https://simplecast.com League of Leaders Podcast Hosted by Kevin Davis and Erika Monae, The League of Leaders podcast takes on professional development, personal branding, leadership development, nonprofit management, and interviews with engaging leaders. 2020-2022 League of Leaders en Tue, 2 Apr 2024 03:02:59 +0000 Tue, 2 Apr 2024 03:21:49 +0000 https://listen.leagueofleaders.org League of Leaders Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/57e8647d-a7a5-43dc-8760-0eed80aafd4b/bc0d97bc-db99-4cfd-bc6b-377b9f93d0a2/3000x3000/the-league-podcast-art-season-3.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://listen.leagueofleaders.org episodic Hosted by Kevin Davis and Erika Monae, The League of Leaders podcast takes on professional development, personal branding, leadership development, nonprofit management, and interviews with engaging leaders. Kevin L. Davis, Erika Monae no https://feeds.simplecast.com/AqUCkT4b detroit, black professionals, professional development, branding, career development, personal branding, chicago, interviews, management League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand kevin@kevindavisbrand.com 343fe3fb-5cb2-4398-81f0-8d317b337433 #25 Shaquila Myers: Trusting the Process Shaquila Myers is a seasoned public servant with over two decades of experience in Michigan state politics. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker Joe Tate, she has held key roles including senior advisor to Governor Whitmer and chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II. Myers played a crucial role in securing an economic development funding package, resulting in a significant investment from General Motors. Her extensive legislative experience includes crafting initiatives to improve broadband access and reform the criminal justice system. Known for her expertise and respect across party lines, she has worked on all aspects of the legislative process. Before her political career, Myers engaged in community work focused on issues such as HIV transmission reduction. She holds degrees in Health Science and Public Administration from Oakland University and enjoys gardening and travel in her personal life. Overall, Myers' career reflects a dedicated commitment to improving Michigan residents' lives through effective policy-making and community engagement.

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]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2024 03:02:59 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (erika lewis, Shaquila Myers, Kevin Davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/25-shquila-myers-trusting-the-process-pWFJpPXM Shaquila Myers is a seasoned public servant with over two decades of experience in Michigan state politics. Currently serving as Chief of Staff to Speaker Joe Tate, she has held key roles including senior advisor to Governor Whitmer and chief of staff to Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist II. Myers played a crucial role in securing an economic development funding package, resulting in a significant investment from General Motors. Her extensive legislative experience includes crafting initiatives to improve broadband access and reform the criminal justice system. Known for her expertise and respect across party lines, she has worked on all aspects of the legislative process. Before her political career, Myers engaged in community work focused on issues such as HIV transmission reduction. She holds degrees in Health Science and Public Administration from Oakland University and enjoys gardening and travel in her personal life. Overall, Myers' career reflects a dedicated commitment to improving Michigan residents' lives through effective policy-making and community engagement.

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]]> #25 Shaquila Myers: Trusting the Process erika lewis, Shaquila Myers, Kevin Davis 00:54:21 Life is going to life, and there is no set path to success. Shaquila Myers started in community work, took a gamble in politics, and worked with some of the top politicians in the state, including Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer aka "Big Gretch." Shaquila talks about leaning into the political game to run campaigns, raise funds, and help introduce legislation. Shaquila shares her role during a time when there were threats to kidnap the governor, as well as the events of January 6, 2021. Life is going to life, and there is no set path to success. Shaquila Myers started in community work, took a gamble in politics, and worked with some of the top politicians in the state, including Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer aka "Big Gretch." Shaquila talks about leaning into the political game to run campaigns, raise funds, and help introduce legislation. Shaquila shares her role during a time when there were threats to kidnap the governor, as well as the events of January 6, 2021. shaquila myers, michigan house of representatives, michigan, gretchen whitmer, joe tate no full 2 4 d40c3555-b456-4ccf-ab25-b9e57ba0b744 #24 Iisha Scott: Following Your Dreams Iisha Scott at NBC Chicago

Iisha Scott on instagram

Iisha Scott on LinkedIn

Aisha's Favorite Books

Iisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards.

Iisha is a proud Norfolk State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences and Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

Iisha is a member of several organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, National Association of Black Journalists, National Weather Association, and the American Meteorological Society. 

]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2024 23:41:08 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (kevin davis, erika monae) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/24-iisha-scott-following-your-dreams-HykbiXWv Iisha Scott at NBC Chicago

Iisha Scott on instagram

Iisha Scott on LinkedIn

Aisha's Favorite Books

Iisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards.

Iisha is a proud Norfolk State University graduate where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geosciences and Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.

Iisha is a member of several organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, National Association of Black Journalists, National Weather Association, and the American Meteorological Society. 

