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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>The Culture Soup Podcast®</title><link>http://theculturesoup.com</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast is where tech, culture and business collide. Each episode, L. Michelle Smith interviews foremost and emerging thought leaders in the space, with topics driven by hot conversations on social media.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3250339/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Business</category><copyright>no silos communications</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg</url><title>The Culture Soup Podcast®</title><link>http://theculturesoup.com</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:20:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>L Michelle Smith</itunes:name><itunes:email>info@theculturesoup.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast is where tech, culture and business collide. Each episode, L. Michelle Smith interviews foremost and emerging thought leaders in the space, with topics driven by hot conversations on social media.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast is where tech, culture and business collide. Each episode, L. Michelle Smith interviews foremost and emerging thought leaders in the space, with topics driven by hot conversations on social media.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Ep 201: The Leadership School Hidden Inside the Black Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-201-the-leadership-school-hidden-inside-the-black-church--72478930</link><description><![CDATA[What if the most sophisticated leadership training you ever received happened before you turned 15, and it happened in church?  In this fireside chat recorded live at Greater Life Church in Dallas, L. Michelle Smith joins Pastor Stephen G. Brown for a conversation that moves between sermon and scholarship, between science and story. Drawing from her bestselling book Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, L. Michelle traces the origins of her keynote career back to a Sunday school floor at Good Street Baptist Church, where she learned to stand in front of a room and deliver. This is not nostalgia. It is a leadership masterclass grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and the lived wisdom of Black excellence.  In this episode, you will hear:  - Why real team bonding requires going through something real together, and what the science of social cohesion and oxytocin reveals about how trust is actually built in high-performing teams. - The story of Trudy Bourgeois, former Fortune 500 executive, who was deliberately left behind by her new leadership team at the Kentucky Derby, and what she did next. - Why resilience is pliability and not strength, and how the name-it, tame-it, reframe-it framework turns adversity into a passport for growth. - How hope theory, neuroplasticity, and the music ministry of the Black church connect to what the most rigorous leadership research is only now beginning to name. - What it means for the future of leadership development that the generations who need these formation lessons most have largely left the building.  Go deeper: Free leadership toolkit: soaracademy.nsccoaching.co The Circle (community for leaders): lmichellesmith.com/thecircle Speaking requests: lmichellesmith.com/speaking FlightPath newsletter: soaracademy.nsccoaching.co/subscribe Heart-Centered Leader Assessment: SOARacademy.nsccoaching.co/a/CallandResponse Substack: lmichellesmith.substack.com  #HerNextPowerMove #HeartCenteredLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #CallAndResponse #BlackChurch #CultureSoupPodcast #GreaterLifeChurch #PastorStephenBrown #Resilience #SocialCohesion #BlackLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #LeadershipLessons #BlackExcellence]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">LCRVkO3eV90</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72478930/cbr_lcrvko3ev90.mp3" length="27735072" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b815c30-41e5-4d1b-a18f-1285f9020c8b/0b815c30-41e5-4d1b-a18f-1285f9020c8b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b815c30-41e5-4d1b-a18f-1285f9020c8b/0b815c30-41e5-4d1b-a18f-1285f9020c8b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b815c30-41e5-4d1b-a18f-1285f9020c8b/0b815c30-41e5-4d1b-a18f-1285f9020c8b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if the most sophisticated leadership training you ever received happened before you turned 15, and it happened in church?  In this fireside chat recorded live at Greater Life Church in Dallas, L. Michelle Smith joins Pastor Stephen G. Brown for a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if the most sophisticated leadership training you ever received happened before you turned 15, and it happened in church?  In this fireside chat recorded live at Greater Life Church in Dallas, L. Michelle Smith joins Pastor Stephen G. Brown for a conversation that moves between sermon and scholarship, between science and story. Drawing from her bestselling book Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, L. Michelle traces the origins of her keynote career back to a Sunday school floor at Good Street Baptist Church, where she learned to stand in front of a room and deliver. This is not nostalgia. It is a leadership masterclass grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and the lived wisdom of Black excellence.  In this episode, you will hear:  - Why real team bonding requires going through something real together, and what the science of social cohesion and oxytocin reveals about how trust is actually built in high-performing teams. - The story of Trudy Bourgeois, former Fortune 500 executive, who was deliberately left behind by her new leadership team at the Kentucky Derby, and what she did next. - Why resilience is pliability and not strength, and how the name-it, tame-it, reframe-it framework turns adversity into a passport for growth. - How hope theory, neuroplasticity, and the music ministry of the Black church connect to what the most rigorous leadership research is only now beginning to name. - What it means for the future of leadership development that the generations who need these formation lessons most have largely left the building.  Go deeper: Free leadership toolkit: soaracademy.nsccoaching.co The Circle (community for leaders): lmichellesmith.com/thecircle Speaking requests: lmichellesmith.com/speaking FlightPath newsletter: soaracademy.nsccoaching.co/subscribe Heart-Centered Leader Assessment: SOARacademy.nsccoaching.co/a/CallandResponse Substack: lmichellesmith.substack.com  #HerNextPowerMove #HeartCenteredLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveCoaching #CallAndResponse #BlackChurch #CultureSoupPodcast #GreaterLifeChurch #PastorStephenBrown #Resilience #SocialCohesion #BlackLeadership #FaithAndLeadership #LeadershipLessons #BlackExcellence]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 201: Call &amp; Response Book Tour: Fireside Chat w/Rev. Stephen G. Brown — feat. L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-201-call-response-book-tour-fireside-chat-w-rev-stephen-g-brown-feat-l-michelle-smith--72476055</link><description><![CDATA[Episode Summary:  What if the most sophisticated leadership training you ever received happened before you turned 15 — and it happened in church? In this powerful conversation recorded live at Greater Life Church in Dallas, L. Michelle Smith joins Pastor Stephen Brown for a fireside chat that is equal parts sermon, scholarship, and strategy session. Drawing from her bestselling book Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, L. Michelle traces the origins of her own keynote career back to a Sunday school floor at Good Street Baptist Church, where she learned to stand in front of a room and deliver — or get coached until she could.  This is not a nostalgia trip. It is a leadership masterclass grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and the lived wisdom of Black excellence.    In This Episode:  L. Michelle walks us through the moment a 25-million-impression keynote made her trace her gifts back to a 14-year-old junior deacon. She unpacks why community is her favorite leadership lesson in the book — and why it has nothing to do with pizza Fridays. She shares the science behind social cohesion, oxytocin, and why teams that have never truly failed together have never truly bonded.    She tells the story of Trudy Bourgeois — former Fortune 500 executive, mentor, and one of the book's featured leaders — who was deliberately left behind at the Kentucky Derby by her new senior leadership team. What Trudy did next is a clinic in dignity, resilience, and showing up when you have every reason not to.    L. Michelle also breaks down what resilience actually means — it is not about being strong, it is about being pliable — and introduces the name-it, tame-it, reframe-it framework that turns adversity into a passport for growth.    From her grandmother in Louisville, Arkansas playing records beside the railroad tracks, to the science of hope theory and neuroplasticity, L. Michelle connects the hush harbor to the Harvard research and makes the case that what the Black church has always practiced, science is only now catching up to name.    She closes with a challenge to the room and to every leader listening: the interpersonal and communication skills forged inside the Black church building — the junior usher boards, the choir loft, the adult Sunday school — cannot be replicated on a screen. And if the generations who need them most have left the building, the work now is figuring out how to bring those lessons to where they are.    Key Concepts Covered:  Social cohesion and oxytocin — why real team bonding requires going through something together Resilience as pliability, not strength — the skyscraper model Name it. Tame it. Reframe it. — a three-step framework for processing adversity Hope theory (positive psychology) — goals thinking, pathways thinking, and agency thinking Neuroplasticity and the leadership intelligence hidden in the music ministry What Gen Z and younger millennials leaving the church building means for the future of leadership development Featured in This Episode:  Cynt Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks Trudy Bourgeois, former Fortune 500 executive and leadership mentor Books Mentioned: Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church by L. Michelle Smith Available now wherever books are sold. Book signing available at Pan Africa Connection, Dallas.  