Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Maquisha Mullins
Dr. Maquisha Mullins "Dr. Maq" hosts the weekly Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast. It provides a space for conversations with ordinary people that have done the extraordinary in their lives. These individuals are taking the lead in their lives, careers or community, with the courage to speak an affirming truth that keeps them encouraged and encourages others to remain on a path of continuous growth.To contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow
It's the end of March madness, but we are still talking basketball! Dr. Maq speaks with author Tim Allston about his new book "Where Jump Shots Meet Jesus." Is it Jordan or Pippen? Who are the true leaders of some of the most winning teams in professional basketball history? Mr. Allston's book explores the ideas of servant leadership on the basketball court as evidenced by dynasties in the NBA. Get your copy of his book at Timallston.com
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Dr. Maq has been privileged to interview some great women leaders across multiple industries. In this bonus episode she shares historical facts about Women's History Month and highlights of her previous interviews. Take note of some episodes you may want to re-listen to or listen to for the first time. Listen to your favorite episodes https://leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com
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Dr. Maq's guest is Commissioner of Madison County Alabama’s 6th District Mrs. Violet Edwards and they discuss special firsts, community engagement, advocating for all constituents’ voices and controversies over Juneteenth and confederate statues. Mrs. Edwards is a businesswoman and former journalist that was elected to the Madison County Commission in 2020. Upon her election, Edwards made history as the first Black woman to serve on the commission - shattering a ceiling that held for 212 years. She is the architect of resolutions that have impacted Madison County's diversity in recruitment, redistricting, and veterans' support. This year she announced a $65K initiative to fight homelessness and launched a $1.2M project to add sidewalks and upgrade handicap-accessible ramps in her district.
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Dr. Maq's guest, the multi-talented Theresa tha Songbird, talks about her love of art and how she is using it to promote positivity and self-love. The video of Songbird's appearance on the 2019 Trumpet Awards, which aired on Bounce TV, reciting the poem You So Black went viral. The poem which speaks to the beauty, joy, pain and triumphs associated with ‘Blackness' was also featured by Facebook during Black History Month in 2021. She has shared the stage with acclaimed artists including Jill Scott, MC Lyte, Jasmine Sullivan, Robert Glasper and Bobby Brown. Theresa’s gifting led her to write a book of poetry entitled Mass Matter Magic and a children’s book, You So Black. Connect with Songbird: https://linktr.ee/thasongbird
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Dr. Maq's guest is Mrs. Helen Cole is a trailblazer in municipal politics and is committed to helping more women enter into political leadership and other roles of social and community influence. She founded The Jean Collective, which is committed to training women for political leadership. In this interview Helen shares her tips for women considering running for office. To learn more about Helen's work visit www.thejeancollective.ca
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Dr. Maq's guest this week is doctor of Complementary and Integrative Health, Michelle Greenwell. Dr. Greenwell has spent years in study of movement in the areas of; dance, therapeutic touch, and Tai Chi. She is passionate about teaching entrepreneurs the benefit of using movement to heal the body and bioenergetic wellness. Connect with with Dr. Greenwell: https://linktr.ee/dancedebut
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Listen to Dr. Maq's can't miss conversation with award-winning journalist Ms. Eden Strachan, the author of Black Girls Don't Get Love and the founder of Black Girls WILL Get Love, Inc. Ms. Strachan's work and upcoming feature film centers around affirming the beauty of Black girls to combat the feelings of insecurity produced through the intake of Eurocentric beauty standards.
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Dr. Maq talks with Jonathan L. Mullins, EA owner of JLM Tax & Accounting Solutions, LLC about what small business owners should know about changes in the tax code, and things to remember when completing your W-4 for a new job. Contact Mr. Mullins via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mullins-ea-1b8aa2165
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Dr. Maq’s guest is Dr. Frank I. Mullins, Associate Professor of Management at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. He shares three keys for picking the perfect PhD program and his experience as an African American academician in business. For coaching or guest speaking engagements contact Dr. Mullins via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-i-mullins-ph-d-8625834?original_referer=
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Know your numbers. On Episode 2.3 Dr. Maq and Dr. Scott Whiteford of Talent Plus, Inc., discuss how data analytics support DEI and methods businesses can use to limit the effects of leadership biases. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwhiteford/#leadership #podcast #podcaster #data #analytics #knowyournumbers #Bias #leaders #DEI #diversity
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Dr. Maq’s guest, Diane Eisenstein is a professional organizer and shares tips for organizing your space to optimize productivity. Diane is the owner of The Tidy Abode and can be reached at thetidyabode.com #leadership #authentic #liveauthentically #getorganized
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Join Dr. Maq for a moment of gratefulness. In this episode she welcomes you to share your thoughts with her and embrace a gratitude mindset in every season.
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Dr. Maq is joined by Chaplain and nonprofit founder Renee Moody-Sims for the final episode of the first season. Moody-Sims shares how planting a garden is growing her as a minister; while simultaneously growing the digital footprint of her nonprofit, Elmer Avenue Fellowship. To connect with Moody-Sims about speaking or urban gardening email reneedsims@gmail.com.
