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The Color of Wisdom PodcastHow Taking a Stand Creates ChangeSpeaking out against injustice allows you to be heard. Elijah Coles Brown is a motivational speaker, social justice activist, and podcaster who has volunteered on both Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton’s campaigns. He has been featured in Time magazine and the Richmond Free Press along with various other news sources. With an impressive resume, it may be a surprise to learn Elijah is still in high school. On this episode of the Color of Wisdom with Mel Mitchell, you’ll learn about the importance of creating uncomfortable dialogue and to always respond rather than react to injustice.Me...
2020-06-2437 minThe Color of Wisdom PodcastBeing an Agent of ChangeYour career can be a clean slate for equity and diversity inclusion, and your self-determination and faith can lead you to success. As the School Climate Improvement Specialist, Dr. Humes has professional and personal experience facing the hardest challenges. She is a motivational speaker, influencer, and entrepreneur who is dedicated to making a difference in her community and transforming culture. On this episode of The Color of Wisdom with Mel Mitchell, you’ll learn about working against implicit bias to create change and how strong faith can lead you to where you’re supposed to be.Mel and...
2020-06-0137 min
Scratching and SurvivingThe Art of Networking - Aries on The Color of Wisdom PodcastThe week before the covid-19 shutdown, I was interviewed by Melerick Mitchell, Leadership Consultant and host of The Color of Wisdom podcast. It's even more important to make connections in this virtual new normal. I hope something said with help you make better connections.
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2020-05-2532 minThe Color of Wisdom PodcastThe Art of NetworkingOur communities can help us flourish as individuals and lift us up in times of trouble if we have the wisdom to engage with them effectively. As a software portfolio advisor, program manager, and business operation manager, Aries has professional experience with business networking and office politics. She hosts the Scratching and Surviving podcast and co-hosts the Bold Black Girls podcast. Being involved in her community and the Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW), she is a networking and socializing expert. On this episode of Color of Wisdom with Mel Mitchell, you’ll learn not only about the power of...
2020-04-2331 minThe Color of Wisdom PodcastTransition Periods & The Value of ArtArt curation is more than just selecting beautiful works of art. It is a reflection of life and history. Onaje Henderson is the managing director of ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia, which is the largest African-American fine art gallery in the Southeast. With his enhanced gallery experience, he manages the day-to-day operations, employees, and all financial aspects of the gallery. He hosts art tasting seminars and connects both seasoned and new art collectors with artists who speak to their soul. On this episode of The Color of Wisdom with Mel Mitchell, we’ll dive deep into the art world, pi...
2020-04-0831 min
The Color of Wisdom PodcastFinding Purpose in the Face of AdversityOur life experiences can impact our mindsets, as well as the way we guide and motivate those around us. Mother of two, spin class instructor, and former Shiloh's Place resident, Silberia Garcia has learned to face adversity with positivity. On this episode of The Color of Wisdom with Mel Mitchell, discover how reflection and spirituality can be a critical self-help strategy if you're looking to grow and fulfill your purpose in life. -Mel and Drive Influence: https://www.driveinfluence.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melerickmitchell/https://www.linkedin.co...
2020-03-2634 min
The Color of Wisdom PodcastPurpose Entrepreneurship for Growth-Driven IndividualsYour startup's growth and equity potential rests on the founder's ability to network and take advantage of the business community's networking opportunities. On this episode of Coworking with Mel, Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, CEO and founder of EnrichHer, shares how and why she strategizes ways to equip stellar women-owned businesses with necessary advancement resources such as financial consulting, capital guidance, and more.Mel and Drive Influence: https://www.driveinfluence.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melerickmitchell/https://www.linkedin.com/company/driveinfluence/Dr. Roshawnna Novellus: https://ww...
