Think about all the places you’ve seen hand-drawn art. Textbooks. Murals. Animation. And when innovators and researchers have a concept of a plan, a skilled artist can bring that vision into reality. An artist like Andreah Pierre, who studied biology in college and took an internship that accidentally paired her scientific mind with a forgotten talent she inherited from her father. Tune in to hear the story of a young queer Black woman descended from immigrant parents who became the first in her family to go to college, the first to deliver a graduation speech at said college, the first to blaze a trail in the field of scientific illustration, and the first to design banners and logos for the Black in Marine Science annual conference. Oh, and she is a proud of her participation in a DEI program that supported her transition into a career in STEM. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #stemcareer #scientificillustrator #art #blackwomanartist #queerartist #blackinstem #queerinstem #posse ALL THINGS ANDREAH PIERRE http://andreahpierre.com/

Growing up as a bi-racial kid to a dad from Mexico and a mom from the American South sounds like a plot of a sitcom. One that Gabriel Cruz has the wit, sharpness, creativity, and voice to star in. He was inspired by his marine biologist grandfather to consider a career working with animals, but the math of it all pointed him in a more creative direction. His parents did not have access to education, which meant Gabriel had to navigate the unwritten rules of academia on his own. Listen to the story of how the kid with a 2.9 GPA earned his PhD and became Assistant Professor of Media Studies in the department of Mass Communication at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. Dr. Cruz shares some of his research on intersectional critical race analysis of popular culture, especially superhero narratives. His work has appeared in the academic periodicals Journal of Alternative and Community Media and Howard Journal of Communications, as well as in the edited volumes such as Black Panther: Afrofuturism, Gender, Identity, and the Re-Making of Blackness. His forthcoming book Latinidad, Identity Formation, and the Mass Media Landscape: Constructing Pocho Villa addresses how mass media has engaged with the subject of Latinx identity in the United States. Oh, and he dispels 5 myths about people of color in academia. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #professor #writer #latinoeducator #firstgeneration #mediastudies #criticalracescholar #intersectionality #parasocialrelationshiptheory #salarytransparency WHERE TO FIND GABRIEL Tik Tok & Instagram https://www.tiktok.com/@gacruz_phd Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gacruz_phd/ Office Hours with Dr. C Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/04b5hujWtCCXLDRf9ptc2c?si=d1e802e6c80a46d3 More things Dr. C https://linktr.ee/GacruzPhD

Casey is a triplet, Renaissance faire enthusiast, people-watcher, storyteller, and accidental entrepreneur. Growing up surrounded by creative, passionate people who followed nontraditional paths combined with her experiences as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, and disabled human led to her creating her business, Chipmunk Marketing. Her online business specializes in Instagram engagement and lead generation with the signature service, Spoon Savvy Leads. Creating a values-led lead sourcing service that aims to make engagement more accessible for solopreneurs, especially those whose mental and physical conditions make working in a traditional business environment challenging, is her jam.  Oh, and she shares the glee and joy of graduating in 2020 (spoiler alert: it was not fun). #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #socialmediamarketing #neurodivergentrepreneur #neurodivergentbusiness #adhdbusinessowner  CASEY ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/chipmunkmarketing

A multipotentialite is a person, particularly one of strong intellectual or artistic curiosity, with the ability to excel in two or more different fields. While Tom would find this far too fancy a description, it fits him like a custom Dr. Who bowtie. Growing up in a rural town where the prevailing career paths were more practical than imaginative, Tom cultivated skills in both. He learned bookkeeping in his family’s lawnmowing business and costuming in theater. The kid who wanted to be a professional wrestler tussled his way through careers as a tattoo artist, cast member at Walt Disney World (FL), and an entrepreneur who founded Dapper Manatee Custom Creations. Sharing his art on social media turned him into an accidental advocate and ally for the injustices he observed at the Disney parks and toward people of color in general. With a lot of modesty and a bit of crazy, The Dapper Manatee shares how he embraced his passions and purpose in his unconventional journey. Oh, and his advice for his young daughter who is interested in content creation may surprise you! #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #artist #ally #representationmatters #contentcreator #etsy #disney DAPPER MANATEE CUSTOM CREATIONS https://www.etsy.com/shop/DapperManateesCC TIK TOK https://www.tiktok.com/@dappermanatee ALL THINGS DAPPER https://linktr.ee/Dappermanatee

Kinetra Stewart has known she wanted to be a hairstylist since she was 9 years old.  Her grandmother wanted something more stable for her grandchild, so Kinetra waited for something to move her the way the way styling hair did. Declaring 5 different majors at Grambling State University, grinding through a slew of unfulfilling retail jobs, mounting debt, and a career in the military that required inconsistently consistent relocation with her new family finally led Kinetra to enroll in cosmetology school.   Business was so good for that she created her business, The Vintage Hipster, which allowed her to grow into an award-winning stylist in the northeast.  A move to Austin, TX required her to dig into market research to find her niche, earning the trust of Black women who had traumatic hair experiences. Kinetra has expanded her reach through her “Hair What I’m Saying” Podcast, which aims to bridge the gap of understanding between beautypreneurs and consumers.  Join us as we chat about her journey from a small town in Louisiana, how attending both a trade schools and traditional university prepared her to be an entrepreneur, how she educates all people about Black hair, and why all of this makes her a successful podcaster. Oh, we talk about why I no longer go to the homes of stylists to get my hair braided.  #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast#entrepreneur #beautypreneur #hairstylist  ALL THINGS KINETRA STEWART THE VINTAGE HIPSTER https://www.thevintagehipster.net/ HAIR WHAT I’M SAYING PODCAST https://www.hairwhatimsaying.com