Connect with L. Michelle:  Website: lmichellesmith.com The Circle private leadership community: lmichellesmith.com/thecircle Podcast: Her Next Power Move + The Culture Soup Podcast® Coaching: cal.read.ai/coachlmichelle/30-min]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/153959761/ep-201-call-response-book-tour-fireside-chat-wrev-stephen-g-brown-feat-l-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72476055/tcsp_ep_201_greater_life.mp3" length="27930138" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81d0a9b6-4826-453f-8b11-0126ef31c7ad/81d0a9b6-4826-453f-8b11-0126ef31c7ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81d0a9b6-4826-453f-8b11-0126ef31c7ad/81d0a9b6-4826-453f-8b11-0126ef31c7ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81d0a9b6-4826-453f-8b11-0126ef31c7ad/81d0a9b6-4826-453f-8b11-0126ef31c7ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Episode Summary:  What if the most sophisticated leadership training you ever received happened before you turned 15 — and it happened in church? In this powerful conversation recorded live at Greater Life Church in Dallas, L. Michelle Smith joins...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Episode Summary:  What if the most sophisticated leadership training you ever received happened before you turned 15 — and it happened in church? In this powerful conversation recorded live at Greater Life Church in Dallas, L. Michelle Smith joins Pastor Stephen Brown for a fireside chat that is equal parts sermon, scholarship, and strategy session. Drawing from her bestselling book Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, L. Michelle traces the origins of her own keynote career back to a Sunday school floor at Good Street Baptist Church, where she learned to stand in front of a room and deliver — or get coached until she could.  This is not a nostalgia trip. It is a leadership masterclass grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and the lived wisdom of Black excellence.    In This Episode:  L. Michelle walks us through the moment a 25-million-impression keynote made her trace her gifts back to a 14-year-old junior deacon. She unpacks why community is her favorite leadership lesson in the book — and why it has nothing to do with pizza Fridays. She shares the science behind social cohesion, oxytocin, and why teams that have never truly failed together have never truly bonded.    She tells the story of Trudy Bourgeois — former Fortune 500 executive, mentor, and one of the book's featured leaders — who was deliberately left behind at the Kentucky Derby by her new senior leadership team. What Trudy did next is a clinic in dignity, resilience, and showing up when you have every reason not to.    L. Michelle also breaks down what resilience actually means — it is not about being strong, it is about being pliable — and introduces the name-it, tame-it, reframe-it framework that turns adversity into a passport for growth.    From her grandmother in Louisville, Arkansas playing records beside the railroad tracks, to the science of hope theory and neuroplasticity, L. Michelle connects the hush harbor to the Harvard research and makes the case that what the Black church has always practiced, science is only now catching up to name.    She closes with a challenge to the room and to every leader listening: the interpersonal and communication skills forged inside the Black church building — the junior usher boards, the choir loft, the adult Sunday school — cannot be replicated on a screen. And if the generations who need them most have left the building, the work now is figuring out how to bring those lessons to where they are.    Key Concepts Covered:  Social cohesion and oxytocin — why real team bonding requires going through something together Resilience as pliability, not strength — the skyscraper model Name it. Tame it. Reframe it. — a three-step framework for processing adversity Hope theory (positive psychology) — goals thinking, pathways thinking, and agency thinking Neuroplasticity and the leadership intelligence hidden in the music ministry What Gen Z and younger millennials leaving the church building means for the future of leadership development Featured in This Episode:  Cynt Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks Trudy Bourgeois, former Fortune 500 executive and leadership mentor Books Mentioned: Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church by L. Michelle Smith Available now wherever books are sold. Book signing available at Pan Africa Connection, Dallas.  Connect with L. Michelle:  Website: lmichellesmith.com The Circle private leadership community: lmichellesmith.com/thecircle Podcast: Her Next Power Move + The Culture Soup Podcast® Coaching: cal.read.ai/coachlmichelle/30-min]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/79764546fac6da0890a1efb1cff61dbf.jpg"/><itunes:episode>201</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Call and Response: About the Research</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/call-and-response-about-the-research--71439820</link><description><![CDATA["It was important to me to not just go on a hunch..."  LMS  Watch this clip from my recent book tour stop at Texas Christian University's Brite Divinity School with my friend and classmate, Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones as she probes about my research methodology for my new bestseller Call and Response.  No pressure at all...right?  I always get a little nervous when I'm speaking to a well-credentialed scholar, but I have to say that this book has been extremely well received from academia, with some universities buying the books in bulk.  Shoutout to all the PhDs giving this book praise!  I am honored and humbled.  You can watch my full conversation with Dr. Shonda and most of the Q&amp;A on The Culture Soup Podcast on YouTube, or listen on any podcast platform.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">TfT93HAnXpE</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:55:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71439820/cbr_tft93hanxpe.mp3" length="2770605" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5f5c899-afc7-4235-98b5-19f096d4b5c6/e5f5c899-afc7-4235-98b5-19f096d4b5c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5f5c899-afc7-4235-98b5-19f096d4b5c6/e5f5c899-afc7-4235-98b5-19f096d4b5c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e5f5c899-afc7-4235-98b5-19f096d4b5c6/e5f5c899-afc7-4235-98b5-19f096d4b5c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"It was important to me to not just go on a hunch..."  LMS  Watch this clip from my recent book tour stop at Texas Christian University's Brite Divinity School with my friend and classmate, Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones as she probes about my research...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["It was important to me to not just go on a hunch..."  LMS  Watch this clip from my recent book tour stop at Texas Christian University's Brite Divinity School with my friend and classmate, Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones as she probes about my research methodology for my new bestseller Call and Response.  No pressure at all...right?  I always get a little nervous when I'm speaking to a well-credentialed scholar, but I have to say that this book has been extremely well received from academia, with some universities buying the books in bulk.  Shoutout to all the PhDs giving this book praise!  I am honored and humbled.  You can watch my full conversation with Dr. Shonda and most of the Q&amp;A on The Culture Soup Podcast on YouTube, or listen on any podcast platform.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCU Call and Response Conversation with Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcu-call-and-response-conversation-with-rev-dr-shonda-jones--70822990</link><description><![CDATA[There is something powerful about returning to a university campus to talk about leadership.  At Texas Christian University, our conversation around Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church (Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing and JVL Media) was not just about a book. It was about formation. It was about where leadership really begins. About the spaces that quietly shape courage, discipline, and voice long before someone earns a title. The conversation was sponsored by the TCU Brite Divinity School and the TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, my graduate alma mater and where I currently serve on the Board of Visitors.  We explored the idea that the Black Church has functioned as a leadership laboratory for generations. Not simply as a place of worship, but as a place where people learned to speak with conviction, collaborate across differences, regulate emotion under pressure, and lead with both authority and empathy.  Grateful to TCU for hosting a rich, honest exchange. If your campus or organization is thinking about the future of leadership, I would love to continue the conversation.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">NHa_euCWhDg</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:45:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70822990/cbr_nha_eucwhdg.mp3" length="105252525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09049341-dea3-437c-9ea4-9e68e01b3e86/09049341-dea3-437c-9ea4-9e68e01b3e86.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09049341-dea3-437c-9ea4-9e68e01b3e86/09049341-dea3-437c-9ea4-9e68e01b3e86.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/09049341-dea3-437c-9ea4-9e68e01b3e86/09049341-dea3-437c-9ea4-9e68e01b3e86.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is something powerful about returning to a university campus to talk about leadership.  