Women Who Launch & Lead

Tonya founded the nonprofit Grow Gurl whose mission is to develop women of purpose through mentoring, mental health and wellness education and community outreach. Tonya shares how the vision of Grow Gurl came to be, the challenges in growing the organization, and how she sees the organization growing. With any GrowGurl membership or donation of $30 or more, a free TShirt will be shipped directly to you.  Website: www.growgurl.org Facebook: Growgurlgrow Instagram: @realGrowGurl Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Jamie is the founder of Blended Black Family and The Cooperative Co-Parenting Blend. She helps moms take charge of their lives, balance their families and co-parent with ease by redefining motherhood on their own terms. Jamie shares her own story of co-parenting, healing from the hurt of that relationship, and how it led to the launch of her business. Complimentary Gift: Motherhood Mastery Clarity Call bit.ly/motherhoodmasteryclaritycall Website: www.blendedblackfamily.com and www.thecocoblend.com Facebook: Blended Black Family and The CoCo Blend Instagram: Blended Black Family and The CoCo Blend Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Rochelle is the Founder and CEO of Perceptions Unlimited where she assists organizations in developing the talent in their workforce to meet diversity and inclusion goals through sustainable training and coaching. During our conversation, Rochelle shares how, for many years, she wasn’t building a business but was functioning as an independent contractor, how getting help was the key to her being able to start building a business, how she utilizes the art of reflection to address her own challenges and in her work diversity and inclusion work, and how she is able to move people to action. Complimentary Consultation: Enter WWLL in the comments on the contact form at: Website: www.perceptionsunltd.com Facebook: PerceptionsUnlimited Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/perceptions Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Janella is the owner of Harmonious Life Systems where she works to support adults with autism to have full and productive lives. Janella has a powerful story about how she transitioned from being a rapper to a therapist and how a $50 Uber gig changed her life.  Email: outreach@grouphugpa.org Instagram: Harmonious Life Systems Linkedin: Janella Dobbs Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Nydia is the founder of the New Orleans-based non-profit, Blessing Our Women, Inc. After witnessing domestic violence while growing up, and then experiencing it herself, Nydia launched the organization as a way to help other women but also as a way to help present her own children from experiencing the same thing. Her goal was to break the generational curse. Nydia tells about the work of her organization, shares some of her struggles with us, and also details what she sees in her future. Scholarship Application: www.blessingourwomeninc.org/avis-w-scholarship Facebook: nydia.f.wells Instagram: swh_pres_diamond Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Brittany is the owner of Bee You Hair Studio in Bear, Delaware. During our conversations, she shares how she started her side hustle at 12, but because she did not see the value of her passion and skills in the marketplace, she took a different path. Brittany eventually made her way back to the work that brought her joy and found her niche in the natural hair care industry. Brittany defines what a natural hair care expert is, the challenges she faced in owning her niche and her worth, and what she sees for herself and her business in the future. Website: www.Beeyouhairstudio.com  Facebook: beeyoustudio Instagram: beeyoustudio_ Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Erica is the owner of Taxes by Erica, a full service accounting firm that helps entrepreneurs understand the story of their financials. Erica shares some tips for keeping your money right until you can hire an accountant, why you really can’t afford to not hire an accountant, and also how she came to launch her business and what she’s learned on her entrepreneurial journey. Complimentary Gift: 20-minute Consultation www.taxesbyerica.as.me/wwllconsult Website: www.taxesbyerica.com Facebook: TaxesbyErica Instagram: TaxesbyErica Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Noreen is the Founder & CEO of Victorious Living Culture LLC where she provides coaching, teaching and training to help women live joyful and peaceful lives regardless of their circumstances. Noreen shares: How her personal realization of her power to control her life led he into this workHow to use the act of analyzing your life to help you move forward to the life you desireThe three foundational keys to living a victorious life Grab your free gift at http://eepurl.com/cVhsVH Connect with Noreen: www.NoreenNHenry.com FB Noreen N Henry | IG LivingtheBlessedLife Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Dr. Cherry is the CEO of Cherry Blossom Health Coaching where she supports women of color through holistic health coaching and life coaching. She is also a Yoga instructor. During our conversation, Niesha shared: How she transitioned from education to coachingThe challenges she faced on her health journey and how she helps her clients with those same challengesThe power of a morning routine Grab your free gift from Dr. Cherry at https://bit.ly/selfcare101ebook  Connect with Dr. Cherry: www.NieshaCherry.com FB DrNieshaCherry | IG NieshaCherry Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Danita is the CEO of Tornado ll Janitorial Service. Danita has built a successful business over the past eleven years in a male leadership/ownership dominated industry. After servicing her first client using family and friends as her staff, Tornado ll has grown to 40 employees and birthed a second business that her husband runs. Listen in as Danita shares: How she unexpectedly started her businessHow she uses the business acumen she’s developed to help her family and employees start their businessesThe resources she used to help her learn and manage her businessWhat’s next on the horizon for her as she pivots into her passion as a host/emcee/facilitator Connect with Tornado ll for your commercial cleaning needs at www.tornado2janitorial.com. Connect with Danita for your event needs: FB Danita Mosley | IG Danita_Mos Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Mary is the Founder and CEO of Women of Help and Influence. As a CEO Coach, Mary helps professional women identify and own their personal power. Mary shares from her years of experience as an entrepreneur: How she helps women build their confidenceThe challenges she faced early in her career and how they challenges impacted her confidenceThe help and support she found in other women that helped heal her and move her forwardHow she defines influenceThe value and power of coaching Complimentary Gift: How to Post Your Personality on Facebook. You can find it at Maryfernandezbiz on Facebook Connect with Mary: www.BusinessDevelopmentbyWOHI.com Facebook:| MaryFernandezBiz IG: @MaryFernandezBiz Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Meagan and Elon are sisters and the co-owners of The Afroseart. Afroseart celebrates the beauty of our natural curls through rose art work… you have to see it! Meagan and Elon share where the idea came from and how quickly it launched into a business. They also share how they complement each other in their work, balance their personal relationship with business, and keep going through the “NOs” to get to the “YES.” Website: TheAfroseArt.com Instagram: TheAfrose Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Corinne is the CEO and Founder of HRMOM LLC. As a Human Resources Consultant, Corinne helps small business owners put systems, processes and people in place to help stabilize or grow their companies. During our conversation, Corrine shares: The story of how her company was launchedThe challenges of being a business owner married to a business ownerHow fear almost thwarted her purposeHow she started over after closing her business Complimentary gift: HR Audit http://bit.ly/HRMOMAudit Connect with Corinne: www.HRMOMLLC.com | FB HRMOMLLC | IG and Twitter HRMOM4U Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

