PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

About PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

PIVOT with Dr. Malaika shines a light on the powerful stories of women and men who’ve faced intentional or unexpected life changes—and are still coming out on top. Each guest opens up about the strategies and resources that helped them pivot with purpose, offering insight and inspiration to help you navigate your own pivots with confidence and clarity."

Publisher

Malaika Turner, Ph.D.

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jan 2020

Latest episode

30 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

97 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Sept 2026

   Ep. 97 Pivoting to Politics with Trajan Jones

   What happens when your next pivot leads you into public service? On this episode of Pivot with Dr. Malaika, I sit down with Trajan Jones, candidate for Pennsylvania State Representative in the 62nd District, for a conversation about community, leadership, public service, and what inspired him to step into the political arena. I’ve known Trajan since he was in high school, so this conversation gave me an opportunity to explore not only why he decided to run for office, but also the experiences and values that have shaped his journey. One moment that really stood out came when I asked how young people can become more involved in their communities. Trajan offered a simple but powerful perspective: “Frame your activism with your interest.” In other words, getting involved doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. What are you interested in? What matters to you?  That may be the very place where your voice can make a difference. We also talk about what it means to pivot into politics, his vision for serving his community, and why involvement at the local level matters. Whether you’re interested in politics or simply navigating your own season of change, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes your next chapter begins when you recognize where your interests, experiences, and opportunity to serve come together.

2. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

   Episode 98 of Pivot with Dr. Malaika explores a different kind of pivot—one that Dr. Malaika Turner didn’t see coming. During her journey to Kenya, something deeply personal happened. The name she had carried her entire life suddenly took on a new depth, beauty, and meaning. It wasn’t that she discovered her name for the first time. It was that, in Kenya, she experienced it differently. In this episode, Dr. Malaika shares what she describes as almost a new-birth experience—a moment when her name seemed to come alive and connect her to something deeper within herself. This is a conversation about identity, belonging, purpose, and the unexpected ways travel can change how we see ourselves. Sometimes the biggest pivot isn’t about where you’re going next. Sometimes it’s about discovering something that has been with you all along.

3. 

   12 May 2026

   Why Women Over 50 May Have a Hidden Advantage in the AI Economy

   In today’s episode of Pivot with Dr. Malaika, Dr. T dives into one of the biggest conversations happening right now: artificial intelligence and the future of work — and why women over 50 may actually be uniquely positioned to thrive in this new era. While the world focuses on fear, disruption, and job loss, this episode explores the hidden opportunity emerging for women with wisdom, leadership experience, emotional intelligence, resilience, and life perspective. Dr. T breaks down: what Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic are saying about the future of work how AI is changing business and leadership why emotional intelligence is becoming premium currency how women over 50 can reinvent themselves in the AI economy the importance of visibility, adaptability, and lifelong learning why reinvention is not starting over — it’s repositioning your wisdom for the future This episode is motivational, strategic, faith-centered, and future-focused for women navigating career pivots, entrepreneurship, leadership, and reinvention after 50. If you’ve ever wondered: “Do I still matter in this rapidly changing world?” This episode is for you. Because the future still needs: wisdom, courage, discernment, leadership, and purpose. Welcome to the conversation. #WomenOver50 #AI #FutureOfWork #Reinvention #Leadership #PivotWithDrMalaika #WomenInBusiness #ArtificialIntelligence #Confidence #PurposeDrivenLife

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YouTube views

1,721

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

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Quality

61

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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