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Micheal Taylor

Micheal Taylor "The Success Engineer" Kansas City based Life Coach created the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement to reverse engineer success.

Through interviews and personal experiences we will discuss success from the perspectives of African Americans and people of color.

Everyone has a gift to offer the world. The only way to find and cultivate your gift is to W.R.K.H.R.D.

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Connect with Dr. RJ on her website www.askdrrj.com on Facebook @askdrrj and Instagram @askdrrj OUT NOW!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents the BEST SELLING BOOK The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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OUT NOW!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Coming Soon!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Coming Soon!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Coming Soon!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Coming Soon!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Coming Soon!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Coming Soon!! The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 3rd Edition. Featuring Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. Ph.D. our amazing Chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University. Prominent Aggies throughout the world share their stories of how North Carolina A&T State University molded them into the people they are today. Official Release Date! Wednesday October 27, 2021!!! follow @thehbcuexperiencemovement Instagram/Facebook page for updates and announcements.


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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Partnering once again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presenting The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC presents The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. HBCU Queens share their success stories of how being a HBCU Royal University Queen of their university has molded them into the people they are today. OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE! September 30, 2021


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 3, 2021. Kimberlee and I talk about how her Southern University connections helped her career tremendously!


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Courtney and I go in talking about relationships and good energy. You can find her on her social media handles below. @bgandcici @cicisfreelanceservices


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Dr. Drummond is doing great work uplifting black people in many ways. Let her story inspire you! Add her social media handles to stay up to date with her and her nonprofits. @iam.yladrea_d @activate.leadership @the.inkup


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Ja'el has a long history leading up to her time at Southern. She is a Genealogist and a Historian. This is probably the most interesting interviews this season.


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Joseph (Joe) Robins CPA is doing big things owning his own CPA firm. I am excited I got the chance to speak with him and can't wait to see his business expand!


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Janea will get you to get your policy game up! Her HBCU experience makes her work that much more unique. You can follow Janea on her social media handles below IG: @janea_claire13 and @herstory_podcast


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Ayanna was the 83rd "Miss Southern" with a fabulous story that shapes who she is today. You can follow Ayanna on her social media handle below. IG: @ayannacelete


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In partnership again with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. I am interviewing some of the Co-Author's of their new book, "The HBCU Experience Movement: The Southern University System Edition.'' releasing in June 2021. Alaric (Al) Jones has a storied background that led to him choosing Southern and a very interesting line of work in the oil and gas industry. You can follow Al on his social media handles below Twitter: taylormadeque_ IG: taylormadeque_ LinkedIn: Alaric Jones


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In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.


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In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.


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In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.


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In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.


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In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.


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In partnership with The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC. The FIRST Ever HBCU Band Edition book The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition will release at the end of this month on Amazon.


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Co-author Justin Blake of "The HBCU Experience Movement: North Carolina A&T State University Aggies 2nd Edition" coming out this month speaks with "The Success Engineer" about how his HBCU experience continuously helps him as he travels along his success journey. Justin is helping others by opening doors along his own path for those that come behind him. He is an avid outdoor cyclist with a great story! Follow Justin and his business on Instagram: @jedevba_la_ke @oedmgroup


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"The HBCU Movement Experience North Carolina A&T University 2nd Edition" Is coming out this month and my guests on this episode are authors as well as being another "Power Couple" from this HBCU series! They are known as one of the favorite Aggie couples. Jabari works for Amazon’s global division and Steph is a Sex therapist with a practice in Atlanta. Follow them, their businesses, and hobbies on instagram: @thedopesextherapist @j_a_b_a_r_i @bookdestin107 @werunforbru


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Co-author of “The HBCU Experience Movement Royal University Queens Edition” that’s out now and a BEST SELLER! Jordan Watkins tells us how breaking habits that she no longer wanted led her to the opportunity to become an HBCU Queen!


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Co-author of “The HBCU Experience Movement Royal University Queens Edition” Shartajeye Wright pays homage to her HBCU and more in this episode. It took a while for our schedules to sync to record this but we finally got to have a fabulous discussion!


