Join us for an eye-opening episode with Dr. Renée, Founder & CEO of The RBI Group, where passion meets practicality. Beyond wealth management, she's dedicated to financial literacy and securing a brighter financial future for all. Don't miss this inspiring conversation! Connect with Dr. Renée here #financialliteracy #WealthManagement #PodcastInterview

Join us for an inspiring and enlightening conversation with Alicia Nicole, the incredible creator of 'Safe Spaces for Black Women.' As an activist, social worker, and author, Alicia shares her powerful journey and insights on creating safe, empowering spaces for Black women. Don't miss this episode filled with wisdom and empowerment! Connect with Alicia Nicole at https://alicianicole.org/

In the summer of 2022, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Darin Detwiler, featured in the top-rated documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" now streaming on Netflix. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author. For nearly 30 years, he has played a unique role in controlling foodborne illness. After losing his son, Riley, to E.coli in 1993, the Secretary of Agriculture invited Detwiler’s collaboration on consumer education. He was twice appointed to the USDA’s National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness, served on Conference for Food Protection councils, and supported the FDA’s implementation of FSMA. ​ Today, Detwiler is a Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, where his students have gone on to leadership positions in industry and in state and federal agencies. Detwiler’s research and insights have appeared on television and in print, including his column and articles in Quality Assurance and Food Safety Magazine and his books Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond. In addition to his current role as the Chair of the National Environmental Health Association’s Food Safety Program, his leadership capacities include numerous advisory and editorial boards as well as having long consulted on food safety issues with industry in the U.S. and abroad. ​ A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran, and a former high school teacher, Detwiler earned his doctorate in Law and Policy, focusing on states’ ability to implement federal food policies. He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection’s 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness.

In the summer of 2022, I sat down for a conversation with Dr. Darin Detwiler, featured in the top-rated documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" now streaming on Netflix. Dr. Detwiler is a well-respected food safety academic, advisor, advocate, and author.  For nearly 30 years, he has played a unique role in controlling foodborne illness.  After losing his son, Riley, to E.coli in 1993, the Secretary of Agriculture invited Detwiler’s collaboration on consumer education.  He was twice appointed to the USDA’s National Advisory Board on Meat and Poultry Inspection, represented consumers as the Senior Policy Coordinator for STOP Foodborne Illness, served on Conference for Food Protection councils, and supported the FDA’s implementation of FSMA.  ​ Today, Detwiler is a Professor of food policy and corporate social responsibility at Northeastern University, where his students have gone on to leadership positions in industry and in state and federal agencies.  Detwiler’s research and insights have appeared on television and in print, including his column and articles in Quality Assurance and Food Safety Magazine and his books Food Safety: Past, Present, and Predictions and Building the Future of Food Safety Technology: Blockchain and Beyond.  In addition to his current role as the Chair of the National Environmental Health Association’s Food Safety Program, his leadership capacities include numerous advisory and editorial boards as well as having long consulted on food safety issues with industry in the U.S. and abroad.  ​ A U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Veteran, and a former high school teacher, Detwiler earned his doctorate in Law and Policy, focusing on states’ ability to implement federal food policies.  He is the recipient of the International Association for Food Protection’s 2022 Ewen C.D. Todd Control of Foodborne Illness Award as well as their 2018 Distinguished Service Award for dedicated and exceptional contributions to the reduction of risks of foodborne illness.

In this week's episode of 'Working Title', we delve deep into the realm of anxiety management with none other than The Calm Coach, Keisean Raines. Explore the transformative power of meditation as Keisean guides us through its profound impact on anxiety. Learn how these age-old practices can become your modern-day tool in navigating life's stresses. Join us as we unfold strategies, share experiences, and provide you with practical tips to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. This episode is not just a discussion but an invitation to embrace tranquility amidst the turmoil. Tune in and begin your journey towards a calmer, more centered self! Learn more about The Calm Coach

First episode after hiatus. I’m taking it back to basics with this podcast. If you’re listening for the first time, welcome. I’d you’ve been rockin with me since the beginning, welcome back.

