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Leading with purpose: Practical tips for purpose-driven workFinancial Oversight and Risk Series: Interview with Dr Froswa' Booker-DrewDr. Froswa' Booker-Drew is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, an organization dedicated to helping leaders with executive coaching, community engagement and culture development, as well as assisting nonprofits with board governance and capacity building.Dr. Booker-Drew shares her insights on financial and risk oversight for nonprofit boards. From her perspective, this means being proactive rather than reactive, asking questions about financial management, ensuring the board has members with financial expertise, and integrating finances and risk into strategic planning.She also shares real-life anecdotes and practical advice on fostering a culture of financial responsibility and risk awareness...
2025-09-0124 min
Small Biz CatalystUnlock Your Leadership Potential: Insights from Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew's 'Front Porch Wisdom' #53Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew shares her insights on the unique challenges faced by women of color in leadership roles. She discusses her new book, 'Front Porch Wisdom,' which draws on personal stories and faith to provide guidance and resilience strategies. The discussion covers common mistakes institutions make in supporting BIPOC leaders, the importance of community and mentorship, and valuable lessons learned from her experiences. Dr. Booker-Drew emphasizes the need for reflection and the significance of recognizing one's worth in the workplace.Resources:Grants:...
2025-08-1926 min
Rich Black Woman | Engaging, Empowering, and Elevating Black Women for SuccessLet’s Get Rich Sis! Social Capital Is the New Currency - A Conversation with Dr. Froswa' Booker-DrewIn this soul-nourishing episode of the Rich Black Woman Podcast, Yaz sits down with the brilliant Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew — author of Front Porch Wisdom — for a masterclass in connection, confidence, and communal power.Together, they unpack:💼 How Black women can build authentic social capital in the workplace and beyond🧠 Finding wisdom in messy dynamics and turning challenges into growth🌉 The art of nurturing bridges instead of burning outBBLs -- not that kind of BBL 😂 💬 Why sisterhood, storytelling, and legacy matter TODAY in this ERA more than everThis episode is rich with gems, grace, and that comforting Aun...
2025-08-1138 min
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 311 – Froswa’ Booker-DrewGetting the chance to meet and talk with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew was a time of pure light! She is as kind as she is wise and insightful and so much of her newest book, Front Porch Wisdom, will no doubt continue to impact how I view and navigate situations of leadership as a BIPOC woman. … Continue reading Episode 311 – Froswa’ Booker-Drew
2025-07-2759 min
Get Lost In This Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.Front Porch Wisdom by Froswa' Booker-DrewPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/73924to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Front Porch Wisdom
Author: Froswa' Booker-Drew
Narrator: Janina Edwards
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins
Release date: 06-17-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Unlock your potential with Front Porch Wisdom, a powerful guide for women of color navigating the complex landscapes of leadership. Authored by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, Front Porch Wisdom fills a crucial gap in leadership books by focusing on faith and workplace journeys unique to women of color. Each chapter is an invitation to explore tools and insights tailored for nonprofit...
2025-06-175h 53
Black Woman LeadingS6E9: Giving as a Way of Life with Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewIn this conversation, Laura discusses the concept of giving as a way of life with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew, a network weaver and philanthropy expert. They explore the importance of strategic giving and recognizing the value that Black women bring to philanthropy. Dr. Froswa' discusses the concept of giving circles and the importance of relationships and social capital in community building. She emphasizes that Black people have always been philanthropists, giving their time, talents, and resources to support others. Dr. Froswa encourages Black women to amplify their leadership by being strategic with their giving power and...
2024-11-1448 min
Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership248: Building Social Capital as a Nonprofit Leader (Froswa’ Booker-Drew)248: Building Social Capital as a Nonprofit Leader (Froswa’ Booker-Drew)SUMMARYCan improving the way we interact, collaborate, and cooperate help our nonprofits develop a more effective model of philanthropy? In episode #248 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, relationship expert and bridge-builder Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew advocates that eliminating certain social myths and misinterpretations can lead to significant positive change. She shares how you can build your social capital by developing your personal board of directors and by seeking positive me...
2024-02-0837 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 98 - Time to Come Alive: “Bringing Purpose to Life” with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, V.P. of Community Affairs, State Fair of TexasBob Goff: “We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated with purpose.” Not all gifts, talents, and opportunities look alike but they all have the same value in humanity. For Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, it is clear that her life has been led by her calling. We talk about the state of the world and how love can be as powerful a force as hate. Learn how to find the “soul” food that fulfills us by bringing peace and joy. Highlights: Connect with Dr. Froswa’ Booker–Drew Subscribe t...
2024-01-1056 min
Chasing What MattersCWM - Froswa' Booker-DrewFroswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury, and other media outlets, due to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training, and education. She is the CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing DEI, leadership training, community engagement strategies and philanthropic/partnership guidance for institutions and the CEO of R2 Foundation (Restoration and Reconciliation Foundation) providing support for Black led nonprofits. She is an autho...
2023-07-0345 min
Dallas Business Podcast34. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Author, Speaker & Consultant: Opportunities for Innovation, How to Turn Around a City and Empower People to Create ChangeFroswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D., is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She founded Soulstice Consultancy, LLC, providing DEI, leadership training, and capacity-building services. Formerly the Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, Froswa’ was responsible for grantmaking, educational programming, and community initiatives. More than 70% of organizations funded were led by people of color. She co-founded HERitage Giving Circle, one of the first Black women Giving Circles in the State of Texas, and co-founder of Power in Action-Dallas.She hosts the podc...
2023-03-2436 min
THE TAPESTRYDR.FROSWA - 12 THINGS I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED LEADING OTHERS TIPS AND TOOLS FOR SUCCESSShe’s back providing another episode of knowledge. In this episode, Dr. Booker-Drew shares 12 lessons she learned early in her leadership journey. Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew has an impressive resume of experiences and accomplishments that make her the perfect person to write on leadership, building relationships, philanthropy, faith and community development. She has built a diverse network of individuals and organizations around the world. Froswa’ has more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, training, nonprofit management, education, and social services. Dr. Froswa; is the author of four books, an adjunct professor at Tulane University, research affiliate at Antioch University and a...
2022-07-0422 min
THE TAPESTRYDR.FROSWA - TEN THINGS I WISH I KNEW BY MY 30'SDr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the host of the Tapestry podcast and the President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing consulting and training to companies and organizations in leadership, DEI, community and partnership development as well as CSR/philanthropic efforts. In addition, she is an adjunct professor at Tulane University in the MPA program, a research affiliate at Antioch University, columnist for Texas Metro News and the author of 4 books including Empowering Charity: A New Narrative of Philanthropy, recently published by Baylor University Press.
