Shows
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life109: Dr. Gerald C. Hassell - Redirect Your EnergyALL THE WAY FROM MEXICO!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Dr. Gerald C. Hassell is a clinical/spiritual psychologist, life coach, and author. He earned a B.A. in psychology from Talladega College and received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University in 1999. Concerned that traditional mental health providers fail to meet the needs of people of color, particularly men, Dr. Hassell started his private practice twenty years ago and has worked with hundreds of African American men, boys, and families. www.instagram.com/drghassell 2022-09-251h 12
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life107: JK Hobson - Global PerspectivesALL THE WAY FROM VIETNAM!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad JK Hobson hails from New York City, where he dove headlong into the music scene in the 80’s and 90’s. He first caught the traveling bug upon joining Crisis, a prominent metalcore band in the NYC underground scene. After moving to Los Angeles, releasing an album with the band, and years of touring, JK began more academic pursuits and in 2016 was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for teaching English. The Fulbright ETA program brought him to the Mekong Delta city of My Tho wher...2022-09-111h 06
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life106: Meres J. Weche - Be Open To The ExperienceALL THE WAY FROM SAUDI ARABIA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad My name is Meres J. Weche, and I came of age as an '80s kid in Montreal, Canada. My parents moved to Canada with my younger sister and I from my native Haiti, in the Caribbean, during the 1970s, when I was four years old. Back then, I could only speak Creole and French, but I started learning English when I was 12 by listening to Micheal Jackson's Thriller album. After spending my summers throughout my teenage years in New...2022-09-0456 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life105: Harry Kennedy - I'm A Rare BreedALL THE WAY FROM BELGUIM!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Harry Kennedy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but he grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Information Technology. His interest in IT began at age 11 when he disassembled his first PC. His career in IT and his interest in life abroad officially started in 2014 as an intern at a global company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. There, he gained experience in Computer Networking, Systems, Security, and interacting with employees abroad. This eventually...2022-08-2855 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life104: Greg Thomas - Still In The Discovery PhaseALL THE WAY FROM NEW ZEALAND!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Greg Thomas a former Marine and a professional security consultant with 11 years of experience in his field. He recently moved to New Zealand in April 2022. His goal is to show life in New Zealand from a black perspective and settle down in his new chosen home. His YouTube channel can be found here: https://bit.ly/3MymgwH www.instagram.com/blacktonystarks Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loro...2022-08-211h 40
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life103: Michael Ruth - Step Into Your Full PowerALL THE WAY FROM COSTA RICA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Michael Ruth is a world traveler, teacher and mentor. He is co-founder of Sun People Yoga. He teaches Ancient African and Egyptian methods of yoga that benefit physical health as well as holistic, mental, and spiritual health. He is a Navy veteran coming from a career first in IT and then as a surgical first assist in orthopedic surgery. Michael's yoga practice blends accessible, meditative movement with internal martial arts for liberation of mind, body and spirit. www.instagram...2022-08-1459 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life102: Kenric Brooks - Follow Your HeartALL THE WAY FROM HONDURAS!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Kenric Brooks is always asked, when did you start traveling? Well, I can say that I always remember traveling. We would always travel to the family farm on the weekends or the beach every summer. I joined the boy scouts; we also traveled to different campsites and states. Some of my fondest memories as a child were at places I have traveled. There were terrific memories from outdoor activities to beaches. My love for travel continued throughout my military career. I lived in Germany for over three years...2022-08-071h 05
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life101: Christopher Squires - Create A Life You LoveALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRIA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Christopher Squires grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and was a pitcher/closer for the baseball team. He was drafted by the Miami Marlins and spent his time as a journeyman, traveling the country from Rookie Ball to Double A, as well as a few Independent ball stints in leagues stretching from Canada to Mexico. His baseball career eventually led him to Austria where his dream of starting a fashion...2022-07-3137 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your LifeSeason 3 Promo: Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® PodcastSEASON 3 DEBUTS AUGUST 1, 2022!!! Thank you so much for listening to Season 1 and 2. I greatly appreciate your support! Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com Copyright ©2022 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved2022-07-2100 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life100: Loronda C. Giddens - Peeling Back the Layers of My LifePeeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Host Loronda C. Giddens is interviewed by Ashlee Braxton for the 100th episode. Loronda finds out what it feels like to be on the other side of the mic. Ashlee appeared as a guest on Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® podcast, Black Women Living Abroad Series. She is also the host of The Happy Choice podcast and Founder of Quantum Leap Consulting. PODCAST MILESTONES -Inaugural episode debuted January 17, 2019 -100 Episodes -Listenership in 73 countries -50 international guests representing 36 countries ...2021-12-271h 08
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life99: Liz Jones - Connect To Your TruthALL THE WAY FROM PERU!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Liz Jones a certified yoga teacher, sound healer and spiritual mentor. She's passionate about all things travel and spirituality for people of color. She feels that travel is a tool to reconnect with our lineages, reclaim our traditions, activate our joy, expand our consciousness, and expand as humans. Liz worked at Uber as a Learning and Development Specialist for 5 years. In Dec of 2019 she was breaking up with a woman she was dating, feeling unfulfilled, anxious, and depressed. Liz quit her job and bac...2021-12-181h 04
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life98: Amber C. Edwards - Change Your PerspectiveALL THE WAY FROM MEXICO!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Amber C. Edwards is a systems builder and integrator who created 30 Day Blaxit, a personal coaching program that teaches Black women how to efficiently experience overseas life - for a month, for a year, or forever. Not only does she work with her clients to create their blaxit plan, but she's also there for the first month in their new country. www.30dayblaxit.com Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.loron...2021-12-1348 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life97: Angel Olausson - Expand Your WorldviewALL THE WAY FROM HONG KONG!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Angel Olausson is originally from Los Angeles but with the world as her playing field. She is a banking professional working within technology in the financial services sector in Hong Kong for over 14 years. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and finance. In her current role at a major financial institution, she develops and executes strategic initiatives set by global and regional leadership teams. She is equally passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and has worked ex...2021-12-0555 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life96: Malikah Kelly - Take Time For Self ReflectionALL THE WAY FROM LEBANON!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Malikah Kelly is a serial expat, frequent traveler and content creator. She was born in New York and has traveled to over 20 countries. Malikah first moved abroad to Italy, and is currently living in Beirut, Lebanon. You can find her on Instagram and YouTube at Where is Malikah to learn more about how to make travel part of your lifestyle and plan for your move abroad. www.youtube.com/c/whereismalikah www.instagram.com/whereismalikah Peeling Back the Layers of Your Li...2021-11-2821 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life95: Lori L. Tharps - Have A Vision For Your LifeALL THE WAY FROM SPAIN!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Lori L. Tharps is an award-winning author, freelance journalist and podcast host. She is a recognized voice in the areas of race, identity politics and African American culture. The author of three critically acclaimed nonfiction books, Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America (St. Martin’s Press) Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain (Atria) and Same Family, Different Colors: Confronting Colorism in America’s Diverse Families (Beacon), Tharps uses her words to ignite social change. A newly arrive...2021-11-221h 03
