Miriam Rhoden-Shedden has been an attorney since December 2016. She is barred in Jamaica, Vermont, and Maryland and will be starting the process of becoming barred in DC in February 2024. Since 2022, she has handled family law cases and recentl

Why You Need a Will, Trust, and Power of Attorney - ASAP!

Jan 17th, 2024 1h 23m

Ep. #82 - This is a topic that has become near and dear to my heart because it's something I'm currently in the process of doing. Many people in the Black community have lost MILLIONS because we were never taught about wills, probate, trusts, p

How To Get A Job With The Federal Government

Dec 18th, 2023 37m 50s

Ep. #81 - As a senior HR professional in the Federal Government, Dalton Grisham will help you land your dream job and take your career to the next level. He has helped clients like transform their resumes, hone their applications, and improve t

How To Build Wealth Through Life Insurance

Oct 22nd, 2023 52m 25s

Ep. #80 - At Your Family, Your Legacy, Whitney Thompkins is your family’s life insurance advisor. After gaining invaluable experience working alongside a successful producer who was catering to a high net-worth, mature clientele, Whitney found

Estate Planning 101 – w/Attorney Shakisha Morgan

Feb 25th, 2023 1h 23m

Ep. #79 - As an educator, licensed attorney, and connector, Shakisha has been privileged to speak with individuals, families, co-workers, community groups, and conferences full of people from all walks of life. She speaks on topics such as est

My Exit Plan – Are You Prepared?

Feb 17th, 2023 49m 36s

Ep. #78 - What if you suddenly passed away? Does your family know what to do? If your loved one passed, would you know what to do? Rhonda Green serves as the Funeral Services Manager at First Baptist under the leadership of Pastor and Mrs. Joh

When Your Nonprofit or Business Needs A CPA

Feb 2nd, 2023 59m 34s

Ep. #77 – Do you know if or when you need a CPA? If you’re not sure, this episode will help. You can also learn how to avoid making financial mistakes. Chérie (The Little CPA) is an AICPA 40 Under 40 Black CPA, a Tax Manager at a national finan

For Black Women Who Are Fat. Fine. Confident & Getting Fit

Jan 12th, 2023 1h 6m

Ep. #76 – Ashley Redwood is the beauty and brains behind the “Trap Cardio” fitness and wellness brand. Trap Cardio is a dance fitness class that mixes strength training with cardio to the hottest hip hop, Afrobeat and Caribbean tunes. Ashley ge

Why Pregnant Black Women Need a Black Doula

Dec 12th, 2022 48m 4s

Ep. #75 - Dominique Jones is the owner and CEO of Mom’s Advocate & Maternal Advisor (M.A.M.A.). As a Black mother of three young girls (ages 3 months, 2 and 4) she knows firsthand how scary pregnancy, birth and the thought of motherhood can be

A Black-Owned Home Improvement-Window Screen & Patio Repair Company

Dec 3rd, 2022 51m 30s

Ep. #74 – There used to be a time when it was easy to find a handyman or a repairman who could fix just about anything. Times have definitely changed, however, there is a new business that can help you if you need your window or patio screen re

Starting A Black-Owned All-Natural Juice Bar

Nov 19th, 2022 40m 49s

Ep. #73 - Bradford and Crystal Usher developed a love for cold-pressed juice, and understanding the benefits that it could have on the body. That it could serve as a remedy. In 2019, they created Juice Remedy, a Health and Wellness company tha

He Gives FREE Haircuts!

Nov 2nd, 2022 47m 3s

Ep. #72 – Empowering Cuts was founded by Joshua Santiago in 2017 to use his talent of cutting hair by paying it forward to individuals that couldn’t afford it. Having an understanding that homelessness doesn’t just reside in his hometown of Ph

How to Get Grants

Oct 24th, 2022 1h 2m

Ep. #71 - Grants Works helps organizations, businesses, and municipalities identify, acquire, manage, and comply with government and foundation grants. Grants Works was founded by Patrice Davis, a grant management professional with 15 years of

Black, Single, and Raising Kids

Sep 1st, 2022 1h 18m

Ep. #70 - Kids driving you crazy? Trust and believe you are not alone! I normally talk about nonprofit organizations or businesses but someone posted something on FB about how she and her children (adult children) were relating. The topic hit

Help! My Mother/Father is Toxic!

