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Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of Community06 Oct 202300:58:49

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

 

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”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’ says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson22 Sep 202301:09:54

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

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She'sGot Drive is produced by Casandra Voltalina

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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

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Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact support@shirleymcalpine.com

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Lela Coffey, reminds us that our Black is Beautiful. Lela is the woman behind this impactful campaign at Proctor & Gamble11 Jul 202300:55:29

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.

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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

 

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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/

 

 

Episode 53 : Farming While Black - We Need to Reclaim Our Relationship to the Land says Leah Penniman 15 Mar 201900:51:19

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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EPISODE 52: REWIND: Manifesting The Life That You Want Again08 Mar 201900:54:52

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:

I am at Women of the World Festival at the APOLLO in Harlem NYC on 17th March, the festival runs from 12-17th March. and most of it is FREE : REGISTER NOW 

I am a Keynote Speaker of I AM MOM Summit - resister NOW - running form 13-14th March 

The MOM Summit is FREE (thanks to sponsors and its an Online conference, like watching shows on netflix or youtube. March 13th & 14th, starting 10:00 am MST on March 13th. As long as you are registered you  have 10 DAYS to watch.  I AM MOM Summit - resister NOW

 

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

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EPISODE 51: Nikki Bethel says Sometimes We Have to Lean Back, and when we Lean in, it looks different 28 Feb 201900:56:12

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

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Episode 50: A Conversation with Nikki Bethel- Sista-friends Having a Moment20 Feb 201900:42:19

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

 

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EPISODE 49 : Courageous Moments - How We Can Take Inspired Action. 05 Feb 201900:20:25

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'

 

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EPISODE 48: Get Your Goal On ! My How to Guide to Creating Your Goals in 2019 27 Jan 201900:28:10

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!

 

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EPISODE 47:  Give Yourself Permission to Indulge in Self Care says Lifestyle Blogger Jacqueline Nickelberry  19 Jan 201900:59:16

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 

I:@Jackie Unfiltered

www.jackieunfiltered.com

 

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Episode 46: Donna Fraser tells us 'You Don't Know Until You Have Tried - So Give it a Go!12 Jan 201901:03:23

In this weeks episode Donna Fraser is a demonstration of courage, resilience and tenacity. Donna is one of the UK’s most successful 400m runners who competed at 4 consecutive Olympic Games and is now the Vice President and the Equality, Diversity & Engagement Lead to the sports governing body, UK Athletics. She was formerly the President of the South of England Athletics Association and from 2013-2015 she was Chair of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network at EDF Energy.

She dedicated over two decades to her sport in athletics while pursuing a corporate career and now uses her talents to give something back to communities, her sport and those who want to achieve great things in life by inspiring and sharing her knowledge and experience gained in the world of sport and business. 

Donna is so engaging and inspiring and a fellow Brit. I was able to sit with Donna and talk about her life journey so far from a successful career as an olympic Athlete  to a Brest Cancer Survivor - I wanted to start the year of She’s Got drive Podcast with Donna - her story may not be your story, but if we took on our lives in 2019 with as much grit and courage what would show up for us this year?

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 45: Before Your 2019 Goals comes This!  15 Dec 201800:34:44

STOP - step away from the 2019 goal setting - its that time of year where you are constantly receiving blogs and articles on your 2019 Goals  - but there is something for you MUST to do first and in this solo episode I share with you what that it is. This will create the foundation for you to achieve your goals in 2019 in fact. AND, I am sharing my initial reflections my 10 lessons from 2018 - and what a year it has been, you have travelled with me so you know. Listen to find out what they were, and then get to work on what your lessons are from 2018.  

Mentioned in this episode: 

Episode 27 :  https://shirleymcalpine.podbean.com/e/before-your-2018-goals-comes-this-ep-27/

 

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 44: As Black Women Our Voice Matters, Glynda Carr tells us why01 Dec 201800:52:05

 In this episode we have Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - a national organization providing Black women a political home dedicated to harness their power to elect Black women, influence elections and advance progressive policies.

Glynda is an advocate and political strategist and the former Executive Director of Education Voters of New York.  She  was the Chief of Staff to New York State Senator Kevin Parker  (Brooklyn), and managed the Senator’s key initiatives and shaped policy around youth  development and economic development.  She  also served as campaign manager for two of his successful re-election campaigns.

 A sought after speaker and trainer, Glynda’s writing has appeared on TheRoot.com, BET.com,  Ebony.com and Feminist.com  and  has appeared on Fox News Live, MSNBC and several other media outlets.   She was named a  “Rising Star” in The Capitol’s 2009 40 under 40 edition. 

In this episode discover  

  • ‘What is driving me’ this week…
  • How Glynda started a political organization designed for and by Black Women
  • the power of your voice as a Black Woman 
  • #Blackwomenvote
  • how Glynda learned the importance of finding your voice 
  • what you can do to be the next Stacy Abrams 

Quotes from Glynda in this Episode 

“As black women your input into our Government makes our Government stronger”

“We want to build a network of Black Women that flex our economic power and the power of our voice” - Glynda 

“Stacey Abrams, win or loose has completely changed the face of what State Leadership looks like”

“Democracy begins the day after the elections”

Connect to Glynda: 

W: higherheightsforamerica.org

I: https://www.instagram.com/higherheights4/

T: https://twitter.com/HigherHeights

F:  https://www.facebook.com/HigherHeights4/

 

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Deborah Martin Owens shares 3 questions before You leave your Job27 Jun 202300:58:16

