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Things You Learn in TherapyEp 128: Coming home to a changed self with Kindall TysonSend us a textWhat happens to your identity when you return to a place that once felt like home but now feels foreign? In this profound conversation, therapist Kindall Tyson opens up about her journey of repatriation after spending six years building a life and career in Beijing, China.Kindall shares raw, vulnerable insights into the unexpected challenges of coming home—from the financial shock of American healthcare and housing costs to deeper questions about identity and belonging. "Success is equated with education. I have that. Money? I'm doing that financially. But I'm still si...
2025-05-1643 minThings You Learn in TherapyEp119: Overcoming Perfectionism to Build Inclusive, Psychologically Safe Environments with Kindall TysonSend us a textUnlock the secrets to creating environments where authenticity thrives, as licensed psychotherapist Kindall Tyson joins us to dissect the concept of psychological safety. Learn why fostering trust is essential across relationships, schools, and workplaces, and how our internal biases and psychological flexibility can significantly influence these spaces. Kindall candidly shares her personal journey, including her return to the U.S. from Beijing, shedding light on the internal work necessary to create safety for oneself and others.We then navigate the intricacies of establishing psychological safety within teams and organizations. Explore the...
2024-11-1544 minThings You Learn in TherapyS3 E7: Imposter syndrome with Kindall TysonSend us a textImposter syndrome is a common experience for many people, but when I heard my guest, Kindall Tyson, share her thoughts I was moved to reflect on so many things in a new way. I loved how she shared that "everything is useful" and self-challenging questions like "what are some of the challenges I got through to get here?" can be helpful in small ways to overcome imposter syndrome. Most importantly, I am just so grateful to have shared space with Kindall this morning and I know you will be happy you shared space...
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The Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 5: Studying Abroad and Coming into Your Own with Nathanael MakosaNathanael is a 21-year old student from Kadoma, Zimbabwe. He was offered a scholarship to study in China. While in Beijing, he's been studying engineering and is also a start-up entrepreneur.
He comes from a large family, three boys and two girls. His family experienced a significant life-changing event with the death of his father in 2012. He is inspired by his hard-working mother and the memory of his late father.
The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube cha...
2023-01-1248 minThe Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 13: Black Educators Abroad Panel DiscussionDuring this panel discussion, Black expat educators discuss a wide variety of topics and share their experiences working in cities such as Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and Melbourne.
The purpose of this panel was to gain a first-hand account of their lives inside and outside their classrooms and offices, from varying vantage points, to work as Black educators in diverse international settings.
There are numerous opportunities to work abroad in education if you know what you want, where you are interested in living, if you have a passion for educating kids/young adults, and you like to...
2023-01-121h 35The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 12: Unapologetic Healing and Living a Fulfilled Life in Portugal with Diara ParkerOriginally from the Mid-West, Diara Parker is a senior executive and equity consultant, passionate about elevating and centering marginalized voices and perspectives into policy and systems change. As the COO and Chief Organizational Development Consultant for EQT By Design - a consulting firm based in the United States - Diara supports organizations and communities as they redesign, build, and implement strategic initiatives through an equity and justice-centered lens. Prior to joining the EQT By Design team, Diara worked in the nonprofit and domestic violence fields, where she experienced significant burnout.This reality invited Diara to examine her own complicated an...
2023-01-091h 14The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 10: Living an Honest and Ambitious Life Abroad with Andrew JohnsonAndrew hails from the beautiful Caribbean twin island State of Antigua and Barbuda. He is the oldest of three boys in his family.
He started college, taking up courses in Banking and Finance but later realize that that was not his calling. After completing that program, Andrew was awarded a Chinese Government Scholarship to further his studies abroad. He left everything behind and journeyed to China at the age of 20. This was his first international travel and bursting with excitement, Andrew was about to put his 100% in the life before him. Failure was never an option.To-date, ma...
2023-01-091h 26The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 9: Seeking to Create a Life by Design as an Expat in Portugal with Shar WynterSharolyn, is a social entrepreneur who promotes racial equity, social advocacy, and community empowerment. She is the founder and CEO of Xpat, Inc. and creator of The Xpat App, which connects the global Black community that works, studies, and lives abroad. With representation from over 120 countries & territories across the globe, the app includes the world's largest online directory for Black expats, nomads, and study abroad students.
Equipped with insights from her global experience, Sharolyn is on a mission to improve the social mobility and overall wellbeing of the Black community by providing exposure and access to experiences, n...
2023-01-092h 02The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 6: The Strength of Shifting Perspectives as an Expat with Chanel TrammelChanel, a Digital Innovation teacher, English teacher, and baker from Illinois came to Beijing the summer of 2016 with the hopes of furthering her career in education. What she obtained in return was worth more than a salary and teaching experience combined. Her life in China has helped establish the relationships she has aspired to have with her friends, colleagues ,and most importantly herself.