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life94: Jewells Chambers - Be Open To The NewnessALL THE WAY FROM ICELAND!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Jewells Chambers is a native New Yorker who fell in love with an Icelander and eventually moved to the country in 2016. Iceland quickly captured her heart. Her fascination with learning about the rich culture, history, language, and nature led to her starting All Things Iceland - an award-winning podcast and YouTube channel. Showcasing life as an expat who is learning the Icelandic language and providing travelers with insight on what to see and do certainly keeps her life interesting and exciting. ...2021-11-151h 17
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life93: Lisa Vanterpool - Use Your VoiceALL THE WAY FROM GERMANY!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Lisa Vanterpool's PR background means she’s licensed to take people out and chat them up over drinks; her time in London means she can do it in a British accent. She got started in PR in New York working with authors and book publishers at InkWell Management. After almost two years she had built the PR department from the ground up and secured press for clients in publications such as Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, CNN, New York Ma...2021-11-0739 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life92: Ashlee Braxton - Life Is GoodALL THE WAY FROM SPAIN!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Ashlee Braxton began her passion for coaching after spending 10 years working in various industries. She started her journey in the music industry evolving into talent and tour managing. After moving to Paris, she transitioned into a communications role in education and leading company culture with supporting leadership in the fintech and blockchain sector. After 5 years in Paris, she now pursues entrepreneurship in Barcelona with her own coaching company, Quantum Leap Coaching, catering to company and career coaching. She is the h...2021-10-3157 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life91: Dagny Zenovia - I Can Trust MyselfALL THE WAY FROM GHANA!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Dagny Zenovia is a digital creator based in Accra, Ghana. She produces lifestyle content showcasing short stories and fashion, documenting her journey as a Diasporan living and working in Ghana, and discussing topics ranging from holistic lifestyle to cultural identity. Dagny is also the founder of Bandele Muse, an inner-galactic African life and style experience featuring exquisite style, magical stories, and a wholesome community. She geeks out on Afrofuturism books, gadgets for media production, and Korean dramas. www.dagnyzenovia.com2021-10-2547 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life90: Karen M. Ricks - Start Before You're ReadyALL THE WAY FROM ALBANIA!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Karen M. Ricks is a Christian wife, Worldschooling mom, and a nomadic chef. Teaching for 25 years, she has been a Montessorian since her own preschool days. She holds Montessori teaching certifications for guiding children from infancy through elementary. She has cooked professionally, in restaurants, commercial kitchens, and private homes on four different continents over the last decade. After 10 years of teaching in central Japan, where Karen founded and operated her own international Montessori school, she sold it all to begin a nomadic life of...2021-10-1749 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life89: Ntokozo Ncogwane - Think About What You Think AboutALL THE WAY FROM GERMANY!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Dynamic with a global view, Ntokozo Ncogwane is gifted with a sharp mind and an innate ability to connect with others. She is the partner marketing manager in a global organization, where her responsibilities include developing strategy, managing co-marketing campaigns, maximizing brand equity and creative to deliver business and customer value. She thrives on her role as a mother, which she credits to helping her manage challenges, particularly those that expand the company’s reach & deliver business results. Equal...2021-10-101h 17
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life088: Rometris Davis-Wright – My Purpose UnfoldingALL THE WAY FROM NORWAY!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Rometris Davis-Wright is an Inspirer, Speaker, Author and Mentor with over 20 years of experience and extensive study in personal self-development and healing with a strong background in leadership. Her passion also includes public speaking engagements that encourages living an inspired life of authenticity, empowerment and confidence. Rometris has helped inspire and transform the lives of thousands of clients internationally, from many different walks of life and backgrounds through her speaking events, private sessions and courses both online and in-person. 2021-10-031h 08
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life087: Najoh Tita-Reid – Curate The Life You WantALL THE WAY FROM SWITZERLAND!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Najoh Tita-Reid is the Global Chief Marketing Officer for Logitech, where her responsibilities include worldwide marketing, brand equity, creative, branded and DTC ecommerce sites, and marketing transformation. Tita-Reid was inspired to join the technology industry in order to directly contribute to the meaningful advances the industry can make in improving lives. Prior to joining Logitech in 2020, Tita-Reid was Global Chief Marketing Officer and Member of the Executive Board at Hero AG, where she built the company's first truly global innovation p...2021-09-2545 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life086: Stephanie Perry – If You Never Try You Will Never KnowINTERNATIONAL HOUSE SITTER!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad At age 41, Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to travel the world for a year on her savings. She visited 12 countries in 12 months all on just $1200 per month. Now she's a year-round house sitter and pet sitter who helps Black women take a career break to travel on a budget by house sitting on her website Vaycarious.com. Get your House Sitter Toolkit to travel more and spend less. housesit.vaycarious.com/toolkit So...2021-09-1950 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life085: Kisha Hugh-Abban – Take A Leap Of FaithALL THE WAY FROM CHINA!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Kisha Hugh-Abban is a first-generation American born to Jamaican parents and is a product of the New York City Public School System. Kisha has a deep passion for school counseling and enjoys helping students navigate through the college application process. A firm supporter of Historical Black Colleges and Universities, she credits the NBC hit series “A Different World” and Spike Lee’s “School Daze” for shaping her college experience. She is a graduate of the College of New Rochelle, where she earned...2021-09-1253 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life084: Juanita Ingram - Change Represents OpportunityALL THE WAY FROM TAIWAN!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Vegan enthusiast Juanita Ingram is an American licensed attorney, filmmaker, author, and actress currently living in Taipei, Taiwan, and formerly residing in London She is a wife, mother of two, and is the Founder and CEO of Purpose Productions Inc., a 501(c)3 women-led production company. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Tennessee State University and her MBA and Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Memphis. She is also the founder of Dress for Success Gre...2021-09-051h 31
