Black Women Pharmacists: Recent Episodes
Ijeoma Ekeocha
Black Women Pharmacists highlights Black Women Pharmacists practicing in various fields of Pharmacy. Join your favorite PharmaSista, Ijeoma, for a bi-weekly dose of bright, bold, Black Women Pharmacists and gain valuable insights on diverse career paths available after graduating from an accredited school of Pharmacy. Brown Skin Stories features inspiring interviews with Black Women Pharmacy leaders that offer sound advice and actionable strategies to help anyone interested in Pharmacy to step into the career that’s right for them! Whether it be consulting, industry, academia, hospital, managed care, poison control, nuclear pharmacy and more, we've got all facets of Pharmacy covered here for you!
Ijeoma is back, and she does not disappoint! On this episode, she gives us updates about her life, her family, and her new method of making money online, working only 1-2 hours a day without ever stepping foot in a pharmacy again!
- The side hustle that allowed her to QUIT Pharmacy!
- Find out how I make more in a month than I ever did in pharmacy and how it's changed the course of my life
- The future of the podcast
Links discussed on this episode:
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It's the 50th episode of Black Women Pharmacists, and today, Ijeoma's pulling out all the stops! First, she's taking you through her publishing journey and giving other pharmacists a chance to join her on the journey to generate a passive income! Stack your coins and learn how you can diversify your income and become a Passive Income Pharmacy Professional!
She's also giving updates on her new gig as an Associate Medical Director and baby Simdi! This is an episode you can't miss!
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Ever dream of learning about the science and pharmacy behind cosmetics? If so, tune in to epsiode 49, as Ijeoma learns the ins and outs of this little-known niche in Pharmacy! On this episode, Dr. Stacie, founder and creator of Dr. Stacie's Hair Care Rx, shares her journey in entrepreneurship. She's spilling the deets about the valuable lessons learned, along with tips and tricks for anyone intersted in learning more about Cosmetic Pharmacy! Learn more about Dr.Stacie website: www.drstacies.com
Connect with Dr.Stacie: Facebook and Instagram: @drstacieshaircarerx
This Pharmacist's mission is to help fight health misinformation online! Listen to Episode 48 to find out how she's bringing others along with her while helping them get paid! Connect with Megan! Connect with Megan: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/megannfreeland/
Instagram - @megpharmdwrites
This Pharmacist left the big chain retailers to start her own niche pharmacy! Tune into the episode to learn why she says, she would never go back!
Connect with Dr. Ranger
Instagram: @therxshoppeva, @battle_baskets_va, and @mustard_seed_mentality
Facebook: @Mustard Seed Mentality
Twitter: @msm1720
Websites:
www.tpsva.com
www.battlebasketsva.com
www.msm1720.com
We're back! Dr. Vantoria Johns joins the podcast to chat with Vantoria about her journey from pharmacist to entrepreneur.
Connect with Vantoria
Instagram: @vantoria.essentials
Facebook: @vantoriaessetials
Website: www.vantoriaessentials.com
TikTok: @vantoriaessentials
Season 2 Episode 45
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Website to learn more about Specialty Pharmacy Practice: https://naspnet.org/about
Season 2 Episode 42
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Attend the FREE Intentional Leader Webinar curated for pharmacy student professionals and early career pharmacists who want to learn how they can discover their leader-selves through guided leadership development.
Season 2 Episode 41
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gdpharmd/
Website: https://gdpharmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GDPharmD/
Season2 Episode 40
Interested in Becoming A Pharmacy Resident in 2022? If you are a current P3 and would like to be conisdered for this program in 2021, then sign up here: Reaching Residency
Season 2 Episode 38
To learn more About Syspharma: https://syspharma.co.ke/syspharma-team/
Connect with Judith:
Instagram @getugikerini
Facebook : Judy Getugi-Kerini
Linkedin. : Judy Getugi-Kerini
Season 2 Episode 38:
Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn
Connect with Kathy on Instagram
Interested in Becoming A Pharmacy Resident in 2022? If you are a current P3 and would like to be conisdered for "Reaching Residency" in 2021, then sign up here: Reaching Residency
Season2 Episode 37
• Instagram (professional): https://www.instagram.com/drdarowan_sa/
• Instagram (travel) https://www.instagram.com/dar.the.explorer/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darowanrx/
• Blog (professional): https://darnaturals.com/
• Blog (travel): https://dartheexplorer.com/
• Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP): https://www.iie.org/programs/carnegie-african-diaspora-fellowship-program
• https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/nalcap.html
Interested in Becoming A Pharmacy Resident in 2022? If you are a current P3 and would like to be conisdered for this program in 2021, then sign up here: Reaching Residency
Season 2 Episode 36
How did Dr. Ahunna Freeman end up owning an independent pharmacy? Her story is featured on this episode of Black Women Pharmacists.
