Ladies Who Leverage - Kelly Charles-Collins

Kelly Charles-Collins

Kelly Charles-Collins is a retired attorney, award-winning TEDx speaker, author, and coach. After earning her Bachelor’s degree and two months before beginning her MBA program, Kelly discovered she was pregnant. She could have quit school or ended her pregnancy. She did neither. Instead, she completed her MBA and in 1995, after attending law school on a whim and as a single mom of a 4-year, Kelly began her career as a lawyer. For 24 years she wowed everyone with her impeccable trial skills. But in 2018, she began feeling unsettled, knowing she was meant to do and be more. Kelly knew that her purpose is to be the light for others to step into their greatness. So, she began planning her transition to entrepreneurship. But she wasn’t the only one who had plans. In October 2019, Kelly was fired from her job for being unaffordable. Kelly had two choices, retreat to the safety of her legal career or step unapologetically AF into her purpose. Retreat was not an option. Kelly believes she earned her freedom papers when she got fired. The freedom she had prayed for. The freedom to stand unapologetically in her greatness. The freedom to express what really moves her. The freedom to not be questioned about her thoughts or to whom she allowed access. The freedom to not have to look the other way. The freedom to be 100% her. Kelly believes she belongs everywhere she is but doesn’t belong everywhere. So, she didn’t look back. Since being fired, Kelly has successfully launched her professional speaking career and founded Ladies Who Leverage (“LWL”). LWL is a collaborative, global community of empowered women who leverage their expertise, resources, and relationships to build their business, brand, and badassery. An empowered woman who empowers women, Kelly is on a mission to create safe spaces for women to unapologetically own their power so they can live the life they’ve always envisioned. Ladies, join Ladies Who Leverage at TeamLWL.com. Want to be a guest or know someone who should be? Email podcast@ladieswholeverage.com read less
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Mar 1 2021
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Welcome to the Ladies Who Leverage Podcast.I’m your host kelly Charles-collins also known as THE Speaker Mogul because speakers hire me to help them get known and paid. You can check out my Speaker Moguls Academy and join our Speaker Moguls Community.Ladies Who Leverage is a global network for women who want to connect authentically, build strategically and life live unapologetically AF.You can join us over on Facebook.My mission in life is to help women win. That's why Ladies Who Leverage is more than just a Facebook group, it’s an entire ecosystem with the podcast and our ladies who leverage magazine which is free and drops quarterly. You can subscribe for free.On this podcast, we will focus on all things empowering women. There is a concerted effort right now to erase women’s value and ain’t nobody got time for that. So, I will use this platform to amplify, elevate, and empower women through sharing inspirational stories, practical advice, and unapologetic badassery.Sometimes it will be just me and other times I will have a badass guest. Whichever it is, it will be fire and something you don’t want to miss.So lock in, subscribe and share all this goodness with your badass besties. Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com

Episodes

Every Speaker Needs a Signature Story
Aug 16 2022
Every Speaker Needs a Signature Story
In this episode, Kelly discusses what a signature story is and why every speaker needs one.If you need to craft or revamp your signature story, you can join Kelly Nov 4-5, 2022 in Orlando for The Signature Talk Experience.Register at www.SignatureTalkPresale.com
Speaker Business Models: How to Get Paid For Your Speaking
Jul 25 2022
Speaker Business Models: How to Get Paid For Your Speaking
In this micro episode, Kelly discusses the 4 Speaker Mogul business models.Join Speaker Moguls Facebook Community.Apply to Speaker Moguls Academy.Take the Speaker Mogul Monetization Quiz. Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
6 Ways to Immediately Increase Your Influence as a Speaker
Jul 20 2022
6 Ways to Immediately Increase Your Influence as a Speaker
I recorded a live video for my community discussing 6 ways you can immediately increase your influence as a speaker. Thought I'd also share it with you, my loyal listeners.If you are a current or aspiring speaker and you want to get known and paid, join my Speaker Moguls Facebook group. Book your Speaker Moguls Boost!Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
How to create, build and grow a niche business with Entrepreneur and Interior Decorator Liz Toombs
Jul 11 2022
How to create, build and grow a niche business with Entrepreneur and Interior Decorator Liz Toombs
