The Strategy Sessions with Kesi Stribling

While alumni activities date back to the 1800s, this year the Howard University Alumni Association (HUAA) marks its 50th Anniversary as a part of the University's Charter. Joining us on The Strategy Sessions on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. to talk about the anniversary are Chris Washington, HUAA President; Keith Benn, HUAA 50th Anniversary Chairperson; and, Andrea Hodge, who is one of the panelists during the Career P.O.P. (Pursuing Opportunities with a Passion) program in Martha's Vineyard. Questions or comments for our guests? Call (347) 539-5143 or email talkback@ksgsc.com during the show. You may also post your question or comment on our FB page: www.facebook.com/TheStrategySessions, or Tweet @KesiStribling.  Be sure to check out our #FBQuestionOfTheWeek!

February is American Heart Month, and the Greater Washington Region of the American Heart Association will celebrate Heart Heroes during the 5th Annual DC Heart Ball on February 22, 2014 in Washington, DC. Our guests, Dr. Todd Villines, Cardiologist and President-Elect of the Greater Washington Region’s Board of Directors, and Cheryl Campbell, Senior Vice President of CGI and a member of the 2014 DC Heart Ball Executive Team, share event highlights, including the mission, live and silent auction sneak peek, and Heart After Dark – the fun after-party. They will also detail how listeners can connect with the American Heart Association. Questions or comments for Dr. Todd Villines or Cheryl Campbell? Call: (347) 539-5143 Email: talkback@ksgsc.com Tweet: @KesiStribling #TheStrategySessions Post on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions SPONSOR: The Career Exploration Series, a national youth career development program. It’s Career Day on Steroids! Find out more on www.ksgsc.com/careerconnectusa.html.

February is all about love on The Strategy Sessions. Dawn Maslar, MS, Love Biologist, Author, and Professor, joins us on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ET for a conversation about the biology of love, what attracts people to one another, and how science signals who we may end up with as mates.  Coupling her academic background in science and social media, Dawn's goal is to make biology fun, informative, and relevant. Have a question or comment for Dawn Maslar? Call (347) 539-5143 Email talkback@ksgsc.com Tweet us using #TheStrategySessions or post on www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions. Tune in for the #FBQuestionOfTheWeek! SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Optimal Living Magazine, host of Fit, Fabulous and Full of Faith on 2/8/14. Visit www.optimal-livingmagazine.com for tickets and more information.

Tanisha Hopson, publisher of Optimal Living Magazine, joins us on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. ET  to talk about the Fit, Fabulous, and Full of Faith kick-off event on February 8, 2014, and how the magazine is partnering with organizations, like Black Girls Run, to encourage fitness as a habit and lifestyle. Micheal Davis, representative for event sponsor, KAF KMC Multipurpose Center, talks about why the community venue is supporting the initiative. QUESTIONS for our guests? Call (347) 539-5143   Email talkback@ksgsc.com  Twitter #TheStrategySessions  Facebook www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions  Sponsor: The Career Exploration Series, a national youth program of Career Connect USA. Guess where the first event will be held and win a free career coaching session, resume review, t-shirt, and Career Planning Guide and Action Plan: Youth Edition ($500 value). Visit the site to enter the #WhereInTheUSContest!

We are continuing our conversation with AIDS activist, Chris Cathcart, about World AIDS Day, the impact of the virus in communities of color, and if an end to HIV/AIDS is on the horizon. Join us for the second part of the conversation with the OneDiaspora Group Founder at a special day and time: Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at noon ET/9:00 a.m. PT. Listen LIVE at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00a.m. PT. Questions or comments for Chris Cathcart? CALL (347) 539-5143 EMAIL talkback@ksgsc.com POST on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions, or Tweet us using #TheStrategySessions  Listen to HIV/AIDS and America's Youth - Part 1 ***We will not host a live chat during this episode*** Check out our Facebook Question of the Week on http://www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions.

On the heels of World AIDS Day on December 1, and the rebroadcast of the Frontline documentary, ENDGAME: HIV/AIDS and Black America, we welcome AIDS activist Chris Cathcart to The Strategy Sessions radio show on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET/8:00 a.m. PT. Founder of OneDiaspora Group and member of the Board of Directors of the Black AIDS Institute, Chris joins us from his office in Los Angeles, CA to talk about World AIDS Day, how far we've come since the epidemic began in the 1980s, the impact of HIV on youth of color, and the work his organization is doing to increase awareness, education and community involvement about HIV/AIDS. Listen LIVE at 11:00a.m. ET/8:00a.m. PT. Questions or comments for our guest? CALL (347) 539-5143 EMAILtalkback@ksgsc.com POST on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions, or Tweet us using #TheStrategySessions  Join our live chat during the show on Blog Talk Radio until noon ET, and look for our Facebook Question of the Week in the chatroom before it is announced during the show. Listen to Part 2 of our conversation with Chris Cathcart or download the podcast

The Strategy Sessions  welcomes Stephanie Wright, co-founder of Together We Bake, an organization helping previously incarcerated women re-enter the workplace by offering workforce training and personal development courses. She will talk about their programs, the women they serve, and the organization's newest partner, Instant Checkmate, which has recently awarded Together We Bake $10,000 to expand its workforce development program.  TUNE IN on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET Questions for Together We Bake? Call (347) 539-5143   Email talkback@ksgsc.com  Twitter #TheStrategySessions  Like us/comment  www.facebook.com/thestrategysessions We will also host a live chat until noon. Tune in for our #FBQuestionOfTheWeek! SPONSOR: Optimal Living Magazine, which promotes spiritually rich, inspired and abundant lives. Check out the winter edition of the magazine and the 2014 Christian Business Showcase and Awards.