Connect with Dr. Freeman
LinkedIn: Ahunna Freeman
Facebook: Southside Discount Pharmacy
Email: DrFreeman@SouthsideDiscountRx.com OR DrFreeman@AlignedCarellc.com
Instagram: PharmDaisy
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists:
Season 2 Episode 35
Dr. Chara Reid never let being passed over for promotions deter her. She went on to management positions and founded 'Pharmacist Women.'
Connect With Dr. Reid
Pharmacist Women Website: https://pharmacistwomen.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chara-r-5aa067139/
Season2 Episode 34
Shanice Anderson can do it all. After earning her B.S in Biomedical Sciences at USF Shanice earned her PharmD at Howard University. She went on to launch her own product line RX Naturals and also is completing a fellowship program in regulatory advertising and promotion.
Social Media:
@RxHairNaturals
https://www.instagram.com/rxhairnaturals/
https://www.facebook.com/RxHairNaturals/
https://twitter.com/RxHairNaturals
Website:
www.RxHairNaturals.com
Season 2 Episode 33
You all know Ijeoma as the host and as a fellow Pharma Sista. But did you know about her journey to becoming a Clinical Manager of a Specialty Pharmacy Service? Her story is featured on this episode of Black Women Pharmacists
Connect with Ijeoma on LinkedIn
Connect with Black Women Pharmacists on Facebook
Connect with Black Women Pharmacists on Instagram: @blackwomenpharmacists
Learn More About Black Women Pharmacists on the Website
Season Episode 32
For this episode, we're looking back at Season 2 Episode 1 so you can become more familiar with Ijeoma and why she began this podcast in the first place. And stay tuned, because next week, we have a big announcement about the future of this podcast!
Links for this episode:
Instagram: @blackwomenpharmacists
Facebook: @blackwomenpharmacists
Connect with Ijeoma on LinkedIn
Increasing Representation of Black Pharmacy Residents
Season2 Episode 31
Though medicine she helps heal the body. Through the Bible she helps heal the soul. Joy Aifuwa is the guest for this episode
Connect with Joy on LinkedIn
Learn More About Joy & Wellness Consulting, LLC
Connect with Joy on Facebook
Season 2 Episode 30
After nearly 20 years working as a pharmacist, Dr. Jerrica Dodd transitioned to full time entrepreneurship. Her favorite Bible verse is Luke 12:48 "To whom much is given, much is required."
Learn More About Your Pharmacist Advocate
yourpharmacyadvocate.com
PharmaSisMag.com
Follow PharmaSis Magazine on Instagram
Connect with Jerrica on Instagram
Your Pharmacy Advocate Instagram
Connect with Jerrica on Facebook
facebook.com/yourpharmacyadvocate.com
facebook.com/PharmaSIsMagazine
Connect with Jerrica on LinkedIn
linkedin.com/company/yourpharmacyadvocate
Season 2 Episode 29
With an extensive background in marketing, economics and pharmacy, Dr. Jacqueline Blanche Palmer brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode.
Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn
Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram
Season 2 Episode 28
Dr. Ashlee Eltayeb is a Pharmacy Manager in the Community Pharmacy Setting and a CBD Consultant. Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories.
Connect with Ashlee on LinkedIn
ASHP Pharmacy Informatics Training Program
Season2 Episode 27
If it seems like Dr. Wallene Bullard has worked a lot of different jobs in the field of Pharmacy, it's because she has. Her journey is an interesting one to say the least
Consult With Dr. Wallene Bullard-Battle
Connect with Dr. Wallene Bullard-Battle on LinkedIn
Connect with Dr. Wallene Bullard-Battle on Instagram
Connect with Dr. Wallene Bullard-Battle on Facebook
Get Tickets to Minority Pharmacist Entrepreneur Conference
Other Resources Mentioned in This Episode
The Medical Affairs Company
Medical Science Liaison Society
Season 2 Episode 26
Dr. Corine Ferebe faced some serious challenges when she was diagnosed with Lupus. But she turned that experience into her own consulting agency.
