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She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Unboxing Success with Jamelia Donaldson Founder of the UK’s biggest Subscription Box : Pioneering, Purpose, and the Power of CommunityGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Jamelia Donaldson from  the UK  Jamelia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of TreasureTress — a monthly product subscription service for girls and women with kinky-curly hair and also the co-creator of The Teen Experience, a monthly workshop series which offers young black women to attend a series of personal development workshops for teens. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes...
2023-10-0658 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.”We Need to Have a Seat at the Table’ says Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Elizabeth JohnsonGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   It's Climate Week NYC and we have an episode from the She's Got Drive Vault - Such a fantastic interview and one of my absolute favorite episodes.  This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and Brooklyn native. She is co-founder of the non-profit think tank Urban Ocean Lab, co-founder of the climate initiative The All We Can Save Project, and co...
2023-09-221h 09She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.How to Break Free from Relationship Ruts: A Candid Conversation with Coach CassGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Coach Cass An intuitive love coach and certified matchmaker for successful women. Coach Cass set stages aflame as an in-demand speaker and as a TEDx presenter. She is on a mission to help busy women attract the type of love that fills their hearts with happiness and joy, She believes you can attract, choose, and keep love in your life with the right guidance. So when love eludes you, th...
2023-09-1559 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Setoria Key Says Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s EssentialGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Setoria Key  Setoria - Singer, Songwriter, and Entrepreneur, fell in love with the way music made her feel at the age of 6. Growing up, she sang in church, school choirs, and also explored the art of theater by participating in musical plays. Setoria won the R&B/Soul Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 and 2017 Josie Music Awards . Her single Say My Name won R&B/Soul Song of...
2023-08-291h 05She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.How Krystal Taylor helps women over 40 to be their best, taking 3 months to get results they wantGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Krystal Taylor s a Certified Personal Trainer, Krystal Taylor has helped hundreds of people who are on their journey to a healthier lifestyle.  She  doesn’t believe in fad diets, but instead adopting a healthier lifestyle. The change happens with our mindset first so that’s Krystal’s  focus.   As a former Adjunct Professor and Corporate Trainer, she  always had the desire to educate people.  While she enjo...
2023-08-2258 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Shari & Leslie are creating community to lift up Black Entrepreneurs & Black ArtistsGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Shari Currie and Leslie Roberson : Shari Currie is Founder and owner of Recycled Modern - a home decor and art gallery which elevates the voices and stories of local artists from diverse backgrounds, while featuring vintage and handcrafted home decor, art and lifestyle goods . Shari launched a few years ago and successfully uplifts and celebrates the brilliance of Black creatives through her gallery. I was  so grateful to Shari for...
2023-08-0757 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.How Bronwyn Morgan Drone company is making moves and leading the wayGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Bronwyn Morgan. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every week. In episode 144,  Bronwyn Morgan, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish.  Leading the development new UAV platforms and solutions at Xeo Air, MOUV and Airversity . Classically trained in innovation practices, commercializing latent tech IP, sales management, UAV ca...
2023-07-2552 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Lela Coffey, reminds us that our Black is Beautiful. Lela is the woman behind this impactful campaign at Proctor & GambleGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Lela Coffey, VP of Multicultural Business Acceleration, P&G North America. Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 142, Lela Coffey, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Follow Lela  on  LinkedIn:  If you are interested in investing in Black women in any way this in...
2023-07-1155 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Deborah Martin Owens shares 3 questions before You leave your JobGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week  #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with Deborah Martin Owen Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 141,   Deborah Martin Owens, Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. (1:36) Shirley’s Introduction. 0:15Welcome to the show, shirley mcalpine. How long it takes to fulfill a commitment. Stay focused on what you want to accomplish. 1:36Shirley mcalpine...
2023-06-2758 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Talent Agent April King who has worked with Keke Palmer and Quinta Brunson says you have to advocate for yourself to get what you want.Get ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor.  Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday. In episode 140,   April King, Talent Agent at William Morris Endeavor What is it that you do as an agent? & How to become a talent agent at icm partners. 3:22 What it actuall...
2023-06-2048 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Google Head of News Lab, LaToya Drake shares how to be unapologetic with our NOGet ready to Buckle Up because on the She's Got DrIve podcast you remember that your Brilliance is your Birthright.   This week after a 18 month break #shesgotdrivepodcast is back with LaToya Drake, Head of North America News Lab at Google and formerly  Google's Head of Media Representation.  Subscribe, Listen , like, rate and  review this episode and stay tuned for the new episodes of She's Got Drive Podcast coming out every Tuesday.   In episode 139  LaToya, the Head of Google's  North America News Lab   How Google looks at how to be more inclusive...
2023-06-1247 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.How this CEO Kim Lewis went From 300K to 8 figures in 5 yearsI am so excited to be back on She's Got Drive Podcast. In this first episode on our return we have the phenomenal Kim Lewis from our live recording at the She's Got Drive event at Recycled Modern in Hyde Park. In episode 138  Kim, the CEO of Curlmix,   Why it is important for leaders to go first. How she turned down 400K on Shark tank and what she learned that lead to their second investor What she relies on to make difficult conversations and what being fearless looks to her The powerful elss she has learned fo...
2023-06-0549 minShe\'s Got Drive
She's Got DriveEpisode 1: She’s Got Drive IntroductionThe She’s Got Drive is a new podcast by Shirley McAlpine. In this episode, Shirley will share the vision for this podcast.
2022-05-0700 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.REWIND EPISODE : What's Driving Me this Week- August As a Bridge - Stay ReadyWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This is a REWIND episode. Last Year I posted this and it was one of my most popular episodes. What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.  So substitute 2021 for 2020. And when I say 2021 I mean 2022.  This week I talk about - What if August is a time to review where we are in this crazy 2020 so that we can figure out how we are going to take the rest of 2020. It's has been so challenging we feel out of control - so what can we do to get some...
