WinHers United Nicole Walker

WinHers United the podcast is a women empowerment platform that is based on four pillars: business, mindset, personal development, and self-care. At WinHers United we believe these four pillars are necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. During each season, bi-weekly an ah-mazing Woman of Color entrepreneur is interviewed, and tells us more about her business, mindset, personal development, and self-care journey.
Season 11, Episode 8 features Michelle Lilly - Real Estate and Digital Currency Investor, and Founder of Tokenized Assets Trust. During this episode entitled “You are the Opportunity”, Michelle shares her journey of discovery and leadership in the digital currency and tokenization industry. Michelle encourages us to educate ourselves, overcome fear, and stay in tune with the currency that is becoming mainstream in the world.  
Listen in as Michelle talks about: 
Her entry into the world of digital currency and how it lead to the start of her company Tokenized Assets Trust
Tokenization and how to accumulate which via fractionalization
The current currency war, and ensuring that your money maintains its value
The difference between blockchain, crypto currency, and tokenization
The future of finance, and paying attention to what’s really happening around you
Making the most of the opportunities that come your way
Being comfortable, being uncomfortable
Putting yourself in places where you are able to connect with winners, so you can learn and grow
Utilizing breathing as a form of self-care
Protecting your time, and setting boundaries around your availability
Turning disappointment into wins
And more
Michelle’s Bio
Michelle Lilly is a successful entrepreneur, real estate and digital currency investor, educator, and philanthropist with a passion for empowering individuals to reach their full potential. She holds certifications in Blockchain and Ethereum Technology and is the first African-American woman to earn a Master of Science in Blockchain Technology and Digital Currency.
As the founder and CEO of Tokenized Assets Trust, LLC, Michelle has extensive experience in all aspects of business, including start-up, sales, capital raising, business development and product development. The company focuses on the tokenization of real estate and other assets to allow for fractional ownership.
Michelle has educated and certified over 10,000 individuals in the field of digital currency and has authored several books on the topic, including “Crypto Rich,” “21st Century Finance for Women,” “Unlocking the Metaverse,” and the Amazon Best Seller, “Cryptocurrency and the New Black Wall Street.”
With a focus on developing  strategic partnerships globally in the digital currency, fintech, and blockchain industries, Michelle is dedicated to educating and empowering women and youth through financial literacy. She draws on her education, research, and life experiences to guide and inspire others to tap into their own inner power.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and boating. She is known for her sense of humor, compassion, and bold spirit. Her personal motto is “You are the Opportunity!
Visit Michelle Lilly’ website at: https://iammichellelilly.com/.
Follow Michelle on IG: @iammichellelilly.
Follow Michelle on LinkedIn: @michellelilly.
Follow Michelle on Facebook: @michellelilly.
Learn more about Michelle’s company Tokenized Assets Trust: https://tokenizemarketplace.com/.
How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United
Get your WinHers United merch at http://winhersunited.com/shop
If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com.
If you would like to work with Nicole, book a call at http://winhersunited.com/bookacall.
If you want to support to show send your donation to:
CashApp: $winhersunited

WinHers United the podcast is a women empowerment platform that is based on four pillars: business, mindset, personal development, and self-care. At WinHers United we believe these four pillars are necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. During each season, bi-weekly an ah-mazing Woman of Color entrepreneur is interviewed, and tells us more about her business, mindset, personal development, and self-care journey.
Season 11, Episode 7 features Shanel Evans - Social Media Business Strategist, Founder of Socially Savvy, and Co-Founder of FyreSavvy. During this episode entitled “Show Up Consistently”, Shanel shares her journey of pivoting from Finance Director to starting her Marketing Firm during the pandemic. Shanel encourages us to create and maintain our digital presence, as this is what many people and organizations look to in the digital world we live in.  
Listen in as Shanel talks about: 
What prompted and prepared her for entrepreneurship
Using the skills we learn along the way to make our business successful
Why it’s important to be socially savvy
Where to start in building our social presence for our business
Going into partnerships in business
Mindset hacks to stay motivated
Placing yourself in uncomfortable situations to learn and grow
Surrounding yourself with a supportive community
Finding ways to practice self-care daily
And more
Shanel’s Bio
Shanel Evans, founder of Socially Savvy and co-founder of FyreSavvy is a powerhouse all on her own. From managing $3B Project Launches to launching her own successful company via social media close to 3 years ago, Shanel is no stranger to strategizing how to maximize how a business should show up in front of their dream clients. Through her 100K V.I.B.E. Methodology, she helps her clients just like you skip to the front of the line on the internet streets and secure their coins.