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Jocelyn is another co-author of “The HBCU Experience Movement North Carolina A&T University 2nd Edition book COMING OUT SEPTEMBER 2020! We discuss the diversity of professors at HBCU’s and getting taught by your own.


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North Carolina A&T University graduate and Co-Author of "The HBCU Experience Movement North Carolina A&T University 2nd Edition" COMING OUT SEPTEMBER 2020!! Cremel Burney is doing great things 


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The HBCU Experience Movement North Carolina A & T University 2nd Edition co-author and in my eyes, a real estate mogul. Victor Collins Jr. Victor has a wealth of knowledge in leadership and talks about being the type of person who is able to fail forward. Get the book COMING OUT SEPTEMBER 2020!


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This couple is the true definition of a "Power Couple" HBCU graduates and the Co-Authors of The HBCU Experience Movement's book "The HBCU Experience Movement: North Carolina A&T 2nd Edition" COMING OUT SEPTEMBER 2020!! 


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In this episode I interview Christa Newkirk Co-Author of The HBCU Experience: North Carolina A&T 2nd Edition book coming out September 2020! About Christa: Christa Newkirk is an advocate for women, mental health and education. She is passionate about all forms of artistic expression; and with her imaginative and strategic mind, she works both sides of her brain moving from the big picture to the minute details with ease. Her professional experience includes over 10 years in a variety of marketing, development and database-driven roles. Currently, Ms. Newkirk works in higher education where she assists development officers with donor identification and cultivation in addition to overseeing engagement activities for its alumni. Through EclectikRead Marketing LLC, Ms. Newkirk uses both her professional and personal experiences to speak life into people, products and ideas to reach their full potential. She believes that regardless of ones journey – which is often full of twists and turns, a solution is always available in business and in life. Additionally, she values giving back and has been involved in many community organizations to include Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Deltas of Charlotte Foundation, Mental Health America of Central Carolinas and First Book. She was recently listed in the 6th and 7th editions of Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. A California native, Ms. Newkirk has earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from North Carolina A&T State University and dual master’s degrees in marketing and international business from University of Colorado, Denver. In her spare time, she enjoys watching or playing sports, spending time with family and friends, and exploring the great outdoors both near and far.

Christa Newkirk Personal Twitter / IG: @chris_Ta_Da Business Twitter / IG: @eclectikread www.eclectikread.com


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This series has been something special with all the fabulous people and outstanding wisdom being shared. It is an honor and a privilege to speak with these HBCU graduates and Shani is amazing! The relationship advice is ON POINT! So transparent and informative. If you are looking to "date on purpose" listen to this episode! Guest Bio: Shani L. Farmer graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2008 with a B.S. in Business Management. She continued her studies at Walden University where she obtained her MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship. She currently is a Hiring and Workforce Strategy Officer for the Department of Defense in Washington DC. She has been committed to serving her country in this capacity for over 10 years. Shani is affectionately known for her position as the founder of Shani L. "The Relationship Enthusiast" brand. Her mission is to inspire women to be healed, healthy and whole in each season of their life and relationships. Currently, she is serving the singles community and coaching women on how to heal from past romantic relationships and inspiring them to elevate their purpose while learning the business of dating for marriage. Shani’s vision is to help 500 women reach their relationship goals by 2025. In 2017, Shani became an Amazon Best-selling co-author in the“Dear Fear” anthology series where she inspired women to fearlessly own their truth. In 2018 she shared her story at several colleges, universities, women organizations, podcasts and on panels. In 2019, Shani became recognized as an International Speaker as she presented at the “Fearless in Abu Dhabi” Tour in the UAE. In 2020 during COVID19 pandemic, Shani found creative ways to continue impacting her tribe of single women. She created and hosted her first singles workshop in Washington D.C., and a powerhouse 7-day virtual conference for single moms. Collaborating with industry experts, she delivered quality content matched with unique experiences leaving women inspired to activate their “truth” while on their journey of dating with purpose. Currently, Shani is curating a subscription-based book club for single women who are about the business of dating for marriage. She coins it as “not your ordinary book club.” Shani originates from Buffalo NY by the way of Orlando Florida. She continues to build her corporate and personal brand while prioritizing being the CEO of her home, alongside her husband Benjamin. The couple are parents to their fur baby Joy and enjoy serving in their community and church, spending time traveling and enjoying friends and family. Join her on her journey of living in purpose on purpose.


