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Careers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonExecute Your Goal! Support for the Small Business OwnerAre you a small business owner who could use a tool to help you connect to your audience and to other small businesses?
In this episode, Dr. Monique chats with Cynthia McCalister, owner of the IT Company Quality SAP, which stands for Quality, Service, and Products.
Quality SAP specializes in website development, mobile app development, IT consulting, and is the home of the Key Spot mobile app, www.keyspotapp.com used by business owners across the country, as a way to share information within their community. As a user of the app, Dr. Monique is p...2022-10-2525 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonCareer Transition: Four Guiding PrinciplesNavigating a career transition requires inner work and strategic movement. That inner work requires that we are honest with ourselves as we strive to live the life we want. As a coach, her objective is to guide you to your aligned career. In this episode, Dr. Monique highlights four guiding principles that she uses in her career coaching practice with clients. It's called the L.E.A.D. (Listen, Embrace, Affirm, Decide) Coaching Framework. Unpacking the principles is a small piece of the puzzle when considering a transition. The goal is to identify what you want and need, what you wa...2022-09-1410 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonGrowth Mindset and Community Building with Danyetta NajoliIn this episode, Danyetta shares her lived experience and beliefs around mindfulness, happiness, and positive psychology. She operates a growth mindset and personal foundations coaching practice, is a social innovator, and is a two-time Amazon best-selling author.
Community building at Starfire Council has enabled her to change cultures and create belonging. She has a passion for supporting others who provide close support, care, and assistance to others.
Danyetta also co-wrote the Black American Tree Project, as part of her own professional development which has been widely received. You have to listen to get the details. You...2022-07-1940 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonGrowth Mindset and Personal Foundations Coach Danyetta NajoliListen to this episode as Danyetta shares her lived experience and beliefs around mindfulness, happiness, and positive psychology. She operates a growth mindset and personal foundations coaching practice, is a social innovator, and is a two-time Amazon best-selling author.
Community building at Starfire Council has enabled her to change cultures and create belonging. She has a passion for supporting others who provide close support, care, and assistance to others.
Danyetta also co-wrote the Black American Tree Project, as part of her own professional development which has been widely received. You have to listen to get the...2022-07-1845 min
Book Smarts BusinessMonique Johnson, Micro ShiftThis week, Micro Shift, launches on Amazon. In today's episode, we talk with Monique Johnson, author of Micro Shift. We chat about her chapter, working through transitions and her writing journey.To join the VIP Book Launch TeamConnect with Monique:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquecjohnson/http://www.drmoniquecjohnson.com/Bio:Monique Johnson, Ed.D. is an experienced versatile leader with years of experience in career development, diversity and inclusion, and leadership. She is the owner of Dr. MCJ Consulting, LLC, a...2022-02-1610 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonWhen We Heal, We Don’t Heal AloneDr. Monique chats with her grad school classmate and friend Dr. Shawn Arango Ricks. Listen in as she talks about how her career has evolved over the years. Her passion for helping black women to remember who they are and to heal shines through.
Dr. Shawn Arango Ricks is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
In addition to her academic life, Dr. Ricks is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and a nationally certified Hypnotherapist. prac...2022-01-2832 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonReset! It‘s All About Mindset with Kendra RamirezWe're back! In this episode, Monique chats with Kendra Ramirez.
This episode was recorded back in the spring of 2021. It was too good not to share. Kendra is transparent and has a heart to serve. Not only does she share her successes but she opens up about the challenges that she has overcome.
She is the Founder and CEO of Reset and Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency. She is globally recognized on the home page of LinkedIn.com, Women of Influence Honoree, John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award recipient, AMA Marketing Legend, Cincy Chic Woman of the Year...2021-11-0331 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonSmart, Talented, Trailblazers (with Angelique Adams, Ph.D) - Episode 11In this episode, Monique chats with Dr. Angelique Adams, Chief Innovation Officer at Aperam, a global player in stainless steel, electrical, and specialty markets, and the world's greenest stainless steel producer.
Angelique went from being laughed at when she told a professor that she wanted to pursue a Ph.D., to leading hundreds of scientists around the world. She has lectured and advised leaders in the industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector.
For over a decade now, she has been a sought-after career mentor and coach, especially for women and people of color. She also...2021-04-1828 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonPush Through The Adversity! (with Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D.) - Episode 10Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a confidence coach and career strategist for women of color. As the owner of Jasmine Escalera Coaching, she has proven coaching programs that help her clients beat self-doubt so they can own their worth and boss up in their careers or business. Jasmine has used her own personal career experiences as fuel to empower women of color to go after their goals. Listen in as she shares some of her journey with us.
Since receiving her Ph.D., she has held high-level management positions within hospitals and non-profits, designing programs that increase the qual...2021-04-1124 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonA Self-Care Spin On Choose to Challenge (with Monique) - Episode 9This short but meaningful message encourages women to add a self-care spin to the #choosetochallenge theme from International Women's Day on March 8, 2021. If there's an area in your life that needs attention or you know you can be better #choosetochallenge. We not only must challenge gender equality and pay equity, but we must tend to our own self-care. This episode is a reminder to include ongoing self-care as part of your personal agenda.
