She's Got Drive: Black Women Talk About Success And How They Achieved It.

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. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. 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 bus

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. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. 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

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 Coach Cass An intuitive love coach and certified matchmaker for successful women. Coach Cass set stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TEDx presenter. She is on a mission to help busy women attract the type of love that fills their hearts with happiness and joy, She believes you can attract, choose, and keep love in your life with the right guidance. So when love eludes you, there is one woman who can help you capture it—and that's Coach Cass, America's Go-To Love Doctor Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 150,  Coach Cass SUMMARY  In this episode we cover ALOT ... here is a summary of the areas.  Coach Cass journey through unsuccessful relationships and her struggle with continually "dating the wrong guy." Her "defining mom

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 Setoria Key  Setoria - Singer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur, fell in love with the way music made her feel at the age of 6. Growing up, she sang in church, school choirs, and also explored the art of theater by participating in musical plays. Setoria won the R&B/Soul Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 and 2017 Josie Music Awards . Her single Say My Name won R&B/Soul Song of the Year at the 2018 Josie Music Awards. The song's music video also earned a nomination at the Philadelphia Independent Film Awards and a win at the 2019 Philadelphia Film Festival for Best Music Video. Setoria delivered a new wave of sultry inspiration in her latest single, Back 2 Me. The jazzy/soul vibe reflects the inner thoughts of a woman who has finally decided to live her best life, but first, she must clean out her closet. The motivational banger earned the R&a

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 Krystal Taylor s a Certified Personal Trainer, Krystal Taylor has helped hundreds of people who are on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  She  doesn’t believe in fad diets, but instead adopting a healthier lifestyle. The change happens with our mindset first so that’s Krystal’s  focus.   As a former Adjunct Professor and Corporate Trainer, she  always had the desire to educate people.  While she enjoyed those jobs, she realized her  passion was to help people get healthier and look better. She decided to merge her training skills and love for fitness to be able to provide the best programs she can for my clients and gain specializations in Fitness Nutrition and Weight Management. She offers virtual training programs (meal and exercise), unique fitness products (playing cards), and consultations Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this e

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 Amena Agbaje Amena Agbaje : Born in Toronto via Nigerian immigrants - a Civil Engineer and an Artist/Designer/Entrepreneur. A seasoned eCommerce and tech professional with over 13 years of experience working for some of Canada's biggest fashion and Beauty retailers in the online space. She helped buy and build online catalogues, develop online promotional strategies and push marketing campaigns and merchandising initiatives for my past companies like HBC, Well.ca, and Town Shoes/DSW. In 2016, Amena moved from merchant side to product side, working with Agency Partners at Shopify.    Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 147,  Amena   Join Me for my Masterclass : Register here  VISION IN 5 - CRAFTING YOUR IDEAL LIFE WITH 5 SIMPLE STEPS

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 Shari Currie and Leslie Roberson : Shari Currie is Founder and owner of Recycled Modern - a home decor and art gallery which elevates the voices and stories of local artists from diverse backgrounds, while featuring vintage and handcrafted home decor, art and lifestyle goods . Shari launched a few years ago and successfully uplifts and celebrates the brilliance of Black creatives through her gallery. I was  so grateful to Shari for hosting She’s Got Drive Live at her beautiful space.   Leslie Roberson is the founder and CEO of The Black Beauty Collective, a Beauty retail store and online marketplace featuring exclusively Black owned brands. Black Beauty Collective is filling a critical gap in the market for both consumers and entrepreneurs and creating a community where support and care come first. A serial entrepreneur, model, veteran, corporate le

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 Bernadette  Pleasant: A fiery sensual Speaker, Somatic Healer, Sacred Grief Ritual Facilitator, Creator of The Emotional Institute and Femme!, a mind-body wellness program. With certifications in Somatic Healing Modalities and Sensual Movement, Reiki, and Integrated Energy Therapy—and studies in African, Tribal, and Free Dance— Bernadette promotes emotional freedom through movement and empowerment. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 145,  Bernadette Pleasant , Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Summary Intro to the She's Got Drive podcast. 0:07 Bernadette pleasant is a transformational coach who does embodied work and allows people to get  in touch with themselves in a powerful way. She is the creator of the emotional in

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 Bronwyn Morgan. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 144,  Bronwyn Morgan, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Leading the development new UAV platforms and solutions at Xeo Air, MOUV and Airversity . Classically trained in innovation practices, commercializing latent tech IP, sales management, UAV capabilities, international business development, consumer/brand marketing, new venture development, startups, advanced technology, trend identification and client management. FAA Safety Representative, FAA Drone Pro and FAA Certified sUAS Pilot, working with global aviation/aerospace firms. Worked for global consumer goods leaders: Coca Cola and Procter & Gamble, and leadership roles in tech and entertainment. Head consult

