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PODCAST ON WHEELS (with Brian Smith)Resilience and Renewal: A Journey of Faith and Fitness KIESHA DOBBS PODCAST ON WHEELS
(Episode 10) Welcome to another inspiring episode of Podcast on Wheels with your host, Brian Smith! In this episode, we're excited to have a very special guest, Kiesha, who is not only a dear friend of Brian but also a tremendous source of inspiration and support.
Kiesha shares her journey through personal training, social media growth, and the profound impact of her faith in every aspect of her life. From the challenges of building a family and maintaining a strong marriage to empowering others through her work as a physical therapist and personal trainer, Kiesha's story is one of resilience...2024-07-0436 min
Bold Faith Now36 - Trusting God Through Chronic Illness with Kiesha PitterHow do you maintain strong faith when life's challenges seem overwhelming? In Episode 36, Kiesha Pitter shares her incredible journey of living with sickle cell anemia and overcoming immense physical pain through the power of unwavering faith. Her story is a testament to the power of prayer, family support, and the profound belief in God. She discusses how the Holy Spirit inspired her to write her story, even when she doubted her abilities. Her resilience against adversity and ability to find joy and strength in God will inspire you to keep your faith alive, no matter the obstacles. ...2024-06-1816 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoKiesha Nix, Lakers Youth Foundation: "From South Central to Showtime"Kiesha Nix, VP Charitable Affairs-Executive Director Lakers Youth Foundation, will share the story behind her title with us on May 15, 2024.In her current role, Kiesha oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. She is responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which is to assist underserved youth in our communities to develop and recognize their full potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health & wellness and sports.Kiesha oversees the funding which supports over 100,000 youth in 20+ Southern California Boys & Girls Clubs through basketball and...2024-05-1540 min
Just Graze ItHome Birth On The Homestead: Part 1Welcome to the Just Graze It podcast. We are 2 families with no prior homesteading experience, who are learning to navigate this lifestyle as we go. Filled with ups, downs, wins, failures and a whole lot of laughs - we hope to encourage folks who are new to the homesteading life, those who are already pro's and those just catching the dream. Human and animal baby stories fill this episode as midwife Kiesha and animal mid-peoples Robert, Ricky, and Margarita talk about birth on the homestead.Check out our YouTube channels at: www.youtube.com...2024-04-0451 min
The Trueman ShowThe Trueman Show #150 Kiesha Crowther ’We are not here to suffer’Deze week hebben we een speciale gast in de uitzending. Helemaal vanuit Amerika is Grandmother Kiesha aangesloten aan tafel voor een hartverwarmend en motiverend gesprek. Kiesha Crowther is een wereldberoemde spirituele leraar, een sjamaan, een wisdom keeper en de verzamelaar van de ‘Tribe of Many Colors’. Ze schreef de boeken 'Message for the Tribe of Many Colors' and 'Earth, Water, Fire, Wind'.
In deze aflevering vertelt Grandmother Kiesha over haar missie en hoe deze tot stand is gekomen. Kiesha is hier om een diepe herinnering in de mensheid te helpen herontwaken en om hun eigen potentieel en hun p...2023-12-141h 40
Living Lighter58: BREATHE Through The Holidays (Breathwork Helps!) with Kiesha YokersDoes your Apple Watch remind you to breathe? How’s your anxiety + stress? I’m so excited to share this conversation with you because not only is it with my BFF of about 25 years, Kiesha Yokers, but also because she teaches us some MASSIVELY HELPFUL breathing exercises that benefit us during every season, especially during the stress of Christmastime. In this conversation, Kiesha and I discuss somatic work and the benefits of breathwork, exploring the concept of soma, which encompasses the body, emotions, and sensations. Kiesha leads a grounding and centering exercise to help regulate the nervous system and disc...2023-12-111h 06
PowerUp with ManalS02E04 | The Visionary Journey: Revolutionizing Customer Engagement with Kiesha King-BrownIntroducing Kiesha King-Brown – the visionary founder of Loyalty Centric, a brand that has revolutionized the way businesses engage with their customers. With 20+ years of experience in Fortune 200 companies, Kiesha brings not only her expertise in marketing but also her passion for helping businesses succeed by prioritizing the customer lens.But Kiesha's journey to entrepreneurship was not an easy one. Overcoming numerous challenges and overcoming the odds, Kiesha merged her personal mission with her professional expertise to create something that truly made a difference in the world. And her journey didn't stop there. She continued to push the bo...2023-08-2439 min
YOU Better!Season Two ReflectionsIt’s the end of season two of You Better! This episode features a compilation of Kiesha's reflections, questions, and conversations with this season’s guests.If you’ve listened to season two, enjoy returning to the most powerful moments from these episodes. And if you’re tuning in for the first time, let this compilation point you to some must-listen episodes for your podcast queue.Make sure you listen to the end of the episode to hear about her new project Hey, Black Seattle! Episode Resources:Hey, Black Seattle!Contact...2023-07-1534 min
YOU Better!Rise Together with Rhonda Joy McLeanIn this inspiring final interview of the season, Kiesha talks with Rhonda Joy McLean, a celebrated attorney, entrepreneur, leadership consultant, and co-author of The Little Black Book of Success.Rhonda shares her family heritage and pivotal life lessons, including her experience of integrating a school at age thirteen in the Jim Crow South.Kiesha and Rhonda also discuss high achievement, depression, and mental health — making this episode a must-listen for anyone wondering how successful individuals prioritize their mental and emotional well-being.Rhonda is a phenomenal human who offers her wisdom with an open he...2023-07-0855 min
YOU Better!Pay Attention to Your Impact with Dr. Lauri ConnerIn this moving and thought-provoking interview, Kiesha talks with poet and educator Dr. Lauri Conner. Together, they explore the value of personal reflection in shaping character and discuss freer, more open-minded ways to think about education. Dr. Conner also reflects on her young life and shares some vulnerable and difficult lessons she learned, leading to a discussion on the importance of compassion & accountability.Dr. Conner is a Cave Canem fellow whose poems have appeared in Calyx, Seattle Review, and other journals and anthologies. She holds a Ph.D. and an MFA from the University of Washington and ha...2023-07-0143 min
