In this episode, I spoke to Emmy Award-nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold on H.E.R. Story podcast. Chloe was discovered at a young age in Washington, DC, by Debbie Allen, and her choreography has been featured on hit television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Good Morning America, The Ellen Show, The Talk, and over 30 episodes of The Late Late Show With James Corden. She is also the Founder of Syncopated Ladies - an all-female tap band that has amassed over 50 million views online. 
Chloe is a philanthropist. Along with her sister, Maud founded the Chloe and Maud Foundation, which is committed to inspiring, uplifting, and supporting tap dancers of all ages worldwide. Click the link in the bio and take a close listen! #womenhistorymonth #blackwomeninleadership #artist #choreography #art #dance #herstorypodcast

H.E.R. Story Podcast with J. Jamison Feat. Chloe Arnold

#HERSTORYWednesday
Today's episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition as we feature Dr. Kathryn D. Kelly. 

Dr. Kelly currently serves as the Treasurer and Board Member for Girls Health Ed, an organization whose mission is to educate girls to make empowered decisions about their health.  Additionally, Dr. Kelly serves as the Vice President of the Howard University Medical Alumni Association Board of Trustees. Kathryn's HBCU Band Experience influenced her college career and set the tone for the rest of her life!
H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let's take a listen!
Twitter: @drmomkelly
Instagram: @kathrynkellymd
Facebook: @Kelly Collaborative Medicin

The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition  Ft. Dr. Kathryn D. Kelly w/ J. Jamison

#HERSTORYWednesday
Today's episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition.
Dr. Kellye Hall, A "Jill of all trades, "thrives in various areas, including academics, athletics, and the arts. She is a proud graduate of North Carolina A&T University and has broken many barriers throughout her life, such as being the first female drum major in her college band's history! She continues to propel through life and empower others through her experiences. 
H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let's take a listen!
Facebook: Kellye Worth Hall
IG: kellyedont4get_the_e
Twitter: AggieDivaDoc
www.drkellyewhall.com

The HBCU Experience: Band Alumni Edition Feat. Dr. Kellye W. Hall w/ J. Jamison

Today's episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition.
LaToya Brooks is a native of Atlanta, GA. She is a proud graduate of
Clark Atlanta University and Tennessee State University. As an undergrad student at CAU, she served as Clarinet Section Leader, Drum Major, and Student Director of the Mighty Marching Panther Band; while at TSU, she served as a Graduate Assistant for the Aristocrat of Bands.
LaToya has taught multiple disciplines, from band to chorus to drama, on every level. She is committed to a life of balance and provides resources to various individuals through her personal business and more! H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let's take a listen!
Facebook: @brooksartscollective
IG: @brooksartscollective

The HBCU Experience: Band Alumni Edition Feat. LaToya Brooks w/ J. Jamison

#HERSTORYWednesday
Today's episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition.
Dr. Christy A. Walker, is a higher education professional, band-head, and HBCU advocate. Christy, a native of Hampton, Virginia, earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina A and T State University. While Christy was a student at North Carolina A&T, she played clarinet in the Blue and Gold Marching Machine and in the symphonic band for 4 years. She currently serves at the Director of Career Services at Durham Technical Community College in Durham, North Carolina, and has her very own platform focused on HBCU Band advocacy. #HERstory is meant to be heard! Let's listen.

Podcast Name: The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hbcubandexperience
Instagram: @hbcubandexperience

The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition with Dr. Christy Walker

#HERSTORYWednesday
Today's episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition.
Ebony Burroughs is a servant leader, forever learner, and passionate about diversity, inclusion, and equity issues. Over the last 22 years, Ebony has worked in various roles across industries such as retail, utilities, communications, real estate, finance, and IT consultancy. Ebony graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communication Systems, returning over a decade later as a distance learner to earn her Master of Science in Information Technology. Over the years, Ebony has had to reinvent herself professionally multiple times to advance in her career. #HERstory is meant to be heard! Let's listen.