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 Deborah Martin Owen

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In episode 141,   Deborah Martin Owens, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36)

  • Shirley’s Introduction. 0:15
    • Welcome to the show, shirley mcalpine.
    • How long it takes to fulfill a commitment.
  • Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. 1:36
    • Shirley mcalpine, bring your commitment and focus.
    • Women creating change.
  • Where is your focus now and where has it evolved? 9:29
    • Focus on black and brown lawyers.
    • Diversity is not just about training.
  • Why do you come? Why do you leave? 14:06
    • The three questions to ask yourself before leaving.
    • Creating space for self-reflection
  • The pressure to stay and the pressure to leave. 17:49
    • People want to feel like they have a champion and sponsor.
    • Black women want validation.
    • Being a referee in a challenging role.
    • The importance of being seen-direct.
  • There’s a book inside of everyone. 31:03
    • There is a book inside of everyone.
    • The beginning is the question.
    • Execute your dream, the first module.
  • Have you ever done your strengthsfinder? 37:35
    • New york and being a native new Yorker.
    • Why chicago is a great place to live.
  • What it’s like to take yourself on an adventure. 42:32
    • The importance of stability.
    • How to set the example for black women lawyers.

Follow Deborah  on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-martin-owens-34059a5/

If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!! 

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Episode 43: 8 Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Book Tour Launch in Chicago  #IAmBecoming18 Nov 201800:29:56

I am dropping the life Gems that Michelle Obama gave me and many others. On Tuesday 13th November I was one of 14,000 people to see Michelle Obama in conversation with Oprah Winfrey on her first stop of her 'Becoming' Book Tour. Michelle was inspiring, funny, imaginative, challenging, courageous, honest, open, thoughtful, playful, appreciative and a woman with absolute style inside and out. I was so impacted and it was so amazing to be in the room with Aunty Oprah and Michelle Obama that I had to share it with you. 

Listen in to this weeks episode and let me know what you are taking away form these life giving gems that Michelle dropped on her tour. I hope you get to experience Michelle Obama herself on her ‘Becoming’ book tour and if not ‘Becoming’  is a must read.  

On the Becoming tour Michelle Obama will be interviewed by Presidential advisor valerie Jarrett, author chimamanda ngozi adichie, Actors Sarah Jessica Parker, Tracee Ellis Ross, Reese Witherspoon, comedienne Phoebe Robinson, Journalist Michele Norris and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

 

BECOMING: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Michelle-Obama/dp/1524763136/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1542510666&sr=8-1&keywords=becoming+michelle+obama

https://becomingmichelleobama.com

 

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EPISODE 42: Drop the Ball’ says Tiffany Dufu, How to Let Go of the Standards that Work Against us Verse For Us10 Nov 201800:51:27

This week in the guest chair is Tiffany Dufu. Author of Drop the Ball, this is Tiffany's memoir and manifesto that shows women how to to let go. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.”

Named to Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is Founder and CEO of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their professional and personal growth. She was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, one of the fastest growing millennial professional networks. Prior to that, Tiffany served as President of The White House Project, as a Major Gifts Officer at Simmons College in Boston, and as Associate Director of Development at Seattle Girls’ School.

 

Tiffany serves on the Board of Girls Who Code and Simmons College. She is a member of Women's Forum New York, She lives in New York City with her husband and two children.

 

In this episode discover  

  • ‘What is driving me’ this week…
  • How do we create your own job description.
  • what is our purpose and our best use for our life? 
  • Exercises that will help you find your purpose.
  • How do we get away from standards that we are never going to meet 
  • And I answer a listener’s question in “Shirley I have a question!”  

 

From the podcast

 

Definition of Ambition:  Your  desire to achieve mastery of a craft combined with a desire to achieve public recognition for it  { from the book Necessary Dreams by Anna Fels } 

 

 

Exercises recommended by Tiffany; 

 

Exercise 1: Funeral Exercise -What do you want people to say about you in your Eulogy?

 

Exercise 2: Speak to 10-15 people in your life and ask them to share with you  a time when they have experience you at your best. Transcribe the stories that they tell – circle the words and phrases that are similar. What are the consistent experiences – your passion?  What drives you? what matters most to you?

 

Exercise 3: What do we hope to achieve in relationship to those areas in our life – then focus on your highest best use to what matters the most?  What do you do extraordinarily well and with very little effort?   Think about your work and what you do extra. What  that thing is likely to be your superpower. 

 

Exercise 4 : Learn how to say no – stop taking on tasks that are not yours

 

 

Link to the book that Tiffany mentions 

 

 

Links to articles about Tiffany :https://www.businessinsider.com/drop-the-ball-tiffany-dufu-2017-6

 

 

Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu 

Links to her book on Amazon :https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Ball-Achieving-More-Doing/dp/1250071739

 

Necessary Dreams by Anna Fels: https://www.amazon.com/Necessary-Dreams-Ambition-Womens-Changing/dp/0679758887/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541789164&sr=8-1&keywords=necessary+dreams

 

 

Steven Covey: 7 Habits of highly Effective People 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/1451639619/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541789210&sr=8-2&keywords=7+habits+of+highly+effective+people

 

 

 

Connect with Tiffany: http://tiffanydufu.com

 

 

Links to articles about Tiffany :https://www.businessinsider.com/drop-the-ball-tiffany-dufu-2017-6

 

 

Links to her book on Amazon :https://www.amazon.com/Drop-Ball-Achieving-More-Doing/dp/1250071739

 

 

 

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EPISODE 41: “Be Ready to Recognize Opportunity” - Sharlene Brown Shares How She Does it. 02 Nov 201800:55:30

This week sitting in the guest chair is Sharlene Brown the executive director of The Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion. Previously, she served as National Director of Oikocredit-USA, where she raised investment capital and provided development education on micro-finance and social performance to investors with more than US$35 million in assets. She has previously  overseen  projects for micro-finance institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle-East/North Africa. And worked in the socially responsible investment marketplace as a business development manager for Domini Social Investments, Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor’s from Wellesley College and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.

