Dr. Geneva Speaks

Ignite 2 Impact: The Brand NEW a weekly podcast with Dr. Geneva Williams that will explore what it takes to make your community, our nation and the world a better place! You will be inspired and enlightened as we pull back the curtain and dive into intimate AND energetic conversations with achievers and doers.  These are leaders who are in the trenches making phenomenal changes through business, nonprofits, education, the arts! Dr. Geneva is dedicated to inspiring others to “get their leadership on” and equipping the next generation with leadership tools and tips to help make the world a better place.  Sign up to download Dr. Geneva’s mini eBook on leadership, get the show notes, links and other resources at our newly designed website: www.DrGenevaSpeaks.com. Thanks for listening to these DrGenevaSpeaks podcasts! Please join us over at the new podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. Check it out at http://drgenevaspeaks.com/blog/.  Send your questions or comments to info@drgenevaspeaks.com  and use the hashtag #ign

As a transformational speaker & coach, Celeste Jonson is an expert at energizing and inspiring people to fully utilize their God-given gifts and personal power to facilitate transformations in their lives and those they lead. She brings a compelling and engaging message to those who seek to grow and optimize their success. Celeste has been a keynote speaker or trainer at conferences, seminars, and private meetings across the U.S. and other countries including Japan, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana. Her greatest asset is her passion for inspiring and challenging people to raise the bar on their personal performance and collective results. She is not limited however, to inspired “motivational” speaking. Celeste also delivers highly interactive training experiences in person, via webinars or online intensive bootcamps.  “It's clear when I was created I was given the gifts of encouragement, faith and singing. My assignment is to encourage and inspire people to live intentionally (in line with the g

Delatorro L. McNeal, II MS, CSP is ranked as one of the BEST Motivational Speakers in the World. However, Delatorro does not consider himself to be a Motivational Speaker. Rather, Delatorro is a Peak Performance Expert whose personal passion is to help organizations and individuals perform at their absolute BEST! A 10+Year member of the National Speakers Association, Delatorro is One of the Youngest CSPs in the World earning the coveted CSP Designation at the ripe age of 33. This designation alone places him in the top 7% of paid speakers worldwide. Delatorro has spoken in 49 of the 50 US states (only missing Alaska) and abroad and has delivered well over 3500 paid presentations to major corporations, professional associations, conventions, pro-sports teams, churches, and leadership conferences. His list of corporate clients includes Johnson & Johnson, New York Life, JP Morgan Chase, Prudential, Accenture, State Farm, Sagicor and the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table where he was the Keynote Speak

Cheryl Broussard is the original "Sister CEO." Cheryl is America's #1 Business Strategist - CEO, Jet Set Girl International, LLC - Creator of Jet Set Girl Entrepreneur University & Amazon #1 Bestselling Entrepreneur Author!  She is the creator and founder of Jet Set Girl International, a women’s entrepreneur company and online university dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to live in financial, lifestyle, emotional and spiritual prosperity. Her company provides content, courses and programs on creating and building a solid money making business. She is also the creator of Jet Set Girl Entrepreneur Magazine, a lifestyle Business magazine for women entrepreneurs. After writing over 13 bestselling books and selling over 250,000 copies worldwide, speaking all over the world, becoming a media personality on CNN and the Wall Street Journal and building an online empire, now her life’s work and passion is to empower women to have a lucrative business that impacts not only the

Trevor Otts is a passionate online marketer.  He is a Marketing Coach, Advertising & Brand Expert. He believes, "THE WORLD HAS BEEN WAITING FOR YOU, THE MAKE-A-DIFFRENCE-PRENEUR, THE IMPACTPRENEUR, THE GET-IT-DONE-RIGHT-PRENEUR!"  Trevor Otts has been called the Billion Dollar Brand Man, the Profit Pioneer, and an Automation Apostle. He prefers Marketing God. You can take your pick. He is as brazen as he is brilliant. Trevor is the automation and marketing mastermind behind some of the most remarkable sales, business and thought leaders in the world. With a revolutionary formula of cutting-edge technology, sales methodology and global reach, he has devised campaigns that have generated multiple millions of dollars for his clients. He recently introduced his ground-breaking Evergreen Revenue Model to market, teaching business leaders how to join the ranks of renowned brands like Netflix and Apple with universal impact and wealth. Hear Trevor's passion. Hear this show. Hear Trevor talk, here's a sample:

For women in particular, Zara Green has garnered a passionate and vocal following for her teachings on proactively making H.E.R. (TM)—Honor, Esteem and Respect—a non-negotiable prerequisite to securing happy and fulfilled lives. Zara Green is an author, speaker and trainer specializing in personal growth, resiliency development and individuality advocacy. Certified as a Heal Your Life™ workshop leader (based on the philosophy of Louise Hay), she is best known for helping others to understand individual temperaments as a key factor of healthy, productive life management, empowering them to always make their Next Decision Better™. Certified as a Heal Your Life™ workshop leader (based on the philosophy of Louise Hay), she is best known for helping others to understand individual temperaments as a key factor of healthy, productive life management, empowering them to always make their Next Decision Better™. Ushering women through from crisis to calm, and from pain to peace. She is a staunch supporter; advisor

Robin Kinnie is a woman making history. And it's happening not just in the Motor City - but worldwide.  Her company, The Kinnie Media Group,LLC launched an internet radio station, Motor City Woman Radio Network, the only station dedicated to inspiration, motivation and information that helps women lead more fulfilling lives. No radio station exists that solely strives to serve women with smart, lively conversation. The station features an all-female lineup of show hosts. Shows range from career and personal development to entrepreneurship and spiritual growth. She is a wife, mom and career woman. And women like her are always in need of tools, resources and information that help them in all aspects of their life. Robin Kinnie, an avid talk radio fan, couldn’t locate a show that spoke to her interests and goals. She said she didn’t want one show or one segment dedicated to women. She wanted an entire station but couldn’t find one so she created it. Kinnie has been hosting events, sharing positive info

JULIAN B. KIGANDA is a dynamic speaker, author, teacher, and transformational brand strategist. Her clients represent a broad spectrum of international organizations, Fortune 500 corporations, national nonprofits, small businesses, authors, and influential figures. She launched Bold & Fearless in 2015—a lifestyle brand and online magazine for women of Africa and?the Diaspora who are passionate about discovering and living out their purpose. Julian co-authored and published her first highly-acclaimed book with her sister entitled Whose Shoes Are You Wearing? 12 Steps to Uncovering the Woman You Really Want to Be. Since the sold out book launch, Whose Shoes has been featured on local, national, and international media, and continues to transform lives. Julian and her work have been featured in various media including: The Washington Post, ABCNews, AP, Communication Arts, NBC News, NPR, Fox5DC, Voice of America and many others. She is an active public speaker who has presented at the United Nations, World

Katrina Turnbow is the owner and operator of Kanopi Social, A Digital Marketing Firm and Co-working space An Office in Detroit. She recently won the "40 Under 40" Award from the Michigan Chronicle. An acknowledged expert on the use of digital media and marketing. Katrina’s career matured as the use of the Internet for business-to-business purposes exploded. Over the years, she has built a solid reputation for providing innovative solutions using digital methodologies, especially in high-pressure situations. Always open to new ways of presenting and delivering digital solutions to existing and new audiences, Katrina is especially passionate about helping small-to-medium-sized businesses receive exposure through the social media by aligning their business goals with the appropriate communication and marketing channels. From this passion, Katrina not only launched her Marketing Firm but also made the strategic decision to acquire the coworking space, An Office in Detroit, in March 2016, becoming one of Mi

The Activist Entrepreneur: What I Learned About Business at the Urban Coalition & My Proven Keys to Personal and Career Success tells the epic story of Walt Douglas' rise from humble roots in Hamlet, N.C., to a central role in Detroit politics and community affairs as president of New Detroit Inc., one of the nation's first urban coalition organizations -- then as co-owner of Avis Ford, Black Enterprise magazine's Dealer of the Year in 2010. The Activist Entrepreneur chronicles Douglas' 25 years of growth as leader of one of the nation's most successful Ford dealerships, including the turmoil and struggle of surviving the Great Recession of 2008-2010. In the process, it shares valuable lessons about family, friendships and strategic partnerships that bridge boundaries and produce profound change. Author Walt Douglas With Anthony Neely Foreword by Edsel Ford II