Ten things I wish I knew by my 30s
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2022-06-0627 min
THE TAPESTRYTHE TAPESTRY - FROSWA BOOKER - DREWStylishly overcoming adversities is nothing new for Jasmin Brand. As an award-winning marketer, serial entrepreneur and the CEO of Her Texas, the first statewide organization and platform for women that live, work and do business in the state of Texas, Jasmin’s journey towards success has not been a perfect one. However, her ability to continuously rise above life’s obstacles and fail forward has equipped her with the big wins, bold ideas and innovative tools needed to help other businesswomen build sustainable brands in challenging times too. Jasmin is also the co-founder of The Start, a creative agency spec...
2022-01-3126 min
THE TAPESTRYFINDING HUMOR AND JOY IN LIFE IN 2022 - ANGELA OWEN-WALKERAngela Owen hails from East Texas, where at an early age she discovered a love for being the center of attention.
For decades she has shared her spotlight with her husband, children and grandchildren…now enough is enough!
On stage Angela delivers endless opinonation, fearless sass and irreverent reflection.
When not on stage she enjoys trophy wife activities like brunch, nails and tattoos.
Angela Owen produces Deep Fried Comedy at The State Fair of Texas and performs at Dallas comedy clubs: The Addison Improv, Hyenas, Four Day Weekend East, The Plano House...
2022-01-1026 min
THE TAPESTRYMANIFESTING YOUR DREAMS IN 2022 - LEAH FRAZIERLeah Frazier is a 2-Time Emmy Award-Winning and 10-Time ADDY Award-Winning entrepreneur and was recognized as one of Dallas' most successful women for 2015. She is a multi-licensed attorney turned marketing and communications guru, who unapologetically left the practice of law to pursue her entrepreneurial ventures. In 2020, Leah was recognized by Dallas Innovates as one of the Future 50 Leaders in Dallas-Fort Worth for tech, innovation and disruption and as a winner of the 2020 “Inno on Fire” award from American Inno’s North Texas Inno media outlet, for her service to the startup, small business and entrepreneurial community. Just recently, Leah was na...
2022-01-0328 min
THE TAPESTRYDOWNLOADING YOUR DESTINY IN 2022 - TILDE GUAJARDOI’m an entrepreneur, TEDx Speaker, global mentor, author, investor, and a proud Army Veteran. Early on in life, I almost called it quits. Fueled by childhood trauma and flashbacks, I reached a breaking point and considered ending my life. Had I done so, I would’ve become another statistic. Another young Hispanic woman fallen victim, due to child sexual abuse. But I didn’t, instead one day I cried out to God for help, and He answered my simple prayer in a miraculous way. Since that day, I’ve never had another flashback again, and I seized the opportun...
2021-12-2729 min
THE TAPESTRYBOUNDARIES IN BUSINESS AND IN LIFE FOR 2022 - KIMBERLY ONEILKimberly O'Neil is an award-winning professor, executive leader, and social good expert. She was the youngest serving African American woman City Manager in the United States. As a veteran senior government and nonprofit executive, Kimberly has used her voice to impact policy decisions while lobbying in New York City and on Capitol Hill. She now works within the social sector and leads Giving Blueprint, a consulting company with a mission to impact social change through the development of strategic partnerships and growth plans within the social sector.
As a social entrepreneur, Kimberly recognizes the value that nonprofit st...
2021-12-2028 min
THE TAPESTRYOVERLOOKING DISABILITY IN DIVERSITY EFFORTS - DR NICOLE WHITEUsing her basic science, business, and leadership background, Nicole weaves together her professional and personal expertise across many facets of healthcare, research and administration to advocate for people with intellectual disabilities. She is the Director of Research Operations at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and is a mother to four children; her eldest son has Autism, and her youngest daughter has Down syndrome. As an endurance athlete who has finished over 25 marathons and several ultra-distances (anything longer than a Marathon), she wants all people with disabilities to have equal access to opportunities within their community. Among these opportunities include access to recreational and fitness programs. As...
2021-12-1325 min
THE TAPESTRYCRITICAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE - AMBER SIMSAmber currently serves as the Executive Director of Young Leaders Strong City, a nonprofit focused on youth development, leadership, and racial equity. She was formerly the Director of Regional Impact for Leadership for Educational Equity, an educational nonprofit focused on leadership pathways in civic engagement. Previously, Amber led workforce development at Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas Opportunity Center. Her theory of change was to emphasize the connection between education, workforce, and dual generation impact. Her background includes work in racial equity, public relations, community advocacy, partnerships, and program expansion. Amber has served as Board Member and Chair of the Communications...
2021-12-0629 min
THE TAPESTRYHOLDING SPACE AND HEALING YOUR INNER CRITIC - RENEE BRADFORDRenee Bradford is Founder and Vision Keeper for First Purse, Inc., an innovative nonprofit organization that empowers girls and young women to be financially literate, invest in their communities and to own their & “first purse” of financial independence.
2021-11-2931 min
THE TAPESTRYFINDING YOUR PURPOSE AND PASSION THROUGH GRIEF - GLORIA WERTHING REYNOLDSGloria Werthing Reynolds a wife, mother & entrepreneur with a passion for mentoring young women of color and for diversity, equity & inclusion efforts. As a non-profit Executive, Werthing Reynolds is a strategic thinker that is highly focused and motivated with over 30 years of combined experience in corporate and non-profit sectors. She is a proven leader with excellent communication skills with the ability to develop key relationships. Gloria is also a highly energetic, determined leader and team builder who delivers positive results.
Gloria’s goal is to impact generations of young people on their journeys as confident leaders and ma...
2021-11-2229 min
THE TAPESTRYWriting with a Purpose: Changing the Lives of the Incarcerated - Kathie Klarreich Kathie is just one of the many authors from around the world participating in Miami Book Fair 2021, the nation’s largest gathering of writers and readers of all ages. Please visit miamibookfair for more information or follow MBF at @miamibookfair #miamibookfair2021
Kathie Klarreich is the author of Madame Dread: A Tale of Love and a contributor to two anthologies: So Spoke the Earth and Women, Writing, and Prison. In 2010 she received a Knight International Journalism Fellowship to train journalists in investigative reporting in Haiti, where she spent half of the last 24 years reporting for print, radio, and...
2021-11-1528 min
THE TAPESTRYAs A Woman – What I Learned About Power, Sex, and the Patriarchy After I Transitioned - DR PAULA STONE WILLIAMSPaula is just one of the many authors from around the world participating in Miami Book Fair 2021, the nation’s largest gathering of writers and readers of all ages. Please visit miamibookfair for more information follow MBF at @miamibookfair or #miamibookfair2021
Paula Stone Williams is an internationally known speaker on issues of gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy, and religious tolerance. She has been featured in TEDWomen, TEDSummit, the New York Times, Red Table talk, TEDxMileHigh, the Washington Post, NPR, Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, and scores of other media outlets.
Paula has been a keynote speaker for hun...
