ManageMint Made Easy formerly Let's Take This Offline (Kishshana Palmer)
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| 11 Aug 2022 | Summer Well Series: Grow Where You are Watered | 00:04:41 | |
Welcome Back Fab Friends!For this summer mini series Grow Where You are Watered, Kishshana talks about what she’s been doing, seeing, and experiencing since ending Season 2 of Let’s Take This Offline. The Rooted CollaborativeFor those of you listening in for the first time, Kishshana founded The Rooted Collaborative, a community and organization focused on black and brown women who are doing social good. This global community is about wellness and wellbeing, financial fortitude, personal and professional development, building real community, and leveling up women who are moving into the ranks of leadership. Supporting The Rooted Collaborative CommunityThe Rooted Collaborative has a hybrid event coming up in September, The Rooted Retreat, happening in Jamaica and virtually online, September 29th through October 2nd. The Retreat supports the conversations about giving voice to the things that matter for women and particularly for women of color and specifically for black women happening right now in the sector, as it relates to wellness, wellbeing, and to leveling up to leadership. The Summer Well SeriesThis is our summer well series for all of you who are thinking “How do I do life better?”, “How do I shift?”, “How do I pivot?”, and “What is in it for me right now in this season?”. Grow Where You are Watered is the well series right here on Let's Take This Offline and Kishshana is ready to answer all of those questions and more. You do not need to figure this out alone. Work with Kishshana 1:1 Episode brought to you by our sponsor Bloomerang (Bloomerang.co)
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| 17 Feb 2025 | The Busy Trap - Breaking Free from the Grind | 00:27:16 | |
Hey hey friends, welcome back to the podcast! It's been way too long since I've had the chance to chat with y'all, but I'm so excited to kick off this brand new special series in partnership with DonorPerfect. Over the course of the next 5 episodes, I’ll be sharing my personal journey and advice to help you create your very own five-star wellness plan ⭐ - no more glorifying the hustle, just pure joy and balance. In this first episode, I'm gonna be real with you - we're diving headfirst into the busy trap. You know, that hamster wheel of doom where we treat being busy like it's some kind of badge of honor? Yeah, that one. 🤦♀️. I'm gonna break down why we get so caught up in this cycle and how it's actually robbing us of joy, creativity, and connection. Spoiler alert: busy doesn't equal productivity, my friends. But don't worry, I'm not just gonna leave you hanging. It's time to ditch the busy and start thriving, y'all. So buckle up. By the end of this episode, you're gonna be ready to ghost your to-do list and swap burnout for balance. ⚖️ Let's do this! xo, Kishshana Tune in to hear:
Episode Overview
Powerful Quotes"Busy doesn't equal productivity. That was a hard one for me." -Kishshana "Somewhere along the way, we started treating busy like it was a badge of honor." -Kishshana "Busy robs us of joy and of creativity and connection, and I've been there like way too many times." -Kishshana "Hustle culture is a scam.” -Kishshana "Real success comes when we prioritize what truly matters. But are you ready for that kind of freedom, prioritizing what truly matters like? Do you even know what really matters to you?" -Kishshana "Rest isn't just self care. It's actually a superpower." -Kishshana "The busy trap isn't a life sentence, it's a choice. And you have the power to choose differently." -Kishshana "Hustle. Hustle is temporary, but joy that's forever.” -Kishshana “Ditch the busy and start living." -Kishshana About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect 🩵This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations and grow your community of supporters. Are you ready to define your leadership vision, refine your goals, and unlock your potential? (Um.. yes!) You can download their Nonprofit Leadership Workbook for Women for free today. It's your go to guide for navigating challenges and amplifying your voice. ( | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Cutting Through The Chaos feat. Lenita Dunlap | 00:55:35 | |
In This Episode . . .This episode features the brilliant Lenita Dunlap, Principal at Not Just Fundraising, as she discusses what it means to cut through the chaos. Lenita tells us what led her to provide trauma-informed care, the world of nonprofits, and her mission to provide access to mental health and equitable education for marginalized communities. Meet Lenita Dunlap: Known as The Chaos Whisperer, Lenita loves working through crisis situations and helping individuals and organizations experience freedom. She has such a heart for the third sector and believes we can truly change the world with proper resources and support. Lenita’s an advocate for change and will help leaders achieve their goals. For the past 20 years, Lenita has dedicated her life to service and advocacy for access to mental health and equitable education for marginalized communities through working in educational and nonprofit organizations that uplift and empower young people and their families. As a consultant and thought partner, she specializes in guiding teams through crisis situations and introducing their missions to various stakeholders. As a Community Development and Mental Health expert, Lenita combines research, policy, and expertise to empower, motivate, and rally teams through facilitation and leadership development. Lenita’s commitment to mental health access was birthed from advocating for her family's mental health journey. She witnessed firsthand the difficulty in finding proper support, as well as the lack of affordability, diversity, and cultural competency needed to create safe psychological spaces for healing. Leveraging this experience led her to revamp a failing after-school program to a creative and innovative after-school program based on research centered around the effects of trauma on refugee children. Instead of focusing solely on academics, she introduced trauma-informed care to the refugee serving space within after-school work that later received international recognition and accolades. In this previous leadership role, Lenita grew the organization's annual budget by 300% within five years, led a rebranding campaign, expanded program reach, garnered international attention, and earned certification for all sites. Lenita was a featured speaker at the 2019 Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference in Brisbane, Australia, and the North American Refugee Health Conference in Toronto, Canada. Both platforms provided an opportunity to share her unique perspective. Her presentation highlights included addressing mental health during after-school programming, diving deeper into the effects of trauma on the brain in the context of refugees, and observing different models of implementation for various therapies. She has also co-led and facilitated presentations for the local and global chapters for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Within these platforms, she taught participants how to diversify their board and staff, pivot and twirl during challenging times, and shared with nonprofit leaders the need to SLOW DOWN, BREATHE AND CELEBRATE. Currently, VP of Operations at Abide Women’s Health and as a PhD student in Public Administration and Policy at the University of Texas at Arlington researching burnout, refugee resettlement, equity, and, leadership, Lenita understands the trials and triumphs of nonprofit leaders not only practically but theoretically. She holds two masters: one in Education and the other Public Administration. Lenita also earned certificates in nonprofit management and marketing from the Center for Nonprofit Management. Episode Highlights:
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| 24 Mar 2025 | Spiritual Wellness: Finding Your Zen in a World Gone Mad | 00:25:43 | |