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This guy gave me some great advice on how our family members can come together to help our elders leave a legacy! Tune in because you don’t want to miss this valuable information!  Guest bio: Anthony V. Stevens is a proud small business owner & father. He is the former Volunteer Engagement Director for Serve DC--The Mayor's Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Executive Office of the Mayor, District of Columbia). There, Anthony oversaw strategic planning functions for a multi-unit, multi-million dollar regional impact committee while leading a team with a focus on community impact and programmatic capacity building on behalf of the Mayor of the District. Previously, he was a political operative managing both nation-wide and local campaigns to diversify the electorate. He was also a project manager responsible for programs targeting America's best and brightest to run and win issue/political campaigns.  As a professional Strategic Account Executive, Anthony is focused on consistently increasing new business revenue and a multiplied client base while also committing himself to enhancing the experience of his firm’s clients. Anthony believes people deserve the best in class and he understands the power of the people’s ability to shrink the wealth-gap. He’s made changing the lives of his clients–and the people that mean the most to them–his chosen way of life. Anthony completed his MBA at the George Washington University and received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, neither of which would be possible with North Carolina Agricultural & Technical Univeristy. Anthony is a proud DC Native with strong roots in the South and resides in the beautiful Congress Heights community of Ward 8 in the District of Columbia with his growing family. .


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We have another HBCU Queen! Jessica Brown talks with the Success Engineer about her time at Stillman and going after what you want! Pick up your copy of The HBCU Movement Experience "The HBCU Royal University Queens Edition" book today! Queen bio: Jessica Nathan Brown is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She is currently the Assistant Director of Student Activities in the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jessica graduated summa cum laude from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, where she served as Miss Stillman College 2012-2013. She received a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of South Alabama.  Jessica is happily married to her husband Brandon. She is very involved in activities at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, and she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and student affairs professional organizations. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, singing, reading, and watching movies.


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These ladies and gentlemen that I am interviewing are amazing! I have to give each of them their proper representation by putting their full bio.  Shakara is fabulous! Get a Queens Edition book here. Shakara L. Parks is a proud native of Pineville SC; she is the mother of a handsome 5 year-old son, Ayden Jaye Parks and the wife of Asa Parks III. Shakara is one of four children of O'Toole and the Late Linnea Smalls Theirse. She attended the public schools of Berkeley County graduating from Timberland High School in 2006. She furthered her education at Morris College in Sumter, SC and was crowned Miss Morris College 2009-2010 receiving her Bachelors in Fine Arts in 2010 with Cum Laude honors. Shakara is known internationally for her triple threat abilities in dancing/choreography, singing and acting. Because of her well-known talents and dedication, she began her career at the age of 14 as a choreographer.  Today she choreograph routines for many organizations, pageants, churches, coronations, weddings, and music artist around the South Atlantic Region and Internationally. Shakara also serves her community through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority INC. in which she became part of the Nu Gamma Chapter of Morris College in the Fall of 2007. February 2017, Shakara was diagnosed with Sepsis, which is the body’s overactive response to an infection in the body. More than 1 million Americans are diagnosed with this infection each year and estimated that between 28% and 50% of those diagnosed do not make it. After surviving Shakara made it her duty to bring awareness which saved a lot of lives. She stands strong with other survivors but she didn’t allow Sepsis to hold her back. Shakara is now bringing  awareness to the lungs disease Pulmonary Fibrosis her mother battled for 6 years. Shakara is passionate about serving her community, mentoring young women and putting a smile on each and everyone’s face that she encounters. She believes that we can all make change in this world only if we all play our part.