If you would like to follow Chanel's journey, you can connect with her on the following platforms:
Wechat: EccentricQueen
Wechat: SugaMama90
Instagram: @eccentricqueen90
TikTok: eccentricqueen90
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2023-01-091h 17The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 2: Faith and Family as an expat with Dr. Shannon EvansDr. Shannon A. B. Evans, born in Freeport Grand Bahama, is a 6th grade English teacher that currently resides in Beijing, China.
Dr. E knew she wanted to be a teacher by the age of 7, and she worked diligently toward that goal. She has an undergraduate degree in Primary Education, and she left The Bahamas at the age of 21 to pursue a master’s degree in School Counseling. She worked in various therapeutic settings until she returned home in 2016. After two years at home, she moved to Beijing in 2018.
Shannon's original plan was to stay in Be...
2023-01-081h 11The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe WHY behind and the mission of the Black Expat Experience Live Show and PodcastI felt this series was vital in order to reframe the narrative about Black people of the diaspora living their best lives, traveling, impacting their communities, and making their mental health a priority.
This series is will hopefully spotlight the importance of us taking up space throughout the world, driving our own narratives, and creating opportunities for others in our community.
The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in rec...
2023-01-0818 minThe Black Expat Experience Podcastthe Black Expat Experience Season 1 Introductionthank you for tuning in to the show today.
In the spirit of transparency, I wanted to share with you that The Black Expat Experience was rebranded shortly after the first season was completed; therefore, as you listen to episodes from season 1, you may hear the episodes in this season being referred to by the podcast’s former iteration, Black and Abroad. I was unaware that there was another group by this name, and in honoring their hard work and wanting to differentiate myself and rebrand in a way that was more aligned and original, the Black Ex...
2023-01-0701 minThe Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 11: Black Men Abroad: The Audacity of Hoping and Striving for More in LifeBlack Men Abroad is a special episode of the Black Expat Experience live show and podcast. The mission of the series and this episode is to provide Black expats of the diaspora a constructive platform to share the genesis of their journeys abroad, share how they make their mental health a priority, and share how they impact their communities.
Through honest conversations, The Black Expat Experience demonstrates that there are opportunities around the world to live your best life, be mentally and physically well, and blaze a trail for others to follow.
Listed below are som...
2023-01-062h 02The Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 26: Exposure to culture and community & expanding the hearts and minds of students with Dr. Raphael Moffett-A native of Washington State, Dr. Raphael X. Moffett began his career in higher education and motivational speaking at Clark Atlanta University in 2002. He was inspired by working with college students and made the decision to pursue a career in student affairs. During the past 20 years, he has gained valuable experience serving in progressive leadership roles at Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Trinity University. Known as a leader that motivates people to succeed, Dr. Moffett has also served in senior leadership positions as the Vice President for Student Services at Texas Southern University in Houston...
2023-01-061h 44The Black Expat Experience PodcastMy word of the year for 2023!A custom I notice that many people are getting into is choosing a guiding word at the beginning of each year.
My word of the year for 2023 is TRUST!
As always, I will use this word to guide my steps and help me remain mindful of my goals, my resolve, and capabilities. -
What is your word of the year for 2023? Feel free to share in the comments.
Remember that you are your best thing, so prioritize your mental health today! Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list at www.aspi...
2023-01-0403 minThe Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 25: Living in the space of worthiness w/ Jevon HerculesBorn and raised in Barbados, Jevon always loved his vibrant culture and the small island he calls home. Growing up, his parents instilled in him the importance of traveling the world to experience new cultures and to see that there is life beyond the shores of Barbados. "The world is your oyster" his mother would always say, which led to him leaving home at 18 years old to study his bachelors in Jamaica.
Wanting to live in a country beyond the Caribbean, he decided in 2019, in order to challenge himself some more, that he would move to the fu...
2023-01-041h 22The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 24: Courage, Curiosity, and Cultivating Relationships w/ Marlene MboyoHailing from the country of Ireland, Marlene has been living and working in Beijing for almost 4 years as an educator. She describes herself as a bubbly, forward, and honest person, and she lives by the mantra, "Don't look back. Live life to the fullest."
Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more rele...
2023-01-041h 31The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 23: Envisioning a New, Aligned Life Abroad w/ Gina NelsonAn artist, writer, and educator whose perspective on “the female experience” has been distinctly molded by her upbringing, Ms. Gina P. Nelson is the Founder and Chief Creative Director of Bella and Bella Productions, a platform (launching on March 8, 2022) dedicated to uplifting, inspiring and empowering young girls and women.
As one of ten children (and one of two girls) born to Guyanese, South American parents, Ms. Nelson understands the importance of building and nurturing a strong community of women. She is a champion of female empowerment and ultimately hopes that the Bella and Bella platform serves as the sp...
2023-01-031h 17The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 21: Unlocking my Potential as an Entrepreneur and Expat w/ Uriah LongBorn in Washington, D.C., Uriah is a Master Cosmetologist and the creator and founder of JustSkin, a natural skincare line made with organic and high quality ingredients. Shortly after moving to China, Uriah realized that there was a lack of recognizable and available skincare products, especially those without the possibility of having whitening agents in them. For years, she made products only for herself and gifted them for birthdays or as tokens of appreciation. After recognizing that there was a high demand for great skincare products, Uriah decided that she would share the goodness of her products with eve...
