Got InSpiration Podcast
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No matter how big or how small, everyone makes an impact in their own unique way. And that's what I'm here for, to share and explore the many different forms of inspiration in our world today through having conversations with people from all walks of life. You never know what a difference you can make in someone's life by telling your story. I am your host Kristine Smith and I..
Got InSpiration Podcast
7M ago
This episode is a celebration of the unconditional love parents have for their children. Mrs. Dajuana Rowe-Mayers and her son Mr. Malcolm Mayers join the podcast to share their ongoing journey of healing. They share their journey through Malcolm’s traumatic brain injury and how it has transformed Dajuana and her husband’s perspective on parenting and the meaning of opportunity. Malcolm shares how he stays motivated through his healing journey, and we discuss the importance of being intentional when seeking help for your loved ones. Get ready to be inspired!!!
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Got InSpiration Podcast
8M ago
I’m excited to share a special episode for Alopecia Awareness Month with 3 wonderful guests: Dr. Sheron Jefferson, Dr. Dakira Starks Watkins, and Mrs. Nasha Shandri. They’re all amazing women, Alopecia warriors, and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Hear their journeys with Alopecia, how they learned to thrive with it, learning the world of wigs vs. rocking bald in public, how they turned struggles into triumphs and started opening up about their stories. Get ready to be inspired!!!
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Got InSpiration Podcast
8M ago
Ms. Tsia Moses will take you on a journey of her life. First, we have known each other since we were 12 years old and attended The Hamlin School in San Francisco, CA. She then gives an in-depth view of her life beginnings of wanting to be a professional dancer, then going to Howard University, changing her major to English and then on to an amazing career - from working with Dave Chapelle and Kevin Hart just to name a few. She gives so many examples of why networking is so beneficial. She then speaks about her biggest gift her son and choices she has to make as a single ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
10M ago
Ms. Nadiyah Spencer is truly an amazing woman. She's a wife, mom and consultant. Both of us have roots in the Atlanta University Center as she is an Alumna and I am an Alumna of Clark Atlanta University. I am also excited to say that she and I are both members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She's a new initiate...Spr. '23 She's the Founder of TinkPoo which is a Diaper Brand Company. I had heard about this company prior to knowing her and wanted to learn more about it. God would have it that Nadiyah and I would be connected for life. In ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
1y ago
Miss Raina Ford is an 18-year-old, from the metro Chicago area. She is an amazing student and an athlete and can now add an entrepreneur to her resume. In this episode, she speaks about her life and growing up with a sibling that has ADHD. Her reality influenced her to start her own company called Project, I See U and write a children's book called I See U. Children and Parents, please visit her website www.projectiseeu.com to get more information and purchase the book. She is truly an inspiration ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
1y ago
Mr. Jimmy Locust is a Dance Studio Owner, Choreographer, Master Teacher, and my friend. I have known Jimmy since the early 90's back in my Atlanta Days and working at then Total Dance Theatre. In this episode, he speaks about how he became a dancer, getting into the professional world, opening his own dance studio and of course dancing with Ms. Janet Jackson and so many other great opportunities. He's such an amazing person with a beyond giving heart. If you are a dancer, interested in opening your own dance studio, interested in entrepreneurship in general, or just lov ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
1y ago
I met Ms. De'Neia Mabry Whitted while she was a student at Clark Atlanta University and I was leading an aerobic program there. She is an amazing Wife, Mother, Sorority Sister, and Entrepreneur. She is the Owner of Events By Day. I was blessed to work with her personally three years ago this November 2019 at the launch of my children's coloring book and then again in January 2020 for the Grand Opening of InSpira's second location in Newark. In this episode, De'Neia speaks about her beginnings and how she has grown her business to where it is today. She is passiona ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
1y ago
On August 12th and 13th, 2022 the Heart Festival events will take place in New Brunswick. This concept of bringing the arts and people of all different cultures came together in early 2020 and then the pandemic began. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Tracey O'Reggio, Interim Executive Director with New Brunswick Cultural Center, Ms. Sarah Ferreira Content Manager with the New Brunswick Cultural Center, Ms. Kelly Blithe, Director of Communications, State Theatre of New Jersey, and Mr. Dontae Muse Co-Owner and Creative Director, Above Art Studios. We have a wonderful dis ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
2y ago
Miss Laila Quallis is truly an inspiration. This fourteen-year-old has her own Haircare line called You're Beautiful Too. She has been featured on the Local News 12 Station in NJ and is getting plenty of highlights everywhere she goes. She is a gem and shares her story of balancing being an entrepreneur, her other activities and school, and her future plans. Get ready to be inspired! Visit the website at www.ybtkids.com and follow on Instagram @ybtkids and on FB at You're Beautiful Too ..read more
Got InSpiration Podcast
2y ago
Ms. Monique Robinson is a meteorologist with WFMY News in Greensboro, NC. Community, and impacting the lives of young people especially girls of color is really important to her. We discuss how she chose her career as well as discussed highs and lows thus far. This young lady is grounded and you are truly going to be inspired by her story ..read more