2020-03-1218 minThe Color of Wisdom PodcastHow to Unveil Your Potential as a Leader Through Self-DiscoveryAs a Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow, researcher, and former national chairperson for the National Society of Black Engineers, Dr. Sossena Wood has experience both empowering others and herself to become community leaders in a unique way. Learn how you can unveil your potential as a leader through self-discovery by listening to the third episode of The Color of Wisdom hosted by Mel Mitchell.Mel and Drive Influence:https://www.driveinfluence.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melerickmitchell/https://www.linkedin.com/company/driveinfluence/Sossena Wood:https://www.linkedin.com...
2020-02-0728 minThe Color of Wisdom PodcastHow Self-Awareness Leads to Stronger TeamsAs a mentor, businessman, and former Microsoft General Manager and Partner, Mario Pipkin has navigated the workplace and discovered the importance of being true to one's values - especially when assuming positions of power. Discover how you can create and retain a talented team by developing a growth mindset and establishing community within your workspace by listening to the second episode of The Color of Wisdom hosted by Mel Mitchell.Mel and Drive Influence:https://www.driveinfluence.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melerickmitchell/https://www.linkedin.com/company/driveinfluence/...
2020-02-0636 minThe Color of Wisdom PodcastWelcome to the Color of WisdomGrow in wisdom with the host of The Color of Wisdom, Melerick Mitchell. Learn how "the power of the extra" and Mel's experience "failing forward" influenced his life path on the first episode of The Color of Wisdom.Mel and Drive Influence:https://www.driveinfluence.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/melerickmitchell/https://www.linkedin.com/company/driveinfluence/
2020-02-0611 min
Working on PurposeHack Your Career to one of Passion and PurposeIt’s never too late to “hack your career” and create the life you ache for. Of course, you’ll need a system that engages your heart, head, and body and keeps you in “kinetic action” toward working on that audacious goal. We talk with the Talent Architect Melerick Mitchell about his proven system to help you spring yourself from an apathetic or under-fulfilling career to one that gives you greatest access to making the impact worthy of your one, precious life. You will walk away with a strategy and tools to launch you on your new journey!
2019-06-1949 min
Working on PurposeHack Your Career to one of Passion and PurposeIt’s never too late to “hack your career” and create the life you ache for. Of course, you’ll need a system that engages your heart, head, and body and keeps you in “kinetic action” toward working on that audacious goal. We talk with the Talent Architect Melerick Mitchell about his proven system to help you spring yourself from an apathetic or under-fulfilling career to one that gives you greatest access to making the impact worthy of your one, precious life. You will walk away with a strategy and tools to launch you on your new journey!Become a sup...
2019-06-1949 minWorking on PurposeHack Your Career to one of Passion and PurposeIt’s never too late to “hack your career” and create the life you ache for. Of course, you’ll need a system that engages your heart, head, and body and keeps you in “kinetic action” toward working on that audacious goal. We talk with the Talent Architect Melerick Mitchell about his proven system to help you spring yourself from an apathetic or under-fulfilling career to one that gives you greatest access to making the impact worthy of your one, precious life. You will walk away with a strategy and tools to launch you on your new journey!Become a sup...
2019-06-1949 minWorking on PurposeHack Your Career to one of PurposeIt’s never too late to “hack your career” and create the life you ache for. Of course, you’ll need a system that engages your heart, head, and body and keeps you in “kinetic action” toward working on that audacious goal. We talk with the Talent Architect Melerick Mitchell about his proven system to help you spring yourself from an apathetic or under-fulfilling career to one that gives you greatest access to making the impact worthy of your one, precious life. This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of T...
2019-06-1350 min
STEMedia PodcastEpisode 17 – Living "The Kinetic Life" in order to Drive Influence (Interview w/Mel Mitchell)
Melerick
“Mel” Mitchell believes we all have the power and obligation to influence the
world for the better. In 2009, Mel founded Drive Influence to serve current
executives as well as their rising talent, teams, and organizations in a wide
range of industries including start-us, NGOs governments, and corporations to
accelerate performance through his Kinetic philosophies. He also has a wide
range of volunteer and leadership experience including serving as the 2014-2015
National Professionals Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
Listen to him share his story about how he began to Drive Influence of his
2016-05-0136 min