In addition to managing her own nationally recognized non-profit and taking home a number of awards, including the Business of the Year Award, she’s a Meta (Facebook) Leader and Meta Certified Online Instructor dedicated to helping clients create more business opportunities and authentic relationships on social media.
Shanel works with coaches and service providers who want to 10x their revenues by Q4 using proven sales, marketing, and client attraction strategies. She helps them increase profits even if they struggle staying accountable, coming up with new revenue generating ideas, or have never put together a strong quarter-over-quarter growth plan before.
If you’re looking to be part of a community where you are valued, elevated, and met with the perfect combo of fun and fund driving ideas, she’s the one you want to know!
Shanel resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and 3 young adult daughters.
Visit Shanel Evans’ website at: https://www.shanelevans.com.
Follow Shanel on social media @shanelevans.
Get your Socially Savvy Power Prompt Cards here: https://powerpromptcards.com.
Learn more about FyreSavvy at: http://fyresavvy.net
How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United
Get your WinHers United merch at http://winhersunited.com/shop
If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com.
If you would like to work with Nicole, book a call at http://winhersunited.com/bookacall.
If you want to support to show send your donation to:
CashApp: $winhersunited
http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited
Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com.
As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

WinHers United the podcast is a women empowerment platform that is based on four pillars: business, mindset, personal development, and self-care. At WinHers United we believe these four pillars are necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. During each season, bi-weekly an ah-mazing Woman of Color entrepreneur is interviewed, and tells us more about her business, mindset, personal development, and self-care journey.
Season 11, Episode 6 features Gloria Chou - Small Business Public Relations Coach and Founder of Gloria Chou PR. During this episode entitled “Tell Your Story”, Gloria shares her journey of pivoting from U.S Diplomat to starting her PR business. Gloria encourages us to have the confidence to put ourselves out there, so the world can learn about what we do.  
Listen in as Gloria talks about: 
How she got started in the PR industry
What public relations means to her
Her C.P.R. Method for pitching publications and podcasts
Not fitting within the “cookie cutter” mold of society
Choosing willingness over fear
Challenges she had to overcome in her entrepreneurial journey
What inner peace means to her
Investing in self-care
And more
Gloria’s Bio
Gloria Chou is an award-winning Small Business PR coach and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Her untraditional yet proven PR methods that allow anyone to gain top-tier, earned media without needing to hire an agency, have industry connections or any PR experience have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Crunchbase and on over 40+ podcasts.
Through her online community of mainly BIPOC and WOC founders, and signature PR Secrets Masterclass, Gloria helps early-stage founders "hack their own PR" to go from unknown, to being seen, heard, and valued with her proprietary 3-step CPR Pitching Method™— one that’s helped 10,000+ small businesses get over a combined 1 Billion free, organic views in top tier outlets such as the New York Times, Vogue, Fast Company, Forbes and more.
As a former U.S. Diplomat that’s never worked in PR, marketing or had any industry contacts, Gloria cold-called thousands of newsrooms to crack the code on PR, and now helps other entrepreneurs do the same. Gloria’s #1 mission is to make PR more accessible so that all founders—especially those who have been marginalized and underrepresented, can learn how to grow their businesses and confidently tell their stories without breaking the bank. Gloria was also recently awarded the “Pitch Writing Expert of the Year” for 2021 as a part of the Influential Businesswomen Awards and a member of 2022’s Forbes 1000 list.
Visit Gloria Chou’s website at: www.gloriachoupr.com.
Listen to Gloria’s podcast.
Follow Gloria on social media @gloriachoupr.
Get this freebie: 10 Story Angles ANYONE Pitch to Get Free PR: https://learn.gloriachoupr.com/optin-10storyangles
How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United
Get your WinHers United merch at http://winhersunited.com/shop
If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com.
If you would like to work with Nicole, book a call at http://winhersunited.com/bookacall.
