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In the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 56: Romance Movie Adaptations with @mells_viewMelanie (@mells_view) joins us to chat about how romance book movie adaptations are making a splash on streaming sites and we are here đ for đ itđ. My Fault London is a fave but there are lots of films to catch up on. We also chat about which books we'd love to see adapted and how we absolutely can't support Passionflix.ShaniPromise Me Sunshine, Cara BastoneNightshade, Autumn WoodsBloody, Slutty and Pathetic, WhatMurdah (a03, Dramione fic)Not Safe for Work, Nisha J TuliGodless (Netflix)Princes of Carnage, Eva Ashwood MellA Breath of Fresh Air...
2025-03-271h 21
Become Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business223 - Powerful Lessons You Can't Afford to MissWhat would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? Host Monica Allen explores this question, showcasing insights from seven remarkable women in business who reflect on the life lessons that shaped their success. From navigating career challenges to balancing personal and professional lives, these stories underscore resilience, purpose, and authenticity. Each entrepreneur shares valuable advice that will inspire you to approach your journey with wisdom and confidence, emphasizing that your past is not your destinationâitâs simply a guide. Tune in to find the message that might just be exactly what you need today.
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2024-11-0119 minIn the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 37 - Welcome Back GirlypopsWe're back babyyyy! Mary read most of QB Tyler's backlist, Shani walks us through why people had such negative reactions to the FMC in Liz Tomforde's âPlay Alongâ, and Bonnie dives into Dukes of Ruin.Books mentioned:QB TylerPrinces of Legacy, Angel & SamA Dance Macabre, Naomi LoudThe Ex Vows, Jessica JoyceBusiness Casual, BK BorisonNot Another Love Song, Julie SotoThe Inheritance GamesAwake EmeryHoney Cut, Sierra SimonePlay Along, Liz TomfordeKilt Trip,Dukes of RuinLakes Hockey SeriesUnsteady, Peyton CorinneBourbon & Lies, Victoria WilderFangirl Down, Tessa BaileySea of Ruin, Pam GodwinRetelling of Tristan and IseultSalt Kiss, Sierra Simone
2024-08-0953 minIn the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 23 - Tired Gals Catch UpThis week it's a sleepy gals catch up: Mary reports back on her audiobook adventure, Shani reads non-fiction and Bonnie got a great present from her husband!Books mentioned:Raiders of the Lost HeartThe Lyrics, Paul McCartneyThe Wager, David GrannCloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony DoerrBride, Ali HazelwoodThe Redemption (Book 4), Nikki SloaneThe Temptation (Book 5), Nikki SloaneWild Love, Elsie SilverThe Spare, Ava RaniThe Heir, Ava RaniCity of Salvation, Marie MaravillaThe Book of Azrael, Amber V NicoleButcher & Blackbird, Brynne WeaverSovereign, Raya Morris EdwardsKnotted, Pam GodwinThe Catch, Amy LeaGirl Abroad, Elle KennedyThe North Wind, Alexandria WarwickThe West Wind, Alexandria WarwickThe Firekeepers...
2024-01-2554 minBecome Your Own Boss: Tips for Starting and Growing Your Own Small Business179 - Is Bigger Really Better with Shani GodwinIn this episode, Monica connects with Shani Godwin, a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and Chief Joy Officer of Communique USA. Shani shares her journey, drawing parallels between her experiences and the universal struggles of entrepreneurs. Dive into insights from a 21-year veteran in marketing, as Shani unravels the secrets to eliminating marketing guesswork, effective storytelling, and brand growth.
Episode Quote:
Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength â Sigmund Freud
Guest Info:
Shani T. Godwin
Communiqué USA, Inc.
www.communique-usa.com
KICKSTART YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOP - https://www.monicaallen.com/event-details/kickstart-your-business-from-vision-to-reality
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2023-12-2237 minIn the Mood For: A Bookish PodcastEpisode 16 - In the Mood For... Giana Darling (Maybe)This week Krystal of @leelovesbooks_ joins us to chat about the two-year wait for Giana Darling's newest release Caution to the Wind  and we try to figure out what happened with the original release date.Books mentioned:Magnolia Parks - Jessa HastingsThe Woman in Me - Britney SpearsDark Obsession - Katee RobertKings of Sin series - Ana HuangBergman Brothers series - Chloe LieseButcher & Blackbird - Brynne WeaverFinal Offer - Lauren AsherRestore Me - JL SeegarsRed Zone Rivals series - Kandi SteinerSea of Ruin, Dark Notes - Pam GodwinDoes It Hurt - HD CarltonCaught Up - Liz T...