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I am proud to partner with The HBCU Experience Movement to bring you this season. This season highlights the authors of the HBCU Experience Movements current and future books. These authors are graduates of HBCU's and are doing powerful things! I will talk to them about what they are doing now and of course the things that have contributed to their success. Get the HBCU Queens book here.  Get your Success is My Religion shirt here. This first young lady is the definition of "Beast Mode". So much so I have to put her whole bio in the description. Check Chelsea out! Chelsea F. Johnson Muir is an Educator and the Head Girls Basketball Coach at Amos P. Godby High School in Tallahassee, Florida. Here, she teaches Biology, Physical Science and Advance Placement Environmental Science. She has taught for seven years and has coached for eleven years. Chelsea is a 2005 Alumna of Amos P. Godby High School, which is what motivates her to mold young people, daily. Along with teaching and coaching, she championed “Cougar Kings,” a program geared towards the development and mentoring of young men. Chelsea believes that all students want to learn and be successful; they just need guidance, love and someone to believe in them. Through education, Chelsea was awarded as the 2017 Distinguished Educator of the Year, and was named one of the Top Educators of America, 2019-2020 by The Who’s Who Directories. Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from Livingstone College. Here, she was a Four-Year Letter winner and Point Guard for the Lady Blue Bears Women’s Basketball Team. She graduated with honors and reigned as Miss Livingstone College 2008-2009. She also holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Louisiana State University-Shreveport where she graduated with a 4.0 Grade Point Average. Chelsea is a member of various organizations. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, The National Society of Leadership and Success, The Florida Athletic Coaches Association, and The Coaches’ Coalition. In 2019, Chelsea was inducted into the Association of Godby Graduates Hall of Fame in the Athletics Category, for her hard work and successful career in sports. Chelsea is the creator of The Coaches Bible Study, which is a Servant Leadership guided webinar session for coaches and leaders to learn how to better serve those that we lead. This endeavor has allowed her to speak with numerous collegiate coaches and professionals about their views of Servant Leadership, and how they apply it to their current roles. Chelsea is a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. Here she sings in the church’s United Voices Mass Choir, and the Young Adult Chorale. Her faith is the most important thing to her. Being a Brain Aneurysm Survivor fuels her faith and goal of sharing the word of God to whomever may listen. Chelsea was born in Marietta, Georgia and raised in both Tallahassee and Midway, Florida. She is the daughter of Vicki Muse Johnson and the granddaughter of the late James and Earnestine Muse of Midway, Florida. She is married to Alwayne Muir.


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The Success Engineer discusses the logistics of knocking down doors with Vince Dalton, Founder and CEO of Boss Hogg Logistics.


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The Success Engineer discusses entrepreneurship and investing in yourself with CEO and Co-CEO Angelo Wright and Derrell Johnson of Dscover Ur Dzine, LLC. The Kansas City based interior design CEO shares how their company had to pivot as a result of the pandemic and much more! For more information about their products and services check out their website www.dscoverurdzine.com


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Having a plan is great but how you pursue your goals through adversity makes you who you are. The Success Engineer discusses the pursuit of your dreams through adversity with long time friend and former beat cop Kenny Woodard.


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The Success Engineer is joined by good friend from graduate school Larry Williams who is an educator, football coach, and DJ. In this episode we talk about making $400 a month as graduate assistants, our career paths, side hustles, and of course we talk about giving back to the younger generations with great insights into our success journeys.


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The Success Engineer discusses dramatic career changes that don’t necessarily involve traditional jobs with Ariell Suzanne. Ariell Suzanne is from Chicagoland and Northern Illinois and currently lives in Kansas City. She is an entrepreneur, freelance writer, advocate with Beautycounter, and runway model with big dreams for much more (stay tuned!). She is passionate about culture, the arts industries, holistic health and wellness, and inspiring and influencing others with authenticity to dream big, take risks, and show up fully to their own lives. She is also an advocate at heart for human justice and environmental causes and is working on practical ways to stand for these important issues in which others can also join the work.