If you want to support to show send your donation to:
CashApp: $winhersunited
http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited
Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com.
As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

WinHers United the podcast is a women empowerment platform that is based on four pillars: business, mindset, personal development, and self-care. At WinHers United we believe these four pillars are necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. During each season, bi-weekly an ah-mazing Woman of Color entrepreneur is interviewed, and tells us more about her business, mindset, personal development, and self-care journey.
Season 11, Episode 5 features Nikita Burks-Hale - Chief Coloring Officer and Founder of Headphones and Crayons. During this episode entitled “Live a Colorful Life”, Nikita shares her story of suffering from postpartum depression and leaving behind a six figure business to launch her company Headphone and Crayons. Nikita encourages us to find and define color in everything that we do. This episode is truly a testament to living a colorful life! 
Listen in as Nikita talks about: 
The origin of her company Headphones and Crayons
How coloring is not just a fun and stress-relieving activity, but a full body experience
The various pivots she has made in her career, and the struggles she experienced in letting go 
Embracing the different shades of yourself, and the different colors of your journey
Things to consider if you want to create a coloring book
The importance of connection, and being intentional with the connections you seek
Being true to yourself and showing up in ways that bring out the best in you
Being a servant leader, and the dividends you receive as a byproduct
The importance of laughter as a self-care mechanism
Goal setting to your own standards
And more
Nikita’s Bio
Nikita Burks-Hale (she/her) is the CEO and Chief Coloring Officer at Headphones and Crayons, a space for integrating voice, sound, creativity, and color. Nikita’s passion and magic lie in creating and facilitating programs, workshops, and color-centered experiences that spark creativity, boost productivity and increase your calm, one crayon at a time. 
Nikita is also the host of Headphones and Crayons an art-infused podcast that explores the integration of voice, sound, color, and creativity and its relationship to business, human potential, and your inner self. When she is not facilitating, podcasting, or coloring, you can find her making memories with her wife Jessica, and two young kids, Adonis and Remy.
Visit Nikita’s website at: www.headphonesandcrayons.com.
Check out the Color Crew Coloring Community at: www.colorfulcrew.com.
Listen to the Headphone and Crayons podcast at: www.headphonesandcrayons.com/podcast.
Follow Nikita on social media @headphonesandcrayons.
How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United
Get your WinHers United merch at http://winhersunited.com/shop
If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com.
If you would like to work with Nicole, book a call at http://winhersunited.com/bookacall.
If you want to support to show send your donation to:
CashApp: $winhersunited
http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited
Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com.
As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

WinHers United the podcast is a women empowerment platform that is based on four pillars: business, mindset, personal development, and self-care. At WinHers United we believe these four pillars are necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. During each season, bi-weekly an ah-mazing Woman of Color entrepreneur is interviewed, and tells us more about her business, mindset, personal development, and self-care journey.
Season 11, Episode 4 features Anna DeShawn - Media Mogul and Founder of E3 Radio and The Qube. During this episode entitled “You Define Your Legacy”, Anna shares her story of how Covid promoted her big leap from full time employee into full time entrepreneurship. She encourages us to follow our passions, go after the money we need to fund our dreams, and live without regret. 
Listen in as Anna talks about: 
How Covid made her realize that life is short, and she didn't want to spend all her time and energy focusing on someone else's goals.
Her background in and overall love for media.
Having to pivot many times while building her platform The Qube.
The impact and success of her latest project Black HIV in the South. 
Obtaining a licensing and distribution deal with Urban One.
The crowdfunding and pitch competitions she embarked upon to raise the funds needed for her pursuits. 
Dealing with the No’s that come along with asking for what you need. 
The accelerator and incubator programs she has been involved in along her journey to greatness. 
The morning routine she practices to stay grounded and conquer her days.
The importance of living and leaving a legacy for yourself and others.
And more
Anna’s Bio
Anna, pronouns anything respectful, is a Chicago-born social entrepreneur who builds streaming platforms which center & celebrate BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Media has always been her passion and in 2009 she turned that passion into a reality when she founded E3 Radio, an online radio station playing Queer music & reporting on Queer news with an intersectional lens. Most recently, she co-founded The Qube, a podcast production company and curated platform to discover the best music & podcasts by BIPOC & QTPOC creatives. Anna is an award-winning podcaster determined to ride media into its next era by utilizing digital media streams to tell the stories and play the music that deserves to be heard.  
