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This week we are talking about diversity and inclusion with Tatiana Dorsey! Tatiana works in the Consumer Goods Industry in the space of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable working environments where employees feel welcomed and bring their "whole-selves" to work and having the opportunity to grow, contribute, and develop.  She continues her commitment to community service within her ownership and operation of The LadyBUGS, a 501c(3) mentoring organization with a mission to Build, Uplift, and Guide our Sisters. Her org is committed to ensuring every girl is empowered, specifically targeting those of marginalized groups. ---------------------------------------------- Be sure to follow us on Instagram @freedas_world. FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts! Subscribe, rate and review!

This week I have the privilege of interviewing the amazing Christa Newkirk, owner and operator of EclectikRead LLC and co-author of the newly released book, The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A&T University, 2nd Edition.  In this episode, Christa will talk about her HBCU experience as well as the importance of this recent book and its potential impact on the Black community. Social Media: @EclectikRead @freedas_world *FREEdasWorld is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review!

This week I am coming to you with a solo episode. Things have been quite interesting these last several months and as we enter into a new quarter, a new season, I wanted to revisit the topics of fear and worry.  Despite what is going on outside, despite our current employment statuses and despite the hardships, we still have to keep pressing on. We still have to be giving even when we are in a time of famine. We have to remember that fear is a result of failing to submit to God. It is a result of our unbelief.  We must learn to trust more and worry less. This is the only way that we can increase our piece and stand in prime position to accept the blessings that are waiting for us on the other side of that door. It's not easy and I struggle with the concept of "what is for you, will be for you" ever day. As many of us continue to face unemployment and receive rejection after rejection. Know that the right opportunity will come your way, you just have to trust more and worry less.  Don't forget to subscribe rate and review the podcast! FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts.  Also, follow us on IG @freedas_world 

This week we have another amazing guest by the name of Jocelyn Alexander. Like our previous guest, she too is a co-author of the recently released book, "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A & T University, 2nd Edition". In this episode, Jocelyn and I discuss traveling during COVID as well as her chapter in the book "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A & T University, 2nd Edition. Jocelyn is the owner and operator of Stamp'd Travel, an experience-focused travel agency she founded in 2013 whose motto is “creating memories that are stamp’d in your heart not just your passport.” Travel is truly a passion of hers, and she takes great delight in using that passion to design travel experiences for clients whether it’s a long-weekend getaway to a Caribbean resort or a “trip of a lifetime” honeymoon to the Maldives.

Welcome back everyone for another episode of FREEda’s World! We are back from our summer hiatus and we are ready to get back into the swing of things. This week we have an amazing guest by the name of Shani Farmer. In this episode, Shani discusses her work as a relationship enthusiast, her written works and her love for her HBCU, North Carolina State Agricultural, and Technical University. About Shani Shani L. Farmer graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2008 with a B.S. in Business Management. She continued her studies at Walden University where she obtained her MBA with a focus in Entrepreneurship. She currently is a Hiring and Workforce Strategy Officer for the Department of Defense in Washington DC. She has been committed to serving her country in this capacity for over 10 years. Shani is affectionately known for her position as the founder of Shani L. "The Relationship Enthusiast" brand. Her mission is to inspire women to be healed, healthy, and whole in each season of their life and relationships. Currently, she is serving the singles community and coaching women on how to heal from past romantic relationships and inspiring them to elevate their purpose while learning the business of dating for marriage. Shani’s vision is to help 500 women reach their relationship goals by 2025. In 2017, Shani became an Amazon Best-selling co-author in the“Dear Fear” anthology series where she inspired women to fearlessly own their truth. In 2018 she shared her story at several colleges, universities, women organizations, podcasts, and on panels. Most recently, Shani co-authored the book "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina State Agricultural, and Technical University, 2nd Edition". The book is set to release on September 30th and will be available on amazon.  Social Media  @Shanilrelationshipenthusiast  @freedas_world   FREEda’s World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcast. Make sure you subscribe rate and review! 

The mind is so powerful. Where the mind goes, the man will follow. If we allow our minds to go to "the dark place", then we will go to "the dark place". If our minds go to a place of confidence, then we will not only be led to confidence, we will be confident.  As we continue to strive in these uncertain times, remember to strengthen your minds. Feed them with positivity and surround yourself with positive people. In this episode, I talk about the dangers of engaging in "if only" and "what if" talk. In order to move forward to the land of confidence, we need to appreciate who we are, what we have, and what we will be in the future. FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @freeda_world and sign up for the newsletter at www.freedasworld.com.

