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Homeschool Yo KidsSassy. Chic. Geek.... with Founder, Charise!!!!!
Season 2- Episode 61
On this episode, 'Sassy. Chic. Geek' Founder, Charise, shares how she encourages others to celebrate their dopeness, her nomadic lifestyle, the 'tool kit of life', the importance of sharing our wisdom with the younger generations, how she uses technology to further her brand, and why educating the youth is so vital to the betterment of the future.
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Charise Liggins-Walker is the Founder of SassyChicGeek – a platform that celebrates and advances women and girls who dare to have a voice (sassy); ex...
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2021-03-2044 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceFor Sandra Vilevac, Founder of Glucose Design Studios, Innovation In Education Is Both An Art & Science!Get to know Sandra Vilevac, Founder of Glucose Design Studios, a DMV-based company focused on catalyzing educational innovation in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) space. Sandra talks about being unapologetic about taking up space in male-dominated environments, all while designing a life that honors her love for both art and science. Learn more about how her passions fueled a journey that took her to exciting places as an educator, to NASA and beyond! Sandra is definitely a SassyChicGeek!Glucose Design Studios Website: www.glucosestudios.org Glucose Design Studios Instagram: @glucosedesignstudiosGlucose Design...
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2021-01-0535 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceJourney to Sasstopia - Kayleenda From Diversi-tea Cafe Shares 6 Tips For Leadership During A Crisis!Kayleenda grew up in the Bronx, but moved to Sasstopia when she finished culinary school to work at a 5-star restaurant run by renowned chef, Le Zir. But she fell in love with the vibes of Sasstopia. When an opportunity arose for her to open up her own restaurant, she was hesitant because she knew nothing about running a business, but actually received encouragement from Le Zir. A proud Dominicana, she wanted to fuse the flavors of her childhood with other cultural dishes that she has experienced as she traversed the globe. She decided to name her restaurant...
2020-09-2122 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceJourney to Sasstopia - Mayor Tiggy Turquoize Sets Agenda To Fight Racism & InjusticeIn this episode of The SassyChicGeek Experience, we take a journey to Sasstopia to learn more about the lives of the SCG characters that are daring to live their best lives and do amazing things for themselves and to change the world. Get to know Mayor Tiggy Turquoize. She is the relatively new mayor of Sasstopia and already making history. While Tiggy is certainly not the first woman or African American to be elected as mayor, she is the youngest. At 29, Mayor Tiggy, as she likes people to call her, has a pretty aggressive agenda for making sure that...
2020-09-1418 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceJen Curry Gets SassyChicGeek On For Social Good With Change Impact Consulting!Get to know Jen Curry, CEO of Change Impact, a social impact consultancy and minority- and woman-owned business. Since launching in April 2017, Change Impact has trained over 2,000 professionals, raised $100 million in multi-year grants for clients, and designed organizational and program strategies for more than 25 partners ranging from start-up non-profits to school districts to international mission-driven companies. Jen gets the conversation poppin' about growing up in Queens, NY - New York City's most diverse borough - and how her lived experiences shaped her passion for working towards a more equitable society. Jen is definitely a SassyChicGeek! If you see her i...
2020-08-2248 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceJanelle Winston Gets Her SassyChicGeek On Creating And Taking Up Space As An Attorney For The NFL!Get to know Janelle Winston, an attorney for the National Football League, representing the NFL and its 32-member clubs across the country in labor-management disputes. Janelle has also served as an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School since 2007, where she has been teaching Fundamental Lawyering Skills. Janelle gets the conversation poppin' about showing up, unapologetically, in male-dominated spaces as well as the importance of women creating and taking up space of their own. Janelle is also a globetrotter that loves to travel on and off the beaten path to explore the diverse cultures of the world. Janelle is definitely...