2023-12-051h 17
Taking Flight: The Entrepreneurs Journey PodcastThe Power Of Persuasion - Shani Godwin - Taking Flight: The Entrepreneur Journey Podcast - Episode # 010Want to know how to follow your passions and pursue your dreams? Well, we have just the episode for you! Todayâs guest is Shani Godwin, Chief Executive Officer at CommuniquĂ© USA Inc. Shani shares with Sarah what she got right on her entrepreneurial journey. Shani explains that being clear on what she was passionate about led to her pursuing her passions. Shani gives tips on how to better your work life and how to ignore the people who negatively impact you. Please tune in to this episode! We learned so much!Takeaways:The thing that Sha...
2023-01-1142 min
G.E.M. SeriesEpisode 9: Overcoming Fear to Create Change with Shani GodwinâFear resides in the hearts of women so deeply and it keeps us playing ourselves so small,â says Shani Godwin, Creator of JOY EconomicsSM. As a highly accomplished female entrepreneur, Shani knows too well the difficulties associated with being a woman in the workforce. To increase happiness and productivity, Shani and her team are committed to teaching women in business how to overcome their fears and maintain a healthy work-life balance, so they can be the strongest versions of themselves.
According to Shani, fear is something that everyone encounters regularly. And while it can be difficult to deal...
2022-03-3054 min
Closer Look with Rose ScottDragon Con Focuses On Diversity & Inclusion; Marietta City Schools Requires Masks; The State of Black Businesses Amid PandemicDragon Con is just days away. Dragon Conâs Dan Carroll and Jarvis Sheffield discuss safety measures in place to keep attendees safe at the in-person festival. Plus, Dr. Grant Rivera, the superintendent of Marietta City Schools, discusses the districtâs back-to-school plan. Lastly, Joey Womack, the founder and CEO of Goodie Nation, and Shani Godwin, the founder of Joy Economics, discuss the history and mission of National Black Business Month, the state of minority-owned businesses amid the pandemic, and how startups can create social impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2021-08-3046 min
Accelerated Health with Sara BantaThe âCurrency of Joyâ with Shani GodwinShani Godwin, is CEO of CommuniquĂ© USA, and she is a highly successful entrepreneur who was able to scale her business to over $1M after she finally let go, let God, and started using the currency of Joy.We Discuss:-Can The âCurrency of Joyâ Reduce Stress While Increasing Your Ability To Make More Money- What is Joy Economics-How to use Joy to connect with more customers and grow your businessFor your own personalized health protocol email sara@acceleratedhealthproduct.comAccelerated Health Radio & TV Show is broadcast live Wednesday's at 11...
2021-06-1647 min
GWBC RadioShani Godwin with Communiqué USAAn accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, podcaster and speaker, Shani Godwin also known as Chief Joy Officer has over 17 years of experience leading her high-growth marketing firm, Communiqué USA. She is also an expert at helping small businesses take the guesswork out of marketing, telling their story and growing their businesses the right way. Passionate [...]
2021-05-2526 min
GWBC RadioShani Godwin with CommuniquĂ© USAAn accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, podcaster and speaker, Shani Godwin also known as Chief Joy Officer has over 17 years of experience leading her high-growth marketing firm, CommuniquĂ© USA. She is also an expert at helping small businesses take the guesswork out of marketing, telling their story and growing their businesses the right way. Passionate [âŠ]
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2021-05-2500 min
The Duct Tape Marketing PodcastFinding Joy In Your BusinessIn this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Shani Godwin. Shani is the founder of Communique USA. She has created a new program called JOY Economics which is a coaching program that teaches entrepreneurs how to turn their personal stories into powerful brand content.