In this episode discover  

  • ‘What is driving me’ this week…
  • How Sharlene came from an immigrant background to becoming a micro finance expert 
  • How Sharlene in her work of addresses Financial insecurities she is creating powerful futures for clients
  • What her Mum’s Jamaican saying taught her 
  • How this Financial wiz talks  guides  women to get themselves out of debt.
  • ‘Sharlene’s courageous moment’- a new segment on the show to inspire you to your own moments of bravery 
  • And I answer a listener’s question in “Shirley I have a question!”  

 

Sharlene’s  Quote of the week: 

“Be who you are, be at the right place and time, be ready to recognize opportunity - Keep your eyes open. You never know”

 

 

Connect with Sharlene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharlene-brown-7837298/

 

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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 40: ‘Trust and Know that its Going to be OK’ - How Dawanna Williams became one of a handful of Black Women building Condos in NYC worth millions?26 Oct 201800:56:48

After four months away we re-launch She’s Got Drive Podcast with some small changes, but what has not changed is the amazing women that I interview to inspire you to be the driver in your own life. 

This week is the wonderful Dawanna Williams Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners sitting in the guest chair . One of only a handful of black females owning a commercial development business in the NYC area. An experienced real estate development and investment firm focused on developing distinctive real estate properties primarily in New York City.  Dawanna Williams has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to founding her company  in 2003, Ms. Williams worked as a commercial real estate lawyer, spending most of her career at international law firm, Sidley Austin LLP - yes the same as the Obamas! From 1994 to 2003, Ms. Williams represented major developers, international governing authorities, investment banks, institutional lenders, and private equity investors in connection with a wide range of high-profile real estate transactions. During this period, those projects involved millions of spatial square feet and over $1 billion in transaction value.

In this episode discover  

  • ‘What is driving me’ this week…
  • The song that has kept me going over the last 4 months 
  • Dawanna’s love of real estate since she was so young - you will be amazed
  • her powerful definition of success i will give you new insights for your success 
  • Her beginnings as a real estate lawyer 
  • How personal crisis can lead to a higher calling 
  • What social housing can be when Dawanna is at the helm 
  • ‘A courageous moment’- a new segment on the show to inspire you to your own moments of bravery 
  • And I introduce “Shirley I have a question!” to the podcast : remember to send me your questions !!!

Connect with Dawanna: https://www.dabardevelopment.com/about

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dawannawilliams/?hl=en

Thank you again Martin Sapp Ministries for allowing me to play “Never would have Made it”  from the Thirst album.   Stop what you are doing and download the song  now and his books on his websitehttp://marvinsapp.com/shop-now/ and  iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-would-have-made-it/258502925?i=258503371

 

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Episode 39:  Karen Chaplin, Educator and Advocate of Young People Teaches us a Mantra to Achieve Our Dreams 25 May 201800:55:53

This weeks episode my guest is Karen Chaplin. Karen is an independent Education Management Professional. She was the former County Supervisor of Education for Essex and Passaic counties, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, the Coordinator of Regional Post-Release Programs, GED Program Director at the Jamesburg New Jersey Training School for Boys, and special education instructor for the severely disabled in the NJ Department of Corrections. She started her life as an educator as a 4th grade and middle school teacher, specializing in reading. She sits on numerous Boards bringing her educational expertise to the organizations and communities that she serves.

Karen Chaplin earned a BS in Education at Lesley University and an M.Ed in Educational Leadership at the College of New Jersey. She is proud to have been married for 36 years to Chuck Chaplin, , and to be the mother of two awe- some children her daughter Beverly  and her son Eddie.

Find out 

  • What enabled Karen to follow her passion 
  • How you can be unstoppable in pursuing your dream - learn this mantra
  • What we can do as parents and people in the community to support our children’s education  
  • Why advocacy is so important in education and the various ways Karen advocates for young people 
  • Karen’s three biggest life lessons 

 

Connect with Karen: 

Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-chaplin-1a203112/

 

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Episode 38 Celebrating 1 Year of She's Got Drive Podcast - Listen to the very first Episode11 May 201800:39:14

Welcome to the First Anniversary of She's Got Drive Podcast and this week I take you back to our first episode recorded live at the Apollo in May 21017. I am so proud of hosting this podcast and am grateful to  all my guests and you for listening and supporting She's Got Drive. I hope you enjoy listening to this again or for many of you it will be for the first time.

In this episode, five wonderful women with five different professions join my panel at Women of the World Festival at the Historic  Apollo in Harlem NY to have a conversation about their own experiences of success.

 

They share their personal stories and talk powerfully about how:

  • you can create your success as your life changes and that you are the architect of your life 
  • being motivated by their upbringing  and family commitments 
  • to meet a new version of yourself 
  • Negative motivators can be a positive motivator 
  • your access to success is to keep moving 
  • success can also be a burden 
  • knowing can be an obstacle 
  • life is about learning lessons 
  • important is self-care 

  

Information of the Panelist and Social Media information 

 

Malene Barnett  Studio B - Award winning Interior designer 

 

Malene is Founder and Design Director of Malene B, a company specializing in handcrafted custom carpets, inspired wallcoverings and artisan tiles. Her luxe creations have enlivened premier hotels, iconic office buildings, and sophisticated private spaces. , She has been featured in Huffington Post and Design Sponge columns, in both national and international press. 