2020-08-1657 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceModi Kuti Gets SassyChicGeek On While Sharing Positive Vibes Only Through Her Affirmation 101 Platform!Get to know Modi Kuti, Founder of Affirmation 101, a platform for BIG positive affirmations in your daily life. Modi gets the conversation poppin' about the power of positive affirmations in being able to create of life of purpose, meaning and to make a difference in the world. Modi is definitely a SassyChicGeek! If you see her in these #SassyStreets, she might drop affirmations that will set your day on a path to positivity and success.See Me Shine BookThis Is For You Girlfriend BookBe Everything You Are BookAffirmation 101 Instagram: @affirmation101...
2020-08-0845 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceLynn Rubin Traversa Gets SassyChicGeek On Living A Life Well-Seasoned With Hot Flash In The Pan Blog!Get to know Lynn Rubin Traversa, Creator of the newly launched Hot Flash In The Pan Blog! Lynn gets the conversation poppin' in the best way that she knows how - with humor, honesty and nuggets of wisdom that she casually drops while having you get your entire life together! Lynn is definitely a SassyChicgeek! If you see her in these #SassyStreets, you might find her rockin' her favorite pair of high-top kicks!Hot Flash In The Pan Website: www.hotflashinthepan.comHot Flash In The Pan Instagram: @hotflashinthepanHot Flash In The Pan Facebook...
2020-08-0258 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceCindy Lee Alves Gets SassyChicGeek On Sharing All The Shimmies About Sexology, Intersectionality & How To Show Up, Fully, As Our Authentic Selves!Get to know Cindy Lee Alves, Sexologist | Educator | Writer | Host of the Sex on Shuffle podcast! Cindy Lee gets the conversation poppin' at the intersection of sexuality, pleasure, gender and social justice. Cindy Lee is definitely a SassyChicGeek! This Afro-Latina drops science on sexology as well as the community of Black and Brown sexologists that are taking up space in this field fiercely and unapologetically. Cindy Lee's Website: www.cindyleealves.comCindy Lee's Instagram: @cindyleealvesCindy Lee's Twitter: @CindyLeeAlvesCindy Lee's Facebook: /Cindy.Lee.AlvesCindy Lee's LinkedIn: /cindyleealvesSex on Shuffle I...
2020-07-261h 08The SassyChicGeek ExperienceNicole McGarrell Gets SassyChicGeek On Talking Work-Life "Unbalance" & Her Entrepreneurial Journey To Sunny Day MarketingGet to know Nicole McGarrell, Founder and CEO of Sunny Day Marketing, Nicole is a proud Brooklynite who has had quite an interesting journey working in entertainment in places like The Food Network before taking the entrepreneurial leap. Through Sunny Day Marketing, Nicole provides integrated marketing services with an emphasis on helping clients develop strategies that set them up for long-term growth. Nicole is definitely a SassyChicGeek! Learn how Nicole journeys to Sasstopia to get it poppin' in these #SassyStreets to have a work-life unbalanced, with emphasis on the life!Sunny Day Marketing Website: www.sunnydaymktg.com
2020-07-191h 10The SassyChicGeek ExperienceJanice Saunders Gets SassyChicGeek On Teaching Young People How To Swim & Have One Jazzy Life!Get to know Janice Saunders, Account Manager at Lundbeck LLC. Janice is also an age group swim coach for Riverbank Redtales and Owner of One Jazzy Life Development Coaching Company. Growing up in New York City, swimming became the foundation that helped her dive into a life of service and helping young people find her voice. Janice is definitely a SassyChicGeek! Learn how she journeys to Sasstopia to get it poppin' in these #SassyStreets to live one jazzy life! One Jazzy Life Instagram: @therealjanicesaundersOne Jazzy Life Twitter: @OneJazzyLifeOne Jazzy Life Website: www.janicesaunders.m...