Picture this, friends: You're scrolling through life on autopilot, your LinkedIn title feels like your entire identity, and you can't remember the last time you did something just for JOY. Sound familiar? This episode is for you, friend. It’s time to trade that stress ball for a crystal ball, soul searchers! ✨ Welcome to Episode 3 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - it’s time to find purpose beyond the daily grind and connect with something bigger than ourselves. In this episode I break down my take on REAL spiritual wellness - it's not about hoarding crystals, it's about finding purpose and reconnecting with your inner Beyoncé. Tune in to hear how to create meaningful rituals and turn everyday moments into soul-nourishing experiences. A Bonus? Tune in for a cheeky challenge that'll have you exploring your spiritual side with curiosity and zero judgment. Whether you're a wellness newbie or a self-care skeptic, this episode is your ticket to finding peace, one deep breath at a time. 💚 xo, Kishshana Tune in to hear:
Episode Overview
Powerful Quotes“Your purpose isn't your job title.” “I didn't realize how much my identity was connected to my job, until I got laid off for the first time." "Spiritual wellness is about finding purpose beyond the daily grind... connecting with something bigger than yourself." "Everywhere you go, there you are. I don't believe in work-life balance. I believe in work-life synergy and integration." "These practices did not replace my faith. They expanded it." "You don't know what works for you until you try it a few times." "Sometimes peace is just one deep breath away." "Is it awards, or is it feeling at peace when you close your laptop?" "Your couch can be as spiritual as any retreat in Bali." About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect 💙This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations and grow your community of supporters. Are you ready to define your leadership vision, refine your goals, and unlock your potential? (Um.. yes!) You can download their Nonprofit Leadership Workbook for Women for free today. It's your go to guide for navigating challenges and amplifying your voice. (https://www.donorperfect.com/whitepapers/generic/womens-workbook/) Ready to Stop the Busy Cycle? Let’s go deeper 👇📖 Get Kishshana’s Book (https://kishshanapalmer.com/book) 💚 Work with ManageMint... | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Mental Wellness: Because Your Brain Deserves a Vacation Too | 00:22:52 | |
So here's the real tea, friends: Sometimes our busyness is just trauma wearing a fancy productivity costume. We're filling our calendars to avoid dealing with the messy stuff underneath. But you (yes, you) deserve peace. You deserve to breathe. You deserve to put yourself first. Welcome to Episode 4 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - and here's the most important truth: You are allowed to rest. I see you, sitting at your desk, eating lunch while answering emails, pretending that "I'm fine" smile actually works. Spoiler alert: it doesn't. We're running on coffee fumes and broken dreams, and it's time to stop. So tune in, get reconnected with yourself, and let’s reclaim our peace, joy, and sanity in a world that's constantly demanding more. ✋ Your mental health is non-negotiable. Period. xo, Kishshana Tune in to hear:
Episode Overview
Powerful Quotes"Sometimes busyness is just trauma, playing dress up." -Kishshana "Your inbox does not define your worth." -Kishshana "No is a complete sentence. Every time you say yes to something ridiculous, you're saying no to your peace, your time, and honestly, your sanity." -Kishshana "Your mental wellness and your mental well-being, my friends, it is non-negotiable. And if you're not prioritizing you, then who will?" -Kishshana "We bury ourselves in our work so that we don't have to deal with what's really going on beneath the surface." -Kishshana "If it doesn't spark joy or pay my bills, I'm letting it go." -Kishshana "You deserve the peace that comes out on the other side. You deserve it." -Kishshana About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect 💙This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations and grow your community of supporters. Are you ready to define your leadership vision, refine your goals, and unlock your potential? (Um.. yes!) You can download their Nonprofit Leadership Workbook for Women for free today. It's your go to guide for navigating challenges and amplifying your voice. (https://www.donorperfect.com/whitepapers/generic/womens-workbook/) Ready to Stop the Busy Cycle? Let’s go deeper ⤵📖 Get Kishshana’s Book (https://kishshanapalmer.com/book) 💚 Work with ManageMint (https://managemint.co) 🎧 | |||
| 25 Aug 2022 | Summer Well Series: Create Your Leadership Roadmap | 00:19:08 | |
In this Episode . . .Kishshana points out that you all carry a leadership role in some aspect of your life whether in your career, in your faith-based organization, social organizations, or as a leader at home. She suggests contemplating what you need in a leadership roadmap for yourself, to set your leadership foundation, in order to figure out how to be a good leader. Your Leadership RoadmapHave you dug into the foundation of who you are so you can create and grow your leadership roadmap? Are you fortified enough? Are you self-aware? Are you introspective? Can you take feedback? Where are you in that journey for yourself? Once you determine what is in your actual foundation you've got to learn how to build, how to sustain, and how to give social capital. How are you building relationships with your peers, with folks that you want to be in alignment with, who may not be your peers, and with folks who look up to you? And ultimately, who is on your support team, and are you leveraging that support in a way that is allowing you to prop up your wellness game plan, inviting goodness into your atmosphere, and releasing the things that are not good for you or your leadership? You do not need to figure this out alone. Work with Kishshana 1:1 Episode Highlights: (4:25) Each of us carry a leadership role; (6:00) Think about your leadership foundation; (7:42) Building relationships; (12:47) Leveraging support tools for your wellness game plan; Episode Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Bloomerang Episode Resources:
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| 16 Dec 2022 | The Politics of Community feat. Liz Miranda | 00:58:57 | |
In This Episode . . .We are featuring the wonderfully regal Liz Miranda, State Representative 5th Suffolk District, MA House of Representatives. In it, Miranda shares her journey about being an immigrant in the United States, how the killing of her brother shaped her career, and the importance of being an effective political leader in underrepresented communities. Meet Liz Miranda: Liz is best known for leading the police reform bill in Massachusetts to passage and her Social Moniker is Betti! Since elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2020, Elizabeth "Liz" Miranda has served as State Representative for the 5th Suffolk District of Roxbury and Dorchester. Representative Miranda currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Committee on Human Resources and Employee Engagement, and serves on the Joint Committee(s) on Community Development and Small Businesses, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and Veterans and Federal Affairs. In her first term, Representative Miranda has filed and passed legislation to reimagine public safety, improve racial disparities in maternal health, promote environmental justice within disproportionately impacted communities, and ensure a just recovery for micro-to-small businesses most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, she was the first legislator in the Commonwealth to establish a district-led community care program which connected 3,000 vulnerable residents with support and resources. As a result of Rep. Miranda’s Covid Vaccine Equity Bill, Governor Baker implemented nearly all of the core tenants of the legislation- reimagining health to include socioeconomic determinants. As the daughter of Cabo Verdean immigrants, Representative Miranda has been a tireless advocate for immigrant rights, while leading the fight for an equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to serving in the Massachusetts Legislature, Representative Miranda was a non-profit executive, entrepreneur, and community organizer, which began as a teen living in the Dudley triangle. In 2017, Representative Miranda lost her 28-year-old brother, Michael Miranda, to gun violence. After her decades long advocacy for gun violence prevention, losing her brother was a catalyst in her entrance to electoral politics. Her lived experience and commitment to community propels her fight for immigrant rights, criminal legal system reform, improved black maternal health outcomes, and economic justice. Her professional roles have included serving as the Executive Director for the Hawthorne Youth and Community Center and Director of Youth Opportunity Development at Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI). Rep. Miranda’s career has aimed to build resident-led leadership and advocacy for youth development, violence prevention, and economic justice. Representative Miranda is a Wellesley College alumna and proud graduate of Boston Public Schools, graduating from the John D O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Boston Alumnae Chapter, and the Wellesley Club of Boston. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Liz: Email: liz@lizmiranda.com Website: https://lizmiranda.com Instagram: @replizmiranda Episode Resources: | |||