 

instagram https://www.instagram.com/malenebatelier/

website : https://www.maleneb.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maleneblifestyle/

twitter: https://twitter.com/maleneblife 

 

Dr. Shalei Simms, Assistant VP of Academic Affairs at Suny College at Old Westbury. Her work has been featured in such publications as Group Decisions and Negotiations journal andInternational Perspectives of Social Entrepreneurship Research. She sits of the Board of Managers on the Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA. She was also a member of the Supervisory Committee of the Teachers Federal Credit Union one of the largest credit unions in the country.

 

Kimberly Seals Allers, Award winning Journalist, Author,  Speaker and communications consultant advocate for breastfeeding and infant health. A former senior editor at ESSENCE and writer at FORTUNE magazine. Last year  She published her fifth book, The Big Let Down—How Medicine, Big Business and Feminism Undermine Breastfeeding.  She is the author of The Mocha Manual series.  The Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy was nominated for a NAACP Image Award. The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion into Profit and The Mocha Manual to Military Life. 

 

instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iamksealsallers/

website:  http://www.kimberlysealsallers.com

twitter : https://twitter.com/iamKSealsAllers

 

Tanique Blair,  - VP of  Business Operations and Planning at Nickelodeon.  Tanique is a 17 year Nickelodeon veteran, has overseen the Preschool Toy, Amusement, and Musical Instrument businesses, working on mega hits like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and managed relationships with top industry leaders including, Mattel, Fisher Price, Matchbox and Power Wheels. 

 

Regina Fleming - Award winning Photographer, CEO of Regina Fleming Photography 

Regina is a former model and actress, a motivational speaker, and a marathon runner. Over a 20 year span, she has appeared in hundreds of publications including, O Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Forbes and Essence. Regina was first place at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) Awards of Excellence Print Competition for both her wedding and portrait photography. She is a graduate of the distinguished Tory Burch Foundation and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program.

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreginafleming/  

Website: http://www.reginafleming.com

 

Connect with  Shirley 

 

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Episode 37: I am living my passion each and every day. Find out how this fashionista, Naomi Emiko, created the career and life she loves.05 May 201800:58:25

This weeks episode has Naomi Emiko,  Head  of Corporate Communications at Dorothee Schumacher in the guest chair. A former fashion stylist for Vogue Germany, Vogue Japan and Vogue Italy, and 'cut her teeth' at Conde Nast. She  is now responsible for global communications, strategic PR and content creation at Dorothee Schumacher, as well as a guest lecturer at the University of Mannheim, Germany.   And not to mention has worked with Naomi Campbell 

Find out:

  • How she worked for the prestigious LVMH Dior and Conde Nast 
  • What is is like to work in fashion 
  • How she uses her inner guide to make decisions that are right for her
  • Her experience as a black woman in fashion 
  • How she chooses to lead in a transformational way 
  • The influence of her mother 
  • The three things that has got her to where she is today 

 

Connect with Naomi: 

https://www.dorothee-schumacher.com/en/us

linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nemiko/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n__o____e/?hl=en

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Episode 36: Style Yourself From the Inside Out, Pasha Cook teaches us that Personal Branding comes from within26 Apr 201800:33:27

This week we have the second Pasha Cook episode. Founder of Pasha Cook Associates, an image and branding consulting agency that helps their clients take their brand to the next level. She is the author of Brand Yourself Like a Champion , Cultivating Brand Excellence. She is also a wardrobe/fashion  stylist for celebrity athletes.

Hear more wisdom from this personal Brand expert who is passionate at supporting you on creating an authentic you in the world. 

AND FIND OUT: 

  • Key Style Tips for the successful you 
  • Where her style inspiration came from 
  • The fun in  consignment  shopping and how to make it your own 
  • The beauty of learning aesthetic and how you can make your clothes yours
  • The importance of evaluating your relationship to your work and whether it is a self expression for you
  • What it takes to get to where you want to be?
  • Her three life lessons that are  fabulous guides for us all - you will want to write them down! 
  • The Powerful impact of Spirituality on her life 

 

Connect with Pasha: 

Website: https://www.pashacook.com

Email: info@pashacook.com 

instagram:@pashacook

LinkedIN:Pasha on linked in   

Brand  Yourself Like a Champion: Buy Pasha's book on Amazon here

 

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Episode 35: Pasha Cook Demonstrates How to Show Up in Your Truth and Power and Create Your Personal Brand 19 Apr 201800:44:52

In this weeks episode we have Pasha Cook founder of Pasha Cook Associates, an image and branding consulting agency that helps their clients take their brand to the next level. She is the author of Brand yourself like a Champion, Cultivating Brand Excellence. She is also a wardrobe/fashion  stylist for celebrity athletes. She is so inspiring that this is part 1 of the interview and the follow up will be next week.