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life083: Natasha Shazana Evans – Allow Yourself To DreamALL THE WAY FROM MALAYSIA!!! Natasha Shazana Evans is co-founder of Soko, a female empowered bra brand based in Malaysia. Soko prioritizes comfort, represents everyday women and makes bra shopping fun. Natasha is a first-time founder that left her corporate role in New York City behind to pursue the entrepreneurship route because she strongly believes that bra shopping demands a new standard – one that aligns to the values of women today, feels relatable, and brings joy to an otherwise frustrating experience. Natasha is also passionate about supporting local brands and startups, sharing stories through her IGTV series of found...2021-08-2153 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life082: Zehra Mahoon – See Beyond The LimitationsALL THE WAY FROM CANADA!!! Zehra Mahoon is a master mindset and law of attraction coach and manifesting expert. She is the author of twelve books on these subjects and the creator of the Unlimited 40 day law of attraction workout and the Unlimited 365 Mastermind. After committing to completely transforming her self-worth in 2006, she went from being massively in debt to owning multiple properties and creating a thriving business, as well as healing her relationships. Zehra’s books are based on a visual, diagrammatic approach to law of attraction. She breaks down complicated concepts into small bite size pieces linke...2021-08-151h 01
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life081: Tayo Rockson – Use Your Difference To Make A DifferenceTayo Rockson is a writer, speaker, consultant, podcaster, professor, co-founder and brand strategist at UYD Management - a strategic consulting firm that empowers organizations to incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion practices. As the son of a diplomat, Tayo grew up understanding the nuances of multicultural diversity while living on four continents. He leveraged his experiences to establish himself as an authority in communicating effectively across cultures and personal branding. He graced various stages to share his knowledge including TEDx, the prestigious Chautauqua Institution, and the United Nations. Tayo is the host of As Told by Nomads, a podcast ranked in the top 5 tier of the Top 25 Business...2021-08-081h 02
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life080: Shreya Sharan Pawar – Who Am IALL THE WAY FROM INDIA!!! Shreya Sharan Pawar is an online marketing strategist & a business coach who empowers creative women entrepreneurs in India. Shreya is the founder of Womenpreneur Academy - India’s first online learning platform for solo Womenpreneurs through which she aims to help women learn various aspects of building an online business like branding, social media marketing, designing etc. Her mission is to help women feel supported, and confident as she provides them knowledge that they can use to grow their business, be financially independent and have high self esteem. www.shreyasharanpawar.com Peeling Back the...2021-08-0125 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life079: Sommer Nisbet – Making Sense Of Our LivesALL THE WAY FROM HONG KONG!!! Sommer Nisbet is an Australian expat who has been living in Hong Kong for the past 15 years. She is the Regional HR Director for a publicly listed recruitment agency. Sommer spends the majority of her time making sure the agency has the right people with the right skills and values to help the company succeed. In addition, as a member of the HR community in Hong Kong, she invests time sharing connections, experiences and advice with a wide range of people across a number of sectors and walks of life. In her person...2021-07-2649 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life078: Kirsty Salisbury – Squeeze The Juice Out Of LifeALL THE WAY FROM NEW ZEALAND!!! Kirsty Salisbury is a speaker, podcaster, and coach who speaks straight from the heart. Her talks explore the topics of death, resilience, and regrets, and how we can create opportunity through effective habits. Through her own story of overcoming death and paralysis at a young age, Kirsty is inspiring many people to make meaningful change in their lives. Today, Kirsty blends her experience as an established wellness professional, her private coaching business, and her research in the areas of resilience, habits, and long-term happiness to help empower others with...2021-07-1857 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life077: Dr. Maame Afua Nikabs - Create Your Own OpportunitiesALL THE WAY FROM ENGLAND!!! Dr. Maame Afua Nikabs is a linguist, race and equity consultant, and a cross-cultural communication specialist. She is the founder of LingLab Consult, specializing in business communication, diversity, inclusion and equity training and consultancy. She has extensive experience using linguistics to answer and solve challenges in various disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Technology, & Mathematics (STEM), and the media. She hosts a weekly Language Matters podcast and is also an academic fellow at Africa No Filter. Maame holds a Ph.D. in linguistics from Queen Mary, University of London and is a...2021-07-1149 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life076: Aprille Franks – Honoring How You FeelAprille Franks, CEO & President of Aprille & Co. is a master community builder and digital product launch strategist to WOMXN. Her super power is galvanizing online communities, social media content marketing and sales. Aprille’s mission is to close the gender pay gap by helping women make more money through entrepreneurship; which allows her clients to also create job opportunities that pay women fairly. Her clients are coaches, subject matter experts and speakers looking to change their life, impact others and make a great living while doing it WITHOUT subscribing to hustle culture. Driven and non-negotiable when it co...2021-07-0440 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life075: Emma Dhesi – More Than EnoughALL THE WAY FROM SCOTLAND!!! Emma Dhesi writes women’s fiction. She began writing seriously while a stay at home mum with 3 pre-school children. By changing her mindset, being consistent and developing confidence, Emma has gone from having a collection of handwritten notes to fully written, edited and published novels. Having experienced first-hand how writing changes lives, Emma now helps beginner writers find the time and confidence to write their first novel. www.emmadhesi.com Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C...2021-06-2743 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life074: Sheila V – Courageously Live Your TruthALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRALIA!!! Sheila Vijeyarasa has mastered the art of blending two diametrically opposite careers. She is a Corporate Leader, Spiritual Teacher and Mentor and exceptionally talented Medium and Psychic Reader. Sheila is the founder of Empowering Intuition. She was also the CFO of a global publishing company. Sheila’s natural mediumistic and psychic abilities have been passed down through multiple generations in her family. Sheila has cultivated her skills in mediumship at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College (London), college of spiritualism and psychic sciences. She has immersed herself in learning Re...2021-06-2050 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life073: Natsune Oki – Get Comfortable In Uncomfortable SituationsALL THE WAY FROM JAPAN!!! Natsune Oki is the host of LifeUpEducationTV, a public speaker, the author of the book called "The Game Of Self Domination," and the managing director of an international project management service called ForeignConnect. After graduating from high school, Natsune went to the U.S. and studied business & economics. She’s worked in and with multiple small to middle-sized tech companies while she was still a student where she realized her passion for entrepreneurship & her life mission to contribute to the progress of humanity. She then worked as a digital marketer at a...2021-06-1342 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life072: Simona Spilak - Discover Your CapabilitiesALL THE WAY FROM SLOVENIA!!! Simona Spilak is an executive coach to world-class leaders who need a coach and confidant to help them successfully navigate their world of responsibilities, opportunities and high stakes decision making. "As a world-class leader you're bound to leave a legacy, let's make sure it's a positive one." Her insights on how top leaders can navigate their careers and the far-reaching consequences of their decisions - at work and at home - have been featured in various business magazines and podcasts for leaders and entrepreneurs. Simona helps