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 Gwen Jimmerie. Gwen is a gifted visionary on an unrelenting mission to eliminate the exorbitant amount of time that women spend on their beauty routine, by creating high-performance, time-saving beauty solutions that have saved over 70,000 women more than 1.2 million minutes and counting.As CEO and founder of Naturalicious, she’s already cemented her place in history as the first African American woman to hold a patent for a natural hair care product. sold all around the world, in over 2400 retail stores, including Ulta, Whole Foods, and Sally Beauty. Based in Detroit, MI, when she’s now strategizing her next business move, you can find her hanging out with her son Caiden. 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 143,  Gwen Jimmerie, St

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 Fa

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 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 141,   Deborah Martin Owens, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Shirley’s Introduction. 0:15Welcome to the show, shirley mcalpine. How long it takes to fulfill a commitment. Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. 1:36Shirley mcalpine, bring your commitment and focus. Women creating change. Where is your focus now and where has it evolved? 9:29Focus on black and brown lawyers. Diversity is not just about training. Why do you come? Why do you leave? 14:06The three questions to ask yourself before leaving. Creating space for self-reflection The pressure to stay and the pressure to leave. 17:49People want to feel like they have a champion and sponsor

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. Tak

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  

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  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) :   Join our Facebook C

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This is a REWIND episode. This week as we look at the question on how to live a life by design and not default we gain our inspiration from three of my former guest's courageous moments. We hear their life lessons and the power of going beyond fear. I love all my guest and their stories, I am sure you will too.  1st - Reverend Itang Young previous guest on episode episode 61 , Assistant Minister of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem NY.   2nd   Vyla Rollins : previous guest on episode 56, Executive Director of London Business School and Occupational Psychologist.   3rd   Michelle Miller who was a guest in episode 80, Award wining Journalist and Co-Anchor of  CBS This Morning Saturday.     She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count    HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST  If you love She's Got Drive  please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   This podcast streams free on

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have The Real Mompreneur Celena Gill who is CEO with her three sons in their Candle business - find out how she built the business that has their candles in 120 stores across the country making 6 figures in a month too. This is how she built it.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Experienced business owner and manager. Owner of Frères Branchiaux Candle Co, Celena Gill Design, and Black Oak Grooming. Combined experience of law, education, business and with a demonstrated history of working in the retail industry. Skilled in Management, Publicity, Social Media, and Online Marketing.Co-founder at Frères Branchiaux Candle Co. along with my sons Collin (15), Ryan (13) and Austin (10) Gill | 2021 NPR How I Built This Fellow | Attorney | Home School Teacher of Frères Branchiaux Connect with Celena  below : https://www.linkedin.com/in/celenagill/ https://freresbranchiaux.com

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Dametria Mustin, branding strategist and champion of Black Women consumers. She shares her passion and commitment to impacting the Black Beauty space and supporting the next gen of Black Beauty brands.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Dametria Mustin is a marketing maven with nearly 15 years of experience. Her background includes international marketing, product development, and brand management. Her entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering passion for multicultural consumers, support her unique and creative stamp she places on any brand she touches. Mustin currently serves as the Global Marketing Director at PDC Brands. In that role, she leads the overall marketing strategies for the Cantu and Eyelure portfolios. Connect with Dametria  below : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dametriamustin/ She's Got Drive Journals: BUY IN HERE AMAZON HERE Including 30 Days of Gra

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Ariel Fuller, spiritual Mentor, Teen coach, and speaker  - grab your notebook again and listen to what Ariel  shares on the work that she is doing along with her Mom to empower women. You will love her as I do.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Ariel has always been a resilient, vocal, free spirit who is not afraid to profess her love for Christ. She skipped law school to take the baton and support her mother in building Dunamis Woman Enterprise, LLC.  She has mentored over 500 students in the Chicago Public Schools and is passionate about mentoring teens & coaching young millennial women on how to overcome social-emotional and mental issues as they understand their power & who they are as young warriors for Christ. Her Why: “Dunamis” is more than just a term to me, it is a way of life & everything I do relies on the dunamis power of God within me. 

Welcome  to She’s Got Drive. Today we have Marie Claire  - get your notebook and listen to what Marie-Claire shares on her approach to her life - her life strategies. She has come from struggle to success - and hear her definition of success. You will love her as I do.  Grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to this amazing and inspiring woman . BIO:  Marie-Claire. I’m the founder of Acne Expert Skincare, an entrepreneur with an inspiring journey from immigrating from Haiti as a teen mother and eventually becoming the CEO of a Million Dollar beauty business in Beverly Hills. She is a a licensed Skin Therapist, and opened my first studio from home in 2010. The next year she relocated to Beverly Hills, then in 2013 I launched her exclusive product line, focused on treating acne. Now Acne Expert Skincare ships around the world, AES clients achieve miraculous results. Today, her sales top $60,000 monthly and has become a sought-after beauty and lifestyle expe