YOU Better!Question Societal Norms with Dr. Amber ThorntonIn this episode, Kiesha is joined by Dr. Amber Thornton, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Default Parenting + Millennial Motherhood Wellness Expert, and the Founder of Balanced Working Mama, where the mission is to support millennial mothers in creating a life of more balance and wellness.It is important that we - for our individual and collective wellbeing - break free from confining social norms and cultural conditioning that don’t serve us. And this is why Dr. Amber is a person I appreciate deeply because that is exactly what she helps people do. Her current teaching is focused on...2023-06-2445 minYOU Better!Learn to Love Your LayersIn this solo episode, Kiesha reflects on why we should love all parts of ourselves and live our layers.She explores a few common ways we lose touch with ourselves. And offers suggestions for returning and reconnecting, time and time again.She also shares an exercise for figuring out when and where you’re denying yourself so you can connect with your ideal self and your most supportive community.Grab some pen and paper, then tune in to learn how to love your layers. And if you want to share anything that comes up...2023-06-1718 min
YOU Better!Find Your Burning Yes with Celine BrozovichAt the height of her career, Celine Brozovich was experiencing severe health issues and fell into a deep depression that pushed her to the edge of her life. After watching her mother battle similar issues with little success, she decided to make matters into her own hands by becoming a Lifestyle Medicine Coach.Celine is the founder of Baykenji Health and the creator of the E.L.M. tree method for improving your Emotional Intelligence, Lifestyle Medicine, and Mindset. She believes in helping people achieve health and happiness through self-acceptance, good nutrition, reconciliation, and movement....2023-06-101h 02
YOU Better!Heal Through Sound with Stephanie Ann BallHave you ever wondered if music could help you heal? In this episode, Kiesha is joined by Stephanie Ann Ball to discuss just that.Stephanie is a professional classical singer who performs in curated concerts across the country, as well as a sound meditation facilitator who holds space for people to hear healing sounds. She is also a Certified Hypnotherapist and Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Mental Emotional Release.Together, they discuss how post-college and mid-Covid anxiety led her to take a non-traditional path in the world of performance and sound. They...2023-06-0347 min
YOU Better!Unleash Your Uniqueness with Bernice YeIn this fun and inspiring episode, Kiesha and Bernice Ye discuss how sometimes we must go against everything we’ve been taught to find the path that fits who we are. Together, they unpack how embracing your unique perspective is a key to a happy life.Bernice is a comedian, first generation Chinese-American, and producer of the multicultural comedy show Fine Imports in Santa Monica, CA. In her journey to living as her true self Bernie has boldly rejected confining cultural norms to take ownership of her path forward. From an intense and demanding Chinese grade school ed...2023-05-2746 min
YOU Better!Process Feedback With CareIn this solo episode, Kiesha reflects on how we can receive and process feedback while staying true to ourselves.She explains why processing feedback requires knowledge of the self and knowledge of the source. And she shares a story about feedback she received after an internship that shows how critical feedback can actually tell us our superpowers.She also reflects on the messiness of feedback, including how some people will give you feedback that sends you where they want you to go and when positive feedback can be clouded by contemporary -isms.Listen...2023-05-2023 min
Her Renewed Mind | Mental Focus, Find Your Purpose, Overcome Fear, Grow in Jesus, Kingdom Mindset, Women Empowerment, Personal Development, Prayer, Faith9: The Weight is O.V.E.R. (Conversation with Kiesha Easley)On today's episode, we welcome Coach Kiesha Easley to the podcast! (A big smile, and a loud "Woo-wooooo" goes right there!) Coach Kiesha and I met at the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur Live event back in November 2022. I believe we are now connected for life. Kiesha is a Certified Health Coach, Real Estate Agent, Adjunct Professor, Wife, Mother, and most important a child of God. We had a great time in this episode talking about about food, health, God, and partnering with Him in our journey to steward our bodies well. Kiesha teaches that the Weight is O.V.E.R...2023-05-151h 03
YOU Better!Be the Example with Heather BurrisIn this heartfelt episode, Kiesha and Heather Burris dig deep into what it means to set an example for their children and in their communities.Together, they talk through Heather’s pandemic journey, one that brought a deep grief that taught her the importance of leaning on and receiving God’s love through community. They also discuss her book and why she embraced it, as well as her personal relationship with God and how sessions with her therapist help her be the best version of herself.Heather Burris is the Immunization Division Chief at the Dist...2023-05-1359 min
YOU Better!Be a Rebel of Kindness with Aaron AblemanIn this spiritually-rich episode, Kiesha talks with proud father, artist, actor, producer, author, and activist, Aaron Ableman.Aaron shares his unusual life story, from being born in Michael Douglas’s basement to traveling the world for his award-winning work to support children and families.Together, they discuss the challenges of being renaissance people in a world that encourages hyper-specialization, the lack of systemic support for parenthood, and what it means to be a Rebel of Kindness.Episode Resources:Follow Aaron on InstagramVisit Aaron’s WebsitePre-order Aaron’s Book Rebels Of Kindness: How Loving...2023-05-0639 min
YOU Better!Curate Joy with Aramis O. HamerWelcome back to YOU Better! We’re so excited for season two of the podcast.Today’s episode is full of vibrance and joy as Kiesha talks with Aramis O. Hamer (AO for short), an exuberant artist and spiritual woman. Together, they follow Aramis’s journey as she decided to pack up her life with her husband and move from her hometown of Chicago to Seattle for nursing school, only to discover that the kind of healing she truly felt called to do was through art.Now, Aramis paints enormous and beautiful murals all over Seattl...2023-04-291h 06