It's been. a few weeks but I am back! In this episode, I talk about the importance of women being present in the midst of trying times. As people of color, we find ourselves yet again, in the midst of a war. We are fighting so many elements at the same time. COVID, racism, injustice, gender discrimination. We are going through it all, and it can be tiring. We are tired. But we cannot give up hope, we cannot give up the fight.  So let's not. Let's figure out a way to be present and active. Let's figure this out together! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, review! Follow me on Instagram @freedas_world and subscribe to our newsletter at www.freedasworld.com

Happy Wednesday FREEda Fam! This week, I am dishing with the amazing Jessica Sinclair, Founder of Network Like You Mean It. Jessica is a nurse professional and entrepreneur extraordinaire.  On this episode, Jessica shares her journey to nursing after being a PR professional for so many years.  She also talks about how her background as a PR professional has elevated her nursing career. Jessica's mission now is to help other nurses find their passions within the nursing industry, and teaching them how to network like they mean it. To learn more about Jessica Sinclair, visit her website at www.itsjessicasinclair.com FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcast. Don't forget to subscribe rate and review. To learn more about FREEda's world, visit our website www.freedasworld.com and follow us on IG @freedas_world.  

This week's episode was hard to get through. I am not happy. What's happening in this country is not ok. I am tired, but there is work to be done. Women of color are seen as the backbone of the community, and we are. We are the backbones of our community. We are the voice. When they kill our men, we are the ones who speak up, while still holding it together to care for children and our community. We have to be the voice for ourselves. Women are victims of police brutality too. We are being murdered by the hands of law enforcement and this is not ok. On this episode, I air out my frustrations, while urging our sisters to find their voice. Those who can speak, speak, those who cannot there are other ways to let your voices be heard.  We cannot be silent. We need to continue the fight for justice. We need to continue saying the names of the countless women who have lost their lives at the hands of law enforcement. We need to #sayhername. *FREEda's World podcast is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts.  *Follow us on instagram @freedas_world

This pandemic has devastestated all aspects of our lives. It has reshaped the way we celebrate birthdays, funerals, graduations and especially weddings. As a 30 something year old woman, attending weddings is  like having a second job. Several of my friends had to cancel their weddings and many are still in limbo. On this episode, Lucha Cineas- Saint- Fleury, CEO and founder of Designed By Lu, will  discuss how this pandemic has affected the wedding industry and what you can do to move forward.  About Designed by Lu: Designed By Lu is an all-inclusive Event Planning and Design company of a dedicated team. It exemplifies a strong service acumen, with trademark energy and positivity that builds and maintains constructive alliances with vendors and clients. Social Media Mentions: Instagram @designedbylu

This week we are talking money. During regular times, managing money can be a task. But as we are currently in a global pandemic, the need to manage our money wisely is imperative. We have to be smart and we have to be cautious. On this episode finance guru, Nadia Aristide will discuss: ▪️ Tips on managing your finances⁠ ▪️ Resources available to entrepreneurs⁠ ▪️ Additional resources for those laid off/ furloughed⁠ ▪️ Budgeting essentials and more!⁠ About Nadia Nadia Aristide is the founder of Maroon Strategies. She has over 15+ years of experience, with an MBA in finance. Nadia's experience in financial planning and analytics spans across many industries such as: AIG, CBS News, American Express and ADP.  Nadia's passion lies in helping people and businesses win. Her enthusiasm and cheerful personality strengthens when her work allows others to be victorious.  Social Media Mentions Nadia Aristide's IG: @maroonstrategies Where To Listen FREEda's World podcast is available on apple, spotify, soundcloud and every where you enjoy your podcasts. Click the link in bio to listen today!⁠ ⁠ To sign up for our newsletter, head over to our website, www.freedasworld.com first 5 people to sign up today will receive a special gift!

This week we are talking real estate with licensed real estate agent Yadlynd Cherubin! I know that we are in a pandemic, but real estate still matters! There are a lot of concerns with regards to buying and selling property and understandably so, and the rumors floating around regarding the real estate market doesn't help. On this episode Yadlynd and I will debunk some of these rumors and provide you with the accurate information you need to make your power move! About Our Guest: Yadlynd Cherubin is a Licensed Real Estate agent at Keller Williams and respected member of the Long Island community with more than 15 years’ experience marketing residential properties throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. Yadlynd is also a certified Commercial and Investment Real Estate representative which gives her an edge on the competition.  Clients, competitors and colleagues alike consider Yadlynd as an authentic, competent, highly intelligent, resourceful and hardworking agent who always goes above and beyond to ensure smooth real estate transactions that exceeds all expectations. As a Native New Yorker, Yadlynd offers her real estate clients an exceptional blend of real financial investment, ownership, efficacy, and client empowerment. Social Media mentions: Instagram: @yadlynd @legacygroupproperties @freedas_world Don't forget to subscribe to FREEda's World! We are available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts!

Happy Wednesday FREEda Fam! This week we are talking about Domestic Violence during quarantine with licensed social worker, Alethea Best. Over the last couple of weeks, we have read reports that incidents of domestic violence have surged as a result of COIVD-19. With stay at home orders in place throughout most of the country, the up tick in cases do not come as a surprise. Alethea Best, LMSW, Social Worker who is passionate about ending Intimate Partner Violence. Alethea provides: trauma-informed counseling, educational workshops for students, parents and staff, and the development of a peer leadership program to promote healthy relationships in her current role as a Relationship Abuse Prevention Program Coordinator to her school community. Alethea plans and facilitates an intensive peer leadership training program where young people gain knowledge and skills to be supportive peers and agents of social change in the movement to end intimate partner violence. *FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to subscribe, rate and review!  