2021-03-3103 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonJourney to Soul Good (with Ericka Boone, Ph.D.) - Episode 8In episode 8, Dr. Ericka Boone joins us for a candid conversation about her journey to "Soul Good". She shares her experience from grad school to her role as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Loan Repayment.
She vividly describes how she overcame what she discovered was imposter fears as well as her courageous successes. Prior to this position, Dr. Boone served as a Health Scientist Administrator in the Office of Science Policy and Communications at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) where she developed and targeted science-based publications, outreach initiatives, and other ac...2021-03-0343 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonKeep Moving Forward (with Licia Thompson) - Episode 7In episode 7, Monique speaks with special guest Licia Thompson. Licia is a Leadership, Transition, Clarity, and Confidence Coach and Consultant. She shares her career journey from journalism to entrepreneurship. It's quite a journey that leads her to a long-standing career in Corporate Risk Management.
Her career progression in leadership over two decades in a Corporate Risk Management department to Workers' Compensation Director of Manager Care and Return to Work speaks to her strong track record of leadership.
She decided it was time to transition to a career where she is using her skills to consult as...2021-02-2133 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonMicroaggressions: Seek First to Understand (with Monique) - Episode 6In episode 6, Monique shares her reactions and thoughts about microaggressions. She's had several conversations within the course of a week with women of color about microaggressions, so she decided to share. She's also had her share of experiences. It's a real thing. This episode is intended to be a conversation starter. Although, each situation is unique and may require more complex resolutions. With that said, she holds on to the following basic principles.
1.) Think before you speak
2.) Seek first to understand rather than be understood.
The following book is referenced throughout this episode.
2021-02-1112 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonMake It Work Or Else (with Kristilynn Turney, Ed.D.) - Episode 5Monique is thrilled to chat with her very first podcast guest, Dr. Kristilyn Turney. She's an experienced Educator, Entrepreneur, and Diversity Consultant with 20 years of service in public education.
After having held Teacher and Principal roles, she ended her career as a district-level administrator. Two years ago she embraced entrepreneurship and now serves as the CEO and Founder of Dr. Kristlynn Turney LLC and EdPD Unlimited, LLC. Listen as she shares her philosophy, "make it work or else".
Kristilynn is the author of the journal book: Inspiration and Reflections for the School Leader. This is a v...2021-01-2025 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonWomen of Color in STEM: College Student Edition (with Nia, Kamila & Julian) - Episode 4Join Dr. Monique as she interviews three women of color who are pursuing STEM majors. Nia Johnson and Kamila Thompson are currently undergraduate students in engineering at Ohio State University. Both women are active in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Kamila is the current President and Nia is the Treasurer. Julian Roberts graduated in December 2020 from OSU and plans to continue her studies at New York University in Nursing. You don't want to miss this interview. We discuss imposter syndrome, belonging, isolation, the importance of relationships, perseverance, and going after what you want. They share valuable insight, exper...2021-01-0346 min
The World According To ChristySigns an Employer Values Equality & InclusionJoin host Christy Demetrakis and her special guest Dr. Monique C. Johnson as they discuss “Signs an Employer Values Equality & Inclusion.” Dr. Monique Johnson, the founder of Dr. MCJ Consulting, LLC is a Board-Certified Counselor, Certified Career Coach, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant dedicated to supporting individuals, executives, and professional teams to overcome challenges to reach their goals, as well as promoting diverse and inclusive environments. Dr. Monique has experience working with schools and organizations to diversify their workplace cultures through inclusive planning, training, program development, strategic planning, recruitment, talent acquisition, and retention initiative...2020-12-1432 minCareers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonMeet Your Host Dr. Monique - Episode 3Learn more about your podcast host, Dr. Monique C. Johnson. She shares her why, background, and business in this episode.
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Careers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonWomen in the Workplace Covid 19 Edition (with Monique) - Episode 2This episode highlights key results of the Women in the Workplace Study 2020 completed by McKinsey Co and Lean In. The study shed some light on the struggles that women, women of color, and Black women specifically are facing during this era of Covid19. My intention here is to share the impact on women and the implications for their career development, personal well-being, and family life.
The study can be found at Womenintheworkplace.com.
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Careers Evolve with Monique C. JohnsonIntroducing Careers Evolve (with Monique) - Episode 1Welcome to the Careers Evolve Podcast for women where the theme is "opening doors and breaking barriers". Our careers evolve because life is a journey with many twists and turns. This podcast will address challenges, and triumphs faced by many as we strive for career and personal fulfillment. Guests will empower you by sharing their experiences, and valuable strategies to help you achieve your goals.
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Transitioning 2 Womanhood with Ms. Michelle: She Gets Real with the #ZMill#HistoryInTheMaking #ZMill Welcome to the debut edition of Transitioning 2 Womanhood with Ms. Michelle! A real resource for you. Your mentor, author, entrepreneur, and Community Restoration Specialist Ms. Michelle brings to the airwaves Dr. Monique C. Johnson, a Career Development & Transition Coach | Diversity Consultant | Speaker | Mentor | Encourager, and Certified Master of Career Services (CMCS).
Mentorship matters! Transitioning to womanhood can be a very scary and exciting time from entering and exiting college to starting families, careers, and businesses. Young women 18 to 30 Michelle Broadnax (Ms. Michelle) leverages the airwaves, technology, and her international network of successful women entrepreneurs to mentor and support you, the...2020-02-141h 01