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Dr. Kamilah Majied is a mental health therapist, clinical educator, researcher, and consultant on advancing equity and inclusion using meditative practices. Drawing from her decades of contemplative practice and leadership, Dr. Majied engages people in experiencing wonder, humor, and insight through transforming oppressive patterns and deepening relationships toward ever-improving individual, familial, organizational, and communal wellness. In our latest episode, Dr. Kamilah Majied and Monique Russell delve deep into the vital topic of unity and diversity within black cultures. The enlightening conversation touched on strategies to overcome internalized racism, the impact of colonialism, and the importance of rejecting a mindset of false competition and scarcity. Dr. Majied shared valuable insights on navigating relationships with individuals who may not be on a path of awareness and insight, emphasizing the significance of creating space from harmful and negatively competitive influences.  She also explores the power of gratitude in fostering resilience and navigating life's challenges. Dr. Kamilah Majied's discussion on the neurobiological impact of gratitude and the concept of not letting life become a complaint department but instead turning it into a gratitude department provided profound food for thought. The conversation culminated in a rich exploration of reframing rejection as an opportunity for growth and instilling resilience and positivity, as well as the value of slowing down and experiencing life at the "pace of peace." Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment. Connect with Dr.Kamilah Majied : Facebook| Instagram  Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Or email with feedback or questions: [email protected] Produced by Breadfruit Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A global business professional and avid traveler, Dyci completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia and received her graduate degree from Kennesaw State University. As a fluent Spanish and Italian speaker, she leverages her liberal arts background, multilingual skills and technical education to lead project teams across geographical regions, drive user adoption of digital business tools, and uncover new ways of working to improve organizational productivity and efficiency. Her expertise lies in business process improvement as it relates to manufacturing and industrialized construction operations, sales and operations planning, change leadership and management, and cross-functional collaboration across the value chain.  As a digital operations consultant, Dyci uses her understanding of sales and marketing to guide executives and business owners through supply chain operations process improvement to ensure profitable and sustainable growth. She is committed to helping businesses improve their ways of working, productivity, quality and profit margins by adopting digital technologies – and upskilling and reskilling their workforce along the way, creating fulfilling career paths in the digital supply chain and advanced manufacturing for underrepresented employee groups. As a construction consultant and advisor, Dyci uses her understanding of sales and marketing, supply chain and manufacturing operations, and software technology to guide real estate investors and developers on execution of construction projects leveraging digital tools, off-site building systems, and AI. She is committed to connecting innovative developers and investors with the economic development teams, industrialized construction partners, technology vendors and the supply chain and logistics providers required to build faster, more sustainably, and with better quality. In this episode, we discuss: How Dyci Sfregola's background in public policy and public affairs influences her role in supply chain, the importance of people skills and relationship-building How technology plays a role in increasing diversity in a company's supplier base Ways AI can be utilized to reduce bias in the procurement process and promote supplier diversity Strategies to empower employees to take ownership of digital initiatives and build a digital acceptance culture  Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment. Connect with Dyci Sfregolal: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Email feedback or questions: [email protected] Produced by Breadfruit Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever given much thought to your vocal identity? The way you feel you sound, or the way you think you sound to others influences the level of confidence you show when you communicate. It all starts with your inner ear. In this episode, my guest dives deep into vocal health, why we should not use accent reduction but instead accent related communication, and why verbal agility is a tool for communication success. Shulunda Gibson, MA, CCC-SLP is the Founder and Chief Voice Whisperer of  The Speech & Voice Care Center, a private voice therapy and speaking voice coaching practice for professional voice users based in Houston. In her career spanning two decades, Gibson has successfully helped thousands of communicators globally to heal, love, and unleash their voices and share their messages with confidence to those who need it most.  Through her Voice Print methodology, Shulunda equips and empowers world-class speakers and leaders to elevate their authentic voices, safeguard their vocal health, find harmony, and get grounded as they increase their income and impact. She is expanding her footprint as a newbie in the tech space, as the developer of an up and coming vocal health and voice coaching  app for professional speakers.  With a culturally responsive approach to service delivery, Gibson fosters confidence, collaboration, connection, and authentic communication In this episode we discuss: Accent Related Communication and Communication Styles: Respect diverse communication styles and accents. Vocal Coaching and its Career Impact: Vocal coaching enhances career leadership potential. Comprehensive Vocal Health: Hydration, stress management, and vocal technique. Vocal Identity and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding communication from an emotional intelligence perspective. Voice as Currency: Viewing the voice as energy for effective communication. Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment. Connect with Shulunda Gibson: LinkedIn | Instagram Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Email feedback or questions: [email protected] Produced by Breadfruit Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I discuss the importance of Cultural Agility, why we need to focus on it, and why fatigue is the biggest threat to your effective communication success. Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment. Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Email feedback or questions: [email protected] Produced by Breadfruit Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Haynes is an entrepreneur based in Brooklyn. He is the President and Founder of RH1 Consulting, LLC a Human Resources consulting firm. RH1 helps companies improve their people strategies and processes so that they can scale more effectively. He was raised by West Indian parents in several African countries, including Zambia, Kenya and South Africa where he graduated from high school. He then returned to the US to attend college. Marcus is a former professional Volleyball player who is still very much into fitness and sports. He loves to travel especially to Europe and the Caribbean and does so as often as possible. He plans to return to Africa soon to allow his family to experience his very special upbringing.  We talk about how: Diversity goes beyond the surface. It requires us to be truly open to learning about each other and genuine. Managers who struggle to lead diverse teams may not be ready, and are often promoted too fast. It is a slow process to develop and prepare someone to lead people.  Our childhood experiences influence our professional development perspectives, and outlook.  Nurturing family traditions such as fishing trips create lasting memories while appreciating the beauty found in nature. Listen to the episode and share your biggest insight or learning moment. Connect with Marcus Haynes: LinkedIn Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Email feedback or questions: [email protected] Produced by Breadfruit Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices