Darcel Dillard-Suite: Long Life Short Stories: Recent Episodes
DARCEL DILLARD-SUITE
Stories about everyday life as we all try to live our best life ever. Words of inspiration, motivation, faith, hope and jump starters to help you get up, stay up and keep it moving!
With AI seeping in to every facet of our lives, from a phone call to any company to generating prompts and reminders to sleep or cook a meal, I'm wondering if we are sacrificing our own ability to THINK! tune in and see how AI is penetrating your thought life! www.darceldillardsuite.com
We all need help when it comes to our finances, especially businesses. Meet Natasha Dornbush! Natasha is Your Go-To Tax Savings Strategist! She is a Trusted CPA who helps Healthcare Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners Save Thousands in Taxes, increase their Cash Flow, Optimize Tax Benefits and Build Wealth, in IRS approved, legal and ethical ways. Natasha has been a tax and accounting professional for well over 20 years. And I might add she is “family.” So tune in and learn why your money matters!
At times, stepping into another's shoes offers profound insights into their essence, their work, their drive. In commemorating Women's History Month, let's honor the remarkable contributions of both past trailblazers and present-day female icons.-- by taking a legacy walk in their shoes! Listen in and find out whose shoes I would wear!... just for a day. www.darceldillardsuite.com
Women have help change the Sports world and in so many sports female power has become a game changer. Meet Jennifer Salomon, a professional Rugby player, business woman and lover of enjoying what life has to offer. This Black History month pay close attention to the up and coming legends, BIPOC women of color who are making a difference! Listen in !
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When it comes to understanding the mind body and spirit, no one does it better than Darryl Aiken Afam, please listen in to our conversation about healing and his love for making people feel better by tapping into positive vibes. And for more inspiration and motivation head over to my website! www.darceldillardsuite.com
Have you ever cleaned out your undergarment drawer? What intimate secrets did you find? Funny how times change and with it our taste for comfy over sexy! Tune in as I share my new found expedition through time in my underwear drawer and what it looks like today.
We all need support from time to time and who do you turn to? Tune in to my interview with one of the best social workers in the business, Madeline Maldonado and here how she has turned her dream of helping people into a mental wellness business that cares for the community. Listen in and learn how she navigates supporting others and takes care of herself!
We all know about house chores and most of us learn pretty early in life from our parent's how important it is ( to them lol) to clean up our rooms.
Well, tune in to this podcast on the power of making up your bed everyday as an ADULT and learn from my bed making tips about how this small task can be a game changer for most of us who strive to " get it right" and be more productive. Also check out my website for some new motivation and inspiration coming this FALL!. darceldillardsuite.com
We are all in the middle of a heatwave, somewhere in the world. Chances are, most of us by now have had some sweaty swelling days of rays kicking in well over 95 degrees. Tune in as I share my summer thoughts on heat, global warming and staying cool. Enjoy! And stop by my website www.darceldillardsuite.com for more inspiration and motivation.
We all have those days when someone has just rubbed us the wrong way. But how fast can we move off of those irritated, frustrated feelings and forgive? There is a season to forgive and I believe Spring Time is a good place to start blooming some new feelings of peace, calm and yes forgiveness. Tune in and find a place in your heart to unthaw the anger and let go! For more inspiration and motivation visit my website www.darceldillardsuite.com and join my monthly membership.
We all hear about how important it is to be mindful of ourselves and our surroundings. Well, I have to admit as much as I tell other people about the practice of mindfulness... I don't practice it enough myself. So tune in and walk with me on my outdoor excursion into my neighborhood of awareness.
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We all have a story and a way we share our gifts and talents with the world. Meet Kerry Flynn Barrett, HR consultant and Strategist, former nurse and the glue to her happy family! Tune in and hear more about what makes this Boss Lady do what she does best. And for more inspiration and motivation stop by my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com
Black History Month 2023. We have seen a lot. Heard a lot. Felt a lot. Violence, Trauma... Pain. But still we rise. Tune in as I reflect on my own challenges of being a Black Woman and how I have learned so much from great leaders like John Lewis. We all have a story. I'm sharing a little bit of mine. Take a Listen!
We are entering Black History month and there are so many Heroes and Sheroes to celebrate. One of them is my sister, Wanda Dillard, a community activist and professional Trainer leading companies to "have the conversation", about Social Justice and Equality. Listen in and learn more about her passion an commitment to change. For more inspiration and motivation don't forget to visit my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com
When it comes to influencers, Jasmine Mcgee is at the top of my list! She is not only my niece, but an incredible social media guru with talent and skills to make everybody notice and smile. Her new business "House of Louise" is coming soon too! Listen in and learn more about what makes her so very special.