The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition feat. Ebony Burroughs w/ J. Jamison

#HERSTORYMovement
Today's episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Southern University System Edition.
Ayanna Spivey was born in the shadow of Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA.  She was raised in Moreno Valley, CA.  She explored skills while in high school, lettering in 3 sports, active in the Associated Student Body, the Black Student Union, and becoming the Southern California Regional President of Black Student Unions. These experiences laid the foundation for her time at Southern University and the beginning of her career in higher education through various positions in the Student Government Association, Miss Sophomore, and then Miss Southern on the Royal Court. In 2016 she launched We Are Educated, LLC.--an organization that strives to promote higher learning at HBCUs and inspire academic excellence through college preparation. #HERstory is meant to be heard! Let's listen.
Instagram: @ayannaceleste

The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Southern University System Edition Feat. Ayanna Spivey w/ J. Jamison

*This episode is in partnership with The HBCU Experience: The HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition. *
Please take a listen as I chat with Ms. Darby Smith-- a 2x graduate of Southern University and A&M College. She shares her HBCU Queen journey and experience and how it has propelled her career and entrepreneurial journey!

HBCU Royal University Queens 2nd Edition: Feat. Darby Smith

Let's take a listen to Dr. Shanna B. Van Ness's Story! She is a certified business executive and Life Coach who is also known as the "committed action queen." She specializes in personal growth, relationship, career, business, and executive coaching while maintaining a private practice in Brooklyn, New York. #HERSTORY is meant to be shared! Let's take a listen now!

Dr. Shanna B. Van Ness x HERstory with Host J. Jamison

Let's talk about supporting Black Woman-Owned Businesses! 



This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Ms. Tameka Peoples. Tameka, Founder of Seed2Shirt, launches campaign as the first Black Woman-Owned integrated apparel manufacturing and print-on-demand company in The United States. Seed2Shirt is the first to use an all-black-owned production from cotton seed-to-cotton shirt for their Blank Apparel T-shirt Line to a Black Woman-Owned printing company--She Prints It. Using organic cotton from African cotton farmers, produced in small batch carbon-neutral production centers in Kenya, Africa, and distribute their line of blanks and print option shirts globally. 
Seed2Shirt means black cotton, black production, black shipping, black woman prints fulfillment partner – with full plans to utilize African American cotton farmers as they continue to grow their production ecosystem and vision. #HERstory is meant to be shared! Let's listen!

Seed2shirt: Interview with Tameka Peoples with J. Jamison

Serial entrepreneurship AINT easy, but Black women get it done!

Tiffanê Nicol is a remarkable artist, professional hairstylist, Celebrity Make-up Artist, and founder of Style Mobb University(SMU), the first culture-driven HBCU beauty school running an advanced training and cosmetology program to help create award-winning beauty and barber professionals. Since the launch of SMU in its first year, 100 students have enrolled, and 36 students have graduated. Her achievements in the industry have made her a trendsetter with outstanding contributions. #HERstory is meant to be shared! Let's listen!

HER STORY Feat. Tiffanê Nicol--Celebrity Make-up Artist & founder of Style Mobb University

Take a listen as I chat with Nydria Williams. 
Nydria is a minister, public speaker, and best-selling author. 
Nydria’s mother- brand is Revitalized Hope and Healing which consists of Consulting, Coaching and Counseling (Christian Counseling). Being a woman with many titles has always been a dream of Nydria’s. Since 2018 she has been a Certified Ordained Reverend and Associate Minister at her church and Certified F-CBT. Facing many life-threatening experiences, but depending on God's will, Nydria was able to conquer all her goals. H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared, lets listen!