2021-08-3008 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 122: Dr Tanya Khemet and Dr Keisha Goode say Black Midwives Birthed America and are Central to Black HistoryThank you for listening to She’s Got Drive. Today we have the last in out Black Mama series of interviews with midwife Tanya Khemet and Academic Keisha Goode, both President and Vice President of National Association of Certified Professional Midwives. We talk about the racism faced by Black midwives, the decimation of Black midwifery, and the need to address the structural barriers for Black Midwives today. And how Black Midwives is an answer to the Black Maternal Health crisis.  My name is Shirley McAlpine. Welcome to She's Got Drive. So grab your cup of tea, or dri...
2021-05-141h 03She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 121: Black Mothers are Dying - And It's a Scandal says Jennie Joseph and Mars LordToday we  have an important episode  with Jennie Joseph and Mars Lord. Its the first time I have had two women in the guest chair. We discuss female maternal health and Black and Brown Community.  We are in crisis. In our conversation we talk about what is going on and what is needed.   So grab your cup of tea, or drink of choice  and you might want to take a walk as you listen to these two amazing and inspiring women.  JENNIE JOSEPH  is one of the most well-known and respected midwives and advocates worldwide for family-ce...
2021-05-071h 17She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 120: Let's call this Post Pandemic Goals.- My 7 Step guideThis week's Episode is about creating our life post pandemic. We cant go back we want to move forward. Let's set some goals - which seems easy to do but how do you make sure you can achieve them.  I am sharing with you how to go about doing it in 7 steps.  You do not want to miss this episode.  #ExecuteYourDream 7 Day Challenge : CLICK HERE  DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF: LAST Chance To ENTER MY  GRATITUDE JOURNAL GIVEAWAY  click here She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 Days o...
2021-05-0124 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 119: Black Women - We Are Grieving, so What Can We Do?What a week this has been for us, it's alot and we cannot ignore the impact on us. In this solo episode, I share with you the grieving process to help us understand the place that so  many of us  are in right now,  to help us.  And I shares some ideas on what we can do to address what is happening to us. I am hoping you will find it helpful and take some time to look after yourself with one or some of the suggested actions.  To ENTER MY  GRATITUDE JOURNAL GIVEAWAY  click here She's...
2021-04-2433 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 117: Finding Love in COVID times Damona Hoffman spills the deets.Get your cup of tea , or go for a walk and listen to this weeks episode of She's Got Drive.  This week on #shesgotdrivepodcast is Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach, radio host, and TV personality. We talk about dating, relationships and our expectations of relationships. More on Damona … she starred in the TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love on FYI TV (A & E Networks), she hosts the Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Radio Show & Podcast, plus she is the Love Expert for BET.com. Damona was also a finalist for iDate’s Bes...
2021-04-1845 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 118: Jennie Joseph on Saving Black Mothers.For Black Mothers and Mothers of Black and Brown babies/children. This week as we acknowledge Black Women's Health week I am reposting Jennie Joseph.  Get your cup of tea , or go for a walk and listen to this weeks episode of She's Got Drive.  Jennie Joseph,  CEO of Commonsense Childbirth based in Florida, has worked tirelessly through her The JJ Way™ method  to educate, empowerment and support women to have healthy pregnancies and babies.   America has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country in the world. More than two women die ever...
2021-04-1738 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 116: Renae Bluitt on Black Women and their Pathway to FreedomYES we are back with my first interview of this return season - Renae Bluitt. remember when Issa Rae said " I'm rooting for everybody Black" - well this is Renae but add Black women. She really is a stand for Black women living and being their best selves. We had a fantastic conversation when I sat down with her last summer.  Renae L. Bluitt is a Brooklyn, New York-based filmmaker, digital content creator, and branding expert who serves as an advocate for Black women’s accurate representation in the media. With over a decade of experience, Renae has...
2021-04-0234 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 115 :Return of the McAfter 6 months I am back!! She's Got Drive is in full effect and ready to inspire you again with the Black women's stories that matter.  It's been a time and I share with you what I have learned in the last 6 months and what I am doing differently.  To download the transcript then click the link here : To ENTER MY  GRATITUDE JOURNAL GIVEAWAY  click here To buy @browngirljane Rest CBD Oil click here    She's Got Drive Journals: buy it on Amazon here Including 30 Days of Gratitude -Making Every...
2021-03-2645 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode114: Marie Burgos followed her passion and became an award winning interior designerOn this weeks episode of She's Got Drive we have Marie Burgos. Marie is a Multi-award winning French designer. Her acclaimed work with top clientele in residential and commercial properties has been featured in dozens of publications focusing her unique vision on the interior.Marie Burgos holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Paris, an Interior Design Degree from New York University, and is a certified Feng Shui Master. Fluent in French, she has lived and worked in Paris, London, and New York. In this episode we cover so much ground from her co...
2020-09-1453 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 113: What has been Driving me this week: - August as a Bridge 2020Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about - What if August is a time to review where we are in this crazy 2020 so that we can figure out how we are going to take the rest of 2020. It's has been so challenging we feel out of control - so what can we do to get some of that back? And can we also start to get our eye on 2021. So this is my musing and sharing if August is a bridge what mig...
2020-08-2107 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 112 : Jodie Patterson - Says Bold Mothering is ActivismThis week our guest is Jodie Patterson  - MOTHER  SOciAL ACTIVIST ENTREPRENEUR  and AUTHOR author of The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation  and more recently A Boy Named Penelope.  What a moving and inspiring conversation we have together. We talk about mothering in its broadest sense, redefining how we mother, and how we talk to our children about race. And of course mothering as activism. Jodie has been lauded for her activist work by Hillary Clinton, The Advocate, Family Circle, Essence, Cosmopolitan, and Yahoo!, among others. She sits on the board of a numbe...
2020-08-141h 11She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 111: What's Been Driving Me this Week - Grant Yourself Some GraceWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: What's been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about granting grace to ourselves - it's overwhelming right now,  in so many ways and you may have noticed that I have not posted many episodes in July. I appreciate Michelle Obama talking about the low grade depression she has been feeling. And maybe that is what has been happening as well as all I have to do.  I share with you what has been occupying my time, and my mind and spirit and how I am gr...