I dont know about you, but this time of year I love a Hallmark holiday feel good movie! But its not all love and fuzzy cozy fireplace's for all of us. Tune in as I talk about the spirit of the holidays and how you can LOVE ON YOU and enjoy it. And for more inspiration and motivation stop by my website. darceldillardsuite.com
Dr. Sonia Banks, Psychologist, Entrepreneur and Mental health advocate is an influencer of everything good when it comes to our mental wellness. She has a way of making you feel better, do better and matter. Tune in and learn about how she uses her past, present and future to make her world a better place. And for more motivation and inspiration, drop by my website to connect with me. Listen in!
We can't live without our digital devices and connecting to our world of social media so we can scroll through the lives of all those in our "following" stream. But don't you remember when people actually called you? Or left a voice mail message? Or recorded a message for you to hear if you didn't reach them? Tune in to this episode where I challenge you to use your voice and CALL someone instead of texting them. A blast from the past- VOICE CALLS! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?
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We all need someone to look out for us, help us "tweak" our brand and image and be on the front lines of social media's fast paced trends. Tune in and listen to Justique Carter, an up and coming mover and shaker of endorsing what's good and eliminating some of life's publicity challenges. She has some great insights. And for more inspiration and motivation don't forget to drop by my website www.darceldillardsuite.com
As we begin to enjoy this Fall, and head towards the end of the year, I wanted to share some thoughts on the BIG LIFE PICTURE! The one in which we write down that FINAL roadmap for those we love and some day will leave behind. We all have stories, and most of them do have a beginning, middle and end. So Tune in as I talk about the importance of having a Final Life plan and how having one could save those you love a lot of trouble!
And for more inspiration and motivation head over to my website www.darceldillardsuite.com some good things coming up you won't want to miss!
We all get tested. Sometimes life just makes it hard to breathe and practice patience. Tune in to this episode when I learn how to turn around a bad situation by using the power of patience. Try it for yourself! Game Changer if you can master the 'P" word-- Patience. And stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com
Tune in to a conversation about life, dreams, journalism and helping others with Stacey Bell Lynn. She is former Anchor at NBC News , co-founder of the Lynn family Foundation, a mentor to many,... a Motivational Speaker and a lover of fashion. Listen and learn how she navigates her life passion, fueled by love and hope. And don't forget to visit my website for more inspiration and motivation www.darceldillardsuite.com
We are living in very challenging times, and I believe we can all use someone to talk to! A good counselor is not easy to find. Please tune in to my chat with Dr. Tola She Specializes in addiction medicine at Brigham Young hospital in Boston Massachusetts and is also a Faculty member of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, she also has a private practice. Don't miss her wisdom on how we all can push pause! and for more inspiration check drop by my website. www.darceldillardsuite.com
When it comes to linking up with the right people and leveraging your business savvy, no one does it better than Randi Norfleet! Tune in to my conversation with her about mental wellness, life and business challenges-- as she helps us understand what it takes to be better and more successful business minded leaders. Don't miss out on these pearls of wisdom and motivation. And visit my website for more inspiration at www.Darceldillardsuite.com
When it comes to helping parents , Dr. Ketsia Sadler is " all in". She is a school nurse by day and founder of College Café, Consulting and Financial Education company that helps guide parents and students to the right resources to provide relevant and necessary financial aid information. She helps make the college application journey less scary. Her motto is " Know more and pay less". Tune in and listen to her story that inspires, empowers, and educates!
As we all thaw out from the hibernation of winter, covid, more covid and just over sheltering, it's Spring 2022 . So get your walking shoes on and open up your senses and sniff in some Spring time aroma and pause long enough to listen to the beautiful sounds of the season. Tune in and find out what my favorite sounds and smells are! I bet you'd be surprised!. And visit my website for some more motivation and inspiration. www.darceldillardsuite.com
Powerful. Inspiring. Problem Solvers, Mothers, wives, partners, Entrepreneurs and so much more, that spells a strong woman. Tune in to this episode and vibe with me on all that is "female strength" as we celebrate women's history month... it's eternal! And drop by my website for more inspiration and motivation.