2023-01-031h 14The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 20: Excellence in Martial Arts and the Stunt World as a Black Man w/ Stephon ReynoldsBorn in Washington, DC and raised in Waldorf, Maryland, Stephon has spent the last year living and working in China. For years, Stephon worked as a Professional Stunt Performer for film and live theatrical shows, and now he is a precision driver, living and working in Qinghuangdao China.
Stephon chooses to live by these words, "Be Humble, Yet Not Weak; Proud, Yet Not Boastful." We're certain he has many more amazing feats to accomplish in his future. We applaud his him being a trailblazer.
Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and...
2023-01-031h 29The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 19: Honoring my Truest Self and Doing Work that Matters with Adalia AborisadeAdalia Aborisade is a veteran educator, world traveler, and financial coach. After reaching financial independence on a teacher’s salary, she packed up her then 15-year-old daughter, canine sidekick, and sewing machine for a move to Honduras and has never looked back.
Adalia's podcast and YouTube channel provide great resources for Black women looking to live life on their own terms. She often says, "The universe tends to unfold as it should." Those are sage words of comfort to live by.
Please follow Adalia on the following platforms:
Instagram: @PickyGirlTravels
YouTube: Picky G...
2023-01-031h 13The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 18: Dreaming and Doing in Mexico City W/ MeckellBorn in Lafayette, Louisiana, raised in Las Vegas, NV, Meckell, an entrepreneur and business owner living in Mexico City, is a queer travel addict, digital nomad, and content creator. Through her travel brand, Travel Well with Meckell, she creates content that inspires people to follow their dreams of entrepreneurship and/or living abroad. In addition to inspiration, Meckell's channel provides tips, current events, and insightful information for people interested in traveling or starting a new life abroad! Meckell's travel brand was inspired by her own journey of leaving the US, which showed her what liberation could look like.
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2023-01-031h 28The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 17: Rediscovery and Reclamation of my Truest Self w/ Toni CarthanAt 63, Toni Denise, a retired Corporate Trainer and now a Life Coach & Expat Coach, decided she wanted to recapture the excitement of living abroad again, as she had in her younger years. She also wanted to rediscover her faith in a new way. She knew moving abroad would put her in a position to totally trust God. Having a strong desire to live by the beach, Toni moved to Play Del Carmen and for the past nine months she has been living her dream of being walking distance from the beach.
Toni is passionate about encouraging women ov...
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The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 16: Living a Strengths-based Life and Reflecting on Personal Growth with Harry KennedyHarry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He’s been living abroad in Belgium for over 3 years now, and he works in IT as an Infrastructure Administrator for an American company. His boss surprisingly agreed to send him over after he jokingly asked to make the move.
Harry has turned his experience abroad into a life changing opportunity when he re-discovered his passion for learning languages. Harry has learned French and Dutch and is currently working on his fourth language. He wants to continue learning more languages in the future in hope...
2023-01-031h 25The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 15: Challenging Fear and Creating with Culture with Margo GabrielMargo Gabriel is a freelance writer, cookbook author and editor from Boston, MA. She is the author of The Expat Kitchen cookbook and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Margo has been featured in New York Times, HuffPost, and Salon. Her words have been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s Travel, and Solstice Literary Magazine.
'Bet on yourself' is a mantra she borrowed from her brother who is also a creative. She believes living those words has totally transformed her life for the better.
You can follow Margo's work online at www.m...
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The Hey, Girlfriend Podcast13. De-centering Men Changed My Life!A new challenge for you moving into 2023: Make YOU the center of your universe.
Prioritize yourself and your life and stop stressing so hard about what men want or when you're gonna get one. I did and it changed my life. Terminology & concept of “De-Centering Men” credit goes to @charliestoolbox
For YouTube, 1:1 mindset & intuitive coaching & books: www.ivebeenthatgirl.net
2022-12-2942 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast12. How to Not Sabotage Your First Healthy RelationshipNO ONE talks about how challenging it can be to be in your first healthy relationship!
We all want good, healthy relationships but that doesn't mean we understand what it's like to be in one when we've been through so much sh*t in only toxic relationships.
This episode will go into detail of how to not sabotage your healthy relationship and instead show up as your full, authentic self ready to receive all the benefits you deserve of being loved properly. I'll also discuss common fears and triggers you may have come up for you and how to move pas...
2022-12-2251 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast11. "You Attract, Not Chase."Build Your Confidence & Attractiveness!
This podcast was made to help you feel good about YOU & remind you of who tf you are!