| 11 Aug 2022 | Summer Well Series: Pause vs Planning | 00:19:17 | |
In This Episode . . .Kishshana talks about all things planning and pausing. She shares her experience with planning in her career and professional life as well as in her personal life. Are you getting caught up in the cycle of planning or are you putting off taking a pause? Since Season 2, Kishshana has dug in to really learn about herself and understand what it is that she’s looking for, what she needs, and the voids that she’s felt in her life. Here are four key things to be thinking about as you listen to this episode: “Is it time to pause?”, “Have I pressed the pause button too long so that I'm now on a break?”, “How do I plan for a pause?”, and then “How do I know when it's time to take an unplanned pause?”. How to Navigate Planning vs PausingKishshana gives you her three tips for how to navigate planning vs. pausing. First, sit in gratitude for the things that you have, that you’ve done, that you’ve accomplished, and most importantly, who you are. Second, think about planning it out loud. Speaking your plans out loud allows you to give voice to the things that are rumbling and bumbling around in your head and allows you that space to give yourself the energy to imagine a different possibility. Third, get a friend, a thought partner that’s there to walk alongside you as you put the planning and/or pausing into action. As we think about our wellness and we think about well-being as it relates to the planning and pausing in our personal and professional lives, remember that we will grow where we are watered. You do not need to figure this out alone. Work with Kishshana 1:1 Episode Highlights:
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| 01 Sep 2022 | Summer Well Series: Can Leaders Be Vulnerable? | 00:18:05 | |
In This Episode . . .Kishshana zeros in on faux vulnerability versus real vulnerability and how that works for you as a leader. How do vulnerabilities from your life or previous work experiences carry over into your current work and your leadership? They show up in you being closed off, not allowing people and coworkers to get to know you, striving to achieve, and being extra hard on yourself and therefore on others. Have you asked yourself whether your faux vulnerability is preventing you from bringing a level of realness and openness to your leadership? And remember to pay attention to the fact that vulnerability goes two ways. How are you making space to be vulnerable? And how are you creating space for others to be vulnerable with you? You do not need to figure this out alone. Work with Kishshana 1:1 Episode Highlights:
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| 14 Dec 2022 | Reaching for Authenticity feat. Aiko Bethea | 01:07:09 | |
In This Episode . . .We are featuring award-winning speaker Aiko Bethea, the Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting. In the episode, Aiko addresses the hard questions. How are you showing up for your team as a conscious leader? While creating a diverse team is great, Aiko discusses why creating a culture that amplifies and encourages diversity is even better. Meet Aiko Bethea: Known as the Seeker of Justice, Aiko is a leader, builder, and connector. She successfully navigated leadership roles in government, philanthropic, nonprofit, and private sectors. In each sector, she created and served in inaugural roles to meet growing organizational needs. Aiko is an award-winning and highly sought-after equity consultant, executive coach, and speaker. She is the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, a consulting practice focused on coaching leaders and organizations to remove barriers to inclusion. Her practice integrates operations, leadership coaching, and education strategies that yield measurable outcomes. Aiko is Sr. Director of the Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ communities of Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She oversees development and implementation of the overall strategy for the communities, as well as the specific diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy and oversite of the global 1000+ member facilitator community. Episode Highlights:
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| 18 Aug 2022 | Summer Well Series: Are We Well? | 00:19:51 | |
Welcome Fab Friends!Kishshana continues with the Summer Well Series and in this episode, she checks in on your wellness and well-being and what that really means for you as a leader right now in your work and in your life. Her mission is to make sure that you are leading a life you love, that you have a career you love and that you are healthy AF! Are You Well?You must ask yourself and answer the question, “Are we well?” because leaders tend to spend their time focusing on everything else but themselves. How is stress showing up for you and are you paying attention to the signs or the clues? It’s okay to name the places where you need help and to wonder what will happen if you say you’re not well. It's a real sign of leadership to know it, and then to be able to be conscious enough to redirect that energy, redirect that work, and reallocate those resources. Wellness Game PlanAs a leader, when you think about your own wellness there is a consciousness about how the things you do to activate or aggravate your practice of wellness implicates other people, your team members, your family members, your business, and yourself. When you think about answering the question, Are We Well?, you need to consider if you have an actual wellness game plan. When things feel like they are spiraling out of control do you have a game plan to turn to that helps get you back on track? You do not need to figure this out alone. Work with Kishshana 1:1 Episode Highlights:
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| 13 Dec 2022 | Our Obsession with Credentials feat. Jillian "Mama J" Love | 01:01:17 | |
In This Episode . . .Kishshana and Mama J discuss our obsession with credentials and the importance of developing a liberatory mindset so you can break out of the confining boxes you’ve put yourself in and unlock new levels of potential. Mama J is on a quest for love and revolution, acknowledging and accepting the lifelong evolution of unbecoming. She talks about unlearning and how to transform pain into power and how we can do so collectively. Meet Jillian "Mama J" Love: Jillian “Mama J” Love (she/they) is in a pivot season—a both/and of embracing the dance of being the Founder & Designer of Lovelution Inc at 40 while also being ready to put their two decades of lived and professional experience to work for a values-aligned organization. Mama J models Justice & Joy with bite-sized and deliberate action every damn day by embodying the revolution to radically rest to sustain oneself. Most mornings you’ll find me with a cup of coffee amidst the dance of parenting, a sink full of dishes, and figuring out what’s for breakfast with my 8-year-old daughter and partner. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Mama J: Instagram: @mamajlove1 LinkedIn: @mamajlove Podcast: Beyond Allyship (https://bit.ly/beyondallyshippodcast) Episode Resources:
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| 16 Dec 2022 | Faux Vulnerability and the Seduction of Intellectualism feat. Rochelle Sodipo | 00:57:19 | |