2020-08-0720 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 110 : Dr Jeanine Downie ,leading Dermatologist says people are finally getting what it is like to be Black in AmericaThis week in the guest chair we have Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, a Dermatologist and owns her practice in Image Dermatology in NJ. We talk about the two pandemics COVID and racism, and Jeanine shares her experiences of racism as a Doctor and in life. As well as the transformative effect of her work and surpassing information on skin cancer and the Black community. Dr Downie is a joy to be with and I know you will truly love this interview - I did!  Dr Downie of image Dermatology ® P.C. is licensed to practice not only in Ne...
2020-07-181h 04She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 109: Marie Kondo consultant Kristyn Ivey talks about Respect Gratitude & JoyThis week in the guest chair we have For the Love of Tidy’s founder, Kristyn Ivey, is a professional organizer who is dedicated to teaching busy families, professionals, and creative entrepreneurs how to let go of “stuff” and attract a truly abundant life. With over 1000 hours of tidying experience, she’s been featured in Bloomberg, HuffPost, Vox, and the Chicago Sun Times,  with live appearances on WGN, ABC7, FOX32, Windy City Live, and more. She also co-hosts the weekly podcast Spark Joy celebrating the transformative power that comes from surrounding yourself with joy.  Dedicated to the Kon...
2020-06-2757 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 108: Michelle Ghee: You Have to Be Prepared and Not Walk in Fear.This week we have Michele Thornton Ghee joining me in the guest chair.  Michele is  a proven executive that has worked for some of the most powerful media companies in the world. She currently serves as the Managing Partner for Stratechic Alliance. A small part of Ghee’s legacy is her tenure at BET. Michele was SVP of Media Sales for BET Her (formerly Centric TV). She was instrumental in rebranding Centric as ‘The First Network Designed for Black Women’ and then again into BET Her. After losing her dad to cancer in 1997, Ghee decided to go ba...
2020-06-141h 03She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 107: REWIND 'And Still I Rise', Dr Nicola Rollock is the Woman Who Talks About Race We are going back to 2017 when i interviewed  Dr. Nicola Rollock in the guest chair. Dr Rollock is an academic, consultant and public speaker specialising in racial justice in education and the workplace. She is widely known for her research which examines, for the first time in the UK, the career experiences of Black female Professors. Nicola is published in a number of international books and journals and is the lead author of The Colour of Class: the educational strategies of the Black middle classes. In this episode she shares:  Her frustration of the lack of peopl...
2020-06-071h 16She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 106: What's Been Driving Me This Week - We Need to Take A Pause Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I ask  Can we TAKE A PAUSE?  And what I am seeing is the  impact of us acting from our raw emotions. I share with you some questions that I am asking myself and that you can ask as you reflect in this moment. I am sharing it with you and hopes it helps you at this time. It's a lot and I want you to take care of yourself.  Join my She’s Got Drive Facebook...
2020-06-0120 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 105: Leslie Gross: Former President Obama Appointee and Public Policy Expert says Know Your Value and Trust YourselfOn this weeks show we have Leslie Gross is a nationally-recognized strategic advisor, with 20+ years expertise in public policy and systems change. During her career she’s advised cabinet secretaries and C-suite execs  Currently, she heads Advantage Insights Group, a government affairs and public policy practice. Her prior roles include Director of the Equality Fund at the Open Society Foundations. Leslie was a senior appointee in the Obama Administration, serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  Prior to her appointment, Leslie served as a senior advisor in both house...
2020-05-2354 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 104: Kimberly Lee Minor - I Feel More in Control than I Have Felt in 10 Years -Even in this PandemicI am so excited to have Kimberly Lee Minor sitting in the guest chair this week. Kimberly is a business owner and creative executive with over 25 years of senior level leadership​ and creative customer experience - spanning merchandising, product development, brand development and management. Winning the Outstanding Contribution Award in her company. She has been responsible for leading strategies for up to  $4 billion. Leading design and merchandising with the following well known brands like Footlocker, London Fog, Ann Taylor Loft and Bath and Body Works.   We talk about her leaving her corporate career behind. Sharing her why and no...
2020-05-1558 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 103: REWIND JENNIE JOSEPH : Black Mothers are Dying - Find out how Midwife Jennie Joseph is saving Black Mothers and Black Babies5th May is the International Day of the Midwife, shining a light on the important work that midwives of worldwide to deliver the worlds children. So I thought I would repost my interview with one of the most inspiring midwives in the US and that is no exaggeration.  Jennie Joseph,  CEO of Commonsense Childbirth based in Florida, has worked tirelessly through her The JJ Way™ method  to educate, empowerment and support women to have healthy pregnancies and babies.   America has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country in the world. More than two women die every d...
2020-05-0540 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 102: #RelationshipGoals - How we made it to 20 Years Together with these 8 PrinciplesThis week is a REWIND episode, originally published in February 2018  = we go back into the vault for this episode on relationships - you know that intimate one you have for life. In this COVID19 culture there is a lot happening in this space and I thought this may be helpful. I share what are the 8 principles  that has sustained my relationship with my husband Dan for 20 years . And whether you are with your partner for 1 year or 10 years these will hopefully inspire you to bring something new to it.  If you want to have a breakthrough in your relationship and...
2020-05-0139 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 101: Pioneer, Former Dep. General Counsel Of Time Inc, and Author Rhonda McLean "Sings If I can help somebody" to inspire us.In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak to Rhonda Joy McLean, President and CEO of RJMLEADS LLC, a leadership consulting and career advancement company based in New York City.  She is the former Deputy General Counsel of Time Inc., a global publishing company, where she managed one-third of the law department and provided legal support for over 200 clients for nearly 20 years, including Time, Fortune, Sports Illustrated, People andEssence magazines. She is also the co-author of the popular book series “Little Black Book of Success: Laws for Black Women,”.  Rhonda has received numerous awards for her...
2020-04-241h 00She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 100: Valerie Rainford Says 'Sometimes When You Can't Make Sense of Anything - You Just Have To Move Forward"In this weeks episode I am so happy to I speak with Valerie Rainford, who is founder and CEO of Elloree Talent Strategies - a consulting firm that works with senior leaders in corporate America to increase the representation of diverse talent. Valerie has a wealth of knowledge gained from her 12 years at JP Morgan Chase. We talk about her passion for her work, how she is trying to make sense of Covid19 and the power of writing and sharing her story in her book, Until A Brighter Tomorrow. You can find Valerie Rainford: http://va...