For the podcast video: https://youtu.be/VnE3Fkgl36U
www.ivebeenthatgirl.net
2022-12-1530 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastCoaching Your Way to Clarity | Jackie Kindall EP110Every all-star athlete knows the importance of a great coach. And, professionally, it’s no different. If it’s your desire to live a life of great impact and intention, you’ll want to invest in a coach. Jackie Kindall is a certified executive coach, consultant, and facilitator. She is the CEO of Kindall Evolve where she helps leaders and companies build thriving organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion as the anchor. In this episode, Jackie helps us to understand the difference between mentoring and coaching and shares some benefits of each. She also gives us a quick glimpse i...
2022-12-1520 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast10. Dating Rules to UNLEARNWhat if you didn't abide by ANY dating rules or at least limited them and just abided by your OWN set of standards that fit you?
Watch the video + subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/9TuUiavEuow
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2022-12-0849 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast9. Waiting For A Man To ChangeDo men really only change for the "right woman?"
Is it really worth it waiting on a man to change?
Should you wait? How do you know he's changed?
I give my thoughts on ALL of this.
Subscribe + watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7Qu-lXDn6xg
For 1:1 coaching, books, Youtube channel link and more: www.ivebeenthatgirl.net
2022-12-0120 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast8. Leave the INCONSISTENT MEN alone!Let's talk about: inconsistent men, love bombers, sweet talkers and why you keep falling for them and then can't leave them alone.
I've been that girl, so I get it!
Now I'm here to talk about my journey to moving far, far away from men like this.
There will be a bonus podcast episode on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Ivebeenthatgirl that will go into more detail about how I learned to leave inconsistent ass men ALONE and date with more confidence.
For my YouTube channel link, 1:1 coaching, books, and merch, go to: ivebeenthatgirl.net
2022-11-1741 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast7. Mother WoundsThe most profound thing I discovered on my healing journey was that I have mother wounds and that her being emotionally unavailable was the main reason why I dated emotionally unavailable men.
Mother wounds can show up in your adult life in multiple ways and I discuss all of them and how I'm healing these wounds.
watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQqrw8mpwqo
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2022-11-101h 17The Hey, Girlfriend Podcast6. Daddy IssuesWhat do you do when your father didn't set a good standard of what to look for in a man? If you're like me, you end up dating men just like your father and then learning the hard way. I share my experience with daddy issues and how I healed them. I talk about the issues of having a father during your childhood, but still not having the best example of what a good man is and absent or inconsistent fathers.
Link for reel mentioned in video: https://www.tiktok.com/@ivebeenthatgirl/video/7158123181155405102?is_co...
2022-10-2756 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast*Bonus* You DON'T Have to Forgive to HEALI need you to open up your mind for this one. This may challenge years of conditioning and how you think. I was always to taught or made to believe that you should forgive in order to heal and not be bitter and.or angry but what if you could heal without forgiving whoever hurt you? I share my personal journey with re-learning about forgiveness and how I healed withOUT forgiving who hurt me.
New Guided Affirmations videos dealing with Self Love, Manifesting the Life You Want, Self Compassion & more will be coming ONLY to my Youtube...
2022-10-2337 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast5. How to Date Like a Bad B*tchNot so average dating tips to help you date with more confidence and detachment. This is for you if you feel you have an anxious attachment or attach prematurely when dating.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/sn1s-9G9rSk
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2022-10-2045 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast*Bonus* "Why Can't I Just Get Over Them???"A common concern from the women I coach is, "why do I still miss them if they were so bad for me!?" and "What's wrong with me??"
On this episode, I give my thoughts on why some relationship endings hurt so much, so deeply and for so long.
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2022-10-1732 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast4. Sis, Sometimes We're the Problem/When You're the One That Needs to ChangeYes, sis, sometimes WE are the one that needs to work on ourselves in order to have the love and healthy relationship we really want. When you've only ever been in bad or toxic relationships, it's hard to see any of the relationship things you need to work on because the focus is only on the other person acting right or changing. But what do you do when you finally get into a healthy relationship and who you truly are is being reflected back to you? What do you do when you realize you might be the problem? On...
2022-10-131h 01The Hey, Girlfriend Podcast3. "I Didn't Want to Love Myself, I Wanted to BE Loved"| Self Love for Women Like UsWhen you weren't loved in the ways you needed as a child by your caregivers, how are you to know how to love yourself as an adult?
On this episode, I get vulnerable and share my journey with learning to love myself and unlearning the self hate. I share my experiences growing up, past toxic relationship and how I learned to have high self love for myself.
To watch the video: https://youtu.be/ZxQtFcIfAws
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2022-10-061h 11The Hey, Girlfriend Podcast*Bonus* When You're Not Chosen"Why Men Get You but Can't Keep You" bonus podcast episode can be heard here (1:1 coaching details are found here as well): www.patreon.com/ivebeenthatgirl
Something in my spirit told me that the ladies needed to hear this message, so I decided to do an impromptu podcast episode to help y'all out. #IveBeenThatGirl and I definitely get how it feels to not be chosen by someone you really liked. I share my own story of rejection and how I coped and made it through. Hope this soothes you in some way.
