How do you build resilience?

Florence Chikowore: Develop your staying power — 
Often when we hear the word resilience, it conjures up images of perfection not attainable to ordinary people. Join Ramona today as she talks to Change Leadership and Resilience Coach Florence Chikowore. “Flo” uses her change leadership coaching philosophy along with her life experiences to explain how everyone can apply simple, realistic strategies to build resilience. According to Flo, in developing our resilience each of us can tap into our own God-given unique abilities and superpowers. Originally from Zimbabwe, Florence currently makes South Africa her home.
To learn more about Florence Chikowore, visit https://www.floconsult.co.za/

How can women develop our executive presence?

Karen KJ Johnson: Empowering queens to show up and show out — 
In many environments, the strong woman stigma has taken on a negative connotation.  Women, however, should not allow society to dictate our reality.  Listen to Ramona and her guest Karen KJ Johnson today as they discuss the importance of women owning and embracing our power in every aspect of our lives. As Ramona and Karen assert, when women do so, we change the game.  Karen KJ Johnson is a Global Brand Strategist and Founder & CEO of KJ Strategy Design Studio, a brand development consultancy helping high-achieving women of color build their brand. Karen resides in Dallas, Texas.
To learn more about Karen K.J. Johnson, visit https://www.kjsdstudio.com.

What is the route to sustainable growth and development?

Charles Warria: Driving solutions and social impact through horizontal partnerships — 
Charles Warria is passionate about endogenous growth and sustainable development in Africa. According to Charles, aid has not worked. Listen to Ramona’s conversation with Charles today as he explains how and why partnerships between NGOs and the private sector have created hybrid innovative and viable solutions for challenges facing communities and societies in Africa. A native and resident of Kenya, Charles Warria is a Development Economist who serves as Chief Operations Officer at iGov Africa and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead at the Kenya Catalytic Jobs Fund. To learn more about Charles Warria, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-warria-8736bb18/.

The Empowerment Zone Live!

Celebrating 1 year and 100 episodes — 
Listen back to Ramona's first live podcast as she celebrated 1 year and 100 episodes with guests, listeners, family and friends. Listen to Ramona’s favorite moments, a panel of podcast guests, a Question/Answer from listeners, and other special surprises! Panelists included some of your and Ramona’s favorite podcast guests: Alfred Ramirez, Dr. Eddie Bonilla, Raquel Ark and Gregory Perrin. Thank you to all guests and listeners of the podcast. It is because of you that “The Empowerment Zone” has been so successful!
To watch the event, visit Ramona’s YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM83nK89whkxzEUaeZ2AQcA

How can you become a more productive and balanced professional?

Dr. Michelle Dionne Thompson: Resistant Vision — 
Join Ramona today as she talks with coach and scholar Dr. Michelle Dionne Thompson about her business Resistant Vision and who it serves. Resistant Vision is creating synergy between global concerns and daily life for academics and lawyers. According to Dr. Thompson, your career is more than grasping for the next rung on the professional ladder. It is about internal gratification and the sovereignty of mind, body, and soul to create a sustainable workplace, family, community, and world using your unique expertise. Listen in as Dr. Thompson explains how Resistant Vision can help you in your personal and professional journey. Originally from Chicago, Michelle currently lives in New York. To learn more about Dr. Michelle Dionne Thompson and Resistant Vision, visit https://resistantvision.com.

The Business Capacity Development Alliance

Janneh K. Wright: Building global economic power — 
There is a direct connection between the economic, civic, and social engagement of a community and the prosperity of its business sector. Join Ramona as she and Janneh K. Wright discuss the Business Capacity Development Alliance (BCD Alliance). BCD Alliance aims to create the largest Black business network dedicated to the empowerment of the African American community and its business leaders. According to Janneh, through this network the community has the power and potential to control the supply chain that our businesses use and, therefore, increase the profitability within our businesses. Originally from Guyana and raised and based in Brooklyn, New York, Janneh is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Primus Business Management as well as the Founder of BCD Alliance.
For more information about Janneh K. Wright, visit www.jannehkwright.com.

White nationalism and the formation of Atlanta

Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar: Discovering the historical evolution of the Black Mecca — 
Today Ramona has a fascinating discussion with University of Connecticut history professor and former classmate, Dr. Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar. Listen as they discuss his current book project on how neo-Confederate politics of white nationalism provided the space for the rise of Atlanta as a Black Mecca. At the start of the Civil War, Atlanta was nearly the capital of the Confederacy; then it emerged as the capital of the New South in the aftermath of Reconstruction, before becoming the headquarters to the Ku Klux Klan (its "Imperial City") in the 1920s. How, then, did it become known as the Black Mecca by the 1970s? Dr. Ogbar is exploring this evolutionary phenomenon in his current research and upcoming book. Raised in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar now lives in Connecticut.
To learn more about Dr. Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar, visit https://history.uconn.edu/faculty-by-name/jeffrey-o-g-ogbar/.

Why should you work with a realtor specializing in commercial properties?

Alberto Sapoznik: The value of having a commercial real estate agent to represent your interest - 
There are various reasons to work with a real estate agent, especially for business owners and entrepreneurs. Join Ramona and Alberto Sapaznik today as they explore the world of commercial real estate. As owner and operator of 1st Global Realty, Alberto explains the importance of having someone on your side at the negotiating table. Through his work as a commercial realtor, Alberto empowers people to understand the terms of their agreement and contract (lease or otherwise). According to Alberto, business owners should always work with a commercial realtor to help him/her find a location and negotiate the agreement. On top of that, there is no cost to the individual! Originally from Marianao, Cuba, Alberto lives in Roswell, Georgia. To learn more about Alberto Sapoznik and 1st Global Realty, visit https://1stglobalrealty.us/.

What is the status of DE&I one year after America’s racial reckoning?

Rhonda C. Hight: Evaluating DE&I in Corporate America — 
After the murder of George Floyd, corporations acted with a sense of urgency to address areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).  Over a year later, it appears that there has been some change. Are these changes for the better, or do companies still have a lot of work to do? Listen to the conversation today as Ramona and Rhonda discuss the current state of DE&I in the private sector. A human resource consultant and President of Let’s Talk LLC, Rhonda C. Hight is originally from Detroit and now lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
To learn more about Rhonda C. Hight and Let’s Talk LLC, visit http://www.Letstalkllc.com.