I can hardly believe that I am launching this magazine. But for the past 20 years, our company, Clark's Consulting Firm, LLC has assisted and partnered relentlessly with so many entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs that we were unintentionally poised for this moment. However, I want to give credit where credit is due. What really gave me the "green" light to move forward with this project was Dr. George Fraser and the great men and women I met at his PowerNetworking Conference. Dr. Fraser hosts one of the largest networking conferences for black entrepreneurs in North America. It was cited by Forbes Magazine as being the top 5th can't miss conferences for entrepreneurs. This is why I am extremely honored that he and one of his strategic partners have agreed to serve as our honorary advisory board members.
As we release this issue, we have been in a pandemic crisis with the coronvirus for 8 months, so I thought it was fitting to honor the healthcare industry for the courageous and outstanding job they have and are doing in the community. Everyday they are risking their lives so that others might live. I am delighted to introduce to some and present to others one of the most incredible God-fearing competent medical doctor, Dr. Ellawese Smith. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 32 years, and have served in numerous professional positions in the healthcare arena including being head of a hospital.
Another one of my favorite people that I wanted to honor in the premier issue is the Late Mrs. Lila Cabbil. Mama Cabbil, as many would call her, was the co-founder of the Rosa Parks Institute. Mama passed last year and it was ironic that she passed in the month of February, which is Black History Month. Mama spent her life fighting for the poor and equality among the races. She was so amazing. If you were fortunate enough to have met Mama Cabbil, your life was enriched just by being in her presence. We traveled together. We ministered together. We presented together. But one of the greatest honors she bestowed upon me was asking me to serve in the capacity of National Prayer Coordinator for the Rosa Parks' Protecting Freedom Initative in 2008, to prayer for President Barack Obama for 381 days to steer the nation toward racial-reconciliation. Eventually, she became my mentor. I will forever be grateful.
Lastly, you are going to encounter in this issue reflective writings and an array of aspiring black authors and entrepreneurs. The goal for this magazine is to highlight black Americans who are aspiring to become entrepreneurs as well as established entrepreneurs.
Hope you enjoy reading this magazine as we enjoyed preparing it!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
Dr. Shirley K. ClarkDr. Michael V. Roberts, Sr., visionary, futurist, modern day capitalist has successfully built, along with his brother Steven, his St. Louis, MO based, The Roberts Companies into a billion dollar, multidimensional international enterprise consisting of real estate development, television broadcasting, wireless communications, broadcast towers, aviation, hotel and theatre ownership, and management consulting. He has been featured in numerous newspaper articles and various magazines such as Forbes, Success, Business Week, Commerce, and Black Enterprise. Dr. Roberts has also been enstooled as a Paramount Chief in Sierra Leone and as a King in Ada, Ghana. He is a member of Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity and is a 33rd Degree Mason. Dr. Michael Roberts is in high demand as a speaker in Corporate America and trade organizations. He is the author of a series of books, titled, "Action Has No Season."dence, and bravado!
Owner, The Roberts Companies
Founder and CEO, FraserNet, Inc.
Dr. Fraser is a Cleveland based author, entrepreneur and speaker focusing on improving networking skills, building wealth and improving diversity and inclusion. In 2011, Fraser was inducted into the Minority Business Hall of Fame and Museum. He has been awarded over 350 awards and citations from around the world to include 3 Honorary Doctorates, a Chaplaincy and a Ambassadorship. He has put on the popular PowerNetworking Conference for the past 15 years which was selected by Forbes Magazine in 2015 as one of "The Top 5 Conferences Not to be Missed by Entrepreneurs". FraserNet, Inc. is an "award winning" 32 year old global leadership network of 91,000 Black professionals, business owners, and community leaders. Dr. Fraser is also a prolific author.
Tanya E. Hood has helped people navigate the hurdles they experience in relationships to build a firmer foundation for themselves and those around them by teaching them strategies and skills that provide life-changing solutions to grow and develop them so they can have better in life. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Source Trinity Homes, LLC and a lifetime member of Blacks in Government (BIG) where she was an instructor at the National Training Institute Conference.