It has been a great Black History Month, celebrating today's Influencers and Movers and Shakers of 2022. Tune in to my final BHM interview with Ymani Hawkins, who is a dynamic Social Worker and founder of DEEP-ish, a diversity and mental wellness consulting firm that is bridging the gap between mental health, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Don't miss this last episode that not only honors our Black History, but salutes a woman committed to on-going change and mental wellness. And don't forget to check out my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com
We have so many Strong Black Professionals sharing their knowledge! Please tune in to meet Dr. Erica King-Toler, she is a senior member of the Counseling faculty in the SEEK Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she teaches courses in social justice and education, with an emphasis on developing culturally competent practitioners --And she is a world class psychologist helping to shape the impact of law enforcement officers, mental health providers and medical professionals to consider race, class, culture and gender in the work they do. Don't miss this one! And don't forget to visit my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com
We are still Celebrating Black History month, and I had the pleasure of sharing some time with Dr. Quiana Shamsid-Deen, a social entrepreneur and restauranteur and co-founder of Supreme Foods Worldwide. Tune in and get some yummy wisdom about how she and her husband are curing food insecurity, and feeding thousands! Listen in to this Powerhouse! and don't forget to stop by my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com
We all need to know tricks, tips and new "safe" ways to save our money and invest wisely. Sarry Ibrahim has some great information to share! He is a financial consultant and founder of Financial Asset Protection and helps high net worth individuals, investors and business owners how to protect and grow their money. So tune in and invest in yourself! He also has a free ebook at https://thinkinglikeabank.com/. Make sure to download it. Enjoy! This is a good one! and for more inspiration visit my website www.darceldillardsuite.com
It's Black History Month and This podcast series is dedicated to our Living Sheroes, Heroes, and Living Legends. When it comes to talent and brand management, publicity and film production, Hope Allen is creating a firestorm of gems in the entertainment industry. She is an incredible story teller and a true gift of brilliance as she supports many of today's top thought leaders in their creative endeavors. Tune in and listen to what inspires and fuels her passion for making a difference! www.darceldillardsuite.com
Well, I don't know about you but moving, walking, staying in motion to help increase blood flow and get my exercise jam on, is really important to me. This episode, we learn from Patricia Wahl, a movement specialist, how to keep our bodies in action, one step at a time. Listen in and make sure to check out her website to get your movement consultation www.wellmindedmovement.com. She is amazing! Don't miss this one. Tune In.
As we end 2021 and set our life goals in motion for 2022, I wonder, what's YOUR next move? Tune in and challenge yourself to BE YOURSELF! Love to hear from you. Stop by my website after listening to this last episode of 2021...it's Out of here! www.darceldillardsuite.com
We all can use someone to cheer us on when we are having a rough spot from the daily grind. There is none better than Coach Michael Mead, an accomplished Executive Leader and Career Coach who knows how to take you through the paces of transformation and success, while also still investing in himself and living a life he loves. Tune in and learn about how he navigates supporting his clients. Also, connect with Michael on LinkedIn and check out his website www.meadcoach.com
We meet strong leaders from time to time in the work we all do, and leaders need support. I had a chat with Wendy Ryan, an award-winning and bestselling author, speaker and CEO of Kadabra and she sheds much light on being a "change agent". Wendy is a coach, mentor, leadership strategist and a woman who believes in helping people become their very best self. Tune in and check our her new book- Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness.
We all need help with branding. I have met so many great strategist this year and Mallika Malhotra, is one of them, worth listening to and checking out. She is a brand strategist, brand photographer and brand mentor helping women entrepreneurs, in particular, build their stand-out brand. So tune in to Malika's story. And for more inspiration and motivation checkout my website darceldillardsuite.com
It's not easy during the holiday season to always spread the joy, and feel good about life around you. Tune in to some virtues that have helped me navigate what the true spirit of goodness means and how we can all learn from those around us how to inspire "goodness" and feel more gratitude and love during this season of giving and sharing. Fore more motivation check out my website darceldillardsuite.com
We all need some help clicking the right information onto social media to market our brand, and connecting with the world. Dana Bryson is a guru and marketing strategist with style, skills and savvy. Tune in and learn something from her tool kit! I sure did! and for more motivation and inspiration check out my website at www.darceldillardsuite.com
When it comes to seeking "success" in your marriage, relationships, business and learning about crypto digital dollars, get to know Tracy Humphreys! the guru queen of crypto currency knowledge and an author with her husband Lucien Humphreys of "The 21 day Marriage Challenge" Listen in on our chat about life, love and money! And tune in to more inspiration on my website www.darceldillardsuite.com
IT's that time again! The leaves are turning, and the wind shifts are making your morning walk a little more brisk! Tune in to some Fall tips to help you navigate the change of the season and the taste of all that Fall Goodness - as we try to turn down the tension and turn up our pumpkin spice chill. And make sure to check out more of my podcast on my website at www.darceldillardsuite.com sign up as a member!
