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On episode 5 Pasha interviews Zakiyrah Ficklin, the Voice of the Millennials. As an author and philanthropist, Zakiyrah genuinely seeks to help women thrive and to spread a message of loving self and others. Through the unity of women, she believes we are stronger by giving the world a sharpened insight for what a woman truly represents.   Email: Info@zakiyrahficklin.com Instagram: @Zakiyrah Facebook: Zakiyrah Ficklin Twitter: @zakiyrah

On Episode 4 Pash interviews Anthony Ford,  National Best Selling Author who has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX and has been named by Bob Guiney of the Success Today Show, as "Houston's #1 Real Estate Advisor". He has flipped and developed hundreds of Real Estate Projects for the elite Business Executives of Houston and has now simplified the art of flipping houses so that even the most common person could participate in this epic endeavor regardless of their knowledge base or experience level. Anthony became an entrepreneur at an early age; while he was just a junior in high school he began running his dad's landscaping business until he became a sophomore in college. After that Anthony went on to own 2 Real Estate companies, a Mobile Auto Detailing company and a Custard Ice Cream & Yogurt Shop; all before he was 27 years of age.  In 2014 Anthony co-authored a book with Self Made Billionaire-Dan Kennedy, entitled "Stand Apart" that instantly became a bestseller on Amazon the very same day that it was released. This book is power packed with industry secrets, from business experts from around the world, on how to create and run a business that will "Stand Apart" and "crush" your competitors. Later on that year Anthony was honored in Hollywood California by receiving the Quilly Award and being named a "National Best Selling Author" therefore becoming an elite and highly sought after author and speaker. Anthony is also passionate about philanthropy, every year he feeds the homeless for Thanksgiving and also gives out school cloths, backpacks and school supplies to poverty stricken youth in the neighborhood in which he was raised in as a child. Connect with Anthony Ford Website: www.anthonyford.net LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyford2 Twitter: @fordhustle Instagram: @forhustle Facebook: www.facebook.com/AnthonyFord   Connect with Pasha: Website: www.pashacook.com  Facebook:

In this episode Pasha talked to the leader of GrindNation Kendall Ficklin. As a purpose-driven, inspiring, and dedicated professional, Kendall Ficklin has changed the lives of thousands of individuals. For nearly twenty (20 years), Kendall has owned and operated Ficklin & Associates, Inc. In this capacity, he serves as Coach and Consultant providing, Leadership Development, Corporate Training, and Professional Development Workshops for Secondary Educational Institutes as well as Parent Engagement Seminars. While based in Atlanta, GA, Kendall has established a strong clientele and led a broad array of professional development and training sessions with major corporations such as Delta, Home Depot, Arby’s, HoneyBaked Ham, and PepsiCo, as well as workshop facilitation and coaching with AT&T, The Atlanta Dream, and United Way, respectively. As an author of four published books, Kendall continues to change the lives of others through his literary works known as: “Rise & Grind: Good Isn’t Good Enough”, “Ladies Rise & Grind: Empowering and Inspiring You to Amazing” “The Students Guide 2 GREATNESS” and his latest book, “Your Work Has to Match Your Want: Your Guide To GREAT.” As a committed servant-leader, Kendall actively advises and serves as a member of Southeastern Association of Facilitators and Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity. He is also a Certified Youth Work Methods Trainer at The David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality and is currently obtaining a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.ASc) specializing in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Phoenix. Website:www.grindnation.com  Instagram: KendallFicklin Twitter: @KendallFicklin Facebook: Kendall Ficklin

On this episode, Pasha interviews Sharon Beason and discusses money, business and taking risks. Sharon Beason began her extensive career in the corporate world as an accounting professional and designated Certified Public Account (CPA). As she continued to progress in her profession, she decided to leave her very lucrative corporate career to become an entrepreneur. In April 2006 she founded Brooklyn, New York’s first concierge company — All About Brooklyn Concierge. Between February 2006 and 2009, Sharon served as the Director of the Downtown Women’s Club – Brooklyn Chapter. She was tasked with organizing engaging and creative networking events for professional women. Sharon was instrumental in making the Brooklyn Chapter, the Club’s most successful offshoot and was declared, “one of Brooklyn’s favorite entrepreneurs” by L Magazine. In 2010, Sharon founded Brooklyn Exposed and in 2014 she re-branded the company into the Social Fix – a comprehensive events listing website. Then in 2015, Sharon founded Womeneur™ in an effort to provide tools, resources, advice, events, motivation and community to help propel the growth of female entrepreneurs. She Leads Africa — an online community that helps young African women achieve their professional dreams — selected WOMENEUR™ as one of ten Instagram accounts that “breathes life into your career.” Sharon has been featured in major publications including The Daily News, The New York Times and Black Enterprise and continues to oversee operations at her concierge company — All About Brooklyn Concierge —  in addition to managing all things Womeneur™. Sharon spends her days facilitating business strategy sessions, growing Womeneur™ and guest speaking about entrepreneurship, building solid networks and empowerment. Follow Sharon Beason: Website: www.womeneur.com Instagram & Twitter: @Womeneur   Follow Pasha: Website: www.pashacook.com  Instagram and Twitter: @pashacook  

In Episode 1 Pasha discusses why she started Empowering Conversations with Pasha and her desire to inspire the lives of others. Every other week Pasha brings incredible conversations that will empower you to open your heart and mind to the endless possibilities and innate power that comes with living in your truth. Pasha believes we are all “Unrepeatable Miracles,” and we must seek to put our unique imprint on life.  Empowering Conversations started to inspire a higher level of thinking, being and living, in creating organic dialogue amongst purpose driven people in an effort to educate, entertain, inspire and empower others.   Website: www.pashacook.com  Twitter:@PashaCook Facebook:www.facebook.com/pashacooktv/ Instagram:PashaCook