At Texas Christian University, our conversation around Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church (Amistad Books, an imprint of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is something powerful about returning to a university campus to talk about leadership.  At Texas Christian University, our conversation around Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church (Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing and JVL Media) was not just about a book. It was about formation. It was about where leadership really begins. About the spaces that quietly shape courage, discipline, and voice long before someone earns a title. The conversation was sponsored by the TCU Brite Divinity School and the TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, my graduate alma mater and where I currently serve on the Board of Visitors.  We explored the idea that the Black Church has functioned as a leadership laboratory for generations. Not simply as a place of worship, but as a place where people learned to speak with conviction, collaborate across differences, regulate emotion under pressure, and lead with both authority and empathy.  Grateful to TCU for hosting a rich, honest exchange. If your campus or organization is thinking about the future of leadership, I would love to continue the conversation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6579</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP. 200: Call and Response Conversation at TCU w/Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-200-call-and-response-conversation-at-tcu-w-rev-dr-shonda-jones--70758432</link><description><![CDATA[Show Notes: Call &amp; Response at TCU — A Conversation on Culture, Leadership, and Legacy At Texas Christian University’s Carr Chapel, L. Michelle Smith returned to her alma mater for a powerful conversation on Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, joined by Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones, Executive Vice President and Dean of Brite Divinity School.  What unfolded was more than a book talk. It was a rich exploration of how culture, history, and applied science intersect to shape leadership in profound and often unrecognized ways.  Drawing from both personal story and rigorous research, Michelle shares how her leadership journey began long before corporate boardrooms, tracing back to her formative years in the Black church, where young people were given real responsibility early. That early formation became the foundation for the leadership capabilities she would later see reflected in high-performing Black executives across industries.  The conversation explores:  The Black Church as the original leadership incubator  A space where communication, accountability, resilience, and community-building were not taught theoretically, but practiced in real time. The research behind the framework  Insights drawn from 155 high-performing Black leaders, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data to identify the most impactful leadership lessons. Resilience redefined  Moving beyond endurance to a more nuanced understanding grounded in neuroscience, including the process of naming, processing, and reframing adversity. Culture as a leadership engine  How traditions like storytelling, music, and intergenerational connection shape leadership capacity and emotional intelligence. A critical leadership gap  The declining participation of younger generations in the Black church and what that means for the future leadership pipeline. Heart-centered leadership in a changing world  In a time marked by workplace disruption, AI acceleration, and shifting expectations of leaders, the need for leaders who can combine performance with empathy, courage, and community-building has never been greater. Throughout the conversation, one idea becomes clear: the leadership lessons cultivated in the Black church are not confined to the church. They are transferable, teachable, and urgently needed across corporate, academic, and community spaces.  This conversation is an invitation to rethink where leadership is formed, how it is practiced, and what it will take to develop leaders with both strength and heart in the future.    Key Takeaway Leadership is not only learned in formal institutions. It is shaped in culture, reinforced through experience, and now, increasingly, understood through science.    Learn More Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church   Explore the book and leadership resources at: lmichellesmith.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/153188229/ep-200-call-and-response-conversation-at-tcu-wrev-dr-shonda-jones/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:44:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70758432/tcu_call_and_response_event_audio_edition.mp3" length="61404838" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d629df7e-d62e-4cf0-a0e1-eea786adaa47/d629df7e-d62e-4cf0-a0e1-eea786adaa47.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d629df7e-d62e-4cf0-a0e1-eea786adaa47/d629df7e-d62e-4cf0-a0e1-eea786adaa47.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d629df7e-d62e-4cf0-a0e1-eea786adaa47/d629df7e-d62e-4cf0-a0e1-eea786adaa47.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Show Notes: Call &amp;amp; Response at TCU — A Conversation on Culture, Leadership, and Legacy At Texas Christian University’s Carr Chapel, L. Michelle Smith returned to her alma mater for a powerful conversation on Call &amp;amp; Response: 10 Leadership...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Show Notes: Call &amp; Response at TCU — A Conversation on Culture, Leadership, and Legacy At Texas Christian University’s Carr Chapel, L. Michelle Smith returned to her alma mater for a powerful conversation on Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, joined by Rev. Dr. Shonda Jones, Executive Vice President and Dean of Brite Divinity School.  What unfolded was more than a book talk. It was a rich exploration of how culture, history, and applied science intersect to shape leadership in profound and often unrecognized ways.  Drawing from both personal story and rigorous research, Michelle shares how her leadership journey began long before corporate boardrooms, tracing back to her formative years in the Black church, where young people were given real responsibility early. That early formation became the foundation for the leadership capabilities she would later see reflected in high-performing Black executives across industries.  The conversation explores:  The Black Church as the original leadership incubator  A space where communication, accountability, resilience, and community-building were not taught theoretically, but practiced in real time. The research behind the framework  Insights drawn from 155 high-performing Black leaders, combining qualitative interviews with quantitative data to identify the most impactful leadership lessons. Resilience redefined  Moving beyond endurance to a more nuanced understanding grounded in neuroscience, including the process of naming, processing, and reframing adversity. Culture as a leadership engine  How traditions like storytelling, music, and intergenerational connection shape leadership capacity and emotional intelligence. A critical leadership gap  The declining participation of younger generations in the Black church and what that means for the future leadership pipeline. Heart-centered leadership in a changing world  In a time marked by workplace disruption, AI acceleration, and shifting expectations of leaders, the need for leaders who can combine performance with empathy, courage, and community-building has never been greater. Throughout the conversation, one idea becomes clear: the leadership lessons cultivated in the Black church are not confined to the church. They are transferable, teachable, and urgently needed across corporate, academic, and community spaces.  This conversation is an invitation to rethink where leadership is formed, how it is practiced, and what it will take to develop leaders with both strength and heart in the future.    Key Takeaway Leadership is not only learned in formal institutions. It is shaped in culture, reinforced through experience, and now, increasingly, understood through science.    Learn More Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church   Explore the book and leadership resources at: lmichellesmith.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3834</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab85726a423d5524c49aa3a10f1e0dd3.jpg"/><itunes:episode>200</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Call and Response Conversation w/ Cynt Marshall</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-call-and-response-conversation-w-cynt-marshall--70510547</link><description><![CDATA[If you couldn't be in the room, now's your chance to be a part. TOMORROW at noon, Thursday, March 5 we'll be streaming video of the kickoff to the Call and Response book tour that happened at the Barnes &amp; Noble bookseller at Hillside Village on multiple platforms.   It will be featured here on Linkedin, so grab your colleagues, family and friends and bring a journal: Cynt Marshall and I will be holding class, a different kind of Sunday School, not about religion, and not on a Sunday.   It's all about a leadership revival during a time where harsh leadership trends, values misalignment, character failures and more are breaking trust at every level in business and beyond.   Return to heart-centered leadership with us on The Culture Soup Podcast, because episode 199 is the live recording of that Feb 11th book event.    It's guest hosted by my friend and former colleague Neil Foote of Foote Communications.   Settle in for the hour, and light up the chat.   I'll be in the chat live to answer your questions. The video and audio will also stream across all podcast platforms beginning at noon as well.   Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church is a collaboration between Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing and JVL Media, the brainchild of the incomparable Viola Davis, Julius Lennon and Lavaille Lavette.   Purchase your copy or audiobook ahead of the stream and follow along as we go!