2021-03-1222 min
RoundTable ConsultRelationships: Is Love Still Enough?Author Shani Godwin joins the conversation as our hosts discuss the necessity of wholeness and realistic expectations in relationships.Â
2021-02-0759 min
Embrace the Pivot with Dr. Cheryl RobinsonEpisode 33: Shani Godwin, creator of JOY Economics, shares how not to let otherâs fears affect your decision making while pivotingShani Godwin, chief JOY officer and founder of JOY Economics, shares that while pivoting itâs important not to let other peopleâs fears affect your decision making. Additionally, through the JOY Economics, Shani outlines 5 proven communications strategies and tips to affordably and easily help small business owners pivot while protecting their brand and their sanity.Â
2020-12-2331 min
Women In Retail TalksShani Godwin on Erasing Mental Illness Stigma and Promoting Wellness at WorkIn this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio interviews Shani Godwin, author, creator of Joy Economics, and CEO and founder of Communiqué USA, a boutique marketing communications agency. Godwin discusses her career and connection to Corporate America, her journey to creating the Joy Economics organizational culture, and how the movement addresses how businesses manage employee stress in the workplace.
2020-12-2215 min
Wings of Inspired BusinessChief Joy Officer: Entrepreneur Shani Godwin on Measuring Happiness for a Productive and Successful WorkplaceShani Godwin is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, podcaster and speaker. She is also known as Chief Joy Officer and has over 17 years of experience leading her high-growth marketing firm, Communiqué USA, where she helps small businesses take the guesswork out of marketing, telling their story and growing their businesses the right way. Now more than ever it's vital to inspire a happy workplace culture, so join our conversation on the free app Podopolo.
2020-12-2240 min
Savvy BroadcastingJoy Economics, How to Protect Your Brand and Your Sanity with Shani GodwinShani T. Godwin is the President and CEO of Communiqué USA, where she and her team provide marketing staffing support, creative services and HR communications solutions for high-growth, high-stressed teams. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Communiqué USA is committed to helping companies and teams grow by being more productive, efficient and happy through Joy EconomicsSM. Joy Economics, founded by Godwin, uses work-life integration strategies that help people find better ways to live, work and play.Shani is also the host of the JOY Economics podcast available at www.joyeconomics.com where she inspires people to live a life that ho...
2020-12-1819 min
Support is Sexy754: How to Maintain the Joy in Your Business when Success Comes Faster Than You Think with Shani Godwin of Communique USAThe conversation gets real on this episode of Support is Sexy as Shani Godwin, CEO of Communiqué USA, shares her successes and struggles from selling pompoms as a seven year old to how she felt when her business passed the million dollar mark. You can prioritize your joy and well-being as a part of your business and open yourself up to pivot into new possibilities for growth even during the current moment. Found out how in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, "Get O...
2020-12-1551 min
The Small Business Radio Show#613 How to Use Science to Create a Meaningful Life With So Much UncertaintySEGMENT 1 with Po Bronson: The biggest question I get these days during the pandemic is where the heck the world heading. How do you live meaningfully in a world with so much uncertainty? SEGMENT 2 with Shani Godwin: The best currency in the COVID economy is joy. How exactly do we bring joy into our lives during this difficult time?SEGMENT 3 with Ray Ellin: I have always says that if we canât laugh at things in small business, we are doomed to cry. Laughing during our work day is so important, especially during this pandemic. How ca...
2020-11-2553 min
Joy Economics PodcastThe Gift of PresenceMelissa Mueller-Douglas is all about living in the moment. As the founder and CEO of MYRetreat, sheâs passionate about helping professionals slow down, schedule self-care and achieve wellness. Tune in to the latest episode of Joy Economics where we bring value to lifeâs everyday moments and embark on an amazing mindful journey.
2020-11-2547 minWings of Inspired BusinessChief Joy Officer: Entrepreneur Shani Godwin on Measuring Happiness for a Productive and Successful WorkplaceShani Godwin is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, podcaster and speaker. She is also known as Chief Joy Officer and has over 17 years of experience leading her high-growth marketing firm, Communiqué USA. She is also an expert at helping small businesses take the guesswork out of marketing, telling their story and growing their businesses the right way. Join our conversation on the free app Podopolo about how to create an inspiring and happy workplace culture.