2021-11-0830 min
THE TAPESTRYNAVIGATING INTERSECTIONAL IDENTITIES - ZAINA ARAFATZaina Arafat is an LGBTQ Arab-American fiction and nonfiction writer. She is the author of the novel, You Exist Too Much, which won a 2021 Lambda Literary Award and was named Roxane Gay's favorite book of 2020. Her stories and essays have appeared in publications including The New York Times, Granta, The Believer, Virginia Quarterly Review, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harper's Bazaar, BuzzFeed, VICE, Guernica, Literary Hub and NPR. In recognition of her work, she was awarded the Arab Women/Migrants from the Middle East fellowship at Jack Jones Literary Arts and named a Champion of Pride by The Advocate. Sh...
2021-11-0125 min
THE TAPESTRYDECONSTRUCTING FEMINISM - RAFIA ZAKARIARafia Zakaria is the author of Against White Feminism (W.W. Norton, 2021) and Veil (Bloomsbury, 2017). She’s written for the Guardian, Boston Review, The New Republic, and The New York Times Book Review. She is a regular columnist for Al Jazeera America and Dawn Pakistan and has written for many publications around the world including The Hindu, The Calcutta Stateman, China Daily, The Korea Herald and Le Monde. Rafia is an author, attorney, political philosopher, and human rights activist who has worked on behalf of victims of domestic violence around the world. Zakaria was born and raised in Karachi...
2021-10-2528 min2021-10-1135 min
THE TAPESTRYMOTHERHOOD - KHERRI JEANKherri Jean is a Senior Territory Account Manager for a large pharmaceutical company. She has been in the healthcare industry for more than 15 years in divisions spanning Vision Care, Rheumatology, Oncology and Dental. She has won several sales awards and leadership awards during her tenure, including President's Club. She is also the CEO of Full of Wander Travel Company, a luxury travel agency.
Beginning in 2020, she helped her 10 -year-old son fulfill his philanthropic dreams with the origination of the “Race to Kindness,” a series of events designed to spread kindness throughout the country. With the help from...
2021-10-0426 min
THE TAPESTRYWITHOUT GOD THERE IS NOTHING - SHAVONDA GRIFFINShavonda Sharre Griffin, a lifelong resident of the Manasota area, is a humanitarian, Minister, youth organizer, Credit Repair & Financial Consultant, Realtor, Insurance Agent, poet, author, inventor and so much more.
A graduate of Palmetto High School in 1997, and a graduate of Manatee Community College (n/k/a State College of Florida) with an associate degree in Social Work. As president of Active Concerned Team, Inc. (A.C.T. Now) Mrs. Griffin worked to instill the philosophy that there are no limits for someone who tries their best and gives their all; to look beyond what is perceived a...
2021-09-2725 min
THE TAPESTRYREVITALIZING OUR COMMUNITIES - MAGGIE PARKER Maggie Parker is the managing partner and founder of Innovan Neighborhoods, LLC, a community-oriented real estate development and consulting firm in Dallas. From joint ventures for affordable single-family homes to leading phased, master-planning development strategies in transitioning neighborhoods, she works to build and strengthen neighborhoods in concert with community stakeholders.
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THE TAPESTRYCOMING OF AGE DURING A PANDEMIC - KAZAI DREWKazai is not only one of my favorite people, she’s my 20 year old daughter. Kazai Drew is a junior at Sam Houston State University majoring in Mass Communications. She is also a freelance photographer. She is the inspiration for my third book, Fly Away. In this episode, Kazai and I will discuss being a part of Generation Z, the challenges of being a college student during the pandemic, and our relationship as mother and daughter.
2021-08-1628 min
THE TAPESTRYTHE DYNAMIC DUO - PAM GERBER AND DR SUZANNE SLONIMDr. Suzanne Slonim is the Founder and Medical Director of the Fibroid Institute Dallas, as well as an accomplished businesswoman with an entrepreneurial spirit. She founded Fibroid Institute Dallas out of concern for the high incidence of surgeries to treat uterine fibroids. She is the only Interventional Radiologist in the region who solely focuses on treating fibroids with Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive procedure to treat fibroids without surgery. As the institute's medical director, she has dedicated her practice to expanding access and educating women about their treatment choices.
Dr. Slonim is considered a pioneer...
2021-08-0930 min
THE TAPESTRYHELPING WOMEN TAP INTO THEIR INNER POWER AND TRAVEL THE WORLD - KELLY LEWIS: Kelly Lewis is a women’s travel industry maven and leader in the area of women’s empowerment. She is most passionate about helping women to tap into their personal power through traveling the world. She’s the founder of Go! Girl Guides, the world’s first series of travel guidebooks for women, as well as the founder of the annual Women’s Travel Fest conference. In 2016, she co-founded the boutique tour company Damesly, which has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, Travel + Leisure and National Geographic.
Born in Arizona but raised in Hawaii, she now lives in P...
2021-08-0225 min
THE TAPESTRYTHE DR IS IN - CONVERSATION WITH - MAUREEN WALKERMaureen Walker is a licensed psychologist with an independent practice in psychotherapy and anti-racism consultation in Cambridge, MA. She is a faculty member and Founding Scholar of the International Center for Growth in Connection, Inc., formerly known as the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, a legacy project of Wellesley College Centers for Women. For twenty-five years, she worked at Harvard Business School (HBS) providing counseling and mental health support to students in the graduate management program. After retiring from her role as the Director of Student Support Services, she has maintained her affiliation with HBS through clinical consultation services....
2021-07-2627 min
THE TAPESTRYCREATING SAFETY NETS FOR OURSELVES AND OTHERS--GAUTHAMI VEMULA-QUEIJOGauthami Vemula-Queijo is a social entrepreneur, child abuse prevention activist, community leader, volunteer, speaker, panelist, teacher, world traveler, founder of two businesses, a classical piano teacher, podcast series co-host, an author and a blogger. Gauthami holds/held leadership positions for various organizations and is the winner of four prestigious women's awards including the 2020 United Nations Day Global Leadership Award.
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2021-06-1326 min
The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve HarperInterview with the amazing Dr. Froswa' Booker-DrewFroswa' Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury and other media outlets, due to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training and education. She is currently Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas responsible for grant making, educational programming and community initiatives. Formerly the National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she served as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local...
2021-06-1133 min
THE TAPESTRYA MOTHER'S LAMENT AND OTHER ISSUES OF INEQUITY--NISSY NEWNissy New has made ending poverty her mission in life. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, where she stewards the overall organizational strategy for racial equity, finance, accounting, talent development, board governance, and fundraising and communications. Nissy’s experience working within the nonprofit field in Dallas began at The Bridge, Dallas’ largest homeless shelter. Nissy then served as an associate with Clarkson Davis, a renowned consulting firm in the non-profit space, before moving to United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (UWMD). At UWMD, Nissy implemented projects that increased the effectiveness of leaders, organizations, and netwo...
