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PR Masters SeriesPR Masters Series Episode #99 - Dr. Rochelle FordIn this special episode of the PR Masters Series Podcast, host Art Stevens sits down with Dr. Rochelle Ford, CEO of the Page Society, for an in-depth conversation about her first year at the helm of the world’s leading community of senior communications leaders.2025-06-1143 min
The PR WeekThe PR Week: 1.16.2025 - Rochelle Ford, PageThe first guest on The PR Week podcast for 2025 is Rochelle Ford, long one of the most prominent academic voices in PR and now the CEO of Page, the industry group supporting chief communications officers and other top comms executives. Ford talks about her plans for the organization and discusses the top marketing and communications news of the week, including President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, the possible end of TikTok and the tragic California wildfires.
AI Deciphered is back—live in New York City this November 13th.Join leaders from brands, agencies, and platforms for a...2025-01-1650 min
Lafayette Returns!Lafayette Returns! Episode #3 Historic Sewing Patterns with Mackenzie Anderson Sholtz of Fig Leaf PatternsMackenzie Anderson Sholtz of Fig Leaf Patterns talks researching historic patterns, tips for sewing your own historic garment, and her Pattern #210 (Bib Front Dress)
of the famed Lafayette Ball gown worn by Margaret Evans
Larkin Rochelle Starke in 1825 on the occasion of General Lafayette’s visit to Camden, SC. Check out her amazing patterns at figleafpatterns.com
historicrockford.org/special-events/lafayette-day-2025
lafayette200pa.org/
2024-09-2319 min
HubsREAD42: The Outsiders--Spoiler Alert!Manny, Kacey, and Stacey compare S.E. Hinton's classic YA novel The Outsiders to the film adaptation directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Prepare for spoilers and lots of love for Ralph Macchio and The U.S. Constitution!Links:The Outsiders by S.E. HintonThe Outsiders, movie (1983)Cobra Kai, TV series (2018)Heartstopper by Alice OsemanNovember 9 by Colleen HooverThe United States ConstitutionThe Articles of ConfederationAll Quiet on the Western Front, movie (2022)Hubs, be sure to visit the RTHS Library-Media Center, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library...2024-05-0515 minHubsREAD38: Ag Day 2024 PreviewThe FFA's annual Ag Day is the highlight of the school year for local children and teens...but what do you know about how it all comes together? Mrs. Page, Cambrey, Megan, Emily, Taryn, and Magdalene tell us what to expect this year...and a little about what they like to read, too!Hosts: Jack, Manny, and ChrisLinks:The Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingThe Hunger Games series by Suzanne CollinsGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyAlbuquerque Turkey by B.G. Ford Diamond Willow by Helen FrostT...2024-04-1936 min
Hear My Heart Show with Tiffany RochelleLearning your worth
Shelly attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where she was the first female to graduate with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering. After graduation, she moved back to her home state of Michigan and landed her dream job as a manufacturing engineer to start off her 20+ year career for Ford Motor Company. A few years into her engineering career, she decided to go back to school to get her MBA.
Shelly has spent over 30 years serving within her church congregation and community. She has always enjoyed serving others.
Shelly enjoys woodworking and has amassed a workshop of her dreams...2024-02-2629 min
This Is PurdueFord Motor Co. HR Director Rochelle Dorn-Hayes on the Importance of Bringing Your Whole Self to WorkIn this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Rochelle Dorn-Hayes, human resources director at Ford Motor Co. Tune in as Rochelle shares more about her time at Purdue, where she earned her MBA from the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. She carries with her the lessons learned from her beloved mentor, Dr. Cornell A. Bell, and the importance of providing guidance to the next generation of Boilermakers through her involvement in the Business Opportunity Program (BOP). Rochelle also dives into her 25-plus-year career at Ford, inc...2024-02-0854 min
CUNTY Life & Biz Realness16 - Happy New Year & Encore of my interview with Rochelle Ford-Wilson!Hello darling and happy new year! I am so excited for what 2024 has in store for all of us. I know that I have some very exciting things coming down the pipe for you. I'm so, so excited for CUNTY Retreat this year. There's just so much goodness and I hope that you are as excited for it as I am, if not more.And if you need and want some delicious support for planning your year ahead, reflecting on 2023, I've got you. You'll find a link to book the special New Year Coaching Session where I...2024-01-091h 06CUNTY Life & Biz Realness2 - Living a CUNTY Life and Reclaiming your Queen with Rochelle Ford-WilsonI’m so excited to have my first guest on the show, Rochelle Ford-Wilson! Rochelle is a Queen Embodiment Coach, Author, and host of her podcast called Reclaiming my Queen. We talk about her Courageous, Unapologetic, Notable, Transcendent, YOU—authentically decision to leave behind the status quo and live life her own way, her advice for creating peace in a busy life, and how living an authentic life improves our relationships and our families.Listen to Rochelle’s podcast, Reclaiming my QueenNaomi was a guest on thi...2023-09-1857 min
Mama means Bizniz ShowEp 5: "Reclaiming Your Inner Queen" with Rochelle Ford-WilsonIn this episode, we hear from Rochelle Ford-Wilson a 30-something year-old wife, mother of 4 and Queen-advocate for moms world-wide; who is also a certified Life, Career & Well-being coach, HR-professional and a powerful voice in women's empowerment space. Rochelle shares how early on in her Motherhood journey she was experiencing 'burnout' and that this was not going to allow her to be her best self in all that she does. In her search for ways to do things differently she discovered the true meaning of "Queen" and what the "Queen Archetype" embodies. Soon after, "Queen Success by Rochelle" was birthed. 2023-05-1226 min
The Balance + Bliss PodcastEpisode 133: Third Times a Charm with Queen RochelleYou know someone has the goods when they join the show for a third time!Today, Queen Rochelle Ford-Wilson is back to talk about her recent book launch "Reclaiming My Queen". Have a listen and be sure to grab yours here just in time for Mothers Day!Follow this Queen Embodiment Coach over on IG here!To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how we are elevating female voices or how we can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.Love the show and want to support...2023-05-0837 min
ADmire!Season 3 Episode 1 Guest Dr. Rochelle Ford Dillard UniversityDr. Ford, President of Dillard University in New Orleans, teaches America that her birthplace Gahanna rhymes with Banana and gets serious about the task of teaching the next generation of leaders and the many benefits of HBCU's. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe.2023-04-3040 min
Tutor Time With MalloryTutor Time With Mallory w/Dr. Rochelle Ford, President at Dillard UniversityI had the honor of interviewing Dr. Rochelle Ford, President at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Please like, subscribe, comment and share. 2023-04-1835 min
The Food For Beauty PodcastEP 6 - J.V. Hart. Writer Of Movie Classics Bram Stoker's Dracula, Contact, Hook; On Life Imitating Art, Synchronicities, Discovering Life Paths, Universal Laws, CreativityIn this episode of The Food For Beauty, Rochelle is joined by J.V. Hart, the writer of epic movies such as Bram Stoker's Dracula, Contact, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Hook, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & August Rush. James is also the creator of The Hart Chart, a story mapping tool which was developed while working on Dracula with Francis Ford Coppola.To begin, while off camera, James gave Rochelle afew too many intro name options, never give a girl too many options, it could go awry! A truly inspiring episode, they go down the rabbit hole of life i...2023-04-1833 min
Your Best Selfie26: Reclaim Your Queen with Rochelle Ford-WilsonWhether you're a mom or not, this conversation will inspire you to take action toward what really lights YOU up! You are worthy of creating a life you love, and Rochelle will share how you can make your desires a priority.
