Icon Conversations

House of Icons

Icon Conversations, hosted by Asa Leveaux, is curated to ensure that entrepreneurs and timely business concepts are discussed and delivered.

Episodes

  1. 03/26/2024

    Icon Conversations: Interview with Evolve Benton

    Icon Conversations: Interview with Evolve Benton About the Show: Icon Conversations is the beacon of inspiration and empowerment in the podcast realm, hosted by the enigmatic Asa Leveaux, also known as the Icon Architect. Join us as we dive deep into the minds and methods of iconic individuals who are shaping the world with their expertise and vision. Through candid conversations and actionable insights, we illuminate the path to greatness for every member of Icon Nation. Are you ready to unleash your divine potential and co-create a world of abundance? Tune in and let the journey begin. About Evolve Benton: Evolve Benton, a distinguished HBCU alum of Dillard University, has made a significant mark speaking at colleges, universities, and corporate stages. With over 8 years of experience as a DEI manager at the top US medical school, the University of California San Francisco, Benton seamlessly integrates themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, and personal narratives to pioneer transformative policies and strategies. Benton holds a BA in Communications, an MA in Clinical Psychology, and an MFA in Creative Writing, Benton's expertise is grounded in communication and psychology. A proud Los Angeles native, Benton's achievements span various domains: they authored "SIR: poetry dedicated to boihood and black queer love," created The BOI Documentary, and founded Speaking 4 Profit University. Here, they mentor diverse speakers and consultants in scaling to six-figure enterprises. Benton's "Speaking 4 Profit" podcast delves into the intersections of money, business, and wellness. Through their workshops, Benton provides a roadmap to discern and address normalized biases, always advocating for enhanced inclusivity. Benton's deep-seated knowledge in DEI ensures organizations receive tailored strategies that nurture diversity and inclusiveness from the ground up. Connect with Evolve: https://www.speaking4profit.com/5daychallenge https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvhf4qMKXZed0loMD3NBZQ Join Icon Nation: www.iconnation.co Burning In My Soul by Luke Bergs | https://soundcloud.com/bergscloud/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    56 min
  2. 06/09/2023

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Ann-Marie Zanzal

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Ann-Marie Zanzal About the Show: Icon Conversations Podcast Show, hosted by Asa Leveaux, is where a person who is widely admired for having influence or significance in a particular sphere is able to share more about who they be, their story of becoming as well as all the things they had to un-become. About Ann-Marie Zanzal: Anne-Marie Zanzal, M.Div is a graduate of Yale Divinity School and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a clinically trained chaplain, and a grief counselor. You can find her work at annemariezanzal.com. She came out in 2016 after a twenty-seven-year marriage to a man and four kids. It was the hardest and best thing she has ever done. After navigating all the changes in her life, in 2018 she saw an opportunity to support an unfulfilled need in the LGBTQIA+ community to support others, like her, who are in the midst of coming out often after marriage and children. Her Lotus Coaching Group supports the later-in-life community. She expanded her business in 2022 to help other LGBTQIA+ coaches and therapists to build online supportive services and programs for the communities they love. Her brand includes two podcasts Coming Out and Beyond https://annemariezanzal.com/coming-out-stories-beyond-podcast/ tells coming out stories and the "beyond" of Queer folk. Her second podcast drops in July 2023 and is called Queer Business Success and it focuses on LGBTQIA+ coaches, therapists and caregivers (+allies) who serve our community. Her memoir Authentic Peace speaks to anyone who is in a transitional life stage, whether leaving a marriage or a relationship, or those who are called to reinvent themselves. Anne-Marie’s story lends hope, guidance, and insight to those embarking on the journey to find your true, authentic self and for those seeking the courage to leave the known and familiar, in order to move toward the uncharted. Connect with Ann-Marie: annemariezanzal.com https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal/ https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ https://www.tiktok.com/@annemariezanzal https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalcomingoutandbeyond/ Join Icon Nation: www.iconnation.co