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business562: How your CUSTOMERS can accelerate your growth w/ Kiesha King-BrownKiesha King-Brown is a 20+ award winning Sr. Retail leader in Fortune 200 companies turned tech exec and customer strategist. Kiesha helped leaders turn around multi-million dollar markets with innovative customer strategies, and was the market leader asked to help create the loyalty program for Gap Inc., Old Navy. Kiesha transitioned to coaching small business owners, startup CEOs and executives connect the dots between leadership, customer strategy and financial performance before entering the tech world.Now, Kiesha runs her business, Loyalty Centric, where she helps e-commerce companies, retail businesses, and B2B business owners double their conversions...2023-04-1438 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business562: How your CUSTOMERS can accelerate your growth w/ Kiesha King-BrownKiesha King-Brown is a 20+ award winning Sr. Retail leader in Fortune 200 companies turned tech exec and customer strategist. Kiesha helped leaders turn around multi-million dollar markets with innovative customer strategies, and was the market leader asked to help create the loyalty program for Gap Inc., Old Navy. Kiesha transitioned to coaching small business owners, startup CEOs and executives connect the dots between leadership, customer strategy and financial performance before entering the tech world.Now, Kiesha runs her business, Loyalty Centric, where she helps e-commerce companies, retail businesses, and B2B business owners double their conversions...2023-04-1438 min
YOU Better!Redefining Self with Tomasina BooneTomasina Boone is the founder of The Curls and Natural Hair Beauty Place, a unique space that is the only service provider of it’s kind in Sydney to provide a retail shop for great quality products and a beauty space dedicated to the care, maintenance, and styling of naturally curly hair. As a former Essence Magazine Advertising Beauty Director, Tomasina moved to Sydney, Australia 15 years ago with her hubby (lawyer and former NAACP board member) and 1 year old daughter.When leaving the USA she was constantly asked two questions: one, are there any Black people there? And...2022-12-201h 09YOU Better!Recognize the Offering A conversation about grace in the workplace from one of Kiesha's Culture Conversations with a corporate client group is lingering on her mind along with the memory of the last three minutes of raw vulnerability from Deon Cole's Netflix comedy special Charleen's Boy. In this solo episode, Kiesha reflects on two recent moments of introspection, both centered on being able to recognize the goodness that other people are sometimes offering us. Contact InfoWant Kiesha to host a YOU Better! experience for your team? If you are ready to strengthen the foundation of your tea...2022-11-2115 min
YOU Better!Unlock Your Voice with Quinn ConyersIn this episode, Kiesha Garrison interviews Event Emcee and Author Quinn Conyers who shares her story of giving up, finding her way back to her unique gift, and defining success on her own terms.Episode Resources:HOME | Quinn ConyersQuinn's Speak Black Woman Podcast - Episode wit Kiesha! Following Your Inner Voice to Do What You Love - SBW Ep #56 with Keisha Garrison - YouTubeBooksSpeak Black Woman: How Women In Business Can Profit from Public SpeakingAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad OnesContact InfoWant Kiesha to host a...2022-11-1456 min
YOU Better!Pursue Your Dreams with Anthony ColeGrowing up Anthony Cole dreamed of being a recording artist, but like many talented creatives who enter the job market, corporate pursuits became his source of stability. But you know that saying, wherever you go, there you are... Well, eventually Anthony’s musical self became a part of his corporate life which has led to the artist in Anthony taking center stage in his life. In October of 2022, he released his first album, Good Vibes Only. In this interview he shares with Kiesha about how he finds fulfillment and what he has learned about embracing his full self and spea...2022-11-0852 min
YOU Better!Get in the Game with Chipalo StreetChipalo Street has worn many hats throughout his life – in addition to being a groundbreaker and mentor in the tech world, he’s had a “nights and weekends” career refereeing international, professional, and collegiate soccer matches. In this episode, Chipalo talks with Kiesha about how his dreams of playing in the NBA morphed into something else - a life filled with solving dynamic problems in a variety of spaces. Currently, Chipalo is combining his excitement for problem solving with his desire to create positive change in the world by running for the office of Washington State Representative for Legislative District...2022-10-3157 min
YOU Better!Embrace Your Pain with Joy WhiteAfter reaching many of her professional and personal goals, Joy White still found herself unfulfilled and unhappy. Once she allowed herself to acknowledge things that she survived, feel her way through her painful past, and love her inner child better, she was able to move forward boldly towards a more fulfilling and authentic life. In this interview, she shares with Kiesha her about her decision to tell her story publicly to help other women like her find their path towards healing.Episode Resources:Watch Joy's Short Film: Finding Joy in the Journey - A Flawed Masterpiece | Sh...2022-10-241h 03YOU Better!Honor Your LimitsIn this solo episode, Kiesha reflects on one of the areas of personal work that continues to unfold for her - honoring her limits. This commitment to a lifestyle that allows for more reasonable expectations of mind, body, & spirit is not as simple as making the decision. Check out the episode to find out more of how this work is informing Kiesha's identity today.Episode Resources:Books: Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia HerseyThe Sleep Revolution by Arianna HuffingtonContact InfoSend booking inquiries for Kiesha to (info at kieshagarrison.co)Kiesha on IG: ...2022-10-1715 min
YOU Better!Come Home to Yourself with Troy WilliamsWhile serving time in San Quentin State Prison Troy Williams was able to step all the way outside the box of one would typically imagine for an inmate and create a media organization inside the walls that confined him. In this episode of YOU Better!, Troy shares with Kiesha about his passion for being a student of life, his evolution towards listening to his inner knowing, and how love for his family kept him anchored in his humanity. They also discuss the power of storytelling and why Troy sees it as a powerful tool in personal and societal transformation. 2022-10-081h 16
YOU Better!Master Self-Discipline with Kena TchiteyaKena Tchiteya is a skincare entrepreneur who puts nutrition and discipline as top priorities in her message; She rapidly grew an audience of over 1 million followers on TikTok in only 9 months by sharing her vulnerable journey to clear skin after suffering from severe acne, deep hyperpigmentation and more. She is widely regarded for using her platform to share the steps she took to achieve her skincare goals to empower other acne sufferers to do the same.In this interview, Kena shares with Kiesha how she gained deep insight about herself through her relationships, how she cultivates her...2022-10-0253 min
YOU Better!Walk Through the Fire with Kim BlueIn this episode Kiesha goes inside the life and lessons of Kim Blue, an HR powerhouse who cherishes her role as a mom first and foremost. She shares her blueprint for self-care and her reflections on a life of big moves and even bigger lessons. She's a woman who is using her voice, practicing her boundaries and continually making space for her own healing.Episode Resources:Books:Right Within by Minda HartsNobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women by Inger Burnett-ZeiglerThe YOU Better! BookshopContact InfoFind Kim online: Ki...2022-09-1853 min