CONTACT: TanyaEHood@outlook.com.
“That night I wrestled with myself trying to decide to honor the woman in me and choose a man that, from the very beginning, was respectful of me and helped me become a better person. Or, do I honor the mother in me and choose to return to a life with a man that I wasn’t sure had a God-driven mission or could be supportive of my achievements.”
Excerpt from Red Alert: Is He the One? Pocket Guide to Finding the Love of Your Life
By Tanya E. HoodThis struggle was very real for me. I sat up all night trying to decide:
1. Do I make a choice for me that would impact the rest of my life? or,
2. Do I make a choice for my children that would impact the rest of my life?
As women, we often choose others over ourselves. We find it difficult to truly honor who we are and what we really want. This should have been an obvious choice. My ex-husband was uncertain of his life mission. At that point in my life, I had learned enough to know that a man without a clear purpose can be the most miserable person you will ever meet. He will make you miserable too, especially if you know where you want to go in life. A man who cannot be supportive of your achievements because he is floundering in a sea of uncertainty over his own life is not a healthy partner to have and to hold forever.
I was at a crossroads in my life because despite knowing this truth. I wrestled with myself, debating what I perceived my children would need. I tussled with my ability to endure unstable circumstances, so my sons can have their father near. I grappled with my own insecurities of what I perceived were the thoughts of a man that I knew loved me, but did he love children that were not his own.
As women, we must always, at any cost, choose to honor ourselves. The moment you choose to dishonor yourself is the moment you give the world notice to do the same. Take back your power and learn tools and strategies that will get you to a better position.
Excerpt from her book, “Unscripted”
I am learning each and every day that my past experiences are nothing to be ashamed or afraid of. To wholeheartedly accept them, good, bad and indifferent will make me whole.
Memories often haunt us like forgotten tasks. They appear in our minds well after the fact but have an omnipresence in our lives. Some memories creep up into our current thoughts like nightmares and others we are able to remember the experience so vividly that it makes us smile (like when I made mud pies and a friend ate one)!
The point is, your experiences create the mold for the beautiful sculpture that you are today. When you feel like something is missing, dig deep, it may be the lack of acceptance from a distant past that is making you feel “off”.
You can’t just appear put together, you must accept the path that you walked to arrive... be sure to wear the proper footwear and use inserts as needed, for this journey toward acceptance of self-love can be arduous. You must be willing to see yourself for ALL of your goodness and flaws. You must be willing to taste the difference between success and lessons learned to get to your happy space (if that’s where you want to be).
So today, please go look in the mirror at those beautiful smile lines and know that they are the mark of someone beautiful inside and out.
Dr. Jamilah is a gifted writer and blogger. For the past 2 years, Dr. Jamilah's daily inspirational journal blogging has blessed many. In 2019, she released her first book, “Unscripted: The Beginning.” Learn more about Dr. Jamilah, please visit: https://www.drjamilah.com/
In order to love who you are, you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you --Andrea Dykstra--
Chelsea Johnson is a Los Angeles based Singer/Songwriter/Actress from Frisco, TX. Her song "Stretch" was featured on the Mid-Season finale episode of CW's All-American. Her latest single "She Ain't Here" is about shedding old skin and breaking old habits to truly embrace one's worth. As a Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, she has portrayed vocally and physically strong roles such as "Morticia Addams" in the Addams Family, "The Witch" in Into The Woods, and "Lady in Yellow" in For Colored Girls. Johnson has been singing and writing songs since adolescence. She released her first EP Baby Girl in 2018; a collection of originally penned songs, of the R&B and Pop variety. She has performed at a variety of venues including the NAACP Image Awards and Whisky-A-Go-Go. Johnson was also a performer for the 2014 NAACP Spingarn Award Ceremony honoring Quincy Jones, as well as winning the National Gold Medal for Vocal Contemporary that same year with the NAACP ACT-SO Competition. Johnson was the 2012 Winner of The Pasadena Idol Singing contest and wrote her own column centered on Youth Empowerment called The P.R.E.T.T.Y. Pioneer Newsletter for a total of eight years in the Pasadena Journal. Johnson graduated last year from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting for the Stage and Screen. Johnson also has a Wordpress blog called Tailored Sunflower to inspire people once more but from a new angle: a deeper look inside her life and mind. Last October, Chelsea produced her own Podcast SheaButter&Popcorn focused on reviewing and dissecting film and television which is available on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, and iHeartRadio Podcasts. Her message for everyone experiencing social distancing and self-isolating is: “Take this time to be intentional with your thoughts. There will be an emphasis on epiphanies if you let yourself be free enough to be introspective. There is a time to sow, and a time to reap. Sow yourself in meditation focusing on positive vibes in times of negativity and you will reap good things when the time is right.” You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @chelseajmusic and stream her music on all streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and more.