H.E.R. Story x Nydria Williams: Author, Public Speaker, &Minister

This week-- listen as I chat with serial entrepreneur LaShay Anderson. 
LaShay Anderson grew up in Bristol, PA, the oldest of five children. Because she inherited outstanding leadership, nurturing, and work-a-holic skills throughout her career, LaShay has always excelled at training others. This is why Your Best You, L.L.C. @yourbestyou_llc  became her very first sole business! It is a Philly-based career coaching business that offers resume writing, job search assistance, coaching, human resource consulting, and more. Her clientele ranges from healthcare organizations, shelters, and workforce centers, to students at local high schools. LaShay also owns and manages many other businesses as well. H.E.R. story is meant to be heard! 
Let's listen!

LaShay Anderson x H.E.R. Story Podcast w/ host J. Jamison

Old to Me, New to You! A few months back, I had the opportunity to interview Sherri Simmons. 

Born and raised in New York, Sheri is the oldest of four children, is a first-generation college graduate, and started writing as an outlet at the age of 12 when she was experiencing depression. Fast-forwarding to this past year, I Am Special Yes, I Am, written by Sheri and her eight-year-old son, is one of Sheri's most significant accomplishments to date, primarily since it was published and sold in Barnes and Noble! It not only shares his story of battling a disability but inspires others that they too can be successful with an ailment such as his! Besides this, Sheri says that writing her web series has been the proudest moment of her writing career thus far. In short, she is a woman that wears MANY hats!

We unpack so much in this episode, and Sherri's story is meant to be heard! Let's take a listen now! @consultwithsheri

SHERI SIMMONS x H.E.R. Story Podcast with Host J. Jamison

April is the founder of The SVE Firm, which is a full-service consulting firm that partners and collaborates with clients to deliver results and navigate complex challenges. SVE brings over 10 years of specialized expertise in strategic planning, event management, sponsorship activation, and nonprofit management.
The firm name, The SVE Firm (SVE), was intentionally named to solidify the core values of Strategy, Vision, and Execution. SVE ensures that clients are served with integrity, excellence, teamwork, and first-class customer service— while also benefiting greatly from the teams’ diverse range of knowledge and experience. 
Join this convo as we speak on her entrepreneurial journey, sponsorship, and philanthropy within the community and her new role as the COO of the HBCU Allstar Game coming to New Orleans on April 3!

HER Story Podcast

APRIL TAYLOR x HER STORY PODCAST W/ J. Jamison

From growing up in the foster care system, dealing with abuse, and becoming a widow in 2011 to now being a newlywed, mother, board-certified life and widow coach, and two-time author, Vioree Brandon-Nettlesford has dedicated her life to helping others rediscover and redefine theirs. Vioree is also an author of two self-published books, My New Starts Now and Wounded, Widowed & Winning.
Although Vioree has experienced loss and hardship— it is her faith that has helped others bounce back into a winning mindset after grief and life-changing challenges. There are definitely blessings in the storm! Check out H.E.R. Story NOW!

From Pain to Power: Vioree Brandon-Nettlesford x H.E.R. Story Podcast

You don't know H.E.R. Story! 
Jearlean Taylor developed a rare form of cancer at a very young age, Rhabdomyosarcoma.   Thankfully, Jearlean's story does not end here. While faced with adversity most of her childhood and adolescent years— Jearlean stands today strong! And through her hardships, she continues to encourage, uplift, understand, and spread her testimony abroad. Listen now to learn more about this phenomenal survivor, advocate, entrepreneur, and author!

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HER Story Podcast x Jearlean Taylor: We are all "different to make a difference

Please listen as I chat with Kayonca Riggs, the Founder of The Risen Queen Foundation and the owner of several businesses that fund and sponsor Survivors of Domestic Violence. 

Kayonca is a successful entrepreneur, empowerment coach, and philanthropist who leads through a place of healing. She not only shares her story but also helps aid domestic violence victims into strong survivors. 

H.E.R. Story is meant to be heard! Let's listen.