Dr. Wendy Talley is the founder and CEO of Thelese Consulting Group LLC where she provides wellness strategies to individuals and corporations to promote brain health. Wendy describes her learning disability and how an experience with a social worker influenced her career decision and helped her develop the drive for success that she has. Dr. Wendy drops a ton of jewels in our conversation. Tune in! Complimentary Gift: Order Dr. Wendy’s book, S.M.A.R.T. Goal and Time Management, then send her a message and you’ll get a journal, a pen, and a tote bag. You'll find the details on her website. Website: www.DrWendyTalley.com Facebook: Wendy Talley LCSW DSW Instagram: Wendy Talley LCSW DSW Be sure to learn more about Dr. Cherita and how to work with her at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.

In this episode, I talk with Carime Randolph Griffin, founder of DLu Cosmetics. During the very transparent conversation, Carime shares: Her personal challenge with self-esteem that led to her workHow an opportunity at work allowed her to develop the skill set that would ultimately lead to the launch of her businessHer challenges with being a creative and managing a business And more! Carime is gifting a 3-piece makeup set to one listener. To be entered into the drawing do the following: Follow DLuCosmetics on Instagram.Love and leave a positive comment on one of the Women Who Launch and Lead promo graphics posted there.Tag WomenWhoLaunchandLead in your comment. Complete this between August 18-20 to be entered to win. In this episode, I talk with Carime Randolph Griffin, founder of DLu Cosmetics. During the very transparent conversation, Carime shares: Her personal challenge with self-esteem that led to her workHow an opportunity at work allowed her to develop the skill set that would ultimately lead to the launch of her businessHer challenges with being a creative and managing a business And more! Carime is gifting a 3-piece makeup set to one listener. To be entered into the drawing do the following: Follow DLuCosmetics on Instagram.Love and leave a positive comment on one of the Women Who Launch and Lead promo graphics posted there.Tag WomenWhoLaunchandLead in your comment. Complete this between August 18-20 to be entered to win. Connect with Carime: www.DLuCosmetics.com | FB and IG DLuCosmetics Follow us on FB and IG at CoachCherita and learn more about working with Dr. Cherita at www.CheritaWeatherspoon.com.