2022-10-0330 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast2. Get Out Your Own Way! (How to Get a Hold on SELF SABOTAGE)WHEW! This episode was SO eye opening for me! I think I've been self sabotaging my whole life! (Yikes!) lol I share my personal journey with self sabotage and how I'm learning to get out my own way and do the damn thing! I give a very detailed description of what self sabotage really is and how you're possibly doing it without even realizing it! This episode is FULL of self discovery content and got me to really thinking about my behaviors lately. I share how you could be self sabotaging too and how to deal with it.
2022-09-291h 13
The Hey, Girlfriend Podcast1. How to Manifest a Life PartnerOn this episode, I share my own personal journey from being in countless toxic relationships to now having my person, my healthy life partner. I share 5 important tips that can also help you to prepare for your life partner.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/YvBrvW3slw4
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Capture The Magic Podcast - Disney World | Universal Studios Florida | News, Rumors & MoreTrip Tales Ep 58 - Kindall P.'s Long Weekend at Fort WildernessOn this episode, Kindall P. had a whirlwind long weekend, where her and her family stayed at Fort Wilderness, attended Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, did the Hoop De Doo Revue dinner show. Lots of rain and changes in plans kept them their toes!CTM Apparel Shirt ReleaseYou can get CTM shirts at ctmshirts.com!1901 Candle Co is LIVE!Visit 1901candleco.com for sign up for the email list!Subscribe To The Show & Leave Us A ReviewApple Podcasts - Click HereStitcher - Click HereSpotify...
2022-09-132h 17
CropTalk180. #KyleTalksAgtech: What the heck is a Sustainability Specialist?! w. Kindall BrantleyWhat the heck is a sustainability specialist?! What exactly do they do in CEA? Why do I keep seeing job listings for this "new" position within controlled ag. pop up?! In this episode of CropTalk #KyleTalksAgtech I speak with Kindall Brantley, Sustainability Specialist at AmplifiedAg / Vertical Roots. Our discussion answers the above question while also addressing what exactly is being measured (scope 1 - 3), what to expect in a Sustainability Specialist role, and what the future may look like in regards to carbon footprint and sustainability within our industry.
2022-02-2434 min
The HayesXChangeJonathan Quarles | Global EntrepreneurJonathan Quarles is a global entrepreneur and angel investor from Flint, Michigan. The author of the new book "Making Dollars while Making Change," Jonathan started his journey toward global citizenship as a scholarship student at FAMU. After studying abroad in South Africa, Jonathan was able to secure spots in government-funded international exchange programs that allowed him to see the world and gain critical cultural competency and public diplomacy skills. He is the founder of the BTL Group and a board member of Global Ties U.S.
2021-05-2534 min
The HayesXChangeAvonda and Mycal I Eyes on Asia SeriesAvonda Fogan and Mycal Ford met in Washington, D.C., as recent graduates who had shared experiences studying abroad in Asia. Now as members of the executive team for the Black China Caucus, the two Mandarin speakers, who both have a wealth of regional experience, are on a mission to increase representation of Black professionals in Asian affairs and to elevate the voices of the Caucus’ global membership network. In this episode of The HayesXChange podcast, Avonda and Mycal talk about how, despite their humble beginnings, they amassed multiple study abroad opportunities, scholarships, and national fellowships like the Boren, th...
2021-04-1550 min
The HayesXChangeEarl Carr I Eyes on Asia SeriesEarl Carr is a man who believes in seizing every opportunity. From learning Mandarin and Japanese as a college student to facilitating opportunities for U.S. students to experience Asia, Earl has a passion for giving back while sharing his own personal and unique background. He received his undergraduate degree from The College of William & Mary and studied abroad in China, Taiwan, and Japan before obtaining his Master’s degree in International Affairs from American University. Outside of work, Mr. Carr is involved in the National Committee on United States-China Relations (NCUSCR).
2021-04-1529 min
The HayesXChangeVannary Kong I Eyes on Asia SeriesVannary Kong grew up in Indiana as the daughter of a Cambodian mother and an African American father. After securing internships in international and multilateral organizations, Vannary became a United States Youth Delegate to the G-20 Summit in Tokyo, Japan. She is a research fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace and the founder of the US-ASEAN Youth Council, an organization that seeks to develop the pipeline for diverse students to gain internships and experience in the Asia-Pacific.
2021-04-1526 min
The HayesXChangeMark Akpaninyie I Eyes on Asia SeriesMark Akpaninyie is not going to miss a good thing twice. After opting out of a study abroad trip to Madrid his junior year at Duke, he soon realized that he had missed out on an opportunity of a lifetime. The son of Nigerian immigrants, admiration for his parents work ethic and sacrifices propelled Mark toward campus leadership and community service. After graduation, he spent two years as a Teach for China Fellow in a rural tobacco village in the Yunnan province, where he learned the capacity for human adaptability in the face of a totally foreign environment. Mark...