Dr. Isaiah Ike McKinnon served on the Detroit city police force for thirty years. During that time he completely transformed it, developing prevention programs and ensuring justice was served. Through the pain of racism and brutality, Ike rose above it all and in doing so gave back to the city through his hardwork and dedication.  Now Associate Professor of Education, Isiah McKinnon, Ph.D., he teaches the course Society and Education. He is a former Deputy Mayor and Chief of Police of the City of Detroit. He won an Emmy as the NBC News/Safety Consultant. He has authored three books and co-authored two others, in addition to numerous articles on crime victims. McKinnon has met six U.S. Presidents and Nelson Mandela, and has appeared on the "Today Show", "Good Morning America", "Oprah", and "The History Channel." He is a national motivational/inspirational speaker to Fortune 500 companies and schools. He earned his B.A. from Mercy College, M.A. from the University of Detroit Mercy and doctorate from Michigan

The Power of Sisterhood. The Power of Love. With the Sister Accord message, Sonia Jackson Myles is leading a Global REVOLUTION of LOVE! Her goal is to have 1 BILLION girls and women living the principles of The Sister Accord by using the 9 Jewels each and every day. The 9 Sister Accord Jewels are: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Selflessness. Sonia is the author of The Sister Accord:  51 Ways To LOVE Your Sister, which was nominated for a 2013 NAACP Image Award. It's easy to make the commitment to living The Sister Accord principles. Sonia is confident that she will meet her lofty goal, as everyone who has seen the resolution LOVES it! The difficult part is the dedication that must occur each and every day, to live The Sister Accord. It takes work and great intentionality. As a result, Sonia has developed programs and models designed to enable meaningful and healthy relationships among girls and women. See www.thesisteraccord.com for details on her programs and c

Eboni Johnson Cooper: Consultant -  Public Speaker -  Millennial Thought Leader - Champion for Young Black Philanthropy Ebonie has worked for such organizations and companies as Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, Prospect Park Alliance, MTV Networks, Barack Obama Campaign for Change and Black Entertainment Television (BET). She holds a Masters of Science in Public Relations & Corporate Communication from New York University and Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.  By trade she's a marketing professional with a knack for social media engagement but her true passion is young black philanthropy. Through her small business, Friends of Ebonie, she has successfully grown her thought leadership, programming and training to empower the next generation of African American philanthropists. The success of her work thus far has been featured on Huffington Post, Washington Post, JET Magazine, Afro American Newspaper and s

For unto each of us is given a bag of tools, A lump of clay, and a book of rules . . . And it is left up to each of us to decide whether we shall become a stumbling block or in the realization of our dreams… a stepping stone ... This is a Solo Show with Dr. Geneva Williams....  As this nation prepares for the changing of the guards of leadership in Washington of these United States of America, this day as we celebrate the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his message is more important than ever before. Though etched in a moment in time by one of this nation’s great leaders, Dr. King’s message is timeless. It still pulls us. Calls us higher. Makes us sit down and examine ourselves and what we are doing to become what that one man once dared to dreamed.             Dr. Martin Luther King spoke famously, openly, candidly about his dreams. Boldly, he revealed his heart’s deepest desires with a world that did not care nor share his same vision. He gave us words that inspired and sprouted hope. Words th

Whether you work in a corporate office, small production house, or as a freelance creative running your own company, chances are you have a lot to do. As a Creative Leader, many times you a have multiple projects to work on, clients to find, bills to manage, research to do, meetings to go to, and more. If we aren’t careful, time can get away from you and you can find ourselves not accomplishing all that we hope to during the day. Melodye Hunter is the "Chief Creative Officer" of Melodye Hunter Creative. Besides running the business, creating websites and other branding creative projects - she's a wife and mother of three.  She's a woman with a vision on a mission and she's on top of it.  She has created a tool that has helped her and she wants to share it with the world. Tune in and hear her tips and learn about the productivity tools she uses to get things done!   www.souloproductivity.com  