Liz Toombs is known as the go-to decorator for sorority interiors on college campuses. The work of Toombs and the PDR Interiors team can be seen on over 80 campuses spread across 22+ states. A leader in the decorating industry for nearly two decades, Toombs is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta. Mentoring women is a keystone of PDR, something Toombs learned to value through her fraternity experience. Helping to preserve that experience for current and future members of women’s organizations is what drives Toombs to focus on sorority housing projects. PDR also offers comprehensive services for private residences.Toombs resides in Lexington, Ky., where she is involved in the community through the Junior League and other charities. She created The Mary Estes Memorial Scholarship in honor of her mother, who passed away from cancer in 2012. The scholarship is awarded annually to a Univ. of Ky. College of Agriculture, Food and Environment student who has lost a parent from cancer. Toombs enjoys exercising, spending time on the lake and almost always has a book in her hands. She shares her home with her husband, Billy, and their dogs, Wendel and Bartlet.In this episode we discuss:Niche businesses overall and PDR's specific nicheWhat I've learned about mentoring and how I employ those things in attracting and retaining talentThe importance of creating a space you love and that's functional for your lifestyleConnect with Liz:https://www.facebook.com/liz.toombshttps://www.facebook.com/PDRInteriors https://www.instagram.com/liz_toombs_decorates/ https://www.instagram.com/pdrinteriors/https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-toombs-c-i-d-68b3176/ Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Big Mistake Speakers Make
Jul 6 2022
Big Mistake Speakers Make
In this episode, I'm sharing audio from I live video where I discussed a big mistake speakers make.Apply to Speaker MogulsConnect with kelly:LinkedInFacebookInstagramMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Fuckless: A Guide to Wild, Unencumbered Freedom with Gianna Biscontini
Jun 13 2022
Fuckless: A Guide to Wild, Unencumbered Freedom with Gianna Biscontini
Gianna Biscontini is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst who challenges women to overcome narratives and fight for their rights to live interesting and authentic lives outside boxes created by society. Her work as a keynote speaker, lifestyle design and leadership coach, and writer has gained national attention in publications such as Forbes and has reached podcast audiences in over 100 countries. Prior to publishing Fuckless: A Guide to Wild, Unencumbered Freedom, Gianna founded the innovative employee well-being agency W3RKWELL. The loves of her life include world travel (42 countries and counting!), her rescue, Franklin, Joshua Tree coffee, lighting up a stage, hosting friends at her restored 1931 cottage and spending time in nature. Connect with Gianna: social media - @giannabiscontiniwww.giannabiscontini.com Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Are You Branding Backwards with Kelly Charles-Collins
May 23 2022
Are You Branding Backwards with Kelly Charles-Collins
In this episode, Kelly discusses one of the mistakes entrepreneurs make when branding. They brand backwards. Kelly shared this live with the women in her Ladies Who Leverage Global Network on Facebook and thought it would be great to share with you also.Make sure to share and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with Kelly:www.ladieswholeverage.comwww.kellycharlescollins.comwww.facebook.com/groups/ladieswholeverageglobalnetworkwww.instagram.com/kellycharlescollinswww.linkedin.com/in/kellycharlescollinsMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Reputation Management with Kelly Charles-Collins
May 2 2022
Reputation Management with Kelly Charles-Collins
Your brand is not your reputation. But your reputation can surely destroy your brand. In this episode, Kelly discusses why managing your reputation is such an important part of protecting your brand.Links mentioned in episode:Ladies Who LeverageLadies Who Leverage MagazineLadies Who Leverage Global NetworkMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Leveraging Pinterest to Attract Clients & Generate Leads with Precious Rodgers
Apr 18 2022
Leveraging Pinterest to Attract Clients & Generate Leads with Precious Rodgers
Presh Rodgers is a Pinterest Marketing Expert & Ads Specialist (or Pinterest Badass for short) and the CEO of The Pinning Oasis - a boutique Pinterest Marketing agency that helps online coaches, service providers, & content creators pimp Pinterest to drive more people & profit to their business with and without Pinterest ads. When she's not giving out high energy, good laughs or sunshine vibes, you can find her sipping her favorite drink of the day, dancing around for fun or watching her latest Netflix binge. In this episode we discuss:1) The journey from general Virtual Assistant to Pinterest Expert2) How to thrive as an online business owner without the hustle3) How to leverage Pinterest to attract your soulmate clients and grow your email listConnect with Precious:https://www.facebook.com/thepinningoasis https://www.pinterest.com/preshrodgers/ https://www.instagram.com/preshrodgers/ Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Get in the Driver's Seat & Own Your Career with Simone Morris
Apr 11 2022
Get in the Driver's Seat & Own Your Career with Simone Morris
Simone Morris is an Inclusive Leadership Expert and Career Coach. She's a Corporate America Alumni who found her calling through volunteerism. She embraced the call and stepped out on faith. Today, she's 7 years into running Simone Morris Enterprises, a company focused on creating more authentic inclusion in the workplace. Simone says she's grown so much over the years. She's continually invested in creating a legacy that she can pass on to the next generation in her family. Connect with Simone:https://www.linkedin.com/company/simone-morris-enterprises-llc/ https://twitter.com/simonemorrisent https://www.instagram.com/simonemorrisent/ https://web.facebook.com/simonemorrisenterprises Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Get Financially Fit with Tracey Bissett
Feb 21 2022
Get Financially Fit with Tracey Bissett