2021-04-1429 min
The HayesXChangeAvonda and Mycal I Eyes on Asia Episode #5Avonda Fogan and Mycal Ford met in Washington, D.C., as recent graduates who had shared experiences studying abroad in Asia. Now as members of the executive team for the Black China Caucus, the two Mandarin speakers, who both have a wealth of regional experience, are on a mission to increase representation of Black professionals in Asian affairs and to elevate the voices of the Caucus’ global membership network. In this episode of The HayesXChange podcast, Avonda and Mycal talk about how, despite their humble beginnings, they amassed multiple study abroad opportunities, scholarships, and national fellowships like the Boren, th...
2021-04-1429 min
The HayesXChangeChadwick Eason I Eyes on Asia SeriesChadwick Eason was a Mechanical Engineering student at Harvard University when he started studying Japanese as a foreign language. After participating in multiple study abroad programs and internships in different parts of Asia, he landed a job at Samsung Electronics in South Korea, where he would spend more than four years as a working professional. Chadwick is the co-founder of the National Association for Black Engagement with Asia (NABEA), a collective that supports Black professionals who engage with Asia. He works at one of the top management consulting firms in the United States.
2021-04-1429 min
The HayesXChangeJomar Floyd I GermanyJomar Floyd leveraged his campus involvement in environmental advocacy to travel for the first time as a working professional representing the National Wildlife Federation at the Conference of Parties for the Paris Climate Agreement. Jomar’s experience in Paris filled him with a renewed desire to study abroad and within a year he enrolled in graduate school in Germany to study sustainable finance. Though he was unable to study abroad as an undergraduate, Jomar is proof of the adage, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.”
2021-03-3022 min
The HayesXChangeTraveling in Love I Founders Pt. 2Before the foreign language skills, before the internships, before the first assignment abroad, there was a love story that began on the campus of Florida A&M University. The founders of the HayesXChange, in their second installment to the podcast, discuss the influence of study abroad opportunities and international affairs programs on their career path. Against the backdrop of their personal love story, the founders demonstrate how they are navigating life abroad as a diplomatic couple.
2021-03-2037 min
The HayesXChangeParis Proctor I Brazil & MozambiqueParis Proctor enrolled at Florida A&M University with one goal in mind: to have a complete college experience free of regret. After participating in several organizations on campus, she realized that there was one thing she had not yet attempted: studying abroad. A visit to FAMU's Office of International Education led to Paris receiving a grant to travel to Brazil and to learn Portuguese. She was later able to leverage her language skills to volunteer in a missionary camp with iReachAfrica in Portuguese-speaking Mozambique. After her experiences abroad, Paris founded A Touch of Heart, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to...
2021-03-2023 min
The HayesXChangeSamdi Fraser I ColombiaOnly a few years after graduation, collegiate athlete and Orlando native Samdi Fraser traded in his track cleats to start a new life in Colombia. In this episode of the HayesXChange, Samdi shares the risks and rewards of becoming a teacher and education entrepreneur in a small town outside of the capital city of Bogota. Along the way, he discovers his own Latin American roots and learns to master the Spanish language by immersing himself in the culture.
2021-03-2021 min
Rose Colored GlassesEP 32: Traveling in Love W/Calvin and Kindall HayesU.S diplomat shares their love story and traveling experiences that allowed them to be where they are today. Calvin and Kindall Hayes are a power couple that strives to impact change within their community and throughout the world. Find out how their love withstands traveling and what always seems to bring them together despite the many miles apart.
2021-02-1543 min
The HayesXChangeNasya Blackwell I South KoreaIf you think that studying abroad means that you cannot be involved on campus, think again. Meet Nasya Blackwell, a graduate of North Carolina A&T who was a member of the band and of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After fundraising to take her first international trip to Europe as a high school senior, Nasya was inspired to seek out study abroad opportunities all over the world. In this episode of the HayesXChange, Nasya talks about her experience in Meridian’s U.S. Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program. In South Korea, she discovered her love for Kore...
2021-02-1429 min
The HayesXChangeTanesha Bryan I IndonesiaTanesha Bryan arrived to Florida A&M University knowing that she wanted to be a Peace Corps Volunteer. Inspired by a high school teacher who volunteered in Uganda, Tanesha chose to study history and religion in preparation for a career in international affairs. After receiving her assignment to Indonesia, Tanesha received an unexpected crash course on modesty in the Muslim world. After a year of cultural adjustments, Tanesha found her stride, sharpened her language skills, and opened her eyes to a need in her Indonesian community more potent than learning English.
2021-02-1438 min
Mindful Grooving9. Kindall Payne!This episode is about somatic learning: what the heck is it, how it works, and why it allows us to achieve a greater sense of self and wellbeing. Brittany and Sara have a conversation with friend and wellness practitioner from across the pond (also known as the Atlantic Ocean), Kindall Payne!
Kindall is the founder and creator of, The Movement Blog, a space for insights on dance, movement, and wellbeing. She is also a certified Gyrotonic/ Gyrokinesis instructor, stretch therapist, and Barre instructor. Kindall is also the host of an interview series called, The Movers & The Makers.