]]> #24 Iisha Scott: Following Your Dreams kevin davis, erika monae 00:46:25 Let's talk about following your dreams! Iisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards. Let's talk about following your dreams! Iisha Scott is an award-winning, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist at NBC Chicago. Her career has taken her from the southeast to the Mid-Atlantic and now the Midwest, covering everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards. national association of black journalists, nbc 5, nbc chicago, mississippi state university, hbcu, alpha kappa, norfolk state university, certified broadcast meteorologist, lupus foundation of america, iisha scott no full 1 4 ad18d036-e654-40a0-bea7-17161c7fae36 S3:E4 | Preparing for leadership, leading diverse teams, and non-traditional career paths Articles references in this episode:

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]]> Sun, 9 Apr 2023 18:36:48 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Erika Monae Lewis, Erika Monae, Kevin Davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/s3-e4-preparing-for-leadership-leading-diverse-teams-and-non-traditional-career-paths-KDCftubf Articles references in this episode:

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]]> S3:E4 | Preparing for leadership, leading diverse teams, and non-traditional career paths Erika Monae Lewis, Erika Monae, Kevin Davis 00:53:16 Kevin and Erika host another "spitting bars" episode covering three articles in the news related to ways to transition into leadership, are you ready to lead a diverse team, and ensure you provide non-linear career paths for your team members. The pandemic has taught many leaders they must be agile and always think ahead, as team members are no longer just staying around for the sake of it. Are you positioning yourself for leadership BEFORE the role or opportunities are presented? If not, you should be. Being Black or being a man or a woman alone doesn't qualify you to lead diverse teams, but checking your biases and being open to new prospective, and becoming a DEI practitioner helps. Lastly, gone are the days when your job dictated your career path. Companies are looking for creative ways to give team members opportunities to grow within the organization, reducing the risk of institutional knowledge walking out of the door. Check it out and let us know what you think. Kevin and Erika host another "spitting bars" episode covering three articles in the news related to ways to transition into leadership, are you ready to lead a diverse team, and ensure you provide non-linear career paths for your team members. The pandemic has taught many leaders they must be agile and always think ahead, as team members are no longer just staying around for the sake of it. Are you positioning yourself for leadership BEFORE the role or opportunities are presented? If not, you should be. Being Black or being a man or a woman alone doesn't qualify you to lead diverse teams, but checking your biases and being open to new prospective, and becoming a DEI practitioner helps. Lastly, gone are the days when your job dictated your career path. Companies are looking for creative ways to give team members opportunities to grow within the organization, reducing the risk of institutional knowledge walking out of the door. Check it out and let us know what you think. belonging, inclusion, career coaching, equity, career development, leadership, diversity no full 4 3 897d9850-88b7-425e-ad18-9c7175e2bf88 S3E3: Elizabeth Kemp Caulder- Leading Intentionally and with Purpose About Elizabeth Kemp Caulder

Elizabeth Kemp Caulder is a seasoned brand marketing professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. She has held various executive leadership positions at prominent agencies and has worked with some of the largest and most recognizable brands in the world. As the founder and chief brand strategist of THE PHOENIX Lifestyle Marketing Group, Elizabeth leads her team in providing expert brand strategy and marketing services to Fortune 500 clients.

Elizabeth's Reads

]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2023 03:14:16 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Elizabeth Kemp Caulder, Kevin Davis, Erika Monae) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/s3e3-elizabeth-kemp-caulder-6IXshM4j About Elizabeth Kemp Caulder

Elizabeth Kemp Caulder is a seasoned brand marketing professional with over two decades of experience in the industry. She has held various executive leadership positions at prominent agencies and has worked with some of the largest and most recognizable brands in the world. As the founder and chief brand strategist of THE PHOENIX Lifestyle Marketing Group, Elizabeth leads her team in providing expert brand strategy and marketing services to Fortune 500 clients.

Elizabeth's Reads

]]> S3E3: Elizabeth Kemp Caulder- Leading Intentionally and with Purpose Elizabeth Kemp Caulder, Kevin Davis, Erika Monae 00:56:17 Marketing leader and CEO, Elizabeth Kemp Caulder stops by the League of Leaders to share what it means to lead intentionally and with purpose. Launching the Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing Group wasn't a goal of hers but she took an available opportunity and the bet paid off. Elizabeth shares how men can be better advocates for women in the workplace and act as conduits for change. She talks about her new appointment as head of marketing for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the types of projects she's working on and what's next. The group talks about the challenges of leading communications and marketing in Greek organizations accounting for variances in experiences, eras, and stakeholder groups. Elizabeth lets us in on a secret, she's a doomsday prepper! Marketing leader and CEO, Elizabeth Kemp Caulder stops by the League of Leaders to share what it means to lead intentionally and with purpose. Launching the Phoenix Lifestyle Marketing Group wasn't a goal of hers but she took an available opportunity and the bet paid off. Elizabeth shares how men can be better advocates for women in the workplace and act as conduits for change. She talks about her new appointment as head of marketing for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the types of projects she's working on and what's next. The group talks about the challenges of leading communications and marketing in Greek organizations accounting for variances in experiences, eras, and stakeholder groups. Elizabeth lets us in on a secret, she's a doomsday prepper! elizabeth kemp caulder, phoenix lifestyle marketing group, zeta phi beta no full 3 3 c927930c-894e-4aee-9228-5a5407c55ee6 S3E2: New Year New Me, the D9, Deion Sanders, and the Unexpected Leader Spitting Bars! Kevin and Erika kick off 2023 celebrating "Founders' Week" within the NPHC fraternities and sororities, and Deion Sanders' controversial decision to leave Jackson State University to lead the Colorado University football program as head coach and how to determine when it's time for you to transition to your next role. 1) What do you hope to learn in the new role, 2) what type of work do you want to do, and 3) what does success look like to know it's time to enter the next phase of your career journey? Next, Kevin and Erika discuss Jacqueline Baker's book "The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You." Did you fall into leadership or inherit a leadership position? If so, now what? Jacqueline Baker outlines actionable steps to take control of your new leadership role, be an effective leader, and show up for others. 