2020-07-0557 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceShaniya Lashley-Mullen Gets SassyChicGeek On As A DC Diva & How Playing Football Helped Her Find Her Voice!Get to know Shaniya Lashley-Mullen, former member of the DC Divas, WFA football team. The Women's Football Alliance was designed to create the largest and most competitive women’s tackle football league in the world! Shaniya is definitely a SassyChicGeek. She talks about how football has helped the otherwise shy mother of two find her voice and get it poppin' in these #SassyStreets! Shaniya's Instagram: www.instagram.com/niya_mullen66DC Divas Website: www.dcdivas.comDC Divas Facebook: www.facebook.com/dcdivasfootballDC Divas Instagram: www.instagram.com/dcdivasfootballDC Divas YouTube: www...
2020-06-2857 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceDr. Sharon Brown Gets SassyChicGeek On Sowing The Seeds of Growth With Rooted To Thrive Business!Get to know Dr. Sharon Brown, Founder & Life Coach of Rooted to Thrive. Dr. Brown gets the conversation poppin' by talking about the importance of getting to the root of our fears so that we can not only succeed, but thrive. Sharon is a passionate educator who is not afraid to be a voice for the voiceless, making her the true definition of a SassyChicGeek! Rooted to Thrive Website: www.rtthrive.comRooted to Thrive Facebook: www.facebook.com/rtthriveEmail: contact@rtthrive.comWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @s...
2020-06-2049 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceAnnie Aaroe Gets SassyChicGeek On As The BaeGal Juggling Her Bagel Grove Business & Freelance Writing Side Hustle!Get to know Annie Aaroe, Owner of the Bagel Grove bagel shop in Utica, NY. Annie has a lot on her "plate" juggling the Bagel Grove business in the middle of a pandemic, family and a burgeoning career as a freelance writer. She is definitely a SassyChicGeek that has a lot to say about how she dares to go there to raise her voice; express herself by her own rules and use her brainpower to pivot in business and in life! The BaeGal Website: www.thebae-gal.com The Bagel Grove Website: www.bagelgrove.com Aaroe Wr...
2020-06-141h 00The SassyChicGeek ExperienceSemoine McQueen Boyer Gets SassyChicGeek On Talking CocoaLuxe & Creating Luxurious Self-Care Experience!Get to know Semoine McQueen Boyer, Founder of CocoaLuxe Home & Spa - maker of bath, body and home fragrances using natural and natural-based ingredients while offering a luxurious experience. Semoine is the definition of SassyChicGeek, getting the conversation poppin' about her multi-hyphenate fabulous life as a mom, wife, IT consultant and maker of luxurious experiences through CocoaLuxe!CocoaLuxe Website: www.cocoaluxehs.comCocoaLuxe Instagram: @cocoaluxehsCocoaLuxe Facebook: /cocoaluxehsWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-06-041h 07The SassyChicGeek ExperienceTiffany Lee Gets SassyChicGeek On Fostering Diversity & Inclusion Through Shades of Commerce MarketplaceGet to know Tiffany Lee, Founder & President of Shades of Commerce - a marketplace for for both the socially conscious consumer, and the women and /or minority entrepreneur, wishing to promote businesses enterprises through patronage, love & commerce. Tiffany is definitely a SassyChicGeek that likes to get the conversation poppin' to celebrate diverse businesses and entrepreneurs!Shades of Commerce Website: www.shadesofcommerce.comShades of Commerce Instagram: @shadesofcommerceShades of Commerce Twitter: @shadesofcommerceWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-3148 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceOlesha Haskett Gets SassyChicGeek On Celebrating Black Women's Beauty With Her Oh Experience Multimedia Platform!Get to know Olesha Haskett, Founder of Oh Experience, Oh Empower and Boudoir for Black Women. Olesha is a multimedia powerhouse celebrating the beauty of Black women. Olesha gets her SassyChicGeek on by empowering Black women to not only feel comfortable in the skin that they're in, but learn how to celebrate it! Oh Experience Website: www.ohexperience.comOh Experience Instagram: @ohexperienceOh Empower Instagram: @ohempowerBoudoir for Black Women Instagram: @boudoirforblackwomenWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-2545 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceEllarose Preston Gets SassyChicGeek on Spillin' The "Tea" on J. Elise Tea & the Importance of Women's