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">el1UvFK7rtc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:48:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70510547/cbr_el1uvfk7rtc.mp3" length="94212909" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aefecd96-e4c6-4f60-9250-d7166ee810b5/aefecd96-e4c6-4f60-9250-d7166ee810b5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aefecd96-e4c6-4f60-9250-d7166ee810b5/aefecd96-e4c6-4f60-9250-d7166ee810b5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/aefecd96-e4c6-4f60-9250-d7166ee810b5/aefecd96-e4c6-4f60-9250-d7166ee810b5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you couldn't be in the room, now's your chance to be a part. TOMORROW at noon, Thursday, March 5 we'll be streaming video of the kickoff to the Call and Response book tour that happened at the Barnes &amp;amp; Noble bookseller at Hillside Village on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you couldn't be in the room, now's your chance to be a part. TOMORROW at noon, Thursday, March 5 we'll be streaming video of the kickoff to the Call and Response book tour that happened at the Barnes &amp; Noble bookseller at Hillside Village on multiple platforms.   It will be featured here on Linkedin, so grab your colleagues, family and friends and bring a journal: Cynt Marshall and I will be holding class, a different kind of Sunday School, not about religion, and not on a Sunday.   It's all about a leadership revival during a time where harsh leadership trends, values misalignment, character failures and more are breaking trust at every level in business and beyond.   Return to heart-centered leadership with us on The Culture Soup Podcast, because episode 199 is the live recording of that Feb 11th book event.    It's guest hosted by my friend and former colleague Neil Foote of Foote Communications.   Settle in for the hour, and light up the chat.   I'll be in the chat live to answer your questions. The video and audio will also stream across all podcast platforms beginning at noon as well.   Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church is a collaboration between Amistad Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishing and JVL Media, the brainchild of the incomparable Viola Davis, Julius Lennon and Lavaille Lavette.   Purchase your copy or audiobook ahead of the stream and follow along as we go!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5889</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 199: A LIVE Call and Response Conversation w/Cynt Marshall</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-199-a-live-call-and-response-conversation-w-cynt-marshall--70485527</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast® Live from Barnes &amp; Noble: Call &amp; Response — 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church In this special live episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, L. Michelle Smith celebrates the launch of her newest book, Call &amp; Response: Ten Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, recorded live at Barnes &amp; Noble in Cedar Hill, Texas.  Joined by trailblazing executive and former Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, L. Michelle explores how leadership principles rooted in the Black church tradition translate into powerful lessons for modern leaders in business, community, and culture.  Blending storytelling, neuroscience, positive psychology, and leadership strategy, this conversation highlights how cultural traditions can shape resilient, innovative, and heart-centered leadership.    In This Episode Values as a Leadership North Star L. Michelle shares the three values that guide her leadership and decision-making: faith, family, and freedom. Values act as non-negotiables that help leaders determine when to say yes—and when to say no.   Community: The Antidote to Isolation Strong leadership cultures are built on connection. Drawing from neuroscience, L. Michelle explains how human bonding and trust strengthen teams and create environments where people move together with shared purpose.   Collaboration and Emotional Intelligence Great collaboration requires emotional awareness, cultural understanding, and trust. The conversation highlights how early experiences in community environments—like church choirs—can sharpen the emotional intelligence leaders rely on in the boardroom.   Creativity and Innovation Innovation often emerges from constraint. Leaders who cultivate calm, focused thinking create the mental space needed for insight, creativity, and new ideas.   Resilience That Builds Strength Resilience isn’t simply pushing through adversity. L. Michelle shares a powerful practice for navigating challenges:  Name it – Identify what’s happening and the emotions attached to it Tame it – Process the experience rather than suppress it Reframe it – Discover the opportunity or lesson within it A Leadership Framework Throughout Call &amp; Response, L. Michelle introduces three pillars of leadership growth:  Self Work – mastering purpose, mindset, and personal leadership  Relationship Work – building trust, collaboration, and community  World Work – using leadership to create meaningful impact  Learn More To learn more about Call &amp; Response: Ten Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, visit:  lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse  There you can explore the Call &amp; Response leadership curriculum, designed for corporations, universities, and ministries, and submit a speaker request to bring L. Michelle Smith to your organization or event.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/152712932/ep-199-a-live-call-and-response-conversation-wcynt-marshall/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70485527/tcsp_ep_190_bn_book_event_3.mp3" length="47222403" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3fd71d2-1208-41ef-bedd-d9afc16aa58c/e3fd71d2-1208-41ef-bedd-d9afc16aa58c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3fd71d2-1208-41ef-bedd-d9afc16aa58c/e3fd71d2-1208-41ef-bedd-d9afc16aa58c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3fd71d2-1208-41ef-bedd-d9afc16aa58c/e3fd71d2-1208-41ef-bedd-d9afc16aa58c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast® Live from Barnes &amp;amp; Noble: Call &amp;amp; Response — 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church In this special live episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, L. Michelle Smith celebrates the launch of her newest book, Call &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast® Live from Barnes &amp; Noble: Call &amp; Response — 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church In this special live episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, L. Michelle Smith celebrates the launch of her newest book, Call &amp; Response: Ten Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, recorded live at Barnes &amp; Noble in Cedar Hill, Texas.  Joined by trailblazing executive and former Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, L. Michelle explores how leadership principles rooted in the Black church tradition translate into powerful lessons for modern leaders in business, community, and culture.  Blending storytelling, neuroscience, positive psychology, and leadership strategy, this conversation highlights how cultural traditions can shape resilient, innovative, and heart-centered leadership.    In This Episode Values as a Leadership North Star L. Michelle shares the three values that guide her leadership and decision-making: faith, family, and freedom. Values act as non-negotiables that help leaders determine when to say yes—and when to say no.   Community: The Antidote to Isolation Strong leadership cultures are built on connection. Drawing from neuroscience, L. Michelle explains how human bonding and trust strengthen teams and create environments where people move together with shared purpose.   Collaboration and Emotional Intelligence Great collaboration requires emotional awareness, cultural understanding, and trust. The conversation highlights how early experiences in community environments—like church choirs—can sharpen the emotional intelligence leaders rely on in the boardroom.   Creativity and Innovation Innovation often emerges from constraint. Leaders who cultivate calm, focused thinking create the mental space needed for insight, creativity, and new ideas.   Resilience That Builds Strength Resilience isn’t simply pushing through adversity. L. Michelle shares a powerful practice for navigating challenges:  Name it – Identify what’s happening and the emotions attached to it Tame it – Process the experience rather than suppress it Reframe it – Discover the opportunity or lesson within it A Leadership Framework Throughout Call &amp; Response, L. Michelle introduces three pillars of leadership growth:  Self Work – mastering purpose, mindset, and personal leadership  Relationship Work – building trust, collaboration, and community  World Work – using leadership to create meaningful impact  Learn More To learn more about Call &amp; Response: Ten Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, visit:  lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse  There you can explore the Call &amp; Response leadership curriculum, designed for corporations, universities, and ministries, and submit a speaker request to bring L. Michelle Smith to your organization or event.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0c9d18ae7013409a2bba57651c5e8066.jpg"/><itunes:episode>199</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 198: A Litte Me Time with Tara Jaye Frank</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-198-a-litte-me-time-with-tara-jaye-frank--70613073</link><description><![CDATA[In the first episode of year seven of the Culture Soup Podcast, L. Michelle Smith sits down with equity strategist, author, and Waymaker Change Group founder Tara Jaye Frank for a timely and deeply personal conversation about leadership, grief, obedience, and self-preservation.  