]]> Sun, 8 Jan 2023 21:13:05 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Erika Monae, Kevin Davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/s3e2-new-year-new-me-the-d9-deion-sanders-and-the-unexpected-leader-G13VQqEw Spitting Bars! Kevin and Erika kick off 2023 celebrating "Founders' Week" within the NPHC fraternities and sororities, and Deion Sanders' controversial decision to leave Jackson State University to lead the Colorado University football program as head coach and how to determine when it's time for you to transition to your next role. 1) What do you hope to learn in the new role, 2) what type of work do you want to do, and 3) what does success look like to know it's time to enter the next phase of your career journey? Next, Kevin and Erika discuss Jacqueline Baker's book "The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You." Did you fall into leadership or inherit a leadership position? If so, now what? Jacqueline Baker outlines actionable steps to take control of your new leadership role, be an effective leader, and show up for others. 

]]> S3E2: New Year New Me, the D9, Deion Sanders, and the Unexpected Leader Erika Monae, Kevin Davis 01:07:00 Spitting Bars! Kevin and Erika kick off 2023 celebrating "Founders' Week" within the NPHC fraternities and sororities, and Deion Sanders' controversial decision to leave Jackson State University to lead the Colorado University football program as head coach and how to determine when it's time for you to transition to your next role. 1) What do you hope to learn in the new role, 2) what type of work do you want to do, and 3) what does success look like to know it's time to enter the next phase of your career journey? Next, Kevin and Erika discuss Jacqueline Baker's book "The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You." Did you fall into leadership or inherit a leadership position? If so, now what? Jacqueline Baker outlines actionable steps to take control of your new leadership role, be an effective leader, and show up for others. Spitting Bars! Kevin and Erika kick off 2023 celebrating "Founders' Week" within the NPHC fraternities and sororities, and Deion Sanders' controversial decision to leave Jackson State University to lead the Colorado University football program as head coach and how to determine when it's time for you to transition to your next role. 1) What do you hope to learn in the new role, 2) what type of work do you want to do, and 3) what does success look like to know it's time to enter the next phase of your career journey? Next, Kevin and Erika discuss Jacqueline Baker's book "The Unexpected Leader: Discovering the Leader Within You." Did you fall into leadership or inherit a leadership position? If so, now what? Jacqueline Baker outlines actionable steps to take control of your new leadership role, be an effective leader, and show up for others. nike, football, delta sigma theta, unexpected leader, emotion by design, kappa alpha psi, jacqueline baker, alpha kappa alpha, hbcu, greg hoffman, jackson state university, deion sanders, nphc, phi beta sigma, detroit, zeta phi beta no full 2 3 0d62e42d-3d98-4a53-bf5d-3b0b31575cf5 S3E1: Where the heck have we been and who is Erika Monae? Erika's Reads

Kevin's Reads

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:15:51 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/s3-where-the-heck-have-we-been-and-who-is-erika-monae-MexjqMG4 Erika's Reads

Kevin's Reads

]]> S3E1: Where the heck have we been and who is Erika Monae? League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand 00:36:42 The League of Leaders returns after a professional development and educational break at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois, a new role, and lots of rest, with a new host, Erika Monae! Find out what we've been up to, what's new with the show, and what books we've been reading. We've missed you, but we are back! The League of Leaders returns after a professional development and educational break at the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois, a new role, and lots of rest, with a new host, Erika Monae! Find out what we've been up to, what's new with the show, and what books we've been reading. We've missed you, but we are back! book club, professional development, networking, chicago, accountability partners, personal development, detroit no full 1 3 eec5dc51-3480-4473-9c69-6ce890aa8eb9 Dr. Charles Davis, Jr. | The Youth, what they see is what they will be. Connect with Charles Davis on Linkedin

Charles' Website

Charles' favorite book

]]> Sun, 18 Apr 2021 03:30:29 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Charles Davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/dr-charles-davis-jr-the-youth-what-they-see-is-what-they-will-be-OD17PQoQ Connect with Charles Davis on Linkedin

Charles' Website

Charles' favorite book

]]> Dr. Charles Davis, Jr. | The Youth, what they see is what they will be. Charles Davis 00:58:01 Dayton, Ohio-native, now Louisvillian, Dr. Charles C. Davis, Jr., sits down with the League of Leaders to share his journey from an aspiring computer scientist at Eastern Michigan University through many peaks and valleys in the nonprofit sector and public school sector and back to nonprofit life. Growing up in a household full of educators, Charles wanted nothing to do with the career path but could not deny his calling and served in various capacities at Cincinnati and Jefferson County (Kentucky) Public School Systems. Charles has devoted his career to working hard and advocating for educational equity on behalf of students. Charles is a certified diversity professional and currently serves as Director of Comprehensive Services at Evole502, an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville, and owner of CCD Consulting. Dayton, Ohio-native, now Louisvillian, Dr. Charles C. Davis, Jr., sits down with the League of Leaders to share his journey from an aspiring computer scientist at Eastern Michigan University through many peaks and valleys in the nonprofit sector and public school sector and back to nonprofit life. Growing up in a household full of educators, Charles wanted nothing to do with the career path but could not deny his calling and served in various capacities at Cincinnati and Jefferson County (Kentucky) Public School Systems. Charles has devoted his career to working hard and advocating for educational equity on behalf of students. Charles is a certified diversity professional and currently serves as Director of Comprehensive Services at Evole502, an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville, and owner of CCD Consulting. charles davis, ohio, university of louisville, evolve502, eastern michigan university, alpha phi alpha, 100 black men of america, dayton, louisville no full 5 2 e28697e5-5fc5-4de2-92dc-86bfb0413224 Aisha J. Thomas, MA, JD: Imported From Detroit; Advocating for Others and Building Wealth The Thomas Agency