Connect with Corine on LinkedIn
Dr. Corine Ferebee Consulting
Season 2 Episode 25
Sheneisha White is a good lesson in "sticking with it." It might have taken her a little longer to find the right job, but now that she has it...she's thriving.
Connect with Sheneisha
DosedBeauty IG: @dosedbeauty
Industry Pharmacists Organization
Living Corporate Podcast
The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know to Secure a Seat at The Table
Season Episode 24
After obtaining her PharmD from UNC, Monique Boliko joined Aeonego Technologies, a startup digital health company. She went on to earn an essential skills certificate and has since become a medical writer for Medscape and currently works for Rutgers as an adjunct faculty member.
Connect with Dr. Boliko
Essential Skills Certificate Program
Rutgers Institute for Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships
Season 2 Episode 23
Dr. Lauren Latten graduated from UNC and then attended Howard University College of Pharmacy where she earned her PharmD. From there, Dr. Latten joined Cigna and has since worked on an array of projects, including Competitive Intelligence. On this episode she discusses with Ijeoma the benefits of attending an HBCU, talks about Competitive Intelligence, her time in Ethiopia and shares some of her future plans.
Connect with Dr. Latten
lauren.latten@gmail.com
IG: @Lauren.latten
Learn about the Cigna Managed Care Rotational Program
Minority Pharmacist Entrepreneur Conference
Season 2 Episode 22
This is a very special episode! Ijeoma has gathered advice from over 20 Black Women Pharmacists for the 2020 Pharmacy graduates! She also put together a slideshow welcoming the newest Doctors of Pharmacy!
Brown Skin Stories Presents the 2020 Pharmacy Graduates!
Season 2 Episode 21
A native of Brooklyn, Alicia Williams is the founder and CEO of FullSight Health Analytics a software and services company specializing in technical solutions for cost containment and opiod management for pharmacies.
Connect with Alicia:
FullSight Health Analytics
PMBOK Guide
*Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 20
Lately there's been a lot of talk about 'allyship' in the workplace, which is good because ally ship is important. But what's the difference between an effective ally and a performative ally? Dr. Lakesha Butler, a Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville joins the podcast to discuss all of that and more.
Connect with Dr. Butler:
Patient Communication for Pharmacy: A Case-Study Approach on Theory and Practice
IG: @drladybutler
Twitter: @drladybutler
email: Lwiley@siue.edu
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 19
Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu is a licensed pharmacist and an assistant professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Fairleigh Dickinson University. After studying Pharmacy at Oyo State in her home country of Nigeria, she received her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Temple. And that's just a bit of what she's accomplished as you'll hear from this episode.
Connect with Dr. Iwuchukwu:
NABP Foreign Grad Equivalency
Clinical Pharmacogenomics Implementation Consortium
American College of Clinical Pharmacology
St. Judes Pharmacogenomics Residency
PharmGKB: The Pharmacogenomics Knowledge Base
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 18
It's fair to call Andrea Dunn a renaissance woman. After finishing Pharmacy school at Howard University, she created her own Pediatric Emergency Pharmacy position. She also founded BeeHIVE, which stands for "Be HIV Educated." You're not gonna want to miss her story on this episode of Brown Skin Stories.
Connect with Dr. Dunn
BeeHIVE
PALS
Season 2, Episode 17
After finishing Pharmacy school at Hampton University, Dr. BreeAnne Roberts wasn't quite feeling retail pharmacy. So she made the switch to working for the Maryland Department of Health. Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories.
Connect With Dr. Roberts on Facebook
Check out the PharmD Unscripted, The podcast
Connect with Dr. Roberts on Instagram
Connect with Dr. Roberts on LinkedIn
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 16
As a medication safety officer, Dr. Cicely Williams works hard from within her organization to keep her patients safe. Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories: Representing Women Pharmacists.
Connect with Dr. Williams:
Connect with Cicely on Instagram
Connect with Cicely on Facebook
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 15
Dr. Megan Freeland is the CEO of StockRose Creative, a healthcare copywriting and content marketing business. With degrees from Both Emory and Mercer, Dr. Freeland has also worked as a public health pharmacist with the CDC before starting her own company.
