Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita

Welcome back to my second Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Debbie Nix, Easterseals Southern California’s Chief People Officer, and Dr. Crystal Leonard, supervisor, and assessor with Easterseals Autism Services.  Today, we’ll explore the healthcare disparity specific to Autism awareness and acceptance amongst the African American and underserved communities, including links to the social determinants of health and what Easterseals Southern California is doing to target this through community partnerships and educational initiativesConnect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello Community!  Welcome to Autism Awareness Month.  Today on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to have from Easterseals Southern California, Ms. Debbie Nix, Chief People Officer, and Dr. Crystal Leonard, supervisor, and assessor with Easterseals Autism Services.  This is an exciting time for the organization as a finalist for DE&I Company of the Year in the Enterprise category and for Dr. Leonard as a finalist for DE&I Executive of the Year in the Large Company category.  Their dedication to being at the forefront of the journey from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance is a major factor in their impact. And people like Mr. Howard McBroom was a champion in the cause.  Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/#AutismAwareness #AutismAcceptance #DE&I #Champion #KeepItReal #DrAnita #CEO #CHRO #C-suite #Owners #FoundersGuest Tag:  @Debbie Nix @Crystal Leonard @Easterseals 

Welcome to Autism Awareness Month.  Today, I invite you to stretch beyond mere awareness by exploring the multifaceted dimensions of autism acceptance, both in society and in the workplace.  Autism Awareness Month guides us toward a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.  It beckons us to move beyond tolerance towards a realm of genuine acceptance, understanding, and celebration of differences.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning to hear the conclusion of this special Women’s History Month series of Real Conversation from the C-Suite celebrating 5 amazing women CEOs featuring Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Founder, Wellness Diagnostics and Medispa.  Today, I ask the ladies to look into the future and ponder this question:  What is the legacy you want to have associated with your business in 20 years?    It’s a question we should all consider as we make moves that impact others and perhaps even change lives.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for a very special series of Real Conversations from the C-Suite with our Women’s History Month panel of CEOs featuring Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Founder, Wellness Diagnostics and Medispa.  In our last conversation, we gained some insight into the costs associated with being the boss.  Being mindful of the determination, drive, and discipline – what I call a 3D mindset -- required to be a successful business owner, the question of the hour for our panel is this:  What do you feel is your most significant contribution in the area(s) of science, technology, engineering, the arts, or math, aka STEAM? Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Being one’s own boss has often been touted as the ultimate thing to do if you have an adventurous spirit, spunk, and the stick-to-itiveness to chart your own path.  The first time I took a day for myself just to hang out, it was pretty amazing to think about the fact that there were folks taking care of business on my behalf so that I could get away.  But being the boss does come with a cost.  Today, my panel of women CEOs -- Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Founder, Wellness Diagnostics and Medispa -- will explore this question:    What have been your unique challenges as a woman-owned small business?  Their answers may apply to you as well – even if you’re not a business owner, and no matter where you are in your company's organizational structure. Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Today, we celebrate Women's History Month, and on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I am beyond thrilled to have a panel of women CEOs who are also members of my Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business cohort.  But first, we discuss fashion in terms of the meanings behind the colors of green, purple, and white, their significance for women, and which color resonates most with each guest.  Help me welcome Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Founder, Wellness Diagnostics and Medispa as we learn about the catalyst for their entrepreneurial journey. Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Today, we kickoff Women's History Month, and this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I am beyond thrilled to have a panel of women CEOs with an incredibly diverse background as leaders representing each of the STEAM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Joining the panel are Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumbaga, Founder, Wellness Diagnostics and Medispa. The best part is, they’re all local businesswomen, so take notes and reach out after the series.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Azhelle Ward, The Toy Coach. In our last conversation together, Azhelle will raise our awareness about toys that she helped to shepherd from concept to reality with two different women who have been students in her Toy Creators Academy. I wanted to bridge the recognition of Black History Month with the upcoming celebration of National Women's History Month, so be prepared to take a few notes.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with The Toy Coach, Ms. Azhelle Ward. During our second conversation, Azhelle will go a little deeper to discuss the differences in how her expertise and lived experience were valued pre- and post- The Black Lives Matter movement. What she will share is rather personal and may give some in our podcast Community reason to pause and reflect on their experiences as a person of color in spaces that still don’t reflect today's diverse society.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to celebrate Black History Month with a unique guest, Ms. Azhelle Ward, also known as The Toy Coach! Did you know there was a such thing? Well, there is, and Azhelle will be sharing with us her experiences as a C-suite executive in the toy industry where the challenges associated with the development and promotion of diverse dolls and toys are not a game.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome to Black History Month as we recognize African Americans and the Arts. As we navigate the vast canvas of African American history, let us be mindful of the melodies and masterpieces that have shaped our culture. Let us champion DEI in every aspect of our lives, recognizing that it drives progress and prosperity for ALL Americans. And, as we celebrate the artistry of our past, let us plant seeds of representation in the fertile soil of the toy industry, ensuring that every child sees themselves as the hero of their own story.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications.. Shawn and Dr. Anita will share their insights about creating a 2024 mindset reset that is intentional about aligning purpose driven goals with everyday reality in ways that won’t leave you drained. By being intentional, you will dramatically increase your chances to live your best life more consistently throughout the year.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications. Today, Shawn will share her entrepreneurial journey and the differences in organizational culture between her very first “real job” as a young adult and the stark contrast to the next company she joined a few years later. That transition was the catalyst for her career philosophy of intentionally pursing purpose-driven goals aligned with her values and lifestyle.