AJT Law

Aisha's favorite books

]]> Sun, 28 Mar 2021 02:39:55 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Aisha J Thomas) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/aisha-j-thomas-ma-jd-imported-from-detroit-advocating-for-others-and-building-wealth-nPtVi0o8 The Thomas Agency

AJT Law

Aisha's favorite books

]]> Aisha J. Thomas, MA, JD: Imported From Detroit; Advocating for Others and Building Wealth Aisha J Thomas 01:04:17 [Women's History Month 2021] Detroit native, now Atlantan, Aisha J. Thomas, JD sits down with the League of Leaders to share her path from Detroit's Cass Technical High School with dreams of becoming a medical doctor and finding her way down another path, real estate. Aisha's commercial real estate practice retains a presence in Detroit and has since grown to California and Georgia where she resides. Aisha shares insights on Detroit's resurgence a decade beyond the great recession and its bankruptcy proceedings. Aisha is committed to fighting and advocating for fair housing and opportunities in Atlanta and serves on numerous boards and commissions to carry out the work and implement change. On Juneteenth 2020, Aisha launched AJT Law, a firm focused on contracts, mediations, and landlord/tenant matters. AJT Law has a mission to help clients make sounds decisions before contracts are signed. [Women's History Month 2021] Detroit native, now Atlantan, Aisha J. Thomas, JD sits down with the League of Leaders to share her path from Detroit's Cass Technical High School with dreams of becoming a medical doctor and finding her way down another path, real estate. Aisha's commercial real estate practice retains a presence in Detroit and has since grown to California and Georgia where she resides. Aisha shares insights on Detroit's resurgence a decade beyond the great recession and its bankruptcy proceedings. Aisha is committed to fighting and advocating for fair housing and opportunities in Atlanta and serves on numerous boards and commissions to carry out the work and implement change. On Juneteenth 2020, Aisha launched AJT Law, a firm focused on contracts, mediations, and landlord/tenant matters. AJT Law has a mission to help clients make sounds decisions before contracts are signed. law, minority owned business, cass tech, the thomas agency, woman owned business, community development, contact law, wayne state university, real estate, university of detroit mercy, atlanta, women's history month, detroit, detroit public schools, ajt law no full 4 2 c66da0c9-c4b5-4352-85be-4e19394d1e0d Dr. Syleecia: Your North Star, Truth and Resilience Dr. Syleecia's website

Her latest book. The Resilience Factor. How to face adversity, trauma, and tragedy like a superhero

Dr. Syleecia's favorite books

]]> Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:16:58 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Dr. Syleecia Thompson) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/dr-syleecia-your-north-star-truth-and-resilience-vAu3rP3z Dr. Syleecia's website

Her latest book. The Resilience Factor. How to face adversity, trauma, and tragedy like a superhero

