Karen Donaldson is self leadership and public speaking coach. She is also the president of Karen Donaldson Inc.
During our conversation, Karen shares about:
– Her definition of “self leadership”
– What she does for her clients in regards to self leadership and communications coaching
– Why she is a “untraditional communications coach”
– How she was raised by a single mother and is one of three kids
– Her journey from being awarded when she was a full athletic scholarship in the last year of high and found out that she was pregnant and how she has overcome
– Graduating high school as valedictorian and athlete of the year while she was eight months pregnant
– Taking a year off after high school and then going to university and graduating with a degree Bachelor of Applied Sciences
– Her time working in the corporate world working in community development and health services
– The importance of sharing stories
– The moment when she decided to start of her business even though she was enjoying what she was doing in the corporate world
– “Growth can only happen when you move outside your comfort zone.” – about “Changing Your F Word” (change fear and failure to focus) and what deflects people from making choices
– About success not having to be difficult
– Her “Next Level Success System” four quadrants of success are: acknowledge, own, say enough and take action
– About her newest project, the “Lipstick Series” (a 30 day audio series for women that will help them grow)
– What is her vision for 2013
– Her words for Black men and those who love them
Gary Pieters is a graduate if the University of Toronto.
Gary Pieters has over 17 years of work experience in the education sector and is currently an elementary school vice-principal within the Toronto District School Board.
Gary Pieters has been involved on several boards and advisory committees including the Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Sojourn House and the Toronto Star Community Editorial Board. He is a member of DiverseCity Voices, an initiative of the Maytree Foundation which aims to improve the diversity of voices in the media.
Gary Pieters continues to make guest appearances as a subject matter expert in the print, broadcast, and online media, and has written numerous Opinion/Editorial Page Columns for various media including The Toronto Star Newspaper and THIS Magazine.
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All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ tonight at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page
Kenya G. Williams is an inspirational dynamo. After surviving the devastating effects of molestation, Kenya is determined that no other women have to carry that pain. This ideal was the motivation for and foundation of The Kenya Sutra (TKS)®. Her role as Sensuality Consultant is evidence of embracing one’s destiny. Kenya obtained certification as a Self-Care Coach (CSC) from Warm Spirit. This training supports her lifestyle of loving self first and plays an integral role in her work.
A sought-after guest for international broadcast media outlets, Kenya is often asked to provide her insights into woman’s issues, relationship dilemmas, and sexual health topics. Her brand of warmth, humor and no nonsense “Kenya-isms” have proven her to be an entertaining and educational guest. Media credits include: Beautifully Said Magazine, FHD Magazine, The ProBBFM Radio Show, The Dr. Vibe ‘s Allies Show and RMG Morning Mix for which she is the co-host.
La Rhonda Crosby-Johnson, Speaker, Educator, Author and Certified Integral Coach is the CEO and Founder of BARUTI Enterprises. La Rhonda is passionate about excellence and is committed to not only achieving it in all areas of her life, but supporting the achievement of excellence in others. Honoring the power of her femininity, La Rhonda is particularly passionate and skilled in aiding women to discover their inner strength. La Rhonda is a much sought after speaker and facilitator and while she is proud of her professional accomplishments in an almost 30 year career in women’s wellness, health care, reproductive rights and education, she enjoys her work as an author and coach. La Rhonda lives ON PURPOSE and acknowledges the importance of learning the lessons along the way. She is proudest of her role as daughter, sister, friend, mother and wife.
Both Kenya and La Rhoda are members of “The Diva Council”. “The Diva Council” is a Black ladies group based in the Bay Area of California.
Kenya and La Rhoda will be on the show live tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific. They will talking about “The Diva Council” and other subjects.
During our live interview, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ tonight at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page
Ama Yawson is a co-founder loveessence.com, a romantic networking site for black women who are ready for love and men of all races who are ready to love them in return. Loveessence.com inspires its members to get to love’s essence by focusing on the kind and quality of romantic love they want in their lives, and encourages its members to be open to a potential mate who can fulfill their love vision regardless of that potential mate’s ethnicity, occupation or other demographic characteristics.