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Chef Shell’s passion and love for her family and the people in her community, has encouraged her to bring joy to them through food and cooking. The recipes she has were given to her from her Granny Mary Lee Tyler, Aunt Gussie, and her Grandma Penn. Chef Shell was blessed to have such inspirational women in her life to pass on this great tradition with the world. She considers everyone who has Dr. Shell's Soul Food Cooking friends and family, so she feels that she is blessed to share her gifts with everyone. Chef Shell provides catering services, private chef services, and weekly soul food deliveries.
Chef Shell is an Atlanta native with 3 adult kids and one grandson, who she adores. Chef Shell loves Atlanta and the community at large. She is an avid Falcons Fan who take great pride in women empowerment and community advocacy.
Working as an IT professional by day and a Soul Food Chef by night, Chef Shell loves to cook meals that truly bring people joy, warms their hearts, and fill their souls. Chef Shell has been cooking over 30 years with passion and soul. For
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Elaine Steele & Mrs. Lila Cabbil (In picture above)
On February 23, 2019, one of the most incredible gifts that God placed on this earth to bless humanity went home to be with the Lord. When Mama Lila Cabbil came into my life, it was evident that I was in the presence of a historymaker. Her gentle speech, yet, tenacious spirit afforded her the opportunity to stand before the great to advocate for the poor. She truly inspried me in so many ways. Thank you, Mama Lila and I look forward to seeing you again in heaven.
Founding member of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute; served 30 years in the capacity of the Presi dent, then later on as the President Emeritus.
•Through her lifetime with the Institute, she organized its annual workwith “Pathways to Freedom”, a youth program designed to teach young people, from all over the world. The young Pathway members traveled to the south, visiting various sites of the civil rights movement. Lila worked with the United Nations, each year, addressing issues of poverty, racism, hunger and in later years, affordability, safe and accessible water as a human right.
•Part of her work at the Raymond and Rosa Parks Institute Lila created a voters' rights presentation that she presented throughout the country. She believed that the right to vote was one of the most fundamental rights of all Americans.
•In 2004-2005, Lila, with several other grassroots leaders, founded The Peoples Water Board Coalition. In 2005, the People’s Water Board Co alition, with an expert on water, created a Water Affordability Plan for Detroit, Michigan. Because so many families could not afford to pay their water bills and faced shutoff and the health and social consequences of such a cutoff. Lila saw this water work as fundamental. Lila knew because of water shutoffs, children and/or seniors could be removed from their home by social services, if a house became uninhabitable.
•In 2014, when Detroit faced massive water shutoffs, in the thousands each week, Mrs. Cabbil worked in organizing communities on water issues across the state and nationally. Mrs. Cabbil organized rallies, organized bus and caravan trips to Lansing and Washington D.C. Mrs. Cabbil helped write water legislation and lobbied at the state and national level and before U.S. Congress on the need for legislation on water as a human right.
•Traveled to Africa and worked on world water issues with her daughter, Abena, and her church members. She wrote declarations and sang about water with the “Flow Town Review”.
•Was a key organizer in two International Summits on the Human Right To Water, held here in Detroit, with participants from twenty-five countries.