Happy New Year, Community! This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to have Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications. During our first epoxide, we’ll explore the annual ritual most of us put ourselves through with the declaration of new year’s resolutions and talk about why she and I both STOPPED participating in said ritual several years ago. And, why you might want to consider doing the same.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

News flash: On New Year’s Day, I realized that I’ve entered a new year with the same life, and that things didn’t magically change at the stroke of midnight on December 31st. If that seems like an obvious statement, then why do we still make New Year’s resolutions that we eventually break? This year, let’s create a 2024 mindset reset that is intentional about aligning purpose-driven goals with everyday reality in ways that won’t leave you drained. By being intentional, you will dramatically increase your chances to live your best life more consistently throughout the year.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! Bittersweet to share my final Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Scharrell Jackson and Dr. Catrena Elliot. In this episode, we're wrapping up our podcast series by focusing on the future. Together, we acknowledge that leadership extends beyond executive titles. Join us as we explore how everyone can exhibit leadership in 2024, fostering a genuine sense of belonging. Let's pave the way for inclusive leadership together.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Hello, Community! Excited to dive into my third Real Conversation from the C-suite with Ms. Jackson and Dr. Catrena. Today, we explore the significance of The Practice of the Commons and the Hearth—standing united for causes, even amidst heated conversations. As the world faces challenges, let's discuss how we can engage respectfully during the holidays, fostering connections without straining relationships. Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on navigating meaningful conversations.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

Delighted to kick off my second Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Scharrell Jackson and Dr. Catrena Elliott. In today's episode, we delve deeper into the transformative concept of the Practice of the Table, exploring how the simple act of gathering around a table fosters a sense of belonging. Amidst global challenges, our discussion highlights the crucial role of coming together over food as a tangible means to nourish our leadership soul and bridge connections. Join us for an insightful exploration of the power of shared moments.Leaders,RealConversations ,Belonging ,Culture ,DEI ,KeepItReal ,DrAnita

Today, I’m excited to talk with my guests Ms. Scharrell Jackson and Dr. Catrena Elliot about what belonging means to each of them, and how belonging is a gift to organizations in terms of both culture and the bottom line.Connect with me!Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTubeLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/