In this episode, we talk about:
What it means to be the Queen in your life, and how you can step into that role more often
How to overcome mom guilt
Finding confidence and feeling worthy showing up as a Queen in your life
Navigating writing a book, or following any desire you have in...2023-04-1446 min
ELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Two Years of ELEVATNG WomenValda Ford and Rochelle Rice
“Two Years of ELEVATNG Women”
After two years of working together to elevate women through this podcast, Rochelle and Valda discuss the amazing experience of working together during the pandemic. Committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership with practical content, Rochelle and Valda share their stories of creating the podcast - the joys, the challenges and incredible opportunity of working together as friends and colleagues.
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women...2022-09-2625 min
The HBCU Nation Radio ShowMr. Gerald Hector talks with Dr. Ford this week on #ItsEasySon.This week, Gerald talks with Dr. Ford, the eighth president of Dillard University this week on #ItsEasySon. Rochelle L. Ford, Ph.D., APR is the eighth president of Dillard University. Prior to leading Dillard, she served as the dean of the School of Communications at Elon University, the second to serve in that position in the university’s history. There, she led more than 80 faculty and 1,500 students with six undergraduate major programs of study and one graduate program.
President Ford is recognized nationally for her work in public relations. In 2021, the Arthur W. Page Society presented President Ford with the Di...2022-09-151h 01ELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Top Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback“Top Strategies for Giving and Receiving Feedback”
These days, everyone may feel a bit frazzled when it comes to giving and receiving feedback. Fear of saying the wrong thing or taking something personally are just a couple of the challenges when it comes to giving and receiving feedback. Being able to deliver feedback in a constructive manner that elevates an individual should be the #1 priority. And your ability to receive feedback and expertly incorporate the information will bring you strength, freedom, and incredible insight as a leader. Join Valda and Rochelle for an exciting insight on to...2022-07-1125 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“The Magic is in the Quiet”“The Magic is in the Quiet”
You’ve gathered your team. You’ve done team-building exercises. You’ve asked engaging questions. And still, the same two or three team members speak up over and over, leaving the rest of the room to sit in silence with the crickets.
How do you engage the quieter members of your team? How can you extract the brilliance from them and what is the cost of leaving them in their silence? Join Valda and Rochelle as they share with you exciting tips on finding the Magic in the Quiet!
B...2022-07-0425 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“5 Top Challenges of Women Business Owners”“5 Top Challenges of Women Business Owners”
Do you ever feel alone in your business or believe you are the only one why may be experiencing a particular business challenge? Join us as we discuss some of the challenges women face in business – and realize – you are certainly not alone!
BIO: Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both wom...2022-06-1325 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“5 Top Challenges of Women Business Owners”"5 Top Challenges of Women Business Owners”
Do you ever feel alone in your business or believe you are the only one why may be experiencing a particular business challenge? Join us as we discuss some of the challenges women face in business – and realize – you are certainly not alone!
BIO: Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both w...2022-06-1325 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Relationships and Business – The Challenges, Strengths and Joys”“Relationships and Business – The Challenges, Strengths and Joys”
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and deman...2022-05-2325 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“COVID Health Moving into 2022”“COVID Health Moving into 2022”
BIO: Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. They em...2022-05-0926 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Maternal Mortality and the Impact on Women in BusinessMaternal Mortality and the Impact on Women in Business”
BIO: Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever...2022-05-0225 minELEVATE --- Valda FordSelf-Care in Stressful TimesSelf-Care in Stressful Times
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. They emp...2022-04-2525 minELEVATE --- Valda FordThe Power of Movement and Breath in Growing Your BusinessSmall Business Growth Strategies for 2022
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. The...2022-04-1825 min
PRSA SV #FridayForum PodcastPRSA-SV #FridayForum: Diversity 101 and DE&I Case StudiesListen to our #Friday Forum panel of nationally credentialed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) experts for an in-depth discussion of the current state of diversity in the public relations field. The panel will include three Elon University communications professors and will be moderated by Dr. Rochelle Ford, APR, Dean of the School of Communications at Elon.Dr. Vanessa Bravo, Department Chair of Strategic Communications. Dr. Bravo will speak about underrepresentation of Latinos in public relations, academia, and as audiences, and how this underrepresentation impacts organizations, PR effectiveness, and students’ interest in the field. Dr. Denise Hill, APR, Ass...2022-04-151h 01ELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Associations, Organizations, Communities – Which Are Best for Your Professional Development in 2022“Associations, Organizations, Communities – Which Are Best for Your Professional Development in 2022?”