•Traveled throughout the country announcing the need for water affordability and had a founding role in creating the National Coalition for Legislation on Affordable Water (NCLA Water) and its website affordablewaternow.org. Lila always made sure the work of indigenous tribes were recognized as the original water keepers.
•Mrs. Cabbil helped create the concept and to organize work on a nation water film, showing the adverse effects of critical water problems in several areas of the country. The film will be dedicated to Mama Lila Cabbil and will be complete that year.
•Graduate of Cass Technical High School, to receive a Bachelors of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (1966) and holds a Master of Science in Human Development and Resources (1977); (both degrees from Wayne State University. Lila later returned to WSU as a Professor).
•Over 30 year career working at Greater Detroit Society for the Blind; American Foundation for the Blind Board Member
Leadership/Board/Organizational Development, Strategic Planning and Related Train ings (Partial List)
•Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self De velopment -- President Emeritus, founding board member and current Director of Programs--Presented at the National Archives in Washington DC; Presented International Program Concepts to Secretary of State Condolessa Rice, Provided program models of Peace and Reconciliation to Undersecretary Karen Hughes for integration into International State Department programs. Conducted Peace Summit at the United Nations in New York on UN Day, October 24, 2007 through to the present
•Served as Leadership Development/Planning trainer for Mayor Woody - Mayor, City of flint; Adrian Dominican Sisters - Strategic Planning, Diversity - Undoing Racism initiative Association of Junior Leagues International (Internatioal Trainer/Consultant, Retreat Coordinator) Birmingham Bloomfield Race Relations and Diversity Council - Trainer
•City of Detroit Health Department and Institute for Population Health - Trainer Detroit Area Agency on Aging - Board Strategic Planning Consultant
•Race Relations Initiatives for Dennis Archer, Mayor, City of Detroit
∙Michigan Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Active Member
•Founder of the Michigan Parents of Visually Impaired in 1989 -- a significant support group that later merged with the National Association for Parents of Children with Visual lmpairments; Served the visually impaired community for over 40 years
•Established and managed her own consulting company, LMC Diversified Services for over 25 years
National and International Conference Speaker & Workshop Engagements (partial list)
•Association of Junior Leagues
•International Blacks in Agriculture Conference
•Church of God in Christ International Missions Facing Race Conference - Race Forward Food Corps
•Food Dignity University of Wyoming Growing Food and Justice Conference Healing Our Water Conference
•International Gathering on Water and Housing Kresge Foundation Water Equity National Convening
•National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) US Water Alliance - One Water Summit
•White Privilege Conference (Annual Workshop since to 2003 to present) Women in Agriculture Conference
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Dr. Smith is one of ten children. Having had polio at the age of two, sparked her interest in medicine. She overcame many obstacles including a college academic official who told her she could not be a doctor and living in her car for the first two weeks of medical school. She remained resolute that no one could tell her no when her God has said yes to her designed destiny.
Dr Smith is a woman of faith who walks in the divine path prepared by God, having her steps ordered by Him. With a heart of service through wisdom and understanding of His word, she powerfully ministers, in love, God’s awesomeness through the eyes of a medicine woman of God. Since 1991, she has been an active member of Christian Outreach Center in Fort Worth. Having been in ministry, she was formally ordained in 2013 accepting the call of God on her life as a teacher with a healing/ miracle anointing. At COC, she serves as board member and altar prayer minister. She also served as a praise and worship team leader for over twenty four years.
Dr. Smith is a frequent lecturer for many local churches, schools, and professional organizations, with participation on many community service and professional boards, youth mentoring and volunteer organizations. She lives to give and be a blessing as also exemplified in her commitment to excellence in education. She monetarily forwards student education with a rich history of personally financing the college and medical school education of multiple students including two stu-
dents at Rhema Bible College, one student at Texas Tech and two students UT Arlington. One student continued to becoming a plastic surgeon, another a pastor and two became teachers, just to highlight a few.
