The Voices You Have Not Heard: Recent Episodes
Cassandra Spearman: Podcaster, Blogger, Coach
A podcast, where you can hear the stories of real people transforming their lives through entrepreneurship to live a life worth talking about.
Eboné Almon is an entrepreneur with a passion for storytelling that has inspired her to create a platform where women of color don't have to look far to see themselves.
Chaundra Turner is the owner of Chatham Natural Skin Care, a dermatologist tested, certified minority owned business that has been awarded the seal of approve from the nation eczema association.
Rachael Waddell is the owner of Exposure Photography by Rachael
"Exposure Photography by Rachael creates portraits, product images and video content for small businesses to promote their products and services on social media and online sales platforms. With over 14 years of experience, Rachael works with clients both locally and across the globe.
Stephanie Wigenton, Founder and Curator of Wigenton Candle Co. Wigenton Candle Co., specializes in handcrafting luxury all-natural products centered around wellness and relaxation, while reminiscing and creating new memories with scents.
Angela Grassi is a nationally recognized author, speaker and consultant. She is the founder of The PCOS Nutrition Center where she provides evidence-based nutrition information and coaching to women with PCOS.
Jeroen is co-founder and CEO of Salesflare, an intelligent CRM(customer relationship management) built for SMBs (small and medium business) selling B2B, mostly popular with agencies and SaaS(software as a service) companies.
To learn more about saleflare, go to https://salesflare.com/
Michele Heyward is founder and CEO of PositiveHire, a tech company engineered to bridge the gap between enterprises and women of color in STEM.
Roxanne Easley is the owner of Roxanne's Catering, A full-service catering and event planning company, creating custom menus and décor to fit each client’s unique taste and budget.
John Stanko is the Founder of Purpose Quest, a personal and leadership development company. He has taught extensively on the topics of time management, life purpose, creativity, and has conducted training sessions throughout the United States and in 42 countries. John has published over 66 books including a verse by verse commentary on the new testament.
Mickey Ellis is a sought after certified Life Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Respected Leader and Highly Successful Entrepreneur. She is also the Founder of Kiss Butt Wife were she guides individuals and couples to be their best selves while living the lives they are destined.
Teliah McCaskill is the owner of Good Body Stuff, LLC. The mission of Good Body Stuff is to give the consumer products to pamper themselves that can be used daily.
Nicole is an award winning hair designer, and the owner of Sophisticated Hair Designs by Nikki, Inc.
Renee Robinson, owner of Reset Fitness LLC, is a certified fitness trainer and corrective exercise specialist. Her passion for assisting people, women in particular and women of color especially, in making lasting lifestyle changes stems from a personal struggle with obesity and mental health.
Chantal Braziel is a Soprano Opera Singer. She has performed with The Pittsburgh Opera, The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in the Lift Every Voice concert at Heinz Hall and made her Metropolitan Opera Debut in the ensemble of the Season 2019/2020 production of Porgy and Bess.
Ray Nell Jones is the CEO and Founder of the renown national non-profit, The Allignment Chapter Corporation. The Allignment Chapter provides the necessities that single mothers need to survive.
To learn more about the allignment chapter, go to www.theallignmentchapter.org
Life is still Happening! Let's take this time to reflect, rediscover and reinvent our ourselves and our vision.
Zack Block is the Executive Director of Repair the World Pittsburgh. He is thrilled to be pursuing his passions for volunteerism, community activism and philanthropy in his career and everyday life!
Kerry-Ann Flowers is the Owner and Creative Director of K. Flowers Designs, a design studio specializing in one-of-a-kind wedding invitations for stylish, bold and fun couples.
Dee Bowden is the CEO of BCS Solutions, a revenue recovery consulting firm that helps small companies make big money impacts.
Leland (Justice) Hendon is the CFO and Partner of appointed partners publishing and the author of All the Kings Men.
Amber is the Executive director of - M.A.D.E.I.T (Making Alternative Decisions Effectively Impacting Teens) which she created and leads.