2020-04-171h 21She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 99: What's Been Driving Me This Week - Time to PivotWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share in this COVID19culture the places in my life where i have had to 'pivot' - because i cant keep doing the same thing.    FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care inventory pdf with the questions so you can reflect on how you can take better care of yourself. Click here  shirleymcalpine.com/selfcare To sign up for my Daily Love Notes❤️  coming into your inbox –...
2020-04-0822 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 97. Self Care SOS 2020 - Let's Level Up Our Self CareWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I share my Self Care SOS approaches. This is reflecting the conversations I am having with my clients as we navigate the impact of COVID19.  Self care in these times are not about a nice to have - it is essential living - lets have a look at what you could be doing - what we can be doing.  FREE DOWNLOAD TO SUPPORT YOU: Download for free self care Quiz pdf -  questions to  reflect on how you can take better care of yourself in...
2020-03-2827 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 98. Dr Meredith Anderson talks about the importance of inspiring our childrenIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .  Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.  Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education.  Meredith's most recent publications for UNCF are: A Seat at the Table: African American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education; Lift Ever...
2020-03-2732 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 96: What's Been Driving Me this Week - Coping with UncertaintyWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my response to CoVID 19 and what I am doing and I offer you two resources to help with your self care and keeping you sane in these extraordinary time.  In these shorts, ( its not that short this week!)   I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me...
2020-03-2138 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPSIODE 95: What's been driving me this week: Attitude is EverythingWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my insight that attitude is everything. How we approach our life absolutely matters to what we have in our life. Hope it helps your day and week.  In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing...
2020-03-0308 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 94: Taliah Givens Making Moves for Young Black LeadersIn this weeks episode is the last but not least amazing woman in my UNCF series - highlight the work to support the future of our Black Young people. I am so happy that we have Taliah Givens in the guest chair.  Taliah is the Senior Director of UNCF Student Professional Development Programs she has led the strategic direction and management of over 30 UNCF internship programs.In the past 5-years, her department has served over 900 students across various industries including education, STEM, financial services, public relations, publishing, entertainment, and health care. Taliah started her career as an Opt...
2020-02-2853 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 93: Dr Meredith Anderson talks about the importance of inspiring our childrenIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Dr Meredith Anderson. She is the second in a UNCF series .  Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. is a Senior Research Associate in the K-12 Advocacy Department and Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute at UNCF, where she leads and designs empirical research related to K-12 education reform for African American students.  Dr Anderson's publications have focused on race, educational inequities, African American community voice in education.  Meredith's most recent publications for UNCF are: A Seat at the Table: African American Youth's Perceptions of K-12 Education; Lift Ever...
2020-02-1432 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 92: REWIND Paulette Rowe, President of Paysafe Shares How she Navigates her Uber Successful CareerWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I rewind to a really early episode with Paulette Rowe, currently President of Paysafe, formerly at Facebook and MD at Barclays Bank. You will learn so much about what it takes to climb the corporate ladder and more. Get your notebooks ready as the barriers are not match for Paulette's resilience and grit.  Have you checked out my new online program Execute Your Dream, cart is closing soon.  EXECUTE YOUR DREAMS COURSE: is a blueprint  that’s shows you HOW to design and put into...
2020-02-071h 04She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 91: REWIND - This is a Self Care SOSWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive:  This week I rewind to an episode from October 2017 - where I share with you my self care SOS. It's been quite a week so I thought we can all do with some extra attention on our self. See if you can take on at least one or two of these this week. and look at the difference that it will make.    have you checked out my new online program Execute Your Dream, cart is closing soon.  EXECUTE YOUR DREAMS COURSE: is a blueprint ...
2020-02-0128 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 90 Whats Been Driving Me This Week: Its never the "right time" to go for what you want!Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my  experience and insight that it is never the 'right time' to go for your dream in life. The right time is not coming so might as well get on with it!! Its a choice we make.  I am hoping it inspires you to go for your dream in 2020? In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing t...
2020-01-2419 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 89: Patrice says she aims for "harmony verses balance"in her lifeOn this weeks episode we have Patrice Washington in the guest chair. This is part 2, so if you haven't listened to part 1 Episode 88 remember to go back to listen to that one. Patrice is the Wisdom & Wealth Money Maven, Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a personal finance training and development firm focused on moving you from debt management to money mastery. She is committed to redefining wealth for our generation. She is all about chasing purpose not money.  Patrice is no.1 best-selling author - Real Money Answers, and a captivating speaker . She has b...
2020-01-2029 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 88: Patrice Washington, the money maven says "I want to celebrate it all".On this weeks episode we have Patrice Washington in the guest chair Patrice is the Wisdom & Wealth Money Maven, Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a personal finance training and development firm focused on moving you from debt management to money mastery. She is committed to redefining wealth for our generation. She is all about chasing purpose not money.  Patrice is no.1 best-selling author - Real Money Answers, and a captivating speaker . She has been the personal finance expert of  Steve Harvey’s radio and television shows since 2014, and has  been featured in hundred...
2020-01-1049 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 87: What's Been Driving Me This Week - My 2019 Year in Review Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I share my highlights of 2019 having done my review. I am hoping it inspires you to review last year. Just because we are now in 2020 doesn't mean you can't review what happened in 2019. And then comes the foundation for a fabulous New year and New decade? In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me lif...
2020-01-0319 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 86: I am doing what I am passionate about in life says Therese Badon, who raises $12 million a year for UNCFIn this weeks episode I am so happy that we have Therese Badon, VP of Development at UNCF. She is the first in a UNCF series over the next few weeks.   Therese responsible for overseeing  an annual revenue goal of $12 million. Before coming to UNCF, Badon served as the executive director of alumni relations and annual giving at UNCF. started her career at  Capital One Bank, where she worked for 12 years. Badon had the privilege of working with two former US presidents, President Bill Clinton and President George H.W. Bush, on the "Wave of Hope" cam...