Connect with Dr. Freeland
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LAZIMILLENNIALPODCAST/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megannicholebrown/
James Ferguson ID fellowship: https://www.kennedykrieger.org/training/programs/center-for-diversity-in-public-health-leadership-training/ferguson-rise
Emillie Wapnick: Multipotenialite TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/emilie_wapnick_why_some_of_us_don_t_have_one_true_calling?language=en
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 14
After years of being denied promotions despite being the most qualified, Dr. Lakesha Farmer finally was given the chance to apply for a Director of Pharmacy position. Today she's a highly sought after speaker for Pharmaceutical companies all over the country.
Connect with Dr. Farmer
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakesha-farmer-pharmd-mba-9569ba1/
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossladyrx/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakesha.farmer
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 13
Being a woman of color in a field largely comprised of white men can be a challenge. That's why Dr. Renee Lewis founded The Minority Women Pharmacists Association. On this episode she also gives information about her coaching business and shares how she got started in the world of pharmacy.
Connect with Dr. Lewis
instagram: instagram.com/iamreneelewis
website: https://iamreneelewis.com/
minority women pharmacists: http://www.womenpharmacists.org/
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 12
As a child, Dr. Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi wanted to be a lawyer. She was (and still is) smart and an avid reader. But as she grew older, her interests steered her towards Pharmacy school at Temple University. She went on to co-create a Pharmacy Residency and specializes in behavioral health.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (https://www.aacap.org): https://www.aacap.org/
Connect with Dr. Fadeyibi
Website: www.toyinfadeyibi.com/
Email address: toyin.fadeyibi@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oluwatoyinfadeyibi/
Instagram (Worthy): https://www.instagram.com/worthydevotional/
Season 2 Episode 11
Overcoming burnout, resiliency and why HBCU's are a great start for aspiring pharmacists. All of that more is featured on this episode with Dr. Chiemena Ohanele.
Links
ASHP Grants: https://www.ashpfoundation.org/Grants-and-Awards/Research-Grants
APhA Grants: https://www.aphafoundation.org/incentive-grants
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 10
Ever wondered what a day in the life of an infectious disease specialist is like? Dr. Fidelia Bernice is a clinical pharmacist specialist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of the nation's top hospitals.
Connect with Dr. Bernice
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fidelia-bernice-pharmd-bcidp-8a908477/
Johns Hopkins Guide: https://www.hopkinsguides.com/hopkins
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 9
She's creative. She's an entrepreneur. And She's a doctor. Sounds impressive right? Her story is featured on this episode.
instagram: @ijeomaezinnebeauty
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeoma-chimezie-pharmd-86555b13/
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 8
Despite being one of only two black students at Pharmacy School, Dr. Porsche Loring took an active role as a student leader. That led to a rewarding career as a Medical Science Liaison. Her story is featured on this episode.
Connect with Dr. Loring and learn more about her work
Facebook: www.facebook.com/porscheloring
Instagram: p_lo_2007
LinkedIn: Porsche Loring, PharmD
Blog social media and online links:
www.allovertheplacemom.com
www.facebook.com/allovertheplacemom
www.instagram.com/allovertheplacemom
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 7
What is Nuclear Pharmacy? Can a Personality Test lead to a fulfilling career? Those questions and more are answered by Dr. Judith Mary Moore is this episode.
email: mary.moore@jubl.com
Take A Look Inside a Nuclear Pharmacy: https://nuclear.pharmacy.purdue.edu/what.php
Journal of Nuclear of Medicine: http://jnm.snmjournals.org/
USP797:
https://www.usp.org/compounding/general-chapter-797
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 6
Public Health Pharmacist...check. Professor....check. Public speaker...check. Dr. Christina Madison is a woman of many talents, and she uses them all for the public benefit. This episode is all about her story
Founder, ThePublicHealthPharmacist (website - https://www.thepublichealthpharmacist.com/)
Email: ThePublicHealthPharmacist@gmail.com
Instagram/Facebook: @ThePublicHealthPharmacist
Twitter: @PublicHealthRx
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristinamadisonthepublichealthpharmacist
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 5
After graduating from Florida A&M University, one of the country's premier HBCU's, Dr. Amber Johnson embarked on a journey to become an Investigational Drug Pharmacist. Her story is the topic of this episode
instagram: @johnsonleighamber
PharmAssist Career Services: @pharmassist_cs
Website: PharmAssist Career Services
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 4
Dr. Lillian Pedraza managed to go to pharmacy school, get her degree AND pay off her student loan debt very quickly. While that is pretty impressive, it's not impossible and she'll give you some tips to do the same on this episode.