This week I have the absolute pleasure of discussing the topic of Self Love in Isolation with the amazing Randi B!⁠ ⁠ Randi B. is a former diversity and inclusion strategist who’s tired of helping corporations simply check the diversity + inclusion box. Instead, she’s focused on spearheading real change. As an author, speaker, and Sista•intendent of Inclusivity, she’s cultivating conversations to tackle tough racial, gender, and cultural issues. ⁠ ⁠ Randi is the author of "Neversays: 25 Phrases You Should Never Ever Say To Keep Your Job and Friends," and the founder of an award-winning change management company. And, she also runs a popular Facebook platform for open, respectful conversations on hot topics in the news.⁠ ⁠ Instagram Mentions: @randi__b @freedas_world *Check out our website at www.freedasworld.com and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! ⁠

Another week has gone by and we are still inside. People are still dying. People are losing their jobs every day. The silver in this coronapocalypse is that we are all in this together. On this episode, we are checking in with one of our nurses who have been on the front lines in New York City from day one.  Tune is as she shares her truth, her experience, her life, as a frontline nurse during this pandemic.  Social Media: @freedas_world Website: www.freedasworld.com

Isaiah 41:10 says "so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." We are in some serious times and a lot of us are feeling the effects of the Rona virus. It is not a game in these streets. But in this time of trouble, all we can do is  lift our eyes unto the hills because we don't  know what else to do. It is so easy to fall into the sunken place. I mean to be honest, can you blame anyone who does. But instead of choosing to be in despair, I choose life. I choose to be healthy despite what my body is saying. I choose to be happy, even though people are dying left and right. I choose to be hopeful because God has brought us through worse.  Our hope is built on nothing less. Everything else is sinking sand. If he we do not have hope, what do we have? Take this time to strengthen your faith. Take this time to be positive and learn a skill, hone in on your craft, be a resource for your community. Choose to live and be productive. *FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at www.freedasworld.com

This week I am a with my very special guest Kelynne Edmond who is the president of the Haitian American Nurses Association of Greater NY. Listen in as we talk about her organization, the Coronavirus, nurse education and more.  Social Media Mentions: Haitian American Nurses Assoc. of Greater NY- @hanagreaterny Kelynne Edmond- Kedmond1_profeske  

What a week! Coronapocalypse has taken over and many of us are wondering whether we are living in a movie. I personally feel like I am living in a real life episode of the hunger games.  So this week I was placed on an unpaid leave for the next two to three months due to the coronavirus or what I like to call the 'Rona. This hit me hard as I have a growing child. I would have never in a million years thought that this would happen to me because I have always played it safe when it came to work. The one time I take a risk and take a job in a non governmental realm, i'm out on the unemployment line.  To say it hurts is an understatement. But, this is not the time to sit and feel sorry for myself (although you should take at least a day), there are action items that need tending to. On this episode I talk about how it feels to be unemployed as a professional woman of color, what you need to do to offset some of the financial burden, and how to stay positive in the midst of hardship and despair.  *FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe rate and review. *Follow us on instagram @freedas_world and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter at www.freedasworld.com 

Welcome back everyone! I hope you all are doing well in the midst of this global pandemic! Even though the "Rona" is out to get us, the show must go on!  On this episode I share a little about the event that FREEda's World will be hosting on Tuesday March 24th, 2020 in NYC. As of now we are still on! If you not yet gotten your tickets, please head over to www.freedasworldpodpanel2020.eventbrite.com We have an amazing panel of Power Women waiting to share. To learn more about or panelists, follow me @freedas_world on instagram and sign up for our news letter at www.freedasworld.com for see their full profiles!   Don't forget to to subscribe to the podcast! We are available everywhere you enjoy them! 

Happy first Wednesday of Women's History Month! We are kicking off Women's history month with our very special guest Clarissa Moore aka The Budget Queen!  Clarissa is the owner of the Budget Queen Brand. She teaches working women how to manage their money so they can live their best lives without going broke to do it.  The Budget Queen has helped her clients increase their credit score over 100 points through budgeting and money management. She has helped working mothers get approved for home loans and has now helped over 500 women create a budget that has saved them over $10,000 and that number continues to increase everyday. Money is said to be the root of all evil, but money also makes the world go round. We need it, and we need to have a healthy relationship with it. On this episode, The Budget Queen discusses: *Why most people struggle with budgeting *The importance of paying yourself first *Healthy habits to develop when saving  *Budgeting apps/tools *Being aware of you REAL financial situation *The importance of financial coaching  --------------------------------------------------- *FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts!  Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! *Follow us on instagram @freedas_world and signup for our newsletter at www.freedasworld.com