It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do or where you live – you are a leader. Leaders are folks that aren’t necessarily labeled as “the leader” but their actions project the aura of being the one people go to for advice, wisdom, direction, or just a sign-off . Leadership is about influencing others to do something -- to act, follow a dream, complete a task.   Everyone is called to lead in some way sometime in life. Leaders have the desire to make an impact, be an agent for change and make things better than they found them.   You “boss up” when you make a difference and create an atmosphere that inspires, motivates, challenges and changes something or someone for the better.   The best way to do that is your way, with your unique gifts, skills and talents.   The tips Dr. Geneva will share in this show from her new booklet are just that – nuggets she has learned overthe years from her career as a leader, founder and director of many organizations.    She's tried to boil her brain on paper to get y

CAMEKA SMITH, Founder and CEO/The BOSS Network. Topic:  How Leaders Can Grow and Leverage Their Professional Networks Speaker, trainer and award-winning entrepreneur – just a few words that describe Cameka Smith, Founder of The BOSS Network, a community of professional and entrepreneurial women who support each other through conversation, online engagement, and event-based networking. BOSS is “Bringing Out Successful Sisters” to promote and encourage the small business spirit and professional development of women. The BOSS Network has become one of the fastest-growing women business communities, garnering accolades such as 10 Best Career Sites for Women by Forbes.com, one of 9 Twitter Accounts to Enhance Your College Experience by BlackEnterprise.com, and many others. She established The BOSS Network in 2009 to empower women to become independent and successful by utilizing the power of networking and technology. Since then, The BOSS Network has evolved into a go-to resource for companies seeking female in

Set a goal. Make it happen. That is what Alison Vaughn does. As the founder and CEO of Jackets for Jobs, she has spent 17 years making a difference and won many awards for her outstanding work including an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Jackets for Jobs, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides employment etiquette, career skills training and professional clothes to low-income individuals. Since opening the doors in 2000, the organization has assisted over 15,000 individuals with employment. This high profile organization has been supported and applauded by Donald Trump, "The View," "Today Show," and O Magazine. A highlight of Vaughn's career was the honor of ringing the closing bell on NASDAQ.  JFJ also partners with TJ Maxx and is the charitable arm.   Vaughn is one of the co-authors of the book, Inspired Style, she and other top image experts reveal strategies to always look and be your best. Inspired Style is the key ingredient to helping women understand and define their personal style, w

Amy DuBois Barnett is a senior media executive, award-winning journalist and brand development expert with 18 years of broad experience in all aspects of: content strategy, integrated marketing, brand expansion, business development, video production, creative direction, online product merchandising and revenue generation.  She was the editor in chief of Ebony magazine; prior to her editorship at Ebony magazine, Amy held various positions that showcased her exceptional abilities in the field of journalism. Her first time working for a magazine was while she was pursuing her MFA in creative writing at Columbia University. Amy wrote for the Fashion’s Almanac where she wrote about her interest in fashion. The Fashion’s Almanac analyzes and critiques the lasts fashion trends of the season. It publishes articles about the most popular look of the season. She was originally interested in going into the fashion industry. Writing for the Fashion’s Almanac is where she discovered her talents in journalism. After ea

ELAYNE FLUKER is a media entrepreneur, consultant and coach with 20 years of multimedia experience in digital, print, video, radio, television and podcasting. She is the Founder of Chic Rebellion Media -- a multimedia agency that creates content to engage & empower multicultural women and Host of “Support is Sexy” -- a podcast featuring compelling interviews with successful women entrepreneurs, leaders & creatives.  She has appeared as a featured guest on national shows, such as The Today Show, Nightline, Inside Edition, Sirius XM Radio & 106 & Park discussing women, diversity, pop culture & has appeared in outlets such as Huffington Post, People, Associated Press and the NY Post.  She is also a frequent public speaker discussing journalism, digital media, entrepreneurship, women of color and girls' empowerment at United Nations, Columbia U, New York U, Spelman, Howard University, the Essence Music Fest & more.   Her expertise is creating engaging, revenue-generating content for n