FaceBook: Dr. Lillian Pedraza (@DrLillianPedraza)
Instagram: Dr. Lillian Pedraza (@DrLillianPedraza)
LinkedIn: Lillian Pedraza (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillian-pedraza/)
Website: www.lillianpedraza.com
Community: The Debt Free PharmD Community: (https://www.facebook.com/groups/debtfreepharmd/)
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 3
Dachelle Johnson has contributed to some pretty groundbreaking research at the NIH and AstraZeneca. Hear her story on this episode.
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Season 2 Episode 2
Dr. Onyeka Ihezie isn't just a Pharmacist. She's also a visionary and an entrepreneur and a graduate of Hampton University. From Pharmacy school , to co founding Omalich Naturals, Onyeka has had an interesting journey. And her story is featured on this episode.
instagram: @omalichanaturals
fb: https://www.facebook.com/Omalichanatural/
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
website: https://www.omalichanaturals.com/?fbclid=IwAR370SR273lQSQ_AOU7xHQRt-bhMgC1cZE0YckguFNc6hUfribIDYN0dW7A
season 2 Episode 1
In the first episode of Season 2, Representing Women Pharmacists, host, Ijeoma, describes her journey to the world of Pharmacy.
instagram: @brownskinstories fb page: https://www.facebook.com/brownskinstories/ website: brownskinstories.com/pharmacy linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeoma-ekeocha-a9a8142b/
Opinions expressed on this podcast are those of me or my guests and do not reflect the views and opinions of our respective employers
Episode 18
You've heard from an amazing array of guests. Now it's time for you to hear from Ijeoma herself...
Plus, a big announcement about the upcoming season of Brown Skin Stories.
insta: @brownskinstories facebook:https://www.facebook.com/brownskinstories/ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ijeoma-ekeocha-a9a8142b/
Episode 17
Chalet Jean Baptiste could be bitter and no one would blame her. Instead, she uses the challenges from her life to help others and teach empathy.
website: http://chaletswits.com/
instagram: @chaletswits
facebook: Chalet Jean-Baptiste (www.facebook.com/chalet0929)
twitter: @chalet0929
Episode 16
Toni Reynolds Criner had a tough childhood. More than a dozen homes before she was a teenager is no easy task for a child. But she came out stronger and is now an advocate for children. Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories.
Instagram: @tcmentoringandconsulting & @ _Dallasdarling_
Twitter: @T_Criner
Business website: tcmentoringandconsulting.org
Episode 15
Sam Effah is more than just an athlete. Aside from being one of the fastest people in Canada, Sam has also used his platform to inspire young students. Sports can't last forever, but the impact he's making on young people will.
Connect with Sam's Website
Follow him on instagram: @sam_effah
And to buy those snazzy socks he mentioned, you can go here
Episode 14
Jawara Griffin didn't have an easy start in life. His father left, so did his mother at various points. He even lived in a crackhouse for a while. But after a mentor pulled him aside (literally) he changed his life. Now, Jawara is an attorney dedicated to helping reform the criminal justice system, and is the author of the book, Homeboy.
Facebook: Jawara Griffin
Twitter: @JawaraGriffin
Instagram: lawyer_2_the _stars
You can also order Jawara's book, Homeboy
Episode 13
It would be tough for any child to move around a lot. But for Blessing Adogame, it wasn't just the moving. It was leaving her native country behind. Then moving to another country. Then moving to yet another country during her senior year of high school. So how did she overcome the prejudice that came with looking and sounding different from her classmates? That is the topic of this episode.
instagram: blessing_a
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessing-adogame/
Episode 12
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sex trafficking that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.
Theresa Caldwell had a horrendous childhood experience. After suffering the horrors of sex trafficking and abuse, she overcame her difficulties and now helps other overcome similar circumstances.
