A Conversation with Stephanie Blyden, Retired, US Air Force & Policy Analyst

 This week my guest is Stephanie Blyden. Stephanie breaks down the levels of the armed forces and why choosing a career in the military should be a career option.   

  This week my guest is Alysia Christiani. We had a great conversation about the NYC specialized high school test, the parent’s role in career exploration, and finding that sweet spot in your career where you can thrive. Follow and support her work:

 Alysia's website: http://AlysiaSimone.com

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 This week my guest is Krystal of @krystal_tantricyogi. Krystal shares how a girl from Houston, Texas was educated in Arkansas on a full ride, majored in biology and her lived experience lead her to helping Black Woman heal and connect to their higher self. Support Krystal’s work at www.krystaltantricyogi.com  

  This week my guest is Gary Sheng. Gary shares his start at Mathematics and Science Academy in Illinois where his leadership potential began through organizing through video games. Gary discusses his courage to leave Google, co-founding Civics Unplugged and equipping young people to build a better democracy. Check out Gray out at GarySheng.com, LinkedIn and Twitter @garysheng

 This week my guest is Sam Tyler. Sam shares why he is thankful to his HBCU, his experience with the federal government and writing speeches for an Obama White House. Follow Sam on LinkedIn and on IG @mr_plantbased 

This week my guest is Shoshanah Kennedy Hobson. Shoshanah shares how the incarceration of a loved one leads her to her work at the Innocence Project. Shoshanah shares how her career has come full circle from daily affirmations in elementary school to writing a children’s book Alizah’s Story. Alizah’s Story is the perfect book for the grade school children in your life, available at www.alizahsstory.com and Amazon. 

  This week my guest is Tinh. Tinh is a fashion designer, we talked about his college years at Buffalo State and FIT. Tinh shares some wonderful advice on understanding fashion tiers and why every fashion major needs to take a business and public speaking course. We had a fun conversation.   

This week my guest is Chef Joseph A Smalls of @b_raisednyc. Chef Joe shares how the youngest of nine who was good with his hands made a pact with his friends to graduate high school 6 months early, left New York City, headed down south, and launched his culinary career. 

 This week my guest is Tamara Whitehead. Tamara discusses her mother’s desire for her to become a dancer, why it is important for young people to delete their spam page and why she questions parents when their children don’t recognize Michael Jackson’s music. Follow Tamara on IG @triple7dancestudio_ and register for a class at https://www.triple7dancecompany.com/  

This week my guest is Qiana Mickie. Qiana shares with us her family’s rich history of being four generations of HBCU graduates. Qiana's experience at Hampton University helped her find her voice to increase equity in food systems and how we can infiltrate systems to bring change to our community. You can connect with Qiana on Twitter and IG @ragamickie and book her for speaking engagements at QianaJMickie.com.

This week my guest is Natalie Kammat. Natalie dropped so many jewels about the field of nursing. She is super passionate about creating health care systems that cater to Black people. We talk about health care disparities and that nursing is about revitalizing communities. You can follow Natalie on IG @natalie_howard_np1  

 This week my guest is Kendra Swinton, who works in corporate music production. He shares how a boy from South Carolina made it all the way to Los Angeles working for a corporate music company. Kendra is a hustler, he’s out here taking all his shots. You can connect with Kendra on IG @kendrewrld and on LinkedIn