
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October 26, 2020 • 50 min
I love getting to interview people who are grounded in their own genius.
Yes, the tactical knowledge and tools that I learn about are amazing – sometimes they’re life changing.
What I really love about these sorts of people, though, is how they emphasize the ability we all have to truly live our own greatness.
Boldly.
This week’s guest, Monica Louie, is all of that and more.
Monica is a Facebook and Instagram ads strategist who help...
Read moreYes, the tactical knowledge and tools that I learn about are amazing – sometimes they’re life changing.
What I really love about these sorts of people, though, is how they emphasize the ability we all have to truly live our own greatness.
Boldly.
This week’s guest, Monica Louie, is all of that and more.
Monica is a Facebook and Instagram ads strategist who help...
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October 19, 2020 • 46 min
It is vital to cultivate a healthy relationship with fear and failure.
Yeah.
I know.
Easier said than done.
In order to live this truth, I have to recommit to it every single day.
Because every single day fear makes itself known.
I feel it as a tight knot in my stomach.
Tension in my shoulders.
I recognize it in my defensiveness.
When I’m short with people.
I see it clearly during the times where I would rather be right than happy.
...
Read moreYeah.
I know.
Easier said than done.
In order to live this truth, I have to recommit to it every single day.
Because every single day fear makes itself known.
I feel it as a tight knot in my stomach.
Tension in my shoulders.
I recognize it in my defensiveness.
When I’m short with people.
I see it clearly during the times where I would rather be right than happy.
...
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October 12, 2020 • 44 min
Communication is one of the top skills every entrepreneur must master.
If you have an important mission, movement, product or business—the ability to connect with your audience is vital.
Verbal and nonverbal communication are absolutely essential.
But what is often overlooked is copywriting.
Copywriting, the ability to move people with your written words, is so crucial.
Are you with me?
Because we’re in luck.
This week’s guest, J...
Read moreIf you have an important mission, movement, product or business—the ability to connect with your audience is vital.
Verbal and nonverbal communication are absolutely essential.
But what is often overlooked is copywriting.
Copywriting, the ability to move people with your written words, is so crucial.
Are you with me?
Because we’re in luck.
This week’s guest, J...
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October 5, 2020 • 46 min
In 1982, in a speech to Harvard University, Audrey Lorde famously said, “. . .If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.”
Quotes are inspiring.
And, seeing them put into action is empowering.
That is why this week’s guests, Alex and Ash Sullivan, are two of my favorite people.
Despite the pressure of a white supramcist capitalist patriarchy,
They define them...
Read moreQuotes are inspiring.
And, seeing them put into action is empowering.
That is why this week’s guests, Alex and Ash Sullivan, are two of my favorite people.
Despite the pressure of a white supramcist capitalist patriarchy,
They define them...
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September 28, 2020 • 47 min
“Finding your purpose will make you unstoppable.”
When Jaye Washington invoked this mantra I knew it had to be the title of this week’s episode.
Having a north star amidst the storms of life can make all the difference.
With all the clutter of social media, the year 2020 has been, and the ups and downs of just living, discovering what our inner-compass is can be easier said than done.
That is why I am so grateful Jaye has joined us...
Read moreWhen Jaye Washington invoked this mantra I knew it had to be the title of this week’s episode.
Having a north star amidst the storms of life can make all the difference.
With all the clutter of social media, the year 2020 has been, and the ups and downs of just living, discovering what our inner-compass is can be easier said than done.
That is why I am so grateful Jaye has joined us...
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September 21, 2020 • 51 min
Imagine you have a million-dollar business.
Imagine you have a multi-million dollar business that took you years to build.
Everyday you get to empower amazing people.
You’re living the dream.
And loving it.
Until one day - you’re not.
Inside you start to feel a calling to serve a new mission.
That inner-voice grows until it becomes a choir singing it is time to change direction.
Would you have the courage to walk away from this sup...
Read moreImagine you have a multi-million dollar business that took you years to build.
Everyday you get to empower amazing people.
You’re living the dream.
And loving it.
Until one day - you’re not.
Inside you start to feel a calling to serve a new mission.
That inner-voice grows until it becomes a choir singing it is time to change direction.
Would you have the courage to walk away from this sup...
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September 14, 2020 • 34 min
Websites are often the most neglected tool in our entrepreneur toolbox.
We know they have the ability to convert leads into customers, build brand awareness, and communicate our authority.
And yet, creating or updating our website remains on the “I’ll get to this soon” to-do list.
This week’s episode is your moment to move past hesitation'
Our guest, Michanae Edwards, is the owner and designer behind Michanae’s Designs.
She speci...
Read moreWe know they have the ability to convert leads into customers, build brand awareness, and communicate our authority.
And yet, creating or updating our website remains on the “I’ll get to this soon” to-do list.