Find out 

  • How this high school dropout became an  international branding consultant 
  • How she transformed her life as a division one basketball player to an educator,  and fashion professional. 
  • How you can create your brand from  the inside out
  • The power of decluttering the things in your life that does not serve you
  • The defining transformational moment when she changed the direction of her life that is a powerful message for us all 
  • And the power of spirituality

 

Connect with Pasha : 

Website: https://www.pashacook.com

Email: info@pashacook.com 

instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pashacook/

linked in:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pashacook/

Her book - Book Brand  Yourself Like a Champion : https://www.amazon.com/Brand-Yourself-Like-Champion-Cultivating/dp/0998315729/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524099317&sr=8-1&keywords=brand+yourself+like+a+champion

  

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Episode 34 Keep Rocking your 2018 Goals : How to stay on track to win 05 Apr 201800:34:51

As we come to this stage in the year its time to check in on your 2018 goals. Many people miss out this important step and if you want to achieve your goals in life, a review is one of the best things that you can do to be successful. This week I guide you through a method to look at how you are doing so far so that you can stay on track, or even for some of you I know its to get back on track. Also find out the phases that you will go through to in order to produce results in 2018. 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

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EPISODE        How to win at your 2018 goals :https://shirleymcalpine.podbean.com/mf/web/7j66a5/Solo_Episode_2018_2.mp3

 

EPISODE        Self Care SOS :https://shirleymcalpine.podbean.com/mf/web/7j7jw8/SGD_Self_Care.mp3

 

EPISODE       PIE: https://shirleymcalpine.podbean.com/mf/web/chc8g7/SGD_Lisa_Stewart.mp3

 

 

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Talent Agent April King who has worked with Keke Palmer and Quinta Brunson says you have to advocate for yourself to get what you want.20 Jun 202300:48:57

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.  

This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor. 

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 140,   April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor

  • What is it that you do as an agent? & How to become a talent agent at icm partners. 3:22
  • What it actually is to be a talent manager.& April's  favorite part of her job. 7:38
  • Why it’s important to find your champions in your industry. 13:29
  • Why it takes time to become an agent.
  • The importance of networking and networking.
  • The importance of mentoring and mentorship.
  • The importance of having a never say die attitude in business. 19:15
  • Black women being passed over.24:34
  • The biggest challenge in her career. & The lightbulb moment that changed her life.
  • Taking action when fear is present. How fear can stop us from taking action.
  • Tips for getting interviews.
  • The importance of working with your team to prepare your client. 35:49
  • What someone needs to do to get into entertainment.
  • The challenges of being in a space where rejection is so personal. 40:07
  • How to cope with rejection.

Follow April  on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-king-86768313/

If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!! 

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Episode 33: ‘You Cannot Do it Alone’ - How Director Renee Edwards turned her Passion into an Award Winning Film 21 Mar 201800:54:30

In this weeks episode with have Renee Edwards Director | Editor |Producer | Writer. A  multi-award winning film maker with over 25 years experience. Renée is the Director of  'One Note at a Time', to be released in 2018. The film documents New Orleans' musicians and a Clinic which helps to save their lives, post Hurricane Katrina.  It's has been awarded 'Film of the Festival', 'Best Feature Documentary' and 'Best Score' at the Oxford Int' Film Fest', 'Best Documentary' at the Nottingham Int' Film Fest', 'Best Feature Documentary' at the Studio City International Film Fest' and a Los Angeles Film Review Independent Film Awards Gold Winner. 

Find out how this award wining director kept going with the creation of this 10 year passion project - her award wining film One Note at a Time.

  • How she self funded her film to the tune of 350,000.00 GBP
  • How she learnt to create team around her and what did she learn about that 
  • What she discovered about herself 
  • How she became a filmmaker 
  • Whats is next for her - this film director who also writes children’s books 

This  multi-talented woman with drive is an inspiration on how to stay the course and keep pursuing your dreams

 

 

Connect with Renee: 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneNoteFilm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onenotefilm/

Imdb http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4780544/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Website www.onenoteatatime.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-edwards-36748317/

 

Trailer:  One Note at a Time Official Trailer (2017) Documentary HD

 

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Episode 32: Create a Loving Relationship that is Built to Last - I share 8 Guiding Principles 28 Feb 201800:31:54

This weeks  solo episode is on relationships - you know that  intimate one you have for life. I share what are the 8 principles  that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 18 years . And whether you are with your partner for 1 year or 10 years these will hopefully inspire you to bring something new to it.  If you want to have a breakthrough in your relationship and have a loving one built to last then this episode is for you. 

 

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Episode 31: You Can't Love Someone More than You Love Yourself , says Activist Margaret Greer 13 Feb 201800:59:25

In this weeks episode we have Margaret Greer, National Race Equality Officer for UNISON, the largest Trade Union in Europe. Margaret has been an activist and community based organizer for several years. She was the first winner of UNISON’S Nelson Mandela Award for outstanding work in the fight against racism and inequality. On this weeks episode we talk about how she has turned a tough experience when she was growing up into her purpose of advocating for others. We get inteo what her support network is and what to look for when we are seeking our life partner. Just in time for Valentine don't you think?

Connect with Margaret: @margaretgreer22 

https://www.unison.org.uk/news/article/2017/10/black-history-month-must-time-action-not-just-reflection-says-unison/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-greer-17591317/

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

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Episode 30: How to be Fit and Fierce by Wellness Influencer Angelique Miles 06 Feb 201800:38:58

In this weeks episode we have Angelique Miles a leading Wellness Warrior and Influencer following a successful  20 year career in the entertainment industry. Angelique Miles was  responsible for signing publishing deals with platinum and Grammy-nominated artists such as Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliot, just to name a few. 

Angelique’s main goal is to empower and educate by providing fresh fitness content for women who are interested in improving their lives through physical activity and healthy eating, while balancing their careers as well as their personal lives.  We talk about the importance of a healthy existence, how she started this journey, what it means for her and ideas on what you can do to start a more healthier lifestyle. 

