LEAPcast Dr. George James

Dr. George James, is the CEO of George Talks, a communication and consulting company. I am a licensed marriage & family therapist, executive coach, corporate & media consultant, relationship & parenting expert, and mental health ambassador. I have been working in the field professionally for 20+ years. I have been an expert guest on various programs including The TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, CNBC, Nickelodeon, NBC News Now, New York Times, CNN, Good Day LA, Good Day Philadelphia, TEDx, and many others to provide advice on numerous mental health related topics. I am also the host of LEAPCAST podcast where he speaks to Leaders, Entertainers, Athletes & Performers. I am also the co-host of Strike out the Stigma with the Philadelphia Phillies.

I work extensively with professional athletes, entertainers, adult men & women, executives, companies, couples on various issues, including career, anxiety, psychological safety, work-life balance, love life, leadership, parenting, depression & communication. In addition, I have done extensive consulting work (including script & project review, facilitation of conversations, content & resource development, advice on mental health, relationships, parenting, family, race/culture, and the intersections of these areas) with companies including Paramount, NBC Universal, Google, Wavelength Productions and others.

Connect with Dr. George James:
Website: https://georgetalks.com | https://theleapcast.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/
LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091
Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks

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Minda Harts is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table as well as Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace, and her first YA book, You Are More Than Magic. She is a highly sought-after speaker and thought-leader, frequently presenting on the topics of advancing women of color, leadership, diversity, and management at companies like Nike, Google, JP Morgan, Aspen Ideas Festival, Dreamforce, The Atlantic Festival, Forbes Inclusion in The Workplace, and DraftKings to name a few. Minda is an assistant professor of public service at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company. In 2020, Minda was named by LinkedIn as the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace. In 2022, She was named by Business Insider as one the the top 100 People Transforming Business. She has a weekly career podcast for women of color, titled Secure the Seat.

Connect with Minda Harts:
Website: https://www.mindaharts.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindaharts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZfsSIp1-Cvpenl1Z3Lb-g

Connect with Dr. George James:
Website: https://georgetalks.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/
LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091
Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks

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Connect with Dr. George James:Website: https://georgetalks.com | https://theleapcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/

LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091

Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks

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Melissa Hobley is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tinder, where she’s responsible for global brand advertising, marketing, social media and partnerships. She has a reputation for marrying powerful brand marketing with data-driven digital advertising, in bold and breakthrough ways. Melissa most recently served as CMO for OkCupid, which became known for its message of inclusion and affirmation, winning numerous awards for its breakthrough social campaign under her direction.

Prior to joining OkCupid, Melissa was the VP Marketing for Walgreens, where she helped transform the retail experience and beauty selection across 9,000 locations, launching the iconic British brand No7 in the US. Melissa was also the CMO of Buyology, which married the latest discoveries in behavioural economics with product innovation and marketing, with clients ranging from Visa to Nintendo. She started her career as a publicist, working for some of the biggest names in TV, entertainment and film.

Connect with Melissa Hobley:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahobley/

Connect with Dr. George James:Website: https://georgetalks.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/

LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091

Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks

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As the CEO of DiverseForce, Sulaiman brings a track record as a social entrepreneur and a longstanding career of developing, engaging, and empowering cross-sector leadership pipelines.

He has cultivated a wide network of resourceful interpersonal relationships in addition to building the largest diverse professional network within the Greater Philadelphia region, now known as the Black and Brown Excellence Community (BBEx), consisting of 20,000+ members.

Sulaiman brings his governance expertise to his service on several prestigious boards including The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, Mastery Charter Schools, and The Lenfest Institute of Journalism. He is particularly active in building strategic partnerships with senior leaders, key staff,
and stakeholders.

Sulaiman leverages his network along with decades of leadership experience to drive impactful outcomes in the executive search and team building process.

Connect with Sulaiman Rahman:

Website: https://www.diverseforce.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulrah/

Connect with Dr. George James:Website: https://georgetalks.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/

LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091

Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks

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My 18+ years of project management, campaign creation, and community engagement experience have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a holistic perspective on fostering meaningful connections and driving sustainable change. I thrive on contributing to existing programs while also playing a pivotal role in the development of new, innovative initiatives. My 13 years of dedicated experience in the facilitation and education of over 200,000 people have focused on developing individual and organizational capacity while driving positive change and empowering individuals and communities.

Throughout my journey, I've maintained a proven track record of leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data to address socioeconomic inequality head-on. I firmly believe in the power of data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and create impactful solutions that uplift underserved communities and bridge gaps.

Connect with Tonya Rapley:

Website: https://www.tonyarapley.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyarapley/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonya.rapley/

Connect with Dr. George James:Website: https://georgetalks.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/

LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091

Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks

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