2021-06-0626 min
Yeukai Business ShowEpisode 333: Froswa Booker-Drew | The Power of Your Narrative as Key to Building RelationshipsWelcome to Episode 333 of the Yeukai Business Show.
In this episode, Froswa Booker-Drew and I discuss why social capital is important in your personal and professional lives.
So, if you want to know how to walk away with understanding some tangible things you can do even amid COVID, recognize the role and practical application of social capital and relational cultural theory so you can build your network and leverage existing relationships, tune in now!
In this episode, you'll discover:
What are social capital and relational cultural theoryWays to build social c...
2021-06-0330 min
THE TAPESTRYSHE'S M.A.D. (MAKING A DIFFERENCE)--Cynt MarshallCynthia “Cynt” Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks President & CEO, Marshalling Resources Consulting Retired AT&T SVP-Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer Cynt Marshall has been a dynamic force for inclusion and diversity within the Mavericks organization and over a 36-year career at AT&T. When Cynt was hired as new the CEO of the Mavs in March 2018, she set her sights on a culture transformation. Her vision was for the Mavericks organization to become the NBA standard for inclusion and diversity, and brought transparency, trust and her values-based leadership style that evolved the company culture in her first 100 days.
2021-05-3027 min
THE TAPESTRYALL ABOUT EVE: NY BEST SELLING AUTHOR AND ENTREPRENEUR-EVE MAYEREve is the CEO of Diversity Crew and she radiates a passion for helping companies effectively leverage their desire to create more human equity. Eve can translate the desire of an organization to treat humans better and turn that want into a simplified, attainable strategy. Eve received her Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Yale University. Eve is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Strategist on the topics of diversity, inclusion, allyship, marketing, company culture, and wellness. Eve has written for and/or been featured by Good Morning America, Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc. magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine...
2021-05-2328 min
THE TAPESTRYAbide in the Rest, the Resistance, and the Restoration--CESSILYE SMITHCessilye Smith is a trailblazer. Opening a clinic that focuses on Black maternal healthcare is a necessity that she has dedicated her life to addressing. As the founder of Abide Women, she shares why this work is critical, the need for more Black midwives, and the importance for leaders to do life differently.
Cessilye prides herself on living in the gray and working through the messiness that life has to offer. Over the years she has witnessed the devastating impact systemic failures in healthcare, housing & economics have had on the human condition. Having the ability to see the ov...
2021-05-1626 min
THE TAPESTRYHave Life Goals? Need a Life Guide--SHANNON WOODRUFFShannon Woodruff takes us through the journey of entrepreneurship to a series of life altering events. These unique experiences along with a coach served as a catalyst for the realization of the power within. As the co-founder of Guidely, a company with more than a million followers on Facebook, Shannon connects those seeking purpose, passion, and possibilities to more than 70 global mentors and coaches.
Shannon Woodruff, Co-Founder of Guidely brings together a strong personal development background, multi-faceted successful entrepreneurial ventures, and a passion for connecting others to their best selves. Guidely is a globally cur...
2021-05-0927 min
THE TAPESTRYWorkplaces Must Do Better for Black Women --JARIE BRADLEYJarie recently wrote an op-ed for Newsweek entitled, Workplaces Must Do Better for Black Women. In our conversation, we discussed the politics of Black women’s hair and the associated health challenges. We discuss the fourth shift Black women endure of racism and discrimination in the workplace and opportunities for human resource departments to use a racial equity lens to address this social justice issue.
Jarie is the Founder and CEO of Sound & Sable, The People Consultancy. She partners with executives and heads of Human Resources to build people-centric, equitable Human Resources strategies that creat...
2021-05-0225 min
THE TAPESTRYFinding Hope and Healing through Transparency-SYLVIA DUNNAVANT-HINESIn this episode, Sylvia and I discuss how personal experiences led her to begin the nonprofit, Celebrating Life Foundation. We discuss breast cancer in Black women, healing, early prevention and resources for support. Sylvia shares how helping others find their voice through transparency is the key to healing.
Sylvia Dunnavant Hines is an author, photographer, speaker, breast cancer advocate and an ordained minister. She has a communications degree with an emphasis in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Mrs. Hines has had the privilege of studying under world renowned speaker, Le...
2021-04-2527 min
THE TAPESTRYSeeing Beyond the Shattered Glass: Addressing Violence in the Lives of Women--DR KETRA DAVEN PORT-KINGCharismatic, Energetic, and Captivating are words that describe the personality of Dr. Ketra. Armed with over 20 years of serving the community, Dr. Davenport-King is an advocate, speaker, mentor, coach, and philanthropist who has radically impacted believers' lives under the flagship of her ministry.
Dr. Ketra L. Davenport-King, a native of Dallas, Texas, received her Bachelor of Arts and Science in Christian Counseling, Master of Arts in Christian Education, and Master of Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University. She earned her Doctorate of Strategic Leadership from Regent University. She has spent much of her life servin...
2021-04-1126 min
THE TAPESTRYA Story of Wrongful Conviction and Forgiveness--AMY BANKS AND ISAAC KNAPPERAmy Banks
Amy Banks MD is a Harvard trained psychiatrist and a Founding Scholar of the International Center for Growth in Connection (formally the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute) She is the author (with Leigh Ann Hirschman) of Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. She is a member of the Clinical Advisory Board for the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders. Dr. Banks has lectured nationally and internationally on Relational Neuroscience. She maintains a private psychiatric practice in Lexington, MA specializing in the long-term sequelae of chronic disconnections.
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2021-04-0427 min
THE TAPESTRYYour Health is the Key to Wealth--QUYNH CHAU STONEQuynh Chau Stone is a woman who wears many hats: mother, educator, entrepreneur and advocate. As the president and founder of The Source of Hope, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with more than 10 years of tireless service to the Dallas-Fort Worth underprivileged communities, Quynh Chau gives renewed hope to society’s underdogs who want to make a new start. Under Quynh Chau’s direction and leadership, The Source of Hope collects, distributes, and donates food and groceries to those in need through a network of local charitable organizations. The Source of Hope delivers more than 4,000 meals monthly; provides mentorship as well...
2021-03-2825 min
THE TAPESTRYClaim Your Space, Queen!--ELIZA VANCORTEliza VanCort is an in-demand consultant, speaker, and writer on communications, career and workplace issues, and women’s empowerment. The founder of The Actor's Workshop of Ithaca, she is also a Cook House Fellow at Cornell University, an advisory board member of the Performing Arts for Social Change, a Diversity Crew partner, and a member of Govern For America's League of Innovators. Her first book, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard., publishes May 2021. elizavancort.com
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2021-03-2127 min
Leadership From The ArenaWith Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewDr. Froswa Booker-Drew gives us all a refreshing dose of hope and impetus right when we need it most.