Dr. Syleecia's favorite books

]]> Dr. Syleecia: Your North Star, Truth and Resilience Dr. Syleecia Thompson 00:56:38 Women's History Month 2021: Chicago-native, eductor and entertainment executive Dr. Syleecia sits down with the League of Leaders to discuss how she fell into the music industry, shares her experiences as an author, professor at Berkely College, offers advice on how to monetize your brand, and more. Dr. Syleecia did not see the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to slow down, but an opportunity to extend her creative endeavors into additional revenue streams and completing her latest book, "The Resilience Factor," and producing web series entitled "The Startup with Dr. Syleecia," and "The Making of a Woman on FoxSoul" for her sister, songstress Syleena Johnson. Dr. Syleecia is a straight-shooter whose north star is the truth and resilience. Women's History Month 2021: Chicago-native, eductor and entertainment executive Dr. Syleecia sits down with the League of Leaders to discuss how she fell into the music industry, shares her experiences as an author, professor at Berkely College, offers advice on how to monetize your brand, and more. Dr. Syleecia did not see the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to slow down, but an opportunity to extend her creative endeavors into additional revenue streams and completing her latest book, "The Resilience Factor," and producing web series entitled "The Startup with Dr. Syleecia," and "The Making of a Woman on FoxSoul" for her sister, songstress Syleena Johnson. Dr. Syleecia is a straight-shooter whose north star is the truth and resilience. the making of a woman, dyg management company, resilience factor, syleecia thompson, berkeley college, dr syleecia, zeta phi beta sorority no full 3 2 71e88337-73a8-4293-a5d3-96eb6d668975 Karinda L. Washington: From Detroit to DC, Your Talent Will Make Room for You
  • Karinda on Linkedin
  • Karinda's favorite fiction book: The Color Purple
  • Karinda's favorite non-fiction book: Rise
    • ]]>     Sat, 13 Mar 2021 19:00:40 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Karinda L Washington) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/karinda-washington-your-talent-will-make-room-for-you-sHWDuXfR
  • Karinda on Linkedin
  • Karinda's favorite fiction book: The Color Purple
  • Karinda's favorite non-fiction book: Rise
    • ]]>     Karinda L. Washington: From Detroit to DC, Your Talent Will Make Room for You Karinda L Washington 01:01:15 Women's History Month 2021: Detroit-native Karinda L. Washington sits down with the League of Leaders on March 13th (known to Detroiters as 313 Day) to discuss her road to making history at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as its Acting Assistant Secretary for Partnership Engagement. Karinda's background in community engagement and building meaningful relationships paved the way for her to run for Detroit City Council two times. While her runs for public office in Detroit were unsuccessful, Karinda had no idea her experiences were setting her up for something greater in public service and community engagement. Showing up for her first professional interview out of college with blue-glitter lipstick and flashy frames, someone took a gamble on her and it paid off. Karinda is the epitome of the saying "your talent will make room for you." Women's History Month 2021: Detroit-native Karinda L. Washington sits down with the League of Leaders on March 13th (known to Detroiters as 313 Day) to discuss her road to making history at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as its Acting Assistant Secretary for Partnership Engagement. Karinda's background in community engagement and building meaningful relationships paved the way for her to run for Detroit City Council two times. While her runs for public office in Detroit were unsuccessful, Karinda had no idea her experiences were setting her up for something greater in public service and community engagement. Showing up for her first professional interview out of college with blue-glitter lipstick and flashy frames, someone took a gamble on her and it paid off. Karinda is the epitome of the saying "your talent will make room for you." harvard university, us department of homeland security, harvard kennedy school, karinda washington, eastern michigan university, martin luther king high school, emu black alumni, michigan legal services, wayne state university, detroit, detroit public schools no full 2 2     49b02c91-4fcd-4f66-856f-59abd85d5d29 Tequilla Lopez: Advocating for Yourself and Others in the Workplace
  • Tequilla on LinkedIn
  • Tequilla's favorite book. "The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table" by Minda Harts
    • ]]>     Sun, 7 Mar 2021 22:16:34 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Kevin Davis, Tequilla Lopez) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/tequilla-lopez-advocating-for-yourself-and-others-in-the-workplace-X4GPNNkQ
  • Tequilla on LinkedIn
  • Tequilla's favorite book. "The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table" by Minda Harts
    • ]]>     Tequilla Lopez: Advocating for Yourself and Others in the Workplace Kevin Davis, Tequilla Lopez 01:05:11 Women's History Month 2021: Chicago native and diversity and inclusion expert, Tequilla Lopez sits down with the League of Leaders to discuss the power of relationships when it comes to advocating for yourself and others in the workplace. She shares how showing her skills and not being tied to a title led her from a role at the YMCA of the USA to Best Buy, the world's largest consumer retailer. Tequilla also shares advice for companies looking to bolster their diversity efforts. Women's History Month 2021: Chicago native and diversity and inclusion expert, Tequilla Lopez sits down with the League of Leaders to discuss the power of relationships when it comes to advocating for yourself and others in the workplace. She shares how showing her skills and not being tied to a title led her from a role at the YMCA of the USA to Best Buy, the world's largest consumer retailer. Tequilla also shares advice for companies looking to bolster their diversity efforts. university of illinois, retail, diversity and inclusion, chicago, alpha kappa alpha, chicago public schools, best buy, women's history month no full 1 2     4e42ecaa-4170-479d-8dd3-02f2d27309b8 [Season One Finale] Toni Lowe: Preparing Yourself for Leadership The Corporate Tea Website

    Toni's Reading List

    Toni's favorite book: How Exceptional Black Women Lead: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating Phenomenal Success in Career and in Life

    ]]>     Sun, 11 Oct 2020 17:35:00 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Toni Lowe) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/season-one-finale-toni-lowe-preparing-yourself-for-leadership-FKcuJvBJ The Corporate Tea Website

    Toni's Reading List

    Toni's favorite book: How Exceptional Black Women Lead: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating Phenomenal Success in Career and in Life

    ]]>     [Season One Finale] Toni Lowe: Preparing Yourself for Leadership Toni Lowe 01:01:20 As season one of the League of Leaders podcast comes to a close, Corporate diversity and inclusion, strategist and coach, Toni Lowe, talks about her career path and lessons learned along the way. Toni joins us to discuss how to prepare yourself for leadership, assess all the pieces on the corporate chessboard, executive presence, and protect your peace through strategic career moves. Bonus: What is Toni's take on the recent season of Married At First Sight? Find out in this week's episode. As season one of the League of Leaders podcast comes to a close, Corporate diversity and inclusion, strategist and coach, Toni Lowe, talks about her career path and lessons learned along the way. Toni joins us to discuss how to prepare yourself for leadership, assess all the pieces on the corporate chessboard, executive presence, and protect your peace through strategic career moves. Bonus: What is Toni's take on the recent season of Married At First Sight? Find out in this week's episode. powher moves, diversity and inclusion, toni lowe, delta sigma theta, dallas, leadership, the corporate tea no full 14 1     9a8cd8ed-a406-421a-8d26-ccd88f0f44d7 Erika Monae Lewis: Networking on Purpose The Erika Monae Group