We are back for a new season of The Strategy Sessions radio show! To kick off our first episode and National Career Development Month, we welcome Dawn Culpepper, Director of Programs and Operations for the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN). She will talk about how the nonprofit is preparing young women for leadership in the workplace and the community. We will also discuss PLEN’s upcoming Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy Seminar in Washington, DC, which highlights a keynote address by legslative and policy strategist, Heather Podesta. TUNE IN on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Questions or comments for PLEN about what they do, how women are influencing leadership, or steps you can take to position yourself for leadership? Call (347) 539-5143 Email talkback@ksgsc.com Tweet us using hashtag #TheStrategySessions Like us or post your question on www.facebook.com/TheStrategySessions NEW feature: We will also chat live right here on www.blogtalkradio.com/thestrategysessions! Show Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by E.G. Educational Services, LLC, which provides one-on-one tutoring services and workshops for adults and youth in the Greater Philadelphia, PA area. For more information, visit www.egeducationalservices.com.

Summer travel is not over yet, as families, friends, and solitary travelers plan to hit the road over the next few months. On the annual Road Trip with AAA on The Strategy Sessions, our guest, Heather Hunter, who is the Director of Public Relations at AAA, will discuss hot travel spots, safety, pet travel, and how to get the best deal.   Questions for AAA? Call (347) 539-5143, Tweet @KesiStribling, or email talkback@ksgsc.com.   Check out the Top 5 Episodes of 2012

The Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC) is gearing up for its 37th Annual Gala, which will honor Hispanic women in business on June 21 in Washington, DC. The Strategy Sessions welcomes Angela Franco, President and CEO of the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Gabriela Mossi, Director of Programs and Resource Development, at the GWHCC Foundation. They will talk about the upcoming Gala, programming the organization hosts and supports to help entrepreneurs, and how the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is maximizing its partnerships to meet the needs of the city's businesses. Have a question for our guests? Call (347) 539-5143, email talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet us @KesiStribling.   Check out the Top 5 Episodes of 2012

Many underserved communities continue to lack access to adequate healthcare, including educational resources, preventative measures, and treatment concerning various illnesses. Shyrea Thompson Robinson, Executive Director of Capital City Area Health Education Center and Rita Butler-Trewick, a breast cancer survivor and member of DC Pink Divas join The Strategy Sessions to discuss the organization’s health outreach and resources in the Greater Washington, DC area, as well as the upcoming Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure. Have questions for our guests, or are you a surivor who wants to share your story? Call (347) 539-5143, email talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet your question using hashtag #TheStrategySessions. NOTE: Some content may not be suitable for young listeners. Check out our Top 5 Episodes of  The Strategy Sessions in 2012

College life is supposed to be all about deadlines, dating, and dealing with career choices. For Rob Long, a star football player while at Syracuse University, college life included facing his own mortality. The Strategy Sessions welcomes Rob Long to the next episode to talk about how he has overcome the odds to survive cancer, endure recovery, and how teammates and family influenced his outlook on life, which includes the pursuit of a career in the National Football League. Call (347) 539-5143 with questions or comments during the show, email talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet us @KesiStribling (hashtag #TheStrategySessions). For more information, including guests’ bios, visit www.ksgsc.com/thestrategysessions.html.  NOTE: Some of the content may not be suitable for young listeners. Check out our Top 5 Episodes of  The Strategy Sessions in 2012

November's election included sweeping legislative changes for many states, including the DREAM Act and same-sex marriage. In America, diversity has long been a discussion topic at work; however, it has taken on new meaning as social issues, including immigration and advocacy for women, re-shape conversations on what diversity is, and its impact in and beyond the workplace.   The Strategy Sessions welcomes the new CEO of the American Conference on Diversity, Elizabeth Williams-Riley, who discusses how societal change is influencing the conversation on diversity, and how a frank discussion on diversity can impact an organization or workplace for the better.  Kesi Stribling, Washington, DC entrepreneur, hosts the show.  Call (347) 539-5143 with questions or comments during the show, email talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet us @KesiStribling (hashtag #TheStrategySessions). For more information, including guests’ bios, visit www.ksgsc.com/thestrategysessions.html.   Check out our Top 5 Episodes of  The Strategy Sessions in 2012.