When it comes to sports marketing, nobody does it better than Rick Kerpsack! My dear friend shared his views on motivating entrepreneurs and is love for helping business minded people win. His newest endeavor is already getting attention from Tennis fans... String Ping. Tune in and learn all about how Rick is helping the tennis industry "text" their way to more success. Check out my website for more Long Life Short Stories interviews.
We all need some help sometimes planning that special event, or getting the best publicity support. Don't look any further . Publicist Chereese Jervis-Hill of Events to Remember has an unforgettable way of inspiring, motivating and making everything simply sparkle. Tune in and learn more about her story in this episode of my summer interview series.
Welcome to my summer interview series! In this episode I talk to Dr. Menen Mathias-Fredricks. A general surgeon and a Clinical informatics Healthcare Consultant. Dr. Mathias-Fredericks shares with me how she loves to help people and has helped many doctors create their high tech healthcare records. Listen in and hear how she stays motivated and at the top of her game! And go to my website and learn more about my new membership programs. Sign up !
When it comes to learning a new game, tennis looked so hard. But I got lucky and found one of the best tennis coaches ever, Jessica Watts. Tune in and listen as she shares why she loves the game, how she balances parenting and why doing what you love always pays off! www.darceldillardsuite.com
We all have a story and sharing our thoughts, aspirations and dreams of wisdom can help us all learn from each other. Tune in to my interview with the amazing Timothy Buwick, podcaster, author, career coach and friend! He gives some solid life advice about how to be your best self and leave a legacy of love on someone's heart. Visit my website for more summer interviews! www.darceldillardsuite.com
We all have a story! What's your story? In this episode Life Coach and author, Megan Young shares her insights on grief, parenting and how to keep it all together when life and loss cross your path. Tune in to our conversation.
Long Life Short Stories. We all have a story. Tune in to the short story interview with April Mckenzie Griswold. A Life coach, Mindset Coach and Relationship Builder. She helps tweak us and get her clients back on track. Listen in to her words of wisdom.
There is a lot of competition in the digital land of communication for our time, efforts, business networking and life balance. How are you managing? Are you on every platform? Do you need to be? Tune in as I share my own navigation and set my limits. www.darceldillarsuite.com Join as a member for more insights and personal growth support.
After a year of masking up and never thinking of removing it near friends at a summer gathering, THE SMILE IS BACK! Thanks to the vaccine and maybe some herd immunity, freeing our lips and noses this summer is going to get us closer to being ourselves again. Tune in to how a simple smile can be a game changer, even for your relationships and health. www.darceldillardsuite.com
As we all navigate our world getting its rhythm back, office spaces not only may never look or feel the same, many of us don't really want to work at the office again. So what do you do as an employer and employee to strike a balance and get back not on track. Listen in on some ideas of how to make the transition!
We are in year 2 of navigating the pandemic and May 2021 is mental health awareness month. It's been rough for so many of us and having a sanity saver has helped us all cope. Listen in to my sanity saver tips and why mental health education is still so very important. Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast and become a member on the website. www.darceldillardsuite.com
Sometimes we all have a Lucille Ball Moment, you know the comedienne who always got herself into something? That be me! some days I feel just like her! This episode is my story of the Styrofoam noodle snafu and how I had the embarrassing job to clean up my neighborhood. Thank God I had some help from an unexpected angel. Tune in and find out how it all turned out. Don't forget to subscribe and become a member on my website for more inspiration and motivation. www.darceldillardsuite.com
It is Spring-April 2021 - year two of a pandemic that killed millions, year 5 of a newly rejuvenated social justice movement, which gained new life since the pandemic -- and year -- 400 plus of racism, violence, inequity, civil unrest, and chaos that has most people of color fearful, tearful, and on high alert-- always. This episode explores our reality . Bad things will happen but can we overcome? Can we still live our best life? Tune in!
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So many of us can't go even a minute without checking an email, text or simply just staring into a digital device... just because. We all know better, or at least we should, but we can't help it. It's become an addiction. This Spring join me in the digital detox, one hour a day for the next 30 days! and let's see how we feel during those moments OFF -LINE.
We are finally getting some consistent warm days in most parts of the country! no better time to revive your emotions and clean up that attitude of fear, anxiety and just sadness. The "Rona" has had us all out of sorts. Tune in to some tips on ridding yourself of the stress and get into some Spring time Calm!