powerful business leaders and...2021-06-0547 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life071: René Murata - The Willingness To Be VulnerableALL THE WAY FROM ITALY!!! It’s no secret that working in a male-dominated industry as a woman has its drawbacks. From getting screamed at by bosses to being overlooked by male colleagues and judged by other women, René Murata has experienced it all. But after 15 years of navigating the challenges of working as a female physicist alongside male chemical engineers, she began to realize that the mold she had been forcing herself into just didn’t fit. Then, once she set up her own consulting business in the area of process safety management, she start...2021-05-3041 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life070: Sherrell Hubbard - A Broken Spirit Can HealSherrell Hubbard is an experienced actor, television & radio personality, master of ceremony, and model. Her on-camera work has been featured on FOX, ABC, and NBC affiliates across the country. On radio, she is experienced as on-air talent and covers traffic & weather as an anchor and producer for iHeart Radio. A professional emcee and interviewer, she has effectively engaged guests from all walks of life all across the globe. www.sherrellhubbard.com Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com 2021-05-231h 03
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life069: Katrina Massey - Give Yourself GraceSEASON 2 WE'RE BACK!!! Katrina Massey is a mother, wife, Realtor, and a victim’s advocate and national speaker on domestic minor sex trafficking (DMST). She began her career in restaurant management, breaking racial barriers of becoming the first African American female General Manager of one of the top restaurants in Atlanta. She went on to manage over $6 million in revenue and provided employment to survivors of sex trafficking. Her heart to heart work is very personal. Having been exploited in the commercial sex industry as a teenager in Atlanta and New York, Katrina impacts the lives...2021-05-091h 16
Peeling Back the Layers of Your LifeSeason 2 Promo: Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® PodcastSEASON 2 DEBUTS MAY 10, 2021!!! Thank you so much for listening to Season 1. I greatly appreciate your support! Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com Copyright ©2021 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved2021-05-0800 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life068: Eva Baskova Valovska - Believe In The VisionALL THE WAY FROM SLOVAKIA!!! After studying media communications, Eva spent more than eight years at Fleming, an events company organizing conferences and training programs around the world. She started as a junior marketer, before later leading several successful corporate projects in Dubai and working as a global marketing director and board member. After Fleming, Eva went on to found Event Advisor to bring more transparency into the business events industry. The startup offers a full list of business events rated by a unique quality rating technology and ticketing options in one place. ...2020-05-2524 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life067: Derrick Butts - Change The Strategy Not The VisionDerrick Butts is a master motivator, communicator and influencer. He is the founder of Assist U2 Win, a global organization designed to connect people to their unique purpose in an atmosphere of mutual collaboration. This passion to motivate others has been a theme of his life beginning as early as 1996 graduating from Martin High School in Arlington, Texas as a basketball All Star Athlete. Athletic teamwork helped to mold him. The attitude of interdependent relationships set on a common course during years of being on the court inspired him. His own contribution to the team pushed him to...2020-05-1847 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life066: Precious L. Williams - Adversity Made Me BetterHave you ever met a full-figured diva who has taken the business world by storm and won BIG? Well now you have! Precious L. Williams, also affectionately known as the #KillerPitchMaster, can help you #slayallcompetition with her “killer” elevator pitches, media pitches, and investor pitches. Precious is a world class master communicator who works with successful women entrepreneurs and helps them take their professional pitching and speaking skills to the next level. With over 24 years of experience in creating unique branding, speaking, and marketing techniques, Williams trains her clients and sales teams at Fortune 100 companies how to remain authentic and tra...2020-05-1144 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life065: Chad Harrigan - Hope on DemandChad Harrigan lives by one rule above all else..."Life doesn't just get to happen to you. You get to happen to Life". Chad is a Life Consultant and graduate of Oakwood University. He became an ICF Certified Coach, by way of a Masters program in Leadership and Executive Coaching from The University of Texas at Dallas. He believes that greatness is a journey, and not a destination. He makes it his job to help people find the opportunities hidden in their challenges. He helps his clients find strength and courage to take on the world. He brings humor...2020-05-041h 06
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life064: Danique Sipkes - Give Yourself A Little Present Every DayALL THE WAY FROM BALI, INDONESIA I am a girl from Rotterdam with a Bachelor in Business just not ready for that 9 to 5 life. Since I was a little girl, I always had the ambition to start my own business, this dream became reality when I was 18 years old. I started my first business in high school. Even though it wasn't a mind-blowing business, I learned so much from this. After I graduated high school, I started my study Entrepreneurship at the Business school in Rotterdam. During my study I s...2020-04-2628 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life063: Autumn Simmons - Greatness Doesn't Happen OvernightAutumn Simmons is the creator-producer-writer-star of the award-winning sitcom web series, The Quirk Chronicles. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she debuts her upcoming memoir-essay, I, Quirky Girl, this summer in 2020, detailing aspects of her upbringing, including how she developed and launched her quirky YouTube web show. Employing mother wit and satire, Simmons divulges her most introspective thoughts on women’s issues and female empowerment in relation to: beauty, gender, race, religion, politics, relationships and wellness. Simmons has earned her BA in Communications from Wesleyan College and her MFA in Creative Writing from Rosemont College. 2020-04-2053 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life062: Kendal S. Turner – Trust What You Know Not What You ThinkKendal S. Turner is an Atlanta based Spoken Word Artist, Print Model, Actress, Motivational Speaker and Best Selling Author. In addition to three books of poetry, "Broken Yet Sustained By God", "Anatomy of the Soul" and "Epiphany", she has also published a page turning autobiography titled "Thick Skin" and her latest book "The Power of 22" is an Amazon Best Seller. Kendal's modeling career led to features in Essence Magazines' first natural hair edition, Lord & Cliff Hair Products Ambassador, and modeling for The Housewives of Atlanta's Dwight Eubanks. Kendal was recently featured on BET Black Girls Ro...2020-04-131h 09
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life060: Dr. Alexander L. Gabbin – Go All The Way UpSPECIAL EDITION!!! HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!! FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION Accounting professor Alexander Gabbin was born on September 6, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. Gabbin earned his B.A. degree in economics and mathematics from Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1967. He went on to earn his M.B.A. degree from the University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois in 1970 and his Ph.D. degree in accounting from Temple University, Graduate School of Business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1986.Gabbin became a certified public accountant in the State of Illinois in 1971 and in the State o...2020-04-031h 14