Aug 18th, 2022 1h 33m

Ep. #69 - Rashawnda James is a licensed therapist, self-care coach, speaker, and content creator. She has achieved success in helping women prioritize their self-healing and be their unapologetic selves. Rashawnda owns her own story of emotion

He Builds Barbershops and Hair Salons

Aug 11th, 2022 1h 2m

Ep. #68 – Robert Cradle is the Founder of Rob’s Barbershop Community Foundation. Rob started out as an owner of a barbershop in Odenton, Maryland. In fact, he was the first Black man to open a barbershop in that area. As the shop grew into a s

Black People and Yellowstone Park

Aug 5th, 2022 48m 35s

Ep. #67 – If you're Black, have you ever been to Yellowstone Park? Do you even know about it? Taylor Bland is a Conservation Nation Fellow. (You’ll have to listen to this episode to learn what that is). As a Black woman in a White-male dominate

How This Multi-Millionaire Started His Companies, Beat Cancer and is Winning in Life

Jul 30th, 2022 1h 9m

Ep. #66 – At the age of 48, Harold Leffall was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was extremely shocked and devastated because earlier that year, he witnessed the death of two of his younger friends due to cancer. Scientific evidence proved tha

How Her Nonprofit Got Celebrity Sponsors, 9K+ IG Followers & More!

Jul 22nd, 2022 51m 51s

Ep. #65 – Art of Discovery (AOD) – Founder, Tamika Melvin Art of Discovery’s mission is to empower youth to discover their talent by educating them through creative art programs and services. They offer a variety of programs, ranging from, Cre

Helping Youth With Self-Confidence, Yoga, & Mental Well-Being

Jul 15th, 2022 49m 37s

Ep. #64 - Choose to DO, Inc. builds confidence and esteem for underserved black youth 12-17 years old, to embrace healthy mental development by introducing them to applicable skills and resources that foster socioemotional well-being. This orga

How to Reverse High Blood Pressure & Diabetes!

Jun 12th, 2022 1h 46m

Ep. #63 - Heru Ofori-Atta is the founder of Herbal Results Industries. His company manufactures and distributes Olive Leaf Extract, Moringa and Cilantro, CBD and Vitamin D products. Herbal Results has achieved success in reversing a wide rang

Help For Black Fathers – This One Is for You!

May 24th, 2022 58m

Ep. #62 -This episode is just in time for Father’s Day! We’re celebrating all fathers on June 19, 2022. Shon Hart is the Executive Director of InvolvedDad, a married father of three, a premier keynote speaker and a leading authority on fatherho

How to Help Heal and Prevent Alopecia and Hair Loss

May 10th, 2022 1h 4m

Ep. #61 - Tashiek Hawkins is a Hair Expert and the owner and founder of “Covered Care Hair Loss Center”, a trusted leader in Hair Loss solutions. She specializes in Cranial Prosthesis, Hair Replacement & Hair Restoration services. She also prov

How She Started A Transportation Company

Apr 27th, 2022 1h 1m

Ep. #60 - LaKeeMora “Lucky” Orphé is a TRUE PROFESSIONAL! After years in the dental and dental teaching fields, she decided a few years ago to take a break and try rideshare. After 3 years of working for others, she has decided it’s her time! S

Should Black Americans Vote? For Who and Why?

Apr 8th, 2022 1h 23m

Ep. #59 ElevateHer, Inc. is a registered 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization created and led by Black women that trains and deploys Black and Latina women to deliver culturally and linguistically competent public and community health services