Emerge Woman Magazine Podcast

“How to be a Masterful Communicator to Influence at the Highest Level”- Qiana Cressman

LabOPEX Live What can we learn from a senior nonprofit executive who began her career in the lab? If you are looking for a role model with background in the medical lab profession and who ‘s making waves in different industries look no more! In this LabOPEX live Lona Gordon Small, MBA, PMP, CPBPM, MT(ASCP) is so excited to be talking to no other than Qiana L. Cressman! Qiana leveraged her many talents to lead in the medical lab industry, media industry, social entrepreneurship, as executive, leadership coach , board member, diversity and equity advocate and trainer, and more.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS AMAZING POLITICAL CANDIDATE AND HER CAMPAIGN AT: shieldsforlcjudge.com Maraleen Shields was born and raised in North Braddock, Pennsylvania. After her father’s sudden death when she was in the fourth grade, she and her sister were raised by her single mother, Doris. Maraleen attended Woodland Hills High School, a school which was created as the result of a 1981 court-ordered desegregation merger. She discovered her interest in the law by participating in high school mock trial competitions. She is a graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, where she was a double major in political science and philosophy with a law and society concentration. Because of her hard work both in the classroom and on campus, where she held several campus jobs, Maraleen emerged from college without any student loan debt. She was awarded a 3-year full tuition scholarship and in 2003 she received her law degree with the highest honors from the University of Pittsburgh school of law. Maraleen began her career handling commercial litigation and mass tort defense work in Philadelphia. In 2006, she and her husband, Kevin, chose to make the Lehigh Valley their home. In 2014, Maraleen joined the Lehigh Valley-based Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, firm becoming a member of both the health care as well as the litigation and trial practice groups. In 2017, she became the first person of color to become a shareholder at FL&B. She joins her colleagues in many volunteer efforts, serves on several boards and has won various awards for her legal expertise, leadership and community service and influence which include: PBA President's Award (2018); the Lynette Norton Award (2020); PA Rising Stars (2008, 2010, 2012-2018); Lehigh Valley Business Journal's Forty under 40; Lehigh Valley Magazine's Legal Leader. Over the last 14 years, Maraleen has developed deep connections to the Lehigh Valley. She was a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hillside School; a member of the Board of Directors of Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers; President of the Parents’ Association of Cetronia Elementary School; and a Member of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council of Lehigh Valley Inter-regional Networking & Connecting (LINC). As a candidate for Judge in the Court of Common Pleas, she runs on solid principles (among many) of critical thinking, temperament, lack of bias and communication. We are excited about Maraleen’s stellar legal expertise, community leadership and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Podcast with Dr. Kandis Boyd Wyatt, Faculty Member, Transportation and Logistics (American Public University EDGE) and Qiana Cressman, Founder/Owner, Emerge Woman Magazine One of the common denominators of some of the world’s most successful people is that they have a clear vision that reflects who they are at their core. In this episode, APU business professor Dr. Kandis Boyd Wyatt talks to Qiana Cressman, a global speaker and 20-year executive leader with experience in marketing, business development, and media relations. Learn why it’s so important to create a personal vision, the benefit of seeking out a mentor or coach to help you cultivate a vision, how surrounding yourself with the right people can help you realize that vision.