Women who lead are still the hot topic these days as we look at equity and celebrate female greatness. This podcast highlights the accomplishments and influences of Jeanie Goddard, who taught English at Wellesley high school for over over 30 years before retiring. She is a lover of good tea, travel and Shakespeare and was my favorite English teacher. Listen in to how she helped me appreciate literature. www.darceldillardsuite.com
Rosa Parks, scoot over. The first young lady to fight for a seat in front of the bus --was Claudette Colvin. A teenager, at the time, who had the courage to pave the way in the civil rights movement. Her story is not as famous, or even told much. So I wanted to share it. Tune in and learn about her fight for a right that changed segregation. www.darceldillarsuite.com and subscribe to my podcast!~
When you think of "out of this world" dreams and aspirations, you have to respect a Black woman who wants to orbit space. Meet Mae Jemison, the astronaut who orbited the earth on the space Shuttle Endeavor. Mae has dedicated her career to making a difference in science and continues to pave the way for more women to contribute their talent to what has always been a male dominated field. Listen in! and Don't forget to subscribe! www.darceldillarsuite.com
This is a month to celebrate women. Women’s History Month a time to celebrate our challenges, triumphs and successes. So tune in to this series and learn more about FEMALE POWER HOUSES of wisdom, strength, courage and resilience. And My MOTHER is my History lesson in being a good woman! tune in there is definitely something here for you! connect with me at www.darceldillardsuite.com for my NEW MEMBERSHIP LAUNCH!
I don't know about you, but when I pick up a book or favorite author, sometimes I am looking for a protagonist who looks like me-- "Female and Black! Marley Dias, a youth advocate for change, at the age of 14, started a movement to find as many books as she could where the star character was a black female, just like her!-- Her journey took her on a mission that gained global recognition from social media, newspapers to news shows. Enjoy this last podcast in this series about an up and coming activist who has not stopped standing for and demanding excellence and inclusion. Enjoy! Follow me on instagram and join my membership club at www.darceldillardsuite.com!
This series is dedicated to Black History Month and this episode features the great tennis pro Arthur Ashe. He was a king on the court and off the court an advocate for change, for not only the sport to be more inclusive but for the world we live in to respect the talent and skill of young athletes of color. He also embraced HIV research and funded AIDS education. We celebrate Arthur Ashe, his legacy and legendary advocacy for change. Follow me on instagram and sign up for my Long life short stories membership! www.darceldillardsuite.com
As we look around our world for Heroes and She/Roes, This podcast series is dedicated to some of our legends. This week's cast features the young activist making a difference, Nyeeam Hudson. He is a motivational speaker, and positive thinker that you are going to want to keep your eye on. So tune in and meet Nyeeam, a young man that has left a great impression on my heart and mind. www.darceldillardsuite.com PRE-REGISER for membership! and follow me on Instagram. @darceldillardsuite
We honor Cicely Tyson who passed way at the age of 96 -January 28, 2021. What a power house of art, love and style. She taught so many how to be themselves and fight for their rights on stage and in film. This episode celebrates Cicely and shares some of her incredible history. Listen in and stay tuned for more episodes on our African American Heroes and She/roes. Connect with me on LinkedIn and my website www.darceldillarsuite.com
Sometimes you just need a little help. And who can you lean on? We all should have a circle of friends or influencers we can tap to help bounce things off of... this episode shares some insights on teaming up and reasons to develop a strong support circle, especially for entrepreneurs. Listen and Enjoy. Find me on Instagram and check out the website at www.darceldillardsuite.com
We are all in the middle of something different or new. Our entire world is experiencing the true definition of CHANGE, especially since the Pandemic. This episode explores change, how we deal with it and offers some tips on ways to embrace it with a smile. Take a listen! And don't forget to subscribe to my podcast and learn more about LONG LIFE SHORT STORIES on my website. www.Darceldillardsuite.com
We are living in some challenging times. Frustration and fear turning to anger all around us. This episode offers some practical tips to deal with the anger and find your calm. Listen in. Check out my website at www.darceldillarsuite,com for more Long Life Short stories! and follow me on Facebook!
A new year means new opportunities and possibilities. But we first have to reckon with our past and let some things go. This episode reminds us to look forward, be hopeful and learn from the bad, the good and the pandemic! Tune in. and Visit me at www.darceldillardsuite.com
We have made it to December! The holidays are here and as we try to fill our days with hope and happiness, we still have to find a way to cope with Covid. This last episode of 2020 sheds light on finding laughter and joy in our safe circles.
We are at the end of the year. Holidays are upon us...Thanksgiving was yet another test of social will power to avoid the humans we know and love. This episode explores being grateful even though our world is still a pandemic hot mess!