YOU Better!Be More Than Enough with Dr. Shelly BhowmikIn this interview with Kiesha Garrison, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik discusses her own personal journey of self-discovery and recovery after experiencing burnout so bad it motivated her to launch a platform for helping others not end up in the same place. Her practice is based on the belief that mindset is medicine, a belief she came to realize through her own journey that began at the edge of a subway platform. Shelly is impacting the world through her work as a physician specializing in Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and her programs for companies who appreciate having employees who enjoy p...2022-09-1054 min
YOU Better!Reload Yourself with Latorsha PeakeIn this interview with Kiesha Garrison, wellness consultant Latorsha Peake shares her lessons of learning to care for herself better. Her experiences led her to write a book titled Iced Coffee and Self Care® in which she aims to help us move ourselves higher on our own to-do lists. Self-care is not only about spa treatments! So join this conversation where Latorsha and Kiesha share their insights on what else it entails. Episode Resources:Iced Coffee and Self Care by Latorsha PeakeProfessional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi JonesUntamed by Glennon DyoleThe Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navi...2022-09-0353 minYOU Better!ICYMI: Being Present with Mark HatcherDetroit native and Morehouse Man, Mark Hatcher, sits down with Kiesha to share his life story. He talks through his journey from his premature birth to his mother's guidance which provided inspiration for how he moves with purpose and how he fathers his elementary school aged daughter Maris Mays. He also celebrates the goodness that was poured into him on the campus of historic Morehouse College. Take in this story of a Black man whose model of manhood highlights community care, service-based leadership and honoring black femininity. There are lessons here about being open to new ideas and perspectives and...2022-08-1359 min
YOU Better!Take Action: Shine a LightIn this last episode in the YOU Better! Take Action Series, Kiesha highlights the work of storyteller Ava DuVernay whose aunt sparked her interest in the arts when she was a little girl. Kiesha reflects on how she has learned from and taken action based on Ava's work, chiefly the documentary 13th. She also discusses how shining a light on issues and opportunities for learning is a critical action to take as we work for a more humane society.Episode Resources:Watch 13th in full for freeThe Uncounted Workforce - NPR InterviewExample of a documentary engagement g...2022-07-3127 min
YOU Better!Take Action: Get Creative!Most Black people, despite our ingenuity, still have to push through a wall of distrust, opposition and financial impediment that was built at the base of our family trees from the beginning. In this episode from the Take Action Series, Kiesha focuses on learning from work of Kerry Coddett, an activist and multi-hyphenate creative in NYC, who is doing her part to chip away at that wall. Kerry and her sister have showed moxie and creativity in designing and running a pub crawl with an aim to demonstrate black buying power, support the local black economy, and honor the s...2022-07-1717 min
YOU Better!Take Action: Squad Up!In this episode from the Take Action Series, Kiesha focuses on learning from the life of women's health advocate and activist Byllye Avery. She shares some stories from the early parts of Byllye's life and how she ended up beginning her work as an activist supporting women who were seeking abortions in the 70's.Episode Resources:Learn more about Byllye AveryVIDEO: 2018 UCSF Medals - Byllye AveryVIDEO: Byllye Avery: Warming Up the ClinicINTERVIEW: Voices of Feminism Oral History Project: Avery, Byllye (smith.edu)Books:The Feminine Mystique (Anniversary)Liberating Masturbation a Meditation On Self Love Paperback Con...2022-07-1023 min
YOU Better!Take Action: Explore Mutual Aid WorkIn this special summer series about taking action to care for community, Kiesha is taking a pause from interviews to share what she is learning about people who have led important movements in their communities along with the actions they are inspiring her to take. This episode features the writing of activist Dean Spade, who authored the book Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next) and has inspired Kiesha's current focus. Mutual aid projects are a form of political participation in which people take responsibility for caring for one another and changing political conditions no...2022-07-0217 min
YOU Better!Brace for Impact with Bobby MorganBobby Morgan is a man committed to education. He is also a husband, father, and founder of Liberation Lab, an educational consulting firm that builds pathways of internal and external accountability. In this interview with Kiesha Garrison, Bobby talks about how he freed himself from the toxicity of chasing acceptance in places he was taught to value that did not value him back. The two also discussed the mixed feelings of both Father's Day and Juneteenth.Episode Resources:Liberation LabBooks:Ratchetdemic: Reimagining Academic SuccessPushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in SchoolsInside the quiet rooms - nj.comT...2022-06-2559 min
YOU Better!Get to the Other Side with Allison ZinczenkoAllison Zinczenko is many things - a mom, wife, educator, business leader and so much more. But above all else, she describes herself as a work in progress and shares with Kiesha on YOU Better! how she has taken that work seriously. She recounts her journey of growing up as a young child who felt unsafe, trying to navigate that by portraying perfection - to now being a mother who is nurturing a home environment with her husband and two teenage children that prioritizes healing from the inside rather than the appearance of goodness.TRIGGER Heads-up: There ar...2022-06-1855 min
YOU Better!Spread Truth and Joy with Alliah L. AgostiniAlliah L. Agostini is a proud native of Buffalo, NY and a developing creative. In addition to being a mom, a Harvard grad, and so much more, Alliah is the author of the kids book The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United States (released in May 2022). In this interview with Kiesha, she discusses the importance of preserving heritage and of integrating the new layers we find in ourselves as we grow into who we have always been.Episode Resources:Books:The Juneteenth Story: Celebrating the End of Slavery in the United StatesPlaying Bi...2022-06-1150 min