2021-03-0129 min
THE TAPESTRYTHE RIPPLE EFFECT - STEVE HARPERSteve Harper has become one of the most sought-after speakers and business strategists on the power of deepening and strengthening the power of connections through a process he calls “Rippling.” Steve’s unique and refreshing approach to how and why individuals, organizations and even our society can and must reach outside the box to connect, is literally changing lives and impacting corporate bottom line dollars.
A serial entrepreneur, professional speaker, author and leading business strategist, Steve has successfully uncovered the secret to creating powerful long-lasting connections and their impact on one’s personal and professi...
2021-02-1528 min
THE TAPESTRYALLOWING LOVE TO LEAD FOR FULFILLMENT KNOWING YOUR PURPOSE AND PASSION - LATOYIA DENNISLaToyia is wife, mother, author, and parent enthusiast. She is a dynamic, savvy, MBA-educated leader in the non-profit sector with nearly 20-years of experience in non-profit management particularly, fund-development, strategic-planning, and program implementation.
She’s the Founder and Executive Director of A Chance to Learn – an organization that provide programs and solutions to enhance families through quality early education for kids and empowerment programs for parents, specifically moms. Coined the Motivated Mom, she helps moms create strategies for success to live a healthy life of purpose, fully engaged, and financially free.
LaToyia offers motivational, inspirational, and e...
2021-02-0828 min
THE TAPESTRYLOVING YOUR LESSONS HOW BUILDING YOUR NETWORK CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE - ALICIA MORGANAlicia M Morgan is an award-winning executive and TEDx speaker. She is a relationship builder who engages with communities in policy and advocacy related initiatives.
She is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a BS in Aerospace Science Engineering and New Mexico State University with an MS in Industrial Engineering.
Her for-profit leadership experience includes working at three Fortune 500 companies. She transitioned into the nonprofit sector through afterschool program leadership and several college/workforce readiness initiatives.
In her role as VP of Education and Programs at the Fro...
2021-02-0128 min
THE TAPESTRYLOVE WHO YOU ARE THE POWER OF AFFIRMATIONS - CHERYL WILLIAMSONNationally acclaimed best-selling author, transformational speaker, and success coach Cheryl Polote-Williamson has established multiple platforms dedicating her consulting practice to cultivate innovative business solutions, strategic marketing initiatives, and financial acumen for entrepreneurs. A global leader, Cheryl is the CEO and Founder of Williamson Media Group (WMG), LLC and Cheryl Polote Williamson, LLC where her knowledge and expertise is used as a conduit to affirm others in pursuit of their purpose. She has received several awards for her leadership capabilities to include the 2016 Female Success Factor Award, 2017 Indie Author Literary Trailblazer Award, Global Smashers Award, Who’s Who in Black Dallas...
2021-01-2529 min
2021-01-1125 min
Weaver: Beyond the NumbersBuilding an Inclusive and Diverse Board with Ronnie Haggerty and Dr. Froswa’ Booker-DrewThere are many challenges in achieving inclusion and diversity on boards. Many non-profit boards struggle with putting together a balanced board of diverse voices, including younger board members. Ronnie Haggerty, Vice President of Community Relations for The United Way at Greater Houston, and Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Vice President of Community Affairs for the Strategic Alliances at the State Fair of Texas, joined Weaver’s Alyssa Martin to discuss these issues and provide insights and tips for boards looking to create inclusive and diverse boards that can lead non-profits to success. “The reality is in today’s world boards si...
2021-01-051h 00
THE TAPESTRYFinding Your Flow - Shelly ShepherdShelly has served churches and denominations, worked in church planting and consulted with businesses to grow people and teams for the past twenty years. She holds a Masters degree in Theology and Christian Leadership from Fuller Seminary. She served students with disabilities and began her career as a Speech Pathologist. Shelly developed and launched a Training and Development arm for best-selling author Laurie Beth Jones. Shelly has authored, created and developed brand programs for Training, Coaching and Building Teams. She consults with coaches, trainers and organizations throughout the US and International. Her mission is to teach, promote and release...
2021-01-0427 min
THE TAPESTRYUSING YOUR STORY TO SOAR - MATEO MAGDALENOMateo Magdaleno is an internationally known, community servant leader and professional empowerment speaker with an inspiring story that stresses the importance of never giving up on the pursuit of an education despite the challenges involved.
Mateo is giving back to the community by dedicating his life to evangelizing the pursuit of a higher education. His message challenges students and encourages them to be resilient in their journey to and through higher education. Through the use of powerful real-life narratives, Mateo’s message inspires and motivates his audience to action. Mateo also speaks to organizations about the importance of...
2020-12-2828 min
THE TAPESTRYUSING YOUR VOICE IN 2021 TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE - AKILAH WALLACEAs Executive Director of Faith in Texas, Akilah brings to Faith in Texas more than 17 years of experience as a relationship manager, with expertise in fund development, event planning & promotions, marketing, multicultural media sales and project management. Her love for connecting community organizations with financial and in-kind resources has resulted in over $5 million in revenue support to date.
Akilah is a Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree and a 2018 Dallas Public Voices Greenhouse, Op Ed fellow. Her philanthropic leadership includes the founding of Texas’ first African-American giving circle HERitage Giving Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation, awarding nearly $30,000 in g...
2020-12-2131 min
THE TAPESTRYBODY LIBERATION - FALAMI DEVOEYolandé “Falami” Devoe is a womanist scholar, arts- based educator with interdisciplinary interests at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, ethnography, and pedagogy. She is passionate about the voices of Black women and how critical these voices are in creating new narratives and sustainable practices of healing, liberation and well-being. As an activist, scholar, practitioner, Dr. Falami integrates mindfulness, art, poetry, storytelling and photography in her courses and presentations. A certified Holistic Wellness coach, Dr. Falami considers herself a Body Liberation Coach. She creates and curates’ spaces for Black women to express themselves authentically and to help make meaning...
2020-12-1429 min
THE TAPESTRYThe Power of Love: Difference Doesn’t Matter - ROSLYN ADAMSAmong my passions and priorities are family, spirituality, literacy, music, teaching young children and connecting with people.
I was born in Texas and my family was part of the Great Migration, moving to the Northwest in the 1960's. I'm the eldest of four children and the only daughter.
I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Whitman College in 1983 becoming the second generation of college graduates in my family. My first career was in retail and customer service. Shortly after getting married, I made a conscious decision to concentrate on raising my children...
2020-12-0731 min
THE TAPESTRYCREATING BOUNDARIES FOR SUCCESS - TERESA COLEMAN WASHTeresa Coleman Wash is a producer, playwright, and founding artistic director for the Bishop Arts Theatre Center whose mission is to cultivate a diverse and vibrant arts community while creating opportunities for local and emerging artists through performance and education. Wash is a National Arts Strategies fellow having studied at Harvard Business School and she holds an MA in Arts Management from Goucher College. She is the 2019 recipient of the Theater Communications Group’s prestigious Peter Zeisler Memorial Award for artistic integrity and ingenuity and in 2018, she received the National Guild for Community Arts Education’s Milestone Award and the...
