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She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
Shirley McAlpine
Frequency: 1 episode/16d. Total Eps: 153

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🇨🇦 Canada - careers
23/06/2025#73🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
05/03/2025#85🇬🇧 Great Britain - careers
04/03/2025#43🇫🇷 France - careers
02/09/2024#73
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Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of Community
Episode 152
vendredi 6 octobre 2023 • Duration 58:49
Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.
This week #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Jamelia Donaldson from the UK
Jamelia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of TreasureTress — a monthly product subscription service for girls and women with kinky-curly hair and also the co-creator of The Teen Experience, a monthly workshop series which offers young black women to attend a series of personal development workshops for teens.
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SUMMARY
- How Jamelia got started and how she started to develop her organization, her vision, and why she wanted to be a lawyer.
- Being the first subscription box pioneer in the UK, and the largest in the country/Europe.
- You get to curate new products in the box each month. There are a few new black owned brands in the UK that are doing really really well.
- How much of her business is dependent on the community that she has built around
- The importance of moisturizing your skin. Moister meditation.
- There is a re-claiming of self when someone is able to support each other with discovering and learning and learning.
- The importance of giving yourself permission to be yourself.
- Entrepreneurship - She felt a burning desire inside of her that wouldn't let her settle, and she couldn't get her mind off of the idea of working for herself.
- Leaving your job respectfully and with grace
- The importance of having a strong foundation of values and integrity when starting a new adventure.
- What she is learning about entrepreneurship.
- the Last time she cried - She felt like the rug got pulled from beneath her feet.
- Self-talk and self-talk is a big part of the entrepreneurial battle. It is important to understand that you are not your business.
- The importance of having a coach, mentors, therapists and friends.
- How she defines success
- The importance of being happy in life and The importance of fulfilling your purpose and passion.
- His mom was always his biggest cheerleader, and she's always going to be for you.
- The importance of seeing potential in others
In episode 152, Jamelia Donaldson
Connect to Jamelia: https://www.instagram.com/jameliaisobsessed/
If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!
Tune into episode 152 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
GET IN TOUCH
PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories to support@shirleymcalpine.com
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She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina
BUY and Download or theme song by Setoria Key - "Back to me" https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Join our Facebook Community:
If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive
Guest Social Media Info:
Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/
Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com
Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com
BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’ says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Episode 151
vendredi 22 septembre 2023 • Duration 01:09:54
Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.
It's Climate Week NYC and we have an episode from the She's Got Drive Vault - Such a fantastic interview and one of my absolute favorite episodes.
This week #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, co-founder of the climate initiative The All We Can Save Project, and co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet. You’ll find her at the nexus of science, policy, and communication, focused on climate solutions.
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In episode 151, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Connect to Ayana: https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/
If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!
Tune into episode 151 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
GET IN TOUCH
PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories to support@shirleymcalpine.com
Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) :
She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina
BUY and Download or theme song by Setoria Key - "Back to me" https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Join our Facebook Community:
If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive
Guest Social Media Info:
Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/
Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com
Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com
BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Lela Coffey, reminds us that our Black is Beautiful. Lela is the woman behind this impactful campaign at Proctor & Gamble
Episode 142
mardi 11 juillet 2023 • Duration 55:29
Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.
This week #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Lela Coffey, VP of Multicultural Business Acceleration, P&G North America.
Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday.
In episode 142, Lela Coffey, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36)
Follow Lela on LinkedIn:
If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!
Tune into episode 142 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube
Links mentioned in the episode:
GET IN TOUCH
PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories to support@shirleymcalpine.com
Click here to subscribe via RSS Feed ( non iTunes feed) :
She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina
BUY and Download or theme song by Setoria Key - "Back to me" https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Join our Facebook Community:
If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive
Guest Social Media Info:
Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/
Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com
Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com
BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
Episode 53 : Farming While Black - We Need to Reclaim Our Relationship to the Land says Leah Penniman
Episode 52
vendredi 15 mars 2019 • Duration 51:19
In this weeks Episode we have Black Kryeol Farmer Leah Penniman, Founder Co- Executive Director of Soul Fire Farm. And Author of Farming While Black and social activist; Leah believes that now is the time we reclaim our relationship to the land and our food.
Her Farm is a People of Color led project that works to dismantle racism in the food systems through the low cost fresh-food delivery service for people living under food apartheid and intensive training programs for Black, Latino and Indigenous aspiring farmer -activist. She has been tending the soil for 22 year. She was co-founded Youth Grow Urban Farm. She has won many awards for her work including Soros Equality Fellowship, Andrew Goodman Foundation hidden heroes award, Fulbright Distinguished Award , and presidential Ward for Excellence in Teaching.
Leah's Book:
Farming While Blackby Leah Penniman A Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land
I hope you continue to enjoy this episode- Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @@shirleymcalpine_ ❤️
I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life. Thats why I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you. Download it here shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper to create and plan your life.
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SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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EPISODE 52: REWIND: Manifesting The Life That You Want Again
Episode 51
vendredi 8 mars 2019 • Duration 54:52
REWIND And COME AGAIN! Yes I am all about us creating the life we want this year so we must listen again to this wisdom. I wanted to repost this interview. it is very powerful.
