She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.

Shirley McAlpine

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SHE’S GOT DRIVE: Inspiring Interviews with Black Women about Success and how they achieved it- Motivation, Leadership and Confidence

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Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of Community
OCT 6, 2023
Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of Community
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 business is dependent on the community that she has built around The importance of moisturizing your skin. Moister meditation. There is a re-claiming of self when someone is able to support each other with discovering and learning and learning. The importance of giving yourself permission to be yourself.  Entrepreneurship - She felt a burning desire inside of her that wouldn't let her settle, and she couldn't get her mind off of the idea of working for herself. Leaving your job respectfully and with grace  The importance of having a strong foundation of values and integrity when starting a new adventure. What she is learning about entrepreneurship. the Last time she cried - She felt like the rug got pulled from beneath her feet. Self-talk and self-talk is a big part of the entrepreneurial battle. It is important to understand that you are not your business. The importance of having a coach, mentors, therapists and friends. How she  defines success The importance of being happy in life and The importance of fulfilling your purpose and passion.  His mom was always his biggest cheerleader, and she's always going to be for you. The importance of seeing potential in others In episode 152,  Jamelia Donaldson Connect to Jamelia: https://www.instagram.com/jameliaisobsessed/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 152 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to [email protected] 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 Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact [email protected] Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
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”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’  says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
SEP 22, 2023
”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’ says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
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 for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 151 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to [email protected] 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 Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact [email protected] Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/
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How to Break Free from Relationship Ruts: A Candid Conversation with Coach Cass
SEP 15, 2023
How to Break Free from Relationship Ruts: A Candid Conversation with Coach Cass
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 moment" came after receiving numerous wedding invitations and wondering why she was still single. Being a  "student of love," reading almost 100 books on the subject and interviewing couples who had been happily married for over 25 years. The impact of  limiting beliefs in our  love life Despite now being in a fulfilling marriage,  stressing no relationship is perfect and that both she and her husband are works in progress. Many professional women are settling in relationships due to limited perspectives and preconceptions about love. We talk about  advice given by friends and family can often be counterproductive or rooted in their own negative experiences. Coach Cass works  with "marriage-minded women" or women seeking long-term partnerships, aiming to help them vet potential partners effectively. Coach Cass gives relationship guidelines. The importance of self-awareness and self-work in building a successful, fulfilling relationship.  AND SO MUCH MORE ...   Connect to Coach Cass: https://www.instagram.com/inspiremany/ You can include in description that Code Shirley gives 50% off www.wantedwomanlive.com wantedwomanlive.com If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 150 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to [email protected] 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 Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact [email protected] Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    
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Setoria Key Says Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential
AUG 29, 2023
Setoria Key Says Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential
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&B/Soul Single of the Year Award at the 2022 JMAs. This year, Setoria will return to Nashville for the 2023 Josie Music Awards where she has been nominated for R&B/Soul Artist of the Year! 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 149,  Setoria Key SUMMARY  In this episode we cover ALOT ... here is a summary of the areas.  Stick to it and learn everyday  How toastmasters helped me come out of my shell  stuck with it and learn everyday  The importance of surround yourself with likeminded people  Suffering in silence and telling your story  The power of choice in  life  Living the life you want verse the life you have  The power of telling your story is empowering  How long it took to write the 'Back to Me' taking Action and doing the work  Living in your truth and letting go of pride  Bringing light into the world Connect to Setoria: https://www.instagram.com/setoria/ GET TICKETS HERE FRO SETORIA PERFORMANCE: Setoria website: https://www.setoria.net/about If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 149 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to [email protected] 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 Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact [email protected] Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    
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65 MIN
How Krystal Taylor helps women over 40 to be their best, taking 3 months to get results they want
AUG 22, 2023
How Krystal Taylor helps women over 40 to be their best, taking 3 months to get results they want
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 episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 148,  Krystal Taylor   Join Me for my Masterclass : Register here  VISION IN 5 - CRAFTING YOUR IDEAL LIFE WITH 5 SIMPLE STEPS This isn't just another webinar -  it's a chance for you to invest in yourself, tap into your potential, and take control of your future. By the end of our 90-minute journey together, you'll walk away with fresh insights, a 5 step process you and the motivation to turn your dreams into reality - I promise! Connect to Krystal: https://fitnessisnotagame.com/ If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this interview is for you. Don’t walk run!!  Tune into episode 148 on Apple podcasts, Spotify and YouTube   GET IN TOUCH  PLEASE Send in your Questions and your She's Got Drive stories  to [email protected] 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 Facebook Community:  If you are looking to be part of a community of women with the drive to create their own lives  join us here: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive Guest Social Media Info:  Connect with Shirley: https://www.instagram.com/shesgotdrivepodcast/ Sponsorship and advertising enquiries contact [email protected] Episode website: https://shesgotdrive.com BUY and Download Setoria Key's "Back to me" Song: https://shesgotdrive.com/setoria/    
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58 MIN