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever c...2022-03-2825 minELEVATE --- Valda FordWhy Professional Speaking is Essential to Growing Your Business”Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. Professional speaking is one of the skills the...2022-03-1425 minELEVATE --- Valda FordSmall Business Growth Strategies for 2022Small Business Growth Strategies for 2022
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an ever changing and demanding world. The...2022-02-0725 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“What a Year! 2021 in Review!”Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice
“What a Year! 2021 in Review!”
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership.
Both women bring an extensive background from their respective fields of health, wellness, diversity, equity, inclusion, and Health at Every Size ®. Grounded in faith, these two have developed a rich program that highlights the techniques, skills and strategies needed for women to succeed in an e...2021-12-2726 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Living, Loving and Laughing”GUEST:
Valda Ford
“Living, Loving and Laughing”
Have you been feeling stuck, depressed, unhappy or lonely? If so, it's not surprising. There is a LOT going on. Valda Ford is a woman on a mission. Her goal is to help make health care and self-care easy to accomplish. Today she will talk about how she learned to prioritize living, laughing, and loving.
EMAIL ADDRESS: Valda@ValdaFord.com
WEBSITE: www.ValdaFord.com
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: https://www.facebook.com/valda.ford https://www.linkedin.com/in/valdaford/
HA...2021-12-2027 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Thriving Beyond an Eating Disorder”Rochelle Rice, CSP, AS
“Thriving Beyond an Eating Disorder”
Rochelle Rice, CSP, AS, is a Movement Expert - helping businesses and organizations shift in new directions by creating strategies for increased energy, efficiency and communication. With a dash of optimism and a foundation of hope, Rochelle facilitates teams and cultures to be engaged in a creating a network of relationships that serve them both personally and professionally.
Rochelle is a former professional jazz dancer with a history of an eating disorder. She shares with listeners her struggles to overcome the challenge and how she...2021-12-1328 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Overview: Infant Mortality and Maternal Mortality”Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University. She has worked in 57 countries to improve lives and promote health. Hear Valda discuss the challenges we face with infant and maternal mortality and how you can improve your overall health and wellbeing if you are considering motherhood.
EMAIL: Valda@ValdaFord.com
WEBSITE: www.ValdaFord.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/valda.ford https://www.linkedin...2021-12-0628 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford"It Happened by Accident...or did it?” -- Ellie AnbinderGUEST: Ellie Anbinder, Founder of Caregivers-Wellbeing
"It Happened by Accident...or did it?”
Ellie Anbinder has always had an inquisitive and questioning part to her DNA; she always asks questions about the “non-obvious” in life and as she has lived her life, has had multiple careers which centered around asking the hard questions and working toward answers to those questions.
When Ellie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1991, her question was always: “why did I get this disease?” Since no one seemed to be able to answer the question she founded...2021-11-1525 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Commit to Creating a Difference” -- Michele WeismanName: Michele Weisman, Founder and Executive Director of Meet the Writers, Inc.
SHOW TITLE:
“Commit to Creating a Difference”
Michele Weisman founded education nonprofit Meet the Writers, Inc. after 25 years engaged in product development with some of the most respected names in children’s publishing, including Sesame Workshop, Time for Kids, and Highlights for Children. Meet the Writers reflects Michele’s deep commitment to promoting education and literacy for all students. Michele also serves on Bank Street College Children’s Book Committee.
EMAIL ADDRESS: michele@meetthewrit...2021-11-0825 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Passion and Purpose: Bringing a Business to Life” -- Valda Ford & Rochelle Rice“Passion and Purpose: Bringing a Business to Life”
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.
Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel...2021-11-0130 minELEVATE --- Valda FordJane Blaufus, CLU, President The Blaufus Group Inc. “Women & Wealth”Jane Blaufus, CLU
Bestselling Author | International Speaker | Business Coach
Author of the third edition of WITH THE [STROKE] OF A PEN: Claim Your Life. Her book and comprehensive planning binder have become acclaimed as two of the most actionable, personal and financial planning resources available today for families, individuals and business owners alike.
She brings to the table 25+ years of financial services expertise as a financial advisor, sales manager and corporate executive. Today she is the Founder and Principal of The Blaufus Group Inc., based in Toronto, Canada and coaches extensively wit...2021-10-2526 minELEVATE --- Valda FordFreddi Dogterom, president of Freddi Speaks! “Put Power in Your Purse – Getting Out of The Pits!”Freddi earned the highest professional speaking designation in the world. The Accredited Speaker designation has only been awarded 88 times through Toastmasters International's history. She is also a Distinguished Toastmaster. Freddi now dedicates herself full time to bringing her message to conferences around the world. Whether as a keynote speaker, a motivational speaker or a workshop leader, this professional speaker will help break through the boundaries that are limiting your team and get them ready to shape the future.
Freddi is a member of several professional associations – the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, Toastmasters International, the Canadian Institute of...2021-10-1825 minELEVATE --- Valda FordJoel Block, Chief Deal Maker at Bullseye Capital “Be Nice Until Nice Stops Working”Joel’s a futurist, longtime venture capitalist & hedge fund manager (gobbledygook for professional investor) who lives in a Shark Tank like on TV. Initially a professional BlackJack player, counting cards and beating casinos in Las Vegas, Joel later built and sold his publishing company to a Fortune 500. His cage-rattling keynotes expose Wall Street insights and the inside track on high-velocity innovation – empowering your team to predict and prepare for its future.
EMAIL ADDRESS:
joel@bullseyecap.com
PHONE:
818-917-0670
WE...2021-10-1127 minELEVATE --- Valda FordMichelle Outlaw, President / CEO Charismata 365. “Money & Meaning” Michelle Outlaw is a 1989 North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 2006 graduate from Keller Graduate School of Management with a Master of Accounting and Financial Management, Charlotte, NC and 2012 Shaw University with a Master of Divinity. A current Doctoral of Ministry student at Trinity School for Ministry, Ambridge, PN.