YOU Better!Overflowing Out of the Box with Shermica FarquharShermica Farquhar is many things including being a multi-faceted Black woman and a Brooklynite proud of her Trinidadian heritage. She is an incredibly strategic problem solver who also runs two companies – Solutions by SF, a business growth strategy firm, and Soka Tribe, a cultural organization that spreads the joy of carnival through dance. In this episode, she shares with Kiesha her stories of taking bold steps for change in her life, living in alignment with her values.Episode Resources:Soka TribeBook: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful LifeContact InfoSend book...2022-06-0458 min
YOU Better!Replenishing the Soul with Kev MarcusKev Marcus is a Grammy nominated recording artist and co-founder of Black Violin, a band he formed with his longtime friend Wil Baptiste, in which they combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound. In addition to being a musical groundbreaker, Kev is a father, husband, activist, author and a person who pushes for progress and seeks to shatter expectations. In this interview, Kev shares with Kiesha about finding his way after feeling trapped by the very success he pursued and about how he has approached navigating depression and replenishing his soul. Epi...2022-05-2755 minYOU Better!Apply the LessonsKiesha Garrison reflects on having to shut her productivity down while being sick and lessons from the one work assignment she allowed herself to still do during that time - a speech for the Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund which celebrates young women who exhibit excellence in academics, leadership, and community service. Episode Resources:Organization: The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship Fund | Empowering young women to be leaders and active world citizens through education and active service (stanleyanndunhamfund.org)Books: The Color Purple by Alice WalkerRising Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones Contact InfoSend booking inq...2022-05-2014 min
YOU Better!Know That You Can Matter With Shaya Lyon Some in the classical music scene might know Shaya Lyon as the founder of a nonprofit organization called the Live Music Project. For Kiesha, Shaya is also a very dear friend full of global perspective, earnest curiosity, and sincere compassion. In this episode, Shaya - a descendent of both a blacklisted physicist and a Holocaust survivor - shares about her upbringing as a young woman who was raised with a charge to make the world better. Tune in to hear Shaya outline the ways she supports herself so she can have her dreams and how she allows herself to matt...2022-05-141h 08
YOU Better!Reclaim Your Imagination with Zerandrian MorrisLiving a life that doesn't center Whiteness is bold and requires intentionality and imagination. Zerandrian Morris joins Kiesha on this episode to talk about turning points in her life that led her to listen to imagine what's possible and listen to spirit instead of following oppressive social conditioning. She also shares about the powerful work she does with her organization The Ignant Intellectual Group, LLC. They also discuss getting comfortable with the "both/and" aspect of dynamic parts of life as well as the importance of dreaming and how White Supremacy robs us of imagination and steals our innate ab...2022-05-061h 10
YOU Better!Apply The Right Pressure with Aspen Fitzgerald-DorseyAspen Fitzgerald- Dorsey shares with Kiesha Garrison details from her life story as a young Black woman who dealt with the pressures of attending Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, one of the country's highest ranked magnet schools, and her experience needing to leave graduate school because of crippling student debt. With Aspen being pregnant with her first child at 40, the first cousins compare notes about the different messages they received about the "must-dos" of womanhood and about when was the right time to become a mother. Episode Resources:Books: The War on Moms: On Lif...2022-04-2956 min
YOU Better!You Are Worthy of Dignity with Nikki Gane-ButlerIn this episode, Kiesha is joined by Nikki Gane-Butler, the Founder and Director of Dignity for Divas, who shares her story as well as her perspective on self-leadership, our connectedness as humans, and how own experience with homelessness has led to her finding the personal power she always hoped was there. More about Dignity for Divas: Nikki Gane- Butler is committed to creating an impactful and replicable approach to supporting women as they transition out of homelessness. In 2012, Inspired by her own experience fleeing an abusive marriage and becoming homeless, Nikki founded Dignity for Divas. Dignity for D...2022-04-221h 02
YOU Better!Choose Joy and Come Alive with Dr. Jun Love YoungJun Love Young, PhD is many things...CEO of ZUM Communications, founder of Beloved Arise which celebrates and empowers LGBTQ+ youth of faith, a father, a storyteller, and so much more. In this interview with Kiesha Garrison, Jun shares his journey to being a person who has come alive and chooses joy.Episode Resources:Beloved Arise - The first national organization for queer youth of faith. They fight for the lives of queer youth of faith by building relationships, offering support, and inspiring youth to embrace life to the fullest.Episode: Jun interviews Kiesha on A C...2022-04-1547 min
Legacy HustleKiesha | Kiesha GarrisonKiesha Garrison is a professional host, interviewer, and speaker whose work focuses on personal development, self-love and affirming Black women. She currently hosts YOU Better!, a podcast about self-discovery and self-love that also explores the challenges of our social conditioning. Her overarching mission is to share stories and guide experiences that shift mindsets and lead us to healthier relationships with ourselves and others.
A dynamic and versatile speaker, Kiesha has decades of experience guiding audiences through both in-person and virtual events for learning, development, and entertainment. Her skill as an emcee and moderator has led to Kiesha b...2022-04-1441 min
YOU Better!The Superpower of Sensitivity with Ben ShimizuJoin Kiesha Garrison and Ben Shimizu of Canine Cornerstone for this episode featuring many lessons about love, connection, and relationships we can glean from people who are intuitive enough to communicate well with animals. Ben enlightens about the deep connections between pets and their owners and uses his life story as an example of how our human lives impact the animals in our care and how our pet relationships impact our lives and our growth as individuals. They also talk about staying connected to things you care about throughout your life, caring for oneself during a grieving process, and h...2022-04-081h 10
Les Sirènes05. Kiesha Dixon - Comment frôler la mort change nos perspectives✨Dans cet épisode, je reçois Kiesha Dixon coach en wellness. Kiesha s'ouvre avec beaucoup de douceur et de vulnérabilité sur l'élément déclencheur qui a changé sa vie, lorsque la mort l'a frôlé. Kiesha est un exemple de force, de courage, d'audace et surtout que notre passé ne défini aucunement notre futur et les possibilités qui s'offrent à nous.