2019-12-2950 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 85: Courageous Moments - Inspiration to Live Your life by DesignThis week as we look at the question on how to live a life by design and not default we gain our inspiration from three of my former guest's courageous moments. We hear their life lessons and the power of going beyond fear. I love all my guest and their stories, I am sure you will too.  1st - Reverend Itang Young previous guest on episode episode 61 , Assistant Minister of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem NY.   2nd   Vyla Rollins : previous guest on episode 56, Executive Director of London Business School and Occupational Psychologist.   3rd   Michelle...
2019-12-2139 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 84. I'm Walking by Faith and not by Sight says Fashion Designer Natasha LambkinThis week’s She’s Got Drive features my interview with Natasha Lambkin.Natasha shares about her journey towards forming the faith based lifestyle brand named Tashee. Her style and brand is full of flair and creativity. Her collections are aimed at women of all ages, but Natasha is passionate about promoting modesty in fashion, with the belief that true modesty comes from the inside. Natasha shares how her faith and how her relationship with God has directed her throughout her entrepreneurial journey.  FREE DOWNLOADS TO SUPPORT YOU: Reviewing your year can be a powerful way to...
2019-12-0749 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 83: Review of 2019 - Before your 2020 goals comes this!Welcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Reviewing your year can be a powerful way to end 2019. Finding  a beautiful space, some music playing in the background, a lovely cup of tea and cake,  a journal with your favorite pen and get to work. This is both a moving and enjoyable experience.  This week I talk you through some helpful and powerful questions so you can appreciate yourself and discover the lessons you need to learn to take you into 2020 rocking and rolling.  Download t...
2019-11-2919 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 82: What's Been Driving Me this Week - Dare to DreamWelcome to another edition of She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   This week I talk about us daring to dream and the power of gaining the courage to share what we want for ourselves. Is there a dream that you have this is for you? In these shorts,  I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with y...
2019-11-2306 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 81: Choose people who will lift you Up - Getting Support on your GoalsThis week on the show we talk about Accountability Partnership as a structure to support us on the things that we care about and the goals that we have.  These can be either work goals or more general life goals.  AP's are a way to ensure that you stay on track and in action.  I talk with my own accountability partner Martine Severin, a Chicago and LA based fashion and lifestyle photographer where we share what we are getting from our partnership, why we decided to start working together in this way and what are the best prac...
2019-11-1656 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 80: Be Bold Even When it is Not Easy say CBS Anchor Michelle MillerThis week in the guest chair Part 2 of my interview with the wonderful Michelle Miller. Michelle shares about the power of sponsorship, her relationship with her father, and how fear can still stop her at times.  Don't you love her as much as I do?.  Michelle Miller is the co-host of "CBS This Morning: Saturday." and egularly appears on the "CBS Evening News," "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Sunday Morning."  Miller has reported on many stories of national and international importance. She provided extensive coverage of the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting death of Michael Brow...
2019-11-0834 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 79: Successful People Have Failed too says Michelle Miller lets talk about that! ( Part 1)This week in the guest chair we have the wonderful Michelle Miller. We talk about what filing gives us and the inevitability of it on route to our success. You will Love her - I did.  Michelle Miller is the co-host of "CBS This Morning: Saturday." and egularly appears on the "CBS Evening News," "CBS This Morning" and "CBS Sunday Morning."  Miller has reported on many stories of national and international importance. She provided extensive coverage of the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting death of Michael Brown. She also covered the Sandy Hook Elementary School shoot...
2019-11-0139 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 78 - Back With Fashion Legend April Walker - Listen to the voice inside and honor it Part 2This week’s She’s Got Drive is part 2 of my  interview with April Walker. This inspirational woman could be described as a trailblazer, as one of the first to bring Hip-Hop fashion to ‘Street Style’. At the age of 21, her passion for clothes led her to create her first fashion brand, Fashion in Effect and open a shop in Brooklyn.   In the 90’s April launched her brand Walker Wear. April work with and styled artists such as Tupac, Run-DMC and Snoop Dog.  You are going to love love love this second part interview. We talk about the courage to...
2019-10-181h 00She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 77 - This trailblazer April Walker dressed Tupac, Snoop Dog and Run DMC - Our street style has April's name on it - find out why! (Part 1)This week’s She’s Got Drive is the first of a two-part interview with April Walker. This inspirational woman could be described as a trailblazer, as one of the first to bring Hip-Hop fashion to ‘Street Style’. At the age of 21, her passion for clothes led her to create her first fashion brand, Fashion in Effect and open a shop in Brooklyn.   In the 90’s April launched her brand Walker Wear. April work with and styled artists such as Tupac, Run-DMC and Snoop Dog.  You are going to love love love this interview. When we want to bel...
2019-10-1149 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 76: Whats Been Driving Me this Week- Putting Self back in Self CareWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change i...
2019-10-0407 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 75 : What's Been Driving Me this Week - My Life MeditationWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change i...
2019-09-2708 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 74: This Woman in Tech, Michele Grant, tells us Life is about Accepting Stretch Assignments - find out what she means! This weeks episode we have a female Tech veteran Michele Grant. She is a Strategy & Operations Executive Business Consultant specializing in Digital Technology Project, Program and Portfolio Management. Michele has 18+ years of initiating and delivering sustained results and effective change for Fortune 500 firms across a wide range of industries including enterprise software, digital marketing, advertising technology, e-commerce and government. Michele Grant is a partner at EAC, LLC.- a technology consulting firm  whose  clients include CBS, VIACOM, JP Morgan Chase, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group, Merrill Lynch, Boeing Corporation, US Census Bureau, Coach Inc.,   We talk about how she fo...
2019-09-2044 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 73: Powerful Life lessons in the last 4 MonthsIn this weeks episode I share the powerful life changing lessons I have learnt over the last 4 months since I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. These are lessons applicable to anyone who is going through a life change. And find out the gifts that I have been given through this. You will get to hear how you can go about causing a transformation in your life.  Grab your 4 Step Goal Keeper: I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life.  When we want to believe in ourse...