    56 min
  3. 05/17/2023

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Famira Green

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Famira Green About the Show: Icon Conversations Podcast Show, hosted by Asa Leveaux, is where a person who is widely admired for having influence or significance in a particular sphere is able to share more about who they be, their story of becoming as well as all the things they had to un-become. About Famira Green: As your Community Focused Brand Coach ™, Famira's the special sauce if you will of the most sought-after Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders to meet, become, and voice their full Sacred True Self™ to the globe; producing impact & income to change their worlds by building Industry Defining Businesses! She helps them authentically build their communities by mastering messaging and creating content that shifts their audience. Famira focuses on guiding them to understand how they are uniquely designed using the Gene Keys (you can call her Your Gene Keys Connoisseur™) system so they are able to craft a blueprint that fits their Sacred True Self™ instead of trying to fit into a box or some cookie-cutter solution. She's certified in multiple energetic modalities such as Advanced Radical Guide DNA Activation & Integration Specialist, and Master Ushi Reiki Practitioner to name a few. She also holds a B.S. in Human Services Counseling and is the Creator of Your Brilliance Code™. Let her tell it she's a Super Sagittarius! She is a lover of her spiritual tools like crystals, herbal medicine, Astrology as well as Gene Keys! She’s the truth-telling, never let you play small, and soulfully sassy Big Sister you didn’t know you needed on your journey! Connect with Famira Green: Website: www.yourbrilliancecode.com IG: www.instagram.com/iamfamira Free Gift: The Only Community Growth Checklist You'll Ever Need - https://iamfamira.com/cgchecklist Join Icon Nation: www.iconnation.co

    59 min
  4. 04/23/2023

    Icon Conversations: Interview with Allyson Byrd

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Allyson Byrd About the Show: Icon Conversations Podcast Show, hosted by Asa Leveaux, is where a person who is widely admired for having influence or significance in a particular sphere is able to share more about who they be, their story of becoming as well as all the things they had to un-become. About Allyson Byrd: Allyson Byrd is more than just a mentor to business owners in the digital marketing space; she is an agent of transformation and grace. A celebrated leader and sales expert, Allyson has enabled her students to come together and create astounding results – $330 million in sales revenue. Her unique approach of bold guidance, disruptive challenges, and empowering encouragements have enabled thousands of people in over 20 industries from 47+ countries to exceed their own expectations; she is truly remarkable. With her vast experience and knowledge as a global mentor, a spiritual advisor, an online educator, a content creator and a virtual CEO, it's no wonder why Allyson Byrd has been considered one of the world's leading experts for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Allyson has the remarkable ability to challenge even the most successful entrepreneurs with her innovative and counterintuitive perspectives. She has a bold, disruptive approach equipped with the intention of allowing these individuals to experience exponential growth in both their business and personal lives in unparalleled ways. Allyson works alongside her clients to create space for them to explore freedom in time, money, relationships, and purpose - helping them reach new levels of success beyond what they could have ever imagined. As the founder of Influencers Impacting Injustice, a non-profit aimed at equipping frontline leaders to tackle racial equity initiatives in digital marketing, Allyson is nothing if not bold. Her challenge to use digital media for meaningful change and her disruption of outdated industry standards has been featured in some of the most disruptive outlets around - from MSNBC and Yahoo Finance to Time Money and Business Insider. She's even released a Amazon Prime TV special entitled "The Label of Success". Allyson's drive to push boundaries and make an impact through majorly bold moves makes her voice one that shouldn't be ignored - always encouraging others to join her in this important mission. Connect with Allyson Byrd: Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamallysonbyrd Join Icon Nation: www.iconnation.co

    49 min
  5. 04/19/2023

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Heather Asiyanbi

    Icon Conversation: Interview with Heather Asiyanbi About the Show: Icon Conversations Podcast Show, hosted by Asa Leveaux, is where a person who is widely admired for having influence or significance in a particular sphere is able to share more about who they be, their story of becoming as well as all the things they had to un-become. About Heather Asiyanbi: Hello! My name is Heather Asiyanbi, and I am the editor of four Amazon best-sellers (and counting) plus more than a dozen children's books. I launched Pens and Proof in August 2020 while I was still working a 9-5—what I like to call my dream funder. I am a great editor, and I wanted to be of service, so I combined the two in Pens and Proof. When I had the incredible opportunity to take Pens and Proof full time, I took a leap of faith to make it my sole focus. I was absolutely terrified (still terrified) of failing, but what I’ve learned is that when you work in your zone of genius and you surround yourself – in real life and online – with people who are in your corner; when you are authentic; when you conduct your business with integrity; when you deliver on your promise; and when you give back to the circle that gives to you, success is almost guaranteed. My experience comes from more than 20 years as a community journalist, editor, content marketer, and public relations professional as well as a lifetime of reading =. Connect with Heather Asiyanbi: Complimentary Consultation: https://calendly.com/pensandproof/30min?month=2023-04 FB: www.facebook.com/PensandProof IG: @pensandproof TT: www.tiktok.com/@pensandproof Join Icon Nation: www.iconnation.co

    59 min

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Icon Conversations, hosted by Asa Leveaux, is curated to ensure that entrepreneurs and timely business concepts are discussed and delivered.