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life059: Shereen Öberg – Positive Thinking Changes BehaviorALL THE WAY FROM SWEDEN!!! My mission is to create a higher positive vibration in the world, connecting with loving and light beings. Law of Positivism is a way of being and living, in total love and gratitude. I am a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher, Reiki III practitioner, doula, student of Chinese Medicine and on a deep spiritual journey. I am the creator of Law of Positivism Instagram and Podcast. I also work with the Tarot and Oracle card readings to guide others on their path. I created Law of Positivism as a way to share...2020-03-2348 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life058: Velera Wilson - Do The WorkVelera Wilson is a speaker, author, and consultant who has spent over fifteen years leading marketing strategy and driving millions in revenue for Fortune 500 brands including AT&T, Fiserv and Verifone. She is also the founder of Positive Identity, a company that helps ambitious women lead with confidence in their career, relationships, and everyday life. Some of her most popular written guides include “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting Fear Override,” and “Four Tips to Nail Your Next Interview,” and shows women how to own their professional worth. Recognized as a female l...2020-03-1635 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life057: Karen Newell - Living In A Mindful UniverseKAREN NEWELL CO-FOUNDER, SACRED ACOUSTICS As an innovator in the emerging field of brainwave entrainment audio meditation, Karen Newell empowers others in their journeys of self-discovery. Using Sacred Acoustics recordings, she teaches how to enter and engage your own consciousness in order to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and develop intuition. Her lifelong interest in ancient cultures and sacred sites catalyzed her drive to understand the purpose of our existence. She became fascinated with esoteric spiritual texts and sought alternate explanations for humanity’s collective history. In her search for answers, it was cl...2020-03-0952 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life056: Leila Andersson - Deepen Your Search To Find YourselfALL THE WAY FROM SWEDEN!!! Leila Andersson is a holistic healer and educator. She’s a certified mindfulness instructor, yoga teacher, therapist and motivational coach. For years her official story was 9 to 5 and corporate. Now she inspires through writing, speaking and leading. She intuitively coaches groups and clients in emotional and spiritual healing, stress management and creativity. She runs health trainings and the business together with her husband. Her mission is reconnecting the collective body-mind-heart disconnect. www.holisticrebels.com Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loro...2020-03-0244 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life055: CRISTNA Quinones - I Got ThisCRISTNA Quinones is an Atlanta native and Brand Ambassador of the National Black and Latino Council. Tropical/Pop Singer-Songwriter "CRISTNA" continues to grow along with her city of Atlanta as it is recognized as the southern epicenter for cultivating great music. All the more reason for CRISTNA'S unique musical sound, that was inspired by her Hispanic-American roots. CRISTNA continues to amaze, captivate and electrify audiences across the country with her powerful vocal and high energy performances at events. CRISTNA'S stark diversity, some would say, to her stunning creative accomplishments, and other aspects that makes her upcoming proj...2020-02-2434 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life053: Diana Poulsen - Become A Conscious Leader Of Your LifeALL THE WAY FROM DENMARK!!! Diana Poulsen is a visionary woman, teacher, transformational coach and mentor for men and women who are ascending into their true purpose. Diana supports conscious thought leaders, change makers and the ones who are here to be of service in finding their personal power, authentic expression, resilience and determination to carry their message in ever changing world. She utilizes transformational coaching, Akashic Record consulting, subconscious healing therapy, Kundalini yoga methods, Enneagram psychology, astrology, quantum physics, mindfulness, yoga practices and conscious business development to support men and women though...2020-02-0936 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life052: Malcolm "MJ" Harris - Change The Story You Tell Yourself About YourselfFEATURED BY OPRAH!!! Malcolm “MJ” Harris is an internationally recognized lifestyle and business influencer who has been featured by Oprah, USA Today and Black Enterprise... He has a global reach of over 8 million people each month - across social media and TV. In addition to this, he is the CEO and founder of National Care Financial Group, which is one of America's largest African-American owned financial services firms. MJ’s rise began when he started creating empowering and aspirational digital content about lessons learned from his path of achieving success after overcoming a childhood surrounded by abus...2020-02-0253 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life051: Nicola Gianluca Raimondi - In The FlowALL THE WAY FROM DENMARK!!! Nicola Gianluca Raimondi, born in Italy in 1974, studies law and starts a forensic career that he decides to leave to devote himself to the study of Marketing, Business Management, Transformational Psychology and Coaching. He has been a Senior Director abroad for more than 15 years for Multinationals (Tobacco first and Renewable Energy afterwards), Lecturer, Mentor for Entrepreneurial Programs and Universities, Life & Business International Coach. Since he was young he has been dedicated to esoteric and oriental studies and for 27 years he has been practicing and teaching AIKIDO. He lives i...2020-01-2644 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life050: Edyta Gromacka - Go Deeper To Make A Real ConnectionALL THE WAY FROM DENMARK!!! Edyta Gromacka is One Woman Army She is an Entrepreneur, Video Producer, VJ, TV Host and global projects organiser with Ancient Psychology™. She brings value to companies, and recently trained LEGO Risk Management Team in Denmark on how to be brave and sometimes sacrifice your individual goals for team goals. She also trains students and individual clients during workshops and online e-learning courses. She is driven by creating Digital Content and Visual Storytelling and uses her creativity to bring value to others by producing videos. She loves organising events using non...2020-01-1327 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life049: Dr. Anise Mastin - It's A Matter Of ChoiceDr. Anise Mastin - Managing Director, Reach Marketing Group Anise Mastin is a strategic partner driving growth and positive disruption with 10+ years of senior leadership across IT, Fintech, Telecom, Travel and Healthcare. Anise currently leads a marketing agency developing and implementing cross-channel initiatives aligned to business imperatives for B2B and B2C clients. Anise previously held positions with increasing levels of responsibility at IBM, as Senior Marketing Program Director in multiple business units including Microelectronics, Small & Medium Business, Industry and Growth Initiatives. Prior to joining IBM, Anise led software development and IT strategy as a...2020-01-0638 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life048: Morgan Paige Carter - Just Go And Take The LeapALL THE WAY FROM COLOMBIA!!! At the end of 2018, Global Vlogger Morgan Paige Carter decided to quit everything she knew, including her job and college to move to the country Colombia and chase her dreams to become an international Superstar. She influences the world in a positive way and shows people that it is possible to learn a completely different foreign language and culture. She has always loved the Spanish culture, people, and music. In the states, she was bored, lost, and couldn’t help but feel like she was missing something in her life. Morgan’s escap...2019-12-3126 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life047: Madeleine Black - Feel The Fear And Do It AnywayALL THE WAY FROM UNITED KINGDOM!!! Madeleine Black has an unusual personal story which she uses to inspire and motivate others. She chose to forgive the two men who gang raped her at thirteen years old and she shares her story for many reasons. She wants to end the shame, stigma and silence surrounding sexual violence enabling others to find their voice, whatever their story is. She wants people to know that it’s not what happens to us that is important but what we do with it. She will show how changing her mindset tappe...2019-12-3024 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life046: Vibecke Garnaas - Soul to SoulALL THE WAY FROM NORWAY!!! Vibecke has, since childhood, had contact with energies from different dimensions. Her Spirit Guide Zarius, has been a strong influence in awakening her to discover her ability as a channel so that she can today share wisdom, insight and knowledge about the spiritual human being through her work as a Spiritual Teacher, Speaker and Channel. Guided by Spirit, Vibecke founded the non-profit foundation Soul Energy in Motion in 2017. The soul purpose