Episodi

  • Building A Strong Staff

    Building A Strong Staff
    Oct 15 2026
    Dr. Josiah Jackson, an educational excellence speaker and author at Jay Limited LLC with 35+ years of experience teaching in public, private, charter, and home school settings, discusses the challenges in the educational system. Dr. Jackson describes ongoing challenges in education including absenteeism, budget deficits, staff and student mental wellbeing, school closures, distance/hybrid learning, and revolving staff, and explains why team cohesion is essential for a successful school year. She highlights the "honeymoon" period at the start of the year and stresses consistent communication, encouragement, balancing strong and struggling staff, and using icebreakers, scenario-based activities, potlucks, and Culture Days to build relationships and celebrate diversity. She also discusses her books Come Get These Kids (written during 2020 school shutdowns) and Show Up With Excellence (focused on respect and dignity). Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Topic Intro 01:59 Behind the Scenes in Schools 05:36 Honeymoon Period Explained 08:00 Keeping Staff Motivated 10:02 Rebuilding Dysfunctional Teams 12:29 Listening and Icebreakers 16:02 Culture Day and Celebrations 18:22 Travel and Global Education 20:27 Books and Their Message 24:35 Where to Find Dr Josiah 26:21 Host Wrap Up and Close Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dr Josiah Jackson, you can reach her via her website (https://drjosiahj.com ), via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/survivingtheschoolsystem), or via her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahjackson ). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    28 min
  • The Power of Reinvention

    The Power of Reinvention
    Oct 8 2026
    Dr. Tanisha Guy, a nationally recognized thought leader with 26 years in mental health, 21 years teaching, and 17 years in private practice, discusses how setbacks can become the start of the greatest success. Dr. Guy explains pivoting into entrepreneurship coaching after being unexpectedly let go from academia and realizing clinicians aren't trained to be business owners. She shares how learning she had dyslexia (and dyscalculia) helped her understand her brain, complete her dissertation, and reframe neurodivergence as a "superpower" for spotting patterns and strategies. Dr. Guy emphasizes mindset, perception, resilience, and viewing outcomes as teachable moments—"fail fast"—and urges women to act despite imperfection: "do it afraid…done is better than perfect." Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Theme 01:48 Meet Dr Tanisha Guy 02:08 Why She Helps Clinicians 04:11 Fired From Dream Job 05:52 Setback to Entrepreneurship 07:21 Dyslexia Diagnosis 10:25 Neurodivergence Superpower 11:51 Mindset and Resilience 13:56 Fail Fast Lessons 15:17 Do It Messy Not Perfect 19:57 Where to Find Her 20:34 Closing and Subscribe Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dr Tanisha Guy, you can reach her via her website (http://www.DrTanishaGuy.com ), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/drtanishaguy/ ), via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tanisha.guy.2025 ), or via her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tanisha-guy-b612335/). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    22 min
  • When Life Changes Without Permission

    When Life Changes Without Permission
    Oct 1 2026
    Ronalda Sullivan, founder of Dream Differently, transformational speaker, author, and coach, talks about women facing disruption and possibility. Ronalda shares how unexpected life changes shaped her message, including raising a non-speaking autistic son diagnosed after evaluations at Bethesda Naval Hospital, the end of a 22-year marriage, and decades as a veteran and civil servant. She emphasizes that one painful chapter doesn't define the whole story unless you stop turning the pages, and encourages women not to lose themselves in disruption or the "fog of fear," but to ask what's possible now, feel their emotions, and move forward. She notes her son now lives independently and advises parents to research autism, seek medical evaluation, and obtain a diagnosis to access resources. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Episode Theme 01:32 Meet Ronalda Sullivan 02:41 Dream Differently Mindset 04:20 Autism Diagnosis Shock 10:43 Redefining Communication 13:38 Losing Yourself in Disruption 18:01 Feel Fear Then Act 22:14 Autism Resources for Parents 24:49 Connect and Final Takeaway Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Ronalda Sullivan, you can reach her via her website (http://ronaldasullivan.com ), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ronaldasullivan/ ), via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ronalda.sullivan ), or via her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronalda-sullivan-62b5a1194/ ). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    28 min
  • Progression vs Perfection

    Progression vs Perfection
    Sep 24 2026
    34 min
  • What Every Founder Learns the Hard Way

    What Every Founder Learns the Hard Way
    Sep 16 2026
    Gwendolyn V. Arrington, founder and CEO of Arrington Innovative Solutions, talks about scaling businesses by addressing the real bottleneck: the owner. Arrington explains that growth stalls when all execution and approvals run through one person, and advises operating like the larger company you aim to become by delegating, hiring the right people, training, documenting repeatable processes, and empowering teams with trust rather than shifting the bottleneck to approvals. She also discusses her commitment to increasing girls' confidence in STEM through camps, scholarships honoring her aunt Jimmie Nell Perkins, and potential internships, emphasizing the power of exposure and positive impact. Arrington adds that AI is a "friend" that boosts efficiency and communication skills, urging "always be learning" based on her experience from early wireless technology through 5G. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Episode Setup 00:42 Meet Gwendolyn Arrington 02:58 You Are the Bottleneck 04:45 Delegation and Building Trust 05:56 Hire the Right Circle 07:45 Operate Like the Future 10:00 Document Train Empower 13:22 Women in STEM Mission 15:09 Aunt Jimmie Nell Legacy 18:24 Scholarships and STEM Camps 24:47 AI Is Your Friend 28:00 Tech Evolution Lessons 31:01 Connect and Closing Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Gwendolyn Arrington, you can reach her via her website (https://arringtonis.com/), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/arrington_innovative_solutions/), or via her LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/gwendolynarrington). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    33 min
  • Lifestyle Medicine for Kingdom Impact