    The Erika Monae Group, LLC on Instagram

    Erika Monae Lewis on LinkedIn

    Favorite Book: Braving the Widerness by Brené Brown

    ]]>     Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:45:01 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (erika monae lewis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/erika-monae-lewis-networking-on-purpose-e9kmXU4g The Erika Monae Group

    The Erika Monae Group, LLC on Instagram

    Erika Monae Lewis on LinkedIn

    Favorite Book: Braving the Widerness by Brené Brown

    ]]>     Erika Monae Lewis: Networking on Purpose erika monae lewis 01:00:05 Erika Monae Lewis of the Erika Monae Group and Networking on Purpose joins us to discuss stepping back and starting over to shift from one career focus to another. A ten-year veteran in Human Resources and leadership coaching, Erika shares techniques to network on purpose to improve your personal brand, build relationships, and get what you desire. The entrepreneur opens up about balancing motherhood, protecting contracts, and managing projects. Erika also shares her excitement as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., of which she is a member, celebrates 100 years of Finer womanhood. Erika Monae Lewis of the Erika Monae Group and Networking on Purpose joins us to discuss stepping back and starting over to shift from one career focus to another. A ten-year veteran in Human Resources and leadership coaching, Erika shares techniques to network on purpose to improve your personal brand, build relationships, and get what you desire. The entrepreneur opens up about balancing motherhood, protecting contracts, and managing projects. Erika also shares her excitement as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., of which she is a member, celebrates 100 years of Finer womanhood. erika monae group, career coaching, entrepreneurship, erika monae lewis, networking on purpose, zeta phi beta sorority, finer womanhood, detroit, human resources no full 13 1     ec2233ee-1dd9-4dbb-9059-e485396c44b7 Jacqueline Baker: Just Start! Entrepreneurship + a career at the same time.
  • Jacqueline’s Podcast- Just Start: From Ideas to Action
  • Jacqueline M. Baker Redefining Leadership
  • Scarlet Communications

    • Jacqueline’s Favorite Books

    ]]>     Mon, 17 Aug 2020 03:04:16 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Jacqueline Baker) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/jacqueline-baker-just-start-entrepreunership-a-career-at-the-same-time-YdPvD9J_
  • Jacqueline’s Podcast- Just Start: From Ideas to Action
  • Jacqueline M. Baker Redefining Leadership
  • Scarlet Communications

    • Jacqueline’s Favorite Books

    ]]>     Jacqueline Baker: Just Start! Entrepreneurship + a career at the same time. Jacqueline Baker 01:08:12 Detroit-born nternational leadership and etiquette expert, Jacqueline M. Baker joins us to talk about her journey from event planner at Wayne State University, to launching her own events company which eventually morphed into Scarlet Communications. Jacqueline discusses importantance of black professionals in the fundraising and development spaces, as well as the importance of brutal honesty when serving on nonprofit boards. Jacqueline also shares how she manages her full-time career while running muliple businesses and her own podcast. Detroit-born nternational leadership and etiquette expert, Jacqueline M. Baker joins us to talk about her journey from event planner at Wayne State University, to launching her own events company which eventually morphed into Scarlet Communications. Jacqueline discusses importantance of black professionals in the fundraising and development spaces, as well as the importance of brutal honesty when serving on nonprofit boards. Jacqueline also shares how she manages her full-time career while running muliple businesses and her own podcast. etiquette, jacqueline m baker, entrepreneurship, cass technical high school, just start: from ideas to action, wayne state university, detroit, scarlet communications, leadership no full 12 1     00cc0a60-ead5-41b7-aaa1-a52ad93e1b34 Keith Perrin: Co-Founding FUBU & Creating Your Own Lane The FUBU Collection

    FUBU Radio

    Think and Grow Rich

    The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    ]]>     Sat, 25 Jul 2020 02:39:44 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Keith Perrin) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/keith-perrin-fubu-creating-your-own-lane-XOggN01Y The FUBU Collection

    FUBU Radio

    Think and Grow Rich

    The Autobiography of Malcolm X

    ]]>     Keith Perrin: Co-Founding FUBU & Creating Your Own Lane Keith Perrin 01:11:21 Keith Perrin discusses his role in the co-founding of the 90s & 00s apparel megabrand, FUBU (For Us By Us). Keith talks about his original career goals as a real estate manager in New York City, his very brief stint as a drug dealer, and his ultimate decision to become an entrepreneur along with friends, Daymond John, J. Alexander Martin, and Carlton Brown to launch FUBU. Keith shares how the brand landed LL Cool J as an ambassador and more. Learn about Keith's latest venture, FUBU Radio, his experience as a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and sage advice for today's aspiring entrepreneurs. Keith Perrin discusses his role in the co-founding of the 90s & 00s apparel megabrand, FUBU (For Us By Us). Keith talks about his original career goals as a real estate manager in New York City, his very brief stint as a drug dealer, and his ultimate decision to become an entrepreneur along with friends, Daymond John, J. Alexander Martin, and Carlton Brown to launch FUBU. Keith shares how the brand landed LL Cool J as an ambassador and more. Learn about Keith's latest venture, FUBU Radio, his experience as a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and sage advice for today's aspiring entrepreneurs. kevin davis, keith perrin, hip hop, ll cool j, entrepreneurship, daymond john, apparel, new york, 1914, fubu, fubu radio, phi beta sigma, queens yes full 11 1     192ff5f4-bc85-4bef-a2d5-72ea4c7cd5c7 Zo! Pivoting Careers & Following Your Passion. Zo!'s website