H.E.R. Story x Kayonca Riggs

New seasons attract new challenges. All within the same year Alicia marries, moves to a new city, lands a new job, and essentially has a spiritual awakening. At this point her life seems perfect until she is faced with a problem that no one has the answers to---her cervical cancer diagnosis. 
H.E.R. story is meant to be shared! Let's listen!

THIS TOO SHALL PASS: OVERCOMING CERVICAL CANCER @ 26, ft. Alicia Rollins, with J. Jamison-EP1

New Year, New You! 
Traechel begins 2018 with a list of goals to obtain; however, her nonprofit agency tells her different— YOU'RE FIRED! Unfortunately, unemployment is a harsh reality; especially with millennials. For people with masters and even doctoral degrees, long term unemployment is especially insidious.

H.E.R. Story is meant to be heard! Let’s listen!

Highly Educated and Unemployed, Ft. Traechel McCoy w/ J. Jamison-Ep. 4

Broken, beaten, battered, and abused—these adjectives are far too familiar for many women and even men within our communities. 
Join me as I chat with the Executive Director/Founder of the Butterfly Society, Twahna Harris. 
Twahna uses her journey and domestic violence breakthrough to provide resources and make a positive impact on the community. 
H.E.R. STORY is meant to be shared! Let’s listen!

And Still I Rise: The Domestic Violence Breakthrough, Ft. Twahna P. Harris, with J. Jamison -Ep. 5

ADVERSITY IS DOPE: My Trials Don't Define Me, Feat. Ayla Goodson, with J. Jamison, Ep. 15

Ayla is an entrepreneur, fitness coach, author, and mentor to name a few. However, she does not shy away from mentioning her trials. In fact, it was a diagnosis she received at the age of 19 which lead her to create her business and urgency to help other women and motivate ALL.
H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared!
Let's Listen!
Instagram: herstory_podcast
Facebook: @herstorypodcast
Guest's Instagram: @aylagoodson

ADVERSITY IS DOPE: My Trials Don't Define Me, Feat. Ayla Goodson, with J. Jamison, Ep. 15

Tune in as I chat with this week’s guest, L’areal Lipskin. L’areal started out as an intern 10 years ago, became an executive making multiple six figures, and then walked away from it all to go into full-time entrepreneurship. Needless to say, some thought her decision was very irrational, but she knew she could no longer put a price on her peace! She now coaches women entrepreneurs on goal setting and elevating their mindset to have more confidence, conviction, and credibility. 
H.E.R. Story is meant to be heard! Let’s listen!!
Instagram: @herstory_podcast
Facebook: @herstorypodcast
Guest’s Instagram: @visionboardsoverbrunch

2019: The Year of Manifestation, feat. L’areal Lipkins with J. Jamison, Ep. 23

Representation matters—In episode 24, Dr. Kilan Ashad-Bishop discusses her journey as a woman of color in an underrepresented male dominated field and also the importance of mentorship and empowering our youth through STEM education. 
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HER journey is relatable. HER journey is empowering. HER journey is meant to be shared.  #HERstory

Instagram: @herstory_podcast 
Facebook: @herstorypodcast
guest’s social media handle: @kilanbishop

Representation Matters: We Are Here and There’s More of Us, Feat. Dr. Kilan Ashad-Bishop, Ep. 24

Purpose Greater Than Myself, Feat. Alisha Small with J. Jamison--Ep. 25
Alisha is an entrepreneur and founder of a non-profit organization. However,  her personal battles and issues within her very own community motivated her to begin a profitable business providing a much needed service to others.  This episode discusses overcoming personal trauma, finding a niche in brand building, and providing an impactful service to those around you! 

Instagram: @herstory_podcast
Facebook: @herstorypodcast
Alisha's Instagram: @AlishaSmall_ Facebook: @Alisha Small

Purpose Greater Than Myself, Feat. Alisha Small with J. Jamison--Ep. 25

This week’s episode focuses on Adrienne’s journey in finding her purpose. 
Often in life we over analyze and overlook what’s already right in front of us. Adrienne simply perfects what naturally comes easy to create a lifestyle and profitable business... sometimes our purpose is right in our reach!

