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.
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

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!

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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 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

We ALL have our seasons. This story is of the upmost grit and sacrifice to make things work! Cherrian’s journey is quite admirable. She was once a college dropout & displaced from her home which resulted in her having to live in different homeless shelters. However, today she is one of the Nation’s leading Realtors and The Voice of Real Estate in the New Orleans area.  In this episode, Cherrian shares her entrepreneurial journey, & also drops valuable information in regards to obtaining homeownership! 
H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let’s listen
Instagram: @herstory_podcast
Facebook: HER STORY Podcast
Guest Instagram: @clevy_nolarealtor

The Entrepreneurial Journey Part II: Displaced to Real Estate Guru Ft. Cherrian Levy EP. 11

Sometimes we need to check on our "strong" friends and give them words of encouragement. Today's episode focuses on the importance of encouraging the encourager-- they too have hardships!

You are H.E.R.-- Heroic, Empowering, Resilient! 
Instagram: @herstory_podcast
Facebook: @herstorypodcast 

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Midweek Motivation Feat. J. Jamison-- Encourage the Encourager, Ep. 18

As women, we wear many hats--wife, daughter, mother, boss & hustler! 
Michelle Gomez, who is also known as the Latina Career Coach, is a full time professional in a male dominated industry. She often refers to herself as the "corporate entrepreneur". 
This episode we focus on the balance between holding multiple roles and the importance of being fully present within each.
Our stories are meant to be heard! Let's listen!

Instagram: @mgsuccesscoach

Centered, Balanced and Focused: A Woman of Many Hats, Feat. Michelle Gomez with J. Jamison

Super excited for this week's episode! Today, we will revisit the power of affirmations in our, "Mid-week Motivation" series. Earlier this week I co-hosted an instagram live with a former guest, Queing. We discussed the importance of affirmations and the affects of societal views of "beauty". Let's hear some words of encouragement form the "Affirmation Queen" herself, J. Jamison.

Follow HER Story podcast on instagram: @herstory_podcast and Facebook: @herstorypodcast.

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MID-WEEK Motivation: Phrase of the week, "I Can", Feat. J. Jamison Ep. 33

“I’m really genuinely a good person, who didn’t have good choices to choose from.” -Tieshae Huntsman

Unfortunately--poverty, drugs, and negligence shaped Tieshae and Francine’s adolescent years. 
A litany of bad experiences lead both ladies to a life of “bad decisions", however,  both wanted to be healed, loved, and released from their past. Now, they are the co-founders of  Lyfe After Foundation and co-stars of Lyfe After the Feds reality TV Show — which allows them to share stories, provide resources to formally incarcerated women, and raise awareness to the injustices within the criminal justice system. Their stories are meant to be heard! Let’s listen! 

Instagram: @lyfeafterthefeds and @tedddybeee
Website: https://lyfeafter.org/

"Lyfe After the Feds", Ep. 34 Feat. Tieshae Huntsman and Francine Williams w/ J. Jamison

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

I truly enjoyed this episode as I interviewed a fellow HBCU graduate and Soror— Amy Agbottah. We focused on the resiliency and legacy associated with attending HBCUs, the difficulties in pursuing a passionate career, and the effects of balancing her various businesses such as AC Events and Pix R Us Photobooth, all while maintaining her 9-5 as a healthcare professional. 

Website: https://www.amycynthiaevents.com/about
IG: @amycynthiaevents
FB: amycynthiaevents

AC Events: A Talk with Amy Cynthia, Feat.Amy Agbottah 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

On Episode 47, J. Jamison chats with Taji Wright, who is an avid leader, educator, and advocate. She is a woman of many accolades and very successful in her own right; however, it's Taji's experiences at Texas Southern University as Miss TSU that has shaped and molded her into the woman she is today.

Guest's IG: @FOREVER31RUBY

"Still Queening" Feat. Shartajeye 'Taji' Wright hosted by J. Jamison

Join me and listen to this week's episode as I interview Shakara Parks. Shakara is a former Miss Morris College, innovator, choreographer, and philanthropist. As we discuss the impact of attending an HBCU and being an HBCU Queen, we also take a deeper dive into her personal life and how a rare disease altered her life forever. The good thing is that Shakara's diagnosis has only made her stronger, and there is glory at the end of her story.H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let's go, listen!
Guest's Instagram: @nunu_parks

Pass the Mirror: My chat with Shakara Parks with J. Jamison, Ep. 48

HERstory is definitely about creating opportunities for all females. Tap into this episode as I interview a former Miss Morris College and My Soror, Lakil Mason. Lakil talks about her unique journey as an HBCU Queen and an athlete. Now at the age of 23, she continues to be innovative and is determined to gain experience within various avenues of life, including acting, mentorship, and philanthropy. 
Guest IG: @the_realLakil

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

H.E.R. Story Podcast Feat. Lakil Mason, hosted by J. Jamison HBCU Queen Edition

#entrepreneurallife #womenempower #womenempoweringwomen #youngandgifted #beautyandmore #beautyproducts #makeup #hair #haircare #blackhair #womenofcolor #positivemind #positivevibes

Beauty and More: A Talk with Janeah Simone, hosted by J. Jamison

Today's episode, we will highlight the HBCU experience! I'll be interviewing Nickia Alli, a 2007 graduate from North Carolina A & T State University, with a degree in Journalism. Nickia shares her journey on choosing her career choice, the significance of developing her own company and business, and her HBCU Love Story!

H.E.R. Story is meant to be shared! Let's take a list.
@thealigroupllc

HBCU Experience with Nickia Alli hosted by J. Jamison

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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