When you find a community that offers support, networking, business advice, new opportunities, and advocacy, stay close. I have found that with the International Association of Women (IAW). I was thrilled when IAW reached out to invite me to be an Influencer within the organization. They recognize the impact that I'm having on the community and the world. Being an influencer is an opportunity to grow your business and to further expand your visibility by speaking on IAW global platforms. As the lovely plaque says that I received in the mail from IAW, I'm proud to be a"woman who holds up half ..read more

In this episode, Danyetta Najoli shares her lived experience and beliefs around mindfulness, happiness, and positive psychology. She operates a growth mindset and personal foundations coaching practice, is a social innovator, and is a two-time Amazon best-selling author. Community building at Starfire Council has enabled her to change cultures and create belonging. She has a passion for supporting others who provide close support, care, and assistance to others. Danyetta also co-wrote the Black American Tree Project, as part of her own professional development which has been widely received ..read more

Limiting thoughts and beliefs influence our mindset. That is no secret. As a way to help clients address mindset issues, I’ve created a framework that provides a lens for thinking about career decisions that can also be applied to other aspects of our lives. Retraining our minds and our thoughts can be challenging but it’s definitely doable. You control your thoughts or they control you. The L.E.A.D. (Listen, Embrace, Affirm, Decide) Coaching Framework is designed to challenge you in four areas. This message addresses one of the four parts of the framework and that is “LISTEN”. Listening is a ..read more

Sell yourself! We hear it often in the career development world. You have to articulate and demonstrate why you are the best person for the job or that new opportunity. What sets you apart from all of the other people in your field out there? Only you can answer that question. Beyond that, you have to convince others that they should pick you for the interview, job or the promotion. Self-promotion is an important part of your career and personal strategic plan. If it isn't, it should be. You’ll have to take your cues from your environment to know the right time to shine your light. Being a sil ..read more

Dr. Monique chats with her grad school classmate and friend Dr. Shawn Arango Ricks. We've been friends for about 30 years. We met as graduate students in our Master's program. Listen in as she talks about how her career has evolved over the years. Her passion for helping black women to remember who they are and to heal, shines through. Dr. Shawn Arango Ricks is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. In addition to her academic life, Dr. Ricks is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a L ..read more

Do you need help getting unstuck? Are you looking for simple ways to fix your mindset? There's no better way to start 2022 than to work on your mindset. These are challenging times and we all could use a boost. The Reset Co and Influence Network Media are excited to introduce, Micro Shift, Small Mindset Changes for Big Results. Reset Co. founded by Kendra Ramirez is a growth-oriented community committed to developing a healthy mindset. As we know, mindset can get in the way of achieving our goals. Mindset impacts everything we do in life. How we view a situation and what we tell yourselves ab ..read more

We're back! In this episode, Monique chats with Kendra Ramirez. This episode was recorded back in the spring of 2021. It was too good not to share. Kendra is transparent and has a heart to serve. Not only does she share her successes but she opens up about the challenges that she has overcome. Two things she enjoys talking about are marketing and mindset. She is the Founder and CEO of Reset and Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency. She is globally recognized on the home page of LinkedIn.com, Women of Influence Honoree, John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award recipient, AMA Marketing Legend, Cincy Chic ..read more

In this episode, Monique chats with Dr. Angelique Adams, Chief Innovation Officer at Aperam, a global player in stainless steel, electrical, and specialty markets, and the world's greenest stainless steel producer. Angelique went from being laughed at when she told a professor that she wanted to pursue a Ph.D., to leading hundreds of scientists around the world. She has lectured and advised leaders in the industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector. For over a decade now, she has been a sought-after career mentor and coach, especially for women and people of color. She also created the You'r ..read more

Do you need help getting unstuck? Are you looking for simple ways to fix your mindset? There's no better way to start 2022 than to work on your mindset. These are challenging times and we all could use a boost. The Reset Co and Influence Network Media are excited to introduce, Micro Shift, Small Mindset Changes for Big Results. Reset Co. founded by Kendra Ramirez is a growth-oriented community committed to mindset. As we know, mindset can get in the way of achieving our goals. Mindset impacts everything you do in life. How you view a situation and what you tell yourself about that situation c ..read more

We're back! In this episode, Monique chats with Kendra Ramirez. This episode was recorded back in the spring of 2021. It was too good not to share. Kendra is transparent and has a heart to serve. Not only does she share her successes but she opens up about the challenges that she has overcome. Two things she enjoys talking about are marketing and mindset. She is the Founder and CEO of Reset and Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency. She is globally recognized on the home page of LinkedIn.com, Women of Influence Honoree, John Barrett Entrepreneur Vision Award recipient, AMA Marketing Legend, Cincy Chic ..read more