of the foundation is too assist in the creation of a new earth. Vibecke uses her soul r...2019-12-2559 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life045: Jannecke Øinæs - Follow Your IntuitionALL THE WAY FROM NORWAY!!! Jannecke Øinæs is a former musical theatre artist in Norway. She has studied theatre at Circle In the Square Theatre School in New York and have played roles such as Annie in Annie, Beth in Oliver, Tallulah in Bugsy Malone, Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Liesl in The Sound of Music, Rizzo in Grease, Cecilie Dahr Hove in the TV-series Hotel Caesar and Rødnissejenta in “Jul i Blåfjell”. As a singer she has released her own solo album as a child (1989), been a co-singer on many m...2019-12-2340 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life044: Alison Rakotonirina – Step Into Your Fear And Find Your CourageALL THE WAY FROM MADAGASCAR!!! Alison Rakotonirina is a Colorado Girl transplanted to France in 2013 and then to Madagascar in 2018. With my childhood spent frolicking in the Rocky Mountains, my first love is nature, physical geography, and sleeping under the stars, but I need people. I’ll try just about anything once. I enjoy most things I try. My grandmothers and all the strong women in my family have been my inspiration for years; they also taught me my great loves of baking, cooking, traveling, and doing yoga. All this given that one of them ne...2019-12-1836 min
Loronda Inspires GreatnessPeeling Back the Layers of Your Life®Loronda Inspires Greatness international podcast gives listeners a quick inspirational thought-provoking message to brighten their day. Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life®podcast is available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Google Music, Alexa, iHeart Radio, Tunein Radio, Spotify, Pandora, and Stitcher as well as www.peelinglayers.libsyn.com Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® podcast is a place where ordinary people go to reveal their greatness. Host Loronda C. Giddens interviews ordinary people who become extraordinary when they share their greatness with the world. It's a conversational style format that gives...2019-12-1600 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life043: Estefanía Zárate Angarita – Thinking About Change Doesn't Make Change HappenALL THE WAY FROM DENMARK!!! Estefanía Zárate Angarita is a journalist originally from Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia, where she worked several years as a reporter at the most-viewed national newscast. She lives in Denmark, where she studied the first year of her Masters Degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation with Business and Financial Journalism specialism, thanks to an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship that was awarded to her in 2016. She spent the second year of her postgraduate studies in London and since then she has been working as an independent journalist, producing her own show (#The...2019-12-1542 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life042: Luana Ribeira – The Exact Right Time Is NowALL THE WAY FROM PORTUGAL!!! Bestselling author, speaker and orchestrator of daring publicity campaigns, Luana Riberia helps coaches and entrepreneurs to connect with a larger audience. If you have something you want everyone to see and talk about, or a great idea you want to develop, Luana will help you to rise to the top of your game and become the Influencer on everyone’s lips. With appearances on FOX TV, ITV, BBC and Channel 4, Luana is as comfortable in front of the camera as she is in a one-to-one situation. After be...2019-12-1146 minLoronda Inspires GreatnessLoronda C. GiddensLoronda Inspires Greatness international podcast gives listeners a quick inspirational thought-provoking message to brighten their day. Loronda Inspires Greatness Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondacgiddens.com2019-12-1000 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life041: Zachariah Bourne – You're The Common Denominator In All SituationsALL THE WAY FROM THAILAND!!! Zachariah Bourne is a personal development and dating coach. Zachariah emphasizes self-development through happiness, focus and self-love. He has been empowering lives through personal coaching sessions, radio interviews, articles, and TV appearances. His passion is sharing uplifting ideas to help people create radically better lives. https://www.youtube.com/zachariahbourne Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com Copyright ©2019 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved2019-12-0740 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life038: Dr. Felicia Wilson – Seize The OpportunityDr. Felicia Wilson is a speaker, author, and teacher with over twenty years of social work experience. She has worked as a mental health clinician, coach, and professor. Over the years, Dr. Wilson has earned several degrees: Ph.D., Human Services with a concentration in social work and community services from Capella University, Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University, Master of Business Administration from Saint Leo University, and Bachelor of Social Work degree from Alabama State University. She is a licensed master social worker in the state of Georgia and a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II...2019-11-2435 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life037: Hugh E. Rowden – The Way You Make People Feel MattersHugh E. Rowden is Senior Vice President and Head of Engagement Initiatives & Outreach, Community Relations at Wells Fargo & Company. As member of the Community Relations Executive Leadership Team, Hugh leads national teams which include an “Innovation initiatives team, a management collaboration team, and a housing outreach team” focusing on critical enterprise-wide community engagement initiatives for housing issues, as well as a host of other responsibilities. He often say’s “we’re problem solvers” that connect Wells Fargo to some of the communities’ most pressing needs. Hugh’s responsible for leading initiatives and collaboration with national nonprofit organizations, local housing counselin...2019-11-1838 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life036: Dr. Alexander Adoo – Enjoy The ProcessDr. Adoo is a proficient management professional with multidisciplinary skill sets covering collegiate instruction, and 10+ years of education, training, organizational leadership and professional development. His research interests focus on how employee work motivation and wellbeing are affected by organizational change and uncertain employment relations. The specific deliverables include job insecurity, organizational change, work-related stressors, coping, health outcomes, psychological climate, motivation and performance in contemporary working life, employee wellbeing, public health, internal marketing and workplace spirituality. Dr. Adoo was an Assistant Professor of Management at the College of Adult and Professional Programs (CAPP) at Shorter University, a private, coeducational, liberal...2019-11-1144 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life035: Kay Y. Wallace – 2020 Is The Year of Perfect Vision As President and CEO of the National Black MBA Association®, Kay Y. Wallace brings vast experience with an impressive track record in building strategy and delivering results. Kay served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, where she managed day-to-day operations of the $1.7 billion international project including construction, finance, logistics, games operations, administration, technology, project management, program scheduling and integration. Her professional strengths were next visible on a global stage in post-apartheid South Africa, where she created the first organizational capability strategy for The Coca-Cola Company’s Southern African division. Wallace’s work...2019-11-0256 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life034: Anthony S. Muiruri – Remove The Limits You Place Upon YourselfALL THE WAY FROM GREECE!!! Anthony S. Muiruri is a Motivational Speaker and Trainer whose passion is seeing individuals achieve their greatest dreams and aspirations. He loves to inspire young adults and grown ups too to live right and pure lives for themselves and the society at large. He has been invited to schools and colleges, churches and to business events with great results from people who apply tips and advice shared in his speeches far and wide. www.anthonymuiruri.com Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, an...2019-10-2631 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life033: Collins Odhiambo – Self-Awareness is KeyALL THE WAY FROM KENYA!!! Collins is a Mindset Coach and Transformational Speaker who inspires individuals to