Check out the latest article featuring Angelique: As one of New York's  11 Lifestyle Influencers In New York City Who Are Crushing It On Instagram

https://blog.reelio.com/7-lifestyle-influencers-in-new-york-city

Connect with Angelique Mile: @angeliquemiles

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

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Episode 29: 'We Need to Have a Seat at the Table' says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 21 Jan 201801:11:31

In this weeks episode with have Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Ph.D,  is a marine biologist, policy expert, and founder of Ocean Collectiv, a consulting firm for conservation solutions grounded in social justice.  One of only a handful of Black women working in this field  Ayana really speaks powerfully about  what we are doing to this beautiful planet of ours and why climate change is a social justice issue. 

 

 

Connect with Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 

Website: http://ayanaelizabeth.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanaelizabeth/

https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/author/ajohnson/

Follow @ayanaeliza

 

Earth Optimism  Summit:  https://earthoptimism.si.edu

 

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

 

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Episode 28:How to Win at your 2018 Goals, My guidance on the actions you can take 14 Jan 201800:27:10

 In this weeks episode I am start  this year with a  a solo episode.  I talk you through the 12 actions  that I believe you can take to increase the chances of you winning at your 2018 goals. Creating the goals is just the beginning and now what are the other things that you need to do to win? I have learned these for myself in my own life and from coaching many clients individually and in teams on how to achieve the goals that they set. Notebook and pen at the ready!

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

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You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

 

Episode 27: Before your 2018 goals - Comes This! My Lessons to Have you Win! 15 Dec 201700:27:54

In this week’s episode I am doing a solo episode about what you absolutely want to do BEFORE you write your goals for 2018 and start the plan. If you want to win at your 2018 goals then this episode is a must listen.  I am passionate about this. Notebook and pen at the ready!

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music for this episode is by Donn T, her  new single ‘Clear’ which features Chill Moody. Produced by Dara Jones and Ray Angry 

 Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud  

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

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Episode 26: We Cause our Own Success - Your coming for you ! This Record label Owner Donn T shares how she is causing hers01 Dec 201700:52:17

In this week’s episode we have part 2 with  Donn T -  a Singer songwriter, Producer, one of a handful of female independent record label owner of Dtone Victorious, actor, and recently made her literary debut as an author in Sourcebook’s anthology ‘Behind the Song’.   This past September, her new single, "Clear" was released which features Philly's Chill Moody, produced by Daru Jones and Ray Angry. 

She has performed with a diverse array of artists, including Amy Winehouse, Marsha Ambrosius, Sharon Jones, John Legend, Esperanza Spalding and Ceelo Green to name a few and The Grammys named her in 2016 as an Artist of Tomorrow. Her track “Waiting", can be heard in the BET film I Will Follow, directed by  Ava Duvernay (Selma). 

She shares about how she started her record label, her definition of success, and how she relates to fear. 

Connect with Donn T: https://www.instagram.com/dtonevic/

Twitter: @Donn_T

‘Website: www.Donn-T.com

To Buy he new single 'Clear' that was played on this episode go to  https://fanlink.to/clear  

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music for this episode is by Donn T, her  new single ‘Clear’ which features Chill Moody. Produced by Dara Jones and Ray Angry 

 Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 25: The Way Through is Through - DonnT shares How she Transformed Through her Grief 20 Nov 201700:42:00

In this week’s episode we have Donn T -  a Singer Songwriter, Producer, and one of only a handful of female independent record label owners, hers is called Dtone Victorious. She is also an actor, and recently made her literary debut as an author in Sourcebook’s anthology ‘Behind the Song’.  This past September, her new single, "Clear" was released which features Philly's Chill Moody, produced by Daru Jones and Ray Angry. 

She has performed with a diverse array of artists, including Amy Winehouse, Marsha Ambrosius, Sharon Jones, John Legend, Esperanza Spalding and Ceelo Green to name a few and The Grammys named her in 2016 as an Artist of Tomorrow. Her track “Waiting", can be heard in the BET film I Will Follow, directed by  Ava Duvernay (Selma). 

She shares about the sad loss of her Father and the powerful impact it has had on her  and her life . She said  ‘The insights I received over that period, they transformed me and they strengthened me - I am different’

 

Connect with Donn T: https://www.instagram.com/dtonevic/

Twitter: @Donn_T

‘Website: www.Donn-T.com

To Buy he new single 'Clear' that was played on this episode go to  https://fanlink.to/clear 

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music for this episode is by Donn T, her  new single ‘Clear’ which features Chill Moody. Produced by Dara Jones and Ray Angry 

 Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 24: To Thine Own Self Be True All Day Every Day - Integrity is everything says Legal Counsel Cynthia Mullins 04 Nov 201701:00:37

In this weeks episode with have Cynthia Mullins Legal counsel and CHief Human Resources Officer for JMW. She shares about the transfromational impact that her volunteer work has had on her life and when she wa able to reclaim herself in her life.  

 

Connect with Cynthia: http://www.jmw.com/leader/cynthia-mullins/

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Google Head of News Lab, LaToya Drake shares how to be unapologetic with our NO12 Jun 202300:47:20

Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.  

This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with LaToya Drake, Head of North America News Lab at Google and formerly  Google's Head of Media Representation. 