Kesha Jackson is a National Certified Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Author, Inspirational Speaker, Foster Care Parent and the Owner of Eyez on Me Life Coaching Services.
Stephen is the Owner of Cybersecurity 4 Everyone a cybersecurity consulting firm focused on helping individuals and small to medium sized businesses protect their online privacy and securing their sensitive information.
Courtney Williamson, is the CEO and Founder of AbiliLife, a biomedical device company that engineers medical products to improve the quality of life for patients with spinal deformities and neuromuscular diseases.
Joy Klohonatz is a Relationship Marketing Specialist. She trains and coaches these values using the Send Out Cards system.
Emmai Alaquiva, is an Emmy Award-winning film director, composer and mentor. Once homeless, Emmai is now a philanthropic entrepreneur as CEO of Ya Momz House, Inc., co-founder of Hip-Hop On L.O.C.K. and curator of OpticVoices.
Deasha Carter is the Founder of The Administrative Queen (The Admin Queen) she assists Women Entrepreneurs with organizing their businesses so they can stay focused on their zone of expertise.
Stephanie is a Spiritual Belief and Mindset Coach. She is transforming the millennial generations mindsets by giving them the right tools and the right steps to help you let go of old disempowering beliefs patterns.
Aki is a relationship educator, marriage counselor, and published author. He has spent the last 13 years planning and facilitating experience based group workshops for married couples and those preparing for marriage, as well as serving families across the US and in 8 additional countries as an online/Christian counselor.
Varsha is a dating & relationship coach. She uses her personal story of divorce, love and re-marriage to help uproot the taboos that still exist in some communities.
Shawna is the CEO of Exotic Hush Boutique, a trendy boutique with The Shawna Solomon collection of luxury apparel and styling services for the professional woman.
Shawna is the CEO of Exotic Hush Boutique, a trendy boutique with The Shawna Solomon collection of luxury apparel and styling services for the professional woman.
Muffy Mendoza runs a support group of over 3000 black women called Brown Mamas. She is also the author of The Brown Mama Mindset: A Blueprint for Black Moms on Life, Love and Home
Christine is the owner of Momspiration412, a Pittsburgh moms group that offers educational playdates while giving moms a chance to network with other women.
Ms. Spearman chats with Bill McClesky, CEO of Mitech Partners and Author of Get Off Your Assets (GOTA)
Kara is the founder of “The Esther Challenge” and Nsync. The Esther challenge is a program for teenage girls and Nsync is a series of retreat geared to help women.
Ta'lor Pinkston is the founder of LADYHOOD journey, LLC and creator of the Self-love Shop. She is a Self-love Coach, a Self-love Lifestyle Blogger, and poet.
Tracie D. Washington is the owner of The Queen's Closet 831. The Queen’s Closet 831 is African inspired apparel and accessories. It was started to help women of color celebrate their culture while promoting self esteem.
Penda is a writer, inspirational speaker, blogger and founder of InSCRIBEd Inspiration, LLC. where she helps people record their visions, goals and legacy through writing.
Angie McDonald - is the Visionary and CEO of IAM consulting. As a transitional and certified life coach, she used her own personal experience to help others regroup, overcome and transition from life’s most difficult circumstances.
Jennifer Winn Johnson is many things. A travel guide. A chef. A caterer. A yoga teacher. A Reiki and Access Consciousness practitioner. A retreat and workshop presenter. Even an A Course in Miracles minister. But above all (and perhaps just like you) she’s a spiritual seeker who loves supporting others along their journey to self-love and acceptance.
Tammy is the founder of The Creative Folks and her passion to help others succeed no matter what condition, sparked her interest to open the brand.
Jessica Brown is a Wife, Mother, Pastor and Prophetess with Brown Family Ministries and a Cofounder and Executive Vice President for 5A Elite Youth Empowerment.
