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

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about - What if August is a time to review where we are in this crazy 2020 so that we can figure out how we are going to take the rest of 2020. It's has been so challenging we feel out of control - so what can we do to get some of that back? And can we also start to get our eye on 2021. So this is my musing and sharing if August is a bridge what might be possible for the rest of the year.  Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my  Trainings on creating a life you love. That will be going live agin soon.  She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count  If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care

This week our guest is Jodie Patterson  - MOTHER  SOciAL ACTIVIST ENTREPRENEUR  and AUTHOR author of The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation  and more recently A Boy Named Penelope.  What a moving and inspiring conversation we have together. We talk about mothering in its broadest sense, redefining how we mother, and how we talk to our children about race. And of course mothering as activism. Jodie has been lauded for her activist work by Hillary Clinton, The Advocate, Family Circle, Essence, Cosmopolitan, and Yahoo!, among others. She sits on the board of a number of gender/family/human rights organizations, including the Human Rights Campaign, and is a sought-after public speaker addressing a wide range of audiences about identity, gender, beauty, and entrepreneurship. Patterson was appointed by the United Nations as a Champion of Change.    Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my  Trainings on creating a life you love. That will be going

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about granting grace to ourselves - it's overwhelming right now,  in so many ways and you may have noticed that I have not posted many episodes in July. I appreciate Michelle Obama talking about the low grade depression she has been feeling. And maybe that is what has been happening as well as all I have to do.  I share with you what has been occupying my time, and my mind and spirit and how I am granting myself some grace.  Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my  Trainings on creating a life you love. That will be going live agin soon.  She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count  If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can ref

This week in the guest chair we have Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, a Dermatologist and owns her practice in Image Dermatology in NJ. We talk about the two pandemics COVID and racism, and Jeanine shares her experiences of racism as a Doctor and in life. As well as the transformative effect of her work and surpassing information on skin cancer and the Black community. Dr Downie is a joy to be with and I know you will truly love this interview - I did!  Dr Downie of image Dermatology ® P.C. is licensed to practice not only in New Jersey but also in California and New York. Board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, she is also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. Her reputation for excellence and personal patient care have made her one of the most sought-after physicians in our area.In addition to her private practice, Dr. Downie is a staff member at Overlook and Mountainside Hospitals.Dr. Downie is a sought after lecturer and author of several dozen scientific papers.Dr. Downie has been intervi

This week in the guest chair we have For the Love of Tidy’s founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times,  with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy.  Dedicated to the KonMari mission, developed by Marie Kondo to inspire the world to choose joy, Kristyn helps clients declutter their way to becoming Graduates of Tidy and masters of life. Connect with Kristyn: https://fortheloveoftidy.com Register for:  Time to Elevate Masterclass Part 1: Register here  Time to Elevate Masterclass Part 2:Register Here    Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive.

This week we have Michele Thornton Ghee joining me in the guest chair.  Michele is  a proven executive that has worked for some of the most powerful media companies in the world. She currently serves as the Managing Partner for Stratechic Alliance. A small part of Ghee’s legacy is her tenure at BET. Michele was SVP of Media Sales for BET Her (formerly Centric TV). She was instrumental in rebranding Centric as ‘The First Network Designed for Black Women’ and then again into BET Her. After losing her dad to cancer in 1997, Ghee decided to go back to school and received her Bachelor of Arts from Golden Gate University at the age of 30. In May 2017, she was honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from her alma mater.   We talk about her work, what she has been doing during quarantine and how she is making sense of these critical times in our life right now. Not to mention her books, Stratechic: Life and Career Winning Strategies for Women; Strategchic 2.0 and Success on Your Terms.   You can conn

 We are going back to 2017 when i interviewed  Dr. Nicola Rollock in the guest chair. Dr Rollock is an academic, consultant and public speaker specialising in racial justice in education and the workplace. She is widely known for her research which examines, for the first time in the UK, the career experiences of Black female Professors. Nicola is published in a number of international books and journals and is the lead author of The Colour of Class: the educational strategies of the Black middle classes. In this episode she shares:  Her frustration of the lack of people of color in leadership positions and the lack of progress on race equality  The lessons from her father that influenced her  The importance of looking after her well-being and her Netflix self-care remedy  How it feels to be a woman of colour in UK academia  Where she finds her spiritual nourishment  The impact of being ‘the woman who talks about race’ What's in her “And still I rise’ folder  And the importance of celebrating success

 Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I ask  Can we TAKE A PAUSE?  And what I am seeing is the  impact of us acting from our raw emotions. I share with you some questions that I am asking myself and that you can ask as you reflect in this moment. I am sharing it with you and hopes it helps you at this time. It's a lot and I want you to take care of yourself.  Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my Tuesday Trainings on creating a life you love. She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every Day Count  If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here  shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️ coming into

On this weeks show we have Leslie Gross is a nationally-recognized strategic advisor, with 20+ years expertise in public policy and systems change. During her career she’s advised cabinet secretaries and C-suite execs  Currently, she heads Advantage Insights Group, a government affairs and public policy practice. Her prior roles include Director of the Equality Fund at the Open Society Foundations. Leslie was a senior appointee in the Obama Administration, serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Prior to her appointment, Leslie served as a senior advisor in both houses of Congress, a Leslie began her career as a civil rights litigator, where she pioneered school-to-prison pipeline litigation at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and led a campaign to close one of the country’s most notorious juvenile justice facilities as founding Advocacy Director for the Mississippi Center for Justice. Leslie is a proud mother, graduate of G