Instagram: @herstory_podcast
Facebook: @herstorypodcast
Guest's Instagram: @adriennnekinginspires

Ep. 27: Passion Meets Purpose, Feat. Adrienne King with J. Jamison

Ep. 29, "Age Ain't Nothing But A Number"
Society tells us that unless we are the youngest to ever do it—we are too far behind. Felicia’s story is that of resiliency and continuous evolution. She decided to take a leap of faith and change her career path within her early 30's. She put the fear of starting over behind her and in return made one of the best decisions of her life. 

H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let’s listen!
Instagram: @beyondpodcastus & @feliciashakespeare
Facebook: @feliciashakespeare

Ep. 29, Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, Feat. Felicia Shakespeare with J. Jamison

“From Obesity to Healthy Me”

Queing never had a “skinny past”. In fact, she felt that she could accomplish anything she set out to do in life except… lose weight. Ironically, when her "almost perfect" life began to fall apart she was propelled into a weight loss journey that changed her life forever---- mentally, physically, and spiritually.

H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let's Listen!

IG: Wisdom4Weightloss

Ep. 30, From Obesity to Healthy Me, Feat. Queing Jones with J. Jamison

When Kendra discovered she was pregnant at the age of 13, her life would forever change. As a young teenager, she had no other choice than to find a means of survival. As a mother she survived through homelessness and abandonment, and now she is a mentor, motivator, public speaker and author--"droppin jewelz" of lessons learned and creating a message of empowerment and healing throughout the country. 
H.E.R. Story is meant to heard--Let's listen! 
IG: @justusjewelz
webpage: www.droppinjewelz.com

H.E.R. Story Podcast with J. Jamison Feat. Kendra Hall, "Droppin Jewelz"

Finding creative and innovative methods to educate and reach our people is necessary to influence and reach the masses.

Eye health, healthcare, & women.
Three (3) issues that are intersectional, but we rarely connect the gaps and discuss within our community. Sarah Bondzie (@sarahvbondzie) will discuss the launch of a new product—BVE Capsules (@mybonvue) and her plan to give back to the community. HER Story is meant to be heard— let’s listen.

Instagram: @mybonvue https://instagram.com/mybonvue?igshid=j4rl55e9nqtu 
Facebook: mybonvue https://www.facebook.com/mybonvue/
Website: https://shopbonnevue.wordpress.com/

Ep. 38, "More Than Meets the Eye" Feat. Sarah B. with J. Jamison

Let's talk Mind over Matter, Feat. Tanya J. Miller with J. Jamison 

Today's Episode features Tanya J. Miller—a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the community and in ministry to pursue purpose, passion, vision, and destiny.

Our conversation focuses on Tanya's book— Mind Matters, which explores practical ways you can bring balance to your thought life, from replacing anxious thoughts with hopeful ones to curbing unnecessary thinking altogether. Tanya also shares the background of how she wrote the book from a personal place of trauma and how her resilience encouraged her to pursue various other projects. 
H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared— let's Listen!

Let's talk Mind over Matter, Feat. Tanya J. Miller with J. Jamison

My focus for 2020 is to center my relationship with God every day--not just when my life is in despair. However, the irony is unforeseen circumstances is that it is often when our faith is strengthened, and our relationship naturally grows with our Savior. In episode 42, I am joined by a certified faith coach, Sharon. 

She is a thought-leader, blogger, podcaster, inspirational/faith speaker, instructor, public school educator, children's church teacher, an Air Force veteran, and a woman of strong faith. Her background lends itself to life-experiences many will benefit from. Today, I encourage you to listen to Sharon's heart, life lessons, and testimony, which will encourage you to accomplish all of your dreams. 