Ellen Burton, inspirational leadership Executive Coach, Business Lecturer and Motivational speaker takes the guest chair. She leads us through her 4 steps on manifesting the life that you want. Notebooks at the ready. Find out how you can take these steps to start living the life you want verses settling for the life that you have.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Connect with Ellen:
EJ Burton & Associates
Website: www.coachellenb.com
Twitter: @coachellenb
Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @@shirleymcalpine_❤️
I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life. I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you bro keep on your game. Download it here shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper to create and plan your life.
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
EPISODE 51: Nikki Bethel says Sometimes We Have to Lean Back, and when we Lean in, it looks different
Episode 50
jeudi 28 février 2019 • Duration 56:12
Part 2 of my conversation with Nikki Bethel, SVP of Talent Management at HBO. We discover more about her work and how she has achieved her success at HBO, the imposter syndrome and her most courageous moment.
I hope you continue to enjoy our conversation - Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @@shirleymcalpine_❤️
I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life. I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you bro keep on your game. Download it here shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper to create and plan your life.
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
 WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
Episode 50: A Conversation with Nikki Bethel- Sista-friends Having a Moment
Episode 49
mercredi 20 février 2019 • Duration 42:19
Nikki Bethel - New episode !!!! - YOU are going to love, love, love this episode.
I sat down with SVP of Talent Management at HBO, Nikki Bethel and we became Sistafriends that day. She is so wonderful.
Our conversation moved us to tears, had us laughing and sharing such beautiful moments. Less of me interviewing, more of two women sharing a moment.
Oh yes this is Part 1- there was so much richness I couldn't bare to cut it so Part 2 is next week.
Mentioned in this episode:
Conversations with God Donald Neale Walsh
The Celestine Prophecy James Redfield
She's Got Drive Episode 11: Choreographer Robin Dunn tells us - My invincibility came from my Mom
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. The song is called 'Circles' Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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Connect with me through Social Media
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
 WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/
EPISODE 49 : Courageous Moments - How We Can Take Inspired Action.
Episode 48
mardi 5 février 2019 • Duration 20:25
In this weeks episode two of my former guests are sharing a courageous moment in their life to inspire us to take action in our own lives. Sometimes the thing that is in the way of us achieving our goals is fear. What if we could go beyond our fear? What would we do then? Deep appreciation to Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - And Sharlene Brown Executive Director of the Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion. for sharing their courageous moments with us.
Glynda was formerly a guest on She’s Got Drive Episode 44 and Sharlene was my guest on episode 41. See the links below for those episodes.
Mentioned in this episode
Download your 4 Step Goal Keeper here shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper
Episode 44: Glynda Carr - Black Women our voice Matters
Episode 41: Sharlene Brown - Be Ready to Recognize Opportunity'
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
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FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
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EPISODE 48: Get Your Goal On ! My How to Guide to Creating Your Goals in 2019
Episode 47
dimanche 27 janvier 2019 • Duration 28:10
In this weeks episode I walk you through my approach to creating my 2019 goals. Building on the previous episodes on goal setting, this week is a step by step process to getting closer to the life that you want. I share what I am doing this year and I have also produced a free download "Your 4 Step Goal Keeper" to support you with creating your goals, getting started on your first actions and identifying support for yourself. Do not miss this episode.
Once you have listened to this episode to download your 4 Step Goal Keeper at
www.shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper
In this episode:
I walk you through my goal keeper guide for 2019
I share some quotes from renowned poet Mary Oliver to inspire us to keep it moving
Other episodes mentioned worth a listen to help you with your goals setting:
Episode 45: Before your 2019 goals comes this!
Episode 34 Keep Rocking your 2018 goals : how to stay on track to win
Episode 28 : How to win at your 2018 goals
Episode 27; Before your 2018 goals comes this!
If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_
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WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/ remember to send me your questions
EPISODE 47: Give Yourself Permission to Indulge in Self Care says Lifestyle Blogger Jacqueline Nickelberry
Episode 46
samedi 19 janvier 2019 • Duration 59:16
Jacqueline Nickelberry is the creative force behind the lifestyle blog www.JackieUnfiltered.com and YouTube Channel, Jackie Unfiltered TV on fashion, food and fitness. Jackie is a frequently invited speaker at conferences and events. For 10 years, she has worked with the Apollo Theater to raise money in support of the Apollo’s art education programs which provide opportunities to over 10,000 students annually. In 2016, Jacqueline became involved with Honey Shine, Inc., providing character development programs to thousands of young women from under-resourced communities. Formerly, Jacqueline practiced entertainment law in New York City . Jacqueline earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, 2003 and B.A. from Spelman College, magna cum laude, phi beta kappa, 1999.
In this episode, find out:
- What is style? Style is being comfortable, style is feeling great
- Jackie's advice to women on how to style themselves
- The impact of loss on her life
- How you can find Jackie overdressed and under bothered?
- Her moments of bravery each day
- How Jackie dealt with the loss of her Mom at 20 years old.
Connect with Jackie
SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield
Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud
Connect with me through Social Media
FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page
INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine
To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page
My WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/ remember to send me your questions