This week’s episode is your moment to move past hesitation'
Our guest, Michanae Edwards, is the owner and designer behind Michanae’s Designs.
She speci...
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September 7, 2020 • 87 min
“I don’t see color.”
“We all bleed red.”
“We’re all just human.”
Oh God. No.
#FacePalm
If you’ve ever engaged in a dialogue on race or attempted to invite someone in on their racism, I would bet my favorite pen that you’ve heard some variation of these.
Hey. I’ll up the bet.
I’d wager my favorite pair of headphones that more likely than not it was one of us white folks who uttered said phrases too.
All jokes and bets aside, phrases li...
Read more“We all bleed red.”
“We’re all just human.”
Oh God. No.
#FacePalm
If you’ve ever engaged in a dialogue on race or attempted to invite someone in on their racism, I would bet my favorite pen that you’ve heard some variation of these.
Hey. I’ll up the bet.
I’d wager my favorite pair of headphones that more likely than not it was one of us white folks who uttered said phrases too.
All jokes and bets aside, phrases li...
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August 31, 2020 • 47 min
Sales. Salesperson. Closer.
Most people have visceral reactions to these words and phrases, and almost all of us hold stereotypes or preconceived notions of what they mean.
First off, we usually think of a man.
Probably a white guy.
Headset on, maybe.
Yelling, probably.
Definitely intense, right?
Maybe you envision the Wolf of Wall Street, or buying a car?
Here’s the thing.
If you have a life-changing idea, product, service, busine...
Read moreMost people have visceral reactions to these words and phrases, and almost all of us hold stereotypes or preconceived notions of what they mean.
First off, we usually think of a man.
Probably a white guy.
Headset on, maybe.
Yelling, probably.
Definitely intense, right?
Maybe you envision the Wolf of Wall Street, or buying a car?
Here’s the thing.
If you have a life-changing idea, product, service, busine...
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August 24, 2020 • 72 min
Picture this: 35 of the world’s leading digital marketers step into a room together.
Each person in that room had successfully run a million dollar launch, and is a legend in the marketing, social media, and media buying arena.
A challenge is presented to this motley crew of marketers:
Over the next 48 hours, each person is tasked with coming up with a new mind-blowing marketing strategy.
At the end of the 48 hours, everyone will vo...
Read moreEach person in that room had successfully run a million dollar launch, and is a legend in the marketing, social media, and media buying arena.
A challenge is presented to this motley crew of marketers:
Over the next 48 hours, each person is tasked with coming up with a new mind-blowing marketing strategy.
At the end of the 48 hours, everyone will vo...
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August 17, 2020 • 44 min
A few months ago, my nephew and I came up with an epic idea for a T-shirt company.
It began when I asked when he planned to come out and visit Adaora and I again.
He said he needed to get the funds first; so I proposed we sell t-shirts to get the money that he needed. We decided that he’d design them, and I’ll sell them through Facebook and IG ads.
And boom. Just like that we had an e-commerce company.
Even before COVID-19 disrup...
Read moreIt began when I asked when he planned to come out and visit Adaora and I again.
He said he needed to get the funds first; so I proposed we sell t-shirts to get the money that he needed. We decided that he’d design them, and I’ll sell them through Facebook and IG ads.
And boom. Just like that we had an e-commerce company.
Even before COVID-19 disrup...
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August 10, 2020 • 84 min
Imagine coming home from work only to find that your partner of 7 years has completely moved out of the home you shared together.
No warning. No note. No discernible reason.
Just the empty space where that person’s furniture, clothes, dishes, and presence once were.
Ok. Now let’s jump back one year.
Let’s say you were to study your ass off for years. You go through the rigorous and grueling process of medical rotations. You walk ...
Read moreNo warning. No note. No discernible reason.
Just the empty space where that person’s furniture, clothes, dishes, and presence once were.
Ok. Now let’s jump back one year.
Let’s say you were to study your ass off for years. You go through the rigorous and grueling process of medical rotations. You walk ...
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August 3, 2020 • 38 min
Let’s say you were to ask Samar Owais to be your copywriter, and to sprinkle her magic on your email sequences. You’d need to be prepared to cut a check with a lot of zeros.
In other words, Samar is a seriously sought after copywriter who crafts emails that convert lurkers into customers – then into repeat customers, and finally into raving fans.
If you are an entrepreneur – from any industry – you need to be tapping into the full ...
Read moreIn other words, Samar is a seriously sought after copywriter who crafts emails that convert lurkers into customers – then into repeat customers, and finally into raving fans.
If you are an entrepreneur – from any industry – you need to be tapping into the full ...
