Careers Evolve highlights real-life stories and career journeys of women and women of color specifically who are growing, advancing and leading in their careers. Inspiration and information will be a core focus as we navigate topics related to life, career development, motherhood, diversity, inclusion, and leadership. Career advancement strategies, practical tips, and tools to expand our reach will also be shared.
Execute Your Goal! Support for the Small Business Owner
Are 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 pleased and has only good things to say. Cynthia is a great resource for small business owners.
She has been a leader in Information Technology for over 25 years. With decades of experience in business marketing techniques and tools, Cynthia offers a wealth of knowledge to share with others. She has taught thousands and presented over 500 training sessions and workshops.
Monique and Cynthia met several years ago at a conference and have developed a friendship over the years. Cynthia shares her entrepreneurial journey with us and her passion for IT, community, and entrepreneurship.
She describes herself as serious. As a Certified Minority and Female Owned, business, she's definitely serious about supporting the community, diversity, and inclusion and giving back. Listen in as she inspires us to execute our goals and to get things done.
Free Business Registration on the Key Spot Mobile App (Free):
ww.keyspotapp.com/free
www.keyspotapp.com
www.qualitysap.com
Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/keyspotapp/
https://www.facebook.com/KeySpotApp
Contact Information
admin@qualitysapp.com
14 Sept 2022
Career Transition: Four Guiding Principles
Navigating 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 want to do, and how you want to feel. She also helps her clients create a career plan and a job search strategy. Listen in as she gives the cliff note version of the principles. Complimentary coaching calls are always available through her website services page.
Visit her website to learn more about her services.
Website: www.drmoniquecjohnson.com.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquecjohnson/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrMoniqueCJohnson/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmcjconsulting/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrMCJConsulting
19 Jul 2022
Growth Mindset and Community Building with Danyetta Najoli
In 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 don't want to miss this episode. It's packed with inspiration and insight.
*Please pardon the technical difficulties with this episode. It was too good not to post.
www.danyetta.com
www.theblackamericantreeproject.org
danyetta.najoli@gmail.com
Free Annual Life Planner: https://www.danyetta.com/product-page/complimentary-annual-life-planner
28 Jan 2022
When We Heal, We Don’t Heal Alone
Dr. 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. practicing in Winston-Salem, NC (well, virtually now), and specializes in the mental health of Black women.
She received her Ph. D. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and her Masters and Bachelor degrees from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park. Dr. Ricks has been an invited speaker and facilitator in the areas of diversity, equity, and social justice as well as self-care and wellness.
Dr. Ricks has published extensively on issues of social justice and diversity, and is the author of “Psychological Tight Spaces: One Black Feminist Scholar’s Journey into Academia” and “Write Your Own Story” (an empowerment handbook for women. Her research interests include the psychosocial wellbeing of Black women (both inside and outside of the academy), epistemic injustice, and the impact of trauma on Black women and girls.
Facebook: Dr. Shawn Ricks
IG and twitter @drshawnricks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-ricks-62356a51/
Website: www.drshawnricks.com
Email: info@drshawnricks.com
3 Nov 2021
Reset! It‘s All About Mindset with Kendra Ramirez
We'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, and a finalist for the Social Media Innovator of the Year. Since 2005, she has helped hundreds of organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, leverage digital technologies. She has spent the last 15 years rebuilding herself after divorce, depression, and a failed business. She leads a life of joy and a successful digital agency. Her mission is to empower others.
Website: https://thereset.co
https://www.kendraramirez.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendraramirez/
In 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 created the You're More Than a Diversity Hire book series in order to add to the resources available for her advisees.
Not only is she at the top of her game, she cares deeply about her work and supporting smart, talented trailblazers like you. Angelique is a global leader dividing her time between France and the United States. Listen in as Angelique shares some of her story with us.
Blog: drangeliqueadams.com
Free Handout: Click Link Accomplishments Inventory Method Worksheet
11 Apr 2021
Push Through The Adversity! (with Jasmine Escalera, Ph.D.) - Episode 10
Dr. 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 quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.
Website: https://www.jasmineescalera.com/
Instagram: @jasmineescaleracoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-escalera
31 Mar 2021
A Self-Care Spin On Choose to Challenge (with Monique) - Episode 9
This 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.
3 Mar 2021
Journey to Soul Good (with Ericka Boone, Ph.D.) - Episode 8
In 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 activities to educate a variety of audiences about the science of drug use, abuse, and addiction.
Ericka is also the owner and lead designer for Live Laugh Bejeweled. She has an eye for creating the most original accessories for all the Bejeweled Baes out there. The ethnic-inspired and custom leather accessories are an extension of her mission to be more of her authentic and genuine self. Listen to this episode as she inspires us to be our best selves.
Website: https://www.livelaughbejeweled.com/
Instagram - @livelaughbejeweled
Facebook: @LiveLaughBejeweled
In 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 well as coach others to a position of leadership, clarity, and confidence professionally and personally. If you are considering a major pivot or shift in your career, listen to this episode. Licia shares some valuable mindset tips worth noting.
Contact Information:
Licia Thompson Coaching & Consulting, LLC
www.liciathompson.com
licia@liciathompson.com
(513) 445-8363
11 Feb 2021
Microaggressions: Seek First to Understand (with Monique) - Episode 6
In 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.
Sue, Derald W. & Spanierman, Lisa B. (2020). Microaggressions in Everyday Life. (Second Edition). John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
20 Jan 2021
Make It Work Or Else (with Kristilynn Turney, Ed.D.) - Episode 5
Monique 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 very timely book as we navigate school and life during a pandemic.
Tune in as she highlights her career journey from educator to entrepreneur.
Website: https://www.drkristilynnturney.com/
Instagram: @drkristilynn
Twitter: @drkristilynn
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristilynn.turney.50
3 Jan 2021
Women of Color in STEM: College Student Edition (with Nia, Kamila & Julian) - Episode 4
Join 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, experience, and life lessons.
20 Nov 2020
Meet Your Host Dr. Monique - Episode 3
Learn more about your podcast host, Dr. Monique C. Johnson. She shares her why, background, and business in this episode.
18 Nov 2020
Women in the Workplace Covid 19 Edition (with Monique) - Episode 2
This 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.
Welcome 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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