    Zo!'s dope t-shirts

    Zo!'s favorite books

    ]]>     Sat, 27 Jun 2020 22:48:15 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Lorenzo Ferguson, Zo!) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/zo-pivoting-careers-following-your-passion-ndJOnrY3 Zo!'s website

    Zo!'s dope t-shirts

    Zo!'s favorite books

    ]]>     Zo! Pivoting Careers & Following Your Passion. Lorenzo Ferguson, Zo! 00:53:12 Metro-Detroit raised musician Zo! joins us to open up about his pivots from music to sports to music to teaching and back to music again. Zo! talks about being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, producing music for Black Dynamite and the Sherman Showcase, teaching special needs students, and how it's always time for the percolator! Metro-Detroit raised musician Zo! joins us to open up about his pivots from music to sports to music to teaching and back to music again. Zo! talks about being drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays, producing music for Black Dynamite and the Sherman Showcase, teaching special needs students, and how it's always time for the percolator! the foreign exhange, lorenzo ferguson, zo!, st. martin deporres, detroit yes full 10 1     f2fdd161-c693-4d01-b058-2bf34be05e8f Watchen Nyanue: Advocating for Yourself During the New Civil Rights Movement I Choose The Ladder website

    I Choose The Ladder Podcast

    Watchen's Favorite Book: The Success Principles

    ]]>     Mon, 15 Jun 2020 15:00:19 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Watchen Nyanue) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/watchen-nyanue-advocating-for-yourself-during-the-new-civil-rights-movement-V1ugb2bQ I Choose The Ladder website

    I Choose The Ladder Podcast

    Watchen's Favorite Book: The Success Principles

    ]]>     Watchen Nyanue: Advocating for Yourself During the New Civil Rights Movement Watchen Nyanue 00:54:25 Marketing professional Watchen Nyanyue joins us and shares tips and perspectives on how to advocate for yourself during the New Civil Rights Movement that companies are responding to in the wake of the unjust death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. What does Black Lives Matter look like in the workplace? What's in it for entrepreneurs? Bonus: Is Watchen on Team Issa or Team Molly on HBO's Insecure? Marketing professional Watchen Nyanyue joins us and shares tips and perspectives on how to advocate for yourself during the New Civil Rights Movement that companies are responding to in the wake of the unjust death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. What does Black Lives Matter look like in the workplace? What's in it for entrepreneurs? Bonus: Is Watchen on Team Issa or Team Molly on HBO's Insecure? professional development, george floyd, chicago, black professionals, issa rae, coronavirus, watchen nyanue, personal development, detroit, mentorship, insecure yes full 9 1     ad9e3000-44fe-4f2e-80f9-0725a4ba8aef Marion Malcome, LCSW: Mental Health in the time of George Floyd & COVID19 Marion's Mental Health Resources:

     

    ]]>     Sun, 7 Jun 2020 22:32:40 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Marion Malcome) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/marion-malcome-lcsw-mental-health-in-the-time-of-george-floyd-covid19-gal42xWA Marion's Mental Health Resources:

     

    ]]>     Marion Malcome, LCSW: Mental Health in the time of George Floyd & COVID19 Marion Malcome 00:39:44 Chicago-based licensed clinical social worker, Marion Malcome joins us to discuss mental health during times of civil unrest and COVID19. Marion shares ways to disconnect from the digital world and also how to advocate for yourself while speaking up for other black professionals in the workplace. Chicago-based licensed clinical social worker, Marion Malcome joins us to discuss mental health during times of civil unrest and COVID19. Marion shares ways to disconnect from the digital world and also how to advocate for yourself while speaking up for other black professionals in the workplace. covid 19, george floyd, mental health, behavioral health, black psycologists, self care, therapy no full 8 1     e7373abc-bf8b-4b18-b2c3-891f646104c5 Lt. Col. Adrian Massey: It's not where you start, but where you land Adrian's book of poetry: A Soldier’s Poetic Response, A Slice of His Life…

    Adrian's favorite book: The Prophet by Khalil Gilbran

    ]]>     Sat, 16 May 2020 22:26:36 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Adrian Massey) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/lt-col-adrian-massey-its-not-where-you-start-but-where-you-land-MI5GEE8k Adrian's book of poetry: A Soldier’s Poetic Response, A Slice of His Life…

    Adrian's favorite book: The Prophet by Khalil Gilbran

    ]]>     Lt. Col. Adrian Massey: It's not where you start, but where you land Adrian Massey 00:50:26 Adrian's path to becoming a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army began by graduating from high school with a 2.0 GPA and 14 ACT score. The power of mentorship, professional advocacy, and military deployments changed his life. Adrian's path to becoming a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army began by graduating from high school with a 2.0 GPA and 14 ACT score. The power of mentorship, professional advocacy, and military deployments changed his life. adrian massey, army, eastern michigan university, military no full 7 1     28de0f16-644b-4137-8378-8e7a5c75facd Keisha Jordan: Creatively Taking on Lupus and the Arts Lupus Foundation of America