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July 27, 2020 • 73 min
Featuring: Shelby Birch, Moses Weir, Walter Wally B. Jennings, and Jessica Estevez
Wow! Can you believe it?! This is the final episode of the ‘Gifts for My Child’ series. For those of you just tuning in – I highly recommend you start with episode 1 of this series.
I am so grateful to all of my friends who shared their time, their love, and their wisdom with Jayanma by participating in this project.
There are so many intentions and a...
Read moreWow! Can you believe it?! This is the final episode of the ‘Gifts for My Child’ series. For those of you just tuning in – I highly recommend you start with episode 1 of this series.
I am so grateful to all of my friends who shared their time, their love, and their wisdom with Jayanma by participating in this project.
There are so many intentions and a...
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July 20, 2020 • 66 min
Featuring Alex Sullivan, Dermot Givens, Irmina and Ace Vedo
Episode 6 of ‘Gifts for My Child’ has arrived. This will be the second to last episode. If you haven’t yet, be sure to start with episodes 1 & 2 so you can learn the context behind this series.
There have been moments where I am holding Jayanma and listening to these interviews and I just get tears in my eyes. The advice, words of wisdom, and love that people shared jus...
Read moreEpisode 6 of ‘Gifts for My Child’ has arrived. This will be the second to last episode. If you haven’t yet, be sure to start with episodes 1 & 2 so you can learn the context behind this series.
There have been moments where I am holding Jayanma and listening to these interviews and I just get tears in my eyes. The advice, words of wisdom, and love that people shared jus...
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July 13, 2020 • 74 min
Featuring: Sadiya Sassine, Cet Mohamed-Moore, Shaan Dasani, and Travis Ray
Here it is! Episode 5 of the ‘Gifts for My Child’ series. In case you’re just jumping in, be sure to listen to episodes 1 & 2 of this series to get the backstory. And, of course, you can always check out episodes 3-4 too.
Honestly, these interviews really gave me an opportunity to connect with people I care about and have some real conversations with them...
Read moreHere it is! Episode 5 of the ‘Gifts for My Child’ series. In case you’re just jumping in, be sure to listen to episodes 1 & 2 of this series to get the backstory. And, of course, you can always check out episodes 3-4 too.
Honestly, these interviews really gave me an opportunity to connect with people I care about and have some real conversations with them...
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July 6, 2020 • 70 min
Featuring: Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Sam(ira) Obeid, Timothy Mays, Aretha Scruggs
This week’s episode brings you ‘Gifts for My Child’, episode 4. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the first three episodes so you can get the back story on this series.
I have been listening to these episodes myself as I play with Jayanma. It warms my heart to have a community of such amazing people here for her.
As an adult, I have found that a ...
Read moreThis week’s episode brings you ‘Gifts for My Child’, episode 4. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the first three episodes so you can get the back story on this series.
I have been listening to these episodes myself as I play with Jayanma. It warms my heart to have a community of such amazing people here for her.
As an adult, I have found that a ...
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June 29, 2020 • 87 min
Featuring: Jasmine Star, Mitch del Monico, Intisar Seraaj, Vivi Devereaux
I am grateful that I get to share with you the third installment of my Gifts for My Child series. As I’ve mentioned, if you haven’t listened to episode 1 already, I highly recommend you start there.
It was really a beautiful process meeting with those I care about and asking them to offer advice to my yet to be born child. I learned new things about each perso...
Read moreI am grateful that I get to share with you the third installment of my Gifts for My Child series. As I’ve mentioned, if you haven’t listened to episode 1 already, I highly recommend you start there.
It was really a beautiful process meeting with those I care about and asking them to offer advice to my yet to be born child. I learned new things about each perso...
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June 22, 2020 • 67 min
Featuring Ramy El-Etreby, Ashlee Tezino, Dr. Jeannine Gailey, and London Jones
This week we continue with the Gifts for My Child series. If you haven't listened to the first episode of this series, I highly recommend you jump back to do so before diving into this episode.
I’m really excited to share this episode with you. In it, you get to meet the first 4 of the 20 people that I interviewed. I also share with you how the people...
Read moreThis week we continue with the Gifts for My Child series. If you haven't listened to the first episode of this series, I highly recommend you jump back to do so before diving into this episode.
I’m really excited to share this episode with you. In it, you get to meet the first 4 of the 20 people that I interviewed. I also share with you how the people...
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June 15, 2020 • 78 min
This project has been a long time in the making. As our daughter’s due date was approaching, I decided that I wanted to host a series of interviews where I asked people to share their advice with my yet to be born child.
That quest led me to interview almost 20 people. The conversations I had were absolutely beautiful and have brought tears to my eyes many times.
Over the next several weeks, I will be sharing with you those intervi...
Read moreThat quest led me to interview almost 20 people. The conversations I had were absolutely beautiful and have brought tears to my eyes many times.
Over the next several weeks, I will be sharing with you those intervi...
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