Winning Season A ZeroGap.co Production

In this episode, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Erica Franklin, a sales consultant and philanthropist, about her sales career and journey to becoming a global philanthropist. Erica shares her experience of breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life. She also discusses the importance of trust, learning, and storytelling in sales and leadership. Erica offers advice for setting up a successful business, including investing in technology and resources. She emphasizes the value of knowing your worth and shares her journey of taking a sabbatical and transitioning into entrepreneurship. Erica concludes by expressing her gratitude and fulfillment in her current winning season.

Takeaways


Sales can be a male-dominated industry, but underrepresented leaders must embrace their unique strengths and redefine gender roles in the workplace.
Breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life is essential for personal and professional growth.
Trust, learning, and storytelling are fundamental values that enhance sales and leadership effectiveness.
Investing in technology and resources and taking a strategic approach to business development can set entrepreneurs up for success.
Knowing your worth and willingness to take risks is crucial for personal and professional growth.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:36 Theme: Imagine a Gender Equal World

04:11 Busting the Myth of the Strong Black Woman

05:56 Embracing a Soft Life

08:07 Supporting Others to Embrace a Soft Life

08:33 Setting Up for Success in Business

10:04Values that Inspire Daily Leadership

11:47 Journey to be a Global Philanthropist

13:44 Honing Values and Building Confidence

15:59 Recognizing a Winning Season

21:56 Understanding the Value You Bring

23:04 Boosting Confidence and Leadership

24:53 Recognizing a Winning Season

26:19 Connecting with Erica Franklin


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Episode Summary

Dr. Tyre and Dr. Angie, known as Dynamic Duo PT, talk about their journey in physical therapy and how important it is to show compassion and care to their patients. They also believe that laughter plays a vital role in therapy and strive to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for their patients. During their conversation, they discuss the significance of celebrating women who make history and how they draw inspiration from Michelle Obama and John Maxwell. The duo emphasizes the values that drive their leadership approach, such as respect, compassion, and integrity. They share insights gained from their journey as entrepreneurs and the recognition they received as the Black Business Emerging Business of the Year. Finally, they discuss the importance of recognizing a winning season and how faith plays a crucial role in personal and professional development.TakeawaysCompassion and care are essential in physical therapy, and creating an inclusive and fun environment can significantly benefit patients.Laughter plays a significant role in therapy, helping patients feel better and enjoy the moment.Celebrating women making history is essential, and women should be acknowledged and valued beyond just one month.Leadership advice, such as not allowing things beyond one's control to overwhelm one and celebrating the little wins, can boost one's personal confidence.Faith is crucial in personal and professional development, providing grounding, peace, and guidance.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:42 Transition to Physical Therapy05:10 The Role of Laughter in Therapy07:13 Creating an Inclusive and Fun Environment08:47 Celebrating Women Making History09:38 Overcoming Challenges as Black Female Physical Therapists11:15 Inspiration from Michelle Obama and John Maxwell13:59 Values that Drive Leadership Approach21:16 Boosting Personal Confidence through Leadership Advice23:42 Insights Gained on the Entrepreneurship Journey27:36 Receiving the Black Business Emerging Business Award28:35 Recognizing a Winning Season33:06 The Importance of Faith in Personal and Professional Development38:05 Connecting with Dynamic Duo PT Plus https://www.dynamicduopt.com/


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Episode Summary LaDondra Wilson, an inspiring leader and vice president of social responsibility for the Dallas Wings, shares her journey of perseverance and empowerment with us. She discusses her pivotal role in breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion for marginalized communities. LaDondra's story of embracing failure and using it as a catalyst for growth and purpose is truly inspiring. Her emphasis on the importance of philanthropy, giving back to society, and finding a sense of purpose in life resonates deeply. Her advice on developing leaders and being an unapologetic leader is invaluable. LaDondra also discusses her experience as a black woman executive in the WNBA and the Dallas Wings' well-deserved victory in the season. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, determination, and leadership in achieving success.