As the owner and founder of Transformation Empowerment Solutions, known as TransformationbyCarmen.com, Carmen has been resiliently studying and perfecting her craft while completing her Doctorates Degree with Bakke Graduate University Transformational Leadership with an emphasis in Culture and developing Women Entrepreneurs.  Carmen is an alumni of Spring Arbor College, Masters Degree In Family Studies, Bachelors Degree in Management & Organizational Development, Ministry Training and Self-Esteem Expert. In addition, Carmen is an International Certified Holistic Life Coach. Carmen is an inspirational, motivator, author, encourager, teacher, and sought after speaker who travels the world to speak at seminars, workshops, conferences, and community events.   Carmen is a Transformation Strategist, with a Green Belt Certification in Lean Process Improvement; she has taught & facilitated foreclosure prevention, credit repair, home buying classes, marriage & family classes and self-esteem, Mission/Vision/Values, Stakeholder Engagement Analysis, Lessons Learned, Purpose/Position/Power workshops.  Carmen has a proven system to show you how she went from a million dollars in debt without filing bankruptcy. Carmen’s has over 20 years of experience working with executive leaders, government leaders, professional athletes and managing multi-million dollar real estate projects.  Carmen is the Founder and Executive Director of Transformation GEMS, a 501c3 Women’s Entrepreneur Empowerment Startup Accelerator, in the Lansing, MI area, Carmen has helped several women start & sustain businesses within the last 10 years.  Carmen’s mission is to strategically educate, motivate and empower every individual she meets to do the impossible while identifying their solutions.   https://www.transformationgems.com/ 

"I was prepared to be a Professor, not a Pioneer." -Dr. Monica F. Cox Join us as Dr. Cox and Qiana Cressman discuss a holistic view of Women In STEM and advancing in this important industry. Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is a Professor and Inaugural Chair of the Department of Engineering Education at The Ohio State University. She is also the Director of the International Institute of Engineering Education Assessment (i2e2a) and the CEO of STEMinent LLC, a company that houses educational assessment, Prepared to Be a Pioneer® professional development, and Quirky Time® media offerings. In 2011, she became the first African American female to earn tenure in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. Her research focuses on the use of mixed methodologies to explore significant research questions in undergraduate, graduate, and professional engineering education; to explore issues of intersectionality among women, particularly Women of Color in engineering; and to develop, disseminate, and commercialize reliable and valid assessment tools for use in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Dr. Cox has led and collaborated on multidisciplinary projects totaling approximately $15 million, and she has authored over 130 publications. Contact Dr. Cox at www.preparedtobeapioneer.com

Episode 22 is a personal, deeply transparent and fun dialogue of Emerge Woman Magazine's founder, Qiana Cressman and Editor-in-Chief, Jacynta Brewton as they discuss the twists, turns and lessons learned while creating a bestselling magazine. Listen in, as they share straight from their hearts about the highs and lows of persevering to realize your vision and destiny. www.emergewomanmagazine.com

In honor of Black History Month and as we move into Women's History Month, join us for this historic and very special interview with America’s First African-American Female Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Velma P. Scantlebury. We discuss her experience as a world renown physician, her journey becoming the first African American female transplant surgeon and her new book, "Beyond Every Wall." Dr. Scantlebury will also be featured in our March 2019 edition of Emerge Woman Magazine. About: Velma P. Scantlebury, M.D. America’s First African-American Female Transplant Surgeon Dr.  Scantlebury is the first African American woman transplant surgeon of the United States.  She has received many honors in her career having been named to both the “Best Doctors in America” and “Top Doctors in America” lists multiple times. Scantlebury has been awarded the Woman of Spirit Award for inspiring others and the “Gift of Life Award” from the National Kidney Foundation. She has performed over 2,000 transplants and published many peer-reviewed papers.

Take your online presence and business to the next level. Tune in as we as we discuss the most common digital marketing mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. About Roberta Nicole --------------------  Roberta started Working With Roberta with a passion to assist small business owners with leveraging technology to position for the future and to create more careers around technology in her local area. Roberta is a graduate of Tulane University with a Degree in Marketing & Minor in Human Resource Management. Roberta has coupled her love for people & knowledge and experience in the marketing industry and built a team of professionals who are just as passionate as she is. The Working With Roberta Brand is in pursuit of excellence. When Working With Roberta you gain a team of seasoned professionals who are in business to see your business successful.   Contact: www.workingwithroberta.com

