PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

Ms. Chelsey Brown is a senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), a mid-size university in western PA.  While at IUP, she has started a program called 4U Mentoring for foster and independent affiliated students.  Chelsey briefly shares her connection to why this population is so important and shares her vision for the future of 4U.  Chelsey, affectionately known as Ms Chelsey by her mentees, shares about the importance of vulnerability and being yourself with others.  If you're interesting in connecting with Chelsey, you can contact her at chelseylynn40@gmail.com.  You can also find her on Instagram - thechelseylynn .   

Tiffany Henderson is a partner in the fantastic Taun Henderson Photography.  They travel across the globe creating a breath-taking and magical experience for couples who are looking for their photos and videos to go to another level.  Tiffany shares her pivot experience of transitioning from  her first career in business, to photography.  Tiffany also shares the joys of working with her husband in a successful business and shares wisdom with couples who are in business or thinking of going into business.  Some of her valuable nuggets of wisdom are to:  

 - Be clear on what you want - support each other

 - Be consistent 

 - Go after results quickly and show you have some skin in the game

 - If you're not getting support from your spouse, ask for it

For more information on how to book Taun Henderson Photography, go to www.taunhenderson.com. Also, check out their work on 

IG: Taunhendersonphotography

Dr. Patrice Moss is the Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C.  She enthusiastically shares her PIVOT experience into the STEM field and concludes with the 5 E's - empowering motivational tips for women that are sure to motivate and catapult them into another level of success. 

Rhonda Anderson is a dedicated strategist and attorney with over twenty years of management, legal and compliance experience. Mrs. Anderson has a strong history of exceeding individual and group project administrative goals and incorporating best practices for new organizations. As the owner of Anderson Law Group, she has extensive regulatory and compliance experience concentrating in real estate, estate planning, and corporate law. She has experience creating and implementing sustainable systems and processes to support growing organizations.

As an attorney, Rhonda enjoys both a corporate legal career and a church-based legal ministry.  She provided leadership to a legal ministry that provided free services for the community ranging from criminal record expungements and wills preparation for seniors to career workshops for teens and young adults.  Mrs. Anderson’s greatest accomplishment is being the mother of a college scholar-athlete, Justin Anderson.

Key take aways:

• are you grinder?
• are you minder?
• are you finder?
• everyone has an agenda, make sure you get one for yourself
• if you're looking to be an entrepreneur, take the leap and go for it
• mentors, life coaches, other professionals are essential on your journey to change

Rhonda Anderson - www.andersonlaw.co

Lynthia Sheree Scott is the Vice Principal of Bucks County Technical High School.  However, prior to reaching her goals, she was a teen mom who made a controversial decision to take her baby to college.  Lynthia's pivot message is one of forgiving yourself and the importance of not giving up on your dreams.  

Nageena returns for part 2 of our conversation, where she discusses her pivot out of a fearful situation that changed her life.  In this conversation, you'll learn how she emancipated from her father and how this big leap, was a catalyst for many others.  Nageena provides strategies on how you can overcome fear and why it's important to free yourself from the hold that fear can have on your life.  

Nicky Hedgepeth is the found and CEO of Embrace Grace Skincare.  Nicky pivoted into making natural skin care products after seeing the need for products that will help her sensitive skin.  Nicky has since become an export on natural ingredients that will help your skin and skin tone.  She is known for soaps, sugar scrubs, and facial toners.  You can shop for her products at www.embracegraceskincare.com

Joan McClendon is the Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development, Specialized Masters Programs at University of Notre Dame.  She is the co-author of the book titled:  Life on the Fringe:  Testimonies of women moving beyond desperation to faith.  She is an accomplished educator, transformational speaker, coach and entrepreneur.  Joan shares her experience from emotional abuse to being in a healthy emotional place.  One of her striking quotes, during the interview, is “hurt people hurt people; healed people heal people.”

In this episode, Dr. Malaika provides an update what listeners can expect on season 3 and how listeners can help increase PIVOTs reach!  Tune in now!

Kareema Alston, aka, Kareema Knows has been blogging for four years on the topic of singleness, celibacy and relationships.  She currently works with women in her mentoring celibacy group and has been doing so since 2017.  One key point that Kareema shared, is that she helps women see what they're getting in relationships versus what they deserve.  

Lucia Barrett is an insurance educator, who coaches singles and families on the importance of financial security and protection.  On this episode, she shares her personal experience, that resulted in a mind-shift concerning financial planning.  Lucia provides wisdom and practical knowledge that will result in self-examination and action!  If you're pivoting financially and looking to secure you present and your family's financial future, you need to listen to Ep. 50.  