2020-10-2740 minJoy Economics PodcastOff Script: Finding Your Voice In The Midst of Your Struggles"How can we find the things we're looking if we can't even admit them to ourselves?" CEO and Host of the JOY Economics, Shani Godwin, is no stranger to pain. In this episode, she shares how she found her voice and the courage to stand in her power by confronting shame, fear and self-limiting doubt hiding in the shadows of her life and was able to rise above her own self-imposed narratives to write a new story.
2020-10-1044 minJoy Economics PodcastMore MeddlingToyin Adon-Abel, Jr. is no stranger when it comes to sticking his nose into the business of big brands. Listen in to Part 2 of our interview with Toyin as we learn more about how he's using his superpowers for good and how the work he is doing through is marketing agency, Meddling Minds, is getting him into some #Good Trouble. Â
2020-10-0100 minJoy Economics PodcastMeddling MindsToyin Adon-Abel Jr. is a bona fide meddler. He is not afraid or worried about sticking his nose into the business of big brands and challenging them to use their influence for the greater good. Toyin is also an experienced marketer, with years of corporate experience helping enterprises build robust lead generation systems and processes. Toyin is now on a mission to combine his marketing and his meddling skills which is why he started Meddling Minds Agency, a network of socially conscious professionals and creatives leveraging the power of marketing to help aspirational brands find purpose and empower communities...
2020-08-2100 minJoy Economics PodcastPrepare to LaunchWe're all launchers. Whether you realize it or not, you have the ability and the opportunity each day to launch something new. But what does it really mean to launch something? In this episode of Joy Economics, we'll lean on some evergreen advice about how to take the fear out of launching something new from business leaders Shane Benson and David Farmer, Chick-fil-A Executives and Co-Founders of Launch Youniversity and Becky Davis, Chief Bosspreneur and Business Growth Architect.   Â
2020-08-1400 minJoy Economics PodcastEmergeTrying to advance your career as a women of color isn't always easy. According to a recent study from McKinsey and LeanIn.org, women of color represent only 4% of C-Level positions, despite representing about 18% of the U.S. population. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that according to Census data, minority women now control nearly half of all women-run businesses. But even with this entrepreneurial growth, much support is still needed for women of color to advance and thrive in the business world. Â That's where Fern Johnson comes in. She created Career Sisters as a safe h...
2020-07-3100 min
Atlanta Business RadioShani Godwin with Communiqué USAAn accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, podcaster and speaker, Shani Godwin also known as Chief Joy Officer has over 17 years of experience leading her high-growth marketing firm, Communiqué USA. She is also an expert at helping small businesses take the guesswork out of marketing, telling their story and growing their businesses the right way. Passionate [...]
2020-07-2826 min
The Shrimp Tank Podcast - The Best Entrepreneur Podcast In The CountryAtlanta Episode 230 - Shani Godwin - How to Sell SolutionsAn accomplished entrepreneur, author, blogger, podcaster and speaker, Shani Godwin also known as Chief Joy Officer has over 17 years of experience leading her high-growth marketing firm, Communiqué USA. She is also an expert at helping small businesses take the guesswork out of marketing, telling their story and growing their businesses the right way.For more info, visit https://shrimptankpodcast.com/atlanta/
2020-07-2247 minJoy Economics PodcastOff ScriptYou are not your job. This is a powerful lesson that CommuniquĂ© CEO, Shani Godwin, learned from her dad after a season of devastating loss. Listen in as she candidly shares what depression, divorce and the death of her father taught her about her life and identity and how sheâs used those lessons to redefine herself and how you can tooâno matter whatâs happening in your life or business right now.
2020-07-1700 minJoy Economics PodcastCreating SpaceKelly Burton is truly a visionary. As a self-described serial entrepreneur, she has successfully started and scaled several businesses and is now on a quest to help minority-owned businesses do the same through her work as CEO of Founders of Color, a digital platform to support minority-owned businesses. With so many businesses facing the possibility of permanently shutting their doors, we wanted to revisit our timely conversation with Dr. Burton. Listen in as she shares her story, unpacks the challenges faced by businesses of color, and provides actionable steps for moving forward.
