PIVOT with Dr. Malaika Malaika Turner

Aniyah Pinkey is  Senior Specialist in Employee Communications at Comcast.  She is a Philadelphia native and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a degree in Journalism/Public Relations.  Aniyah shares her pivot from graduation to the dream job, which was not always an easy journey.  In this episode, Aniyah shares her experience with rejection, remaining motivated throughout the pandemic, and how to create avenues when they aren't available. Aniyah speaks directly to Generation Z and provides insight in new tools that are available, namely social media, and reminds listeners that there is 'so much room to be discovered....'  Check out Aniyah on Tik Tok with her fashion tips @aniyahpinkney1

Rachel Pettiford is a program coordinator at Big Brothers, Big Sisters.  She  is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Masters Degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education.  Rachel shares her pivot from post graduation to employment.  Rachel provides a glimpse into the reality of post graduate depression and how her mother helped to pull her aback to reality that opportunities are waiting for her to move.  If you are in a dark space, in your life, and need encouragement, this episode with Rachel Pettiford will shine a light.   

In this 2-part episode with Dr. Jasmine L. Jenkins, we have a very candid conversation about achieving goals through risk-taking, practicing consistency and self-awareness.  Dr. Jas examines risk-taking and how it played out, in some aspects, of her life.  She provides three key points about risk-taking that are game-changers.  While Dr. Jas dropped many gems in our conversation, the one eye-opening gem is that there should be a win in your view when taking a risk.  WOW!!!!!  
In part 2, Dr. Jas unpacks self-awareness and identifies it as an important key to achievement.  She hones in the idea that self-awareness is underrated, yet essential to anyone serious about accomplishing their goals.  We also, briefly, address social media's impact on achievement.   
Dr. Jas is a bilingual educator and political strategist with 10+ years of experience in non-profit leadership, people management, government and community relations, policy analysis, advocacy, and fundraising.  I am a values-driven team builder who is dedicated to the pursuit of justice an equity for children from marginalized and underserved communities. (LinkedIn)
Wanna know more about Dr. Jas, check her out on LinkedIn - Jasmine L. Jenkins, Ph.D.

In this 2-part episode with Dr. Jasmine L. Jenkins, we have a very candid conversation about achieving goals through risk-taking, practicing consistency and self-awareness. Dr. Jas examines risk-taking and how it played out, in some aspects, of her life.  She provides three key points about risk-taking that are game-changers.  While Dr. Jas dropped many gems in our conversation, the one eye-opening gem is that there should be a win in your view when taking a risk.  WOW!!!!!  
Dr. Jas is a bilingual educator and political strategist with 10+ years of experience in non-profit leadership, people management, government and community relations, policy analysis, advocacy, and fundraising.  I am a values-driven team builder who is dedicated to the pursuit of justice an equity for children from marginalized and underserved communities. (LinkedIn)
Wanna know more about Dr. Jas, check her out on LinkedIn - Jasmine L. Jenkins, Ph.D.

It's 2023 an we're back better than ever.  Not only can you get the scoop on what's to come on the PIVOT Podcast, now you can subscribe and get access to guided motivational snippets, information on PIVOT merchandise and so much more.  Go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkpivot/subscribe and subscribe today!  Our first conversation will be on Tuesday, January 10, but take a listen for more juicy information on PIVOT and this life-changing podcast!  What are some topics you'd like us to covering 2023?  Hit me up on letstalkpivot@gmail.com!  

Stacey Barlow-Hill is the CEO and Founder of Live Lead Succeed.  She is a Leadership and Lifestyle Coach helping overwhelmed business owners become the best versions of themselves and lead successfully.  Stacey guides her clients through exploring self discovery, overcoming limiting mindsets and developing expert leadership skills so that they can reach ultimate levels of success in both life and business.

In 2010 Stacey founded Encore Event Design, a full service event planning and design company, where she began as a solopreneur and has successfully grown it to a full seasoned team and is a top leader in the event industry.  Encore services by way of event planning as well as decor and venue rentals throughout the Pittsburgh, PA area. Encore Event Design also houses three company divisions which consist of The Encore Hope Initiative, Encore Junior and the Encore Balloon Boutique.

On this episode of PIVOT, she shares her amazing journey from solopreneur to entrepreneur and the importance of creating a strong team, delegating work that compliments strengths, creating systems.  You will learn how she pressed through a health crisis that taught her about an inner strength that catapulted her forward.