Dr. Malaika starts this episode with a bang.  She shares the direction for the year and asks listeners to support the podcast by doing the following:  1.) email the names of Black/Brown women who are in business and may have the resources to serve and support other Black/Brown women, 2.) listen to past episodes, share, follow or subscribe where podcast are found, and 3.) purchase PIVOT merch., when the store is available.   Dr.  Turner has a vision and is very excited about expanded the reach and help Black/Brown women accomplish and complete their goals. 

Felicia Dunn is a civilian nurse for the Department of Defense, in Bavaria, Germany.  She and her family moved to Germany from Virginia and experienced multiple pivots that have changed her life.  Our conversation covers faith in God, how to respond to fear, and how setting goals and trusting the process bring forth blessings that could never be imagined.  

Naomi is a Brand Visibility/Mindset Coach and 2x TEDx Speaker.  She is a best selling author and listed in the top 100 women inspiring in Nigeria.  Naomi has traveled across the globe telling her story and how she overcame domestic abuse.  She now encourages women to understand their worth, their purpose and the power of their story.  She is on a life mission to die empty.  

Maya Cryor is a director, writer, and producer - she's a modern day creator located in California.  On this episode, Maya shares the mental pivot that she experienced during COVID-19 and how God is helping her mentally and emotionally while living through the pandemic.  Once Maya experience her breakthrough, she found alternative ways to connect with friends and regained her sense of self.  She recently paid homage to Spike Lee and Michael Jordan by re-creating the Nike Shoe Commercial, originally filmed in 1989.  You can find Maya's creative work on www.mayacryor.com and on IG at hi_mayacryor.

Bola Audena is a trusted and strategic business advisor to business owner, CEOs, corporate executives and non profit boards.  She has been featured in the November issue of Black Enterprise Magazine.  she is also the co-host of Some Day Is Today podcast, where she and her husband focus on encourages folks to live their best life. 

Alexis Dobbins is the founder of Positive Families, LLC, which is designed to improve co-parenting family dynamics and empower parents who are doing the "school thing" at home as a result of COVID-19.  If you're looking to move into 2021 with a better co-parenting relationship, then Kids Need 2 if for you.  Go to www.kidsneed2.com and learn more.  If you've been struggling to figure out how to help you student thrive, while at home during the pandemic, then Hello, I'm A Parent is for you.  Both initiatives are on Facebook, complete with interviews, motivational posts, and more.  

Deanna Allen is the co-founder of Gifted and Glory.  Gifted and Glory is a boutique, gifting and personal shopping concierge that specializes in curated gifts for any event, celebration or just because.  Gifted and Glory believes that a woman's power and glory shines through when she is walking in purpose and appreciated by her tribe.

Dr. Kristin L. Jones is a regulatory writer for a pharmaceutical company and an essential oil education.  She is also the author of new two articles under her Medical Minutes blog on the RCheryse Digital Marketing and Online Magazine.   Dr. Kristin earned a Ph.D. where she studied cancer biology.  While she continues to write, you can also find her training and informing Black and Brown people about good health practices.  To learn more go to https://rcherysedigitalmarketing.com/rdm-medical-minutes/

Tolu Michaels is a personal brand strategist from Nigeria and the author of the new book Show Up.  Tolu challenges her clients to exhibit courage over confidence and shares how she motivates and educates clients as they journey into greatness. 

Cheryle Jackson is the CEO of Grit and Grace The Movement, a global business leader, TEDx speaker, former candidate of the U.S. Senate and former CEO of the Chicago Urban League.  She shares the small, medium, and large pivots that have shaped where she is today!  

Season two starts off with a new twist.  We're having a conversation with moms helping their sons PIVOT during a time of racial injustice!  Dr. Sarah Jones, Alexis Dobbins, Rachelle Byars-Sargent, and Dr Cherita Weatherspoon, share their stories of how they're helping their sons navigate life amidst George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustice!

This is a REWIND of Ep. 24 with Jessica Perez, who is now the author of her very first children's book, The Adventures of Susana!  Enjoy!

In this episode, we have a candid conversation with Melyssa Rodgers about moving to Paris, France and the challenges, teachable moments, and revelations that she navigated during her pivot experience.  

Dr. Zanthia Reddish is the Founder and CEO of Impoweredd, LLC.  Her PIVOT experience involves the journey from AAU mom, college-athlete mom to NBA mom.  Dr. Zanthia and her husband are now helping other parents, whose student athletes are on the journey towards success.