    Lifestyle Medicine for Kingdom Impact
    Sep 10 2026
    Dr. Lisa McCoy, a retired board-certified preventive and lifestyle medicine physician, explains lifestyle medicine as a mainstream subspecialty that targets root causes of chronic disease using six researched interventions—stress management, restorative sleep, strong connections with God and others, properly dosed physical activity, a whole-food plant-predominant diet, and avoiding risky substances and distractions—framed as biblically grounded. She shares a case of a Trinidadian woman whose prediabetes-related symptoms improved through dietary diversity, reduced sugar, and exercise, and notes 2025 research showing combined lifestyle interventions improved outcomes in early Alzheimer's compared with usual care. The conversation emphasizes mindset, convictions, and discipline aligned with God's purpose, and provides Dr. McCoy's resources and contact details. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Mission 00:32 Meet Dr Lisa McCoy 01:58 What Lifestyle Medicine Is 05:18 Six Biblical Pillars 07:50 Mindset and Purpose 10:14 Temple Design and Aging 11:59 Serena Prediabetes Turnaround 14:36 Whole Grains and Local Swaps 16:26 Reverse Parables and Gut Health 22:02 Lifestyle Medicine for Alzheimer's 25:47 Daniel and Mission Critical Health 29:43 Connect and Closing Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dr Lisa McCoy, you can reach her via her website (http://drlisamccoy.org), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Drlisamccoy), via Substack (drlisamccoy.substack.com), or via her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlisamccoy/ ). You can check out her YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLisaMcCoy For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    34 min
  • The Cons Of Being A Strong Woman

    The Cons Of Being A Strong Woman
    Sep 2 2026
    Tracye Robinson, a transformational wellness expert, certified naturopath, speaker, and 20-year breast cancer survivor, explores how chronic stress can hide behind capability, resilience, and responsibility. Tracye describes the "invisible burden" strong women carry while juggling roles like executive, entrepreneur, mother, and daughter, often ignoring internal warning signs. She shares her own pre-diagnosis symptoms—migraines, tension headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and digestive issues—and emphasizes listening to the body and addressing root causes. Tracye discusses regulating the nervous system by minimizing cortisol through "micro resets" (brief walks, sunlight, breathing, drinking water) and highlights the importance of boundaries, saying no or later, and emotional release to support long-term health. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Episode Theme 02:04 The Invisible Burden 03:57 How Naturopathy Helps 04:42 Stress Signs Before Diagnosis 04:58 Tracye's Cancer Wake Up Call 07:13 Listen to Your Body 09:04 Micro Resets and Cortisol 12:03 Boundaries and Saying No 15:33 Men Women and Emotions 18:16 Stress and Chronic Illness Link 20:35 Minimize Stress Take Action 22:06 Contact Info and Closing Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Tracye Robinson, you can reach her via her website (https://www.divinelotusgroup.com ), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tracyerobinsonspeaks ), via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tracyeLrobinson/ ), or via her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyerobinson/ ). You can check out her YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tracyerobinsonspeaks For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    24 min
  • AI, The Leadership Advantage

    AI, The Leadership Advantage
    Aug 26 2026
    Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton, a business transformation strategist and founder of VWH Consulting with over 35 years of experience in technology, leadership, and organizational change, discusses "From Fear to Fluency: Why Learning AI Is the New Leadership Advantage." Dr. Hamilton argues that fear of AI is understandable. Still, avoidance is risky because AI already shapes how people work and communicate, comparing its evolution to transportation from wagons to self-driving cars. She emphasizes AI as an enabler that replaces tasks, not people, and says leaders must build AI fluency to address workforce disruption, maintain human connection, and "graduate" employees from mundane work through upskilling rather than cutting roles and losing institutional knowledge. She notes many companies chase cost savings without leveraging people, and calls for more listening and application at all organizational levels. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Mission 00:46 Meet Dr Vicki 01:46 Fear of AI 02:50 AI as Enabler 05:29 Fluency for Leaders 06:56 Humans Still Matter 09:47 Tasks Not People 10:48 The Leadership Gap 12:44 Business Value Tradeoffs 16:50 Who Must Listen 19:24 How to Connect 21:48 Host Wrap Up 23:02 Final Thanks Get In Touch: If you're interested in connecting with Dr Vicki Wright Hamilton, you can reach her via her website (http://vickiwrighthamilton.com), via Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vickiwhamilton/), via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vickiwhamilton), or via her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickiwhamilton/ ). For those interested in sharing their own stories on "Chatting with the Experts," reach out to Paula Okonneh through her website at chattingwiththeexperts.com or connect via LinkedIn.
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    23 min