2020-11-3029 min
THE TAPESTRYRELATIONSHIPS AND RACE - HARRIET L SCHWARTZHarriet L. Schwartz, PhD, is professor in the Department of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University in Pittsburgh. Dr. Schwartz’s scholarly interests include teaching as relational practice and teaching and emotion. She is the author of Connected Teaching: Relationship, Power, and Mattering in Higher Education (Stylus, 2019). She also addresses issues such as racism, sexism, and homophobia through non-academic venues such as Public Source and Medium. Dr. Schwartz serves as Lead Scholar for Education as Relational Practice and on the interim leadership team for the International Center for Growth in Connection, a group focused on promoting Relational Cultural Theory an...
2020-11-2328 min
The Make Meaning PodcastFroswa’ Booker-Drew - Why you might want to build your own personal board of advisorsSeeing people as solutions to problems, Froswa’ Booker Drew says she wants her funeral to be a networking session. Relationships are critical for success, Froswa’ says, they teach us how to become leaders, how to interact with the world, and how to transform what we do and who we are. Froswa’ holds many roles: Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas Co-Founder of HERitage Giving Circle (the first African American women’s giving circle in Texas) Professor at Tulane University Author of 3 books CEO of Soulstice Consultancy In the latest episode of the...
2020-11-1630 min
THE TAPESTRYALLYSHIP IN AMERICA - ELIZABETH HENNEKEPoints of interest: Elizabeth A. Henneke hails from a family of law enforcement officers. Even as a child, Elizabeth recognized the tension between her family’s commitment to fairness and justice and a system plagued by racial inequality, incompetent lawyers, and arbitrary sentences. By high school, Elizabeth was committed to seeking out fair and just outcomes in the criminal justice system. Elizabeth is now Executive Director of the Lone Star Justice Alliance (LSJA), a nonprofit legal organization that improves the lives of youth and emerging adults in the justice system. LSJA brings systemic solutions, strategic partnerships, and collaborative advocacy to...
2020-11-1626 min
THE TAPESTRYBEING LGBTQIA IN AMERICA - JONI BRYANJoni fell in love with social impact work in 1995 at
her first job, where she worked almost 4 years at a camp deep in the Piney Woods of East
Texas. She has worked in the social impact world for nearly 25 years, focusing on social and
environmental justice causes. She is the co-founder of Amplify, a non-profit organization
that exists to amplify underrepresented voices in technology, and the founder of 9Forty
Coaching, where she works with social impact organizations to design processes and build
technology systems that help them...
2020-11-0926 min
Connect to Joy Podcasts: Circle of Hope | Not Quite Strangers | Time to Come AliveEp. 98 - Time to Come Alive: “Bringing Purpose to Life” with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, V.P. of Community Affairs, State Fair of TexasBob Goff: “We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated with purpose.”
Not all gifts, talents, and opportunities look alike but they all have the same value in humanity. For Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, it is clear that her life has been led by her calling. We talk about the state of the world and how love can be as powerful a force as hate. Learn how to find the “soul” food that fulfills us by bringing peace and joy.
Highlig...
2020-11-0556 min
THE TAPESTRYBEING BLACK AND AN IMMIGRANT IN AMERICA - VALERIE HOPEValerie Hope is a CEO/Leadership Coach/Professional Speaker. Being a curious and creative learner has set Valerie apart in becoming an accomplished leadership coach and professional speaker. Her winning combination features engaging with individuals and groups to empower them to discover, develop and contribute their talents to the planet. For more than 20 years, Valerie has worked for the international leadership program, Up With People, the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and Hyatt Corporation in roles focused on public relations, training, recruitment, and leadership development. In 2018, she cartwheeled into the world of entrepreneurship as the CEO of her company...
2020-11-0228 min
THE TAPESTRYLiving in Minnesota during this Summer’s Social Unrest- SHONNAH HUGHES: Shonnah is the Global Product Growth & Innovation Evangelist at GetFeedback, the leading customer experience management solution for Salesforce. Shonnah is a Co-Lead for SurveyMonkey’s Black ERG BUILD, a Salesforce MVP with over 11 years in its ecosystem and holds many certifications and designations. She is seen as a thought leader in the Salesforce ecosystem and beyond. Shonnah co-founded a successful nonprofit to help underrepresented adults break into technology. Her leadership with Teen Tech Titans, PepUp Tech, WiT Diversity & other community organizations has led to multiple awards & recognitions. Including the Equality Trailblazer award and a golden hoodie.
Shonnah ha...
2020-10-2629 min
VoyageDallasMeet Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew | Author, Speaker, TrainerMeet Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew | Author, Speaker, TrainerWebsite: drfroswa.comInstagram: @DrFroswaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/froswabookerdrew/Twitter: @Froswa
2020-10-2212 min
THE TAPESTRYLOVE AFTER 50 - EMILY M NEWSOME, PHDEmily M. Newsome believes words to be the creative force of the universe. As a Christian Life Coach based in Dallas, Texas, her practice focuses on helping clients to use in tandem with the Word of God, to accomplish their goals, and to build richer and more fulfilling lives. When you write it, read it, say it and see it, it will surely come to pass!
A lifelong student with a deep respect for education, Emily has studied at the University of Chicago, DePaul University, Case Western Reserve University and American Public University, Texas...
2020-10-1927 min
THE TAPESTRYBEING MUSLIM AND FEMALE IN AMERICA - MONA KAFEELMona Kafeel has dedicated her life and career to being a change maker. She currently serves as Interim Executive Director at Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Inc. (TMWF), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and their families through multifaceted programs. She is instrumental in creating domestic violence shelters that are trauma-informed and culturally specific.
Her extensive work with the grass root community has led her to serve on multiple advisory boards, including Asian Advisory Committee to the Congresswomen Eddie Bernice Johnson. Public Policy Commission of Texas Council on Family Council. The policy team researches, works and ev...
2020-10-1226 min
THE TAPESTRYMOTHERHOOD AND RESILIENCE DURING COVID - 19 - DR KAREN CRADDOCKKaren T. Craddock is an Applied Psychologist, certified EQ Practitioner and personal/executive coach. She has special interest in socio-cultural contexts and relational frameworks that center on issues of equity & wellness, leadership & partnership, and capacity building across sectors. Her practice is grounded in psycho-emotional functioning, relational-cultural theory and connection which include explorations of race/gender, resilience, creative expression and the neuroscience of inclusion. Dr. Craddock is a Visiting Scholar at the Wellesley College Centers for Women and currently collaborates on projects to advance equitable social-emotional learning and wellness in multiple settings. She is co-founder of The Wellness Collaborative, Inc...
