The Empowerment Zone
2021-08
Episodes
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Building Wealth from Black Wall Street to Black Main Street
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Glenice Harris: Teaching others how to achieve financial independence —
Financial independence comes with having a vision for your future and your family’s future. It is about planning in advance for the expected and the unexpected. Financial factors to consider are health insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, a plan for your child’s college education, a retirement plan, an emergency fund, etc. Listen today as Ramona talks to financial professional Glenice Harris, who provides valuable advice on how to achieve financial independence. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Glenice now makes Atlanta her home.
To learn more about Glenice Harris, visit https://wsbcampaign.com/gleniceharris/.
Friday Aug 27, 2021
How has COVID changed the arts and education in America?
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Melvin Jones: An Artist/Educator’s life through the COVID era —
COVID has deeply impacted both the artistic and educational communities. In fact, many professional practitioners of the arts dually function in various levels of education. As nations across the world begin to emerge from this shared moment in history, we will discover more and more how the pre-COVID ideas of normalcy and the conventional models of success have been redefined. Join Ramona today as she talks with musician and educator Melvin Jones. During their discussion, the two explore the "new normals" and elaborate on strategies to help professional artists, students, teachers, and all involved in the adjoining communities find ways to navigate both the expected and unexpected aspects of rebuilding. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Melvin currently lives in Atlanta.
To learn more about Melvin Jones, please visit http://www.melvinjones.net/.
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Moving from Faculty to Administration
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Dr. Deena Gonzalez: What it is like to enter into administration with a scholarly background —
As faculty progress through their professional careers, many choose to move into higher education administration. Although these positions require a different skillset and much more time and energy, being an administrator does have its rewards. Administrators have the opportunity to shape the strategy and direction of the institution. Enjoy the conversation today as Ramona talks to distinguished historian Dr. Deena Gonzáles about her transition into higher education administration. Recently named one of the 50 most important living women historians in the US by the Sophia Smith Radfliffe/Harvard project, Dr. Deena Gonzalez is Provost and Senior Vice President of Gonzaga University. Born and raised in New Mexico (14th generation), Dr. Gonzalez now lives in Spokane, Washington. To learn more about Dr. Deena Gonzalez, visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/academics/academic-calendar-resources/provost-senior-vice-president.