The Empowerment Zone

Why is there a renewed interest in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Dr. Robert Yancy: The Great Migration to HBCUs — 
Currently, there is a rise and immense interest in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). More students as well as prominent professionals such as Deione Sanders and Nikole Hannah-Jones are now attending and/or working at HBCUs. Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Dr. Robert Yancy about the various reasons African Americans are engaged in a “great migration” to HBCUs. Originally from Tifton, Georgia, Dr. Robert Yancy is a graduate of Morehouse College, educator, and businessman, who lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
To learn more about Dr. Robert Yancy, visithttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-yancy-1a18831b/...

Listen, Learn and Love: Leading by Example

Leedonal (Jazzmin Dian) Moore: shedding light on the foundations of leadership — 
Personal experiences shape all of us. Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Leedonal Jazzmin Dian Moore as they explains how personal experiences can be an opportunity to help amplify our journey in becoming better leaders. A US citizen who lives in Germany, ”Jazz” serves as Chair of the Democrats Abroad Global Black Caucus.
To learn more about Leedonal Jazzmin Dian Moore and the Democrats Abroad Global Black Caucus, visit https://www.democratsabroad.org/bc...

The Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta empowers women in its upcoming summit

Suzette Arnold: The PowHER Virtual International Women's Summit 2021 – 
Returning for its second year, the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta (affectionately known as JamCham) is empowering women through its PowHER Virtual International Women's Summit, which will be held on December 4, 2021. The summit seeks to create opportunities for women to network, collaborate, and partner. Join the conversation today as Ramona talks to Suzette Arnold, President of JamCham, about the upcoming summit. As Suzette explains, JamCham strongly believes in the empowerment of women and developed the summit to create a space for women to come together to have hard discussions around and about issues that affect women. Possibilities and opportunities are created when women bond together to solve problems, take action and be bold in decision making.  Yes, an empowered woman breathes life into everything she touches.  Register for the summit and join in the effort to EmpowHER to Rise, Thrive and Forge Forward!
To learn more about Suzette Arnold, the Jamaican Chamber of Commerce of Atlanta, and the PowHer Virtual International Women’s Summit, and to register for the summit visit https://www.jamaicanchamberatlanta.com and/or https://powherwomensummit.com.

How do you inspire students to solve social challenges?

Dr. Dalia Antonia Caraballo Muller: The Impossible Project — 
Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Dr. Dalia Antonia Caraballo Muller, who is on a mission to create a future where there is no oppression. As a scholar and professor, Dr. Muller teaches her students how to think at the limits of the possible. As founder of the Impossible Project, a learning practice for social and planetary good, Dr. Muller helps teachers and learners inside and outside of the academy to engage in doing the justice work so urgently needed in our world. Educators and students learn what it means and what it requires to face impossible challenges and move forward toward finding necessary solutions. Dr. Muller is an Associate Professor of History at the University at Buffalo. She explores the importance of transformative education in the service of social and planetary justice. Originally from New York City, Dr. Muller now resides in Buffalo, New York.  
To learn more about Dr. Dalia Antonia Caraballo Muller and the Impossible Project, visit https://www.daliamuller.com.

What insurance should you choose as an employee?

Daryl Perry: Helping people to make good decision about insurance — 
Insurance can be complicated, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Everyone needs and should have insurance. That is why it is so important to educate ourselves. Join Ramona as she talks to insurance Advisor Daryl Perry II. Daryl has spent the last eight years helping educate individuals and small business owners on insurance. In their discussion Daryl provides valuable advice on how employees can make the best insurance choices for their lives. A military brat having lived all over the world, Daryl now makes Atlanta his home. To learn more about Daryl Perry, visit http://www.thewayoflifegroup.com.

Let’s All Recognize Our Heroes in Education

Professor Johnny Lee Lane: A Luminary in Music Education and Percussion Studies — 
Many of us have been touched by a teacher and/or professor who has made a significant impact on our lives. That is Johnny Lee Lane. Professor Lane has educated music and percussion students all over the US and world as a college professor and Director of the United States Percussion Camp at Eastern Illinois University (EIU). Listen today as Professor Lane discusses his musical evolution and his passion for music education with Ramona. Professor Johnny Lee Lane is one of the nation’s foremost college percussion educators, having served as Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at EIU and Director of Education at Remo. He is now an adjunct professor at Butler University. Originally from Florida, Professor Lane currently makes Indianapolis, Indiana his home. To learn more about Professor Johnny Lee Lane, visit https://www.facebook.com/johnny.l.lane.

What was it like to work directly with Secretary Colin Powell?

Ambassador Kate Canavan: Recounting the legacy of an iconic leader — 
The United States and the world recently lost one of its preeminent leaders: Secretary Colin Powell. With an extensive and esteemed career, Secretary Powell devoted his life to serving America in multiple capacities: as a four-star general, National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of the US Department of State. Join the conversation today as Ramona talks to Career Ambassador Kate Canavan, who had the honor of serving under the leadership of Secretary Powell. Ambassador Canavan shares her personal experiences and joys of working with Secretary Powell. Having served in the US Foreign Service under multiple secretaries beginning with Henry Kissinger, the Ambassador shares the unique impact and legacy of Secretary Powell on the US Department of State. Ambassador Kate Canavan is a distinguished foreign service officer with over thirty-five years of service. Originally from Southern California, Ambassador Canavan is now retired and lives in South Carolina.

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/.