Dr. Monica Goldson, CEO of Prince Georges Public Schools (PGCPS), joins me in a fun, candid and raw, behind-the-curtain interview of an all-the-time mom and daughter, who is a full-time, Power-Woman-Boss. We talk everything from communications surrounding the murder of George Floyd, to navigating a male-dominated industry, to the prayers for decision-making and even missed mommy-moments with her son. Listen in as we chat learning, leadership and life.
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We are celebrating Women's History Month with poetry, perseverance and power. I've tapped some of the amazing poets that I met on the Clubhouse app and am excited to bring them to this platform to share their work. This episode is dedicated to all women, particularly the ancestry of the Black women highlighted in the poetry and experiences of the poets today - Duane Reid, Livia Kojo Alour, Tariq Saint Sankofa & Yours Truly. Special shout outs to a few poetry rooms that I have been enjoying thus far on the app in case you are looking around: Poetry Palace and all of its weekly variations, The B Side, Poetry with Liv, Resistance Poetry and there are so many more. Next week, I’ll be the featured poet on Poetry Place’s Verbz and Vibes A.M. Open Mic with Michael Guinn and other amazing poets. Join us at 7:00am EST each week. Cheersssssss A run down of today's exciting show: min 0.13: Welcome min 0.47: Today’s affirmation is I am forging forward because I have already leaped over my past min 1:22: Show Outline – What you can expect and how we flow min 2:56: Our Sponsor Savings for Pure Romance – text the phrase “kitchen table” to 530-763-3648 for your instant savings code. Check out the details at https://bit.ly/youdeserveyou min 3:55: Coaching by way of little known Women’s History Facts min 8:05: Soul Work where you outline a plan to connect or reconnect with a powerful woman in your life min 10:10: Cocktails min 11:53: Conversations via powerful poetry min 13:15: Duane Reidd: My Friend min 14:46: Livia Kojo Alour (missapoet): Black WomXn min 21:50: Tariq Saint Sankofa: Say Her Name min 26:02: Lolita E. Walker: Dear ...
What a powerful episoode! Dr. Khalek Kirkland, Principal of THE Boys Prep in the Bronx, NY, is ON FIRE, as he talks everything from the power of connection to several ways to tap into our Black and Brown boy scholars differently and intently within the educational arena. During conversations, we delve into how to humble thyself to live another day, respecting your mother, setting expectations and holding yourself accountable, with ownership and courage by your side. He shares The SARAH Model of receiving constructive feedback and I share 4 considerations of how to master your F.A.T.E. You don't want to miss it! The title of today's episode is a quote pulled from the poem, Invictus, by William Earnest Henley, written in 1875, where, after a leg amputation and many surgery interventions on the other, he wrote this powerful piece on navigating adversity and coming out on the other side, despite the darkness that you may or may not experience within your circumstance. The Breakdown: 03:34 - An overview of our guest, Dr. Khalek Kirkland 1:18 - Welcome to Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations 1:45 - Affirmation (https://www.lolitawalker.com/shop), however this week taken from "Invictus." I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. 2:30 - Podcast Lineup 3:11 - Coaching and Soul Work 9:38 - Cocktails to celebrate you 11:52 - Conversations with Dr. Kirkland 46:18 - Thank You Enjoy Other Links Dr. Kirklands School - https://www.publicprep.org/our-schools/boysprep Invictus Poem - https://www.publicprep.org/our-schools/boysprep Lolita's TEDx Talk - https://bit.ly/LolitaTakesTedx Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Zoom Cast - RSVP at https://www.lolitawalker.com Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations on Clubhouse App - search the title on the app - would love to have you Coaching, Courses, Keynote Speaking - https://www.lolitawalker.com ...
REWIND! TO ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EPISODES! "If I'm smart enough to learn calculus, I'm smart enough to start a business." Those are the words from guest, Ms. D'Shawn Russell, owner of Southern Elegance Candle Company and very first sponsor of my podcast! WOOHOOO! This is one of those episodes where you leave PUMPED UP! It's a "let me do something different today type of episode," with energy, nuggets, laughs, vulnerability, relatability, & even moments you find yourself saying YES! If you've ever felt stuck in complacency, lost with no direction, felt celebrating wins were showboating or bragging, that folks may be weighing you down, THIS IS FOR YOU! Most of us have been there, thus none of us are alone! As a matter of fact, my hand is raised too. D'Shawn takes us through her journey of being a math teacher turned profitable business owner, & more by simply GETTING CLEAR! Yep..... Listen in and set your intention for this fun and fab episode with our powerful affirmation, "I am worthy. I am enough. I am the greatness others have yet to see." You can grab your 40-card affirmation deck at https://www.lolitawalker.com/shop. The flow: We shift into our intro (minute 3.05) and hear from our sponsor, Southern Elegance Candle Company (with a special promo code (minute 7.21), and quickly jump into our first layer of coaching (minute 7.85). Today's soul work (minute 10.32) focuses on the imagery of the most beautiful train you have ever experienced...AND YOU ARE THE CONDUCTOR! We talk everything from where you are going to how you can let folks on and off of your train. We celebrate cocktails (minute 17.54) with a number of cheers to ...