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Tu peux suivre Kiesha ici: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kie...2022-04-0535 minYOU Better!Rethink ResilienceCalling someone resilient is usually meant as a compliment. And for many years, Kiesha hoped to be more resilient. But her experience of pushing past fibromyalgia pain, weathering the negativity directed at Black women, and also learning more about how we inherit trauma from our ancestral line, has caused her to rethink her expectations around what it means to "bounce back" and press forward.Episode Resources: This episode features perspective on epigenetic inheritance of trauma in Black families from Jacquelyn Clemmons, of De La Luz Wellness. Please see her full text here: Black Families Have Inherited Trau...2022-03-3116 min
YOU Better!Let Empathy Change You with Nyah PeytonKiesha met Nyah Peyton in LuvvNation, an online community founded by NY Times Best-selling author, Luvvie Ajayi Jones. Together, Nyah and Kiesha co-host Sunday Souls Sessions in LuvvNation, a monthly event about mind, body, and soul wellness discussions in a safe space. Arkansas native Nyah is a college student who also happens to be the author of the book In Favor of Everything Right, published in 2020. In this episode, Nyah shares some of her reflections about how easy it is to be super firm in your own point of view when you haven't necessarily been in someone else's shoes. And...2022-03-2547 min
YOU Better!Observe Where You Are with Les AlfredIn this episode, Kiesha shares her thoughts about some of the faulty ways we think about self-development and then is joined in conversation by Les Alfred, the founder of Balanced Black Girl, an online wellness community and podcast focused on health, wellness, and self-care from the perspectives of Black women. Together they talk about the self-development trap - this seemingly endless pursuit of things we can fix about ourselves - and Les shares learnings from her own self-love journey. The two also discuss tips for learning from our subconscious and our memories and how to engage in healthy self-awareness i...2022-03-1848 min
YOU Better!At the Edge of Growth with Phill NosworthyIn this episode, Kiesha heads over to Australia (virtually!) to connect with Phill Nosworthy to indulge in mutual curiosity about how it feels to grow and how you compassionately guide yourself when you find yourself at the edge of growth. The two discuss the idea of slowing down to move at the speed of wisdom so you can do less, better. And they also talk about how to tackle that gap between all those things you learn and the things you actually put into practice. At the time this episode airs in March of 2022, our human family on...2022-03-111h 10
YOU Better!Happiness Takes Courage with A. Jade SmithKiesha and A. Jade Smith met on the internet 20 years ago and bonded over a shared connection to the phrase "Happiness takes courage." The two come together for a conversation that begins with discussing the idea of the purpose in our lives…and then Jade reflects on how her journey found her looking for purpose and value of her life through things such as finances, jobs, and relationships outside of herself. She then shares about life-saving advice from friends, a period of deep self-inquiry, pausing to face herself, and a commitment to inspire others to answer the call to cour...2022-03-0452 min
YOU Better!Being Present with Mark HatcherDetroit native and Morehouse Man, Mark Hatcher, sits down with Kiesha to share his life story. He talks through his journey from his premature birth to his mother's guidance which provided inspiration for how he moves with purpose and how he fathers his elementary school aged daughter Maris Mays. He also celebrates the goodness that was poured into him on the campus of historic Morehouse College. Take in this story of a Black man whose model of manhood highlights community care, service-based leadership and honoring black femininity. There are lessons here about being open to new ideas and perspectives and...2022-02-2459 minYOU Better!Starting with WhyGiven that most YOU Better! episodes will involve interviews with other people about their life stories, it's only fair that Kiesha start with a bit of sharing about herself as well. So, for Episode 1, she's starting with “Why.” She then highlights some of her motivation for creating this show and the joy that teenage Kiesha would feel about her using her gift for gab in this way. And finally, she discusses feelings of urgency to “give herself” a show and her commitment to you for the type of reflective and care-filled space she intends for this to be.Find Kie...2022-01-2713 minYOU Better!TrailerIn this introduction, Kiesha shares what the podcast is about and what you can expect from the weekly episodes.Write to theyoubetterpodcast at gmail.com to submit a question for the show. Follow Kiesha on Instagram at @kiesha_garrisonTo book Kiesha to speak or host a conversation, visit https://kieshagarrison.co
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A Change MindsetKiesha sets her dreams freeSecurity and practicality were always the top priorities for Kiesha Garrison, until one day her young daughter said something that changed everything: “Mommy, let your dreams be free.” In this episode of A Change Mindset, Kiesha describes how she finally pursued her dreams of becoming a professional emcee, speaker, and comedian, and discovered security grounded inside of herself. Featuring “Softer on My Mind” by Tow’rs. Follow us on Instagram: @achangemindset @junloveyoung Learn more about Kiesha: Kiesha’s LinkedIn Kiesha’s Twitter Kiesha’s Instagram Kiesha’s Website Episode resources...2021-12-2139 min
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA MomentsStan Phelps, Kiesha King-Brown & Axel Meierhoefer on Thought Leader Life Credibility SpecialsGet to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Stan Phelps is a Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator at StanPhelpsSpeaks.com and PurpleGoldfish.com. Stan is a Forbes Contributor, TEDx Speaker, and Certified Speaking Professional. He is passionate about creating meaningful differentiation to win the hearts of both employees and customers. He aims to increase loyalty, retention, and referrals. Since he focuses on loyalty and business growth, he helps companies shift their business paradigm so that they can build a culture...2021-11-2424 min
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenThe Courage to Co-Create a New Business with Sharon and Kiesha of Her/Mission™You’re not going to know until you start doing. If you wait until things are perfect, you’ll never get started so that’s why you just need to move forward and iterate as you go. That’s why episode 8 of The Jen Marples Show is about having the courage to co-create a new business with Sharon and Kiesha of Her/Mission™! Join the Biz Accelerator today! This is a comprehensive mastermind specifically for female entrepreneurs who are ready to commit, grow, and scale their businesses to the next level.In this epi...2021-10-1451 min