2020-07-1000 minJoy Economics PodcastPerfect Your PivotWe know these are challenging times for many small businesses across America. According to a recent report from MetLife & the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 71% of small businesses are concerned about financial hardships due to prolonged closures and more than half worry about having to shut their doors permanently. The numbers are staggering, but thereâs always hope.  On Joy Economics, we believe in working and living with a fighting spirit, and apparently, so does Matt Hinton, creator and owner of Bell St. Burritos. He is taking the time to reinvent himself and his business. Learn how in this episode of Joy Eco
2020-07-0200 minJoy Economics PodcastTaking a Stand (Part 2)If you tuned into Part 1 of our candid conversation with Elizabeth Giorgi then you learned that for her doing good business doesnât just mean producing highly-converting content. It also means having the courage to take a stand. Sheâs done just that while fighting for gender and now racial equality. Tune into the second half of our conversation as we celebrate the resilience of small businesses and learn how Liz finds joy and the energy to keep pursuing whatâs next.Â
2020-06-1900 minJoy Economics PodcastTaking a StandStarting a business is hard work. Staying in business is an even tougher proposition. Elizabeth (Liz) Giorgi has successfully managed to do both as the founder of two innovative production companies, soona and Mighteor. She is compassionate. She is brave. And she is an inspiring lesson on how to make moves in your business while having the courage to take a stand.
2020-06-1200 minJoy Economics PodcastThe "M" WordAt some point in our lives we will each experience a turning pointâthat unforgettable point in time when something happens that causes us to shift and change direction in a major way. In light of the global impact of COVID-19, we wanted to replay this timely episode featuring the powerful story of Amanda Hammett, also affectionately known as the "Millennial Translator." Amanda's story is about finding the courage and resilience to pivot after suffering an unexpected career blow. So as you try to cope with the impacts of COVID-19, we hope this episode will ge...
2020-03-2600 minJoy Economics PodcastBlessings on Blessings - Part 2What's your biggest lesson learned from 2019? On this episode of Joy Economics, Shani Godwin, CEO of Communiqué USA, Inc. along with fellow team members Kim Brown and Kellie Ladipo continue a discussion on the ups and downs of 2019. Listen in for another round of reflecting on a year of living, working and playing.
2019-12-2200 minJoy Economics PodcastBlessings on BlessingsThe year 2019 has had its ups and its down, but through it all we blessed to survive the year, have a great year, and come out on top. Join us as we reflect on a year of living, working and playing, and learning lessons along the way that will set us up for success for years to come. Part 1 of our holiday episode features Shani Godwin, CEO of Communiqué USA, Inc. with fellow team members Kim Brown and Kellie Ladipo.
2019-12-0800 minJoy Economics PodcastRunning Your Own RaceFeaturing Kristen Sweet Employee Experience Manger, RaceTrac For many of us, when we're young in our career we think we have things all figured out. We think we know who we want to, what we want to do, and where we want to go. But what happens when things don't go exactly as planned? On this episode of Joy Economics, we'll hear from Kristen Sweet about how her plan to become an educator didn't pan out but instead opened up a higher opportunity to inspire employees day in and day out through her work in employee engagement...
2019-11-1100 minJoy Economics PodcastLessons From the Joy JarFor this episode we're heading to the Joy Jar. This is a tradition on Joy Economics where we ask guests to pull a random question from our Joy Jar to provide additional insight on topics like their childhood, career adventures and favorite things. The answers to these questions help us learn the unexpected about our leader and find relatable experiences that connect us and inspire us to explore the deepest parts of ourselves.
2019-10-1300 minJoy Economics PodcastThe Art of PivotingWe've all been there. Life hands you a bag full of lemons and somehow you're suppose to turn it into lemonade. This episode is all about pivoting, featuring some of our best advice from past guests on how to pivot and make the most out of life's pitfalls. We'll hear from Adrion Porter, founder and host of the podcast Gen X Amplified, Kelly Burton, Chief Executive Officer of Founders of Color, and Amanda Hammett, The Millennial Translator.