Toccara's journey as a black woman, a survivor of childhood sexual assault, a professional athlete and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community has provided refuge to stretch, disrupt, and tell her story. Founder of 'Toccara Renee', an ecosystem that through her collective experiences empowers and strengthens the voice of others, providing space for them to deal with trauma, fear, and insecurities. Through storytelling and self publishing Toccara curates a safe haven for untapped communities. A graduate of Iowa State University, with triple undergraduate degrees in Communications,  Speech and Gender Studies. Toccara went on to gain her Masters from UW- Milwaukee in the Cultural Foundations of Education. She continues her Fifteenth year journey as an international athlete which has served as an avenue to explore her wildest dreams of traversing the globe, while enthralled in the complexities of culture and conflict. Website: www.toccararenee.com Instagram @toccararenee  Twitter: @toccararenee

Lloyd G, your podcast hypeman.   Since January of 2022, Lloyd accumulated over 300k TikTok views and has continued building a community of aspiring podcasters through tips, giveaways, and resourceful content for beginners.   As a podcast producer since 2019, Lloyd uses his platform to inspire others to be more authentic and pursue the best version of themselves. He especially enjoys partnering with brands that create awesome products and SaaS tools for new podcasters.   As a project manager, Lloyd also support brands through partnerships to educate them in understanding analytics, demographics, and script creation — and he’s always on the lookout to develop long-term partnerships with brands to creatively improve the podcast community.   https://www.lloydnotgeorge.com/about

Lloyd G, your podcast hypeman. Since January of 2022, Lloyd accumulated over 300k TikTok views and has continued building a community of aspiring podcasters through tips, giveaways, and resourceful content for beginners. As a podcast producer since 2019, Lloyd uses his platform to inspire others to be more authentic and pursue the best version of themselves. He especially enjoys partnering with brands that create awesome products and SaaS tools for new podcasters. As a project manager, Lloyd also support brands through partnerships to educate them in understanding analytics, demographics, and script creation — and he’s always on the lookout to develop long-term partnerships with brands to creatively improve the podcast community.

Na’ilah Mu’ied (nah-ee-lah moo-eye-ed), aka Nubia is the owner of Divine Variations which spans three industries. Arts/EntertainmentEducationRetail Na’ilah is an inspirational entrepreneur, author, consultant, and poet whose work revolves around the principles of Psychology, Spirituality, and Creative Expression. Her work is soul stirring and connects audiences to a deeper sense of purpose. She has been a featured speaker, author, and artist across Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Diego, Seattle, and New York. She has performed in Paris, Sydney, Dubai, and Egypt. Through Divine Variations, Na’ilah has developed and facilitated the ‘Manifesting Impact’ workshop, ‘Healing Through Writing’ workshops, ‘The Rhythm of the Heart’ variety show, produced ‘Agape Poetry Jam and Dance’, and the ‘Building Bridges’ program. She has created a board game, published three books which includes two children’s books, and five chapbooks of poetry. She is currently developing a workbook for a new paradigm for education. She serves on consulting teams servicing clients ranging from The Getty Museum, LA Phil, Glendale Library Arts and Culture, to local community organizations and colleges. Na’ilah is available for coaching, engagements, and consulting and can be reached at divinevariations@gmail.com

Kara Roberts Creative Strategist Founder @leavehercreative Kara is a Content and Creative Strategist who believes anyone can create the supports needed to fulfill their dream lifestyle. Since 2014, Kara has worked with small businesses, non-profits, and large scale brands to create content, manage social media and bring a fresh, bright perspective to the table. Kara is an advocate for female entrepreneurship, women-led business and creative work. In 2022 she started the Leave Her Creative community (check it out on Instagram and TikTok) where she encourages women (and everyone!) to lean into their creative side to change the trajectory of their lifestyle. Kara is building the Leave Her Creative community to be a resource for content creation and social media marketing.

KENYA MCGUIRE JOHNSON, PT, MA, CHC Kenya McGuire Johnson is a creative entrepreneur, certified health & wellness coach and recording artist/vocalist & songwriter.  While she wears many hats, her overall purpose is within the healing arts.  As a certified wellness coach and former practicing physical therapist, she provides strategies that promote a transformative mindset while manifesting a meaningful healthy lifestyle for diverse women, particularly those who are over the age of 40. A graduate of Howard University, Kenya is also on faculty and Director of Student Development & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion programming in the College of Health Sciences at Rush University in Chicago, IL.  When she is not counseling or coaching, she is creating and recording music, performing both domestically and internationally as well as overseeing KenyaMJ Music Productions, LLC which includes Finding Your Voice Health Coaching & Wellness Retreats. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook: @kenyamjmusic Artist & Music/KenyaMJ Music Productions: www.kenyamjmusic.com Health & Wellness/Finding Your Voice: www.findingyourvoiceafter40.com Upcoming Events & Services: http://linktr.ee/kenyamjmusic