    Keisha's Lupus Awareness Instagram

    Keisha's website

    Keisha's online shop for textiles and fabrics

    Her current read: The Seed In You

    Keisha's favorite podcasts

     

    ]]>     Sat, 9 May 2020 23:52:21 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/keisha-jordan-creatively-taking-on-lupus-and-the-arts-TqVqJT2d Lupus Foundation of America

    Keisha's Lupus Awareness Instagram

    Keisha's website

    Keisha's online shop for textiles and fabrics

    Her current read: The Seed In You

    Keisha's favorite podcasts

     

    ]]>     Keisha Jordan: Creatively Taking on Lupus and the Arts League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand 00:51:53 May is Lupus Awareness Month and veteran advertising creative director Keisha Jordan chats with us about her professional career, her battle with lupus, and using her creative talents to inspire others. May is Lupus Awareness Month and veteran advertising creative director Keisha Jordan chats with us about her professional career, her battle with lupus, and using her creative talents to inspire others. no full 6 1     899c5ec3-59ca-40fd-b13e-7a3722dc4324 Erik "Apollo Brown" Stephens: The Business of Beats Apollo Brown's Mello Music Group page

    Apollo Brown's Twitter

    Apollo Brown's Facebook

    Apollo Brown's Instagram

    ]]>     Sun, 3 May 2020 05:00:11 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (erik stephens, apollo brown) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/erik-apollo-brown-stephens-the-business-of-beats-8yz0M6dK Apollo Brown's Mello Music Group page

    Apollo Brown's Twitter

    Apollo Brown's Facebook

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    ]]>     Erik "Apollo Brown" Stephens: The Business of Beats erik stephens, apollo brown 00:53:01 Detroit-based beatmaker and producer Erik "Apollo Brown" Stephens chats with us about his long journey to a contract with Mello Music Group, developing his craft, networking, adversity, having a supportive spouse, and being present. Detroit-based beatmaker and producer Erik "Apollo Brown" Stephens chats with us about his long journey to a contract with Mello Music Group, developing his craft, networking, adversity, having a supportive spouse, and being present. apollo brown, erik stephens, producer, music, mello music group, hip hip, detroit yes full 5 1     bacf83a6-b1b2-48d9-a576-4891e6a52832 COVID-19 & Caring For Yourself as a Leader Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:11:03 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Kevin Davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/042520-covid-19-caring-for-yourself-as-a-leader-0Umjehob COVID-19 & Caring For Yourself as a Leader Kevin Davis 00:26:10 What is a leader to do during shelter-in-place orders? What do you do when you're used to being busy and find yourself with tons of free time on your hands? We're used to having all the answers, but right now we don't. I share my tips on how to recenter yourself during these uncertain times. What is a leader to do during shelter-in-place orders? What do you do when you're used to being busy and find yourself with tons of free time on your hands? We're used to having all the answers, but right now we don't. I share my tips on how to recenter yourself during these uncertain times. covid-19, coronavirus, mental health, self care, leadership no full 4 1 13ccb7ae-db73-43c4-84ea-62aa14c05860 Daidria Grayson: Marketing for the Culture Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:36:22 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (Daidria Grayson, Kevin Davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/daidria-JujMH_gp Daidria Grayson: Marketing for the Culture Daidria Grayson, Kevin Davis 00:46:56 Marketing and advertising veteran, native-Detroiter Daidria Grayson chats with the League of Leaders podcast to discuss being a black face in traditionally white spaces, representation matters, self-determination and doing it for the culture. Marketing and advertising veteran, native-Detroiter Daidria Grayson chats with the League of Leaders podcast to discuss being a black face in traditionally white spaces, representation matters, self-determination and doing it for the culture. advertising, renaissance high school, branding, marketing, detroit no full 3 1 7fe8653a-5021-477c-bf01-e480418b0364 What is the League of Leaders podcast about? Thu, 2 Apr 2020 04:17:23 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/0101-what-is-the-league-of-leaders-podcast-about-0D94pwdC What is the League of Leaders podcast about? League of Leaders a Kevin Davis Brand 00:05:11 An introduction of the League of Leaders podcast and what listeners can expect. An introduction of the League of Leaders podcast and what listeners can expect. no full 2 1 1c89eba6-72cc-40ca-a124-80a339fe9e30 Ruth Davis Beauty: The Business of Beauty www.ruthdavisbeauty.com

    www.instagram.com/ruthdavisbeauty

    www.facebook.com/ruthdavisbeauty

    ]]>     Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:09:33 +0000 kevin@kevindavisbrand.com (ruth davis) https://listen.leagueofleaders.org/episodes/0100-league-of-leaders-ruth-davis-beauty-lPybCXuC www.ruthdavisbeauty.com

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    ]]>     Ruth Davis Beauty: The Business of Beauty ruth davis 00:43:56 League of Leaders podcast chats with Ruth Davis of Ruth Davis Beauty to discuss makeup artistry, freelancing, small business ownership, and more. League of Leaders podcast chats with Ruth Davis of Ruth Davis Beauty to discuss makeup artistry, freelancing, small business ownership, and more. small business, black women, entrepreneurship, chicago, make up artistry no full 1 1