Pathways to PerformEpisode 23 Patrick Mulvihill: Measure and Celebrate Small SuccessesPilot, Professor and Podcaster, Patrick Mulvihill talks purpose, leadership, education and passion. Patrick reminds us to measure and celebrate small successes.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-09-1244 minPathways to PerformEpisode 22 Pam Chu: Embrace Your Uniqueness and IndividualityEntertainment industry powerhouse, Pam Chu shares lessons learned from her early dancing days through her current responsibilities as a producer. Pam has performed with Britney Spears, Cirque du Soleil, Television, Film and beyond. Pam opens her heart to share the value of embracing your uniqueness and individuality.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-09-0540 minPathways to PerformEpisode 21 Neil Haskell: Train As Much As You CanFrom his Broadway debut at 19 years old to finding fame on So You Think You CanDance through acting on film and transitioning into the role of King George in Hamilton, NeilHaskell is living proof of hard work, evolution and longevity in the performing arts industry.Enjoy this candid and charming conversation between our host, Kiesha Lalama and her former dance student.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-2939 minPathways to PerformEpisode 20 Naila Ansari: What Gives You Joy?Artist, Educator, founder of “The Movement of Joy”, Naila Ansari asks three questions to help us consider notions of joy. What is Joy? When did you discover joy? When did joy discover you?Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-2233 minPathways to PerformEpisode 19 Mark Lyons: Gather As Much Knowledge As You CanPIAA State Champion and Head Football Coach of the Central Valley Warriors, Mark Lyons joins me for an educational and heartfelt interview. Mark shares his desire to continue learning, his commitment to passing on knowledge and the importance of giving. This incredible interview reminds us to have the courage to follow our true passion.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-1538 minPathways to Perform5 on 5 in 5 – Series two (Mark, Naila, Neil, Pam, Patrick)5 perspectives on 5 questions in 5 minutes! Enjoy these highlights from our next five guests. Stay tuned for each one of their individual episodes featuring: State Football Champion Head Coach – Mark Lyons, Artist and Professor – Naila Ansari, Actor – Neil Haskell, Dancer and Producer – Pam Chu, Professor, Podcaster, Pilot – Patrick Mulvihill. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-0829 min
Reputation Capital09. Kiesha King-Brown & The Science Behind AI🤖 Two kinds of AI: the learning side and the causation side. 01:31🥰 Kiesha explains how AI helps companies understand their customers’ needs and interests. 02:21🔮 The AI in the future will help us become better at what we do. 03:24👔 Kiesha’s customer-centricity passion and using data to grow sales. 05:40🔔 One possible danger of AI is companies obtaining personal information that customers don’t feel comfortable sharing. 11:13👩💻 About Kiesha’s pre-launch startup, which is named after the five pillars of business. 13:43🙃 Kiesha was a tomboy in her childhood and “independent to a fault.” 16:01...2021-07-2819 minPathways to PerformSpecial Feature Andrew Barth Feldman: I Just Loved it To MuchDear Evan Hansen star and 2018 Jimmy Award winner, Andrew Barth Feldman shares stories from his childhood, experience performing a lead role on the Broadway stage at 16 years old, and exciting plans for his future. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-06-2757 minPathways to PerformEpisode 18 David Hochoy: Be Whatever You Want To BeArtistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope, David Hochoy shares stories of his days with dance legend Martha Graham, the moment he found his beauty, and lessons learned on his path to self-actualization.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-06-0658 minPathways to PerformEpisode 17 Janine Sneed: Persist. Persevere. Perspire.IBM, VP of Customer Success, Janine Sneed discusses the challenges of achieving success both in the corporate world and family life. Janine’s passion and zest for life inspires motivation. Her advice resonates with three powerful actions: Persist. Persevere. Perspire.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-3035 minPathways to PerformEpisode 16 Travis Williams: Take Advantage of Every OpportunityPresident of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates, Travis Williams discusses his career as a Sports Executive, love for his family, and contributions to the Pittsburgh community. Travis hits a homerun with this impactful and inspirational conversation.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-2344 minPathways to PerformEpisode 15 Stephanie Styles: Work Hard and Dream BigBroadway, Film, and Television star Stephanie Styles shares her love of musical theater and comedy! Don’t miss this heartfelt, intimate, and inspiring conversation with Stephanie and Kiesha.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-1649 minPathways to PerformEpisode 14 Jordan Whitehead: Keep Chasing Every DayNFL Superbowl Champion, Jordan Whitehead shares his journey, process, andadvice. Jordan is a true inspiration and thriving proof that dreams really can come true.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-0918 minPathways to Perform5 on 5 in 5 (Jordan, Stephanie, Travis, Janine, David)5 perspectives on 5 questions in 5 minutes! Enjoy these highlights from our nextfive guests. Stay tuned for each one of their individual episodes featuring: NFL SuperbowlChampion – Jordan Whitehead, Actress – Stephanie Styles, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates –Travis Williams, VP of Customer Success with IBM Technology Sales – Janine Sneed, Artistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope– David Hochoy.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-0231 minPathways to PerformEpisode 12 Stephanie Klapper: Hear Their StoriesDedicated and Passionate Casting Director, Stephanie Klapper shares her insights on running one of the most successful casting agencies in NYC and her love of bringing people together. Stephanie encourages us to talk with loved ones and Hear Their Stories!Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-04-1434 min
The Gilded JournalEpisode 11 | The Art of Self Love with Kiesha GarrisonHow can Self Love help us heal our wounds? What are some rituals you can add to your self care routine? Join, founder of Another Black Girl , Kiesha Garrison as she shares the gems that make Self Love our sanctuary. In this episode, she and the Unseen Femme dive into the world of Self Love.
