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Hi Friends!  Thank you for rocking with us for 200+ episodes, It's Jacqueline, and I'm thrilled to welcome you back to the upgraded winning season. Before we launch, I want to share my intention to give each listener even more. I also want to hear from you. Email us at info@zerogap.co with your questions on leading, negotiating, and being unapologetic.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

This episode features a powerful guided meditation by guest Emefa Boamah! You'll fell like you're sitting in the room with these two during the conversation.  Meet the EMBODIMENT COACH, Emefa Boamah! She is a Grounded Healer, Speaker and Master Facilitator who is in the process of becoming an ICF Accredited Certified Embodiment Coach at Coaching Evolved™ . She also has certification in Breathwork, EFT, NLP and Trauma Informed Care Training. She holds a Social Change Leadership Diploma from Dallas’s premier Executive Leadership Academy, Stagen, designed to amplify and elevate the voices of powerful women leaders. In particular, leaders who are committed to social change that privileges community voices that need to be heard so that fresh sustainable solutions emerge and are nurtured. Emefa has years of creating memorable and transformational experiences and she has partnered with World Class Facilitators and coaches to create space for transformations to occur as part of Stagen. She has created, held, and activated spaces that were inclusive, intentional, and ultimately transformative, and served as a pivotal resource for brands like Whole Foods, Satori Capital and Eosera, as they explored the vital intersection of social good, profit, and community-centered leadership. Emefa lives in Dallas with her cat, and volunteers her time as part of the founders of Local Queer Collective and a Board Member of Promote Love Movement. Partner with Emefa to explore how to use this holistic, modality coaching method to confidently co-create lasting transformation and move from disconnected to integrated. Check out her work at https://emefaboamah.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Heer and Latosha Bruff from Dallas Regional Chamber. Jessica Heer is the Senior Vice President, Regional Marketing and Talent attraction. She leads the Dallas Regional Chamber’s regional marketing initiative to attract businesses and talent to the Dallas region. Latosha Bruff is the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement. The two talk about the Dallas Regional Chamber Women’s Business Conference held on March 8, 2022.  They share some insights on how they came to work at Dallas Regional Chambers, The theme for this year’s DRC women’s business conference, Shesurgence. In this episode, you’ll hear about the speakers, and the flavor they will bring to the event. The speakers include Diana Trujillo, Mission Lead Mars 2020 Perseverance, and Jess Huang, Partner, Bay Area McKinsey.  Tune in to learn more about this and more exciting topics!  Episode highlights [02:52] The Dallas Regional Chambers Women’s Business Conference [03:12] How Jessica and Latosha came to work at Dallas Regional Chamber  [09:28] The theme for this year’s women business conference, She Surgence [11:35] The great recession that hit women hard in the past two years  [11:58] The speakers and the flavor they will bring to the event  [16:32] Where the conference will be held [20:48] Women looking to scale their small businesses to medium or large businesses  [23:29] The promo code for the event is "Winning" [24:55] The rapid questions  Notable quotes  “This is the time for the woman.”  “Women shift economic power because we don’t just get money and keep it to ourselves but go out to the community and spread it.”  Resources Links  DRC Women’s Business Conference drcevents.org\wbc use code "Winning" for a discount on up to two tickets https://www.dallaschamber.org/events/womens-business-conference/ This episode was sponsored by the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce.  About the Sponsor of this episode: Women’s Business Conference is consistently one of the most dynamic, engaging, and exciting events in the Dallas Region. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, conference marks the 24th year, bringing together regional executives and young professionals who will convene for a day of celebration, encouragement, and critical thinking with influential speakers and leaders. The 2022 program falls on International Women’s Day with a focus on the resurgence, reinvention, and resiliency of women. The DRC is excited for keynote sessions featuring: Jess Huang, a driving force behind McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace, who will highlight the data-driven insight on women’s progress in Corporate America and how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll; and Diana Trujillo who will share her story of exploration and ascent from Colombia to Mission Lead on the Mars Perseverance. The program will also include: Presentation of the YPL ATHENA® award to Alexis A. Clark at Hilti and ATHENA® Award to Alfreda Norman at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. An exciting marketplace with local founders, presented by Frost. We’ll feature a community of Dallas Region creators and entrepreneurs. Each diverse organization highlights a unique mission or product. Enjoy exploring their wares, be inspired by their mission, and support their work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this episode of the Winning Season Podcast. Jacqueline speaks with Nekpen Osuan Wilson Topics discussed: Women of Color in the Workplace The importance of Equal Pay  Amplifying the voices of women: WomenWerk Organization and the upcoming WomenWerk Conference Spring 2022 New York City's pay transparency legislation and Nekpen's role Networking and mentorship for career advancement Resources mentioned: Nekpen's coffee cafe in Harlem, NY https://ginjan-bros-inc.myshopify.com/ Nekpen and her husband, Eric's wedding feature in NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/21/fashion/weddings/after-a-few-missed-cues-a-connection.html Minda Hart's latest book: Right Within https://amzn.to/3rc2Upg WomenWerk Events: https://www.womenwerk.com/events Follow Nekpen on Social Media: Twitter and IG: @NekpenWerks Linkedin: Nekpen Osuan Wilson --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