In This Episode . . .We’re not playing nice in this one, friend! This episode features the creatively talented Rochelle Sodipo, Creative Director at Roseredd. In it, we discuss the widespread practice of faux vulnerability, the art of intellectualizing, and how you can start bringing out your own authentically vulnerable creativity. Meet Rochelle Sodipo: Rochelle is best known for Brand Identity and Brand Strategy. She is the founder and Creative Director of Roseredd, Etc.®, a brand support agency focused on branding and design. As a consultant and coach, Rochelle partners with executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and influencers to build and cultivate individual and organizational brands across their stages of growth, from start-up to scale. She supports clients that range in size from small businesses to multi-million dollar organizations. A fine artist and educator by training, Rochelle pairs her passion for the aesthetics of art with her expertise in scaffolding and pedagogy to work with clients to understand and refine a brand vision that reflects their core values. Her signature service, “Soul Level Branding,” leverages the Roseredd, Etc.®️ framework to go beyond design by defining, highlighting, and amplifying the personality and value proposition of a brand before curating a complementary visual identity. Rochelle self-identifies as a creative leader. As a designer, she prides herself on using standard tools in non-traditional ways and finding clear connections between what others may see as disparate ideas to create a cohesive vision. Outside of running day-to-day operations for Roseredd, Etc.®, Rochelle teaches tools and tactics to support solo-entrepreneurs and other students in understanding how to effectively mix brand theory and creative artistry to drive impact while retaining the heart of a brand. Episode Highlights:
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| 12 Dec 2022 | Management Made Easy (formerly Let’s Take This Offline): Season 3 Trailer | 00:04:43 | |
What's Up Friends!We are back for Season 3 of Let’s Take This Offline, the podcast for everyday leaders. Join me back in the studio for some of the best conversations with experts on leadership, management, wellness, DEI, and topics about how we live our lives, what matters to us and our families and about the work we do, and why we do it! The Rooted CollaborativeFor those of you listening for the first time, Kishshana founded The Rooted Collaborative, a community and organization focused on black and brown women who are doing social good. This global community is about wellness and wellbeing, financial fortitude, personal and professional development, building real community, and leveling up women who are moving into the ranks of leadership. Episode Resources:
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| 07 Feb 2021 | Around The Way Girl! | 00:06:56 | |
We are kicking off this Mini-intro to the Podcast. Sharing the flavor of the podcast with the audience. Leadership & Management Wiz, International Speaker, Strategist, and Master Trainer, Kishshana Palmer (finally) slides into the studio to chat about what it means to be an authentic and inclusive leader, her adventures raising the #queenager as a solo mama, all things social sector, diversity equity and inclusion and of course, living well. Support the show (buymeacoffee.com/managemintmadeeasy) | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Martyritis: The Disease Plaguing the Busy feat. Sharmayne Jenkins | 00:56:16 | |
Kishshana is back in the studio with revinvention coach, Sharmayne Jenkins. And after the year we’ve had in 2020, pushing the push through button on your pivot is the theme for a whole lot of us. But what happens when you need to work yourself to the bones tips to being a Martyr? Listen on as we discuss Martyritis: the disease plaguing overworked, TYAD, and stressed-out leaders. Find Sharmayne at Reinvention Now (https://www.reinventionnow.com) Episode Sponsored by Bloomerang (bloomerang.co) Episode Resources:
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| 18 Feb 2021 | Leadership + Life According to my Father feat. Bernard Palmer | 00:37:08 | |
Kishshana chats with her father Bernard Palmer on all things leadership and life. Kishshana is a 1st Gen American and super proud of her Jamaican heritage. How you’re raised affects how you show up as an adult. Together, this father/daughter duo explores game-changing lessons about values, success metrics, what’s really important in life (family), and what’s in a hard day's work? Episode Resources:
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| 18 Feb 2021 | Your Leadership is Sick: The Pandemic Edition | 00:27:00 | |
Kishshana takes a minute to reflect on illness and how it plagues leaders. We are all revving our engines in Gear 6 doing 150mph and our body is like SADDOWN! What happens when you create an environment where you feel like you can’t be anything other than overdrive? Episode Resources:
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| 25 Feb 2021 | Get Your Money Mindset RIGHT! | 00:26:31 | |
Kishshana is back to talk about money and our relationship with money. From Solo mama adventures to not picking up the phone when the bill collectors called, we get into how our money stuff and how it’s tied to so many things that seemingly have nothing to do with money. Do all roads lead to the coin? I Got My Mind On My Money and My Money On My Mind. Episode Sponsor: Bloomerang (bloomerang.co) Episode Resources:
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| 25 Feb 2021 | What's In a Legacy? Generational Wealth and Power of Money feat. Tani Chambers | 01:00:39 | |
Kishshana picks up the phone to call her resident money expert, Tani Chambers to chat about legacy and significance, leveraging your legacy now and later. And what’s up with these MLM schemes claiming to build wealth? How do we use tools to build a financial legacy? Is that the only type of legacy we can build? Find Tani at SaviMoni (savimoni.com) Episode Resources:
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| 25 Feb 2021 | Can I Really Be Authentic At Work? feat. Joy Pittman | 01:01:37 | |
Kishshana gets on the phone with HR expert, Joy Pittman to talk about authenticity, exceptionalism, being an influencer from any seat, and why you never know what kind of effect you will have on people when you’re out in the world. How does your generation affect how your identity at work? Is Diversity Equity and Inclusion just lip service? Find Joy at: HR For the Culture (hrfortheculture.com) and on social: @HRfortheCulture Episode Resources:
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| 04 Mar 2021 | I Was In Until I Was Out feat. Ajuah Helton | 00:55:00 | |
This conversation with Kishshana and her guest Ajuah Helton (who happens to be one of her best friends) needed cocktails because THIS conversation explores women of color in the workplace and the winding road we take from honeymoon Helen to “have a nice life” Harriot. Get ready to unpack the “problem” women of color in the workplace and how companies and organizational leaders at every level have a responsibility to make sure we cut this destructive mess OUT! Resources:
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| 04 Mar 2021 | Leaders Need Love, too! feat. Dr. Cassandra Henriquez (Coach Cass) | 00:47:20 | |
After being booed up with her business for the last 5.5 years, Kishshana has decided she’s ready for love and calls up Dr. Cassandra Henriquez b.k.a. Coach Cass to talk about Love on the Leaderboard. Leaders need love too! Why does it feel so challenging to meet amazing humans the more successful we become? Coach Cass breaks down her Real Love success formula. Find Coach Cass at: Inspire Many (inspiremany.com) and on Social: @inspiremany Episode Resources:
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| 11 Mar 2021 | Own Your Leadersh*t | 00:37:54 | |
In this season closer, Kishshana recaps the lessons of the season from her guests and sends us into the spring with one charge own your Leadesh*t. We are responsible for our lives. Our life is our choice and what we’ve done with these choices up until this point is done. So what’s next? Let’s talk about it. Resources:
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| 04 Mar 2021 | Make Time To Play feat. Rochelle Sopdipo | 01:04:19 | |
For many leaders, finding time to be creative can be tough. But making time to play feels impossible. Kishshana gets one of her best friends and long time Creative Director for the Kishshana & Co. family of brands, Rochelle Sodipo to talk about the magic (and necessity) of making time to play as an HOV lane to joy, rest, innovation, and fuel as a leader. Where you'll find Rochelle: Roseredd Etc. (rosereddetc.com) and on Social: @rochellesodipo Episode Resources:
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| 18 Mar 2021 | Season 1 Wrap Up Bonus Episode feat. Bernard Palmer | 00:36:31 | |
In this special bonus episode, we are gifted with the words of wisdom of none other than Kishshana's Jamaican Daddy, Bernard Palmer. He breaks down his thoughts on the season and shares great gems.