Michelle is the Chief Operating Officer for American Spirit Federal Credit Union. Additionally, she currently consults with a variety of organizations utilizing her prowess in training clients on technological systems and operational platforms. Michelle was the President/Chief...2021-10-0426 min
The PR WeekThe PR Week: 9:30:2021: Rochelle Ford, Elon University's School of CommunicationPodcast topics:1:57: Ford talks about how companies and organizations can go beyond just words on DEI initiatives, the legacy of Black public relations pioneer and social justice advocate Ofield Dukes and more.16:01: Edelman has named Taj Reid as its first global chief experience officer, tasking Reid with driving creative technology prototyping and innovative experience design across the Edelman network.17:17: In a $11.4 billion joint venture, Ford and South Korean battery cell supplier SK Innovation will create three BlueOvalSK battery factories.19:42: Next 15 has reported a 69% rise in pre-tax profit in the six months to Jul...2021-09-3036 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Own Your Motivation: 3 Keys to Getting Started Instead of Procrastinating!”GUEST: Jean Moroney, President of Thinking Directions
Jean Moroney teaches managers and other professionals how to use targeted thinking to solve problems faster, make better decisions, and get projects finished. They use her tactics to be smarter about achieving their goals.
She started her career as an engineer, graduating from MIT with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1985 & 1986. She quickly found her strength in working as a systems engineer and program manager. By the time she was 25, she was leading a $1.2 million dollar program, which provide...2021-09-2726 min
The Balance + Bliss PodcastEpisode 60: The Five Queen Principles w/ Rochelle Ford WilsonOn today’s episode we are talking with Rochelle Ford Wilson about how women can become the QUEEN’s of their lives by using five specific principles.Rochelle Ford-Wilson is a fierce Life Coach to women & mom's around the world who desire to step boldly back into their power as Queen of their life to intentionally create what they deeply desire! She's also host of the podcast "Reclaiming Your Queen!" You can find out more about her at www.queensuccessbyrochelle.com Resources we talk about:Pussy by Regina2021-09-2048 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford: “Gifts over Passion - How to Achieve Aligned Success in Business and Life”Levantay is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and a Professor-preneur (professor and entrepreneur) who helps teachers and professionals identify and leverage their unique Gifts (knowledge and experiences) into premium programs and services so they can help others while enjoying more income, impact, and freedom. She is also an equity and inclusion specialist in higher education.
Beyond the classroom Levantay is a renaissance woman –military spouse, mother and singer who likes to write music and poetry in her spare time.
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@levantay.com
PHONE: 718-749-2...2021-09-2026 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“The Power of Mentorship” - Valda Ford & Rochelle RiceValda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.
Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Ba...2021-09-1325 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Speak From Your Power”Cindy Ashton, Award-Winning TV Host, Singer, Actor, Speaker & Presentation Strategist
“Speak From Your Power”
Cindy Ashton, Presentation Strategist, is the Award-Winning TV host and Producer of Cindy Uncorked, Speaker, Singer/Actor and Author of Liberate Your Voice: How to Trust Your Power In A World That Shuts You Down. Drawing from her extensive background working with Broadway Professionals, Emmy Winners, and Hollywood Celebrities, she is a master at showing her clients how to increase their sales, connection, and influence through the power of rapport building. Cindy has received awards from President Obama and Queen Eli...2021-09-0625 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Moving Forward: Top Skills for Success in Business”“Moving Forward: Top Skills for Success in Business”
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.
Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel...2021-08-1626 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Calming Your Nervous System"“Calming Your Nervous System"
Lynn has been in private practice as a Trauma Therapist in a gentle, highly effective, body/mind naturalistic trauma model called Somatic Experiencing (SE) for 19 years. She has helped train and supervise hundreds of health care professionals going through the SE training program for many years. She was an invited guest teacher of SE at NYU graduate school, Omega Institute, and many professional therapeutic organizations. In her practice, she works with complex trauma (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) cases. As a Medical and Healing Intuitive for 25 years she is clairvoyant, clairaudient, kinesthetic, and empat...2021-08-0925 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“How to Market Like A Pro for Women in Business”“How to Market Like A Pro for Women in Business”
The CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., now based in New York, Sheryl Roush has started successful 8 businesses since the age of 16, each in fields of marketing and communication. Her award-winning graphic design studios were based in San Diego.
As a top-rated international on-site trainer, an Accredited Speaker, and a Certified Virtual Presenter, Sheryl shares over 45 years of experience speaking for association meetings, women’s events and a wide-range of conferences.
Serving businesses and individuals who dream of starting their own business, with laser focus...2021-08-0228 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Standing in Wisdom: Things We Wish We’d Done Differently”Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.
Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Creighton University and a Ba...2021-07-2525 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Beyond the #MeToo Movement - Where are We Now?” with Elaine PasquaA 6’5″ 250-pound man once looked at Elaine Pasqua standing at 5’3″ and said: “You are the biggest little thing I’ve ever seen!” For 25 years this funny, passionate, and energetic woman has been traversing the country, helping her clients obtain peak performance through positive relationships and choices. She has worked with countless businesses and associations, 31 professional sports teams across the NFL, NBA, and MLB, hundreds of college campuses, our military leaders, and high schools and parent groups. Elaine has been featured in USA Today, NY 1 News, Time Warner TV, NPR, NBC Sports Radio, CBS Sports, and Knight Ridder News Service. She is an auth...2021-07-1823 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Micro Presentations: How to Create Your 5 Minute Message for Maximum Impact” with Lisa BraithwaiteLisa Braithwaite is a presentation skills coach, trainer, and author. She’s on a mission to help purpose-driven business and nonprofit leaders build visibility, credibility, and awareness for their work through engaging presentations.
Her approach to public speaking is influenced by her theater and education degrees, and 16 years providing community outreach, advocacy and training in the nonprofit sector before starting her business in 2005.
She's been hired by companies as diverse as Microsoft, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, and Massachusetts Association of Realtors® and interviewed in the Wall Stre...2021-07-1124 minELEVATE --- Valda Ford“Connect the Dots to the Symptoms, Solutions & Soundbites to Mental Wellness” with Cindy TschosikCindy Tschosik (cho-sick) is a Mental Wellness Speaker, Ghostwriter, and Author of Called to Lead: Women’s Success Strategies.