IG: @insharonsheart

Ep. 42

In Sharon's Heart, Ep. 42 Feat. Certified Faith Coach, Sharon, with J. Jamison

“Winning All Year” Feat. Kayla B. With J. Jamison, Ep. 44
Kayla Beal is a natural born innovator in today’s society. She is a television producer, writer, model, and entrepreneur. Raised in Queens, New York—her parents showed her the importance of education. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated magna cum laude at Virginia State University. It’s Kayla’s experiences at V.S.U. that shaped and molded her to the mogul she is today— working with various celebrities such as Jerry Springer, Steve Wilkos, Kimberly Locke, Wendy Williams, Tobias Truvillion, and many more.

In this episode, we focus on our HBCU experiences and how it has shaped us to be fearless Black leaders in a society that may not treat us as kind. Its the HBCU experience that influences her voice within her work as she continues to break barriers within the entertainment industry. 

H.E.R. story is meant to be heard— Let’s Listen! 

Instagram: @Kayla_way 
E-mail: Kayla@perceptionforyou.com

“Winning All Year” Feat. Kayla B. With J. Jamison, Ep. 44

Dr. Tiffany Zachery is a licensed Therapist & Counselor based in Louisiana. She has a wealth of information to share about the importance of maintaining a healthy mental state during this time and the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.  
Today’s chat focuses on the stigma of mental illness within the Black Community, coping mechanisms, personal experiences linked to depression, and resources to help with the traumatic effects of COVID-19 and the current events that impact our communities. 
H.ER. Story is meant to be heard! Let’s listen. 
Click in the link in the bio NOW.

Email: contact@drtiffanyzachery.com
Website: www.drtiffanyzachery.com
FB: Facebook.com/coachtiffanyzachery
IG: Instagram.com/drtiffanyzachery 
LinkedIn: 
http://linkedin.com/in/dr-tiffany-zachery-233b6a13
Psychology Today: 
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tiffany-zachery-lafayette-la/437882

HER STORY Podcast, J. Jamison’s Talk with Dr. Tiffany

Aggie Pride: Janea's talk with Christa Newkirk
As we anticipate the launch of The HBCU Experience: The North Carolina A&T State University 2nd Edition-- take a moment to listen to Christa's story. There is so much love and pride in attending an HBCU. This project's overall focus is to change the narrative and highlight the positivity of attending a Historically Black College and University. Christa's college experience influenced her to create EclectikRead Marketing.
 Through EclectikRead Marketing L.L.C., she uses both her professional
and personal experiences to speak life into people, products, and ideas to reach their full potential. She believes that regardless of one's journey, which is often full of twists and turns, a solution is always available in business and life. H.E.R. story needs to be shared! Let's take a listen.

Aggie Pride: Janea's talk with Christa Newkirk

Jocelyn Alexander is a May 2005 graduate of North Carolina A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Immediately following graduation, Jocelyn moved to the Washington, DC area for a government contract position. As a career-driven woman, its important to remain confident and take charge. This episode talks about the shared lessons and experiences that have shaped Jocelyn and the importance of being inquisitive, assertive, and unapologetic in decision-making within your work field. Many women in a male-dominated workplace may feel intimidated and afraid to take up space; however, Jocelyn's unique journey and confidence attribute to her leveraging her career, business, and creating space for other women of color throughout the years.  HER story is meant to be shared! Let's listen now!
Guest's IG handle(s): @stampdtrave & @theoandjoce

J. Jamison's talk with Jocelyn Alexander Ep. 54

H.E.R. STORY Podcast
H.E.R. is an acronym for Heroic, Empowering, & Resilient. This series focuses on how various women of color have defied their obstacles to success. Each of us has a story. There are women out there who have gone through the very same barriers you’re currently facing, but they didn’t give up. They used their difficulties to mold them into strong and resilient women. If they can break through their hardships, so can You! You are H.E.R.--Heroic. Empowering. Resilient.
Listen to these empowering stories every WEDNESDAY.

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