In this episode, we discuss how to have the right  mindset for success. In business and life, we often work to avoid failure, but how do we ensure readiness for success? Jasmine shares how to be authentic, emerge and achieve that readiness.  About Jasmine ______________ Jasmine Romaine's mission is to guide individuals on a journey that will empower and educate many to achieve greatness in their endeavors in life! Originally from the Sunshine State, Jasmine has lived in many cities in the United States including Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York City, and Chicago, sharing tokens of motivation to others along her way.  Her professional experiences working as a Radio On-Air Personality and corporate positions in the entertainment industry has allowed her the opportunity to connect with her clients and audience members that range from entry-level to C-Suite professionals. She enjoys planting seeds to help people succeed. Jasmine gives current, creative, and practical ideas for her audience to improve themselves and their business endeavors in order to flourish in a competitive market. Jasmine completed a Masters degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University and a Bachelor degree in Communications with a minor in Marketing from the University of West Florida. Jasmine believes in passion, drive, and a dream to achieve goals in life and teaches these principles through topics about Leadership, Sales, and Professional-Personal Growth. Her accomplishments have not only helped others to receive merit in their endeavors, she has also been recognized with the Florida Black Pages as a 2016 Top 20 Under 40 Award Recipient. Contact: https://www.jazzcellence.com/meet-jasmine

Join us for this energizing and eye-opening discussion on Haynes Healing of Hearts, Inc., a domestic violence outreach and how women can rise and victoriously  heal from trauma or any devastating circumstance.  No matter where you are on your journey, you have amazing purpose and destiny inside you to be fulfilled in the earth! About Andrea Haynes -------------------- Serving as the Vice President for the United Nations Women’s Chapter in Houston, Texas, Andrea Haynes has dedicated her life to the empowerment of individuals around the world with a special focus on the problems and concerns of women and girls. Being a domestic violence survivor herself, she has also undergone the mission of bridging the gap between abusers and victims of domestic violence to bring healing and restoration of family units. Her foundation, Haynes Healing of Hearts Inc., has touched the lives of women and men across the country and Continues to serve as a beacon of hope for those affected by family violence. ​ Andrea is much more than a mother, a minister, a wife and multimillionaire business partner to the Global Ambassador Mr. Edwin Haynes.  She is an individual with a goal of making this world better by her example, affecting the lives of others with her leadership and leaving a legacy on this earth of love and empowerment.    Contact:  www.hayneshealinghearts.org www.iamandreahaynes.com

Jamaican born, US based Film Producer, Actress and Model, Jacinth Headlam - known for her lead role in the Caribbean favorite and multi award-winning film ‘Diary of A Badman’ - has now added Published Author to her list of accolades with the upcoming international release of her first novel ‘Love After’.  About Love After...... __________________________________________ In ‘Love After’ Jacinth shares her most intimate and personal stories to help every reader overcome their pain, hurt, trauma, betrayals and insecurities. She gives an honest account of everything she’s been through in her life to help those who are also looking for their purpose find help through their journey of healing. “I went through a major depression and even considered suicide. The power of the mind is easily underestimated. I felt like God had forgotten all about me and my prayers didn't matter. I knew once I hit rock bottom, the only way was up. In doing my soul-searching I discovered that there were many things I needed to be healed from in order to live my life to the fullest, be in alignment with my purpose, find myself, my calling, and my identity. God revealed to me my purpose, "Love After,” Jacinth explained In this compelling, interactive book, Jacinth shares practical and inspirational strategies to help everyone address their daily issues. Asserting that indeed there is Love After addictions, shortcomings, emptiness, abuse, betrayals, abandonment, and brokenness. “I want ‘Love After’ to influence both genders, anyone needing to find their purpose in life, and heal from traumatic experiences that's crippling them from growing and evolving. To also help them be in alignment spiritually which is the foundation for everything else to fall into place. This will dictate how you deal with life's challenges,” Jacinth added. According to Jacinth and her pursuit of Love After, she desires for us to all take this journey together, as we take our power back, overcome our tribulations, and embrace the rebirth and resurrection of our Purpose, Love, vision, and identity. Above all, to live and love out loud unapologetically with our Love After Glow! No matter what readers have experienced, Jacinth believes there is always Love After. Jacinth is currently in Jamaica promoting ‘Love After’ which is set for worldwide release on February 9. She is gearing up for an international book tour in Jamaica, United States, UK, Canada, and Grand Cayman Island.  The book will be available globally when officially release in stores and online (Barnes & Nobles, Amazon, Audible, eBay, www.loveafter.com, etc.) for $10 - $20.  For a review copy please contact:  Jane Applegate, janewapplegate@me.com, 914.830.5115.  Follow Jacinth: @ImJacinth | www.iamJacinth.com 