We learned to brush our teeth and wash our face. Now we must learn how to check our mental health. When Cindy presents to audiences, she simplifies the elusive symptoms, solutions and soundbites about mental disease as everyday life skills we all need.
Cindy partners with her authors who are professionals in psychology, wellness influencers and performing artists to ghostwrite their books. Sharing their platforms, expertise and journey with their readers, infuses greater knowledge and compassion fo...2021-07-0426 min
Re-claiming my QueenEpi. 8 - The importance of Community with MariangelicaThe importance of Community for every Queen is this week's HOT TOPIC on the podcast! Join myself & Mariangelica, the creator of The Honest Hustle Club, as we explore why community building is so important for ambitious women, as well as why we need to be apart of them ourselves as moms!
Mariangelica and I hold nothing back on our thoughts of the influx of "Mom facebook groups", the feel of "belonging" and what community really symbolizes to us and how to make THE MOST of having and being apart of a community online! You can...2021-06-3033 minELEVATE --- Valda FordABBONDANZA! THE FAMILY MEAL CONNECTION FROM THE DINNER TABLE TO THE BOARD ROOM with BARBARA BARONBarbara Baron is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Founder/CEO of Barbara Baron Nutrition.
With 30-plus years of professional experience in food and nutrition, and having raised two boys, now in their Barbara understands the challenges people face in preparing healthy meals.
As an enthusiastic and engaging professional speaker and Family Meals Dietitian®, Barbara brings the feeling of ABBONDANZA! sharing nutritious meal ideas, culinary and mindful eating tips to businesses, associations, and families who want more time, energy, and better health. Her audiences learn how to in...2021-06-2725 minELEVATE --- Valda FordTHE POWER OF GOOD HEALTH AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP with VALDA FORD & ROCHELLE RICEValda Ford and Rochelle Rice team up to bring you ELEVATE: Practical Content That Inspires! With a combined 50+ years in women’s health, education and empowerment, this vibrant duo is committed to elevating the next generation of women in leadership. Each show features experts from the fields of body, mind and spirit to include psychology, finances and the freedom to be the full expression of yourself as you grow in leadership.
Valda has a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Nursing Administration from Cr...2021-06-2024 min
Women in PR#15 Rochelle Ford_Women in PR with Ana AdiDiversity and inclusion have become such a big thing recently… especially after the #blacklivesmatter protests in the USA in 2020, companies around the world (or perhaps their communication teams) felt that it was about time they spoke about the topic. But you see, PR is not diverse. We spoke about this in previous episodes and covered this more extensively in the Women in PR book as well. So, generally-speaking, there are very non-diverse PR and communications teams and they are supposed to help organizations navigate internally and externally a world of acceptance and mutual support when in some cases they might ha...2021-06-1458 minELEVATE --- Valda FordWHAT WOMEN NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COMMUNICATION, CREDIBILITY AND CONFIDENCE with DIANE DIRESTADiane DiResta, CSP, is Founder and CEO of DiResta Communications, Inc., a New York City consultancy serving business leaders who deliver high stakes presentations— whether one-to-one, in front of a crowd or from an electronic platform. DiResta is the author of Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz, an Amazon.com category best-seller and has spoken on 4 continents. She has unique ability to get to the core of the message and translate complexity into simplicity.
Diane is Past President of the NYC chapter of National Speakers Association and former media trainer...2021-06-1325 minRe-claiming my QueenEp.7: “hello, your Personal Power is Calling Queen!”This week, Rochelle is laying the FIRE on you with a powerful pep talk on recovering your Personal Power as a Woman & Mom🙌🏾
Tune in to light a fire under your behind to reclaim your power and make moves toward your desires NOW... alongside Motherhood! Be sure to follow the show on IG @reclaimingyourqueenpodcast, share this episode's WISDOM with your circle of Queens & feel free to get in touch with me via email at hello@queensuccessbyrochelle.com.
Share, send and tag a Queen who needs this msg today!💜💜💜 #reclaimingmyQueenpodcast2021-06-0920 minELEVATE --- Valda FordYOUR VOICE, YOUR INFLUENCE with HILARY BLAIRHilary Blair trains high achievers craving honest feedback in order to reach the next level in business and/or life. She is impassioned by moving beyond habits and learned behaviors to uncover what is unique and authentic in individuals and groups. A presentation and speaking voice expert, Hilary is a highly regarded coach and facilitator working extensively across the globe with a variety of businesses including American Express, Janus Funds, Staples, Liberty Global, Slalom, Merrill Lynch, and Hunter Douglas. Whether facilitating workshops that use improvisation to improve leadership skills, team building and creativity, or training trainers to hone their c...2021-06-0625 minRe-claiming my QueenEp. 6: Overwhelm is a CHOICEOn this new episode, Rochelle talks OVERWHELM and shares her thoughts on how she see’s it as a choice, not something that just happens to most moms. Tune in to be inspired on how you too can start to choose differently when it comes to living as the Queen of your life! Also, I am so excited to share that I will be a guest speaker at the upcoming “Honest Summit” hosted by Mariangelica from @Honest.Hustle and I share details on how you can join me at the end of this episode! Be sure to follow the show on IG...2021-05-2623 minELEVATE --- Valda FordTHE RESILIENCY RESOLUTION HOW TO HANG IN THERE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE LETTING GSummer is a former teen mom with a no-excuses, S.O. What! attitude that has helped me beat the odds and help others do the same. Her first book, Life After Birth-A Memoir of Survival and Success as a Teenage Mother, details her journey as an insecure young girl, scared teen mother, and successful young woman who surpassed everyone’s expectations.