As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of individuals and entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed.  This hands on experience coupled with her formal financial education, Masters of Business Administration and Chartered Financial Analyst designation, position Tracey uniquely to coach about all things money. Tracey is a full time professor in the financial services faculty within the Business School at Centennial College. She leads speaking engagements and is the Executive Producer and host of the Young Money podcast all focused on increasing financial fitness. Tracey was named the Silver Award winner for The IFSE Institute Award for Financial Literacy Champion through the Wealth Professional Awards 2020 and Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. a Worldwide Finance Awards 2020 winner.  Connect with Traceyhttps://ymwithtraceybissett.libsyn.com/https://twitter.com/bissettfinfit  https://www.instagram.com/bissettfinfit/https://www.facebook.com/bissettfinfit/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceybissett/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/10570745/admin/ https://www.youtube.com/c/TraceyBissettTheMoneyCoachforEntrepreneursMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
How to Leverage the Power of Storytelling in Your Business with Jude Charles
Feb 14 2022
How to Leverage the Power of Storytelling in Your Business with Jude Charles
Jude Charles is a story-driven filmmaker, brand strategist & speaker.For over 15 years, he has been producing documentaries for purpose-driven entrepreneurs.He lives and breathes YOUR brand. He digs deep to find the compelling stories that no one else knows & then leverages those stories to scale your business.Check out his new book: Dramatic DemonstrationIn this episode, Jude discusses:- The right and wrong way to tell a story- Bringing Your Story to Life - Making the mundane, exciting- Where video can be used in your business to help you close your next client- Perspective vs Vision - Changing the story that's in your headConnect with Jude:LinkedIn.com/in/JudeCharlesMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Overcoming Awkward with Monica Parkin
Feb 7 2022
Overcoming Awkward with Monica Parkin
Monica is a Mortgage broker, an award winning international speaker and the author of "Overcoming Awkward, an Introvert's Guide to Networking, Marketing and Sales. When she first started out as an entrepreneur her shyness prevented her from attending Networking events but she has since transformed into a master relationship builder and she's her to tell us a bit more about that journey and how the skills she learned are available to anyone. In this episode, Monica discusses tips to overcome the awkwardness some feel when networking.Connect with Monica:https://www.instagram.com/mortgage_monica/https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-parkin-amp-a591b2120/https://www.facebook.com/monica.j.parkinhttps://www.facebook.com/monica.j.parkinMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Luxury Clothing Line Promotes Size Inclusivity with Kim & Keyondra Lockett
Jan 31 2022
Luxury Clothing Line Promotes Size Inclusivity with Kim & Keyondra Lockett
In 2019, sisters Keyondra and Kim Lockett launched Jolie Noire a size inclusive luxury clothing line (XS-6XL) that celebrates the beauty and power of black women. The idea behind the brand came from the sister’s Louisiana, French roots, and the need for more Black, female voices in the fashion and merchandise industry.Keyondra and Kim, blood sisters, are a singer/songwriter and fashion stylist, respectively, by day and lifestyle bloggers/vloggers by night. Their mission is to empower women, specifically black women, by changing how they view themselves. They aim to be a great example of stylish Christian black women.Jolie Noire celebrates Black diversity and inclusion while offering stylish, high fashion essential wear for both women and men. Its wearable collection includes tops, bottoms, matching sets and accessories, custom designed in-house by the duo. The premium brand offers women a chic mix-and-match wardrobe with a powerful message and purpose.In this episode, we discuss:•how they got started•the mission of the business •who they are as a brand•what it's like to run a family businessConnect with Kim & Keyondra:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoliexNoire/IG: @joliexnoireapparelMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
The Power of Telling Your Story & Cultivating Your Community for Success with Lindsay Pinchuk
Jan 24 2022
The Power of Telling Your Story & Cultivating Your Community for Success with Lindsay Pinchuk
Lindsay Pinchuk is an award-winning entrepreneur, consultant, community builder, connector, storyteller, expert marketer, social media maven, spokesperson, on-air expert, small business champion, and Mom. She is also the host of the Dear FoundHER podcast.With $500 in her pocket and a baby in her belly, she left her high-powered job as a magazine publishing executive and founded her first company. She turned a profit in year one and less than a decade later led her company’s acquisition to a large agency holding company.Today, she works with businesses, both large and small, to tell their brand’s story, grow the communities who support them, generate multiple revenue streams and ignite their success both on and offline.Connect with Lindsay:http://instagram.com/lindsaypinchukhttp://instagram.com/dearfoundherhttp://www.twitter.com/lindsaypinchukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaypinchuk/Mentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Female Asian American Venture Capitalist is leading the way for women in VC
Jan 17 2022
Female Asian American Venture Capitalist is leading the way for women in VC
