My guest, Dr. Marcia Theadford and I discuss some specific fears women face especially after reaching a particular age. We talk about ageism, ”the bag lady syndrome, ” and other fear-related barriers that keeps one stuck or running backwards instead of forwards. We share our stories, laugh (a lot), while providing clear solutions to help you move past fear towards victory. We give you the spice for this season in your life. To connect with Dr.Theadford go to drmarciatheadford.com ; drmarciacreativedesigns.com & teesthatblingmore.com. To learn more about Live4 Change, LLC and our various leadership development programs, go to www.linktr.ee/live4changellc Here you can click on any link to learn more. Thank you for listening! Please 👏, share, and turn on your notifications! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

Learn 3 keys to radically eliminate stagnation and foster a flourishing organization even if you work remotely. Dawn McCoy, CEO of Flourish Leadership Group and Dr. E. Mickens, CEO of Live 4 Change, LLC, discuss ways to bring balance, have effective communication, and use appreciative inquiry to help you reignite your passion to lead, and focus on cultivating relationships that lend towards desired results! Please download Dawn's free tool, https://flourishleadership.com/lrt/ingite/ To connect with Dr. Mickens go to www.live4changellc.com/services Please 👏🏼, download, share & turn on notifications. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

It's not unusual for a leader to step into leadership unprepared. However, as a ”first lady” aka ”leading lady”, the role can be devastating! Often when not equipped for this spiritual journey, one can become resentful of being thrust into a position that they felt was not what they were called to do. My guest, Stephannie Solomon, knows first hand what it's like to be a ”leading lady” and how to identify and overcome barriers to this leadership role. Please tune in! To connect with Stephannie please go to her website at www.stephanniebooks.com. To learn more about the BE 4 REAL Leadership Training Program, go to www.live4changellc.com/training Please 👏🏼, download, share, and turn on notifications! Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

Discrimination is an unfair or prejudicial judgment of a specific group of people based on ethnicity, age, gender, often based on one's perception and assumptions. Listen to employment labor law attorney Charmaine give you some direction on how to proactively address this elephant in most organizations. You may connect with Charmaine at: 916-914-9208 or [email protected] https://www.ptkenterprises.com. To connect with Dr. E.Michelle, Live 4 Change, LLC for training info. www.live4changellc.com/training‬ or schedule a free strategy session www.linktr.ee/live4changellc. Thank you for listening! Please 👏, download, share! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

In a crisis, many CEOs, Executive Directors, Pastors, and those who hold leadership roles tend to ignore their own feelings of anxiety or fear when trying to appear strong for their teams. My guest, Grace Williams, a motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur, and I discuss the importance of self-care for effective leadership. We provide steps to take toward a better outlook on life and how to cope with stress as well as ways to help your teams achieve the same. To connect with Grace and receive her special gift for our listening audience, please go to www.AmaznGraceEnterpriseLLC.com. To learn more about The BE 4 R.E.A.L. Leadership Series™️ Training programs, please go to www.live4changellc.com/services and schedule a free strategy session. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

Businesses perish due to lack of knowledge, financial knowledge specifically! In this episode, Dr. Watson provides detailed insights on Black Businesses ability to access the stimulus money and the EDLI money. Dr. Watson is the founder of The Black MasterMind Group. To learn more about this organization go to www.theblackmastermindgroup.com To learn more about Live 4 Change, LLC, and the various leadership development training programs & services offered, go to www.linktr.ee/live4changellc THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! Please like and share! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

From COVID-19 to racism organizations are challenged to examine their systems and policies and influence the change they claim to support. It's daunting but essential for growth. Here are 3 fundamental principles that can guide you towards creating a sound change intervention process. It's a start. Let's go! To learn more about my Bust the F.U.D.S. Digital Training Program, click https://www.live4changellc.com/bust-fuds-digital-system To learn about Live 4 Change, LLC click www.linktr.ee/live4changellc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

Today we are going to continue the conversation about Microaggressions. This conversation began with episode #11, as part of my “Leaders Who Love- Lead with Love Series” https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/episodes/CSR--Inclusion---Microaggression-Part-of-the-Leaders-Who-Love-Lead-with-Love-Series-eav6t4 This difficult topic is necessary now more than ever. As cities are reentering the workplace, create an environment that will identify and address systemic racism and all forms of discrimination and give your employees the positive workplace experience they deserve. Everyone benefits. Schedule your strategy session, www.linktr.ee/live4changellc Thank you for listening. Please like and share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

Now is always the time to have a difficult conversation. Change begins with acknowledging the need for it. The conversation is a facilitator. Racism, microaggression, is uncomfortable at best but absolutely necessary to discuss to move the needle towards creating healthy thriving workplace cultures. We started the conversation in February ( https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/episodes/CSR--Inclusion---Microaggression-Part-of-the-Leaders-Who-Love-Lead-with-Love-Series-eav6t4 ). Live 4 Change, LLC offers training programs on topics such as corporate culture change, inclusion, diversity, & more. Let's connect @ www.linktr.ee/live4changellc. Please like, share, & turn on your notifications to be alerted when episodes are published, enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support

Mental Health Awareness cannot be adequately addressed in a month. However, today's episode will help you recognize the contributing factors that may increase poor mental health and provide solutions on how to handle them. Dr. Glenise Harris-Wilson will share her insights as one experienced in working with leaders who struggle with mental chaos. Furthermore, Dr. Glenise has a 4-week program, ”Reinvent Yourself, ” she is offering to this listening audience. To learn more call her at (404)820-0242 or email: [email protected]. •Dr. E. Michelle Mickens has an audio digital system, ”Bust the F.U.D.S. (fear, uncertainty, & doubt syndrome)” program that can be purchased at www.live4changellc.com/bust-fuds-digital-system or www.linktr.ee/live4changellc •The FREE Leadership Tools & Resource guide can be accessed using www.linktr.ee/live4changellc •Thank you for listening! Please subscribe! #live4changellc --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dremichellemickens/support