Professionally, Dr Smith received a B.S. degree from U.T. Arlington in Microbiology/Chemistry and her M.D. degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Smith completed a residency in Anesthesiology at Texas Tech Health Science Center in Lubbock, Texas. She was one of the first fellows to complete a fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesiology at Cooks Fort Worth Children’s Medical Cen ter. For over thirteen years, she was on the active teaching staff as an Anesthesiologist at John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, Texas. While there, she held the po sition of the first and only African American female Medical Staff President or “Chief of Staff” in their 100 year history to-date. For eight years she was the Vice Chairman of the Anesthesiology Department and actively served on multiple hospital committee appointments including the JPS Board of Managers. She is the immediate past Director of Anesthesiology at University General Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Smith was also honored by the University of Texas at Arlington as an "Outstanding African American Alumni" being the first African American female to graduate from UTA and become a medical doctor Today, she is yet in full time active private practice and owner of Triangle Anesthesia Consultants, PLLC.
In May 2013, Dr. Smith received a second Doctorate Degree in Biblical Wisdom with a minor in Scriptural Healing and Teaching Ministry from Wisdom University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated number one in her class with a 4.0 GPA and Summa Cum Laude.
Dr. Smith has one daughter, Dr. Yvonne Covin who is a 2012 Medical School honor graduate of UT School of Medicine, San
Antonio, Texas. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Columbia University Hospital in New York and now practices in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Smith is a blessed 'Nana' of a five year old granddaughter and soon coming grandson.
As a Christian medical doctor, Dr. Smith is able to daily witness God’s miraculous power breaking the power of natural laws of sickness, disease and death. For twelve years she has traveled to Africa (Ghana and Nigeria) volunteering in the ministry of medical-surgical missions and teaching the Word to give God’s people as she has been gifted. She traveled to Israel in ministry, September 2011 2012 and 2016. Dr. Smith stands on the Word of God as her source and the final authority of everything. Dr Smith is also an accomplished author. Her first book was published, “iHealth, Prescriptions for the Soul.”It is a solution to issues of the
soul, authored by a physician and dispensed with specific instructions as are pharmaceutical prescriptions. When followed unaltered, there is an intentional established renewed area of the soul: mind, will, emotions and intellect. It is on Amazon.
Her success, she gives God the glory. It is through discipline, determination, dedication and maintaining the faith and focus in God’s divine plan. With God as in life, she strives for excellence in herself, family, church, ministry, education, and career reaching beyond limitations: real or imagined.
Dr. Danielle Clark Mebuge is the newest resident doctor being highlighted in this premier issue. As the publisher's daughter, it is only fitting that we celebrate this young lady. Ever since, Danielle was a child (8 years old), she wanted to be a doctor. The team at Black Entrepreneurship Magazine is so proud of Danielle, and that she was able to see her dreams come true. While, it was not easy at times, but she kept her focus and God brought mentors into her life to encourage her when things were challenging. Today, Danielle is in her third year of residency at Duke Medical Center in Durham, NC.
Danielle completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Christian University; graduating as a Honors Laureate for completing a thesis in Neuroscience. She attended Baylor College of Medicine for three years in the medical specialty area of Pediatrics. Just recently, she was awarded a fellowship to continue her studies and research at Duke Medical Center.
UT Health San Antonio - General and Hospital Medicine Teaching Award 2019 |San Antonio Scene Magazine Best Doctors of San Antonio - 2018, 2019, and 2020
Physician-leader and master educator with a strong record of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. High-quality academic scholarship improving faculty development and undergraduate medical education.
• Master Educator Course Co-Director, ASPIRE Internal Medicine Faculty Development Program, UT Southwestern
• Department of Medical Education, UT Health San Antonio
• Director, Internal Medicine Critical Appraisal Course, UT Health San Antonio
• Director, General Internal Medicine Faculty Development Continuing Medical Education, UT Health San Antonio
• Senior Educational Advisor, Master of Education in the Health Professions, Johns Hopkins University
• Mentor to more than 30 junior faculty, residents, and students in 5 years. Mentee results include 3 publications, 8 abstracts, 2 grant proposals, 1 workshop, 1 teaching award, and five curricula.