She became a mother when she was 15 after a forced sexual encounter. She graduated from high school #8 in her class and with highest honors and was named Most Likely to Succeed. She earne...2021-05-2326 minELEVATE --- Valda FordBACK TO BASICS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESSAnna is a Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist in New York State. She received her undergraduate degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from Semmelweis University, the oldest medical school in Hungary and her Master of Science degree in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture, one of the first accredited and most highly respected acupuncture schools in the United States. Upon graduation she continued her studies in Beijing, China where she studied advanced needling techniques at the Beijing Traditional Medicine Training Center of WFAS. She is certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® a post-graduate specialized clinical training program for acupuncturists...2021-05-1625 minRe-claiming my QueenEp. 5: Boudoir photography for Self-Love with Amy from Black label StudioBoudoir Photography for self-love is this week's HOT TOPIC on the podcast! Join me while I interview Amy from Black Label Studio, who will be sharing her love of Boudoir for self-love and body-positivity! We will be chatting about why women should choose to do a Boudoir shoot for themselves and NOT their partners.... why telling another woman "you're BRAVE" should be considered offensive and how this sensual shoot can contribute to heightened body-positivity, self-love and self-acceptance for any shape, colour and size!
During our conversation, we referenced to Amy's stunning IG Feed @black.labelstudio and her...2021-05-1330 minELEVATE --- Valda FordPOWERFUL COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTE FOR OUR NEW WORLD: Barbara Khozam is known around the world for her impactful, high-energy delivery, outrageous wit, and ability to connect with her audience. She has spoken more than 1,700 times to more than 75,000 people in 12 countries about customer service, leadership, motivation, and communication.
Her wit, energy, and jaw-dropping insight, reveal practical principles necessary for success in today’s cynical and ever-changing marketplace.
Barbara is a former professional beach volleyball player and can still be found spiking balls on a court when she is not lobbing insightful and practical advice to groups like Kaiser, Xerox, Symantec, Verizon, FE...2021-05-0924 minRe-claiming my QueenEpisode 4 - The P.O.W.E.R framework with Zanny B DavisOn this week's episode, we have our FIRST ever guest join us; my business bestie and fellow Mindset/Hypno-birthing Coach for Christian Woman, Zanny B Davis! She comes through with her POWERFUL P.O.W.E.R framework that she supports her clients through and that will help us Queens to truly take back ownership of our mindset and connection to ourself and inner power as fierce women of faith!
You can learn more about Zanny and the work that she does with her clients on her IG - @zannybdaviscoaching and on her youtube channel!
...2021-05-0534 minELEVATE --- Valda FordSLAY YOUR DISTINCTIVE FACTOR WHAT SETS YOU APARTShemeka Brathwaite, MSEd is a Peak Performance Strategist, keynote speaker and coach. After spending over a decade in adult and higher education, Shemeka Brathwaite established her own virtual training academy for career women. Her immersive training programs help professionals learn how to implement new systems that streamline the demands on one’s time, so they can achieve more at work, increase their influence, and live intentionally.
Her energetic messages are the result of her background as a spoken word artist. She has performed in open mic venues such as the Nuyorican Poets Café, The Afrikan Poetry Theater, The...2021-05-0224 minELEVATE --- Valda FordALWAYS SIT AT THE GROWN-UP TABLE with SANDRA ALFAROSandra has dedicated her 25-year career to Multi-Cultural Marketing, primarily focusing on the US Hispanic Market.
Before joining Horizon Media in November 2019 to lead the newly created multicultural agency 305 Worldwide, Sandra was the Managing Director of Wing, the multicultural agency of GREY Group. During her 5 years with Grey, Sandra helped reignite Wing’s leadership in the industry, adding new Clients such as Pfizer, Papa John’s, Lilly, and Nestle. During her leadership, Wing was recognized for their strategic and creative leadership, winning their first Effie and being among the most awarded multicultural agencies at Cannes in recent year...2021-04-2525 minRe-claiming my QueenAwareness = Transformation for every Queen!The FIRST (and most crucial) step to transforming your life as a Queen, is to first get yourself into AWARENESS! On this week's episode, I will share with you this most important and life-altering lesson that I have come to learn on my journey thus far, and how you too can create the changes in your life you so deeply desire to experience through implementing this key lesson!
Be sure to follow the show on IG @reclaimingyourqueenpodcast, share this episode's WISDOM with your circle of Queens & feel free to get in touch with Rochelle via email...2021-04-2115 minELEVATE --- Valda FordHOW TO NAVIGATE THE LEADERSHIP TRACK WHEN EVERYBODY’S ON VIDEO with CASEY CARPENTERCasey is a speaker, author, leadership development expert and executive coach. During her career she closed millions of dollars in sales yet had humble beginnings. An introvert and reformed wallflower, she almost was fired from her first sales job by being a slow learner on insurance industry concepts. Additionally, the company required that sales reps memorize and deliver a nine-page speech verbatim. Casey saved her job when she excelled delivering the presentation and won a district-level speech competition. She stumbled onto a key realization – when you master your speaking and presence, you can win over any room, anywhere. She went o...2021-04-1824 minRe-claiming my QueenEpisode 2: Having a Queen Mindset (no matter what!)Today’s episode is all about cultivating a Queen Mindset as a busy, modern mom in this NEW era of living (ahem virtual schooling, working from home and keeping it business as usual!) Remember to follow along on IG @reclaimingyourqueenpodcast, share this epi with your circle of Queens & feel free to get in touch - hello@queensuccessbyrochelle.com ✨💜2021-04-1415 minELEVATE --- Valda FordALIGNMENT FOR SUCCESS BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOURSELF with KATHARINE HALPIN: The Halpin Companies was formed in 1995 to fill a void Katharine saw every day in her CPA career. Business Leaders were focused more on the legal and financial aspects of growing their organizations than the people aspects. Leaders and managers often lose momentum because of the distraction and disruptions caused by ‘people issues’. Katharine fixes that.
She has facilitated processes to accelerate the growth of organizations by getting the right people, with the right strengths, in the right roles, focused on the right priorities. As a result, organic growth occurs when the team members feel safe to step...2021-04-1124 min
Re-claiming my QueenWhat is the "Re-claiming my Queen" Pod all about? INTRO TIME!INTRO TIME!
