POWERHOUSE GLOBAL MAGAZINE (PGMAG) INTERVIEW WITH: DR. ESSIE MCKOY (EM)

(INTERVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BY ASHLEY LITTLE) make a profound difference in the lives of others. I have had the opportunity to serve for thirty plus years in the field of education and continue to make an impact in the lives of others through serving as an educator, author, speaker, and coach. PGMAG: Dr. Essie, why are you so passionate about education and making an impact? EM: I am passionate about education due to the impact it has had on my life. I experience every day the benefits, the opportunities, and the on-going impact I get to make in the lives of others. Amazingly, when I was a young child, I would watch my teachers teach and go home after school and emulate them. I tired speaking like them, moving like them, and writing like them! I wanted to be just like them! I thought they were so professional and of course, then, they made it look so easy. I always share with people to do what they love and love what they in every aspect of their lives. I can say that I

PGMAG: Who is Dr. Essie Mckoy?

EM: I am a God-fearing woman who has been blessed with two beautiful and amazing kids! I grew up in Milwaukee, NC with my late mother, Evangelist Essie and my father Reverend John Manley and four brothers and sisters. I was the first to attend college in my immediate family allow God to align my purpose with my destiny and be able to use all my God-given gifts to

do, and they will watch their passions manifest and received four degrees. My goal in life is to

love the field of education and I have served in several roles throughout my journey!

PGMAG: Dr. Essie, you are the CEO/Founder of Dr. Essie Speaks please tell us more about your educational consulting business?

EM: My Educational Consulting Business Dr. Essie Speaks, will allow clients to gain

the skills to lead effectively and allow them to create a model of excellence for their own professional growth and development. Clients will be able to turn their challenges into opportunities, ensure that responsibilities are fulfilled, and enhance their capacity to serve and lead!

PGMAG: What makes your services unique?

EM: My services are unique in that I have served in a multitude of roles and fulfilled responsibilities beyond expectations. Therefore, I provided high quality services to my clients. In addition, I have acquired the necessary educational experience, credentials, and knowledge to provide the services and attended several leadership programs throughout the nation from Harvard University to Howard University. This allowed me to gain the depth and breadth of knowledge to apply to the services I offer.

PGMAG: Why is education so important when trying to get to the next level?

EM: Education is so important, not only to gain the credentials, but to have the learned knowledge to be able to apply to the next position. Of course, knowledge is not the only thing needed, but you must have the experience and many times that education comes from the firsthand experience you gain while doing the job and positioning yourself for the next opportunity. Education is the right of every person and often the promise to the future. It gives one an opportunity to realize their dreams and reach their full potential. With an education you can empower yourself and enable yourself to be promoted to the next position. I often tell young people find out what you desire to be in life and seek the education about your particular interests, whether it is going to college, going into the military, doing an apprenticeship, learning a trade or skill, or becoming an entrepreneur. Bottom line, you must educate

yourself from the time you enter your chosen job or career and continue to elevate yourself by educating yourself.

PGMAG: Please tell readers how they can follow and support you on all social media platforms?

EM: Currently, readers can follow me at the below social media platforms: Website: www.dressiespeaks. com Twitter @emckoy (Dr. Essie McKoy) LinkedIn Dr. Essie McKoy FB @ Author DrEssie McKoy Instagram @emckoy2018 Instagram @emmckoy (Dr. Essie McKoy) Email: emmckoy@gmail.com Office: (336)-416-9728 ©