• Internal Medicine Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee, UT Health San Antonio
• Faculty Advisor, Student National Medical Association, UT Health San Antonio
• Graduate Medical Education - Education Standing Committee, UT Health San Antonio
• New Faculty Development Program Committee, Division of General and Hospital Medicine, UT Health San Antonio
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Co-managed startup Department of Medical Education through hiring clinician educators, formulating department strategic plan, and executing programmatic assessment
• Organized and evaluated joint venture with UT System and UT Health San Antonio to develop inaugural Rising Leaders Workshop faculty development seminar
• Established resident remediation program for all GME programs
• Collaborated with department colleagues on grant proposals for faculty development interventions
• Developed online feedback modules with education technology specialist to deliver to clinical faculty in GME programs
• Master of Education in the Health Professions, Johns Hopkins University, anticipated May 2020
• MMC Minority Faculty Leadership Development Seminar, 2019
• General Internal Medicine Fellowship, UT Southwestern 2017
• Internal Medicine Residency, Columbia University 2015 MD, UT Health San Antonio 2012
• BS Biology, Department Honors, Texas Christian University 2007
Dr. Maranatha McLean is a forth year anesthesia resident at Westchester Medical Center in New York. She first encountered her purpose at a career week at middle school in the United States. A Doctor from the Dominican Republic spoke to the students about his experiences. Consequently, Maranatha was captivated and decided to pursue a career in medicine. With this intention, she volunteered at a hospital and immersed herself in the world of medicine.
Throughout her journey, Maranatha has surrounded herself with Christian friends who are equally determined, and goal oriented to push her towards excellence. Notably, Maranatha graduated Magna Cum Laude from Howard Payne University with a major in Biology in 2009, and graduated from medical school, University of Texas Medical Branch in 2015.
In the role of an anesthesiologist, Dr. McLean meets patients on the day of surgery and has to build a trusting relationship in a short period of time. In particular, she helps to alleviate the patients’ physical pain and mental anxiety. Similarly, Dr. McLean is accountable for keeping patients alive during surgery as a critical member of the Operating Room (OR) team. Anesthesia is a hands-on specialty without a nurse between her and the patient. Therefore, Dr. McLean has the responsibility of diagnosing and treating a patient during the perioperative period. Admittedly, Maranatha has a short-term goal to complete a pediatric fellowship, followed by a long-term goal of becoming a Program Director of a residency program. Taking into account that, few African Americans hold the position of an anesthesiologist,
Maranatha aims to fulfill the role and inspire the younger generation.
Although, Maranatha faced another big challenge moving from Texas to New York, balancing work while enjoying the city. In either case, working at three hospitals and studying for exams, leaves little time to explore being in a new city. Fortunately, Maranatha has the support of her sister, cousin, and residency friends in New York to help acclimate to the area.
Recently, Dr. McLean rotated through pediatric anesthesia. In spite of the gruelling schedule, she achieves a great sense of accomplishment, leaving each day tired but with a smile on her face. Conversely, when Maranatha was younger, the Lord laid it on her heart to work with children. However, she enjoys taking care of all ages.
All things considered, Maranatha attempts to balance her arduous work with fun recreational activities. Namely, exercising a couple of times a week at the gym or walking in the park. In addition to, venturing to China Town for monthly massages and Chinese dumplings with her sister, to achieve a healthy work and life balance. In fact, Maranatha acclaims her stability to having a strong core of friends from medical school that keep her grounded. Dr. McLean enjoys spending time with friends and family.
We have all been culturally programmed, whether we are aware of it or not. We are the sum total of our upbringings, life experiences, and cultures. These factors influence how we manage relationships and interact with other people around us. Yet, so many managers and leaders today underestimate the importance of diversity to personal & corporate success. In this book, Human Resources experts, Charlie Masala and Gail Vermeulen reveal how to manage diversity fairly and with confidence.