A quick introduction to who Rochelle-Ford-Wilson is and what her work around "Reclaiming your Queen" for millennial mom's is all about. No perfection required, just a truthful glimpse into my world!
Welcome Queen... Connect with us on IG @reclaimingmyqueenpodcast or via email at hello@queensuccessbyrochelle.com2021-04-0708 minRe-claiming my QueenRe-claiming my Queen (Trailer)2021-04-0600 minELEVATE --- Valda FordRETHINKING TRIBE - ELEVATING OUR PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS with LEAH DEANLeah JM Dean is the author of the best-selling book, Assemble the Tribe, and an expert on leading with a "tribe mindset." She is a former Chief Human Resources Executive and Board member who, for more than 20 years, successfully led multiple people integrations and developed leading HR strategies.
As the Founder and CEO of Conduit International Ltd., Leah has worked with organizations and executives across numerous industries. Leah is also the founder of Design for Impact, which brings together hundreds of women and girls for professional and personal development.
On a mission to create a m...2021-04-0424 minELEVATE --- Valda FordHOW TO EXCEL THROUGH CHALLENGES AND CHANGE with KIKI RAMSAYKiki Ramsay
Founder & CEO, at the Positive Psychology Coaching & Diversity Institute (PPCaDI)
Website: https://www.kikiramsey.com/
TITLE: How to Excel Through Challenges and Change
Kiki Ramsay https://www.kikiramsey.com/ is a certified executive and positive psychology coach and a motivational speaker on finding life’s purpose and resilience. She is the author of Get Courageous Now: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Her Passions. For over 10 years she has studied, researched, and coached hundreds of people to discover, live, and prosper in their purpose. Her goal is to hel...2021-03-2121 minELEVATE --- Valda FordWOMEN AS ALLIES AND ADVOCATES with LENORA BILLINGS HARRISLenora Billings Harris
Founder of Ubuntu Global
Skype ID: DiversityLBH
Website: https://www.ubuntuglobal.com/
TITLE: Women as Allies and Advocates
Lenora Billings-Harris https://www.ubuntuglobal.com/ is a Hall of Fame speaker and an internationally recognized authority in the areas of inclusion, diversity, and bias. She has been included as one of the 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion by The Society of Human Resource Management and was named by Diversity Woman Magazine as one of the twenty top influential diversity leaders in the US. Her a...2021-03-1428 minELEVATE --- Valda FordTOP 5 TECH TRENDS FOR 2021 with DOUG DEVITREDoug Devitre
Founder of Doug Devitre International, Inc., a private consulting practice specializing in marketing, sales, and its application with the latest technology.
Website: https://dougdevitre.com/
TITLE: Top 5 Tech Trends for 2021
Doug Devitre, CSP is the Author of Screen to Screen Selling. Organizations bring him in when they want to dramatically improve marketing, productivity, and sales performance with the latest technology. He has a track record for changing the way consultants consult, coaches coach, and trainers train professionals with his creative approach to using technology focused on business ou...2021-03-0725 minELEVATE --- Valda FordTHE CULTURE CONNECTION with DR. LISA D. JENKINSGuest: Dr. Lisa D. Jenkins
Title: Founder and Principle of LDJ Global Connections
Skype ID: DeltaRev
Website: www.lisadjenkins.org
TITLE: The Culture Connection
Dr. Lisa is a Cultural Strategist with over 25 years of experience that includes the Human Resources divisions of Fortune 100 companies. She is currently a faculty member, teaching multicultural studies and cultural diversity for the City University of New York, the largest urban university system in the United States. Her passion spans the arenas of corporate America, academia, faith-based settings and contexts of...2021-02-2823 minELEVATE --- Valda FordINCREASING YOUR SALES, PROSPECTING AND NETWORKING WITH LINKEDIN with BETH GRANGERIncreasing Your Sales, Prospecting and Networking with Linkedin
Beth Granger works with organizations and individuals who want to fill their sales pipeline, supercharge their prospecting and networking, advance in their career, and build their professional brand, all using LinkedIn.
Before starting her own consulting company, Beth was the director of Online Marketing and Design at Pall Corporation, a global industry leader in filtration and separation. Beth provided the vision, strategic-planning, and management for all initiatives related to the global multi-language website. She also directed the web and corporate design departments, and the global c...2021-02-2225 minELEVATE --- Valda FordFOUNDER, GROWING WITH TRUTH INC. with TILDET VARONTildet Varon
Growth and Well-being Specialist
Founder, Growing With Truth Inc.
Tildette is an inspirational speaker, growth and well-being specialist, and author.
Her clients have seen income double and triple while working fewer hours, due to a dramatically improved alignment of priorities, and inner v alues supporting their outward expression. Through her inner mastery program, Tildet has assisted hundreds of individuals live their highest potential through one-to-one consulting, and thousands of people through speakingengagements and group work.