Balancing Family, Marriage & Music (or whatever your profession) is what our up close and personal discussion is about. We also discuss their hot NEW hit releases! So, if you know anyone who is a music lover, married, dating or engaged…SHARE THIS EPISODE with them! You don’t want to miss it. Husbands and wives can have successful professions, grow and emerge together! EMERGE is a holistic media enterprise, encouraging people everywhere that you can rise to your highest potential and destiny no matter what that may be. About TommyJay ----- They represent Two Hearts..Two Souls..One Sound. Music brought them together, and after 15 years of marriage, the rhythm is still in their hearts. Before they met, in 1998, they both had a strong passion and love for music. Later, they began writing songs together, singing together and eventually forming "TommyJay."   Contact TommyJay: tommyjaymusic.com

Join us as we talk about WHOLENESS, living from the inside out, and how to get to that place. -------- About Kaleena Oyerinde Kaleena Oyerinde is Founder and President of RenovateHer, LLC, a women’s empowerment organization who provides safe spaces for women to work on themselves. She is a passionate creative and humorist who thrives on truth and authenticity. Using her background in human services, counseling and, most recently, trauma healing, Kaleena has spent more than ten years partnering with women to build their self-worth, confidence and personal relationships. She soon integrated God-centered dating skills into her process, which, consequently, led to her own marriage after 17 years as a single mom raising three amazing kids. Now a Bonus Mom to three more, Kaleena and Jerry now live in Pine Hill, NJ with three of their six amazing children where Kaleena is finishing her B.A. from Drexel University in Behavioral Health Counseling.  Contact Kaleena at www.renovatehers.com.

Join us as we discuss boundaries and the importance of having them in every aspect of our lives. ----- About Kerri Goodman Kerri is a certified professional life coach and graduate from Christian Coach Institute. She’s a wife and a mom to four adventurous kids of varying ages. Becoming a coach was a natural next step in the progression of her life experiences, education, and strengths. She loves coaching. Kerri truly understands the importance of an accurate mindset which is where real change and growth begins.  As a coach, she understands the struggle of going it alone and why no one should! She’s ready to partner with you, if you are ready to go forward. She'll bring her intuitive listening, creativity, strategic thinking, and enthusiasm. Kerri values honesty, kindness, and  excellence and FUN, and these are all integral to her coaching style.  Her Strengthfinders top 5 strengths are: Strategic, Woo (Winning Others Over), Communication, Empathy, and Belief. Contact Kerri at www.kerrigoodman.com

 Guest interview of Qiana Cressman, Founder and CEO of Emerge Woman Magazine on the AAU/Social Media Sunday Podcast with the Delaware Blogger. 

Join us as we discuss Kingdom wealth building, God's way. Matthew 6:33 About Pastor LaShanda Gary, D.D. ---------- LaShanda Gary is the CEO and Founder of Dream Build Success and InWorks Tax Services. When you first get a glimpse of what a single day in the life of LaShanda Gary entails, you begin to wonder if she somehow has more than 24 hours in her day. Your first encounter with this dynamic entrepreneur is guaranteed to be a whirlwind of passion, excitement and motivation bundled up into a highly-charged business woman, paving the way for the limitless success of her clients. LaShanda has a passion for her purpose. She believes that everyone should activate their gift from God. She started developing products out of her need as her family, business, and faith expanded. As a true entrepreneur, she created many of her businesses out of her personal need. The idea of having a business and brand built around God is her VISION. With her contagious energy and an impressive roster of motivational and entrepreneurial successes, Dream Build Success Founder and CEO LaShanda Gary have taken empowerment to an entirely new level by helping others turn obstacles into opportunities. A living example of success, Gary has hosted life changing empowerment sessions selling out in less than 72 hours.  With books, newsletters, retail products, appearances and countless online outlets as part of her growing empire, Gary is able to inspire over 100,000 people yearly and shows no signs of slowing down.  Contact LaShanda at www.lashandagary.com.

