Episodes

Leveling Up the Podcast Featuring Lawanna Bradford Dreams Need More Than Passion. They Need Strategy. She has spent more than 30 years helping businesses and organizations navigate change, identify opportunities, and build sustainable success. But Lawanna Bradford knows that having a dream and having a strategy to achieve it are two very different things. Are you building a business, pursuing a passion, or simply hoping things will work out? Recorded at the Leadership Experience Tour, this e...

Leveling Up the Podcast Featuring Karmin R. Jenkins Beyond the Titles: Discovering Who You Are and Living Abundantly She served her country as an Army Reserve Major. She built a successful career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and senior-level civil servant. But after decades of serving, leading, and caring for others, Karmin R. Jenkins found herself exploring a question many accomplished women eventually face: Who am I beyond my titles, responsibilities, and accomplishments? On this e...

Today's guest is BG (Ret) Twanda E YoungShe served our country for more than three decades. She rose to the rank of Brigadier General. But some of her greatest lessons in leadership had nothing to do with rank. BG (Ret.) Twanda E. “Tia” Young’s story reminds us that leadership isn’t simply about how high you rise. It’s about who you become, who you impact, and what you leave behind. She talks about: * Leadership requires you to know who you are beyond your title. * Some of the most powerfu...

Every season of leadership asks something different of us. And sometimes, the greatest transformation isn’t about changing what we do—it’s about becoming who the next season requires us to be. On this episode of Leveling Up the Podcast, I sit down with Naomi Carrington-Hockman, transformation expert, international speaker, bestselling author, and accomplished military and civilian leader. We talk about leadership, resilience, navigating change, and the experiences that have shaped Naomi’s jour...

Every voice has a story. And sometimes the journey behind the music is just as powerful as the music itself. On this episode of Leveling Up the Podcast, I sit down with singer and artist Blazy Flash for a conversation that goes beyond the stage. We talk about her journey, her music, the experiences that have shaped her, and what it means to have the courage to use your voice and show up authentically in a world that will often try to tell you who you should be. This is about more than becomin...

Today's guest is Ifen Carlson inventor and founder of Luvons, a brand born from innovation, purpose, and the courage to turn an idea into something real. Like so many entrepreneurs, Ifen’s journey began with recognizing a need and believing there had to be a better solution. But having an idea is only the beginning. Bringing that idea to life requires vision, persistence, resilience, and the willingness to keep moving even when you don't have every answer. Through Luvons, Ifen stepped into the ...

Today's guest is LaRosha Paul, founder and CEO of B U Candles Co., a brand built on the belief that healing and self-care go hand in hand. What began during the pandemic as a personal outlet on her own healing journey has grown into a thriving business dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and soul. Through handcrafted 100% soy candles, natural vegan-friendly body care products, home cleaning essentials, and fragrances, LaRosha creates products that encourage people to slow down, care for them...

Listen in as I talk to Ashley Van Pelt Ashley is someone who has torn down major barriers in a heavily male-dominated industry. Ashley started her career in the public school system, where she served for 11 years as an early childhood & special educator. This changed after a few of her friends encouraged her to start a landscape company as a part-time operation. Opportunities surfaced early on. After 4 months, her company was hired to work on the Atlantic City, New Jersey dune creation project ...

Listen in as I talk to Jennifer Lovick-Marshall Jennifer Lovick-Marshall is an educator, entrepreneur, wellness coach, and domestic violence advocate with a passion for helping women reclaim their health, confidence, and purpose. With more than 30 years in education, she combines her experience as a teacher, business owner, and certified coach to empower women through holistic wellness and personal restoration. As the 2026 Ms. Corporate America Suitland, Maryland, Jennifer is committed to help...

Listen in as I talk to Dr. Jeanette Linder What happens when a physician stops ignoring her own body and finally begins to listen? Dr. Linder is an Oncologist and Functional & Integrative Medicine physician who transformed her own health after years of exhaustion, overwork, and burnout. Now, she’s helping women remove the shame surrounding health, reconnect with their bodies, and build sustainable wellness rooted in grace, healing, and real life. This conversation is powerful, honest, and deeply...

Welcome to the Journey Share Series! We are honored to welcome special guest Monique Pearson of Soaring Without Limits. Monique joins us for a powerful conversation centered around purpose, perseverance, growth, and the experiences that shape who we become. Her story is one of strength, vision, and rising beyond limitations, and we believe her journey will inspire women everywhere who are navigating transition, healing, reinvention, and expansion. Journey Share was created to bring women togethe...