TakeawaysEmbrace failure as an opportunity to grow and find your purpose.Philanthropy is not just about giving money but also giving time, talent, and resources.Find alignment with your purpose to fulfill your potential and make a greater impact.Develop your leadership skills and learn how to work with different leadership types.Representation matters - inspire others by being visible and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:01 Inspiring Inclusion and Empowerment06:10 Embracing Failure and Growth09:43 Philanthropy and Giving Back13:03 Finding Alignment and Purpose15:00 Developing Leaders and Knowing Your Why20:05 Being a Black Woman Executive in the WNBA22:22 The Dallas Wings' Winning Season25:00 Realizing a Winning Season28:05 Connecting with LaDondra Wilson


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Manessa Lormejuste, a Beauty Scientist and Product Developer, shared her career journey at L'Oreal. She emphasized the significance of self-advocacy, taking risks, networking, being true to oneself, and paying it forward. Furthermore, she highlighted L'Oreal's diversity and inclusion initiatives and the positive impact of mentorship. Manessa is also a LinkedIn Creator, 2022 LinkedIn Top Voice in Beauty, Beauty Tech Enthusiast, Speaker, and Consultant.

Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/manessa-lormejuste/

Takeaways
Self-advocacy is crucial for career growth and development. It is important to advocate for oneself and ask for what one wants.
Taking risks can lead to new opportunities and personal growth. Embrace new challenges and step out of your comfort zone.
Networking across, not just up, can be more impactful for career advancement. Building relationships with colleagues at all levels can lead to new opportunities and collaborations.
Being true to oneself is essential for personal and professional success. Embrace your authentic self and bring your unique perspective to your work.
Paying it forward through mentorship and sharing your experiences can inspire and empower others in their career journeys.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:51 Reflecting on Career Journey at L'Oreal
06:09 Self-Advocacy
08:56 Taking Risks
12:07 Networking Across, Not Just Up
15:48 Being True to Yourself
23:54 Paying It Forward


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In this episode, Jacqueline Twillie reflects on the remarkable career of Shirley Chisholm, who was the first black woman to be elected to the US Congress and also the first black woman to run for the Democratic nomination for president. Chisholm played a significant role in breaking down barriers and advocating for civil rights, women's rights, and the needs of marginalized communities. She encouraged others to bring their own chair to the table and be a voice for the voiceless. Chisholm rejected stereotypes and taught the power of self-perception. Her legacy continues to inspire advocacy, courage, and change.

Takeaways


Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to the US Congress and the first black woman to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Chisholm advocated for civil rights, women's rights, and the needs of the marginalized.
She encouraged others to bring their chair to the table microphone and be a voice for the voiceless.
Chisholm rejected stereotypes and taught the power of self-perception.
Her legacy continues to inspire advocacy, courage, and change.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Inspiration

01:26 Shirley Chisholm's Monumental Career

03:19 Trailblazing Presidential Run

04:48 Recognition and Legacy

05:42 Call to Action and Conclusion


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Jasmine Brand, the founder of Her Texas, has been making strides in empowering women in business and driving economic development. In the conversation, she shares her inspiring journey of launching Her Texas, a platform that connects and supports women entrepreneurs across Texas. Jasmine believes in the power of investing in women-owned businesses and how it can contribute to gender equality and economic empowerment. She stresses the need for more resources and opportunities for women-led businesses to thrive and succeed. During the conversation, Jasmine also highlights the Share the Mic Texas campaign, which aims to amplify the voices of Black women in business and create opportunities for them to connect with other women entrepreneurs. She explains how this campaign has positively impacted economic empowerment and significantly changed the industry. Jasmine shares insights from her book Pretty Girls Have Options and discusses her leadership style and values. She believes in leading by example and empowering others to lead and take charge. Towards the end of the conversation, Jasmine reflects on a moment when she realized she was in a winning season and invites listeners to connect with Her Texas. Her Texas is a community-driven platform that provides support, resources, and opportunities for women entrepreneurs to grow and succeed.

Connect with Jasmin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminbrand/

Learn more about HerTexas HerTexas.coChapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:32 The Birth of Her Texas05:55 Empowering Women and Driving Economic Development06:23 The Power of Investing in Women-Owned Businesses09:56 Imagine a Gender Equal World10:20 Contributing to Gender Equality on International Women's Day13:08 Share the Mic Texas and Economic Empowerment15:21 Building a Hot Brand and Setting Standards23:34 Inspiration from Family24:30 Writing the Book 'Pretty Girls Have Options'31:54 Realizing a Winning Season35:26 Connecting with Her Texas


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