A former banking regulator, telecom investment banking analyst and movie business-manager, Ms. Yawson was inspired to create loveessence.com because of her own experiences in discovering romantic love. Ms. Yawson earned a BA from Harvard University, an MBA from the Wharton School and a JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two sons.
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All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ tonight at 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page
Brian was raised in Trinidad & Tobago by his grandparents. He came to Canada and worked with the developmentally handicapped for many and then went back to school. At the present time, Brian is a elementary school teacher.
Alix was born in New York and was raised in Montreal. He has been living in Toronto for the last fifteen years and is bilingual.
During our conversation, they share about:
– How they got involved and why the got involved with Ebony Toastmasters
– Their first speech at Ebony Toastmasters
– A number of reasons why they feel public speaking is important for Black men and how Toastmasters has helped them in this area
– How has Toastmasters have helped them grow as Black men and how it can help Black men
– Some of their favorite public speakers
– Their appreciation of TD Jakes and Barack Obama public speaking style
– The reaction do they get when they tell Black men that they attend Toastmasters
– An overview of the first ten speeches in Toastmasters
– Areas where Black men need to improve in their public speaking
– Tips in “knowing your audience”
– Their most challenging and most successful speech that they have given
– Their message for Black men
TheStyleGent is a blogger with 16 years of fashion retail experience and 10 years working with luxury brands. TheStyleGent is a Public Speaker, Motivator, Dreamer and Vertical Thinker. He writes poetry is an avid music lover and would love to pick up and play my saxophone again. The Style Gent is the force behind The Transformed Male
Tonight live at 9 p.m. Eastern/6 p.m. Pacific, The Style Gent will be talking about his article, “The 7 Habits Of Stylish People”
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On January 25th 2013, 50 young rising entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs will gather at the York Woods Public Library in Toronto for the “Branded 2013 Youth Marketing Conference”. “Branded” is focused on building the skills, marketing resources and networks of young entrepreneurs from Toronto’s priority neighborhoods, with a focus on African Canadian youth.
We spoke with Jacquie St. Kitts and Andrea Boucaud who are members of the “Branded” organizing committee.
During our conversation, Jacquie and Andrea spoke about:
– The story behind and work on the “Branded Conference”
– Who they are looking for in regards to consultants, mentors amd participants
– What they have done to promote the conference
– Some of the people that are attending
– Some of the challenges that youth are facing when trying to start their own business
– Their thoughts about Blacks and entrepreneurship
– Why are they excited about the conference
– The conference agenda
Below are instructions for travelling to York Woods Library and a Map:
York Woods Public Library
1785 Finch Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario.
(416) 395-5980
Directions:
By car:
Closest major intersection Jane Street and Finch Ave. West. Located on the south side of Finch Ave. West, at Finch Ave. West and Tobermory Drive. Nearest Highway is Highway 400.
By bus: From Finch Station: Take #36 Bus Finch Avenue West, to Tobermory Drive.
From Downsview Station: Take #107 Bus North to Keele Street. Then transfer to #36 Bus Finch Avenue West to Tobermory Drive.
From Jane Station: Take #35 Bus Jane Street North, to Finch Avenue. Then take #36 Bus Finch Avenue East to Tobermory Drive
Yorkwoods Public Library Map (Click on image to enlarge)
Rohan Francis - Owner and Operator: Quest Personal Training
Rohan Francis – Owner and Operator: Quest Personal Training
If you want to look better, feel better, and lose weight or tone up, Rohan Francis, Owner and Operator of Quest Personal Training is the Trainer for you. An internationally Certified Trainer, Rohan has helped well over 1000 people improve their health and fitness during his 20 years in the fitness business.
We are pleased to have Rohan live on our show tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern/4 p.m. Pacific. Rohan will be talking about “resolutions”.
During our live interview, you have the opportunity to call in and share with us and ask questions via Skype. If you would like to do this, please call us at: doctorvibe42. If you get through, please be patient and we will get to your call as soon as possible.