They explore the making of Tara’s new book, You Are Before the World: Lessons on Doing Good Without Being Undone, including why she chose to self-publish, how the aftermath of the 2024 election reshaped her work, and what it means to redefine helping in ways that no longer wound the helpers.  This conversation unpacks the emotional and spiritual labor carried by Black women, the reality behind the 92 percent, and why boundaries, integrity, and trust matter more than performance. Together, they reflect on surrender, mission-driven work, and remembering who you were before the world placed its demands on you.  This episode is for leaders, helpers, creatives, and change agents who are asking how to continue doing good without losing themselves in the process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">vKN1RC3lxMo</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:00:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70613073/cbr_vkn1rc3lxmo.mp3" length="47159469" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/346bb9e5-8497-47f9-8b4c-3f74637a5ac8/346bb9e5-8497-47f9-8b4c-3f74637a5ac8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/346bb9e5-8497-47f9-8b4c-3f74637a5ac8/346bb9e5-8497-47f9-8b4c-3f74637a5ac8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/346bb9e5-8497-47f9-8b4c-3f74637a5ac8/346bb9e5-8497-47f9-8b4c-3f74637a5ac8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first episode of year seven of the Culture Soup Podcast, L. Michelle Smith sits down with equity strategist, author, and Waymaker Change Group founder Tara Jaye Frank for a timely and deeply personal conversation about leadership, grief,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first episode of year seven of the Culture Soup Podcast, L. Michelle Smith sits down with equity strategist, author, and Waymaker Change Group founder Tara Jaye Frank for a timely and deeply personal conversation about leadership, grief, obedience, and self-preservation.  They explore the making of Tara’s new book, You Are Before the World: Lessons on Doing Good Without Being Undone, including why she chose to self-publish, how the aftermath of the 2024 election reshaped her work, and what it means to redefine helping in ways that no longer wound the helpers.  This conversation unpacks the emotional and spiritual labor carried by Black women, the reality behind the 92 percent, and why boundaries, integrity, and trust matter more than performance. Together, they reflect on surrender, mission-driven work, and remembering who you were before the world placed its demands on you.  This episode is for leaders, helpers, creatives, and change agents who are asking how to continue doing good without losing themselves in the process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep. 198 A Little Me Time with Tara Jaye Frank</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-198-a-little-me-time-with-tara-jaye-frank--69664770</link><description><![CDATA[In the first episode of year seven of the Culture Soup Podcast, L. Michelle Smith sits down with equity strategist, author, and Waymaker Change Group founder Tara Jaye Frank for a timely and deeply personal conversation about leadership, grief, obedience, and self-preservation.  They explore the making of Tara’s new book, You Are Before the World: Lessons on Doing Good Without Being Undone, including why she chose to self-publish, how the aftermath of the 2024 election reshaped her work, and what it means to redefine helping in ways that no longer wound the helpers.  This conversation unpacks the emotional and spiritual labor carried by Black women, the reality behind the 92 percent, and why boundaries, integrity, and trust matter more than performance. Together, they reflect on surrender, mission-driven work, and remembering who you were before the world placed its demands on you.  This episode is for leaders, helpers, creatives, and change agents who are asking how to continue doing good without losing themselves in the process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/151813191/ep-198-a-little-me-time-with-tara-jaye-frank/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:52:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69664770/tcsp_ep_189_tara_j_1.mp3" length="47386422" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c48e0539-491e-4cf0-8804-1b6cbc90dff4/c48e0539-491e-4cf0-8804-1b6cbc90dff4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c48e0539-491e-4cf0-8804-1b6cbc90dff4/c48e0539-491e-4cf0-8804-1b6cbc90dff4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c48e0539-491e-4cf0-8804-1b6cbc90dff4/c48e0539-491e-4cf0-8804-1b6cbc90dff4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first episode of year seven of the Culture Soup Podcast, L. Michelle Smith sits down with equity strategist, author, and Waymaker Change Group founder Tara Jaye Frank for a timely and deeply personal conversation about leadership, grief,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first episode of year seven of the Culture Soup Podcast, L. Michelle Smith sits down with equity strategist, author, and Waymaker Change Group founder Tara Jaye Frank for a timely and deeply personal conversation about leadership, grief, obedience, and self-preservation.  They explore the making of Tara’s new book, You Are Before the World: Lessons on Doing Good Without Being Undone, including why she chose to self-publish, how the aftermath of the 2024 election reshaped her work, and what it means to redefine helping in ways that no longer wound the helpers.  This conversation unpacks the emotional and spiritual labor carried by Black women, the reality behind the 92 percent, and why boundaries, integrity, and trust matter more than performance. Together, they reflect on surrender, mission-driven work, and remembering who you were before the world placed its demands on you.  This episode is for leaders, helpers, creatives, and change agents who are asking how to continue doing good without losing themselves in the process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2948</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1737b1f0722a25c426cb42b4ff5523e5.jpg"/><itunes:episode>198</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 198: A Little Me Time w/Tara Jaye Frank TEASE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-198-a-little-me-time-w-tara-jaye-frank-tease--69656825</link><description><![CDATA[Because sometimes, we must rest from it all and center ourselves...  Don't miss my compelling conversation with my friend, author and founder Tara Jaye Frank who just released her new book "You Are Before the World" an ode to the "helpers" who find themselves needing help themselves but rarely seeking it.  We also have a very candid conversation about publishing that you won't want to miss.  The Culture Soup Podcast  is entering it's eighth year of streaming worldwide with this compelling season opener.    Subscribe, download and remind your networks by reposting.  This year is going to be one for the books (quite literally)!  Streams everywhere Thursday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">GeYHTtR32Dk</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:24:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656825/cbr_geyhttr32dk.mp3" length="548013" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3dceab40-d86b-412d-ae14-b34bc8e99a7c/3dceab40-d86b-412d-ae14-b34bc8e99a7c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3dceab40-d86b-412d-ae14-b34bc8e99a7c/3dceab40-d86b-412d-ae14-b34bc8e99a7c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3dceab40-d86b-412d-ae14-b34bc8e99a7c/3dceab40-d86b-412d-ae14-b34bc8e99a7c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Because sometimes, we must rest from it all and center ourselves...  Don't miss my compelling conversation with my friend, author and founder Tara Jaye Frank who just released her new book "You Are Before the World" an ode to the "helpers" who find...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because sometimes, we must rest from it all and center ourselves...  Don't miss my compelling conversation with my friend, author and founder Tara Jaye Frank who just released her new book "You Are Before the World" an ode to the "helpers" who find themselves needing help themselves but rarely seeking it.  We also have a very candid conversation about publishing that you won't want to miss.  The Culture Soup Podcast  is entering it's eighth year of streaming worldwide with this compelling season opener.    Subscribe, download and remind your networks by reposting.  This year is going to be one for the books (quite literally)!  Streams everywhere Thursday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 197 Full Circle: The Leadership Revival Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-197-full-circle-the-leadership-revival-episode--69656831</link><description><![CDATA[In the final installment of the Leadership Revival Series, L. Michelle returns to the third and final pillar of the Call &amp; Response Leadership Revival Framework: leadership theory.  This episode includes: • A reading from When You Receive the Language for What You’ve Lived • A deeply personal full-circle story about meeting Abby West (now VP &amp; Editorial Director at Amistad Books) • A  throwback clip from Episode 161 with Abby from 2022, The Sound of Progress • The connection between story, sound, identity, community, and leadership • How Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church came into the world  If you’ve ever needed the language for what you’ve lived — this episode is for you.   Learn more &amp; pre-order the book: lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse  #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipRevival #CallAndResponse #EmotionalIntelligence #BlackChurch #LeadershipWithHeart #CultureSoupPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ex7vkoiWALY</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:01:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656831/cbr_ex7vkoiwaly.mp3" length="18093741" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37a2e098-a465-46de-acf6-cbaea34c06b2/37a2e098-a465-46de-acf6-cbaea34c06b2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37a2e098-a465-46de-acf6-cbaea34c06b2/37a2e098-a465-46de-acf6-cbaea34c06b2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37a2e098-a465-46de-acf6-cbaea34c06b2/37a2e098-a465-46de-acf6-cbaea34c06b2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the final installment of the Leadership Revival Series, L. Michelle returns to the third and final pillar of the Call &amp;amp; Response Leadership Revival Framework: leadership theory.  