The Do's and Don'ts of Mentorship January is national mentor month. If you've been a mentor or mentee, you know how the importance of this relationship.  Each year, I speak with dozens of women in leadership roles who express that they haven't connected with a mentor and are looking for a mentor. In this episode, our host Jacqueline shares quick dos and don'ts to establish a mentor relationship.  Download the companion PDF for this episode at www.zerogap.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this episode of the winning season podcast host, Jacqueline Twillie shares with the listeners: Her top 3 books of 2022 A values assignment to help you deepen your understanding of leadership works for you  and The power of reflection to accelerate the alignment of your goals.  Let us know what your top 3 books are for 2022!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this bonus episode of the Winning Season Podcast, Host: Jacqueline Twillies shares highlights from the National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality. This episode was designed to answer listener questions about this strategy and to highlight issues related to:  Salary History Bans Pay Transparency NDAs and Forced Arbitration Gender Data Gaps Included are key stats include: "Estimates show that closing gender gaps in the workforce would add between $12 and $28 trillion in global GDP over a decade and addressing the gendered economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic alone would generate up to $13 trillion in global GDP by 2030. " Link to strategy https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/National-Strategy-on-Gender-Equity-and-Equality.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

Kartisia "KC" Esco is the Head Athletic Trainer and Health Science Instructor at Warren Easton Charter High School. As a Health Science Instructor, she is responsible for educating the students in the medical field through courses including Introduction of Health Occupations, Medical Terminology, Emergency Medical Responder, and Sports Medicine. In her role, she helps the students by being a liaison, connecting the students with mentors and opportunities that would better prepare the students for the work force. In addition to being a teacher within the department, she is also responsible for the development of the program, as she conducted the research and help build the medical track. She also assisted Youth Force NOLA and their development of the medical track of the New Orleans Career Center, which provides opportunities to students throughout the city. As an athletic trainer, she is responsible for the prevention and care of injuries with the athletes of Easton, including 10 sports and 4 ancillary groups (marching units). She is also the sponsor of the Athletic Training Student Aides (ATSA). As the sponsor, she has grown the organization from 9 students to 28 and have developed policies, procedures, and training to help better prepare the students for successful work in the realm of sport medicine. KC desires to see the expansion of the medical field, especially Athletic Training. For this, her ultimate goal is to provide access to similar experience she received from her alma mater by starting accredited athletic training programs at universities that services minorities. She believes that more opportunities should be given to people of diverse backgrounds, --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