I am so excited to have Kimberly Lee Minor sitting in the guest chair this week. Kimberly is a business owner and creative executive with over 25 years of senior level leadership​ and creative customer experience - spanning merchandising, product development, brand development and management. Winning the Outstanding Contribution Award in her company. She has been responsible for leading strategies for up to  $4 billion. Leading design and merchandising with the following well known brands like Footlocker, London Fog, Ann Taylor Loft and Bath and Body Works.   We talk about her leaving her corporate career behind. Sharing her why and now what it feels like to be on the other side. I am sure you will get so much form her story. TUNE IN.  Get in touch with Kimberly: Linkedin.com/kimberlyleeminor Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my Tuesday Trainings on creating a life you love. She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Don't forget to rate and rev

This week is a REWIND episode, originally published in February 2018  = we go back into the vault for this episode on relationships - you know that intimate one you have for life. In this COVID19 culture there is a lot happening in this space and I thought this may be helpful. I share what are the 8 principles  that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 20 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.  Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook Group - and share with other women with drive. And join my Tuesday Trainings on creating a life you love. She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Don't forget to rate and review the show on Itunes - I appreciate it so much.    FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how yo

In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak to Rhonda Joy McLean, President and CEO of RJMLEADS LLC, a leadership consulting and career advancement company based in New York City.  She is the former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., a global publishing company, where she managed one-third of the law department and provided legal support for over 200 clients for nearly 20 years, including Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, People andEssence magazines. She is also the co-author of the popular book series “Little Black Book of Success: Laws for Black Women,”.  Rhonda has received numerous awards for her dedication to excellence in and greater access to the legal profession, as well as her commitment to public service and philanthropy, particularly with regard to women’ rights, protecting victims of domestic violence and more inclusive access to higher education for all.  To Donate  to help in these COVID 19 times please follow the links: Union Theological Seminary -    www.utsnyc.edu     New York Women'

In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak with Valerie Rainford, who is founder and CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies - a consulting firm that works with senior leaders in corporate America to increase the representation of diverse talent. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge gained from her 12 years at JP Morgan Chase. We talk about her passion for her work, how she is trying to make sense of Covid19 and the power of writing and sharing her story in her book, Until A Brighter Tomorrow. You can find Valerie Rainford: http://valerierainford.com    REGISTER TODAY - spaces are limited! Join me in the Live Your Life By design Vision Workshop on Saturday 25th April 2020. I will guide you through a process where you will reflect and create your future. You will come away with an inspiring vision for your life and a beautiful vision board that will build on the future you. You will also learn about the power of creating your life in this way. And have fun doing it together. Your future influences your present

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share in this COVID19culture the places in my life where i have had to 'pivot' - because i cant keep doing the same thing.    FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here  shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️  coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection.  Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love Download for free my goal setting pdf with the questions so you can do this exercise.  http://shirleymcalpine.com/goals2020 Helpful resources:  The best thing I have read on social distancing: Social Distancing - This is not a snow day    If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirle

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I share my Self Care SOS approaches. This is reflecting the conversations I am having with my clients as we navigate the impact of COVID19.  Self care in these times are not about a nice to have - it is essential living - lets have a look at what you could be doing - what we can be doing.  FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care Quiz pdf -  questions to  reflect on how you can take better care of yourself in this moment. Click here  shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️  coming into your inbox – sending loving messages every day to help us all stay grounded in these extraordinary times. In the space of social distancing let us do the work to deepen our connection.  Click here shirleymcalpine.com/love    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

In this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .  Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.  Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education.  Meredith's most recent publications for UNCF are: A Seat at the Table: African American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education; Lift Every Voice and Lead: African American Leaders Perspectives of K-12 Education Reform. Dr. Anderson was a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Public Affairs at American University. She has also taught in the Department of African American Studies at Georgetown University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at American University where she teaches courses o

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my response to CoVID 19 and what I am doing and I offer you two resources to help with your self care and keeping you sane in these extraordinary time.  In these shorts, ( its not that short this week!)   I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - well actually a transformation then you are in the right place.  FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here  shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️  coming into your inbox 

Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my insight that attitude is everything. How we approach our life absolutely matters to what we have in our life. Hope it helps your day and week.  In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change in my own life - well actually a transformation then you are in the right place.  FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Reviewing your year can be powerful. Find a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake,  a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience.   Download for free my Review 2019 pdf

In this weeks episode is the last but not least amazing woman in my UNCF series - highlight the work to support the future of our Black Young people. I am so happy that we have Taliah Givens in the guest chair.  Taliah is the Senior Director of UNCF Student Professional Development Programs she has led the strategic direction and management of over 30 UNCF internship programs.In the past 5-years, her department has served over 900 students across various industries including education, STEM, financial services, public relations, publishing, entertainment, and health care. Taliah started her career as an Optical Solutions Engineer at Nortel Networks and AT&T. She completed degrees in both computer engineering and electrical engineering technology from Georgia Tech and Alabama A&M University. You can find Taliah Givens:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliah-givens-b481857/ Donate to UNCF here:   FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Reviewing your year can be powerful. Find a beautiful space, some music pla

In this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .  Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.  Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education.  Meredith's most recent publications for UNCF are: A Seat at the Table: African American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education; Lift Every Voice and Lead: African American Leaders Perspectives of K-12 Education Reform. Dr. Anderson was a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Public Affairs at American University. She has also taught in the Department of African American Studies at Georgetown University and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at American University where she teaches courses o