This episode includes: • A reading from When You Receive the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the final installment of the Leadership Revival Series, L. Michelle returns to the third and final pillar of the Call &amp; Response Leadership Revival Framework: leadership theory.  This episode includes: • A reading from When You Receive the Language for What You’ve Lived • A deeply personal full-circle story about meeting Abby West (now VP &amp; Editorial Director at Amistad Books) • A  throwback clip from Episode 161 with Abby from 2022, The Sound of Progress • The connection between story, sound, identity, community, and leadership • How Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church came into the world  If you’ve ever needed the language for what you’ve lived — this episode is for you.   Learn more &amp; pre-order the book: lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse  #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipRevival #CallAndResponse #EmotionalIntelligence #BlackChurch #LeadershipWithHeart #CultureSoupPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1131</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP. 197 Full Circle: The Leadership Theory Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-197-full-circle-the-leadership-theory-episode--68667981</link><description><![CDATA[In this third installment of the Leadership Revival Series, L. Michelle Smith brings the journey full circle. After exploring history &amp; culture in Part 1 and applied science in Part 2, today’s episode takes us into the final pillar of the Call &amp; Response Leadership Revival Framework: leadership theory.  This episode weaves together research, lived experience, and a deeply personal full-circle story that became a turning point in the creation of Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church (Amistad Books/HarperCollins, Feb 2026).  You’ll hear:  Why leadership theory is finally naming what many leaders have lived for generations  How self-work, relationship work, and world work become the backbone of leadership with heart  A powerful reading of L. Michelle’s essay, “When You Receive the Language for What You’ve Lived”  A moving sidebar featuring her early connection with Abby West, now VP &amp; Editorial Director at Amistad Books  A special clip from Episode 161, “The Sound of Progress,” exploring storytelling, sound, community, and cultural leadership  How one unexpected conversation led directly to the acquisition of Call &amp; Response  This is the episode where everything clicks — the moment theory, story, science, and culture meet in a single, resonant truth:  Leadership isn’t changing. It’s returning. To community. To connection. To courage. To heart.  And this episode marks that return.  IN THIS EPISODE  Part 3 of the Leadership Revival Series  Leadership theory explained through a cultural, scientific, and human lens  What it means to “receive the language for what you’ve lived”  Why narrative and sound have always been leadership technologies  How L. Michelle’s relationship with Abby West helped bring Call &amp; Response to life  The moment everything came full circle  ABOUT THE BOOK  Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church By L. Michelle Smith Amistad Books / HarperCollins | JVL Media Releases February 10, 2026  Pre-order &amp; learn more: lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse  FOLLOW &amp; CONNECT  Website: lmichellesmith.com  Instagram: @lmichellespeaks  LinkedIn: L. Michelle Smith  Join SOAR Academy for leadership tools &amp; resources]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/150077325/ep-197-full-circle-the-leadership-theory-episode/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:29:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68667981/tcsp_ep_197_leadership_revivpt_3_leadership_t.mp3" length="18242516" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd0b2ae3-4224-420b-8a92-acb009b374dd/cd0b2ae3-4224-420b-8a92-acb009b374dd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd0b2ae3-4224-420b-8a92-acb009b374dd/cd0b2ae3-4224-420b-8a92-acb009b374dd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cd0b2ae3-4224-420b-8a92-acb009b374dd/cd0b2ae3-4224-420b-8a92-acb009b374dd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this third installment of the Leadership Revival Series, L. Michelle Smith brings the journey full circle. After exploring history &amp;amp; culture in Part 1 and applied science in Part 2, today’s episode takes us into the final pillar of the Call...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this third installment of the Leadership Revival Series, L. Michelle Smith brings the journey full circle. After exploring history &amp; culture in Part 1 and applied science in Part 2, today’s episode takes us into the final pillar of the Call &amp; Response Leadership Revival Framework: leadership theory.  This episode weaves together research, lived experience, and a deeply personal full-circle story that became a turning point in the creation of Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church (Amistad Books/HarperCollins, Feb 2026).  You’ll hear:  Why leadership theory is finally naming what many leaders have lived for generations  How self-work, relationship work, and world work become the backbone of leadership with heart  A powerful reading of L. Michelle’s essay, “When You Receive the Language for What You’ve Lived”  A moving sidebar featuring her early connection with Abby West, now VP &amp; Editorial Director at Amistad Books  A special clip from Episode 161, “The Sound of Progress,” exploring storytelling, sound, community, and cultural leadership  How one unexpected conversation led directly to the acquisition of Call &amp; Response  This is the episode where everything clicks — the moment theory, story, science, and culture meet in a single, resonant truth:  Leadership isn’t changing. It’s returning. To community. To connection. To courage. To heart.  And this episode marks that return.  IN THIS EPISODE  Part 3 of the Leadership Revival Series  Leadership theory explained through a cultural, scientific, and human lens  What it means to “receive the language for what you’ve lived”  Why narrative and sound have always been leadership technologies  How L. Michelle’s relationship with Abby West helped bring Call &amp; Response to life  The moment everything came full circle  ABOUT THE BOOK  Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church By L. Michelle Smith Amistad Books / HarperCollins | JVL Media Releases February 10, 2026  Pre-order &amp; learn more: lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse  FOLLOW &amp; CONNECT  Website: lmichellesmith.com  Instagram: @lmichellespeaks  LinkedIn: L. Michelle Smith  Join SOAR Academy for leadership tools &amp; resources]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1131</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ca77b51b43535cb8cb68fd71d90fc254.jpg"/><itunes:episode>197</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The kids are not alright. And they know it.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kids-are-not-alright-and-they-know-it--69658354</link><description><![CDATA[While everyone is talking about mid-career pivots and layoffs at the top, we’re overlooking a key group hit hardest by today’s shaky job market: college seniors. The Class of 2025 is entering a world of work that looks more like a tightrope than a career ladder. I sat down with my friend and colleague Leilani M. Brown, CEO of Giant Steps and author of From Campus to Career, to talk about what this generation is facing—and how they can still take their giant steps in faith, not fear.  We didn’t sugarcoat a thing.  We didn’t gaslight Gen Z about “just working harder.”  We talked strategy, clarity, and reframing as a survival skill.  "It’s tough. It’s challenging. But it’s not insurmountable." —Leilani M. Brown If you’re a student, a parent, a recruiter, a professor… or a leader who claims to care about the next generation—this conversation is a must.  Episode is streaming now.  It’s honest. It’s empowering. It’s Culture Soup. Watch the replay now on LinkedIn Live or Youtube.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">NzCYzpKsfCg</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:04:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69658354/cbr_nzcyzpksfcg.mp3" length="1893549" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ae7f533c-1779-4eed-94d5-8856965f0040/ae7f533c-1779-4eed-94d5-8856965f0040.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ae7f533c-1779-4eed-94d5-8856965f0040/ae7f533c-1779-4eed-94d5-8856965f0040.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ae7f533c-1779-4eed-94d5-8856965f0040/ae7f533c-1779-4eed-94d5-8856965f0040.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While everyone is talking about mid-career pivots and layoffs at the top, we’re overlooking a key group hit hardest by today’s shaky job market: college seniors. The Class of 2025 is entering a world of work that looks more like a tightrope than a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While everyone is talking about mid-career pivots and layoffs at the top, we’re overlooking a key group hit hardest by today’s shaky job market: college seniors. The Class of 2025 is entering a world of work that looks more like a tightrope than a career ladder. I sat down with my friend and colleague Leilani M. Brown, CEO of Giant Steps and author of From Campus to Career, to talk about what this generation is facing—and how they can still take their giant steps in faith, not fear.  We didn’t sugarcoat a thing.  We didn’t gaslight Gen Z about “just working harder.”  We talked strategy, clarity, and reframing as a survival skill.  "It’s tough. It’s challenging. But it’s not insurmountable." —Leilani M. Brown If you’re a student, a parent, a recruiter, a professor… or a leader who claims to care about the next generation—this conversation is a must.  Episode is streaming now.  It’s honest. It’s empowering. It’s Culture Soup. Watch the replay now on LinkedIn Live or Youtube.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>119</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 196 w/Finding Your Giant Steps When the Ground Feels Shaky</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-196-w-finding-your-giant-steps-when-the-ground-feels-shaky--69702519</link><description><![CDATA[he Class of 2025 is shaken. Join me and Leilani M. Brown as we unpack how today’s grads can shift with intention—despite a wobbly job market. Practical tools, straight talk &amp; career clarity await. Let’s talk about your giant steps forward.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">qUFJuQznlSg</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:43:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702519/cbr_qufjuqznlsg.mp3" length="39492525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31a513ce-c7c9-40c3-9212-ea84fa59d582/31a513ce-c7c9-40c3-9212-ea84fa59d582.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31a513ce-c7c9-40c3-9212-ea84fa59d582/31a513ce-c7c9-40c3-9212-ea84fa59d582.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/31a513ce-c7c9-40c3-9212-ea84fa59d582/31a513ce-c7c9-40c3-9212-ea84fa59d582.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>he Class of 2025 is shaken. Join me and Leilani M. Brown as we unpack how today’s grads can shift with intention—despite a wobbly job market. Practical tools, straight talk &amp;amp; career clarity await. Let’s talk about your giant steps forward.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[he Class of 2025 is shaken. Join me and Leilani M. Brown as we unpack how today’s grads can shift with intention—despite a wobbly job market. Practical tools, straight talk &amp; career clarity await. Let’s talk about your giant steps forward.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2469</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Finding Your Giant Steps When the Ground Feels Shaky with Lelani Brown</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-giant-steps-when-the-ground-feels-shaky-with-lelani-brown--69654627</link><description><![CDATA[The Class of 2025 is "shooketh." Join me and Leilani M. Brown as we unpack how today’s grads can shift with intention—despite a wobbly job market.  Practical tools, straight talk &amp; career clarity await. Let’s talk about your giant steps forward on The Culture Soup Podcast, streaming everywhere you watch or listen today.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Bg7j6TZI6XE</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:03:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654627/cbr_bg7j6tzi6xe.mp3" length="1839789" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4733dfad-c4d1-4c8f-a728-882ed362a710/4733dfad-c4d1-4c8f-a728-882ed362a710.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4733dfad-c4d1-4c8f-a728-882ed362a710/4733dfad-c4d1-4c8f-a728-882ed362a710.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4733dfad-c4d1-4c8f-a728-882ed362a710/4733dfad-c4d1-4c8f-a728-882ed362a710.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Class of 2025 is "shooketh." Join me and Leilani M. Brown as we unpack how today’s grads can shift with intention—despite a wobbly job market.  Practical tools, straight talk &amp;amp; career clarity await. Let’s talk about your giant steps forward on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Class of 2025 is "shooketh." Join me and Leilani M. Brown as we unpack how today’s grads can shift with intention—despite a wobbly job market.  Practical tools, straight talk &amp; career clarity await. Let’s talk about your giant steps forward on The Culture Soup Podcast, streaming everywhere you watch or listen today.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>115</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 196 with Leilani Brown Teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-196-with-leilani-brown-teaser--69654625</link><description><![CDATA[Putting on my university faculty hat for a second...  I may be on break from lecturing on campus, but as a board member and graduate alum of one of the best strategic comms schools in the country, TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, I still have a heart for young scholar leaders.  And I recognize that the Class of 2025 Is shaken by a less than accommodating job market.   So what now?  Today’s graduates are staring into a job market that feels… shaky at best. So I brought in someone who knows exactly how to turn uncertainty into opportunity:   My friend, Leilani Brown, author of From Campus to Career and Your Giant Steps.  We got real about:    What grads really need (hint: it’s not just résumés)   Why employers are missing the mark with young professionals   How to lead with purpose, performance, and people  Whether you’re a student, a parent, a leader, or a recruiter—you need to hear this.  Oh, and Leilani is CEO of Giant Steps LLC. She’s bringing decades of exec experience to shape the future of work—and it starts with this conversation.   Streaming Thursday]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eaTJHj1WgLE</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:22:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654625/cbr_eatjhj1wgle.mp3" length="412845" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c744cd41-ea24-479b-bd79-2ee8adf220db/c744cd41-ea24-479b-bd79-2ee8adf220db.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c744cd41-ea24-479b-bd79-2ee8adf220db/c744cd41-ea24-479b-bd79-2ee8adf220db.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c744cd41-ea24-479b-bd79-2ee8adf220db/c744cd41-ea24-479b-bd79-2ee8adf220db.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Putting on my university faculty hat for a second...  I may be on break from lecturing on campus, but as a board member and graduate alum of one of the best strategic comms schools in the country, TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, I still...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Putting on my university faculty hat for a second...  I may be on break from lecturing on campus, but as a board member and graduate alum of one of the best strategic comms schools in the country, TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, I still have a heart for young scholar leaders.  And I recognize that the Class of 2025 Is shaken by a less than accommodating job market.   So what now?  Today’s graduates are staring into a job market that feels… shaky at best. So I brought in someone who knows exactly how to turn uncertainty into opportunity:   My friend, Leilani Brown, author of From Campus to Career and Your Giant Steps.  We got real about:    What grads really need (hint: it’s not just résumés)   Why employers are missing the mark with young professionals   How to lead with purpose, performance, and people  Whether you’re a student, a parent, a leader, or a recruiter—you need to hear this.  Oh, and Leilani is CEO of Giant Steps LLC. She’s bringing decades of exec experience to shape the future of work—and it starts with this conversation.   Streaming Thursday]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Valorie Burton on Rules of Resilience | The Culture Soup Podcast Live</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/valorie-burton-on-rules-of-resilience-the-culture-soup-podcast-live--69699939</link><description><![CDATA[Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about building a system that makes you stronger, wiser, and better.  Join me for Episode 195 of The Culture Soup Podcast with my mentor coach and longtime friend, Valorie Burton, bestselling author of Rules of Resilience. We’ll unpack 10 practical rules for thriving through uncertainty and leading with authenticity.   This extended edition streams live this Thursday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">EoK2WV-3InQ</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:52:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699939/cbr_eok2wv_3inq.mp3" length="47172525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d5bb804c-8b74-43d9-949a-0b7bfd42b707/d5bb804c-8b74-43d9-949a-0b7bfd42b707.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d5bb804c-8b74-43d9-949a-0b7bfd42b707/d5bb804c-8b74-43d9-949a-0b7bfd42b707.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d5bb804c-8b74-43d9-949a-0b7bfd42b707/d5bb804c-8b74-43d9-949a-0b7bfd42b707.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about building a system that makes you stronger, wiser, and better.  Join me for Episode 195 of The Culture Soup Podcast with my mentor coach and longtime friend, Valorie Burton, bestselling author of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about building a system that makes you stronger, wiser, and better.  Join me for Episode 195 of The Culture Soup Podcast with my mentor coach and longtime friend, Valorie Burton, bestselling author of Rules of Resilience. We’ll unpack 10 practical rules for thriving through uncertainty and leading with authenticity.   This extended edition streams live this Thursday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2949</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 195 Rules of Resilience with Valorie Burton Teaser 3</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-195-rules-of-resilience-with-valorie-burton-teaser-3--69654626</link><description><![CDATA[What if resilience isn’t about “bouncing back”… but building a system?   In Ep. 195 of The Culture Soup Podcast, I talk with my mentor coach + friend Valorie Burton about her upcoming book Rules of Resilience.   10 ways to get better, wiser &amp; stronger—even when life feels messy.  Episode drops Thursday.  