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| 01 Apr 2021 | Season 2 Teaser | 00:02:48 | |
Hey Fab Crew!!! With only a week away, season 2 is fast approaching. In this upcoming season 2, Kishshana will focus on Professional Development. Kishshana is going to talk with armchair experts on authenticity, seeking out possibilities, and thriving. Subscribe, Comment, Share & Rate us 5 Stars!!! If you haven't already, catch up on season 1, and let's continue on this journey together.
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| 08 Apr 2021 | No Second Guessing, You Are Enough feat. Ify Walker, Ofor | 01:27:01 | |
This conversation takes place on a Zoom call for the Rooted Collaborative Retreat for successful women in leadership and business. In this conversation, Kishshana is joined by a long-time friend and inspiration, Ify Walker. Get your pen and notepad and take some notes! There are some gems shared by Ify that take authenticity to a whole new level. Ify Walker is the Founder & CEO of Offor* - the national talent brokerage (www.offor.co). Clients come to Ify for her trademark no-nonsense counsel on building high-performing teams; debunking the meritocracy myth; abolishing performance reviews, and exploring how to ensure that the future of work is a virtual 25-hour workweek. Her work has been featured in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Fast Company, and PBS News Hour. Ify is an attorney by training and a proud product of Nigerian parents, the original dairy state, and Head Start. She is a mother of two, a sister to five, and wife to the best decision she's ever made. When she's not questioning everything, you can find her running Mom's School of Excellence. Follow her on Twitter: @ifywalker or on LinkedIn: #DearBlackWomen She also writes on her blog, Pass the Baton (passthebatonbook.com/blog) Fab Crew, make sure you stay tuned in until the very end for a new added segment, "Kish Tips". Kish Tip of the day - "Black Women Are Made For More Than Work". Book Recommendations
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| 15 Apr 2021 | Can I Just Be Basic? feat. Maria Dautruche | 01:04:27 | |
Hey Fab Crew, In this episode, Kishshana sits down with a longtime friend and amazing spirit, Maria Smith Dautruche to discuss the idea of just "being basic" as a Black woman. Listen, friends, this episode will have you laughing so hard your sides will hurt. Be sure to stick around until the end for this week's Kish Tip (Vitamin K)!!! Maria's Bio:Married to Minister Lopez-Joel Dautruche, and mommy to Imena, Maria Smith Dautruche spends her time healing, cultivating, connecting, and agitating. Maria has been a professional frontline fundraiser for more than 15 years. She is a member of the recently launched The Rooted Collaborative™ - a global community focused on the holistic evolution and advancement of female leaders of color in the social impact sector. She is currently a Senior Advisor to the President and CEO of the National Urban League after more than 5 years as Vice President in the Partnerships & Advancement Office of the historic civil rights organization. In addition to raising $51 million during her time as a Vice President at NUL, Maria played a critical role in shaping the organization’s current racial equity partnerships. Prior to this role, Maria was Assistant Director of Foundation Relations in the Central Office of the Smithsonian Institution during the organization’s history-making $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign. Maria is also a proud co-founder of New Voices for Reproductive Justice – a powerful organizing force for the health and well-being of Black women and girls, women of color, and LGBTQ+ people of color at the local, state (PA and OH) and national level. Maria is from Mount Vernon, NY where she is a member of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus and Community Voices Heard. Maria is an Elias Foundation Activist Fellow and led the organization of Westchester County’s first observance of National Day of Racial Healing on January 19, 2021. Best known for:
Social Handle: @MariaDautruche
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| 22 Apr 2021 | Weaknesses or Strengths? Exploring Strengths based Leadership feat. Damali Smith Tolson | 01:14:02 | |
On this episode, Kishshana sits down with certified Gallup CliftonStrengths Coach., Damali Smith Tolson. We get to the nitty gritty on how can we make our strengths work for us in the corporate sector. Learn more about the CliftonStrengths at Gallup.com. Damali’s Bio: Damali Smith Tolson is the Director of Student Life at Baruch College, where she is responsible for developing and enhancing a supportive and nurturing environment for undergraduate and graduate student populations. As a higher education administrator, she has dedicated over 18 years to creating a valuable institutional experience for both alumni and students. Her ultimate desire is to assist students in learning how to be good citizens of their respective communities while obtaining their personal goals.
