The Gathering Place Podcast with Iteisha Bankston

The Gathering Place Podcast Season 2 Ep. 2  Facing BULLYING: One Child's Solution   It goes without saying that bullying is an issue that everyone has encountered at some point in their lives. We're all aware of the tragedies that happen when children fall victim to bullying. In today's episode, we'll hear from one young lady who has made it her mission to ensure that every kid feels welcomed and accepted, regardless of their uniqueness.

So you've finally decided to start your business! You're stepping out on faith, and are launching your dream. But where do you begin? What's the first step? Join us as we talk with one of Cleveland's newest nail salon owners Tanesha Talbert of Nailtegrity Beauty Studio. She'll tell us about her start-up journey and some of the things she's learned as she celebrates one year in business!

 For the sake of FAMILY from Sacrifice to SUCCESS.   Have you had to rethink your definition of success? This week we're talking to Danielle Townsend-Brinson about the shift in her view of success, marriage, motherhood and a federal servant job that she ultimately walked away from. This is one major story of "life reset" you don't want to miss! 

 The Startup Series- Building a Business- Building Your Brand The path to entrepreneurship is risky but rewarding. Have you considered starting your own business? What's holding you back? Join us as we talk with fashionista Taylor R. Williams of Simple Sexy Boutique an online shopping experience for women of all curves. Hear about her journey toward entrepreneurship and view some of the hottest styles her site has to offer this summer. 

OWNING your IDENTITY.  What WILL we tell our DAUGHTERS? A conversation on coming into womanhood in the new millennium. We will explore the complexities of personal growth,  empowerment and learning from our choices.

This week's show highlights the journey from enduring a 9-5 day job to living out your entrepreneurial purpose. We're talking to Kelli Banks, co-owner of an electrical contracting company and creator of Kelli Kremes and Trends, an alternative skin care product line and coutoure fashion boutique. Be inspired by her story of small business startup to million dollar contracts. She'll share with us her secrets to success!

School leaders have a tough job and it takes many years to become good at it. So what's a new principal have to learn? EVERYTHING! Listen as we talk about what new principals need to know and what seasoned educators already do- about students, parents, politics, and pitfalls.

The gathering place is a podcast that focuses on successfully overcoming life's issues by coupling common sense with Godly wisdom. We host real people to shed light on real issues. Our conversations are filled with dynamic and engaging discourse that will give you food for thought and strength for the next leg of your life's journey.