WellnessGet to know Ellarose Preston, Founder of J. Elise Tea, and learn about the many ways that she gets her SassyChicGeek on! Ellarose shares her journey to creating her refreshing teas and how she serves them up for wellness and relaxation. Ellarose also talks about her roadmap for advancing women in society. Her mantra: one woman at a time.Ellarose's Instagram: @bellyrozeJ. Elise Tea Website: www.jelisetea.comJ. Elise Tea Facebook: @jeliseteaJ. Elise Tea Instagram: @jeliseteaWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-1648 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceLaToya Fisher Gets SassyChicGeek On While Talking Peace Players & Traveling Off the Beaten Path!!Get to know LaToya Fisher, Director of PeacePlayers Baltimore, while she talks about the way she gets her SassyChicGeek on! LaToya shares how she dared to go there by journeying to South Korea and ultimately Israel, setting the foundation for her career of engaging youth through sports while cultivating the next generation of leaders!LaToya's Instagram: @lfisher32PeacePlayers Website: www.peaceplayers.orgPeacePlayers Facebook: @peaceplayersintlPeacePlayers Instagram: @peaceplayersintlPeacePlayers Twitter: @peaceplayersWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-0345 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperiencePart I: How to Be SassyIn part one of this three-part series, Charise gets the conversation poppin' by breaking down some of the many ways that we can dare to be sassy. The "sassy" in SassyChicGeek is all about raising our voices to be heard. Having the ability to raise our voice is an important part of being able to lead with authenticity as individuals, for the collective and for society.Website: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-0214 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperiencePart II: How to Live ChicIn part two of this three-part series, Charise gets the conversation poppin' by breaking down some of the many ways that we dare to live chic. The "chic" in SassyChicGeek is all about living our life and expressing ourselves by our own rules. Being able to express our unique style allows us to show up, authentically, to lead as individuals, for the collective and for society.Website: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-0218 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperiencePart III: How to Think GeekIn the last installment of this three-part series, Charise gets the conversation poppin' by breaking down some of the many ways that we dare to think geek. The "geek" in SassyChicGeek is how we use our brainpower as our feminine or girl power. Thinking geek is the way we actively seek and obtain information to make decisions that allow us to lead with authenticity as individuals, for the collective and for society.Inc.com Article: 13 Signs of High Emotional IntelligenceWebsite: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-0216 minThe SassyChicGeek ExperienceI Am SassyChicGeek!Welcome to the SassyChicGeekExperience where we get the conversation poppin' about what it means to lead with authenticity while exploring our inner sassy, chic, geek to do amazing things for ourselves, as a collective and for society. In this inaugural episode, learn about the journey that Charise took to create SassyChicGeek, her avatar characters and why she wants you to journey to Sasstopia. She shares the call-to-action that comes in the form of a question. Hmmmm, wonder what that could be??Website: www.sassychicgeek.comFacebook: @sassychicgeekInstagram: @sassychicgeekTwitter: @sassychicgeek
2020-05-0214 min
Tackling TomfooleryMasculinity So Fragile: The Good, The Bad and the Ashy Today the ladies are joined by Julian Long, cohost of The Cold Open Podcast, to talk about masculinity in the modern age. http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-wwd-pharrell-williams-chanel-handbags-ads-20170310-story.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3nICnXu27o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGcRqLj8IWg http://www.afropunk.com/m/blogpost?id=2059274%3ABlogPost%3A1459821 https://www.buzzfeed.com/victoriasanusi/issa-wrap?utm_term=.limb5OwGKG&bffbmain#.fnNAEzKXLX http://time.com/4708651/chicago-gang-sexual-assault-facebook-live/ https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/inside-the-global-collective-of-straight-male-separatists https://www...
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