Diane Yoo is a results-driven entrepreneur and venture capitalist with more than 15+ years of experience. As an accredited investor, she has invested in 35+ companies with a focus on diverse founders. She created 15 funds in the last year alone and is in the 1% of Asian-American female founders who are also a partner. Diane has founded angel networks, venture funds, and investment networks. She is Founding Partner for a Medtech and Healthtech venture capital firm in partnership with the largest medical center of the world. With VC and accelerator expertise, she works extensively with over 700+ global companies and her firm has deployed significant capital into the startup ecosystem. In this episode, Diane discusses how she is paving the way for women especially minority women in VC. She also discusses how to find and pitch venture capitalists and angel investors and also hwoConnect with Diane:https://www.instagram.com/dianeyoovc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-yooMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Personal Leadership & How it Relates to Building Your Business Badassery with Kelly Charles-Collins
Jan 10 2022
Personal Leadership & How it Relates to Building Your Business Badassery with Kelly Charles-Collins
In this episode, you are the special guest. Kelly discusses her BYBB Effect (Build Your Business Badassery) methodology in conjunction with 14 traits you need in your role as a leader. Kelly discusses that a title does not make you a leader, we are all leaders.Connect with Kelly:www.ladieswholeverage.comwww.lwlcollab.comwww.lwlmagazine.comwww.kellycharlescollins.cominstagram.com/kellycharlescollinsinstagram.com/ladieswholeveragewww.facebook.com/kellycharlescollinswww.facebook.com/ladieswholeveragewww.linkedin.com/in/kellycharlescollinsinfo@ladieswholeverage.comMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Creating a Happy Money Flow with Ken Honda
Jan 3 2022
Creating a Happy Money Flow with Ken Honda
Money and happiness expert Ken Honda is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing eight million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money” (June 4, 2019, Simon & Schuster). Ken studied law at Waseda University in Tokyo and entered the Japanese workforce as a business consultant and investor. Ken’s financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses.Ken is the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of personal and professional development leaders. He is fluent in Japanese and English; lived in Boston, Massachusetts for two years; and currently resides in Tokyo, Japan.Connect with Ken:https://www.facebook.com/kenhondahappymoney/https://www.instagram.com/happykenhonda/https://twitter.com/KenHondaHappyMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Authenticity is the Key to Success with Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman
Dec 27 2021
Authenticity is the Key to Success with Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman
Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman is the Founder and CEO of Inside Out Learning, Inc. (IOL), an award‐winning global leadership, team and organization development consulting business. In addition to running IOL, With a doctorate in Leadership Development from Columbia University, and a Masters from Cornell University, Dr. Sharon is a global executive and presentation skills coach, leadership and organization development consultant, speaker, writer, educator, wife and mom. She has designed and delivered over 3,000 innovative programs, including many women’s development and executive presence and presentation skills programs. Dr. Sharon has worked with tens of thousands of CEOs, executives, educators, professionals, and entrepreneurs worldwide. She has been an Adjunct Faculty Member at Columbia University and the Center for Creative Leadership, and has been featured in publications such as Authority Magazine, The New York Times, and several radio, television and podcast programs.Connect with Dr. Sharon:• Website: www.insideoutlearning.com• Instagram: @Inside_out_learning• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsharonlammhartman/ ○ https://www.linkedin.com/company/insideoutlearning• Twitter: https://twitter.com/IOL_inc• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideOutLearninginc• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSyFbqTs9CWcl8jboMWIvXgMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com
Chatting "Effective Communication" with Claudia Jean Virga
Dec 20 2021
Chatting "Effective Communication" with Claudia Jean Virga
Have you ever shared a great thought or idea with your colleagues, friends, or family only to be met with the sound of crickets? Do you sometimes feel frustrated because you do not feel like you are heard? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are in the right place. In this episode, Claudia-Jean Virga discusses how she helps people create deeper connections and how YOU can be a communication rockstar!Claudia-Jean is the founder and creator of the CHAT Communication System. She is an author, professional speaker and training, two-time TEDx Speaker, Curator, and Coach. Both of her TEDx Talks took the leap to TED.com. Claudia-Jean has appeared in national magazines such as SHAPE and Women’s First. She has delivered training, seminars, and workshops for companies like United Way, Lake Sumter State College, and the YMCA. When Claudia-Jean is not working, she’s riding Lady G her motorcycle, salsa dancing, spending time with her sons, friends, and family or feeding her gypsy heart by traveling and finding new great adventures. Connect with Claudia:https://www.facebook.com/ChatCommSystem/?ref=pages_you_manage@claudia-Jean (clubhouse)https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-jeanvirga/https://www.instagram.com/thechatsystem/https://twitter.com/TheChatSystemMentioned in this episode:Join the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.comJoin the Speaker Moguls Community today. www.SpeakerMogulsGroup.com