You will discover how to:
• Make diversity work for your organization
• Utilize people as a competitive business advantage
• Be aware of your own prejudices/biases and stereotyping that hinder your leadership success
• Become an inspirational leader by integrating intelligence, emotional intelligence, and social intelligence
• Embrace people from diverse backgrounds
• Tap into the positive power of diversity
• Accept that you need to move out of your own comfort zone where you are happiest, in order to grow
Born in the village of Manamani in Venda, South Africa, Charlie Masala is a Management Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, and Facilitator who is full of brilliant insight, human interest, and passion. He was personally mentored by the late leadership expert, Dr. Myles Munroe. Charlie speaks on a broad spectrum of topics such as Diversity Management, Leadership in Transforming Societies & Organizations, Teamwork.
Team Building, Building Organizational Brands, Mentorship, Employment Equity, Discovering Your Purpose, Recruitment, Labor Relations, Entrepreneurship, Youth Leadership Development, and Leading Change. As a Human Resources Generalist, Charlie served corporate South Africa for over 12 years before venturing out on his own as a Management Consultant and Conference Speaker.
Gail is a Master HR Professional (MHRP) registered at the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP). Gail holds a Masters degree in Labor Law and a Honors Degree in Strategic Human Resource Management and Labor Relations. She has also lectured in Human Resource Management at different institutions in South Africa.
She has extensive experience spanning more than 30 years at senior/executive management level in various industries in the corporate world, including multinational companies in South Africa. Gail also successfully run her own Human Resources/Industrial Relations Consultancy. She has assisted different companies in the private and public sectors to transform their workplaces using practical change management programs, such as the design and facilitation of leadership development programs, graduate development programs, organizational restructuring, and the facilitation of strategy sessions, to mention just a few.
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SHARMEE PRATT is a certified life coach, spiritual advisor, international conference speaker, television host, prolific author, and an advocate for mental health wellness. Sharemee is the Founder and CEO of Sharmee's Mind Management School. Sharmee is deeply passionate about her faith and strongly believes that people can be made whole no matter what they are going through. Sharmee was trained under Apostle Barbara J. McClain Ministries.
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MAUREENA SUMMERS, along with her husband Wallice Summers are the founders of The Wall Association, located in the Olathe, KS. They have five children and have been involved in entrepreneurial adventures, ministry opportunities and family escapades for many years.
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ANGELA PARKS is a self-publishing author of one book and five more waiting to be published; nonprofit Christian business owner, inspirational speaker, empowerment coach and mentor, and United States Army Veteran. Her husband and two beautiful daughters currently reside in Muncie, Indiana.
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ANNIE LAURA RAY has spent her entire life encouraging and inspiring others to never give up on their dreams. Annie has been an ordained A.M.E. Minister for 32 years and she hosts a weekly prayer line conference call to equip and empower intercessors and prayer warriors. Annie holds a B.S.E. from Midwestern State University; A. A. from Temple Jr. College; and a Certificate as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional.
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DR. LINDA G UBEKU, a dynamic, apostolic teacher, is a voice and bridge builder. She holds a M.Ed in Education, and Doctorate in Theology, and is the founder of Linda G Ubeku Ministries, Inc.; providing education, training, and coaching in the spheres of Religion, Education, amily, and Government.
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ETHEL WASHINGTON, a na tive of Cottonport Louisiana, was born in 1963. After surviving childhood molestation alcoholism, she decided to speak out against shame and guilt to help empower other women to do the same. She has spoken at various conferences, motivating, inspiring, and helping women move from pain to passion.
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TORREE MUNSON is a Minister, Author, Life Coach, and a Motivational Speaker. She helps women come out of their dark place and equip them for the Kingdom. She is a wife, mother and a warrior for the Kingdom.
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MICHELLE DILLARD is an actor, voice-over artist, playwright, and director. She holds an MA in Theatre and a BA in Corporate Communication. She is the founder of “Until You’ve Walked in her Shoes,” Inc., a ministry designed to educate, empower, honor, and celebrate women. resumes.actorsaccess.com/MichelleDillard castingnetworks.com/MichelleDillard Lovethatvoice@chelleonthemic.com Dillydallying01@gmail.com 314.920.6596
TSHLAINE WEBSTER, Founder of the N.E.T. Ministries, (Naked Exposed Transparent), is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Poet. Globally, she uses her transparency, authenticity, passion and the arts to explore sensitive subjects, Edu cate to empower and men tor incarcerated women, all while, unmasking truth for success. Tshlaine treasures family, time and Jesus!