Tildet founded and grew three companies, i...2021-02-1624 minELEVATE --- Valda FordWHAT IF IT'S EASY HOW TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO NEW HEIGHTS with SONIA SATRAWhat If It's Easy? How to Take Your Business to New Heights
Sonia Satra is a mindset and fitness thought leader who specializes in personal transformation for women and men by integrating the mind, body, and emotion to create lasting change. Sonia created the online program Mindset Reset: Rewire Your Brain for Success and is the author of The Anxiety Antidote and The 21 Day Challenge for Creating Lasting Change. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International. The founder and CEO of the award-winning company Moticise, she travels the world helping...2021-02-1524 minELEVATE --- Valda FordWEST - GET FOUND ON GOOGLE AND SOCIAL MEDIA with CHRIS N. CHEETHAMGet Found on Google and Social Media by Using Top Digital Marketing Strategies
Has your business ever been challenged with a limited marketing budget? Have you wondered where to focus your marketing dollars? Chris N Cheetham-West is an international speaker, author and President of LR Training Solutions. He served in a position at Google where he managed the area of marketing key products. Chris is the author of “Digital Marketing for Results: How to Focus on What Matters.” His career has taken him to 48 states and has conducted presentations for teams in Germany, Canada and Fran...2021-02-0824 minELEVATE --- Valda FordTHE ART OF PERSUASIVE SPEAKING IN GLOBAL BUSINESS with NATSUYO NOBUMOTO LIPSCHUTZ
“The Art of Persuasive Speaking in Global Business: Communicating Effectively Beyond Our Cultural Diversity:
A Japanese native, and New Yorker at heart. Natsuyo is an international speaker on global leadership and communication skills, and a former McKinsey strategy consultant. Her global public speaking books are published in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, and she also co-authored the Amazon bestseller book, “The Success Blueprint” in English with Brian Tracy. She is a TEDx speaker, 5-time Toastmasters speech contest champion, national finalist in a ballroom Latin dance competition, breast cancer survivor, and proud mom of a 9yr ol...2021-02-0124 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordBUSINESS LESSONS FROM A SEASONED PROFESSIONAL SOFIE KATZAPSofie Katzap, CFO/COO, Lions Regional Center
Phone: 917.282.7935
TITLE: Business Lessons from a Seasoned Professional
Sofie Katzap is an extraordinary woman with a personal story that demonstrates the American dream. Emigrating from Russia to the United States, she developed a 30+ year career in Financial Services where she held multiple executive positions including Goldman Sachs and Salomon Brothers. During her tenure at Goldman Sachs, Assets Under Management grew from $0 to $30 billion in less than two years. Her career has taken her around the world – serving four years with Salomon Brothers, as Ma...2021-01-1825 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordHOW TO WIN AT LIFE with ANU SENAN, HOST OF HEROES OF NEW YORK PODCASTAnu Senan, Host of Heroes of New York Podcast
Phone: 917.434.3149
TITLE: How to Win at Life
SHOR BIO: Anu Senan is a storyteller and winner of two Moth StorySLAMS 2020. She is the host of the podcast Heroes of New York (https://www.anusenan.com/podcast) where she shares the stories of exceptional human beings. Anu will discuss creating your own circumstances, how to find opportunity in every crisis and three strategies to increase your value at work. She is a mom to a creative 9 year old boy who keeps her...2021-01-1125 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordTHE POWER OF BUILDING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS with DITRA MILLERDitra Miller, Chief Executive Officer of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 336.970.5100
TITLE: The Power of Building Business Relationships
Ditra Miller is the Chief Executive Officer of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce. She focuses daily on building relationships with local businesses and the community, and creating partnerships to develop programs and events that bring value to the chamber members and grow their businesses. Ditra also serves as the Chair of the Guilford County Board of Adjustment, a board member of the Better Business Bureau of Central and Northwest North Carolina...2021-01-0424 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordLIVING OUR BEST LIVES! with VALDA FORD AND ROCHELLE RICELiving Our Best Lives!
Valda Ford and Rochelle Rice are two women who have decided that they will take their skills and talents and become who THEY want to be! If you have ever wondered how to transition from what you are doing to what you WANT to do, join in, listen up, and make an action plan. Valda and Rochelle let you know how they are able to do what they love and live big lives. Don’t miss this enlightening session.
www.valdaford.com
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ELEVATE --- Valda FordETIQUETTE BLOOPERS: HOW TO AVOID THEM IN OUR PANDEMIC SOCIETY with SINDY MARTINSindy Martin is the founder of Smartin International, Inc., a premier business professionalism and protocol consulting firm dedicated to helping executives enhance their professionalism, interpersonal skills, and cultural awareness. She is an internationally known speaker, author, trainer and coach. Sindy is the author of Smartin-Up Your Professionalism in 365 Tweets and has appeared on television including CBS, NBC and FOX affiliates.2020-12-2123 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordYOUR RECIPE FOR RESILIENCE with BECKY SANSBURYYour Recipe for Resilience
Becky Sansbury, author of After the Shock, coaches leaders and organizations to navigate crisis while continuing their work. After serving as a hospice chaplain for 14 years, and then a personal guide to leaders in crisis, Becky distilled her observations into 7 common elements of resilience. Becky provides fresh perspectives and practical tools designed to re-establish normality in abnormal times.2020-12-1424 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordBLACK GIRL CANDLE COMPANY with CASSANDRA DURHAMCassandra Durham is an African American faith-based candle maker who creates moments of peace and clarity for stressed-out women. Her products have been received with high acclaim. She tells us her story of finding her purpose and becoming a successful entrepreneur.2020-12-0725 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordTERESA PEREZ CECCONTeresa Perez Ceccon has been teaching dance for over 25 years. She teaches Simonson technique classes and Simonson Method of Teacher Training in and around New York City and travels each year to Europe and Canada to conduct Simonson pedagogy and dance technique workshops.
Certified in Simonson Method of Teacher Training, 1997, Teresa has taught Simonson Technique at Dance New Amsterdam, formerly Dance Space Center, since 1997. She is also a teacher of Simonson Method of Teacher Training, assisting Lynn Simonson, since 2003. Teresa is also an active teacher of Yoga and Pilates.
...2020-11-1618 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordKAROL WARD PT2Karol Ward, LCSW is an award winning speaker, author and confidence expert.
As a licensed psychotherapist and coach, Karol is committed to helping others find their inner confidence. Using her background as trained therapist, Karol brings psychological insight to her career as a coach and motivational speaker. With her warm, conversational style, she is able to help audiences understand why they do what they do and then gives them concrete tools for change.
Karol has a Masters in Clinical Social Work and a BA in Psychology and Communication. She...2020-11-0925 min
ELEVATE --- Valda FordKAROL WARD PT1Karol Ward, LCSW is an award winning speaker, author and confidence expert.
As a licensed psychotherapist and coach, Karol is committed to helping others find their inner confidence. Using her background as trained therapist, Karol brings psychological insight to her career as a coach and motivational speaker. With her warm, conversational style, she is able to help audiences understand why they do what they do and then gives them concrete tools for change.
Karol has a Masters in Clinical Social Work and a BA in Psychology and Communication. She...2020-11-0224 min