Own Your Yes

Velera Wilson
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Own Your Yes provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. We feature successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES.

  1. 07/08/2021

    Ep. 21 : Winning by Being True to You w/ Dr. Gail Burgos, Sr. VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at First Sentry; CEO of Burgos Consulting LLC

    Own Your Yes is a series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast features successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving  marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including  AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the  youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management  company – securing their first million-dollar contract with  Ford Motor  Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018   and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It",  to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing guides  including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting  Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their worth. Her passion  to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach countless women across the country, both on her own and in  partnership with organizations such  as the American Marketing  Association, National Black MBA Association, and INROADS - of which  she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    31 min

  2. 06/24/2021

    Ep. 20 : Making Room for Other Women at The Table w/ Cheryl Nash, CEO of Financial Supermarket

    Own Your Yes is a series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast features successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving  marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including  AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the  youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management  company – securing their first million-dollar contract with  Ford Motor  Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018   and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It",  to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing guides  including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting  Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their worth. Her passion  to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach countless women across the country, both on her own and in  partnership with organizations such  as the American Marketing  Association, National Black MBA Association, and INROADS - of which  she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    31 min

  3. 06/17/2021

    Ep. 19 : Taking Risks and Being Rewarded w/ Elena Litani

    Own Your Yes is a series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast features successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving  marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including  AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the  youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management  company – securing their first million-dollar contract with  Ford Motor  Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018   and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It",  to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing guides  including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting  Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their worth. Her passion  to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach countless women across the country, both on her own and in  partnership with organizations such  as the American Marketing  Association, National Black MBA Association, and INROADS - of which  she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    24 min

  4. 06/10/2021

    Ep. 18 : Pursuing Your Passion & Purpose w/ Melissa Powell, Founder/CEO of Pocmi

    Own Your Yes is a series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast features   successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving  marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including  AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the  youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management  company – securing their first million-dollar contract with  Ford Motor  Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018   and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It",  to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing guides  including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting  Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their worth. Her passion  to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach countless women across the country, both on her own and in  partnership with organizations such  as the American Marketing  Association, National Black MBA Association, and INROADS - of which  she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    31 min
  5. Ep. 17 : Not Allowing People To Underestimate You w/ Deniz Johnson, COO at Stratyfy

    06/03/2021

    Ep. 17 : Not Allowing People To Underestimate You w/ Deniz Johnson, COO at Stratyfy

    Own  Your Yes  is a 12 week mini-series that provides a space for you to connect with  other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast features  successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and  lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real  internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to  everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're  committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management company – securing their first million-dollar contract with  Ford Motor Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018  and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It", to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing guides including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve Without Letting Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their worth. Her passion to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach   countless women   across the country, both on her own and in  partnership with organizations such as the American Marketing  Association, National Black MBA Association, and INROADS - of which  she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    30 min
  6. Ep. 16 : Giving Yourself Permission to Change Direction w/ Tasha Helms, Corporate Executive and Tech Inventor

    05/20/2021

    Ep. 16 : Giving Yourself Permission to Change Direction w/ Tasha Helms, Corporate Executive and Tech Inventor

    Own  Your Yes is a 12 week mini-series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast   features successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving  marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including  AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the    youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination management company – securing their first million-dollar contract with Ford Motor Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018 and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It",  to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing  guides  including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve  Without   Letting Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their  worth. Her  passion to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach  countless women   across the country, both on her own and in partnership  with  organizations such as the American Marketing Association, National   Black  MBA Association, and INROADS - of which she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    30 min

  7. 05/13/2021

    Ep. 15 : The Courage to Start Again After Failure with Octavia Conner, CEO of Say Yes to Profits

    Own Your Yes is a 12 week mini-series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast  features successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss,  to  everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including   AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination  management company – securing their first million-dollar contract with Ford Motor Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018   and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It", to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing  guides including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve  Without  Letting Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their worth. Her passion to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach  countless women  across the country, both on her own and in partnership  with  organizations such as the American Marketing Association, National  Black  MBA Association, and INROADS - of which she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    28 min

  8. 05/06/2021

    Ep. 14 : Believing in Yourself When Others Don't with Stephanie Giunta, Marketing Manager at Global Payments Integrated

    Own Your Yes is a 12 week mini-series that provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. This podcast  features successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss,  to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're   committed to owning our YES. About The Host, Velera Wilson For almost twenty years she’s generated millions in revenue driving marketing strategy for top Fortune 100 & 500 brands including AT&T and Fiserv. A change agent early in her career, she was the   youngest woman to run the Midwest division of a destination  management company – securing their first million-dollar contract with Ford Motor Company. Recognized as a female leader in her industry, Velera was selected to join Money20/20’s RiseUp global accelerator program for women in 2018   and served as the program’s 2019 U.S. Ambassador. She’s also a LinkedIn Instructor, delivering her marketing expertise digitally on the massive global platform. From her acclaimed debut book, "You're Absolutely Worth It", to being a contributing writer for Thrive Global, to publishing  guides including “Six Steps to Negotiate the Salary You Deserve  Without  Letting Fear Override,” Velera shows women how to own their  worth. Her passion to serve has led Velera to mentor and coach  countless women  across the country, both on her own and in partnership  with organizations such as the American Marketing Association, National  Black  MBA Association, and INROADS - of which she’s an alumni. Other Ways To Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/velerawilson Learn more and submit speaking inquiries at www.velerawilson.com

    32 min
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Own Your Yes provides a space for you to connect with other women and learn from their journeys. We feature successful career women and entrepreneurs who share their struggles and lessons learned on the path to success. Each interview highlights female resilience shown despite real internal and external obstacles - from fear of speaking, to job loss, to everything in between. We are imperfect, ambitious women - and we're committed to owning our YES.

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    Velera Wilson
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  • Episodes
    21
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    © Velera Wilson