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KIMBERLY BROWN is a wife, mother, an author, and a business owner of Healing Hands Home Health ABF Learning Center and Divine Purpose Adult Day Care.
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ELDER PATRICIA ALLEN is an Educator in the St. Louis Public School System. Elder Allen is also the Altar Prayer Ministry Leader at her church.
SHO WHITENER is Execu tive Pastor, The CEO of a Non-Profit, a Fashion designer and United States Army veteran.
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KIMM GAINES, founder of Speak To The City, a ministry of intercession, teaches and activates Believers across all racial, gender, generational, denominational lines to unite and use their Authority from God to reclaim their communities spiritually using the power of their voices in unity speaking God’s Word combined with ap propriate actions.
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MECHELLE DUNLAP lives in St Louis Missouri she's a member of Twin Rivers Worship Center and recently completed a two-year School of leadership study program through Twin Rivers School of Leadership, she is currently in a coaching course through Coach Sharmee Pratt, she's a Life Group teacher and serves on the intercessory prayer team.
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PINKEY L. JOHNSON, M.Ed, a widow, mother and grandmother. Yes, Pinkey is my given name. I am opening a children’s home, Precious Gifts Ministries, Inc., currently in progress. I am a Teacher, Writer, Poet, Animation Specialist, an advocate for Early Childhood Development, enjoys the Arts and Visionary.
STEPHANIE BALDWIN is a longtime entrepreneur who has answered the call to write and speak. Her mission is to see people free from the bondage and effects of trauma.
VALERIE BOYCE is the author of six books, a coach, speaker, and podcast host. Her ministry is to restore confidence in women of diverse backgrounds.
NAKEYA MORRIS a 37 year old mother of two. Born in raised in St.Louis MO. Graduated from University City School in 2001. I am a hair and wardrobe stylist, a life coach, a motivational speaker. I am the founder Color Me Golden Outreach Ministry, Owner Klash Obsession online clothing store.
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Here are four things that affect a person’s social and psychological state which influences behavior. While this is not a comprehensive list, but I would like to address these four key elements.
They are:
1. Motivation - the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
2. Perception - a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting something; a mental impression
3. Learning - the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, study, or by being taught.
4. Attitude or belief system -is an ideology or set of principles that helps us to interpret our everyday reality
According to case studies and statistics, if these 4 concepts are dealt with in a person’s life, they can truly live a fruitful life, and things will never be impossible. For us to accept the principles that we are taught, we must be willing to adjust our thinking pattern to a level that may not always be comfortable with our day to day life.
A person must be willing and motivated to make adjustments as it pertains to their social life especially concerning the things that may impinge on there mental growth and development. When it comes to shifting into the desired place that an individual is looking to go, how they preceive the journey will be critical to the process. This includes all negative people and places that will cause a person to not live at their higher self.
Psychological factors include individual-level processes and meanings that influence mental states. When we think about physiological factors, these are things related to your physical body that affect your thinking. For example, when your body’s chemistry is off due to unbalanced nutrition, dehydration, alcohol, etc., the neurotransmitters that control your thinking processes can be affected.
Therefore, it is so important to detox your mind through soaking (some might call it meditation), exercise and water hydration. A person must condition their minds to adjust to the greatness that is within them. If we don’t allow the process of what is being taught to push us to action, we will constantly find ourselves dealing with the term that many have found themselves in, which is mental assent -- to hear and believe what is said, but never put forth the actions to see the desired results that could be produced.
We want to live in a state of revelation knowledge and not just head knowledge. Which is the mental state of hearing, believing; yet, never acting, simply put, “Mental Assent.”
All birds with wings can fly, but only eagles were created to soar ~ Sharmee Pratt