Welcome to the Winning Season Podcast with this week’s featured guest Manessa Lormejuste. Manessa is a cosmetic chemist who graduated from Rutgers University in May 2017 and worked at Loreal USA for three years formulating hair color products. In this episode, Manessa talks about her blog, her latest reflection on three years at L’oreal, and her advice on furthering your career. Manessa dedicates her blog “Ness Knows” to sharing resume tips, reviews on skincare, travel tricks, and more essential lifestyle tips. In her latest blog post, she discusses the importunacy of self-advocacy, taking risks, networking across not just up, to thy self be true, and paying it forward. In this week’s episode, Manessa details the importance of each of these attitudes and how it has shaped her and her career. She also touches on the importance of her mentors, the female empowerment she’s experienced at Loreal, and the tough conversations her close group had when George Floyd was killed in May 2020. So tune in to this week’s episode of the Winning Season Podcast to hear more details about “Nessa Knows,” Manessa’s journey, and ways to change your perspective. You can reach Manessa at https://nessknows.com/home or on Instagram at nessa_lo. You can purchase her “Ultimate Travel Packing Guide” at nessknows.com, and for a limited time, you can get yours for only $10. “I’m low-key a nerd, but I’m like super girly. But I didn’t have anyone that looked like me…So I make a note to share my story, especially with younger students, because I don’t want them to feel like there’s only one option. ”  --Manessa Lormejuste Top Takeaways: Manessa describes herself as a girly nerd and describes her journey from realizing her desire to be a chemist combined with her feminine personality. Her hair color experience at Loreal reveals some of the products she’s worked on and how she started as a L’oreal baby. She advocated for herself and took a risk to apply for a skincare position through the help of networking. Manessa has started valuing self-advocacy in her career and realizing that one conversation to speak up for herself will be difficult but not be the hardest thing. Networking is not just about talking to the biggest and best person in the room, but it is about getting to know the people around you that later could help you. You never know where someone will end up and how that relationship could benefit you in the long run. If you want to learn or do more, you are in charge of your career and taking the risk to have a new opportunity. If you don’t ask, you are guaranteed not to do what you want. You are in the driver’s seat in your career, and advocating yourself is not too bold when you know your worth. Paying it forward to younger women to show them more options in life and careers. You never know how it could change someone’s life. The women in color think tank at L’oreal are a close-knit group that supports one another, is transparent with one another, and have tough conversations when necessary. If she can do it, you can do it. When seated at the table, use your voice to speak up for others. **** This is a rebroadcast episode of the Winning Season Podcast **** --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

Today’s episode meets at the intersection of Tech, Public Health, and Legislation. Our guest is Charmika Placide. Charmika Annatisha Placide currently serves as an IT Business Systems Analyst and Public Health Consultant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Charmika is tasked with ensuring oversight and governance to over 30 public health IT systems. Prior to this role Charmika worked as a Public Health Analyst and Consultant to CDC. As a consultant she completed The 2019 CDC Field Epidemiology Manual, a tool used globally for epidemics. Prior to her work at CDC, Charmika was an IT Project Coordinator with McKesson where she helped implement the first cloud e-procurement system throughout the enterprise. Leveraging her business and analytical skills to solve complex problems, often collaborating across functional areas. Entrepreneurial minded she managed her own contract with a nonprofit for women and children who were victims of sexual abuse; managing web traffic, social media and volunteer logistics, as well as creating inter-office systems. In her spare time, Charmika volunteers with Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Georgia chapter to advocate for people with disabilities. Recently, Charmika served as a panelist at CCFA’s inaugural women’s education event to discuss health equity and advocacy. Ms. Placide has held positions with community organizations nationally and locally as a fellow, advisor, and committee member geared specifically towards inclusion to build pipelines for people of color. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Managerial Sciences from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. Charmika is passionate about helping her community and loves working at the intersection of public health, technology and legislation to provide a greater impact. Connect with Charmika Placide on LinkedIn and Instagram @Mika_Inspires --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this episode of the Winning Season Podcast, Karla Pámanes shares her journey to success with host, Jacqueline V. Twillie About our guest: Karla is an award-winning designer, branding expert, and mentor. She has designed for brands including BRIT + CO, Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, Facebook, Yale, and more. Her specialty is helping elevate brands through well-crafted design. When she’s not pushing pixels left and right or on a client call, you can find her making arts and crafts with her son and sharing them on Instagram or catching up on a crime show with her husband. ​ Karla loves cats, children’s picture books, word search puzzles, and carbs in all their shapes and forms. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and best friend of 20 years, Angel; her pizza-obsessed son, Lennon; their Maine Coon cat, Rita; and their six-toed cat, Maxwell C. Teodoro. In this episode, you'll hear about: * Karla's process for design * The powerful question she uses before creating  * How family dynamics influenced her to bet on herself * And much more! Resources from this episode: * Karla's Website https://www.karlapamanes.com * Karla's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karla.pamanes * Karla's email address karla@karlapamanes.com * Creative Market as a resource to find unique typography/fonts  High Vibrational Beauty: Recipes & Rituals for Radical Self Care by Morisse, Cindy Diprima https://amzn.to/3AqDgz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

This is a bonus episode of the Winning Season The Podcast With Master Negotiator, Jacqueline Twillie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