2019-09-1600 min
HR Works: The Podcast for Human ResourcesHR Works 83: Joy Makes a Powerful CurrencyEveryone knows that when employees are stressed out about meeting deadlines, budgets, and extreme expectations that they tend to shut down or leave.
In this episode of HR Works, which is sponsored by https://www.incognea.to/ we discuss one woman's approach to solving this problem: making joy the currency of the workplace economy.
Shani Godwin, an entrepreneur, author, blogger, speaker, and radio host. She is the founder of the marketing project support service, Communique USA. Founded in 2002, Communique USA provides marketing project relief and support to stressed out and overworked marketing departments around the country. Sheâs had clients li...
2019-05-0729 minJoy Economics PodcastLine Drive"Where you start does not have to dictate where you finish." This powerful theme is at the heart of CJ Stewartâs life story. Stewart is the CEO of Diamond Directors and Executive Director of L.E.A.D (Launch, Expose, Advise, Direct). He grew up in one of the most dangerous housing projects in Atlanta, Georgia. Despite the odds stacked against him and with the help of his community and strangers who saw his potential, Stewart went on to play competitive high school and college baseball and was eventually drafted by the Chicago Cubs. In this candid conversation...
2019-05-0600 minJoy Economics Podcast5 by 20Terrez Thompson is passionate about empowering women in business. As the Vice President of Supplier Diversity at The Coca-Cola Company and as a champion of the company's 5by20 economic empowerment initiative, she's laser focused on breaking down the barriers and building bridges of progress for women entrepreneurs across the globe.
2019-04-0700 minJoy Economics PodcastSolving for YHumility is a hard pill to swallow when you are running a business, but itâs in those tough moments where you find opportunities for growth. In this episode of Joy Economics, we chat with Meghan Lynch, President and CEO of Six-Point Creative, to learn just what it takes to find confidence in your business again, and how you can apply that same principle to your own professional journey. Megan shares the insights sheâs gained from working as a brand strategist and helping second stage companies move past their feelings of stagnation. She also explains how her...
2019-03-1000 minJoy Economics PodcastGen X-CeptionalIn this episode, we chat with Generation Xer, Adrion Porter, who is a marketing veteran with over twenty years of experience working with some big brands that include HBO, Cartoon Network, and Citi. Adrion is also the founder and host of a podcast called Gen X Amplified. His show provides leadership and development insights from and for his listeners who he proudly describes as the X-Ceptional, X-Traordinary generation. Listen in as Adrion talks about his experience, how to pivot and turn a career low into a career and personal high, and how to use his 5...
2019-02-2400 minJoy Economics PodcastCreating SpaceKelly Burton, CEO, Founders of Color In this episode of Joy Economics, we chat with Dr. Kelly Burton, the brainchild behind Founders of Color, a digital platform helping minority-owned businesses scale and grow. Kelly is an accomplished entrepreneur who knows a thing or two about starting and running a successful business. But it was a very public failure thatâs led to her most ambitious undertaking to date aimed at upending the narrative for all minority-owned businesses. Join us as Kelly talks about her childhood in New Jersey and how she went on to...
2019-02-0100 minJoy Economics PodcastThe "M" WordAmanda Hammett is a successful entrepreneur who knows a thing or two about what it takes to excite a team of Millennials and Gen Xers. So much so, she calls herself the âMillennial Translatorâ. In this podcast, you will gain a deeper understanding of the millennial generationâs mindset, how they both stand apart from and are much like generations before them, and how employers can leverage this understanding for greater success in their workplaces.
2019-01-2500 minJoy Economics PodcastWalking Into My DestinyInterview with Shani Godwin, CEO, Communique, USA and Host of Joy Economics Podcast With David Harris, as Guest Host You hear her bright voice every time you tune in to a Joy Economics podcast, but who is Shani Godwin? Guest host, David Harris, provides the questions that introduce us to the voice behind the mic. Learn what makes this successful entrepreneur tick and whatâs helped shape her vision of a corporate America defined by people over profits. Godwin speaks honestly and frankly about overcoming fear, her own mental illness and the importance of love and defining pu...