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2021-04-0858 minPathways to PerformEpisode 11 Julie Harkness Arnold: Step Into Your GreatnessJulie Harkness Arnold has covered every facet of the performing arts industry including Broadway, Film, Television and a former 10-year veteran of the Radio City Rockettes. Now she is a Celebrity TV host for "Made in Hollywood" and shares her journey, life lessons, and advice for all the dream chasers out there! Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-04-0741 minPathways to PerformTen Episode Highlight SpecialTeam: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-03-1807 minPathways to PerformEpisode 10 Joe Serafini: Believing in Yourself is a Huge ThingSinger, Dancer, and Actor is what we call a triple threat in the industry. Joe Serafini talks about his experiences as a singer, dancer, and actor for Disney+ original series Highschool Musical the Series. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-03-0338 minPathways to PerformEpisode 9 Nan Giordano: Adversity Creates Strength, Change Creates OpportunityFrom dancer to dance instructor Nan Giordano talks about her experiences she's been involved with. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-02-231h 00Pathways to PerformEpisode 8 Andrew Stockey: If You Have a Dream, Go For ItMulti-talented news anchor and sports director, Andrew Stockey inspires with stories from his 25 year journey with WTAE Pittsburgh. In this episode, Andrew champions young hopefuls to believe in their dreams… and go for it.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-02-1451 minPathways to PerformEp 7 Ryan Stana: Communication is Key to SuccessLeading an award-winning entertainment empire takes vision, hard work, dedication, and passion. In an intimate interview, powerhouse CEO of the RWS Entertainment Group, Ryan Stana shares the best advice he ever received from his grandmother and his own motto in which he believes communication is key to success. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-02-071h 00Pathways to PerformEp 6 Cheryl Mann Del Cuore: Expectations are dangerousTeam: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie BarlettoPhotos submitted by: Cheryl Mann Del CuoreSpecial thank you to photographers: William Frederking Jennifer Girard Todd Rosenberg2021-01-311h 05Pathways to PerformEp 5 Jeremy Kushnier: You Have to Find A Way to WinAs a seasoned and successful Actor of stage, film and television, Jeremy Kushnier shares stories about his journey on a bus ride from Canada to landing a leading role in his Broadway debut and talks about the benefits of approaching industry rejection to play in your favor because “You Have to Find a Way to Win.”Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-01-2452 minPathways to PerformEp 1 Debbie Blunden Diggs: Legacy. Resilience. Perseverance.As the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) enters year 52, Chief Artistic Administrator and Producing Director, Debbie Blunden Diggs knows a thing or two about "Legacy. Resilience. Perseverance."Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto 2021-01-1054 minPathways to PerformEp 3 Leo Ash Evens and Telly Leung: Success Looks Different to EveryoneAs veteran Broadway performers and best friends, Leo and Telly understand "Success Looks Different to Everyone." Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-01-1054 minPathways to PerformEp 2 Dr. Brad Klueber: (ART) and HealthAs an active chiropractor on the Pittsburgh Steelers sidelines, Dr. Brad talks (ART) and health. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto 2021-01-1028 minPathways to PerformEp 4 Emmanuel Panagiotakis: With Hard Work, You Can Achieve EverythingAs an artist with a gift for finding light and color through his lens, Emmanuel Panagiotakis wants us to know "With Hard Work, You Can Achieve Everything." Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-01-1036 min
The Brave SpaceBrave Space #15: Kiesha BattlesWelcome back to the Brave Space Podcast with your host, Stephany McMillan, owner of Rise and Flow yoga studio. Today's brave guest is Kiesha Battles. Kiesha Battles is a full-time yoga teacher who began practicing Yoga in 2000. Over the past nine years Kiesha has created yoga programs, led yoga retreats, managed the daily operations of a yoga studio, and was recently appointed as Co-Director of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color. Known to many as the original black girl yoga magic in Charlotte, Kiesha is a humble soul who connects to all beings first at their core.
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Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast020: "Passion, Energy and the Pursuit of Happiness" featuring Kiesha LalamaClick here to check out the VideoCast of this episode!
Kiesha represents the fusion and integration of energy, vision and drive to impact the world in a positive way through the performing arts. She is a Choreographer and educator who has created more than 40 works to date. Her conceived and choreographed full-length dance theatre production, The Bench, received rave reviews and was honored to be named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's "Best of Dance" Top Ten list.
Kiesha has created works for companies such as Ballet Arkansas, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Jazz Dance...2020-11-0249 min
Healing Charlotte PodcastKiesha Battles, Yoga Ethics for Transforming Racism In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Kiesha Battles of I Am Yoga and co-creator of the "Yoga Ethics for Transforming Racism" program with Kristine Kaoverii Weber of Subtle Yoga. "It's the conversation that we hope that people are open to having because with this Yoga, you know it's more than doing, it's taking action and what we are trying to do is take that action of just sharing more of the tools and the practices that can benefit us in this world. We both have this understanding that there...2020-10-131h 13
Suburban LegendsKiesha WeippeartJoin Shaun and Chloe to discuss the tragic case of 6 year old Kiesha Weippeart, which happened around the Mount Druitt region of Sydney NSW in July of 2010.There’s many aspects to this case which prompted a lot of discussion at the time, not only about those involved and the broader socio economic aspects, but the possible systemic failures of our community services.Support the show on:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/truebluecrimeLink to one-off Supporter donations at the bottom of show notesWebsite...2020-08-311h 01
SheCave TalkA Beat 4 UIn celebration of women's history month Angel and Kiesha sit down with their girl Danielle, entrepreneur and owner of A Beat 4 U. We discuss empowerment and how to pay it forward by motivating and empowering other women.
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Amplify Your BrillianceHard Work is the Equalizer with Kiesha NixKiesha Nix is the Executive Director of the Lakers Youth Foundation who oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. Formerly, Kiesha served as Vice President in Enterprise Business & Community Relations at Bank of America and was employed by Bank of America – Merrill Lynch for over 21 years. Plus Kiesha works with countless non-profit organizations and mentors youth throughout her Community and is . also a proud Mom of one son, Kyler. During the episode, Kiesha shares how throughout her journey hard work has set her apart in all she...2019-10-1628 min
The Mama Mindset PodcastMeet KieshaEPISODE 010: Meet Kiesha This week, on the Mama Mindset Podcast, Erin sits down with Kiesha Baker, one of the amazing women on her birth team with Elly. Kiesha is a certified birth doula, lactation consultant, co-founder of non-profit organization called Labor of Hope and currently, a midwifery student. Kiesha offers an array of wisdom when it comes to building a business, but also in how she manages a very, and purposefully, full plate. Take a listen as Erin and Kiesha dive into the world of birth, understanding what “season of life” she is in when it c...2019-05-1400 min
The Dr. Trevicia Williams ShowStrong Lives: Obstacles Are the Way-Dr. Trevicia Williams and Coach Kiesha BrownYour obstacles are a way to discover your strengths and that you have the ability to turn trials into triumphs. Dr. Trevicia Williams' guest does that every day. No excuses. Learn how executive coach Kiesha Brown uses her personal experience with obstacles along with professional training to motivate and coach new and seasoned leaders.
Kiesha King-Brown has 13+ years experience as a Senior leader growing teams of up to 1500 associates and revenues up to $500M in Fortune 50 companies.
Kiesha attributes her success to her focus and ability to meet leaders where they are and help them reach their potential.
She has t...2019-01-1913 min