What does success mean to you, part 3! The NYT Best-Seller inspired this episode of the Winning Season podcast by Grace Booney: In The Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs https://amzn.to/3zZ4AVl Is success subjective? Jacqueline wants to hear from you drop her a not on LinkedIn.  What does success mean to you? This episode is brought to you by ZeroGap.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

What does success mean to you, part 2! The NYT Best-Seller inspired this episode of the Winning Season podcast by Grace Booney: In The Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs https://amzn.to/3zZ4AVl Is success subjective? Jacqueline wants to hear from you drop her a not on LinkedIn.  What does success mean to you? This episode is brought to you by ZeroGap.co   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

This episode of the Winning Season podcast was inspired by the NYT Best-Seller by Grace Booney: In The Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs https://amzn.to/3zZ4AVl Is success subjective? Jacqueline wants to hear from you drop her a not on LinkedIn.  What does success mean to you? This episode is brought to you by ZeroGap.co   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this episode of The Winning Season podcast host, Jacqueline Twillie walks through 8 factors for difficult conversations. Difficult conversations can be a stress point and very emotional. By keeping these factors in mind, you'll be able to navigate difficult conversations with greater ease. THE POINTS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S EPISODE ARE Determine What You Want To Accomplish Understand What The Other Party Wants To Achieve From The Conversation Do Not Solely Focus On What You Want To Discuss Shared Areas Of Agreement Ask Open-ended Questions To Deepen Your Insights Avoid Making Assumptions Clarify Discussion Points By Asking Conversational Questions Take A Break When The Conversation Gets Heated Do Not Sweep Issues Under The Rug Suggested books to read with this episode The Fear Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones https://amzn.to/34TzLDp Don't Leave Money On The Table: Negotiation Strategies for Women Leaders in Male-Dominated Industries by Twillie, Jacqueline  https://amzn.to/3ikAPrT Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Twillie MBA, Jacqueline https://amzn.to/3g16Hjq --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

In this episode of the winning Season podcast, host Jacqueline shares eight steps that are not linear to overcoming doubt. 8 Points to consider when you experience doubt.  Exercise self-compassion Remember your past achievements Do not compare yourself to others Mindset Matters Surround yourself with supportive people Seek internal vs external validation Do not be your harshest critic Lean on your values Resources mentioned in this episode: Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms by @ShelArchambeau https://amzn.to/3wMgEH3 Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Ajayi Jones, Luvvie https://amzn.to/3vIqIAK Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power by Delia, Lalah https://amzn.to/2Ra3Z1x Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Twillie, Jacqueline https://amzn.to/3yV4Zb2 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Dweck, Carol S. https://amzn.to/3ia1tTZ The Buddha and the Badass: The Secret Spiritual Art of Succeeding at Work by Lakhiani, Vishen https://amzn.to/3p7ahvA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

Special Podcast Episode: Recorded Live from the Women Who Negotiate Club on Clubhouse. Jacqueline V. Twillie, Founder of ZeroGap.co and the Women Who Negotiate Club, discussed Jacqueline's career journey and the behind-the-scenes story of Nah, I Know My Value.  Whitney L. Barkley, Founder of Speakerazzi and Author, joined the podcast for this special and was the host of this conversation. You may know Whitney from her award-winning podcast Pink Lemonade! In this conversation the two discuss Jacqueline's professional background How she began teaching #Negotiation strategy Behind the scenes of the phrase, Nah, I know my value Moments when one should say Nah I know my value Are worth & value the same? How one’s relationship with boundaries impacts negotiations Join the women who negotiate club on the clubhouse --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

This episode of the Winning Season podcast features guest co-host, Cheryl Monroe and host Jacqueline Twillie in conversation about the complexity of the equal payday.  Today's conversation highlights: Why there are multiple equal paydays  The questions surrounding women working in low wages jobs as well as part-time jobs The equal pay act of 1963 Lilly Ledbetter's struggle for equal pay Jacqueline's focus on solving the wage gap through leadership and negotiation Additional resources to learn about equal pay day For more information visit www.zerogap.co --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support

This is a special episode of the Winning Season Podcast with guest co-host, Cheryl T. Monroe and host Jacqueline Twillie. This mother-daughter duo celebrates women's history month by discussing Madame C.J. Walker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/winningseason/support