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Dr. Maq is joined by self-professed “egoholic” Mr. Tim Allston. Allston is an author, speaker and life coach who shares how working on his “ego problem” helped set him on a course to pen four books. Download his book at www.timallston.com
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There is more to the $180 billion video game industry than just playing games. In this conversation with Dr. Maq, Mr. Marcus “Esports” Howard, the CEO of MetArena a company making esports accessible to brands of all sizes and diverse communities. He shares his insights into the future of gaming and prioritizing the inclusion of Black and Latinx people. His book, INNOVATE Gaming & Esports is a guide to the people, companies, products, and services that are leading the race within the gaming/esports industry’s innovation ecosystem. To order the Ebook visit https://opensea.io/collection/innovate-gaming-esports. For the hardcopy of the book visit https://innovationsoftheworld.com/ecosystems/gaming-esports/
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Dr. Maq talks about cultivating safe spaces for Black students on university campuses with Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr. Dr. Freeman is a Professor of Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho. He is a Visiting Scholar in the Office of the Provost at the University of Pennsylvania. An esteemed researcher, Dr. Freeman (https://www.drsydneyfreemanjr.com) also serves as director of the University of Idaho's new Black History Research Lab.
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Denise Onwere, artist and owner of the award winning Denise Onwere Gallery talks about transitioning from social work to entrepreneurship and how she remains inspired to create. Onwere is passionate about providing kids with a sense of belonging and believes art is the key to opening up a child’s mind, imagination and dialogue about what they are feeling.
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Join part two of Dr. Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author. He also discusses the parallels between his mission in the military and his life's mission.
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Join Dr. Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author. He also shares how he uses his explosive energy to motivate others to live a healthier lifestyle and how he acquired the "Mr. Boom" persona.
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In part two, Dr. Maq continues her conversation with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University. Dr. Holder shares how we can redefine self-care and her path to a career in wellness. Her insights are helpful for all seeking to make self-care a permanent part of their daily lives and keep moving forward.
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In this two-part conversation, Dr. Maq talks with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University. Dr. Holder shares how her role is helping empower students to mind their mental health as they meet high academic demands. Her hints are helpful for students and faculty at all levels.
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It’s a new year! A new day -full of new opportunities! Dr. Maq shares her five top lessons on gratitude gleaned from frustrating moments of the pandemic. She also cites gratitude research that suggests how practicing a gratitude mindset may affect our mental health.
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Listen in as Dr. Maq speaks to therapist Mr. Choya Wise. Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the owner of Aspire Counseling and Consulting Services. Mr. Wise brings his nearly 20 years of experience working in mental health to bear, providing insight into how we may need to “pre-plan” special occasions that we find triggering and ways to support those around us that may be feeling lonely, or isolated during the holiday season. He also discusses his work supporting families, his fellow counselors and therapists and students aspiring to work in the mental health field.
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Join Dr. Maq for a chat about how you can take the Lead. in your life. In this episode she defines what it means to lead, be a leader and be in leadership. She walks listeners through the Lead. Speak. Grow. "Take the Lead." goal setting process and provides a free download of the worksheet.
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Listen in as Dr. Maq talks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Natalie Alexander, about how every healthy relationship needs to have conflict. Ms. Alexander shares her steps for self-assessment to prepare to tackle tough conversations.
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Dr. Maq is joined by Dr. Regina Pope-Ford and Ms. Kenisha Ford, her fellow cofounders of the STEM education nonprofit, Science & Math Innovators, Inc. From their perspective as African-American women, they share their philosophy on how to get more kids of color in the STEM pipeline, how they try to dispel STEM stereotypes and their new Science Sundays initiative that will launch November 14, 2021. During the conversation they give tips for selecting quality science camps for kids and offer a special discount opportunity for families interested in joining Science Sundays. scimathinnovators.org Contact SMI via email: info@scimatihinnovators.org
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Join Dr. Maq as she speaks with Physicist Kenisha Ford. Ms. Ford, a Physicist with the US Navy and PhD candidate at Howard University, shares what sparked her interest in STEM as a child, studying physics at Spelman College and how she has joined the frontlines of breast cancer research. Ms. Ford believes physics may be the key to unlocking effective treatments for African- American women diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.
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Dr. Maq is joined by Pediatric Dentist Dr. Jeannette Pope-Ozimba. Dr. Pope-Ozimba talks about what led her to the decisions resulting in multiple professional pivots and ultimately to her dream job at Jeannette M. Pope-Ozimba, DDS Pediatric Dentistry, LLC (jpopedsdentistry.com). She shares how her passion to advocate for children guided her to establish the POFI organization. The foundation allows her to serve the community using pediatric dentistry as a bridge to share vital healthcare conversations with children and their families. And yes, she gives some advice on how to preserve children’s pearly whites.
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Dr. Maq is joined by Howard University Alum Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart, owner of Pain 2 Wellness Healthcare. Dr. Powell-Stoddart shares how her mother’s bout with diabetes and her father’s cancer fight encouraged her to change her lifestyle. Today in her North Alabama practice she helps patients struggling with type two diabetes to control and reverse their disease. She is the author of Reverse It: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases (available on Amazon), which serves as a blueprint for those ready to take the lead in the journey to restore their health. To contact Dr. Powell-Stoddart visit www.p2whealth.com.
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Dr. Maq is joined by Parenting Coach Domari Dickinson to tackle the topic of Conscious Parenting. Ms. Dickinson (domaridickinson.com) proposes an alternative for parents and caregivers exhausted by daily shouting matches with children and warns of the potential harms of spanking. Even if you are not a parent, she shares three important things to remember when children are in your care. You don't want to miss her important tips!
My special guest Renee Moody Sims is a nurse, pastor, chaplain, missionary, daughter, sister mother and a fabulous friend, to name a few of her hats. She talks about the dichotomy of growing up in a home where there was so much love in the shadow of domestic violence, developing a love of travel and pursuing her purpose led by her deep faith.
Dr. Maquisha "Dr. Maq" Mullins discusses why she started the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast and where she is headed. She also issues a formal invitation to join her on this special journey and take the lead in some aspect of your life.