All you need to do listen to the show live is to go The Dr. Vibe Show Homepage at http://thedrvibeshow.com/ today at 7 p.m. EST/4 p.m. PST. You can also provide your comments and questions during the event via Twitter (@drvibeshow#DrVibe) and at our Facebook Fan Page at “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook Fan Page
For those in the know, “Watch Out Deh Now” is more than a heed to action, it’s the trademark catcall for funnyman J. Anthony Brown. As a forerunner to today’s hot Black comedy scene, and one of the foremost kings of that comedy, J. Anthony Brown is finally receiving the accolades he so justly deserves. A staple on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show for over nine years now, he is one of the voices that wake up millions of radio listeners in over 195 markets.
J. Anthony Brown is a titanic comedic force! His sidesplitting antics and sensibilities have set a precedent that many now follow. Whether he is murdering the hits with his off-key version of the latest song, or donning a pink pimp suit to evoke a laugh, Brown will get to your funny bone. His penchant for alligator shoes and rainbow colored suits convey his “party time” approach for fun.
“A lot of comics just do standup. But stand up is just one of the many facets of comedy. In my act, I ride the spectrum of funny. I’ll sing, incorporate skits and vignettes, do costume changes, and still tell you a joke,” reveals Brown.
BET recognized the power of his comedic drive and therefore had him host two consecutive seasons of their top rated network show, “Comic View.” Revamped as “Club Comic View,” the show has been the network’s number one show for over 12 years. As testimony to the comedian’s draw power, his season had some of the comedy world’s biggest names grace the stage.
But it was Brown’s role as Pop on the WB Network’s “Like Family”, starring Holly Robinson Pete, which initially garnered the funny man his widest mainstream audience. That coupled with the hilarious “Champs” & “Burger King” television commercials, he was catapulted to the forefront of America’s viewing plate.
The South Carolina native began his career by chance in 1972 after relocating to Atlanta. He was originally pursuing a career as a clothing designer when $316 short of tuition money, he visited a local club and entered a gong show contest. The one time tailor was asked back to the venue, and later transformed it into a city hot spot as word of his natural wit traveled quickly.
Brown later left Atlanta for Hollywood, landing a job as head staff writer for the Arsenio Hall Show. An industry staple since, his impressive list of credits include hosting two consecutive seasons of Comic View, performances on Def Jam, It’s Showtime at the Apollo and Evening at the Improv. Writing credits include Tom Joyner TV Show, Steve Harvey’s Big Time, Me and The Boys, The Parent ‘Hood and the Arsenio Hall Show. Movie credits include Tripple X -State of the Union, Mr. 3000, Drumline and How to Be a Player. Television credits include Tom Joyner TV Show on ABC, Tom Joyner Sky Show on TV-One, DLifeTV-Diabetes Talk Show on CNBC, EVE, Steve Harvey’s Big Time, Like Family, The Parkers, Livin’ Single, The Parent ‘Hood, Martin, Moesha, The Hugleys, Sparks, and even Oprah.
An innovative businessman as well as comedian, Brown has his own line of products that carry his name, including his own clothing line, “The J. Anthony Brown Collection,” honey and hot sauces, CD’s, and comedy videos. A creative artist and talented visionary, the comedian’s artwork has been featured along side Annie Lee in an art exhibit in Washington, DC in November 2005. In addition, Brown is a spokesperson for diabetes, a disease he manages personally. In 2005-2006, he was one of the co-host of DLifeTV, a diabetes talk show promoting healthy living with diabetes. Through the J. Anthony Brown Foundation, he supports kids with diabetes by sending them to a camp each summer.
It’s a wonder Brown has the energy to laugh at a joke, much less tell one. With a daily routine that begins at 2:00 a.m. and continues non-stop, J. Anthony Brown is one of the industry’s hardest working comedians. He has helped to pave the way for today’s
hottest talent and continues as a trailblazer with his comedic contributions.
J. Anthony will live on our show today at 6 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Pacific. He will be chatting about himself and his new hot sauce product, “Hotter Than A MoFo”
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