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 139  LaToya, the Head of Google's  North America News Lab  

  • How Google looks at how to be more inclusive online  and the challenges to do that 
  • Role of representation in media in general 
  • Opportunity to reinvent yourself and how to create the job you want 
  • What success is her work and family life
  • Finding balance in life and designing your life
  • The importance of saying NO
  • How to stay on your game at work and create space for you.
  • How to create a network of people to support each other and opening doors for each other
  • How she takes care of herself 

Follow LaToya on  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoyadrake

If you are interested in investing in Black women on any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!! 

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Episode 23: 'Get Clear What You Are Fighting For', Artistic Director at the Historic Apollo, Kamilah Forbes focuses our mind 27 Oct 201700:45:40

In this weeks episode we have Kamilah Forbes, awarding winning producer and director, and Executive Producer of the Historic Apollo in Harlem. She  shares how and why she has taken on this role after running her own entity, her vision for the future, what motivates her every day and what becoming a mother taught her about herself.

 

Connect with  Kamilah

Website: https://www.apollotheater.org

Twitter: @Kamilahf

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

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Episode 22: Manifesting the Life that you Want- Ellen Burton 4 Steps to your Dream Life 16 Oct 201700:47:16

In this weeks episode with have 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. 

 

Connect with  Ellen: 

EJ Burton & Associates

Website: www.coachellenb.com

Twitter: @coachellenb

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 21: Self Care SOS - My Guide to looking after Yourself07 Oct 201700:24:22

This weeks episode  is a solo episode where  I share the top self care actions I took on  recently to support me to get over a very difficult time in my life. I am calling this episode Self Care SOS. I am hoping you will listen and take one or two actions on yourself this week to manage your self care. 

                   'Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation,’  Audre Lorde

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

 

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You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 20: I have to Forgive Myself - Dancer, Choreographer and Alvin Ailey Veteran Hope Boykin shares the power of being gentle with ourselves 24 Sep 201701:05:20

In this weeks episode, award winning  dancer, educator, choreographer and speaker Hope Boykin, 18 season dancer at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater takes the guest chair. Hope shares about forgiveness, fear and the power of grace.

Hope was an original member of Complexions. She was also formerly a member of The Philadelphia Dance Company, PHILADANCO. As dancer, she has received many award and honors, including the acclaimed “Bessie”, a New York dance and performance award. Hope continues to travel the world performing for audiences and following the mission and legacy of the great Alvin Ailey- “bringing dance to everyone. 

 

Connect with  Hope: 

Website: https://www.hopeboykindance.com

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbdance/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNFNRPvVFqI

https://www.facebook.com/HopeBoykin2/

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 Go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 19: Influencer and Women's Advocate Dee Poku left her Hollywood Job to follow her passion with no regrets 11 Sep 201700:53:45

On this weeks Episode we have Dee Poku-Spalding, a Former Hollywood studio executive, social entrepreneur, CO- Founder and CEO of Women Inspiration Enterprise (WIE) an influential women’s leadership network,  And founder of The Other Festival.  Her organization has attracted an incredible range of speakers to its global symposiums and salons, including Donna Karan, Arianna Huffington,  Melinda Gates, Diane von Furstenberg, Iman, and many more. She serves on Boards including the British Academy of Film & Television (BAFTA), is a Huffington Post blogger and a contributor to Forbes. 

Dee talks about her leaving her Hollywood studio executive job working with the likes of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Scarlett Johansson to follow her passion with no regrets. 

 

Connect with  Dee Poku-Spalding 

Website: http: http://www.deepoku.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepoku/

Find out more about The Other Festival: http://www.theotherfestival.co

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 18:'It was a High Price to Pay for my Addiction' Lawyer Brianna Clark's Courageous Comeback01 Sep 201700:50:04

In this weeks episode, former broadcast journalist, lawyer and author Brianna Clark shares her painful personal journey and how her successful career has emerged in spite of some really tragic circumstances. She demonstrates how she created her life over and over again through resilience and sheer grit. 

 Connect with  Brianna 

Website: http://www.briannasclark.com

Email: theclarkgroupfinearts@gmail.com

Amazon link for her book : https://www.amazon.com/Cracked-Brianna-S-Clark/dp/1530502632/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504304727&sr=8-1&keywords=brianna+S+clark

 

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 17:'Be a Dragon' - Tanique Blair's lesson from Game of Thrones 20 Aug 201701:17:15

In this weeks episode, another Apollo Summer series we have Tanique Blair, VP of  Business Operations and Planning at Nickelodeon.  Tanique is a 17 year Nickelodeon veteran, has overseen the Preschool Toy, Amusement and Musical Instrument businesses, working on mega hits like Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and managed relationships with top industry leaders including, Mattel, Fisher Price, Matchbox and Power Wheels. Tanique is also a Game of Thrones fan!

In this episode Tanique shares her how she has risen up the ranks in Viacom/Nickleodeon, how she found her authentic self at work and her strategy for moving through the organization successfully. 

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 16: Success has come with sacrifices , truth telling by Journalist & Author Kimberly Seals Allers 12 Aug 201701:05:36

In this weeks episode we have  Kimberly Seals Allers, award winning Journalist, Author, Speaker,  Communications Consultant and advocate for breastfeeding and infant health.  Former Senior Editor at Essence and writer at Fortune magazine. Author of five books, this year she released 'The Big Let Down - How Medicine, Big business and Feminism undermine breastfeeding'.  

 

In this episode Kimberly shares her how she created a successful career as a journalist, the challenges of working in corporate America , how she became an author  and we focus on the culture of breastfeeding in the US and the big challenges that women face. 

 

Connect with  Kimberly:

http://www.kimberlysealsallers.com

Twitter : https://twitter.com/iamKSealsAllers

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/iamksealsallers/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamKSealsAllers/

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 

You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download. 