Michelle Rose Kennedy is known as the Reiki Master of Reiki Masters and is an expert in holding space for students, practitioners, and clients to free themselves from self-judgment and limiting beliefs. She is an Akashic Records Reader, a meditation and mindfulness facilitator, and uses sound, crystals, light energy and affirmations to help others heal and love themselves.  Michelle's debut self-empowerment book, Hold Space: Affirmations & Meditations for Healing & Loving Yourself was just published. She and her family consider themselves dual citizens of Brooklyn and Woodstock in New York and Michelle has offices in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Woodstock. Thanks again! Michelle Rose Kennedy Author of Hold Space Reiki Master Teacher Akashic Records Guide Meditation & Mindfulness Facilitator Prenatal & Children’s Yoga Specialist  MichelleRoseKennedy.com MyReikiHealer.com 646-362-9376

Cindy Vallone is born and raised and now raising her own family in Southern California. She is a busy wife, mom to 2 teenaged boys, and an entrepreneur. She and her family have been using essential oils for over 6 years and have made over their medicine cabinet. Today, they use essential oils for their first line of defense for head to toe wellness. Whether it’s for physical, emotional or mental wellness, Cindy has ‘an oil for that!’ Currently, Cindy has an international team of Wellness Advocates who help people around the globe meet their wellness goals with safe, natural, and toxin-free products. Recently she and her family have become volunteer puppy raisers for the non-profit organization: Guide Dogs for the Blind. Kalimba, their first puppy, is a wonderful addition to the family and we hope that she’ll behave during this podcast! Cindy enjoys hiking yoga and is looking forward to learning how to paddle board this summer. Her weakness is cinnamon gummy bears and she’d like to dedicate this podcast to all of her teachers who wrote “Cindy talks too much in class,” because now she talks for a living!

My name is Jonathan Dumas (the s is silent) and I am the founder and owner of Common Culture Coaching & Consulting. I am passionate about leadership and equitable workplaces, so much so in fact that I became an Organizational Psychologist and Leadership Coach. I freely let my creativity and charisma shine through my coaching, consulting, facilitation, and training because that’s who I am! Over the last decade, I have coached and consulted leaders in higher education, non-profit, and for-profit organizations on creating sustainable and thriving cultures that encourage diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice. It’s not all about work, I also love My plants - I have about 20+ plants and counting.A good drink - My go-to is a whiskey sour.Connecting with people.Hosting my podcast, Real Talk with Dumas, where my guest and I explore how societal forces (racism, sexism, and a whole lot of other isms) impact our lives.Laughing - There is always an opportunity to find some joy.Spending time with my family - Road trips and long walks that turn into mini adventures with my partner, Lindsay. Find me on socials: IG: RTWDPodcast | Commonculturecc LinkedIn: Jonathan L Dumas | Common Culture Coaching & Consulting Twitter: Commonculturecc

Jill Thiry, founder of Club Change. Club Change is an organization helping others to create purposeful change in their lives through intention setting, mindful chanting, and yoga. We believe that through change, we find the best versions of ourselves. She started almost 20 years ago, after an ambitious corporate career in Publishing, with annual goal setting sessions with her siblings. It then organically grew into leading friends and their families through change, and then into weekly Club meetings! Members enjoy identifying an intention and then practice whatever it is they aspire to do, in a kind, achievable, loving way. This Group process succeeds where individual discipline or willpower often falls short of true habit building. It is fun, and often opens one's heart and mind to new thinking. Jill guides each Club for two months, and leads complementary intention setting classes. Jill also offers free chanting and meditation sessions on Zoom and on Facebook at @ClubChangeNow. When Jill is not leading Clubs or chants, she is teaching or providing guest services at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico. Or she is hiking, biking, boating or swimming on some mountain or body of water. You can reach any of these or learn more at jillthiry.com