In no particular order Anna is also a daughter, wife, sister, and friend who loves cooking and running. Anna’s favorite quote is “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” –Gandhi
Learn more about Anna’s work here.
Check out Anna’s website: https://annadeshawn.com.
Check out E3 Radio’s website: https://e3radio.fm.
Check out The Qube’s website: https://theqube.app. 
Follow Anna on Social Media:
TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@annadeshawn 
Instagram - https://instagram.com/annadeshawn  
Twitter - https://twitter.com/annadeshawn 
Facebook - https://facebook.com/annadeshawn
How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United
Get your WinHers United merch at http://winhersunited.com/shop
If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com.
If you would like to work with Nicole, book a call at http://winhersunited.com/bookacall.
If you want to support to show send your donation to:
CashApp: $winhersunited
http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited
Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com.
As always "Be Empowered and Empower On" - Nicole Walker

WinHers United the podcast is a women empowerment platform that is based on four pillars: business, mindset, personal development, and self-care. At WinHers United we believe these four pillars are necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. During each season, bi-weekly an ah-mazing Woman of Color entrepreneur is interviewed, and tells us more about her business, mindset, personal development, and self-care journey.
Season 11, Episode 3 features Isi Aladejobi - Transformational Career & Business Growth Strategist, and Founder of Isimemen. During this episode entitled “Live Your Dreams”, Isi encourages us to do some self-discovery to determine if we are indeed living the life of our dreams. Isi’s passion for shifting the “settle” narrative in the personal and professional lives of Women of Color definitely shined through. By being clear about what we want, and taking strategic steps to achieve our goals, our dream life is attainable.
Listen in as Isi talks about: 
Going from feeling lost in her career to starting her company to help Women of Color in their career journey. Purpose aligned positioning in entrepreneurship - start with your gifts, passion, and skills. The importance of stillness in finding purpose and uncovering skills. Making connections with a mindset of learning and sharing, rather than being transactional. The importance of being memorable by asking strong questions, being a great listener, and creating opportunities for others. The mindset of a six-figure and multiple six-figure earner. The importance of self-belief and overcoming limiting beliefs to reach financial success. Ensuring you are ready for entrepreneurship before taking the big leap. Reading the book "Psycho Cybernetics" and how it helps in developing a strong mindset.  The concept of "fake it till you make it". Finding balance by building a team. And more Isi’s Bio
Isimemen Aladejobi is a Transformational Career & Business Growth Strategist passionate about shifting the narrative in people's personal lives - particularly women of color who feel unseen, unheard, undervalued, and underrepresented in their careers. A change maker in her own right, Isimemen seeks to push women to refocus their mindsets on the core details and what truly matters to live out their destinies. She says yes — rising women can land their dream roles, match their income to their value, and confidently and gracefully push back to a world that's told them "no" for far too long.
Through her signature program, Fulfilled, she has helped hundreds of Black women and women of color identify and secure their dream jobs using authentic networking and strengths-based career exploration. Participants in her programs have landed multiple job offers, 6 figure offers after years of unemployment, double promotions, $100k salary increases, and increased clarity and confidence, amongst many other wins. Isimemen has worked closely with over 300+ women of color and has trained over 7000+ women in multiple areas of career growth and life transformation.
Isi holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minor in Technical Entrepreneurship from The University of Maryland at College Park and a master’s degree in Education from George Mason University. She resides in Washington, DC with her husband and three children.
Check out the Isi’s website at: http://isimemen.com.
Follow Isi on social media: @isimemen.
How to stay engaged with and support Nicole Walker and WinHers United
Get your WinHers United merch at http://winhersunited.com/shop If you have any suggested questions or topics for WinHers United the podcast send an email to: winhersunited@gmail.com. If you would like to work with Nicole, book a call at http://winhersunited.com/bookacall. If you want to support to show send your donation to: CashApp: $winhersunited http://buymeacoffee.com/winhersunited Check out the WinHers United website at: http://winhersunited.com. As always "Be Empowered and Empower