Maritza R. Alarcón is anything but average! This Brooklyn native, grew up in a single parent home, but managed to stay connected to her very supportive father. Their loving relationship picked her up in her lowest moment, after going from a 6 figure salary to losing everything. Through the art of self discovery she found lessons in creating her own happy while volunteering in Africa and working with youth programs in NYC. After felling pressured from those who know her best, she is now launching a book about her unique happiness. We talked with Maritza, hoping to get the inside scoop about what's on her dream list and how she was able to accomplish so much in such a short time span. Click play to find out what life experiences have her twirling around in her happiest moments.

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Institute for Leadership and Change with Amberly Carter

Don't F With Maritza's Joy

Kim Thomas reflects on the memories she had with her son Earl Shaleek Moss Pinckney. Though this isn't the life she thought she would ever have to live, she is now advocating for a stronger community and continues to seek justice for Shaleek's murder. Having become an activist overnight, she feels this whole experience has awakened a sleeping giant inside of her. Hear how her son's death brought her closer to him through the daughter he left behind.

He Gave Me Energy

I feel like I’m dealing with a lot of unnecessary clutter in my life and I’m ready to purge. I spent this past weekend purging old contacts from my phone, old clothes from my closet and even old relationships on and off of Facebook.

I am truly about to reclaim my time from distractions, discouragement and disrespectful people. You can, too!

I also go over 7 of the best ways you can reclaim your time while running your memorial foundation

Reclaiming My Time

Amberly’s sharing some big news. Then she shares two resources that will help you get your life together in 2018.

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I'm Retiring... Plus Two Bonuses

The first episode of the year and for the Mamie Taught Me Podcast. Grief with loved ones who’ve passed away is tough but I think that’s common. The loss of someone who is still living can be just as challenging. When I think about what you need to get through grief, you really need space to just be vulnerable. In this podcast I share what Mamie taught me about coping with loss.

Black Grief: On Display & Pimped Out For Politics

With the holiday season having just passed, it’s always interesting how people think about money, what they have or don't have and how they choose spend it and what they believe they can't afford. Listen in as Amberly is joined by Chief Budget Balancer Felicia Blaise of FeliciaBlaise.com to discuss money management tips for abundance in the new year.

Mind Over Money: How to Challenge Yourself to Think In Abundance About Money

In today's episode, I'm reading an excerpt from my chapter entitled "Believe the Unimaginable Is Possible". Follow along for a little motivate and learn why despite feeling small you should go after that dream or take on that new role any way.

Believe It's Your Time

Discover what I think is worthy of measuring in 2018 and who you should have left in 2017.

Measurement And Monetization

Mamie Taught Me is a weekly podcast featuring an intimate reflection and piercing look into life, business and social justice. Amberly is the cousin of Emmett Till, 14 year old Chicago boy who was kidnapped and murdered in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a White woman in Money, MS.

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Amberly R. Carter