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The Money ExchangeHow To Invest In Hotels - Eps 117Investing in hotels are investments worth exploring because hotels provide long-term income enabling you to expand your wealth, diversify your business portfolio and offer reliable income for the future or retirement. In Episode 117, we explore what it means to invest in hotels with our guest Dr. Amina Gilyard James who is a hotelier, organization development strategist, and managing partner of Duke Ventures LLC. Most recently, Amina and her husband purchased a Quality Inn in Memphis Tennessee and in 2020 and 2021 they also became investors in two Hilton-branded hotel properties. She...2023-03-2131 min
Next Gen in Lodging by CoStar News HotelsNext Gen in Lodging Episode 6: Women Making History in HospitalityIn this episode, host Davonne Reaves has a conversation with Wyndham Hotels’ CJ Carr and Duke Ventures’ Amina Gilyard James on “Millennial Women Making History in Hospitality.”2023-03-0922 min
Don't Look Under The Bed - A Hospitality PodcastThe Big Blue House By The Sea, with Dr. Amina Gilyard JamesThis week on Don't Look Under The Bed we are talking short-term vacation rental with Dr. Amina Gilyard James of Chronicle Lodging & Events. She is a hotel investor and owner of the Big Blue House By the Sea in Hampton Virginia. Amina shares her tips for anyone interested in getting into to short-term vacation rental business and how she became a SUPER HOST.Connect with Dr. Amina Gilyard James:www.visitchronicle.comIG: @chronicleandchillFollow us:IG: @dontlookundeerthebedpodhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nikiwade2022-03-0731 min
Being Brown at WorkReframing Challenges in the Workplace with Dr. Amina Gilyard JamesI've often talked about the challenges I've encountered in my 30+ year corporate journey not to discourage you, but to show an example that getting the seat at the table despite challenges is possible. Dr. Amina Gilyard James joins me in this episode to talk about how Black women can reframe their challenges in the workplace and succeed in doing so. She also shares the results of her in-depth study of women of color and their experiences establishing professional identities. Dr. Amina is the Founder and CEO of Influence|OD an...2021-05-1932 min
Building Wealth TogetherPersonality-Driven Wealth Building with Dr. Amina Gilyard JamesDr. Amina Gilyard James is an organization development and inclusion strategist with a passion for helping individuals and organizations transform. Uncover your strengths and put your natural talents to work in an investment strategy that works for YOU. You’ll also learn about contacts who can help you get started in the Hotel Industry Free StrengthsFinder Discovery Call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=16978805&appointmentType=8720959 Instagram: @aminagilyardjames @chronicleandchill2021-03-2440 min
Conference Room C: Where the culture meets.S2 E1: But You Don’t Look Sick- Young Black Professional EditionThis week in Conference Room C, Dr. A & her guest discuss being a Black professional with an invisible disability. Working while Black can be hard enough dealing with social and historical contexts, discrimination, and more. But dealing with that while also managing a chronic health challenge can seem insurmountable. Host Dr. A is joined by Juliet Romeo—Writer, Director, and Creative.
Together, Dr. A and Juliet tackle the questions of how Black professionals can navigate the workspace with an invisible disability and how we create safe spaces for those that are managing in silence.
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Send in a...2021-02-0632 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E7: Black Professional Magic w/ Recruit for the CultureJoin Dr. A and special guests Ant, Chris, and Larry as they discuss all things Black talent. As recruitment professionals and co-founders of Recruit for the Culture, the guests share their takes on increasing representation of Black pros in certain industries, thriving as a minority in a non-inclusive organization, and more.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomcpodcast/message2020-06-2036 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E6: Word is Bond: Building Social Capital @ Work w/ Rinice and Dr. DarrellThis week in Conference Room C, Dr. A & guests discuss how young Black professionals can build social capital at work. Social capital can provide access to additional networks, resources, and opportunities for career advancement. They'll cover everything from securing sponsors, maintaining mentoring relationships, and avoiding common networking pitfalls.
Host Dr. A is joined by Rinice K. Sauls-- Education Administrator & Transformation Coach-- and Dr. Darrell Burrell-- Leadership Development Consultant & Certified Diversity Professional.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomcpodcast/message2020-05-0251 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E5: Trailblazer Edition w/ Dr. Jami and Joy-NicoleSomeone always has to be first! In the Black community being the first to achieve some professional, academic, or other milestone comes with a sense of achievement, pride, & responsibility. This episode of Conference Room C is dedicated to all trailblazers who selflessly carry the torch and serve as examples for generations to come.
Host Dr. A is joined by guest co-host Joy-Nicole Smith-- the founder of The Joy of Learning & international STEM educator-- and Dr. Jami Valentine Miller-- the founder of African American Women in Physics (AAWIP) and the first African American woman to earn a Ph...2020-02-2340 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E4: Walk It Like You Talk It- Allies at WorkThis week in Conference Room C, we discuss what being an ally in the workspace actually looks like. The word ally is defined in many ways, but what's clear is that it should be an action word! We'll get into the role of allies in dismantling institutional barriers, the fight for equality, championing authenticity, & more. Host Dr. A is joined by Culture Assessor, Change Management Specialist, and Speaker Veronica Lawrence and Co-owner of Veritas Culture, Facilitator, and Certified Diversity Executive Chris Armstrong.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomcpodcast/message2020-01-2649 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E3: The New Waves: Gens Y & Z @ Work w/ Gabriela TaverasJoin Dr. A for an authentic & empowering 1:1 conversation with Gabriela Taveras-- the first Black Miss Massachusetts (4th runner up at Miss America), Advocate, & experienced Professional Recruiter. They'll talk everything from -isms in the workspace, the intersection of being Black & Latina, and how millennials (Y) and centennials (Z) can own their power at work.
The Dear Dr. A segment features a story that led Dr. A and Gabriela to discuss the effects of pay inequity on young Black professionals and what we can do to combat it.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2020-01-0647 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E2: Leading While Black w. Chris, Alethia, & AlexThe success or failure of any organization rests in the hands of its leaders. Now, imagine such immense responsibility while navigating the regular twists and turns of the leadership journey AND being affected by systemic discrimination, racism, and feeling like you're under a microscope. Sounds like a lot, right? Being a leader can be extremely rewarding however organizations should not ignore the unique challenges associated with leading while Black. To discuss these challenges and what organizations can do to mitigate them, host Dr. A is joined in Conference Room C by founder of CPT Consulting and serial entrepreneur Christopher T...2019-12-1843 minConference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E1: An Intro. to Working While Black w. Dana Dixon and Dr. Don TrahanWhat does it mean to work while Black? In this episode, Dr. Amina and special guests Dana Dixon, LCSW and Dr. Don Trahan connect the abstract to real life by discussing several concepts related to working while Black, such as bias and microaggression, how these concepts manifest in the workspace, and the affect they can have on our professional and mental well-being. The episode ends with a heart wrenching Dear Dr. A segment that addresses biases young Black professionals may encounter as they seek employment.
Dana Dixon, LCSW is a clinician and owner of Enamour Mental Health a...2019-11-221h 00Conference Room C: Where the culture meets.S1 E0: Meet Dr. A: Creator, Host, & StorytellerEnter the world of creator, host, & storyteller Dr. Amina Gilyard James as she dives into the story behind Conference Room C: Where the culture meets., gives the rundown of what to expect from the first season, and responds to the first in a series of real stories from the culture in "Dear Dr. A".
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roomcpodcast/message2019-11-2118 min