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| 29 Apr 2021 | Leadership Possible feat. Larnell Vickers, Career Possibility Coach | 00:47:24 | |
You guys are going to love this episode! Kishshana sits down with one of her amazing friends and experienced executive coach, Larnell Vickers. They get down to the nitty gritty on what it means to look further than what's in front of you or even what's on your resume. Learning the possibilities starts with a pause, take a moment, pivot, and move into the career of your choosing based on the skills you possess. All great information, especially during this time of COVID, it is important that we not only like what we are doing, but we like ourselves in the process. Larnell’s Bio: Larnell Vickers is an experienced executive coach and talent professional within the social good/impact space with over 10+ years of experience. From one-on-one executive coaching to talent placement and talent recruitment and hiring; he has worked with non-profits, educational organizations, and for-profits to help enhance and drive forward their strategic talent plans. Also, he has worked tirelessly to help organizations to get very clear about their “who” when hiring and to then identify top talent that is game-changing for the organization. Currently, he serves as CEO and Founder of Larnell Vickers Enterprises, LLC, a firm positioned in matching great to great organizations and supporting individuals to live from their highest and best selves both in career and life. Over the course of five years, the firm has supported over 25+ organizations in finding phenomenal talent, placed over 100+ professionals in mission-driven organizations, and provided top-tier coaching to over 150+ professionals. Along with being an Executive Recruiter, Larnell is an executive career and leadership coach where he has worked with executive professionals ranging from CEOs, Chief Talent Officers, Chief Financial Officers, and other senior leadership team members to help build awareness of their leadership styles to hit key organizational goals, visualize success outcomes and identify the skills and tools needed to fulfill potential. He has also provided skilled group career coaching to individuals across the country with the intent to shift individuals from a place of survival to a new realm of possibility. Last, Larnell has received his training from an accredited International Coaching Federation program, Accomplishment Coaching, the World’s Finest Coaching Program. Larnell has extensive experience leading recruiting efforts for National education-focused nonprofits such as Democracy Prep Public Schools and Uncommon Schools. Larnell is from Miami, Florida and currently lives in New York City. He attended the University of Florida and studied Political Science and Communication Studies for his Bachelor’s Degree and Business Management for his Master’s degree. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, and traveling around the world. Connect with Larnell: larnellvickers.com Social media handle: @larnellvickers
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| 06 May 2021 | How Doubt Can Boost Your leadership feat. Marc Pitman | 00:58:58 | |
In this episode, Kishshana sits down with executive coach and published author Marc A. Pitman for a great conversation about what it means to understand the stories we tell ourselves that do not reflect our management styles. They also talk about taking control of how we understand our mission within organizational leadership. Marc's Bio: Concord Leadership Group founder Marc A. Pitman, CSP® (fundraisingcoach.com) helps leaders lead their teams with more effectiveness and less stress. His latest book is The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be. He’s also the author of Ask Without Fear!® – which has been translated into Dutch, Polish, Spanish, and Mandarin. Marc’s expertise and enthusiasm engages audiences around the world both in person and with online presentations. And has caught the attention of media organizations as diverse as The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Al Jazeera, Fox News, SUCCESS magazine, and Real Simple. Marc tweets regularly at @marcapitman. He is the husband to his best friend and the father of three amazing kids. And if you drive by him on the road, he’ll be singing 80’s tunes loud enough to embarrass his family! Find Marc on Social Media: Concord Leaders:
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| 13 May 2021 | How parenting today informs your leadership feat. Jelaine Palmer-Janvier Lewis | 01:05:48 | |
Hey Fab Crew! In this episode, Kishshana sits down with her cousin and parenting coach Jelaine to discuss how our parenting styles show up in our work life and how to separate the two to live a well-balanced life. Known as The Liberation EducatorBorn in Miami but a true child of the islands, Jelaine is a first-generation immigrant woman who has centered her life on the liberation of black communities on purpose. With extensive experience in education, she focuses on addressing the trauma that comes with parenting while black. Social handle: @Blackparenting101
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| 20 May 2021 | Serve or Getting Served? Customer Service Orientation feat. Briana McKenzie | 00:43:46 | |
Hey Fab Crew! So glad to have you back for another episode of Let's Take This Offline! In this episode, Kishshana sits down with a long-time friend and customer service expert, Briana McKenzie. This conversation is eye-opening and can help you get your service mind right if you want your business to thrive. Having a Customer Service Orientation mindset is more than just "the customer is always right" but more so finding ways to make the customer happy especially when the customer isn't actually right! This episode is packed with some great tips on how to be of service to not only the customer but the organization as well. Briana's Bio: The Sweetest Gal you’ll ever meet! People who know Bri (as she is affectionately called by friends and family) will tell you that she’s “the sweetest gal” you’ll ever meet. Brianna proudly hails from South Jamaica Queens. Raised in a Guyanese household, she learned early the importance of treating people with kindness and respect. “Do unto others.....” and has continued to do so in her 20-plus years in the customer service industry. Her current position as an Airport Operations Lead for a Major US Airline carrier has given her the chance to use her customer service expertise on another level. Brianna is a “Young Leader for Change'' award recipient. She holds an associate’s degree from SUNY Farmingdale University in Urban Studies and Communications. Her 3 nieces, 2 godsons & 1 goddaughter are the lights of her life!
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| 27 May 2021 | A Woman Of A Certain Age | 00:43:45 | |
Hey Fab Crew!!! IT'S KISHSHANA'S BIRTHDAY!!!!! Another trip around the sun marks not only a new year but a new outlook on how to approach the year ahead. It's different from the New Year's saying - "New Year, New Me!" Let's look at it through the lenses of "New Year, BETTER ME"... It's a great time to sit back and really reflect on what worked and what didn't work. In this episode, Kishshana sits back and really takes a personal inventory of what she has noticed throughout the year. In this raw and very intimate conversation, she digs deeper into the meaning of what it really means to be a "woman of a certain age".
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| 03 Jun 2021 | What If It's Not Enough? The Comparison Trap feat. Taneshia Nash Laird | 00:59:13 | |
Hey Fab Crew!!! We are back and almost wrapping up the season with another great episode! In this episode, Kishshana sits with organizational leader and community developer Taneshia Nash Laird to discuss something that is almost human nature but can be so destructive to our growth & mental stability and that is comparing ourselves to others and their journeys. You won't want to miss this episode!!! The Change Agent: Taneshia Nash Laird is a social change agent and community developer who centers cultural equity in her work. She is the President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, a historic performing arts center located within the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Newark, NJ. Since her appointment in November 2018, she has expanded programming to respond to community needs and announced plans to restore the 1925 vintage concert hall in a $40 million renovation and leverage it for neighborhood revitalization in a process she calls Symphony Works. Taneshia previously served as Executive Director of the Arts Council of Princeton, notably as the first person of color in that role. Taneshia has also served as Director of Economic Development & Acting Director of Housing Production for the City of Trenton (NJ), Regional Director of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce, and was the Executive Director of the Trenton Downtown Association, where she initiated Destination Trenton, an award-winning arts and tourism program in NJ's capital city. Taneshia is an adjunct professor in Drexel University's Entertainment & Arts Management Bachelor of Science degree program. Widowed in 2013 and a pink lady warrior since an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, Taneshia is most proud of being a mom to aspiring ballerina and budding cellist Naima, age 10, and self-proclaimed future doctor Imani, who in 2019, two months shy of her 13th birthday, played violin with her youth orchestra in Sicily.