2020-10-0529 min
THE TAPESTRYFOUNDER AND CHIEF OF CARTERS HOUSE - SHAWANA CARTERShawana O. Carter is the Founder and Chief Hope Dealer of Carter’s House, an entrepreneur, and an advocate for low-income parents and children. Shawana is a speaker dedicated to helping others see the endless possibilities that await them. Born in San Antonio, TX, Shawana knew early on that she was here to help others. Reared in the church, she grew up with and still has a strong relationship with God. Shawana is the oldest of four children born to Eddie and Wanda Carter. Growing up, Shawana was always the protector, and others called on when they needed advice. Be...
2020-09-2827 min
THE TAPESTRY#8 OVERCOMING IMPOSTOR SYNDROME - YULISE WATERS, ESQYulise Reaves Waters, Esq. is Deputy Director of the Lone Star Justice Alliance. She oversees the program and team development, partnerships management, and community engagement aspects of the Transformative Justice model in the Second Chance Community Improvement Program (SCCIP—pronounced “skip”) in Dallas County and in the Rehabilitative Interventions and Supports for Emerging Adults Program (R.I.S.E.) in Williamson County. Previously, Waters was a Dallas Assistant City Attorney where she co-founded SCCIP - the first-ever specialty court for young adults in the State of Texas - which was awarded the 2018 National Association of Drug Court Professionals’ Equity and Incl...
2020-09-2132 min
THE TAPESTRY#7 TRIUMPH AS A TEEN MOTHER - THANA SIMMONSThana Hickman-Simmons grew up on the south side of Chicago in a very middle-class home. As a teen, she found herself facing an unplanned pregnancy at the age of 17, just as she received her acceptance letter for college. At the time, she did not understand the shift in her plans.
Thana was determined to finish what she started, although the journey had shifted. Thana was never homeless due to the amazing support system she was blessed with. Her parents, sisters and godmother were the support system that helped her realize that she could have a husband, children...
2020-09-1429 min
THE TAPESTRY#6 OVERCOMING ADDICTION - NATALYNNE WALTONMy journey began with a mother that was a very loving, nurturing and insightful woman. My childhood was filled with joy and enrichment. She shared a lot of her wisdom with me throughout my childhood and gave me all of the tools she felt I needed to become a successful independent woman. I was a member of a synchronized swim team, Girl Scouts, Jr. Red Cross Volunteer; voted Most Popular in High School, Captain of Competitive High School Swim Team, and Varsity cheerleader; traveled outside and throughout the U.S. before 18 years of age. I attended University of Southern...
2020-09-0628 min
THE TAPESTRY#5 OVERCOMING DIVORCE - SHAYLONN SCOTTShaylon Scott is a native Texan from a rural East Texas town with a burning desire to make an impact in the world. She has effectively blended a career in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors while raising two children as a single parent. She has a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from Wiley College with an educational background in Public Relations and Communications from the University of Texas at Arlington.
She has experience and knowledge working in local government managing millions of HUD dollars, Rural Development and TDHCA funded housing and community programs...
2020-08-3125 min
THE TAPESTRY#04 FROM THE WHITE HOUSE TO THE BIG HOUSE - ESTERIA MILLEREsteria Miller will share her journey that changed her life forever. Esteria is a Healthcare professional with a passion for global health. A published commentator and speaker with a national platform, she has expertise in project and program management for chronic disease initiatives in vulnerable populations. During a season of brokenness, she completed training at Shalom Bible College and Seminary receiving her Doctorate in Nouthetic Counseling and Biblical Studies. She is currently in her first year of coursework toward a PhD in Christian Education at Shalom.
2020-08-2428 min
THE TAPESTRY#03 FRIENDSHIPS OVER THE YEARS - SHENE COMMODOREMs. Shene’ Commodore, CPCM, Fellow is President & Founder of Commodore Consulting. Ms. Commodore has over 25 years of procurement experience. Commodore Consulting provides contract management, strategic planning, proposal writing, GSA services, & training. She also works with government agencies to provide program management, acquisition support, and IT services. Ms. Commodore enjoys teaching classes on government buying proposal writing, contracts, SB programs, & Leadership development. She has taught over 3,000 government and contractor staff. In October 2013, Ms. Commodore was recognized by Minority Enterprise Advocate Magazine as one of the 25 Influential Women In Business for her dedication to helping clients win government contracts. She is al...
2020-08-1628 min
THE TAPESTRY#02 OVERCOMING GRIEF - INGRA GREENIngra Green Johnson had the most amazing relationship with her husband and her world totally changed when Martin passed away. Learn from Ingra about the importance of her faith to sustain her through her loss and life. Even after such a painful experience, Ingra exudes confidence in God and hope in the future.
2020-08-0926 min
THE TAPESTRY#01 STRUGGLES DONT LAST ALWAYS - CHERIE BANKSIn this episode, learn about the journey of successful mastermind Cherie Banks and how she overcome both personal and professional challenges to become a prosperous and sought-out leader.
Bio: Cherie Banks is the mastermind behind the moniker, CEO Influencer™. Her visionary leadership generated the first billion dollars for an international Fortune 500 company as an integral contributor. She is a success leader, enterprise entrepreneur, and business investor. Cherie is a highly-sought after industry expert for her business mastery, strategic planning, market penetration, growth expansion, leadership development, and organizational management.
2020-08-0227 min
SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell ShieldsHow Focusing On Social Capital And Networks Can Increase Agility with Dr. Froswa' Booker DrewBuilding your social capital extends the value and power behind your network of social contacts. All of which can help you further hone your reputation and get ahead in your career.But what exactly does it look like to build social capital? Dr. Froswa Booker Drew stopped by the BalmShelter to share some practical was to build your social capital from practicing the law of reciprocity to staying in touch with friends and family. Listen to what the most well-connected professionals have already mastered.Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew is an author, speaker, trainer and consultant. For m...
2020-07-2045 min
Going North Podcast257 – “It’s Time To Fly Away” with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew (@Froswa)“I can’t allow your foolishness to stop me from pursuing my destiny.” - Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew Today’s featured bestselling author is TEDx speaker, partnership broker and co-founder of the Heritage Circle, Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew. Dr. Froswa and I talk about the power of social capital, growing up black in the deep south, and advice not only for her young daughter but also for any young person looking to create success for themselves. Key Things You’ll Learn: Why there’s stil...
2020-06-1138 min
CAUSENETICWe Are Family! ft. Dr. Froswa' Booker-DrewToday, we are joined by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, VP of Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances at the State Fair of Texas and we are discussing the art of community engagement! We dig into how organizations (and individuals!) can be intentional about community development work.
http://www.froswasrules.com/
Connect with Froswa on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
BOOKS:
Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
It’s Time To Fly Away - Dr. Froswa Bo...