2021-02-051h 02
Criminal WinedKiller Curiosities - Tread WheelI bet you didn’t know you were using a torture device.
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2021-01-2005 min
The HayesXChangeRaushanah Morgan | Hong KongIn this episode of the HayesXChange, Memphis native Raushanah Morgan shares her journey from the financial industry in New York to investment banking in Hong Kong. Using the skills she learned at the School of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University and a little Southern charm, Raushanah navigated new professional environments throughout Asia. After completing a program at Harvard Kennedy School, Raushanah chose to leave her career in international finance to work in local government in her hometown. She makes it her personal charge to encourage young people from all backgrounds to make a difference in their...
2021-01-1831 minCriminal WinedContinental Crimes - AntarcticaDidn’t know there were crimes committed on such a desolate continent, but I was wrong.
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2021-01-1709 minCriminal WinedKiller Curiosities - Anti TamperThis episode will take you on a journey of the dark history of anti tamper seals for over the counter pill bottles.
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2021-01-1412 minCriminal WinedEd GeinHad some technical difficulties, but the story was still told. A chilling tale of a man that likes to wear women’s skin. Literally.
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2021-01-1017 minCriminal WinedHarold ShipmanAs we kick off season 2, we find ourselves talking about another Angel of Death
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2020-12-1720 min
Criminal WinedThe House on Elmwood - Chronicles of the VeilSpecial guest Peyton starts off our first episode of Chronicles of the Veil with her sinister experiences from her childhood home on Elmwood St in Lima Ohio.
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2020-10-1800 min
Criminal WinedWrath - KilldozerThe rampage of one mans “Killdozer” caused some chaos in a Colorado town.
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2020-10-1500 min
The PodEpisode 7 - Just Music Thangs with Zack Kindall & Micah PalaceToday on The Pod had two very talented creators/artists being Zack Kindall and Micah Palace, and we had a good chat about music and pursuing dreams
2020-10-0951 minCriminal WinedEnvy - Gertrude BaniszewskiI honestly don’t know what to say other than Gertrude was a nasty bitch. Guess you’ll have to listen in and find out why.
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2020-10-0800 minCriminal WinedSloth - TeaToday is sloth and I’m drinking hot tea...like the title says...but not Sloth Tea because that sounds disgusting. The only criminal in the studio is my cold and it’s crime is leaving me at the speed of a sloth. Instead of sharing a gory story, I will regale you with the time a spirit woke up the whole household. Maybe these paranormal stories will become a regular thing? That will be up to you!
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2020-10-0115 minCriminal WinedThe Greedy Amelia DyerBaby farmer, Amelia Dyer, was one of the most prolific serial killers.
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2020-09-2419 min
Criminal WinedThe Lustful Jolly JaneToday we’re diving into the Jane’s story.
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2020-09-1715 minCriminal WinedGluttony- Albert FishI didn’t want to record this one because it’s so draining, BUT the show must go on. You’ll notice that I struggle with it. As we move through our 7 Sins Series, we continue with Gluttony. Today’s wine is my all time favorite Bartenura.
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2020-09-1129 minCriminal WinedGluttony...again.I’m really gluttoning for punishment because I recorded this a 2nd time. I hated the original recording so I’m giving you a better version with a special guest. I’ll post both so you can have an additional dose of gluttony too.
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2020-09-0700 minCriminal WinedVanity - 7 Sins ProjectEpisode 7 will kick start our journey through the murders that correlate with the seven sins. You’ll hear about The Freddy Krueger Killer and The Angel of Death. One killed for fame and other was empathy.
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2020-09-0315 minCriminal WinedChris BenoitSpecial guest Nate Maxson of the We Can’t Wrestle Podcast tells the gruesome crime of wrestler Chris Benoit.
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2020-08-2828 min
Value through Vulnerability podcast from HEXO ChangeEpsiode 131 - A truly hue-man conversation with Mike Vacanti, Jackie Kindall and Lorie CorcueraThe weekly #HumansFirst open and inclusive calls can all be found here -> https://humansfirst.club/events
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Jackie Kindall bio:
Jackie specializes in coaching and consulting executives and leaders (Director level and above) who are leading significant change within their organizations, building an inclusive organizational culture, and/or creating high level, sustained individual/team performance. She also works with teams to up-level team dynamics and collaboration. Her clients describe her style as inspiring, supportive and engaging.
Jackie's clients encompass a...
2020-08-2744 minCriminal WinedWestley DobbWe wrap up the hangman series with a little apple goodness.
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2020-08-2016 minCriminal WinedCharles R CampbellWe delve into part 2 of our 3 part hangman series.
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2020-08-1309 minCriminal WinedBilly Bailey - Hangman Pt 1Part 1 of our 3 part hangman’s series. I’m sipping on rosé, but spilling the tea on this man’s deeds. Find out what he did to be executed.
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2020-08-0607 minCriminal WinedPilot - Kuno HofmannListen to Hofmann’s occult journey while sipping your favorite beverage.
