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This episode introduces the beginning of our Leadership and Mentoring Summer Series events. We start by announcing the opening of our Capers Leadership and Mentoring Academy.  We developed the Academy to offer comprehensive courses and activities to help participants hone their skills. Our team of experts is ready to provide the guidance, resources, and support participants need to become the leader they've always wanted to become.  We are looking forward to delivering our services through our new Academy. You can learn more by visiting our website at https://melvincapers.com/academy.

This episode introduces my book to the world.  After writing for the last 18 months, my book on leadership and mentoring principles is finally available.  I have captured these principles from my teachings in my earlier days as a military classroom instructor and on my rise to being a business department manager at a U.S. Federal Agency.  I also have online courses developed based on these principles.  So please visit my website at https://melvincapers.com to learn more about my book and our services at Capers Coaching and Consulting.  I would absolutely love to CONNECT with you!

In this episode, we look at America and how it has sunken to a place of embarrassment.  The manner in which today's government is treating its citizens is tearing the fabric of our society.  We should always remember and never forget our country was built on protest and it is our God given right to express our freedoms through protest.  Let us never forget the words of the late Congressman John Lewis.... We should always be willing to make "GOOD TROUBLE" for what is right for all Americans.

This episode chronicles Pastor Dervin Capers' vision of developing a housing community for 55 years and older homeowners.  The conversation goes deep with hopes of charting out the next steps required to begin the journey to achieving his vision.  We are happy Pastor Capers took the time to CONNECT with us on his initial plans to develop a prosperous community in his home state of Georgia.

In this episode, we will focus on helping you identify your purpose and how to set the wheels in motion to get you moving down the right path to living out that purpose.  Living out your purpose is about discovering and fulfilling your life's mission. It's about having a clear understanding of who you are, what you stand for, and what you want to achieve in life. This can be a daunting task, but it is an important one that can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. By understanding that each of us has a purpose in life,  we can begin to take steps toward living our life's true calling. If you are ready to take the first steps, then CONNECT with me at https://www.melvincapers.com.

This episode introduces one of our online courses designed to help people improve the professional development efforts.  The course focuses on steps required to establish and achieve goals.  We thought the timing of release for this course was apropos  since many started this year with their New Year's resolution, and there is a good chance that resolution no longer exists.  We realize life causes alteration and sometimes goals get reshuffled while some fall to the wayside.  Well with our course, we believe you'll be able to develop a methodology that works best for you when it comes to establishing goals.  All we're doing with the course is introducing how establishing goals are as easy as 1, 2, 3.  You can learn more about our online course catalog by CONNECTING with us on our website at www.melvincapers.com.  

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Shanelle Fields to celebrate the release of her book GRIEF MATTERS: Authentic Perspectives of Life and Loss which she co-authored  with  Vera Brown, LPC CGC, Dr. Laganna Lawrence, Esaunta Buncomb, and Deidra Addison.  When asked why she and the co-authors decided to write a book on grief, she kindly explained that the grieving process requires patience, time, and understanding.  She also said this doesn't only apply to the person experience grief.  It applies to the loved ones of the individual grieving.  Dr. Fields and her co-authors did a remarkable job presenting a case that grief matters all the time.  We were extremely pleased she took the time to CONNECT with me and my listening audience.

In this episode, we discuss steps you'll want to take to author your book. Most authors would agree the toughest part about writing a book is to start writing. We came up with a way to help soon-to-be authors ink the first words of their manuscript. We coach them using my coaching technique I call C.A.P.A.B.L.E. It's what I used to get my book manuscript started, and I can assure you, it will help you start a conversation your book will elaborate on once published. So, if you're ready to author your first steps, let CONNECT!

Welcome to season 4! This episode is my message about setting goals.  I believe it takes one simple thing to make positive strides towards your goal, and that is getting into the right mindset.  I had a great opportunity to have a conversation with one of my coaches who is a mindset mentor.  She convinced me the way people can achieve goals is to get laser focused and not allow distractions to cause you to lose your focus.  I learned from our discussion that the early morning of a day is probably the most favorable time to strengthen your mind.  Why, because it may be the most peaceful time you'll have during the day.  I truly had a great time collaborating with her on this topic.  A topic I truly love!