 Join us for this exciting episode as we discuss why blogging is an asset to your brand and your business. Enhance your revenue by using this strategic tool to amplify your message, showcase the unique value of your product/services and expand your customer base. Effectively build relationships and consistently engage your audience with a blog!  About Antionette  ---------------------------------------------------------------------  Antionette Blake who is CEO of A.Blake Enterprises is a Multi-award-winning Blogger, Vlogger and Social Media Strategist. She's a Podcast Show Host, Social Media Educator, Online Content Creator, Brand Ambassador and a Boomer who Blogs with a Millennial Mind!   She’s also Professional Speaker and hosts a weekly Podcast “Social Media Sunday with the Delaware Blogger” on Sundays at 6:00 PM EST on BlogTalkRadio.   As the owner of ABlake Enterprises, Social Media Management & Consulting she works with business owners and organizations on strategies to help them broaden their brand and expand their exposure online.  Assisting them in creating and curating content for their targeted audience and working to ensure that they are engaging on the correct platform with consistency and creativity. She is also an Ambassador for the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce.   Antionette is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and has presented on topics that include, Social Media Marketing and Blogging designed for business owners, students, management and the everyday user.  Additionally, her expertise has led her to being an Adjunct Instructor at Delaware Technical Community College teaching others how to get found by maximizing their social currency and so much more! Connect with her at ablakeenterprises.com

Join us for this candid, heart-to-heart episode on how to be authentically who God created us to be, serve and function as ministerial/clergy leaders, amidst pressures to compare, compete and have a false sense of identity in ministry. Rev. Tamieka shares empowering insights to help women balance ministerial leadership responsibilities and everyday life! About Rev. Tamieka Gerow ---    Rev. Tamieka Gerow was licensed to preach the gospel in August 2005 and ordained in March 2009 as the first female in the history of Tenth Memorial Baptist Church. The acceptance of God’s calling on her life has been very inspirational to all that she encounters.  The desire to serve God’s people through ministry and the ability to lead are her greatest attributes. She possesses an innate ability to inspire from all walks of life; she remains committed to ministry, her Christian walk, and her education. Reverend Gerow is an itinerant preacher, conference speaker, and retreat facilitator.   Her love for home keeps her actively involved in ministry throughout the city of Philadelphia and vicinity. In July 2012 she was named one of the 10 People Under 40 To Watch in Philadelphia by The Philadelphia Tribune.  Most recently, she served as Chair of the Health Committee for Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity, Chair of the Ecumenical Service for the North Atlantic Regional Conference for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and the Youth Director for the Pennsylvania Eastern Keystone Baptist Association.  Her husband, Pastor Keon Gerow, is founder and Senior Pastor of Catalyst Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have two beautiful children, Kennedy Noelle and Keon Nicholas Xavier.

Join us for this riveting episode as we address how to overcome the highs and lows of life, why fearlessness is not a myth and how to courageously press past fear to live the life and purpose you are created to. . . . . About Tiana Patrice ----- Tiana Patrice is a bestselling author, thought leader and empowerment speaker who holds a deep passion for supporting the personal and entrepreneurial development of women all over the world. As an award-winning international speaker and executive business strategist, Tiana specializes in equipping women to shift their mindsets, own their power, and push through their fear. She is also the Founder of Women's CEO Alliance, a full service consulting and coworking company that focuses on bettering small businesses and corporate entrepreneurs through personal and business development. Her message of empowerment has been spotlighted on The Huffington Post, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes and many other media outlets. She was also the most recent cover feature of Emerge Woman Magazine.