Grow your listening superpowers

Raquel Ark: Imparting the invaluable skill of listening — 
Learning how to listen is a skill that can enhance your personal and professional life. In fact, listening is an essential skill, especially for leaders. Join Ramona today as Raquel Ark teaches us how to develop our listening superpowers. Raquel is a communication expert, coach, facilitator and podcast host of “Listen in with Raquel Ark.” Born in Puerto Rico, Raquel currently lives in Germany.
To learn more about Raquel, visit https://www.listeningalchemy.com.

How can entrepreneurs do business better?

Kenneth and AC Fields: Using information technology to grow your business — 
Are you a business owner seeking ways to improve your outcomes? Technology is one of the solutions you can use to enhance opportunities and increase revenue. That is what IT-Henhouse is all about. Join Ramona as Kenneth and AC Fields explain how they help businesses by developing technology that improves performance. Partners in life and business, Kenneth and AC Fields are President and Vice President of Development and Strategic Planning, respectively. Kenneth is from Carrollton, Virginia, and AC is from Boston. Both currently live in Charlotte, North Carolina.
To learn more about IT-Henhouse, visit http://www.it-henhouse.com/.

Ella Baker’s Catalytic Leadership

Dr. Patricia Parker: Highlighting and advancing the legacy of Ella Baker — 
Ella Baker is one of America’s most impactful civil rights leaders. That is why you should join Ramona today as she talks to Dr. Patricia Parker about her new book Ella Baker’s Catalytic Leadership: A Primer on Community Engagement and Communication for Social Justice. As America enters another phase of social change, we can learn a lot from Ella Baker’s community engagement and empowerment philosophy, which centers on building community partnerships to advance social justice. Dr. Parker is Chair of the Department of Communication at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and founder and executive director of the Ella Baker Women’s Center for Leadership and Community Activism. Originally from Arkansas, Dr. Parker currently lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. To learn more about Dr. Patricia Parker, visit https://comm.unc.edu/people/department-faculty/patricia-parker/.

And Still We Rise!: Black Women Scholars, A Conversation, March 31, 2021

Dr. Karen Kossie-Chernyshev: Recognizing the contributions of Black women at HBCUs — 
And Still We Rise!: Black Women Scholars in the Ebony Tower Since 1965, is a conversation highlighting the educational journeys and professional contributions of Black women scholars at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s). Join Ramona and Dr. Karen Kossie-Chernyshev as they discuss the upcoming summit, which will be held March 31, 2021, at noon (CST). This event also serves as a call for papers for a forthcoming edited collection examining how Black women scholars at HBCU’s define and maintain excellence in teaching, research, and service. Dr. Karen Kossie-Chernyshev is a Professor of History at Texas Southern University. Originally from Houston, she continues to make the city her home.
To learn more about Dr. Kossie-Chernyshev, visit https://bit.ly/3rnATsE.
To register for the event, visit https://bit.ly/3kB02gM.

How do you become financially prosperous?

Martina Jimenez: Be responsible for your own financial success — 
Martina Jimenez has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Early in her career she discovered the prevalence of minority wealth disparity and financial illiteracy. This epiphany led Martina to devote her carer to creating wealth for all and eliminating ignorance about money and wealth. Join Ramona for this insightful conversation as Martina explains why it is so important for individuals and families to take action to educate themselves and create a plan to become financially prosperous. Originally from the Dominican Republic, Martina is Founder and Managing Partner of Centurio Wealth. She currently makes Atlanta her home.
To learn more about Martina and Centurio Wealth, visit www.centuriowealth.com/.

"Truly Texas Mexican"

Adán Medrano: Preserving Mexican history and culture through filmmaking — 
Documentaries are a great way to document history and tell stories. Chef, author and film producer, Adán Medrano is doing just that through his new movie “Truly Texas Mexican.” The road movie weaves through Texas cities, naming the racism that erased Native American history and celebrating the food that kept alive the community’s living memory and heritage. Chefs, artists and community leaders discuss intimate food experiences that shape who they are today. Released on March 1, 2021, you may watch the movie on Amazon, Google TV and Apple TV. Originally from San Antonio, Adan Medrano is a food writer and chef, specializing in the indigenous foods of Texas and the Americas. He currently makes Houston, Texas, his home.
To learn more about Adán, visit https://adanmedrano.com/.
To learn more about the documentary “Truly Texas Mexican,” visit https://trulytexasmexican.com.

Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit, March 19, 2021

Dr. Carolyne Opinde: Join us for this impactful summit! — 
In commemoration of Women’s History Month, the International Women’s Think Tank (IWTT), the United Nations Association of USA, Atlanta Chapter (UNA-Atlanta), and the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE Greater Atlanta) are hosting their virtual Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit: Achieving Global Goals, Best Practices and Lessons Learned this month. Join Ramona and Dr. Carolyne Opinde, who are on the planning committee, as they discuss why you should attend this event on Friday, March 19, 2021, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST. Ramona and Dr. Carolyne explore the value of the summit and encourage women and men around the world to participate. Dr. Carolyne is Founder and CEO of The NGO Whisperer, a consulting business with a global reach that provides technical support to nonprofits and social enterprises, so they can successfully impact people’s lives. Originally from Kenya, Dr. Carolyne currently lives in Manchester, United Kingdom.
For more information about Dr. Carolyne Opinde, visit The NGO Whisperer.
For more information about the Women’s Empowerment Roundtable Summit, visit: https://bit.ly/3kDHAnw.

How do educators create impactful leaders?

Dr. Chris Chappell: Emphasize Education, Service and Leadership — 
The best educators are the ones who know how to tap into and bring out the immense potential of their students. Following in the footsteps of his professors and mentors, Dr. Chris Chappell is dedicated to building leaders through his work as an educator. Join Ramona today as she and Dr. Chappell discuss his methodology on how he creates leaders. According to Dr. Chappell, the foundation of leadership is service. Dr. Chappell is an Assistant Professor of Urban Forestry and Natural Resources at Southern University and owner of C-Salt Consulting, a leadership development firm. He is a native of Hammond, Louisiana and now makes Baton Rouge his home. For more information about Dr. Chappell and C-Salt Consulting, visit www.csaltconsulting.com.

The Black Business Success Model

Janneh K. Wright: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Re-Envision Their Businesses — 
Janneh K. Wright is on a mission to build successful and profitable businesses in the African American community. He believes that businesses should be at the center of any economic development plan. Listen today as Ramona and Janneh dissect the challenges facing black businesses and suggest strategies for overcoming them in order to build thriving businesses. Janneh is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Primus Business Management. Originally from Guyana, Janneh lives in Brooklyn, New York.
For more information about Janneh and PRIMUS, visit www.jannehkwright.com and www.Primusco.com.