Khamil Scantling is the Founder and operator of cocoapreneur. Cocoapreneur serves as a liaison between the community and local Black businesses. The aim is to make Black businesses better equipped to serve the communities in which they reside.
Danielle Parson is the founder of PWN (Professional Women’s Network), designed to connect, engage and inspire women throughout the Pittsburgh region.
Lytia Brock is an author, mother and pastor. In her book making the most of life's lemons, she tells you how to overcome and use the lemons that are in your hand.
Shawn Francis-Coleman was raised in the North-Side section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He established Perspectve LLc. a personal development business specializing in anger management coaching, life coaching and therapeutic boxing. His Mission is to create materials that increase awareness and promote WISE decision making.
Latifa Miller is a champion for women and girls and focuses on sharing the best practices to empower them to navigate through their circumstance.
Tammy T. Thompson uses her experience of living in poverty to relate to families who are working to escape poverty.
Corey Lankford is an elder at Oasis Ministries, Inc under the Pastoral leadership of his mother, Pastor Kim Lankford. He has written and directed productions such as Battle Cry, Hellway to Heaven and Forgotten, the October productions have reached thousands.
Brian Burley is a native son of the city of Pittsburgh. A bestselling author of YNGBLKPGH, speaker, entrepreneur and an MBA graduate from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and HE is a change agent.
Donna Baxter Porcher is the CEO/Founder of Soul Pitt Media, She spends her time promoting the Soulful side of Western PA. Out of her passion for Pittsburgh, this former rap artist turned Tech Diva has gone from “Rhymer to Digital Designer” and transformed a hobby into a successful business.
Chase Patterson is third Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Academy of Greater Pittsburgh.
Vernard Alexander is an inspiring leader in the areas of Business, Education and Workforce Development.
Vernard is Passionate about helping people realize the dream of “Entrepreneurship”, In 2006, Mr. Alexander created the Minority Networking Exchange, which provides opportunities for networking, education and collaboration. He’s been recognized as a BMe Leader in Pittsburgh and is also the President of the Homewood Brushton Business Association.
Beth Wojiski is a blogger, proofreader, editor and writer based in Pittsburgh, PA, and lives there with her husband, Fred.
After nearly dying from an accident in 2006, Beth was inspired to approach life differently. With an emerging faith in God and belief in herself, she has gone from fear to fearless to LIVING!Beth Speaks at holistic healing events, and now writes a blog called, positively b.e.e., whose mission is to disrupt negativity one post at a time. Beth also offers proofreading, editing, writing and transcription services, to help others perfect their written messaging so that they, too, can live their best lives.
Lisa D Barnes believes in tough love, support, and hard work. Having faced some of life’s challenges such as being a teen mom and a Breast Cancer survivor, she is now living her best life. Lisa recently launched Lisa D Barnes, LLC where she uses the strategies gained from her life experiences to help people through the pain they now face in life.
You can follows Lisa on FB, IG and Twitter @ Lisa D Barnes
In this week's episode Ms. Spearman is hitting you with a thought provoking word that is sure to change the way you look at every new season in your life.
Tiffany T. Huff-Strothers is an Award Winning Author, Sought After Speaker, Mentor for Women, and Domestic Violence Survivor. She is also an Advocate who is passionate about helping women live their best lives. Tiffany is also the Founder of The Tiffany Huff Experience, a personal and professional development company through which she helps women recover from their worst setbacks and make major impact.
Briana "Bree" White is the founder of Breelicious Bites, a Pittsburgh based food blog. She writes restaurant reviews for The Soul Pitt Quarterly Magazine and The New Pittsburgh Courier.
She is also one of the co-founders of Luggage, Love and Loot, a podcast dedicated to travel, relationships and money management.
In this episode entitled Unfamiliar Territory. I talk about how you may be in unfamiliar territory, but you created it and are mentally prepared for it.
This episode is about THE FIGHT to becoming. Releasing the minutiae and following the instructions
This episode is about connecting with God, being creative, taking the leap and the power you possess when you create.