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| 25 Jun 2021 | Can You Ask For Help? | 00:33:25 | |
In this wrap-up of Season 2, Kishshana breaks down some of the lessons she learned within this past season about herself and about what it means to be a strong leader. We have to swallow our pride and ask for help when needed. Stay tuned for Season 3! Support the show (buymeacoffee.com/managemintmadeeasy) | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | Community Wellness and Wellbeing: Build a Tribe That Thrives | 00:25:35 | |
Listen up, burnout warriors! 👀 Today we're breaking down the toxic relationship between your to-do list and your community connections. 🤝🏾 Welcome to part 6 of the special wellness series, Community Wellness, where we're building our five-star wellness plan ⭐ - and here's the most important truth: Being busy does NOT mean you're building meaningful relationships. 💖 I'm about to spill ALL the community tea, from my days of being a total friendship martyr to learning how to make connections feel sexier than your morning coffee. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own community journey, and we'll talk about: why your self-worth isn't measured by your follower count, how to create connections that actually feed your soul, and how to break free from the "too busy" excuse. We're busting myths left and right:
If you're ready to trade your lonely scrolling for genuine connections, this episode is your wake-up call. We're ditching the comparison trap and building a community that lifts you up, not weighs you down. Grab your coffee, lace up, and let's get real about community wellness! ☕🏃🏾♀️ xo, Kishshana Tune in to hear:
Episode Overview
Powerful Quotes:"Your community is the secret sauce that keeps you grounded, sane, and, yes, even happy." "No one on their deathbed has ever said, 'Oh God, I wish I spent more time at the office.” "Your people are your wellness, your circle is your strength.” "Is your social media feed a community, or is it a comparison trap?" "Asking for support isn't a weakness, it's a superpower." "Not every relationship is good for you, your community should lift you up and not weigh you down." "I was treating people who really belong on my front lawn with the same level of care as people who sit at my kitchen table." "Intentionality matters more than the grand gesture." "There are so many of us that are lonely right now because we have decided we don't need people." "It's not about how many things you check off your to-do list. It's about who you spend your time with, and how much love and laughter and connection you invite into your life." About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect💙This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations and grow your community of supporters. Are you ready to define your leadership vision, refine your goals, and unlock your potential? (Um.. yes!) You can download their Nonprofit Leadership Workbook for Women for free today. It's your go to guide for navigating challenges and amplifying your voice. (https://www.donorperfect.com/whitepapers/generic/womens-workbook/) Ready to Stop the Busy Cycle? Let’s go deeper ⤵📖 Get Kishshana’s Book https://kishshanapalmer.com/book 💚 Work with ManageMint https://managemint.co 🎧 | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Is Work Making You ill? feat. Katrina Strohl | 00:42:42 | |
In This Episode . . .This episode features the always-inspiring Katrina Strohl, Psychological Safety Consultant and host of podcast Absolutely Not! Kishshana and Katrina discuss how a toxic work environment led Katrina to decide to take her own life and how that experience kickstarted their journey toward advocating for mental health and encouraging others to set personal boundaries at work and enforce their own psychological safety. Is your work making you ill? This conversation addresses what messages you are receiving in your work environment and knowing that your worth has nothing to do with your work. We need to learn how to observe the behavior, learn to label where necessary, and find the vocabulary to define the harm in our work environments. Meet Katrina Strohl: Katrina is best known for serving others through work with boundary strategy, mental health, suicide prevention, and veteran disability. Katrina (she/they) is a Navy veteran who served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM). Now, with over 10 years of Human Resources (HR) experience and a passion for psychological safety, Katrina continues to serve others. In 2018, Katrina decided to take her own life after internalizing the behavior of a toxic workplace. Since then she has become a huge advocate of mental health and works to reduce the stigma through their show, Absolutely Not! Absolutely Not! is the weekly live podcast dedicated to providing examples of setting personal boundaries at work and the vocabulary needed to name harm in those spaces. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Katrina: Instagram: @k.m.strohl LinkedIn: @katrina_strohl Host of @absolutelynotwithk Website: https://www.katrinastrohl.com Episode Resources:
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| 14 Dec 2022 | Cultural EQ feat. Danielle Henry | 00:52:54 | |
In This Episode . . .We are featuring the amazing Danielle Henry, the Senior PM / OD Consultant at Great Dane 921 LLC. We're taking on the topic of Cultural EQ, a topic that’s been dominating boardroom conversations in the workplace: emotional intelligence in ourselves and the people on our teams. Danielle doesn’t hold back as she tells us all about what we think we know, what we don’t, and how to bridge the gap between the two. Meet Danielle Henry: Danielle Antoinette Henry has a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry for-profit and nonprofit entities with a focus on social impact digital marketing, branding, web development, and operations. Currently, Danielle is a Senior Manager, Client Partnerships for Sarankco Creative Studio. She is the Founder and CEO of Great Dane 921 Consulting, LLC, a consultancy firm focused on developing solutions that are based upon the foundation of empathetic understanding and the need for more compassion and transparency at work. She has conducted professional development training for nonprofits such as WestHab (NY), Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (NY), Junior League of Orange County, NY, and The Rooted Collaborative conferences centered on topics such as leadership development, cultural intelligence, DEI, effective communication strategies, team building, and conflict management and resolution. She has also conducted a diversity dialogue series for the town of Warwick, NY as a diversity facilitator for We the People Warwick. Danielle is a third-year doctoral student in the Organization and Leadership Psychology program with a concentration in the Neuroscience of Leadership at William James College. She obtained her MPA in Public and Non-Profit Management and Policy with a specialization in General Finance from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University and BA in American Politics from the College of Arts and Science at New York University. She holds a certificate in project leadership from the Cornell University – School of Engineering and is a Certified Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance. She was a 2021-2022 Opportunity Hub (OHUB) South by Southwest student fellow. In addition, she is a Registered Parliamentarian under the National Association of Parliamentarians, and is an arbitrator for FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). With public service in her heart, Danielle has been an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and is the Immediate Past President of the Westchester Alumnae Chapter serving Westchester County, NY. She is also the Past President and sustainer member of the Junior League of Orange County, NY. A born and bred New Yorker, in her spare time, you can find Danielle doing monthly cultural outings to museums, gardens, or immersive exhibits with her Fur, Floral, Culture, and Cocktails crew around NYC, doing Reiki as a certified Reiki Practitioner, roller skating at her local skating rink, or as a podcast co-host for the Empress High Council whose focus is on self-care and entrepreneurship. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Danielle: LinkedIn: @danielleahenry Instagram: @greatdanedannie Episode Resources: | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Physical Wellness: More Than Just Green Juice and Yoga Pants | 00:23:03 | |