Alex is a self-employed massage therapist running Therapeutic Feels Massage who is not afraid of holding back. Giving the people want they want through his honesty and knowledge of the human body, benefits of massage and the common struggles of running his own mobile massage business. His self accountability and authenticity is what makes him unique in creating long lasting relationships with his clients and followers. His ideologies are strong and confident but he also knows the importance of staying true to yourself in order to feel and be successful. Oh, and he is cousins with a misunderstood reality TV show dating contestant! WHERE TO FIND ALL THINGS ALEX THERAPEUTIC FEELS https://www.therapeuticfeels.com TIK TOK @alexnquigley INSTAGRAM @therapeutic feels #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #massagetherapist #massage #masseur #massuese

Tony Stubblebine is a CEO.  Not once, not twice, but three times he was trusted by people with money not to lose it too quickly.  But Tony didn’t grown up with goal of becoming another stressed out white guy running a company. He excelled in computer science and was driven to make enough money to live securely, to own a home. Unfortunately, work is gonna work and Tony found himself consistently dissatisfied because he wasn’t doing work that mattered. He wasn’t doing work that impacted people.  So he swiped the trajectory of his career from the hands of others and firmly gripped it in his own. Listen to the story of a late blooming entrepreneur who found a way to lead with purpose.  Oh, and he gives his perspective on why diversity, equity, and inclusion programs fail. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #ceo #leadership #chiefexecutiveofficer #writer #tech  TONY STUBBLEBINE @coachtony MEDIUM https://medium.com

Jefferson Brooks grew his career from pizza delivery to a six-figure management role at a big box retail store. His love of dogs led him to become adept at training. People began to rely on Jefferson to better their dogs and, ultimately, their families. He found he was so fulfilled at this work that he left his career to launch Brooks Family K9, a family-owned business that helps dogs and their owners live better together through training in aggression, obedience, loose leash, and early training for puppies. Shareen Harding knew when she was 11 years old that she wanted to be a neonatal ICU nurse. And for 14 years, she’s done just that. A very focused woman who does nothing halfway, her love of dogs propelled her to become the founder and CEO of Kenai’s House, a nonprofit organization providing a safe and healthy environment for abandoned and neglected animals to thrive and have a second chance at life until responsible and loving homes can be found.  Together, Jefferson and Shareen have combined their expertise to offer a comprehensive range of services that allow them to be “here for the lifetime of the pet.”  They offer advice on when you know you’re ready for a dog, how to find the right pet for your family, and tips on preparing to welcome a dog into your home.  As entrepreneurs they also share things they wish they’d known when they launched their organizations.  Oh, and we dig into the dirty side of the industry of dog shelters. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #nonprofit #dogs #adoption #dogtraining #rescuedog #fosterfail #rescuelife #kenaishouse #brooksfamilyk9 #doglovers KENAI’S HOUSE, INC. https://kenaishouse.org BROOKS FAMILY K9 https://www.brooksfamilyk9.com

Bridget Baker's upbringing in a creatively nurturing environment shaped her into being a multifaceted force.  From retail and jewelry making and professional dancing, she found her superpower is giving people permission to be themselves.  Today, she is the founder and CEO of Bridget Baker Branding, a company dedicated to crafting impactul brands and websites for people who help people. Her work emphasizes amplifying the voices of BIPOC clients and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leading with authenticity, a shaved head, and a bold lip; this minimalist, extroverted introvert who spent time traveling the country in a travel trailer with her husband knows herself very well. She knows the importance of showing up as exactly who you are and opens the door for her clients to do the same.   Oh, and we open with a discussion about how much anxiety is tangled into women’s hair. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #creative #branding #personalbrand #inclusion #writing #websitedesign #branddesigner BRIDGET BAKER BRANDING https://www.bridgetbakerbranding.com/ INSTAGRAM @bridgetbakerbranding

Lauren Howard has found a way to be motivated without a ton of pressure from her family. While her immigrant grandparents had some traditional views about women’s roles, her progressive dad let her know that SHE would be the man who would provide for her. Had it not been for the very real adverse effects she experiences in the presence of other people’s injuries, she very well would have been Dr. Lauren. Instead, she earned her college degree in journalism and then didn’t do journalism. Like, not even a little bit. Her career path to corporate America followed by an unpaid, untitled role in revitalizing her father’s business revealed she is undeniably skilled in two areas: finding opportunities and telling people what to do. Today she is the CEO of three businesses where she tackles the bloated infrastructure of healthcare, especially in the areas of mental health and trauma in the workplace. Leading with the goal of “artfully oversharing because isolation lies," Lauren shares her passions with transparency, humor, and accessibility. #careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #mentalhealth #entrepreneur #healthcare #workplacetrauma   ALL THINGS LAUREN LBee Health LBeeHealth.com Elle Two https://www.elletwo.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elletwo