Join me and my special guest Tracey Ilene as we talk about Reinvention and her HeavenlyConnects app. Tracey is a strategic Sales and Operations Leader with 15+ years of experience leading growth initiatives across the automotive, telecom, and financial industries. She is the founder of HeavenlyConnects, an application that allows you to preserve the voice and memories of loved ones. Contact Information: Tracey Ilene Instagram: @iamtraceyilene LinkedIn: Tracey Ilene Webpage:https://heavenlyconne...

Join me and my guest April Sheris. April is a pioneering force in media and cultural entrepreneurship, redefining BIPOC storytelling on a global scale. Upland Studios, which started in 2012, is a multifaceted empire celebrated for amplifying diverse voices, with Shereice having over 12 years of experience in publishing, media, and innovation. She also founded New Mexico's first on-rail book club in partnership with NM Railrunner Express and has taught marketing at the University of New Mexico th...

Join me and my special guest Dr. Tiffaney Williams as we share her message of empowerment, inspiration, and hope. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Dr. Tiffaney Williams is a luminary of international acclaim, revered for her transformative expertise in the domains of finance, investments, Business, and personal development. As a gifted speaker, financial coach, entrepreneur, and investor, she has honed her skills to coach hundr...

Join me and my special guest Pastor Anthony D Shannon as he shares about leaders living generously. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where he spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Pastor Anthony Shannon is a dynamic and visionary leader who is the Senior Pastor of The Victory Church International in Westland, MI. As a prophet, Pastor Shannon is dedicated to teaching and breaking down the Word of God in a practical, powerful, and life-changing way. He believes in helping indi...

Join me and my special Roz Miller-Choice. This broadcast was recorded earlier in the year while at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Roz is a Personal Brand Expert, TV Host, Journalist and Speaker. She specializes in uncovering your genius and helping you to turn your knowledge into multiple streams of income. Using her expertise in personal branding she and her team will create full campaigns. Her services include: marketing, content creation, script writing...

Join me and my special guest Monique Cox Waithe of New Beginnings Counseling and Consulting Group PLLC. This is a repeat broadcast that is aired every year during the holidays. What do you do when the happiest time of the year, isn’t the happiest time of the year? Monique has worked as a licensed therapist and life coach for over 25 years. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Howard University. She has a heart for helping people reach their full potential by helping them gain the tool...

Join me and my special guest Dr. Helen Holton, Speaker, Author, Leadership Coach, and Founder of Intentional Leaders Alliance. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) With a background rooted in financial services and leadership—CPA-trained, MBA-backed, and with decades of experience in private and public finance, Dr. Holton equips high-capacity professionals to lead with clarity, courage, and confidence in a volatile, fast-moving wor...

Join me and my special guest Marcus A Wright of the Wright Mentality as we talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and the tools he has associated with his platform. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) COACH, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER & TRAINER With over two and half decades of experience in the people business, Marcus shares his passion for helping individuals develop a winning mindset utilizing the Wright Mentality Mantra...

Join me and my special guest Carolyn Brooks-Collins as we share her message of empowerment, inspiration, and hope. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Dr. Carolyn Brooks-Collins is a multifaceted visionary, seasoned corporate executive, and a transformational leader with over three decades of (comprehensive) invaluable experience. As the CEO and Owner of M. Carolyn Brooks-Collins, LLC, Dr. Carolyn offers indispensable business con...

Join me and my special guest Gerod Sturgis as we talk about his pursuits and the life altering curves that led him to all that he is passionate about today. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Gerod Sturgis is a minister, entrepreneur, author, and community leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. Once declared dead on arrival from a drug overdose, Gerod’s miraculous recovery became the foundation of his music a...

Join me and my special guest Dr. Stephanie Wall as we talk about her company and her drive behind 1 Million Lives Transformed. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Dr. Stephanie Wall Dr. Stephanie Wall is dedicated to revolutionizing the world through individual empowerment, beginning with women. As a certified coach, influential speaker, and founder of '1 Million Lives Transformed,' she leverages her expertise to break down barrie...

Join me and my special guest John Ebron as we talk about his company and the products he offers on his platform. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Special Guest John Ebron Ebron of Ebron Coaching & Consulting, LLC, to the CXO 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas. A decorated veteran with over 20 years of global military leadership, John now serves as a Master Mindset Life Coach, helping leaders cultivate emotional intelligence, clarity, a...

Join me and my special guest Coach Nia Renee as we talk about her company How to Love a Battered Woman. The interview took place in Detroit Michigan where she spoke at the Leadership Experience Tour (LET) Special Guest Coach Nia Renee Coach Nia Renee is a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach,, speaker, and author who empowers women to heal, rebuild, and thrive after trauma. A six-time brain surgery survivor and advocate for emotional resilience, Nia draws from her own lived experiences to guide oth...