Ariell Suzanne is someone you will want to follow in the coming days and years. For updates and to keep in touch with Ariell, you can follow her on Instagram @ariellasuzabella or on Facebook. Her popular and inspirational blog is being transitioned to a full website which will be forthcoming in the near future. Keep a close eye out for that.


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Educator Michael Loveless joins the Success Engineer to discuss preparing our kids early. Mike reveals how he struggled with a learning disability and how he was able to overcome it to go on to get a Masters degree and become a Physical Education teacher.

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We ended last weeks episode a little abruptly and with everything going on in the world in regards to race we had to do a part 2. We talk about George Floyd, police brutality, life as an African American in America and a message for our white friends.

Success Points:

  • Critical Conversations
  • Listening
  • Empathy
  • Empowerment

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The Success Engineer discusses introversion with Aaron Whitfield, the creator of "The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert" podcast. Check out his podcast and follow his Instagram page @blackintrovertpodcast 

Success Points:

  1. Being an introvert and the success journey.
  2. Being an introvert in the workplace.
  3. The mystery of introverts.
  4. Self awareness.
  5. Ahmaud Arbery

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The Success Engineer discusses financial planning with Financial Advisor Jayson M. Thornton. Along with being a good friend and classmate at Missouri Valley College Jayson is licensed in financial and tax planning based out of St. Louis, Missouri. He has been recognized by Small Business Monthly as Best Accountants in St. Louis.

SUCCESS POINTS:

  1. Money management during the pandemic for everyone.
  2. Do you need a lot of money to start financial planning.
  3. What high school and college aged adults do to get started in financial planning.

Contact Jayson M. Thornton:

www.thorntonadvisor.com

Instagram: @thorntonadvisor

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The Success Engineer discusses black and brown educators with Cornell Ellis, Educator and CEO of BLOC - Brothers Liberating Our Communities

Highlights

  • Why is there a shortage of black educators? (7:15)
  • Amplify conference (10:25)
  • Parenting and Leadership Roles (26:10)
  • BLOC led Instructional Coaching for schools (37:05)
  • Food deserts (44:00)
  • Tip for your success journey (58:00)

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The Success Engineer talks Higher Education with Darby Gough, the Assistant Vice President of Student Success at Avila University in Kansas City, Missouri. 

Darby was Micheal's boss when he was a Residence Hall Director for three and a half years. During his time at Avila was when The Success Engineer began his study of success and created the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement and the concept of the WRKHRDMOVEMENT.

We discuss the affect the pandemic is having on Higher Education Institutions and what those changes look like in the 2020-2021 academic year.

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The Success Engineer talks Group Fitness with "The Michael Jordan of Zumba" Angie Braesch.

With over 17 years of teaching experience Angie is the person who encouraged me to pursue a career in Group Fitness. She was my instructor when I first started my Group Fitness journey. Her leadership and welcoming personality connected people from all backgrounds and ethnicities through one common theme, fitness. 

Enjoy this episode as we talk about our combined 27 years of group fitness.

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The Success Engineer talks with Renae Latimer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor about mental wellness.

Topics

  • Fitness
  • Money
  • Environment

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The Success Engineer talks with Renae Latimer, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor about mental wellness.

Topics

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  • Money
  • Environment

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The Success Engineer discusses success with Sean Hurdle and how he started his nonprofit from scratch.

Sean is the founder of the Be Worthy nonprofit based out of Los Angeles advancing food sustainability and promoting health, active lifestyles.

Check out BeWorthy online at beworthy.org and on Instagram @beworth_

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The Success Engineer discusses success with Sean Hurdle and how he started his nonprofit from scratch.

Sean is the founder of the Be Worthy nonprofit based out of Los Angeles advancing food sustainability and promoting health, active lifestyles.

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The Success Engineer continues speaking with Credit Recovery Specialist Jay Allen about being fit financially and physically.


