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

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://

In this episode of She’s Got Drive we have Julie Wenah, just started working as Counsel at Airbnb. Julie was former Obama Appointee: Counselor and Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Commerce. She led President Obama’s manufacturing initiative around regional collaboration and building strong manufacturing communities. So many insights await you.  She shares how she got to the White House  The painful process of loosing her father  The power of her faith How First Lady Michelle Obama reacted when she passed the Bar What lies behind her drive What it’s like to work for President Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama  The power of Hip Hop in her life and the lyrics of Hip Hop Her next passion project - the life messages in Hip Hop music and what can we learn  The importance of healing for Black women    Connect with Julie on instagram @albummixtape Julie now has a podcast called The Album and the Mixtape, ind it on Podbean: https://albummixtape.podbean.com   She’s Got Drive is produce

In this episode of She’s Got Drive Lorraine Martins, the first Director of Diversity of Network Rail, shares with me  What its like to be the first person etc go to University in her family  Her definition of success given her background  What her MBE means to her  Her work on the London Olympic games  How Chairing the Board of Trust for London lead to her making a difference to the  ‘living wage’ When she learned that she can’t do it all How she approcahes her role as Director of Diversity   If you're loving the show please rate and review it on itunes.    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 Faceboo

On this episode, we have my dear friend and colleague Lisa Stewart, Business Consultant, and Coach. Remember that awesome episode with Paulette Rowe when she said how she uses PIE to support her success? Well, this is where you learn more about it. GET AHEAD of the game, and start working on this TODAY.   In this episode learn how to increase effectiveness, get seen, get promoted, produce results and achieve your success. Don't get buried in the background beavering away. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a woman working in a corporation this show is for you.  In this episode Lisa shares with us: What PIE is? Shocking PIE statistics How keeping your head down and working hard alone is not your access to success Actions you can do TODAY to get you on the right path to success What you wear really does matter If you're not managing your reputation someone else is Tips on networking your way to being known You can  contact with Lisa on: http://www.lisastewartconsulting.com https://www.inst

In this week's episode, we have Sharon Watson is the Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre in the UK  and Chair of the bid for European Capital of Culture Leeds  2023.   Sharon shares with us:  The power of having a teacher who believed in her - Nadine Senior MBE    Her bold action at the age of 16     What it is like to be one of the few black Artistic Directors in the UK    How she ensures her voice is heard    The power of sharing your vision for an organization when you are interviewing for a leadership role    How dance changes lives    Who she turns to when she is facing challenges     You can  contact with Sharon on: http://www.phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk/person/sharon-watson/ Sharon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/watson_dance Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-watson-ma-21274910/?ppe=1   The headline performance piece for the Tour de France Sharon choreographed and talks about in the interview. Phoenix Dance Company perform Ghost Peloton: https://vimeo.com/1

  Dr. Nicola Rollock is Deputy Director of the Centre for Research in Race & Education at the University of Birmingham in England, UK. 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 and letting people know about your accomplishments    You can connect with Dr. Nicola Rollock  T:   @NicolaRollock W:  nicolarollock.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

In this week's episode Paulette Rowe, Managing Director of Payments Services and the most senior Black woman in Barclays UK. You may not have heard of her but the business she runs impacts at least 1 in 3 financial transactions that happen in the UK every day. Paulette talks to me: about the importance of networking; how she became a banker versus an actor; the importance of P.I.E - find out what this means it's not the food you eat and why we need to take risks and seize opportunities even when we think we are not quite ready; and how sometimes we can get in our own way.   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 Driv

Dana Kristina-Joi Morgan is a pianist bringing a new sound to the arts. Dana is a graduate of the Howard University Master of Music Program. She has won numerous accolades and awards of achievement. In 2014 Dana placed as a finalist in the Washington International Piano Artists Competition. Dana received the "Audience Award", "Press Jury Award", "Best Performance of a Beethoven Work", and "Best Performance of a Classical Work".  She shares about  A lifetime of learning from 3 years old and she is still having piano lessons.  Her muse Josephine Baker  How she has redefined success through her charitable work  Music making a difference How she relies on the strength of her ancestors And her commitment to young people And she moves me to tears.  She is wonderful!   You can follow Dana on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekeyofdana/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekeyofdana   She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield   Listen on i

In this episode, Jennie Joseph, CEO of Commonsense Childbirth and Birth activist shares:   Her thoughts on what success means to her and her personal journey. How her success as more organic verse planned through the challenge of transitioning as a midwife in the UK to one in the US. She shares how she could not ignore the calling to work on behalf of underserved women and babies and the terrible maternal health outcomes in the US that are often unknown and the impact on black women and families. How her personal painful experience lead her to start her journey as an entrepreneur and lessons learned.    For more on Jennie Joseph and her work go to commomsensechildbirth.org or follow Jennie on Instagram @iamjenniejoseph   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

 In this episode, five wonderful women with five different professions join a panel at WOW Apollo 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. , S

The She’s Got Drive is a new podcast by Shirley McAlpine. In this episode, Shirley will share the vision for this podcast. Each week Shirley interviews Black women from various professions in the US and the UK  to ask what empowers ‘her’?  How does she overcome obstacles, what is the source of her success and how did she go about achieving it?   From entrepreneurs to creatives to corporate professionals, if you want to have more DRIVE and success in your own life along with the tools, strategies, and confidence to change your life this podcast is for you. Learn more about Shirley who will use her many years as a coach to teach you the lessons of women with DRIVE .    Meet Shirley:  Women of the World Festival: http://www.wowapollo.com/  SUNDAY, MAY 7 5:00 PM EST   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 downl