In this episode, we CONNECT with Shameka Harley-Chambers, a licensed clinical social worker who provides mental therapy to children.  Shameka has been a therapist since entering the field after college in 2000.  Today, she has a vision of providing services in the Southeast region of the United States with concentration in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Buckle up and let's get ready to meet this incredible professional. You won't regret that you did!

In this episode, we meet a multi-talented leader Rev. Dr. Taft Quincey Heatley who is a multi-talented man of God.  He is a husband, father, author, national speaker, life coach, pastor, flag football coach, and a dear Friend. He was kind enough to join me on my podcast to talk about his book THE PANDEMIC PASTOR. It was an absolute treat to have him on with me, and you will enjoy everything he has to offer.  Please check him out at www.taftquinceyheatley.com.

In this episode, we introduce you to our newest podcast where we provide coaching tips and techniques aimed to help listeners level up in their professional and personal lives. We will  bring guests on the podcast who will share their expertise and proven practices to help our audience LevelUP. We wanted to make this announcement on our CONNECT podcast because we really appreciate our followers and don't want you to miss a thing as we continue to Level Up!

This episode is a commentary about recent massacres at elementary schools across America. Something has to be done to protect our children, and I believe it all starts and ends at the ballot box. We all should take part in our democracy and the way we live by voting.

In this episode, we're happy to have as a return guest the Reverend Jumanne Bradford, co-founder of Engage, Enrich, Empower, Youth Project, Inc. (aka E3Y Inc).  E3Y Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring, tutoring,  and leadership services in the DC Metropolitan and Prince George’s County, Maryland area. Their goal is to provide academic support and mentoring services to the youth in their communities.  We are fortunate to call Rev Bradford a friend and are beyond delighted that he agreed to pay us a second visit so he could re-CONNECT with us and get us up to speed with his amazing journey.

This episodes introduces you to Michelle Greene-Smith, Author of the best selling book QUIT MAKING EXCUSES & LOC YOUR HAIR. It is a book written that describes the hair journey most Black women can relate to. Whether you are a college student, stay at home mom, everyday working woman, or Forbes 500 Company CEO, the book was written with you in mind.  We are please to have had the opportunity to have Michelle on with us and can't wait for you to CONNECT with her!

This video episode is a joint podcast of the UNARMORED TALK hosted by Mario P. Fields and the Capers Business Ventures CONNECT podcast with Mel Capers. Listen to two podcasters and the experience they have had since launching their podcast. Want to do a deeper dive with both podcasts? Then check them out on www.paradedeck.com.

In this video, we continue our topic of facilitating difficult discussion.  This CONNECT episode touches on tips and techniques you can use when facilitating any type of discussion that have participants guarding or defending their strong beliefs. To learn more about this topic, please visit the Capers Business Ventures website at https://cbvservices.com/home. We're glad you stopped by and can't wait to CONNECT with you!

In this episode, we're reintroduced to Ericka Kelly of Ericka Kelly Enterprises.  Ericka is a Professional Speaker | Executive Coach | Management Consultant | Leadership Expert | Retired US Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant | Federal Law Enforcement Senior Special Agent and an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team. She was very kind to have taken the time from her busy schedule to give us an update of what's been going on in her world. If you'd like to learn more about Ericka and the services she provides, please visit  https://www.erickakellyenterprises.com. You won't regret it!

In this episode, we meet an incredible woman who is full of blessings. She is Corliss Udoema, President of the Agape Love In Action, Inc. Corliss spends time in this episode proving time and time again that she is an angel because she serves all who are in need. Of those she serve, in love of serving is the love she shows for veterans. You can always learn more about Corliss and her non-profit by visiting her website at https://agapeloveinaction.com/.

This episode CONNECTS you to Mr Sherman Gillums a retired U.S. Marine officer and former senior executive at Paralyzed Veterans of America and AMVETS. For 17 years, he has fought to remove barriers to timely access to quality care and worked to reduce unemployment and suicide among the nation’s most vulnerable veterans, as well as military families and caregivers. Please check out his episode on our Capers Business Ventures CONNECT Podcast YouTube channel.