2019-09-1327 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 72: Nailing Your 2019 Goals in the Last QuarterThis weeks Episode I share with you how to nail the 2019 goals you set in the last quarter of the year. It is NOT too late my friend.  Find out how to review where you are, how to get encourage action and things to plan to ensure success. Listen and let's do this.  Grab your pdf on The Operating States:  For your guide on the Operating States download it here  shirleymcalpine.com/operatingstates Grab your 4 Step Goal Keeper: I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have...
2019-09-0636 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 71 - Whats been Driving me this week - What Gives you Life and Feeds Your soul?Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive: Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change i...
2019-08-3027 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 70: Self Care Principles and Boundaries - Cecliia Nelson Hurt shares her Self Care Practices whilst undertaking Equity work. Principles we can all Do.This week in the guest chair we have part 2 with Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA.  Cecilia is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to  to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to educate and promote diversity processes and procedures to positively impact organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.   Prior to joining L’Oréal, Cecilia served as Vice President, University Relations for JPMorgan Chase. where sh managed campus recruitment,  diversity relationships as well as financi...
2019-08-2348 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 69: Cecilia Nelson Hurts shares How She is Accepting her Gifts (PART 1)This week in the guest chair we have Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA. This is Part 1 of my interview with Cecilia who  is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to  to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to educate and promote diversity processes and procedures to positively impact organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.   Prior to joining L’Oréal, Cecilia served as Vice President, University Relations for JPMorgan Chase. where sh managed campu...
2019-08-1633 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 68: Whats Been Driving Me this Week- August is a bridge to rocking the rest of 2019Welcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change i...
2019-08-0916 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 67: Whats Been Driving Me this Week - Managing My MindWelcome to another edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! It's a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on a change i...
2019-07-2612 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 66: Build Your Opportunities - Find Out How Kristin Fraser Dressed BeyonceOn this weeks episode in the guest chair is Kristin Fraser, CEO and Creative Director of Trèfle Designs designer. I met and spoke to her at Essence Fest Fashion House. n 2008, designer Kristin Frazer birthed her company focused on swimwear for women. After a few years she created  a kids swimwear line and a  new resort-wear collection for women She has had  write-ups in local, regional and international magazines such as Marie Claire, Ebony and Essence,   International celebrity singers like Beyoncé as well as Beyonce’s daughter Blue Ivy has worn her designs. She is the epitome of...
2019-07-1925 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 65: What's Been Driving Me this Week: I'm Celebrating All things Black Girl Magic at Essence Fest 25Welcome to  the second sole edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! Its like a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on...
2019-07-1323 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 64: Whats Driving Me this Week: Making Fitness Fit.Welcome to  the first sole edition of to She’s Got Drive : Whats been driving me this week!! Its like a SGD short.   Where each week I share with you what is the main thing that is occupying my mind, energy, time and spirit. The thing that is inspiring me that is ‘giving me life’ or the thing that might be driving me crazy. I share with you what I am doing about it and the strategies that I am using to guiding me in all parts of my life. if you want to find out how I take on...
2019-07-0118 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 63: Tribute to Mum - One Year On.A year since Mum passed this is for her, and to her.    This week we also repost  the wonderful Dawanna Williams Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners sitting in the guest chair . One of only a handful of black females owning a commercial development business in the NYC area. An experienced real estate development and investment firm focused on developing distinctive real estate properties primarily in New York City.  Dawanna Williams has over 20 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to founding her company  in 2003, Ms. Williams worked as a commercial real estate lawyer...
2019-06-2858 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 62: ‘Never Quit on Yourself’ says Asha Castelberry, Combat Veteran & National Security Expert.This Week we have combat veteran, national Security and foreign policy expert Asha Castleberry. This unique and courageous black woman has served in Kuwait and Iraq, and is now one of a handful of black women called on to speak about defense policy, national security and veteran affairs. She also writes about how Women veterans can build their civilian life after leaving active service.  Asha  is a professor in Fordham University's Political Science Department and a fellow at Foreign Policy Interrupted. She is also a member of the Truman National Security Project's Defense Council. Asha serves on the...
2019-06-2149 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 61 : "What Good is Having Beautiful Things if You Have No Peace in Your Heart?' says Reverend Itang YoungIt is not everyday that you get to speak to a Reverend who is a Black Woman and I am so happy to be bringing you Reverend Itang H. Young  who is one of the most prolific and eloquent preachers of the gospel in this generation. Itang  currently serves as the Assistant Minister for Youth at The Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York. And has dedicated much of her time and talents towards advocating for women and girls in marginalized communities.  This former Miss Black Houston used her public platform to advocate for the hol...
2019-06-071h 11She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 60: Make Sure Your Voice is part of the Conversation says Lesley Williams , one of President Obama’s African Leaders  (PART 2)Yes back with part 2 of this live recording of She’s Got Drive from Eaton Workshop Hotel in DC. Really this interview is so rich!! I loved spending time with Lesley.  As a reminder... Lesley is Chief Executive Officer at Tshimologong Precinct in Johannesburg  a Wits University initiative that propels skills development for employability and entrepreneurship in the digital economy through collaboration with provincial government, corporates and entrepreneurs. She formerly worked with the First Lady of South Africa.  Lesley founded Impact Hub Johannesburg in 2010 -  the first in Africa and now one of over 100 Impact Hubs...
2019-05-2345 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 59:  Lesley Williams , social entrepreneur and one of  President Obama’s African Leaders says She Woke Up To The Power of Her Own Voice ( PART 1)Yes She’s Got Drive was live at The Eaton Workshop Hotel in DC and on Facebook last month . Here is part 1 of  the wonderful interview. Lesley is Chief Executive Officer at Tshimologong Precinct in Johannesburg  a Wits University initiative that propels skills development for employability and entrepreneurship in the digital economy through collaboration with provincial government, corporates and entrepreneurs.  Lesley founded Impact Hub Johannesburg in 2010 -  the first in Africa and now one of over 100 Impact Hubs in major cities around the world supporting social entrepreneurs. She has served on the global Association Board and has su...