Dayo Akinrinade started as an IT Management Consultant at Accenture and Deloitte. Then, driven by the lack of diversity in London’s tech ecosystem, she joined the founding team of OneTech, London’s largest diversity in startups program, backed by the JP Morgan Chase Foundation.  Subsequently, after spotting a gap in the market, she went on to found Africlick, a cultural dating app targeting 1 billion Africans globally. In 2019 she was named in the Financial Times Top 100 Most Influential Ethnic Minority Leaders in Tech. She has spoken on panels and lectured on diversity in technology at various organizations including, Uber and Google and Oxford Said Business School.  Dayo holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Manchester and a M.Sc. in Technology from University College London. Dayo is the creative genius behind the social audio app Wisdom.  Wisdom is a social audio app which connects knowledge-seekers to mentors. Wisdom’s mission is to democratize access to mentoring.  Wisdom lets you talk live with experts on dozens of topics like wellness, business, food and fitness.  The sessions you record on Wisdom can also be downloaded for use on your podcast. Many podcasters also find it a great way to meet and connect with guests.  Wisdom is an emerging platform in an emerging multi-billion dollar social audio category.

Valerie Carmel, is a woman on a mission. A mission to support other women in their battle to overcome anxiety, stress, and a lack of self-care to improve their mental and emotional well-being. Valerie Carmel has combined almost 20 years of professional experience with lessons from her own struggles with anxiety to create an approach which combats fear and propels personal growth. Her approach focuses on 3 specific areas: self-awareness, self-care, and self-growth. She guides women on how these 3 pillars work together to create a synergy to sustain and support their efforts to walk in purpose on purpose. Valerie Carmel is the founder and CEO of Valerie Carmel Therapy, LLC, a counseling practice who provides therapy via virtual visits in Florida and Nevada. As a licensed therapist she utilizes her certifications in trauma, anxiety, and telemental heath to focus her professional career on working with women through some of the most complex and traumatic experiences of their lives. Valerie also provides case consultation, clinical supervision and mentoring to other social workers to support their efforts to build fulfilling careers. As a proud alum of Florida State University and Florida International University with bachelor and master’s degrees in social work, Valerie Carmel used her education, professional and personal experiences to author her first book, Evolve Your MVP: A Woman’s Self-Help Guide on How to Journal for Personal Growth as a resource and inspiration. She is a proud member of Women on the Rise Orlando, the International Association of Women and the Black Speakers Network. When she is not working, you can find her enjoying the sunny beaches of Florida, binge-watching true crime documentaries or watching her only teenage son chase their puppy in the backyard.

Nalo A. K. Zidan is a Queer Black writer, organizer, and Trans-Masculinist whose work pushes at the normative boundaries of gender and sexuality. While completing her degree in Women’s & Gender Studies at Louisiana State University, Zidan founded BlackGirlMasculine, a non-profit organization created to reimagine and complicate conversations around nuanced masculinities. For over six years, Zidan has been a noteworthy contributor to the academic and corporate dialogue on shaping safety in the workplace, LGBTQ+ rights, and building accountable masculinities.  Along with being a 2019 TEDxLSU speaker, Zidan was a 2020 Masse/Remillard Gender & Sexuality Award recipient for her groundbreaking work on de-gendering masculinities in the human body. When she isn’t expanding scholarship, Zidan shares most of her time with her partner and baby turtle Nalito in Detroit, Michigan.  For questions or accommodations, please email Daniel at dec2@illinois.edu

Do you believe you are worthy of self care? Do you need help exploring your boundaries? Do you find it difficult to honor yourself, thus keeping you from manifesting the life you want? Connect with Kita Love to explore the root of your patterns and develop tools to heal the deepest parts of you in a loving and direct manner. Kita Love has always had a passion for encouraging and guiding people on the path to reaching a more harmonious life. Her natural optimism shows in everything she touches. Growing up with the nickname Booda influenced her to venture to the library to research Buddhism. Practicing Buddhist teachings, including mindfulness and meditation, for 10 years has greatly influenced the energy she exudes in everyday life. Her spiritual practices took her to India where she deepened her connection to Eastern spirituality through volunteer work. As a reiki practitioner, life coach, and spiritual fairy, Kita can help you explore the deepest, softest, and strongest parts of you utilizing a number of spiritual tools, not to be limited to reiki, candle work, meditation, journaling, gratitude, affirmations, tarot, and aromatherapy as radical acts of self-love. Friends and strangers gravitate towards her because of her honesty and natural desire for people to always remember their greatness. Are you ready to explore the infinite possibilities of your own healing and manifestation? She can be found via Instagram @Master.Manifester or @SayWhatMoments