 

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Episode 15: Dr Shalei Simms shares the source of her success [Part 2] 04 Aug 201700:36:04

In last weeks episode, we talked Dr. Shalei Simms, Assistant VP of Academic Affairs at Suny College at Old Westbury. She previously joined me at the Apollo. Her work has been featured in such publications as Group Decisions and Negotiations journal and International Perspectives of Social Entrepreneurship Research.

 This is the second part of her interview following on from last week where she shares even more.

Connect with Shalei on Instagram on @leileisimms

If you are interested in the Ph.D. Project that Shalei talks about have a look at this website: https://www.phdproject.org

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield

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You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com for a free download of ebook 3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E. download.

 

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Episode 14: Dr Shalei Simms says Getting 'The Code' was critical for my success [Part 1] 29 Jul 201700:46:27

In this weeks episode we have Dr Shalei Simms, Assistant VP of Academic Affairs at Suny College at Old Westbury. She previously joined me at the Apollo.  Her work has been featured in such publications as Group Decisions and Negotiations journal and International Perspectives of Social Entrepreneurship Research. 

This is Episode is part 1

In this  episode she shares 

  • When she found her calling 
  • The power of the ‘PHD project’ and her amazing circle of support 
  • ‘The CODE’ she has had to learn to be successful 
  • The challenges that she faced on her Phd journey 
  • How she included her family in her Phd journey 
  • Her moment of faith that kept her in her PHD program 
  • The politics of Academia 

Connect with Shalei on instagram on @leileisimms

If you are interested in the PHD Project that Shalei talks about have a look at this website: https://www.phdproject.org

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

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How this CEO Kim Lewis went From 300K to 8 figures in 5 years05 Jun 202300:49:43

I am so excited to be back on She's Got Drive Podcast. In this first episode on our return we have the phenomenal Kim Lewis from our live recording at the She's Got Drive event at Recycled Modern in Hyde Park.

In episode 138  Kim, the CEO of Curlmix,  

  • Why it is important for leaders to go first.
  • How she turned down 400K on Shark tank and what she learned that lead to their second investor
  • What she relies on to make difficult conversations and what being fearless looks to her
  • The powerful elss she has learned form her grandmother had on her
  • and how she raises S4.5 million . 
  • Listen to this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive podcast coming out every Tuesday.

Tune into episode 138 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube

Links mentioned in the episode:

Curlmix

Its about Damn time - Arlan Hamilton 

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Episode 13: Founder of NY Fashion Week, Fern Mallis says she wears my jewelry almost every day Theresa Wangia and the Power of Sponsorship 21 Jul 201700:50:50

In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Theresa Wangia, jewelry and leather accessories Designer and Founder/Creator of Beltshazzar Jewels. Her works are influenced by her multi-cultural heritage, love of nature and a passionate appreciation for fashion and design. She is recognized as one of the top three RAW Artists Accessory Designers in the city of St Louis and Phoenix Fashion Week Alum. Her collection can be found in St Louis, Chicago, London and Los Angeles. 

In this episode Theresa shares:

  • How her heritage influences her work 
  • her design process and the magic of the accident 
  • the significant importance of travel on her life and in her life
  • the power of writing down your vision 
  • how the founder of NY Fashion Week,Fern Mallis, is one of her biggest fans
  • how she is giving back to her community 
  • Her guiding principles for her life 

 

Connect with Theresa @https://www.instagram.com/beltshazzarjewels/

http://www.beltshazzarjewels.com

 

If you are interested in attending a galvanize Program near you it will be moving to different parts of the country have a look at this site 

The Galvanize Program:  https://www.theunitedstateofwomen.org/galvanize/

 

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P>I>I download. 

 

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Episode 12: 'Trust and know that you will figure it out' Malene Barnett shares how our results comes from the inside not outside14 Jul 201700:54:23

In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Malene Barnett of Malene B Studio A global designer, Founder and Design Director of Malene B, a company specializing in handcrafted custom carpets, inspired wallcoverings and artisan tiles. Her luxe creations have enlivened premier hotels, iconic office buildings, and sophisticated private spaces. , She has been featured in Huffington Post and Design Sponge columns, in both national and international press. 

In this episode Malene shares:

  • What inspires her designs and how she produces her products 
  • If there is ever a right time to launch a business 
  • Why her Grandmother influences her and strengthened her in work
  • The lessons she learned about herself in the early part of her business 
  • Her tips on effective networking and building relationships 
  • What to do when you loose your inspiration or excitement in your business 

 

Connect with Malene on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/maleneblifestyle/

Her website : https://www.maleneb.com

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P>I>I download. 

 

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Episode 11: Choreographer Robin Dunn tells us -My invincibility came from my Mom EP 1008 Jul 201700:48:14

In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Robin Dunn, FACE coach, Creative Director and Choreographer. She is one of the key community leaders in the entertainment industry today. 

 

Robin Shares with us…

 

  • When she started in dance 

 

  • The power of having her Mum giving her unwavering support in her life 

 

  • How she got into dance and who her teachers were

 

  • Why it important to keep moving 

 

  • Her pioneering contribution to Hip Hop 

 

  • Her  empowering tools in her FACE coaching 

 

  • What it is like to be in one of her dance classes 

 

Photo of Robin Dunn by TPPhotograpy

Connect with Robin on Instagram @robinndunnface

 

She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield 

Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud 

 

You're invited to visit shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’

 

To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/

She’s Got Drive Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

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