2020-06-0822 min
Legends in LeadershipFroswa Booker-Drew | Episode 62Froswa Booker-Drew joined the State Fair of Texas in 2016 as director of community affairs and strategic alliances. Prior to joining the State Fair of Texas, she was the national community engagement director for World Vision – US Programs, responsible for a team across the US including staff in North Texas. Froswa’ is responsible for the development and implementation of the State Fair’s philanthropy as well as the department’s community and educational programming. Froswa’ is the recipient of the 2019 Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Business Award as well as 2020 TEDx SMU speaker. Visit https://www.facebook.com/legendsinlea...
2020-03-1233 min
CAUSENETICWe Are Family! ft. Dr. Froswa' Booker-DrewToday, we are joined by Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, VP of Community Affairs & Strategic Alliances at the State Fair of Texas and we are discussing the art of community engagement! We dig into how organizations (and individuals!) can be intentional about community development work.
http://www.froswasrules.com/
Connect with Froswa on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
BOOKS:
Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life - Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
It’s Time To Fly Away - Dr. Froswa Boo...
2020-03-0922 min
Word of Mom RadioDr. Froswa' Booker-Drew Owner of Soulstice Consultancy Shares on WoMRadioDr. Froswa' Booker-Drew is a Partnership Broker. Relational Leadership Junkie. Connector. Author/Speaker/Trainer. Co-Founder, HERitage Giving Circle. Currently, the Vice President of Community Affairs at the State Fair of Texas and owner of Soulstice Consultancy, she's been quoted and profiled in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post and other media outlets around the world. In addition, Dr. Froswa' has been asked to speak on a variety of topics such as social capital and networking, leadership, diversity, and community development to national and international audiences.
Join us in The Business Spotlight on August 20th at 1pmET/10amPT and anytime in archive. C...
2019-08-2033 min
Uphill Conversations110 – Froswa’ Booker-Drew – Grow + Connect + EngageIn this episode, Tim has a conversation with Froswa’ Booker-Drew. Froswa believes that Social Capital is critical and spends her days weaving people together via networking and connecting. Booker-Drew is a relational leadership junkie. Relationships, when cultivated well, are powerful and transformative. Tim and Froswa’ keep it real and go deep with real-life challenges that keep people from experiencing true growth, connections, and engagement. Enjoy!
THE CONVERSATION:
Growing up in the deep south
How she didn’t stay ‘STUCK’ as a child with limited resources and lack of opportunities
How her relationships and family helped her see there i...
2019-04-0456 min
2 Minute Drill, a Minicast From Diversifed GameDr. Froswa Booker-Drew: No, Your WorthThe latest episode of 2 Minute Drill, a Minicast From Diversified Game, features Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew, an author, speaker, trainer and consultant. For more than twenty years, she has offered consulting services to a number of small businesses and organizations. Froswa also Co-Founded the HERitage Giving Circle.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Froswas-Rules-Books-and-Publications-by-Dr-Froswa-Booker-Drew-273164849487011
Twitter: http://twitter.com/froswa
Website: http://froswarules.com / https://www.txwf.org/heritage-giving-fund
If you are a new listener to 2 Minute Drill, a Minicast from Diversified Game, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can h...
2019-03-2102 min
Take The LeadSocial Capital with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew and Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs with Heather DominickWhen you stop trusting, it limits your ability to have the relationships you want, and you begin to attract those which you thought. When you stereotype and think people are mean and cannot be trusted, those are the ones that show up in your life. Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew had to change her thinking and recognize the power and the beauty that existed for her to meet amazing friends. Dr. Froswa’ is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She says situations can serve either as a noose and restrict your life...
2019-03-1357 min
Elite Expert Insider PodcastClimbing the business ladder with Dr. Froswa' Booker-DrewJenn Foster and Melanie Johnson speak with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew about how to make more business connections. Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew is an author, speaker, trainer and consultant. For more than twenty years, she has offered consulting services to a number of small businesses and organizations. With a vast, diverse network within and beyond the US, Froswa' is called a Master Networker and a Partnership Broker.
2019-01-2823 min
No Labels, No Limits podcastEpisode 35 - No Labels, No Limits - Froswa' Booker-Drew, Partnership Broker and Relational Leadership JunkieWe truly enjoyed interviewing today's guest, Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, who specializes in relationship building and connecting others. Her company, Soulstice, helps others define and improve their narrative. She is also an Author, Speaker and Trainer and has led groups on very interesting journeys, including a Silence Retreat to a convent and gathering a group of diverse women to teach how to build social capital. "We don't have spaces to connect anymore, with technology and social media. I think people are so "ON" all the time that they aren't refreshing and replenishing and so it's hard to pour o...
2018-09-2729 min
The Michael Brian Show35- Froswa Booker-Drew: Building High Quality ConnectionsDue to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, partnership development, training and education; Froswa' Booker-Drew, PhD (Froswa on LinkedIN) is currently the Director of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas. Formerly the National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she served as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners in multiple locations across the US to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families.
We talk about building high quality connections (building trust and communication skills amongst other things) and the impact of social media on our ab...
2018-05-2746 min
The MECE Muse Unplugged Podcast - Empowering Go-Getters on Their Journey to GreatnessNavigating Toxic Work Cultures and Conflict with Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewQuick Wins interview with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew, a senior executive in the public sector, seasoned consultant, and author of 2 books, Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life and Rules of Engagement: Making Connections. In this interview, Dr. Booker-Drew shares her own career journey and then breaks down what a toxic work cultures and how to best manage workplace conflicts.
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2018-02-1627 minThe MECE Muse Unplugged Podcast - Empowering Go-Getters on Their Journey to GreatnessNavigating Toxic Work Cultures and Conflict with Dr. Froswa Booker-DrewQuick Wins interview with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew, a senior executive in the public sector, seasoned consultant, and author of 2 books, Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life and Rules of Engagement: Making Connections. In this interview, Dr. Booker-Drew shares her own career journey and then breaks down what a toxic work cultures and how to best manage workplace conflicts.
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2018-02-1627 min
Women's Movement Radio Network's PodcastWomen’s Movement Radio - October 14 Episode with Froswa Booker Drew<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/a6/8a/8a/media59266/3000x3000_10013705.jpeg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Froswa' Booker-Drew has an extensive background in nonprofit management, partnership development, training and education. She is currently National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, serving as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners, facilitating the emergence and strengthening of community-led initiatives to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families. She supervises staff in several locations around the US. Froswa' is a part of the AWOW International Girls...
2014-10-1517 min
Today's Leading Women with Marie Grace Berg ~ Real Stories. Real Inspiration. Real Take-aways. 7-Days A Week!172: FROSWA Booker-Drew of Rules of EngagementFROSWA Booker-Drew, has an extensive background in nonprofit management, partnership development, training and education. She has built a diverse network of individuals and organizations around the world.
Froswa is the author of the book, Rules of Engagement: Making Connections Last, a workbook for women who understand the value of relating to others, both professionally and personally. The book provides 29 Rules of Engagement to help the reader understand how to do more than just share your name and address.
See the infographic show notes at TodaysLeadingWomen.com by clicking here!
2014-08-1800 min