2019-01-1800 minJoy Economics PodcastAll I Want for ChristmasWe're getting into the holiday spirit with a throwback to one of our favorite episodes from Season 1, featuring Stephanie Walters, lifestyle specialist in Hampton Roads, VA and Kyla Young and Chase Miller, two special young fans of the show. We'll be talking about holiday traditions and sharing lifestyle tips on how to manage and enjoy the holiday season. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
2018-12-2100 minJoy Economics PodcastAfter The Show: Bonus EpisodeThis bonus episode of Joy Economics features a quick course on how to make your elevator pitch great with David Farmer and Shane Benson of Launch YOUniversity. Weâll also revisit our friends at Moving in the Spirit, an Atlanta, Georgia-based non-profit that uses dance to help youth thrive.
2018-12-1400 minJoy Economics PodcastReimagining Africa with Jean AderoInterview with Jean Adero, Founder of âRead Across Africaâ Jean Adero believes her âsoulâ purpose in life is to reimagine her home country of Africa. At face value this sounds like a monumental proposition. Not for Jean Adero, the founder and brainchild behind the youth literacy non-profit, Read Across Africa. In this powerful interview, host, Shani Godwin, unveils the many trials and tribulations Jean had to endure to realize her vision of founding a library in her community in Africa. We will travel back in time to witness the countless obstacles Jean had to overcome to make i...
2018-12-0700 minJoy Economics PodcastThe Real MVPJoy EconomicsInterview with Becky Davis, Bosspreneur CEO, MVPWork, LLC Becky Davis was in her early 20âs when she first yearned to start her own business. She had the charisma, stage presence and natural gift for public speaking, but when the moment came to step out and share her gift with the world, she just couldnât do it. How many times has this happened to you? How long have you been sitting on your great idea? How long have you, too, been hiding from your gift? Davisâ wake-up call almost cost her a life...
2018-11-1600 minJoy Economics PodcastLift Off: Shane Benson & David Farmer of Launch YouniversityInterview with Shane Benson, VP, Operator Support &Organizational Planning, Chick-fil-A, Inc. & David Farmer, VP, Restaurant Experience, Chick-fil-A, Inc. / Co-founders of Launch Youniversity If youâre not actively launching something new in your life, you may be missing out on the very thing that keeps you challenged, fresh and relevant in todayâs constantly evolving world. In this episode, you will meet David Farmer and Shane Benson, top executives at Chick-fil-A Inc., who along with their partners, Kevin Jennings and Jeff Henderson, have created a digital platform called Launch Youniveristy. This virtual hub provides access to resou...
2018-10-2500 minJoy Economics PodcastCustodians of CultureOmari and Onaje Henderson are on a mission to open up the art experience, in its many facets, to communities of color. In a stroke of genius, these engineers-by-trade decided to take their passion for art and turn it into a business thatâs paying off in ways they never imagined. In this episode of Joy Economics, host Shani Godwin dives into their story and how you, too, can harness that passion into purpose. Â
2018-09-2800 minJoy Economics PodcastJoy Economics: Moving in the SpiritDana Luptonâs love affair with dance has taken her from the first housing project in Atlanta, Georgia to the Gold Room of the White House. Along the way, she overcomes her own childhood prejudices, discovers the meaning of selfless mentorship, and co-founds a youth-development non-profit, âMoving in the Spiritâ that is dedicated to creating compassionate leaders through dance. In this powerful interview with Joy Economics host Shani Godwin, Dana provides an intimate look into her own personal and professional struggles with finding her purpose in life and offers some simple steps we can all take to live th...
2018-09-1600 minJoy Economics PodcastJOY ECONOMICS WITH SHANI GODWIN: Heroes Wanted: Featuring Rodney BullardWe are all familiar with the archetypal hero who risks life and limb for the greater good. Theyâre portrayed in the movies donning super powers, celebrated in the news for their bravery and defined as human exceptions in our collective psyche. But, what if a hero resides in all of us? Seems like an audacious suggestion, but what if itâs true? And if so, how could this realization impact you and the lives of those around you? These are just a few of the questions Joy Economics host, Shani Godwin explores in her interview with Rodney...
2018-09-0700 min