Entrepreneur Magazine has listed the top 500 franchises in the United States for 2012, including Subway, 7-Eleven, and Servpro. The number of franchises continues to grow; however, there is a lot to know before investing money, time, and effort to own a business and ensure profitability. The Strategy Sessions welcomes founding partners of Arnold Sai Law Firm LLP, Justin Arnold, Esq. and Sai Pidatala, Esq., to share insight on the pitfalls to avoid when purchasing a franchise; operational issues that impact businesses; and, what businesses should do to closeout 2012. The Strategy Sessions radio show is hosted by Washington, DC entrepreneur Kesi Stribling. Call (347) 539-5143 with questions or comments for our guests, email talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet your questions @KesiStribling. For more information about our guests, including their bios, visit www.ksgsc.com/thestrategysessions.

Black Friday has long been considered the official start of the holiday shopping season for Americans. Small Business Saturday is gaining momentum as the holiday shopping kick off for small businesses, and the customers they serve.  Launched by American Express and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)  in 2010, this year’s Small Business Saturday is on November 24. The Strategy Sessions welcomes Marie C. Johns, Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Gloria Larkin, WIPP Corporate Advisory Board Member and TargetGov Founder; and, Patricia Norins, American Express Small Business Saturday Advisor and owner of Pinnacle Publishing Group, Inc. to talk about Small Business Saturday and resources for businesses that want to participate. The show is hosted by Washington, DC entrepreneur, Kesi Stribling. Call (347) 539-5143 with questions, comments for our guests, or to share your Small Business Saturday success story. You can also email talkback@ksgsc.com or Tweet your questions @KesiStribling. For Small Business Saturday resources and guests’ bios, visit www.ksgsc.com/thestrategysessions.

Women are leading in business, elected office, and in communities across America. Forbes recently unveiled the list of the most powerful women, which included the first female CEO of technology titan, Yahoo! According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 30% of businesses are owned by women. Resource-sharing and networking opportunities are vital to helping women excel in their professional lives and beyond. Ladies America is at the forefront of the mission to help women. Today’s guests are Lindsey Mask, founder of Ladies America; Susanne Greenfield, Director of Ladies NYC; and, Jean Schindler, Director of Ladies DC. We’re talking about issues of importance to women, the elections, and what’s next on the horizon for the growing organization. The Strategy Sessions is hosted by Washington, DC entrepreneur Kesi Stribling. Send questions to talkback@ksgsc.com, Tweet us @KesiStribling, or call into the show live at (347) 539-5143. For more info, or to view guests' bios, visit www.ksgsc.com.

Recently, Wisconsin news anchor Jennifer Livingston took to the airwaves to fend off a critic of her weight. Healthiness, or the perceived lack thereof, continues to dominate conversations in and out of the workplace. Our guests, Erich J. Sanchack, Vice President, Corporate Internal Audit at Lockheed Martin and Jennifer Shea Rawn, Registered Dietitian of Shoppers Food, join us to discuss the upcoming American Heart Association’s Greater Washington Heart Walk in November. They will talk about their companies’ involvement in the walk, and efforts to raise awareness about, and promote, healthy living. The Strategy Sessions is hosted by Washington, DC entrepreneur Kesi Stribling. Send questions to talkback@ksgsc.com, Tweet us @KesiStribling, or call into the show live at (347) 539-5143. For more info, or to view guests' bios, visit www.ksgsc.com.

The publisher of Optimal Living Magazine, Tanisha Hopson, joins us on The Strategy Sessions to talk about the publication’s new initiative to get 1,000,000 women to save themselves for marriage. From a revealing interview with noted actress Meagan Good in their latest edition, to Optimal Living’s rapid expansion around the globe, The Strategy Sessions will explore how the magazine is helping Christians and nonbelievers alike gain information to improve their wellness, relationships, and life. Send questions to talkback@ksgsc.com, Tweet us @KesiStribling, or call into the show live at (347) 539-5143.  NOTE: This episode covers mature content and is intended for those 18+.

Clicking on bogus websites, leaked email passwords, and stolen credit cards are some of the issues that can easily lead to identity theft. Tami Nealy of LifeLock shares how listeners can protect their online identities and minimize damage if sensitive information is stolen. Questions for LifeLock? Call (347) 539-5143, email talkback@ksgsc.com, or Tweet @KesiStribling.

July 4th travel will mark the official summer travel season, and gas prices are at a national low. Our annual Road Trip with AAA on The Strategy Sessions, covers the top travel destinations, strategies for maximizing your getaway money, and being safe during your excursion. Plus, we’ll take a sneak peek at the popular AAA Travel Views blog. Bring your travel questions to Cynthia Brough and Heather Hunter, who lead AAA national media efforts. Combined, Cynthia and Heather’s leadership spans the organization’s travel, driver safety, automotive, partnerships, and publishing efforts, including the AAA travel guides. Call in (347) 539-5143, Tweet your questions live @KesiStribling, or email us at talkback@ksgsc.com. For more info, resources, and guests’ bios, visit www.ksgsc.com/thestrategysessions.