2019-05-1745 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 58: REWIND JENNIE JOSEPH : Being Called to Your Purpose - Find out how this Midwife is saving Black Mothers and Black Babies5th May is the International Day of the Midwife, shining a light on the important work that midwives of worldwide to deliver the worlds children. So I thought I would repost my interview with one of the most inspiring midwives in the US and that is no exaggeration.  Jennie Joseph,  CEO of Commonsense Childbirth based in Florida, has worked tirelessly through her The JJ Way™ method  to educate, empowerment and support women to have healthy pregnancies and babies.   America has the highest maternal mortality rate of any industrialized country in the world. More than two women die every d...
2019-05-0340 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 57: Living Life by Design and Not Default - My Keynote from the IAm MOM Summit  This weeks episode is my Keynote for the virtual I AM MOM SUMMIT that was held last month from 13-14 March. Although it was for Mums it really is applicable to us all. I hope you enjoy it.  I hope you continue to enjoy our conversation -  Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @@shirleymcalpine_❤️  I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life. Thats why I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you. Dow...
2019-04-2632 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 56: Vyla Rollins - How this Powerful Woman Finally Found her Life PartnerThis weeks episode we have PART 2 of Vyla Rollins interview. Vyla has been a Organizational Psychologist for 25 years and Executive Director of London Business School Leadership Institute. She works with Presidents and Executives, through her executive coaching and consulting. And is a Board member of Core Social Leadership.  Mentioned in this episode  Episode 8: Work on your P.I.E to Enhance your Career with Lisa Stewart   If you are interested in Career Success and your can download your PIE Guide on my website shirley mcalpine.com  Episode 5: Paulette Rowe says never underestimate the Power a...
2019-04-1130 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 55: Vyla says She Knew What She Wanted to do Since She Was 13 Years old!This weeks episode we have Vyla Rollins Vyla Rollins in the Guest Chair. Organisational Psychologist for 25 years and Executive Director of London Business School Leadership Institute. She works with Presidents and Executives, through her executive coaching and consulting. And is a Board member of Core Social Leadership.  Mentioned in this episode  Grab your pdf on The Operating States:  For your guide on the Operating States download it here  shirleymcalpine.com/operatingstates Grab your 4 Step Goal Keeper: I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have b...
2019-04-0452 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 54: REWIND Keep Rocking your 2019 Goals: How to stay on track to winAs we come to this stage in the year its time to check in on your  goals. Many people miss out this important step and if you want to achieve your goals in life, a review is one of the best things that you can do to be successful. In This REWIND episode is I guide you through a method to look at how you are doing so far, so that you can stay on track, or even for some of you I know its to get back on track. Also find out the phases that you will go t...
2019-03-2538 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 53 : Farming While Black - We Need to Reclaim Our Relationship to the Land says Leah PennimanIn this weeks Episode we have Black Kryeol Farmer Leah Penniman, Founder Co- Executive Director of Soul Fire Farm. And Author of Farming While Black and social activist; Leah believes that now is the  time we reclaim our relationship to the land and our food.  Her Farm is a People of Color led project that works to dismantle racism in the food systems through the low cost fresh-food delivery service for people living under food apartheid  and intensive training programs for Black, Latino and Indigenous  aspiring farmer -activist.  She has been tending the soil for 22 year. She was co...
2019-03-1551 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 52: REWIND: Manifesting The Life That You Want AgainREWIND And COME AGAIN! Yes I am all about us creating the life we want this year so we must listen again to this wisdom. I wanted to repost this interview. it is very powerful.  Ellen Burton, inspirational leadership Executive Coach, Business Lecturer and Motivational speaker takes the guest chair. She leads us through her 4 steps on manifesting the life that you want. Notebooks at the ready. Find out how you can take these steps to start living the life you want verses settling for the life that you have.  Mentioned in this episode: ...
2019-03-0854 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 51: Nikki Bethel says Sometimes We Have to Lean Back, and when we Lean in, it looks differentPart 2 of my conversation with Nikki Bethel, SVP of Talent Management at HBO. We discover more about her work and how she has achieved her success  at HBO, the imposter syndrome and her most courageous moment.  I hope you continue to enjoy our conversation -  Listen and let me know your favorite moment of our conversation and send it to me @@shirleymcalpine_❤️  I plan my life and work my plan - thats been how I have become successful in my life.  I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you bro keep on your game. Download...
2019-02-2856 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 50: A Conversation with Nikki Bethel- Sista-friends Having a MomentNikki Bethel - New episode !!!! - YOU are going to love, love,  love this episode. I sat down with SVP of Talent Management at HBO,  Nikki Bethel and we became Sistafriends that day. She is so wonderful. Our conversation moved us to tears, had us laughing and sharing such beautiful moments. Less of me interviewing, more of two women sharing a moment. Oh yes this is Part 1- there was so much richness I couldn't bare to cut it so Part 2 is next week. Mentioned in this episode: Conversations wi...
2019-02-2042 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 49 : Courageous Moments - How We Can Take Inspired Action.In this weeks episode two of my former guests are sharing a courageous moment in their life to inspire us to take action in our own lives. Sometimes the thing that is in the way of us achieving our goals is fear. What if we could go beyond our fear? What would we do then?  Deep appreciation to Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - And Sharlene Brown  Executive Director of the Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion. for sharing their courageous moments with us. Glynda was formerly a guest on She’s Got Drive E...
2019-02-0520 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 48: Get Your Goal On ! My How to Guide to Creating Your Goals in 2019In this weeks episode I walk you through my approach to creating my 2019 goals. Building on the previous episodes on goal setting,  this week is a step by  step process to getting closer to the life that you want.  I share what I am doing this year and  I have also produced a free download "Your 4 Step Goal Keeper"  to support you with creating your goals, getting started on your first actions and identifying support for yourself. Do not miss this episode.  Once you have listened to this episode  to download your 4 Step Goal Keeper at   www.sh...