believe in themselves, work smart, set goals and achieve success through his (mentorship)seminars/workshops. He is the founder of Collins Elevates Africa, a brand focused on helping people shift their mindsets and raise their potential. He has learned how to leverage from setbacks in his life and bounce back through intentional self development. - Dr. Kinyanjui speakers award Champion 2018. - He hosts monthly transformational events. - He has been...2019-10-0741 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life032: Chetan Yallapurkar – What We Speak Has InfluenceALL THE WAY FROM INDIA!!! Chetan Yallapurkar believes in infinite possibilities. He is an entrepreneur turned avid golfer who is a sports fanatic and travel enthusiast. He is the founder of Honeymoon Havens which is India’s exclusive couple focused leisure travel company and Mighty Sports that aims at promoting Sports for all. With his focus on golf, he currently is aiming to master the sport as he finds it mentally challenging. His ability to understand the challenging situation to then confidently come up with strategy has been truly commendable. Being a sportsman, he nev...2019-09-2846 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life031: Savitha Hosamane – Meditation Helped Me Peel The LayersALL THE WAY FROM INDIA!!! Savitha Hosamane is an entrepreneur, author and is on a journey to empower the inner being joyfully to attain work-life harmony. An instrumentation engineer by qualification and now a Joyful engineer by choice, she conducts workshops to nurture and build high performance, healthy and happy workplace culture. Has been awarded patent-incentive by KCTU, Government of Karnataka for the first functional prototype of Laughing chair- an intelligent seating arrangement to relieve stress. Her venture Hasovan has been chosen as a creative start-up and has been showcased in a short-movie. Also chosen among...2019-09-2315 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your LifePeeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast TrailerPeeling Back the Layers of Your Life® podcast is a place where ordinary people go to reveal their greatness. Host Loronda C. Giddens interviews ordinary people who become extraordinary when they share their greatness with the world. It's a conversational style format that gives guests a comfortable space to share how they transformed their life to reveal their greatness. Layers are anything hindering you from getting to your next level of greatness. Layers can be guilt, shame, fear, anger, self-doubt, procrastination, mommy issues, daddy issues, lack of confidence, feelings of unworthiness, or money issues. The list goes o...2019-09-1600 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life030: J. Lee-Coley – Am I Good EnoughAn early traveler and public servant, J. Lee-Coley has spent time living on every coast of America. Jonathan "Jazz" started his career early as a child actor, appearing in films and tv shows seen on Nickelodeon, CBS, NBC, TNT, and more. Similarly, his activism started at the tender age of 9 yrs old when he founded Jazz’s Friendz Foundation. Through his organization, he brought gifts and fun to under-privileged and hospital-bound children in over 40 states. However, after becoming aware of Human Trafficking at fifteen he left entertainment to tell the world a more important story. Lee...2019-09-1542 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life029: Andre Albritton – The Millennials Next DoorAndre Albritton is a nationally recognized personal finance expert among millennials and centennials where he inspires others to reach excellence in finance. He is the president of The Millennials Next Door, a company dedicated to teaching young professionals how to manage money and build wealth. His popular bucket approach to personal finances has helped simplify how to reach financial freedom and redefine wealth. His work has been featured on Comcast, Operation Hope, Blavity, HBCU Wall Street, His & Her Money and much more media platforms. Dedicated to helping millennials reach freedom he is becoming a household name for ambitious millennials...2019-09-0942 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life028: Angel L. Oliver – Don't Give Up Keep GoingAngel L. Oliver was born in a small town in North Mississippi by the name of Holly Springs where she was reared and educated. She is the proud mother of two handsome young men and elated grandmother of two amazing girls. At the age of 14 she became pregnant with the oldest of two sons. Her family has been her source of motivation and inspiration behind her success and the key element to her professional and personal platforms. Being driven and ambitious has always been apart of her personality and has aided her in overcoming challenging adversities and stereotypes. 2019-09-0234 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life027: Monique Rivarde – My Son Didn't Die In VainOn Sunday, November 7, 2010, Bobby Tillman, a Georgia teenager was randomly selected and beaten to death by four teens outside of a local get together. Bobby was brutally murdered, but inadvertently started a nationwide movement. At the age of 18, Bobby had such a bright future ahead of him; with a focus on giving back, working hard, and making a difference in other's lives. Today, his Mother, Monique Rivarde, carries a banner and message of love, acceptance, and tolerance through volunteer work, rallies, and speaking engagements across the state of Georgia and beyond. BFAM, Inc. is an organization founded by B...2019-08-261h 06
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life026: Sujit Lalwani – Do It NowALL THE WAY FROM INDIA!!! Sujit Lalwani is an Inspirational Speaker who has addressed more than 5 million people and is also the Founder of Inspiration Unlimited, the online Media that has a million readers today. He is the author of Life Simplified! which is a simple coffee-table read solving complex problems of life for youngsters (14-28 years of age). He was awarded the Connecting The World Award at 1LifeFullyLived Conference held in Nov 2015 in Sacramento, USA and he has been a returning Ambassador for One Young World for 8 years. He is now a FIDE-rated Chess Player too. 2019-08-1853 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life025: Gabrielle Claiborne – Transformation Is A Journey Not A DestinationGabrielle Claiborne is Co-founder and CEO of Transformation Journeys Worldwide, an inclusion training and consulting firm with a transgender focus. She travels extensively, helping corporations on the journey of transforming their work environments into fully trans-inclusive cultures. Gabrielle has been an out and active transwoman since 2010. She serves on the Executive Board of Atlanta Pride, on the Trans Task Force of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, on the City of Atlanta’s LGBTQ Mayoral Advisory Council, and on the Board of the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. In 2018, Gabrielle received the Georgia Small Business Ad...2019-08-1144 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life014: Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon – You Never Fail If You LearnDr. Lakeysha Hallmon is the founder and CEO of the Village Market. Since 2016, Dr. Hallmon has been a transformational leader and speaker by bringing national exposure to black-owned businesses. She has developed an economical vehicle that empowers the Black community through cooperative economics. Dr. Hallmon is a native of Batesville, Mississippi. An educator by passion, she began hosting Master Classes to provide tangible tools, resources, and connections to encourage forward progression as a community. The desire that launched The Village Market ATL only three months later was two-fold: to support socially conscious, community-minded, entrepreneurs and startups of...2019-05-121h 02
