PIVOT with Dr. Malaika

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.

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. 

Ms. Chelsey Brown is a senior at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), a mid-size university in western PA.  While at IUP, she has started a program called 4U Mentoring for foster and independent affiliated students.  Chelsey briefly shares her connection to why this population is so important and shares her vision for the future of 4U.  Chelsey, affectionately known as Ms Chelsey by her mentees, shares about the importance of vulnerability and being yourself with others.  If you're interesting in connecting with Chelsey, you can contact her at chelseylynn40@gmail.com.  You can also find her on Instagram - thechelseylynn .   

Tiffany Henderson is a partner in the fantastic Taun Henderson Photography.  They travel across the globe creating a breath-taking and magical experience for couples who are looking for their photos and videos to go to another level.  Tiffany shares her pivot experience of transitioning from  her first career in business, to photography.  Tiffany also shares the joys of working with her husband in a successful business and shares wisdom with couples who are in business or thinking of going into business.  Some of her valuable nuggets of wisdom are to:    - Be clear on what you want - support each other  - Be consistent   - Go after results quickly and show you have some skin in the game  - If you're not getting support from your spouse, ask for it For more information on how to book Taun Henderson Photography, go to www.taunhenderson.com. Also, check out their work on  IG: Taunhendersonphotography

Dr. Patrice Moss is the Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Trinity Washington University in Washington D.C.  She enthusiastically shares her PIVOT experience into the STEM field and concludes with the 5 E's - empowering motivational tips for women that are sure to motivate and catapult them into another level of success. 

Rhonda Anderson is a dedicated strategist and attorney with over twenty years of management, legal and compliance experience. Mrs. Anderson has a strong history of exceeding individual and group project administrative goals and incorporating best practices for new organizations. As the owner of Anderson Law Group, she has extensive regulatory and compliance experience concentrating in real estate, estate planning, and corporate law. She has experience creating and implementing sustainable systems and processes to support growing organizations. As an attorney, Rhonda enjoys both a corporate legal career and a church-based legal ministry.  She provided leadership to a legal ministry that provided free services for the community ranging from criminal record expungements and wills preparation for seniors to career workshops for teens and young adults.  Mrs. Anderson’s greatest accomplishment is being the mother of a college scholar-athlete, Justin Anderson. Key take aways: are you grinder? are you minder? are you finder? everyone has an agenda, make sure you get one for yourself if you're looking to be an entrepreneur, take the leap and go for it mentors, life coaches, other professionals are essential on your journey to change Rhonda Anderson - www.andersonlaw.co

Lynthia Sheree Scott is the Vice Principal of Bucks County Technical High School.  However, prior to reaching her goals, she was a teen mom who made a controversial decision to take her baby to college.  Lynthia's pivot message is one of forgiving yourself and the importance of not giving up on your dreams.  

Nageena returns for part 2 of our conversation, where she discusses her pivot out of a fearful situation that changed her life.  In this conversation, you'll learn how she emancipated from her father and how this big leap, was a catalyst for many others.  Nageena provides strategies on how you can overcome fear and why it's important to free yourself from the hold that fear can have on your life.  

Nageena shares are pivot experience of growing up in an abusive household after her mother passed away. Her writing sparked the pivot that gave her the courage to step out, on faith, and make moves that have changed her life.

Vanessa Wilson shares her pivot of experience of going from working full time to a stay-at-home-mom for 22 years.  She and her husband Rev. Shawn Wilson are raising seven beautiful and gifted, children ages 7 to 23. Vanessa shares the challenges of being at home and she also shares the joys of making a faith move.  One of the wonderful parts of her pivot experience is pivoting back into the workforce with a sense of purpose.  Tune in to her story.

Quinshayah Nocho is a traveling nurse and author of her first book, A Changed Mind. Quinshayah provides a look into her life, her relationship with God, and some of the things she felt as she experienced the loss .   To book Quinshayah to speak,  go to http://Quinshayahnocho.com

Nicky Hedgepeth is the found and CEO of Embrace Grace Skincare.  Nicky pivoted into making natural skin care products after seeing the need for products that will help her sensitive skin.  Nicky has since become an export on natural ingredients that will help your skin and skin tone.  She is known for soaps, sugar scrubs, and facial toners.  You can shop for her products at www.embracegraceskincare.com

Joan McClendon is the Associate Director of Experiential Learning and Leadership Development, Specialized Masters Programs at University of Notre Dame.  She is the co-author of the book titled:  Life on the Fringe:  Testimonies of women moving beyond desperation to faith.  She is an accomplished educator, transformational speaker, coach and entrepreneur.  Joan shares her experience from emotional abuse to being in a healthy emotional place.  One of her striking quotes, during the interview, is “hurt people hurt people; healed people heal people.”

Lynee Murchison is a professor at Trinity College, where she teaches Communication Law. Lynee shares her PIVOT experience and her journey from news broadcaster hopeful to lawyer!

Christina Thomas has worked in the Pittsburgh Public Schools for over 20 years. While “living her best life,” she learned that she had stage 2 breast cancer. Hear how she faced her situation and the strategies she used to overcome and win the battle of breast cancer.

In this episode, Dr. Malaika provides an update what listeners can expect on season 3 and how listeners can help increase PIVOTs reach!  Tune in now!

Briana “Bri” Franklin is a businesswoman and philanthropist on a mission to eradicate the $1.7T+ student debt crisis, who after graduating from college with $115K in student debt became all too familiar with the professional and personal hurdles it creates. As the co-founder, President, CEO of The Prosp(a)rity Project, she takes immense pride in crafting the solution that will provide Black girls/women in the U.S. with the resources to achieve higher rates of financial literacy, entrepreneurial/professional success and holistic health and wellbeing—all the while putting an end to the threat of student debt.