Okay, listen up, y'all. Today, we're talking about this body of ours - that thing we've been ignoring while we answer just one more email. 😬 (I know we’re all guilty!) Welcome to Episode 2 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - no more glorifying the hustle, just pure joy and balance. Today friends, we're pulling back the curtain on the small, manageable ways to prioritize your physical wellness and well-being without turning your life upside down. 💪 Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty of physical wellness and well-being. Whether you love the gym or you're someone who's mastered the art of avoiding exercise altogether, this episode is for you. 🫵 As your friendly guide, I'm here to cover everything from sneaky micro workouts to the way your living space impacts your well-being. Yes, friends, your actual environment affects the way you live. The most important thing is finding what works for you in this season of life, and by the end of this episode you’ll feel ready to set manageable goals that meet this moment for you. It’s all about progress over perfection, y'all. ✔️ Let's get to it. Send this to a friend who needs to hear this too, because wellness is better when we do it together. 🫶Take care of that amazing, hard-working body of yours. Yes, yours, even if it currently hates you for all those skipped squats and extra cocktails. 🥂We got this! xo, Kishshana Tune in to hear:
Episode Overview
Powerful Quotes"Your body, yep, this vessel is still there, and it is sick of you and your foolishness, so it's silently plotting revenge for all of those skipped gym sessions and sleepless nights." -Kishshana "Physical wellness and well-being isn't all about fitness. And even though I'm going to talk a little bit about it, it doesn't mean hours at the gym or pricey personal trainers." -Kishshana "The quality of your living space can impact not just your physical health, my friends, but also your mental health.” -Kishshana "Your space should feel like a sanctuary and not another source of chaos." -Kishshana "Sleep is how your body heals and how it recharges. Skipping on it doesn't make you more productive. It just makes you like a ticking time bomb for burnout." -Kishshana "When you are thinking about the physical wellness and well-being in your five star wellness plan, I want you to really think about what does it take for me to be well, for my physical body to be well, my vessel, for my environment to be well." -Kishshana "Progress over perfection, y'all. Small, consistent steps will get you further than an all-or-nothing approach." -Kishshana "It's about consistency. It's about progress over perfection, and it's about sneaking some health into your day in a way that works for you." -Kishshana About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect 💙This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations and grow your community of supporters. Are... | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | What Adoption Taught Me about Leadership feat. Christal M. Cherry | 00:56:20 | |
In This Episode . . .The talented principal and CEO at The Board Pro, Christal Cherry shares with us the struggles she faced in her dating life, the challenges she faced when she decided to adopt at 45, and how her little boy has not only made her a better person but has taught her to be a better leader. Meet Christal Cherry: Christal’s Social Moniker is I'm a Bold Bitch! and she’s best known for being direct, loyal, and vocal! “She pushed through her fear and did it anyway!” Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, she has supported higher education institutions, human services organizations, and faith-based missions. Christal also served as a Senior Consultant at the GA Center for Nonprofits and is currently the CEO of The Board Pro, a consulting firm designed to transform leaders through board service. As The Board Pro, Christal’s works with nonprofit boards to coach, train, and counsel them to be effective governing and fundraising arms for their organizations. She also assists with finding qualified and diverse talent to add to boards, onboarding, culture assessments, and diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Christal earned a MA in Counseling from Hampton University, a BA in Liberal Arts from Hofstra University, and professional development certifications in nonprofit leadership, social media fundraising, and nonprofit management. She currently serves on the board of the Greater Atlanta chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Villages of Carver YMCA. She is a regular trainer and facilitator with CANDID, Qgiv, Network for Good, Bloomerang, Kindful, and the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy where she facilitates webinars and teaches courses in fundraising, board development, and equity and inclusion. Christal has been a guest on multiple podcasts and enjoy serving as a requested expert on board matters. She is contributing author in Collecting Courage, a documenting of racism and survival by fourteen accomplished Black fundraisers working across the United States and Canada. Her first children’s book: Mac and Cheez: Being Different is Okay will be released on Amazon on November 21, 2021. Christal also enjoys her membership in the African American Development Officers Network, Toastmasters, and F3, Fabulous Female Fundraisers which she founded. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Christal: Facebook: @theboardpro LinkedIn: @Christal M Cherry The Board Pro: https://www.theboardpro.com Episode Resources:
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| 07 Apr 2025 | Financial Wellness: Making It Rain Without Drowning in Stress | 00:30:27 | |
Listen up, my friends. Today we're breaking down the toxic relationship between busyness and your bank account. 👀 Welcome to Episode 5 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - and here's an most important truth: Being busy does NOT mean you're making bank. 💵 I'm about to spill all my financial tea, from my days of being a total money martyr to learning how to make savings feel sexier than your morning latte. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own money journey, and we'll talk about: why your self-worth isn't measured by your paycheck, how to create a spending plan that actually feels empowering, and how to break free from money guilt and comparison. We're busting myths left and right:
Bonus - I'm throwing down a money mindfulness challenge that'll have you tracking every single penny for a week. Are you brave enough to join me? Remember, financial wellness isn't about having a fat bank account - it's about creating a healthy relationship with money that supports your happiness and overall well-being. So grab your favorite fancy pen, and let's get financially fabulous together. xo, Kishshana P.S. Comparison is a thief to my pocketbook, and I'm not letting it steal from you either. Let's do this! Tune in to hear:
Episode Overview
Powerful Quotes"Being busy does not mean you're making bank." -Kishshana "Working yourself to the bone does not guarantee wealth." -Kishshana "Real wealth comes from working smarter, not harder." -Kishshana "Money is a tool. I was using money like a hatchet when I really need to be using it as a precision scalpel." -Kishshana "Comparison is a thief to my pocketbook." -Kishshana "Remember, being busy doesn't equal financial success." -Kishshana "Every dollar should have a purpose." -Kishshana "Feeling financially fabulous doesn't mean breaking the bank." -Kishshana "I had to separate my self-esteem from my financial status." -Kishshana "You are worth more than your bank account. You are worth more than your paycheck." -Kishshana "When your money ain't right, your mind's not right." -Kishshana "Financial wellness isn't about having a fat bank account, it's about creating a healthy relationship with money that supports your happiness and overall well-being." -Kishshana About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect 💙This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations | |||
| 13 Dec 2022 | Leading with Joy feat. Jarius McNair Edens | 00:55:46 | |
In This Episode . . .We are featuring the ever-empowering Jarius McNair Edens. Jarius is a Holistic Personal Growth & Leadership Trainer at The Kreative Lounge & Social Kollective. Kishshana and Jarius chat about what it means to lead with joy. As leaders, we have to know that if we can come to the table, to the meeting, to our team with that joy and internal insight of excitement about what we're doing, we can ultimately spread that out to everyone else. Jarius explains that when you do work that is deep, you have to lead with joy and it starts with personal growth. Think about what you are doing in your personal life to awaken joy within you because as a leader, who we are is what we bring. Meet Jarius McNair Edens: Jarius is best known for writing compelling stories and empowering women to do what feels good to them. As a conscious thought leader and intuitive advisor, she is known for teaching, leading, and guiding women to their own desired level of contentment, confidence, and bliss. She is a former English teacher turned serial entrepreneur. In 2017, a successful collaborative workspace and community hub in Springfield, Il. After the opening of TKL, she explored other creative outlets such as writing and coaching. She enjoys things that bring her and others joy, and she wants to share joy with the world. Jarius does several things to cultivate bliss for herself---from hosting personal growth classes to doing Zumba in her living room. She hopes to help women cultivate this same joy in their own lives. She speaks to over 100 women (and a few good men) daily in her tribe. She currently resides in North Carolina. Episode Highlights:
Connect with Jarius: LinkedIn: @jarius-edens Episode Resources:
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