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2020-08-0109 minCriminal WinedGeorge Grossman - Bonus EpisodeThe Butcher of Berlin’s gruesome tale while I’m drinking a plain ole cup of coffee.
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2020-08-0107 min
The HayesXChangeNatasha Lagrone| TurkeyKindall Hayes met Natasha LaGrone as a Congressional intern in the House of Representatives, and their desires to have a global impact allowed their bond to grow. As a student at Michigan State University, Natasha was bitten by the travel bug on a spring break abroad in Mexico. She later decided to spend a semester in the Mediterranean. Natasha, who is an actress, saw her horizons expand as she explored some of the world’s most ancient civilizations.
2020-07-2613 min
The HayesXChangeEllyce Ferguson| KenyaWhile she was still a Howard University student, Ellyce Ferguson was inspired to build a schoolhouse in Kenya. After receiving a grant from an anonymous donor, Ellyce traveled with her best friend and family to meet the students her school would benefit. She also met a community in rural Kenya that would give her a “homecoming” that could rival her university’s well-known tradition.
2020-07-2610 min
The HayesXChangeNaKena Cromartie I DenmarkNaKena had just received a promotion at her accounting job with a large consulting firm when she decided to take a chance on an overseas fashion program that allowed her to spend three years working in China, Tukey, and Denmark. In this episode of the HayesXChange, NaKena shows you how to change your world by starting with yourself.
2020-07-2316 min
Conscious Sex and Relationships LIVEActress & Reiki Intuitive Energy Healer Kindall - Enlightened Conversations PodcastIn this episode I speak with Actress & Reiki Intuitive Energy Healer Kindall! 🙏🏼🌎 If you're inspired to, please listen, subscribe, share, rate and review! Together we'll keep spreading this pure positive energy all over the globe! 🎧(Podcast Available Everywhere- iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, etc) Links- https://linktr.ee/theangelofabundance Full Video available exclusively inside of the Universal Abundance Community. Go to http://UniversalAbundance.co ✅Kindall - https://instagram.com/reikiworksla ✅Noel: https://linktr.ee/theangelofabundance 🎧Music: soundcloud.com/djshahmoneybeatz/
2020-07-161h 26
The HayesXChangeInita Knox | Semester at SeaInita Knox is a young woman who knows how to get a scholarship. A Gates Millennium Scholar, Inita received the Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship to study onboard a ship en route to more than twenty countries through a program called Semester at Sea. In this episode of the HayesXChange, Inita speaks about some of her favorites stops along her journey. Currently a PhD student at the University of South Florida, Inita uses her current research to elucidate the experiences of Black Americans who study abroad.
2020-06-2117 min
The HayesXChangeTom Diamond | GrenadaCalvin and Kindall were upperclassmen at Florida A&M University when they met a freshman from Jacksonville, Florida, named Tom Diamond. From his arrival on campus, Tom was popular, confident, and obviously a leader among men. In this episode of the HayesXChange podcast, Tom shares with us his journey to becoming a medical student in the Caribbean island of Grenada. Through not one, but two disappointments, Tom continues to persevere in an incredible story that proves- like the poem “Invictus”- Tom is the captain of his fate, and the master of his soul.
2020-06-2128 min
The HayesXChangeNia Jackson | MoroccoFrom the very first conversation Calvin and Kindall Hayes had with Nia Jackson, they knew she was a go getter. A New York Native, this former Girl Scout used money saved from birthday gifts to buy Rosetta Stone software to teach herself Arabic. She later received the U.S.-government sponsored Critical Language Scholarship to continue her language studies in the Middle East. Nia, whose name means “purpose” in Swahili, just completed her first diplomatic assignment as the Deputy Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum, Sudan. In this episode of the HayesXChange, Nia recounts her expe...
2020-06-2122 min
The HayesXChangeMeet the FoundersMeet the diplomatic couple behind the HayesXChange. Listen as they speak about their love story, their goals for the project, and their hopes for the future.
2020-06-2128 min
The HayesXChangeJeff Jenkins | JapanThe enthusiastic work of Jeff Jenkins is one of the reasons Calvin and Kindall fell in love as students at Florida A&M University. The Camp Adventure program he ran on their campus brought them together in their shared love for international travel. In this episode of the HayesXChange, Jeff shares his journey about going from taking his first flight at the age of 20 to now having visited more than 40 countries around the world. Jeff is a travel blogger, influencer, and creator of Chubby Diaries, a travel company dedicated to sharing the experiences of travelers of all sizes. Follow...
2020-06-1120 min
The HayesXChangeJavier Wallace | PanamaCalvin Hayes met Javier Wallace when he was a football player on an athletic scholarship at Florida A&M University. The son of a Panamanian father and a Black American mother, Javier acted on a longstanding desire to go overseas when he accepted a teaching position at an American school in Panama. Knowing no Spanish on arrival, Javier used his intellectual curiosity to improve his language skills and to embrace both sides of his cultural heritage. In this episode of the HayesXChange, Javier talks about identity and the privilege of holding an American passport in global spaces. Javier is...
2020-06-1128 min