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life013: Chana Studley – Trauma Led Me to Peace of Mind ALL THE WAY FROM ISRAEL!!! After her transformational recovery from severe trauma, Chana Studley was part of the Academy Award-winning team for the movie Babe. At the height of a very successful Hollywood career, she left to teach and work with individuals and groups helping them to have a deeper understanding of their own experience and the insights that lead to freedom. She is now a World Health Organization Psychotrauma First Responder, Counselor, and Coach. Chana has just released her debut novel, The Myth of Low Self-Esteem, a story of PTSD, Hollywood, and Hea...2019-05-0556 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life012: Dr. Lakara Foster – Using Your Gifts for GoodDr. Lakara Foster is a proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She currently stars in the new YouTube show "The GIFT”, a web series following her life as a Medium, Minister, and Spiritual Teacher. She shares her gift of helping reunite people with their departed loved ones and giving them the gifts of healing, closure, and peace while helping them to see death, life, and God in a new way. She was nominated Author of the Year for her book The Grown Woman’s Guide to Greatness, a spiritual development tool for women seeking a more powerful exis...2019-04-2942 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life011: Tyrone Webb, Jr. – Get Unstuck and Get StartedTyrone Webb Jr. is a Communications Leader, Marketing Strategist and Network Guru. He is a passionate leader who works to inspire and motivate young professionals and entrepreneurs. Born and raised in the inner city of Newark, New Jersey and having humble beginnings, Tyrone believes in the fundamental importance of service. In 2013, Tyrone created the Tyrone Webb Jr. Scholarship Fund to provide minority business students an opportunity to pursue their education free of financial stress or setbacks. As the Sr. Manager for Global Communications for SAP SuccessFactors, Tyrone has the opportunity to lead global day-to-day communication strategies for th...2019-04-2143 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life010: Joshua T. Berglan – Expressing Gratitude Changes Your LifeJoshua Berglan aka The World’s Mayor is driven to be a voice for the voiceless and empower others to live their truth. Whether it is on stage or behind a microphone on his broadcast Gratitude:UnFiltered, Joshua speaks his unapologetic truth. After living in the shadows for most of his life, he now relentlessly shines a light on a darkness that prevented him from living his best life, blessed, forgiven and free. Joshua is proof that regardless of how nasty ones past may be, God has a purpose for all of it…..and that purpose is good...2019-04-1951 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life009: Nena B. Abdul-Wakeel - It's Okay To Reinvent YourselfNena B. Abdul-Wakeel is a technology coach, motivational speaker and best-selling author using over 30 years of IT management experience to encourage and inspire people to greatness. She is often referred to as a technology interpreter because of her ability to demystify the digital world to those who find it daunting. Her coaching style takes people from dread to excitement as they look to leverage digital tools for their next level. Her mission is to help entrepreneurs to embrace, adopt, and use digital tools to grow their business. Nena is the founder and host of the “Ms. Nena B. Show” and "...2019-04-0832 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life008: Kareem Queeman (Mr. Bake) - Cakes and People Have LayersRaised in Harlem on the sweet streets of Suga Hill, Kareem Queeman affectionately known as Mr. Bake has had a passion for baking since he was 5 years old cooking alongside his grandmother. Mr. Bake learned quickly and decided to further his technique and experience by obtaining a Bachelors in Culinary Arts from Monroe College and a Certification in Restaurant Management from the International Culinary Center, both located in New York City. While earning his degree, Mr. Bake worked with popular local bakeries including Carrot Top Pastries, Make My Cake, Sara Beth Bakery, and Billy’s Bakery. Mr. Ba...2019-03-3159 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life007: Tracey Maxfield - My Journey Through DepressionALL THE WAY FROM CANADA!!! Tracey Maxfield is a nurse with over 36 years of experience. Tracey experienced her first episode of clinical depression in her twenties and lived with chronic depression ever since. However, nothing prepared her for the acute depressive episode she experienced in 2015. After enduring years of intense work place stress, harassment and bullying, she plummeted into an abyss of darkness, hopelessness and despair the likes of which she had never experienced before. Since the release of her book, Escaping the Rabbit Hole: my journey through depression. Tracey has become a...2019-03-2457 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life006: Devin Smith - We Are More Than Our FearsDevin Smith is a young social entrepreneur, passionate about diversity & inclusion, and working with other entrepreneurs to leave a positive mark on communities. Overcoming great adversity, he has learned how to leverage both tragic and triumphant life experiences as super powers as he continues to learn how to navigate corporate life, adulthood, and more. His latest journey - exploring latent talent in the creative arts. Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com Copyright ©2019 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights res2019-03-1759 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life005: Atlanta Foodguy - It's Deeper Than FoodKristen Dior Abdus-Salaam aka Atlanta Foodguy is a self taught food photographer who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Kristen enjoys giving people the best food and experiences he can find. Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com Copyright ©2019 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved2019-03-0830 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life004: Nneka Williams - Thriving After DivorceNneka Williams is a successful business woman who owns and operates a tax firm and Nneka Talib Artistry and Photography. After receiving her Bachelors in Criminal Justice from South Carolina State University and her MBA from Strayer University she quickly realized the traditional 9-5 lifestyle wasn’t going to cut it for her. She gave it a good effort but her ambition and entrepreneurial spirit wouldn’t allow her to settle. She’s raising 3 beautiful daughters with the help from the village she created. She serves on the PTA and is classroom mom at her children’...2019-02-2734 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life003: Petrina and Emma - A Love StoryPetrina Bloodworth is an Internal Audit Leader with over 15 years of combined experience in Big 4 public accounting, radio broadcast media, manufacturing and financial services industries. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and has a Masters in Professional Accountancy. She sits on the Board of the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce where she serves as the current President Elect. Emma Foulkes is a Certified Financial Planner professional and business owner with over 18 years of dedicated financial services experience. Emma is the past President of the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. She volunteers for various non-profits and has...2019-02-1140 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life002: Clinton M. McCoy - The Reverse EffectClinton M. McCoy is a Master Life & Content Monetization strategist, Holistic Fitness Coach, Photographer/Videographer & Author of The Reverse Effect: The 7 Life-Changing Principles. He has a passion for traveling, learning, and helping others. He works with high-end clients helping them create incredible life-changing results. Clinton helps people tell their story and create multiple streams of income. Clinton believes it is never too late to pursue one’s calling and purpose and that is why he continues to create content, speak and teach the skills and techniques that helped him be where he is today. w...2019-02-0354 min
Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life001: Ashley Shaw - The Ultimate MindsetAshley Shaw is an author, public speaker, certified master life coach, certified personal trainer, and health/wellness coach. Founder and owner of AshFit Solutions, she focuses on holistic total body lifestyle transformation to ensure her clients are their best selves. A tragic traffic accident ended her career in law enforcement as an LA County Deputy Sheriff, so Ashley had to reinvent her life. After neck and back surgery and re-teaching herself to walk, Ashley ultimately rehabilitated herself from using a walker to becoming a body competitor. From that experience, AshFit Solutions was for...2019-01-171h 05
Peeling Back the Layers of Your LifeAn Inspirational Message from Loronda Inspires Greatness PodcastPeeling Back the Layers of Your Life® podcast is a place where ordinary people go to reveal their greatness. Host Loronda C. Giddens interviews ordinary people who become extraordinary when they share their greatness with the world. A conversational style format gives guest a comfortable space to share how they transformed their life to reveal their greatness. Layers are anything hindering you from getting to your next level of greatness. Layers can be guilt, shame, fear, anger, self-doubt, procrastination, mommy issues, daddy issues, lack of confidence, feelings of unworthiness, or money issues. The list goes on an...2019-01-1402 min