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The Success Engineer speaks with credit restoration specialist Jay Allen about being fit financially and physically.


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The Success Engineer with special guest and family member Alana Henry, Editor-In-Chief of The Writique discuss success when it comes to entrepreneurship, resumes, interviews, and much more!

Alana graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri Columbia. She was a teacher and is now a certified professional resume writer, online profile writer, copyrwriter, and Editor-In-Chief at her OWN company The Writique.

Be sure to check out all of her services at www.thewritique.com


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Architect Robert Robinson Taylor (No relation)


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The Success Engineer and Andre Alan discuss some of the impacts the Great Recession had on their career plans and obstacles they overcame during their college years. 

Andre Alan was the first in his family to attend college away from home. His education journey has taken him from the corn fields of Marshall, MO at Missouri Valley College to Mizzou, Illinois, Texas, and back to Mizzou to finish his PHD in Sports Psychology. You don't want to miss the great advice he gives for people in their success journey!


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The Success Engineer discusses in depth being forced to navigate his collegiate process. This process helped with the practice needed to produce the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement.


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In this episode we play “Name that successful person!”. The Success Engineer talks about what made him think about talking about success, his plans for the future, and make sure you listen until the end to find out who’s the greatest reverse engineerist ever!


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With a Masters degree and years of experience geared up for a promising future “The Success Engineer” discusses his struggles during “The Great Recession”. A time when 8.7 million jobs were lost due to an economic crisis.


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In this episode “The Success Engineer” discuses the structure of the rebooted podcast. 1. Quote 2. Successful person of color 3. Book recommendation 4. Song of the episode 5. The mind of Micheal


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Yeah it’s nice to know someone that can help you get to the next level just don’t be 100% dependent on that to happen for you. I discuss why it’s important to have independent thinking in all aspects of life.


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Have goals and don’t be afraid to tell the world your plans but be prepared to put in the work necessary to make it happen. “Speak it into existence. Work it into reality.” - The Success Engineer


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Overcoming adversity is tough but you become so much stronger in the process. My favorite quote is “Every adversity comes with it the seed of its equivalent advantage.” - Napoleon Hill


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This is the perfect time to plan and prepare for your future success. Develop a plan you can come out of this pandemic ready to execute!


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The Success Engineer discusses some things that cause him to struggle which prevents growth and reaching his fullest potential.


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Love might be too strong of a word when we first think about our long term goals. When we enjoy as an initial reaction it will become something we’re more likely to do again. Enjoying something opens the doors of exploration that could lead to the love we seek.


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The Success Engineer answers why his audience is you.


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Your dreams and ideas are important for you and society as a whole. When planning for success don’t let your dreams and ideas be suppressed by society.


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The “Success Engineer” explains how to categorize people for optimal success.


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The “Success Engineer” explains the 4 elements of success. Goal, mindset, plan, and action.


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The Success Engineer discusses two key definitions of success.


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Micheal explains his philosophy to two Seniors in high school. He has to explain how the reverse engineering process works and how they will begin their success journey.


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In this episode I talk about the insecurities that are holding me back from becoming the person in my vision of myself.


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In this episode I’m explaining to one of my students about the success process and the invisible obstacles stop us from even starting on things that will move us towards our goals.


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In this episode I’m talking to a student about how I came up with the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy and the life prep program I designed.


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In this episode I give an overview of what my life has been like over the past 18 years. Entering my new year I wanted to start the habit of spreading my message to people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds especially between the ages of 15-25. I need you all to thrive and not just survive when you’re my age 36. Join me in the #wrkhrdmovement to create solutions for success and to thrive as adults.


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In this episode you will hear:  A mini introduction into the W.R.K.H.R.D. philosophy for individual achievement. There are many aspects of W.R.K.H.R.D. and how it came to be. As we get into more episodes you'll learn more about Micheal Taylor "The Success Engineer" and the WRKHRDMOVEMENT.  "I won't lose. YOU won't lose. WE won't lose." - Micheal Taylor


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