2019-01-2728 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 47:  Give Yourself Permission to Indulge in Self Care says Lifestyle Blogger Jacqueline NickelberryJacqueline Nickelberry is the creative force behind the lifestyle blog  www.JackieUnfiltered.com and YouTube Channel, Jackie Unfiltered TV on fashion, food and fitness. Jackie is a frequently invited speaker at conferences and events. For 10 years, she has worked with the Apollo Theater to raise money in support of the Apollo’s art education programs which provide opportunities to over 10,000 students annually.   In 2016, Jacqueline became involved with Honey Shine, Inc.,  providing character development programs to thousands of young women from under-resourced communities. Formerly, Jacqueline practiced entertainment law in New York City . Jacqueline earned her J.D. from Georgetown University Law C...
2019-01-1959 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 46: Donna Fraser tells us 'You Don't Know Until You Have Tried - So Give it a Go!In this weeks episode Donna Fraser is a demonstration of courage, resilience and tenacity. Donna is one of the UK’s most successful 400m runners who competed at 4 consecutive Olympic Games and is now the Vice President and the Equality, Diversity & Engagement Lead to the sports governing body, UK Athletics. She was formerly the President of the South of England Athletics Association and from 2013-2015 she was Chair of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network at EDF Energy. She dedicated over two decades to her sport in athletics while pursuing a corporate career and now uses he...
2019-01-121h 03She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 45: Before Your 2019 Goals comes This!STOP - step away from the 2019 goal setting - its that time of year where you are constantly receiving blogs and articles on your 2019 Goals  - but there is something for you MUST to do first and in this solo episode I share with you what that it is. This will create the foundation for you to achieve your goals in 2019 in fact. AND, I am sharing my initial reflections my 10 lessons from 2018 - and what a year it has been, you have travelled with me so you know. Listen to find out what they were, and then get to...
2018-12-1534 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 44: As Black Women Our Voice Matters, Glynda Carr tells us why In this episode we have Glynda C. Carr, Co Founder of Higher Heights for America - a national organization providing Black women a political home dedicated to harness their power to elect Black women, influence elections and advance progressive policies. Glynda is an advocate and political strategist and the former Executive Director of Education Voters of New York.  She  was the Chief of Staff to New York State Senator Kevin Parker  (Brooklyn), and managed the Senator’s key initiatives and shaped policy around youth  development and economic development.  She  also served as campaign manager for two of his succe...
2018-12-0152 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 43: 8 Life Lessons from Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Book Tour Launch in Chicago  #IAmBecomingI am dropping the life Gems that Michelle Obama gave me and many others. On Tuesday 13th November I was one of 14,000 people to see Michelle Obama in conversation with Oprah Winfrey on her first stop of her 'Becoming' Book Tour. Michelle was inspiring, funny, imaginative, challenging, courageous, honest, open, thoughtful, playful, appreciative and a woman with absolute style inside and out. I was so impacted and it was so amazing to be in the room with Aunty Oprah and Michelle Obama that I had to share it with you.  Listen in to this weeks episode and let...
2018-11-1829 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 42: Drop the Ball’ says Tiffany Dufu, How to Let Go of the Standards that Work Against us Verse For UsThis week in the guest chair is Tiffany Dufu. Author of Drop the Ball, this is Tiffany's memoir and manifesto that shows women how to to let go. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.” Named to Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany is Founder and CEO of The Cru, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their professional and personal growth. She was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer at Levo, one of the fastest growing millennial professional networks. Prior...
2018-11-1051 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.EPISODE 41: “Be Ready to Recognize Opportunity” - Sharlene Brown Shares How She Does it.This week sitting in the guest chair is Sharlene Brown the executive director of The Partnership for Responsible Financial Inclusion. Previously, she served as National Director of Oikocredit-USA, where she raised investment capital and provided development education on micro-finance and social performance to investors with more than US$35 million in assets. She has previously  overseen  projects for micro-finance institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle-East/North Africa. And worked in the socially responsible investment marketplace as a business development manager for Domini Social Investments, Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor’s from Wellesley College and an MBA from the University of Ph...
2018-11-0255 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 40: ‘Trust and Know that its Going to be OK’ - How Dawanna Williams became one of a handful of Black Women building Condos in NYC worth millions?After four months away we re-launch She’s Got Drive Podcast with some small changes, but what has not changed is the amazing women that I interview to inspire you to be the driver in your own life.  This week is the wonderful Dawanna Williams Founder and Managing Principal of Dabar Development Partners sitting in the guest chair . One of only a handful of black females owning a commercial development business in the NYC area. An experienced real estate development and investment firm focused on developing distinctive real estate properties primarily in New York City.  Dawanna Williams has o...
2018-10-2656 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 39:  Karen Chaplin, Educator and Advocate of Young People Teaches us a Mantra to Achieve Our DreamsThis weeks episode my guest is Karen Chaplin. Karen is an independent Education Management Professional. She was the former County Supervisor of Education for Essex and Passaic counties, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, the Coordinator of Regional Post-Release Programs, GED Program Director at the Jamesburg New Jersey Training School for Boys, and special education instructor for the severely disabled in the NJ Department of Corrections. She started her life as an educator as a 4th grade and middle school teacher, specializing in reading. She sits on numerous Boards bringing her educational expertise to the organizations and...
2018-05-2555 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 34 Keep Rocking your 2018 Goals : How to stay on track to winAs we come to this stage in the year its time to check in on your 2018 goals. Many people miss out this important step and if you want to achieve your goals in life, a review is one of the best things that you can do to be successful. This week I guide you through a method to look at how you are doing so far so that you can stay on track, or even for some of you I know its to get back on track. Also find out the phases that you will go through to in...
2018-04-0534 minShe’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.
She’s Got Drive: Black Women talk about Success and how they achieved it.Episode 1: She's Got Drive IntroductionThe She’s Got Drive is a new podcast by Shirley McAlpine. In this episode, Shirley will share the vision for this podcast. Each week Shirley interviews Black women from various professions in the US and the UK  to ask what empowers ‘her’?  How does she overcome obstacles, what is the source of her success and how did she go about achieving it?   From entrepreneurs to creatives to corporate professionals, if you want to have more DRIVE and success in your own life along with the tools, strategies, and confidence to change your life this podcast is...
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