Website: https://www.hautstalonsrouge.org/
You can read 'A Diary From Hell' here
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888
Episode 11
De-Dee Loftin Davis had a traumatizing experience as a child. That event (with some help from her grandmother) turned De-Dee into a strong and courageous woman who helps combat racism in the workplace.
Connect with De-Dee on LinkedIn
Check her out on FaceBook
De-Dee was also featured in this great Forbes article
Episode 10
In 2010 a near fatal car accident left Ifeanyi Nwokoro paralyzed below the next and shattered his career and life ambitions. However, he has still made a career for himself and shares his unique perspective on this episode.
IG @mylifeinachair
website: https://mylifeinachair.com
Episode 9
Bryan Merritt is an MC, a DJ,a poet and 1/6th of the group OJ in the Mayo. A Brooklyn based, jazz fusion, hip-hop group. His story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories
Connect with Bryan:
IG @iambeemerritt
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7PTS5m3u_Y
Episode 8
Obia Ewah is the founder and CEO of Obia Naturals. On this episode, she joins Ijeoma to discuss her journey from Med student to entrepreneur.
Connect with Obia:
Instagram: @obianaturals
@obiaewah
@ominiewah
Website: obianaturals.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OBInaturalhair
Episode 7
Obi is an Entrepreneur , investor and product specialist who has years of experience building digital and entertainment companies. He's worked with companies like Spike TV, Nickelodeon and BET along with a multiple Fortune 500 companies.
He joins Ijeoma to discuss life, liberty and the pursuit of startup capital, and the challenges he's faced as a black business owner.
Unomi Equity Crowd Fund: https://app.microventures.com/crowdfunding/unomi?referral_code=UIFM11819
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obiny/
In this podcast episode, we interview Obi Onyejekwe. Obi is an entrepreneur and product specialist with extensive experience building digital and entertainment companies. Learn how this CEO learned how to invest and what the average person can begin investing in NOW with as little as $100.
Click below to listen to Obi's story.
Learn more:
- Unomi
- Unomi Equity Crowd Fund
- Obi Onyejekwe Linkedin
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Episode 6
Malcolm P. Ruff is a lawyer and graduate of Duke University. In this episode he discusses his journey to become an attorney and provides some insight into the Rodney Reed case.
email: malcolm.ruff@gmail.com,
Law Firm: https://www.murphyfalcon.com/our-team/malcolm-p-ruff/
Further Reading: https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/c/meet-the-baltimore-business-journals40-under-40/11121/40-under-40-2019-malcolm-ruff-murphy-falcon-murphy.html
Episode 5
Getting shot is a harrowing experience. For Uzoma Nwoke it was also the inspiration to building NoEasyWayTV. In this podcast, Uzoma discusses how a life changing incident started his journey to starting No Easy Way TV fitness and lifestyle brand.
Subscribe to Uzoma's YouTube Channel: NoEasyWayTV
instagram: @noeasyway.fit
Facebook: No Easy Way Fit
Being legally blind hasn't stopped Khadija Bari from finding personal and professional success. Khadija tells her inspiring story of navigating life from a different perspective.
Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories. Click below to listen.
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A black lawyer and entrepreneur Ngeri Nnachi shares her story of resilience, personal growth and owning her blackness amid growing up with an abusive father and a troubled brother.
Click below to listen to her Brown Skin Story.
Want to learn more about Ngeri? Check out more of her story and her beautiful eccentric pieces below. Visit Designs By Ngeri here. You can read about Ngeri's experience here.
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Episode Four
Miss TN King joins the podcast to discuss her book, 'I Lost Me When I Found You: Stop Chasing False Idols and Awaken Your Inner Goddess'
Visit her website and order her book Here
Connect with Miss TN King on instagram and twitter @misstnking
Episode Three
Father Joe joins the podcast to discuss his ministry and how he's built bridges in his community to connect people of all races, religions and sexual orientation.
To learn more about St. Matthew Catholic Church visit their website
Or connect with them on Facebook
Episode Two
Being legally blind hasn't stopped Khadija Bari from finding personal and professional success. Khadija tells her inspiring story of navigating life from a different perspective. Her story is featured on this episode of Brown Skin Stories.
Episode One
Black lawyer and entrepreneur Ngeri Nnachi shares her story of resilience, personal growth and owning her blackness amid growing up with an abusive father and a troubled brother.
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