Full details + blog link in bio  [link]  #RulesOfResilience #ValorieBurton #Leadership #PositivePsychology]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eKi9rXxnDTE</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:01:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654626/cbr_eki9rxxndte.mp3" length="1948461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7193fcb0-ee00-49dc-9d8e-a7465aac461f/7193fcb0-ee00-49dc-9d8e-a7465aac461f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7193fcb0-ee00-49dc-9d8e-a7465aac461f/7193fcb0-ee00-49dc-9d8e-a7465aac461f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7193fcb0-ee00-49dc-9d8e-a7465aac461f/7193fcb0-ee00-49dc-9d8e-a7465aac461f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if resilience isn’t about “bouncing back”… but building a system?   In Ep. 195 of The Culture Soup Podcast, I talk with my mentor coach + friend Valorie Burton about her upcoming book Rules of Resilience.   10 ways to get better, wiser &amp;amp;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if resilience isn’t about “bouncing back”… but building a system?   In Ep. 195 of The Culture Soup Podcast, I talk with my mentor coach + friend Valorie Burton about her upcoming book Rules of Resilience.   10 ways to get better, wiser &amp; stronger—even when life feels messy.  Episode drops Thursday.  Full details + blog link in bio  [link]  #RulesOfResilience #ValorieBurton #Leadership #PositivePsychology]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>122</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 195 Rules of Resilience w/Valorie Burton Teaser 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-195-rules-of-resilience-w-valorie-burton-teaser-2--69656826</link><description><![CDATA[What does resilience really look like?  In this episode of **The Culture Soup Podcast**, I sit down with my mentor coach and dear friend of 25+ years, **Valorie Burton**—bestselling author of 14 books and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute.  Her newest book, *Rules of Resilience: 10 Ways Successful People Get Better, Wiser, and Stronger*, releases September 16, 2025. Together, we explore why resilience is more than just a buzzword and how you can build a **personal resilience system** to thrive through uncertainty.  ---  ##  What You’ll Learn  * Why resilience isn’t about “toughness” but about getting back up * How to stop catastrophizing and reframe negative thoughts * The surprising role of **authenticity and values** in true resilience * How to pay resilience forward to your circle and future generations   Preorder *Rules of Resilience* now: available everywhere books are sold (Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, IndieBound).  The Culture Soup Podcast streams everywhere you listen.  #RulesOfResilience #ValorieBurton #CultureSoupPodcast #Leadership #PositivePsychology #Resilience]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">G9xV46Fg6e4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:05:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656826/cbr_g9xv46fg6e4.mp3" length="1071789" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72dc48eb-5ed3-48cd-8201-9b530f955f1e/72dc48eb-5ed3-48cd-8201-9b530f955f1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72dc48eb-5ed3-48cd-8201-9b530f955f1e/72dc48eb-5ed3-48cd-8201-9b530f955f1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/72dc48eb-5ed3-48cd-8201-9b530f955f1e/72dc48eb-5ed3-48cd-8201-9b530f955f1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does resilience really look like?  In this episode of **The Culture Soup Podcast**, I sit down with my mentor coach and dear friend of 25+ years, **Valorie Burton**—bestselling author of 14 books and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does resilience really look like?  In this episode of **The Culture Soup Podcast**, I sit down with my mentor coach and dear friend of 25+ years, **Valorie Burton**—bestselling author of 14 books and CEO of the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute.  Her newest book, *Rules of Resilience: 10 Ways Successful People Get Better, Wiser, and Stronger*, releases September 16, 2025. Together, we explore why resilience is more than just a buzzword and how you can build a **personal resilience system** to thrive through uncertainty.  ---  ##  What You’ll Learn  * Why resilience isn’t about “toughness” but about getting back up * How to stop catastrophizing and reframe negative thoughts * The surprising role of **authenticity and values** in true resilience * How to pay resilience forward to your circle and future generations   Preorder *Rules of Resilience* now: available everywhere books are sold (Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, IndieBound).  The Culture Soup Podcast streams everywhere you listen.  #RulesOfResilience #ValorieBurton #CultureSoupPodcast #Leadership #PositivePsychology #Resilience]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>67</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 194 Black journalists at risk w/Errin Haines</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-194-black-journalists-at-risk-w-errin-haines--69656828</link><description><![CDATA[She was there. Not watching the footage—in it. Errin Haines (@emarvelous) recounts what it felt like on the ground in Ferguson as a Black journalist. Press badge on. Still targeted. No distinction made.  In an era where covering the story can make you the story, we need to talk about what’s really happening to Black journalists on the frontlines.   No press freedom, no democracy.  Watch. Listen. Share.   Full episode of The Culture Soup Podcast i streams this afternoon.  #CultureSoupPodcast #BlackPress #ErrinHaines #FreedomOfThePress #Ferguson #BlackJournalists #DemocracyUnderFire #PressFreedom #ProtestCoverage #TruthTellers]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aPMuKlufEEI</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656828/cbr_apmuklufeei.mp3" length="1796397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02ec0f6a-a273-4823-9519-f0a72ad4db72/02ec0f6a-a273-4823-9519-f0a72ad4db72.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02ec0f6a-a273-4823-9519-f0a72ad4db72/02ec0f6a-a273-4823-9519-f0a72ad4db72.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02ec0f6a-a273-4823-9519-f0a72ad4db72/02ec0f6a-a273-4823-9519-f0a72ad4db72.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>She was there. Not watching the footage—in it. Errin Haines (@emarvelous) recounts what it felt like on the ground in Ferguson as a Black journalist. Press badge on. Still targeted. No distinction made.  In an era where covering the story can make you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[She was there. Not watching the footage—in it. Errin Haines (@emarvelous) recounts what it felt like on the ground in Ferguson as a Black journalist. Press badge on. Still targeted. No distinction made.  In an era where covering the story can make you the story, we need to talk about what’s really happening to Black journalists on the frontlines.   No press freedom, no democracy.  Watch. Listen. Share.   Full episode of The Culture Soup Podcast i streams this afternoon.  #CultureSoupPodcast #BlackPress #ErrinHaines #FreedomOfThePress #Ferguson #BlackJournalists #DemocracyUnderFire #PressFreedom #ProtestCoverage #TruthTellers]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>113</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 194 I love NABJ w/Errin Haines</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-194-i-love-nabj-w-errin-haines--69660287</link><description><![CDATA[Guest:  Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large at The 19th News, award-winning journalist, political analyst, and candidate for President of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)   Episode Summary: What happens when the organization that once spoke truth to power… goes quiet?  In this candid and courageous conversation, host L. Michelle Smith sits down with her friend and media powerhouse Errin Haines to talk about the urgent state of Black journalism, the legacy (and future) of NABJ, and what leadership must look like when both journalism and democracy are under attack.  Errin shares deeply personal stories—from reporting in Ferguson to launching The 19th—and outlines her bold vision for NABJ’s next 50 years. They discuss press freedom, AI, innovation, media accountability, and the hard truth about corporate sponsorship and advocacy.  This isn’t just a conversation. It’s a call to action.   Key Topics: How Black journalists are being silenced, arrested, and sidelined in today's political climate  Why press freedom and protest coverage are now one and the same  What it means to truly advocate when your sponsors are the ones you should be watching  The role of AI in journalism (and why it’s not the enemy—if you know how to use it)  Why Errin is running for NABJ president—and what she'll bring to the role  Why NABJ needs bold, transparent, and tech-savvy leadership more than ever   Show Shoutouts: People &amp; Organizations Mentioned:  The 19th News  National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)  Texas Christian University  Joy-Ann Reid  Don Lemon  Tiffany Cross  Alex Wagner  April Ryan  Yamiche Alcindor  Jasmine Wright  Cheryl Smith  Richard Prince &amp; Journal-isms  Mark Morial, National Urban League  NAACP  National Action Network  Legal Defense Fund  NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association)  The Associated Press  Gannett  Unity: Journalists of Color Convention  Atlanta Daily World  The Ferguson Protests  Places:  Cleveland, OH (NABJ 2025 Convention)  Seattle, WA  Auburn Avenue, Atlanta  Essence Festival, New Orleans  Things &amp; Themes:  AI &amp; journalism  Press freedom  Corporate media sponsors  Media accountability  Innovation in Black media  Movement journalism  Advocacy and activism  DEI backlash  Independent newsroom funding models   A Special Message to NABJ Members: If you're headed to Cleveland for the 2025 NABJ Convention, enjoy the fellowship, the forums, and the opportunity to come home to the organization that shaped so many of us.  But remember: your voice doesn’t stop at the mic. It matters at the ballot box.   Make time to vote in the NABJ elections. Your vote is your power—and this moment requires bold, visionary leadership.  Let’s make the next 50 years count.   Listen or watch now on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you stream.   #CultureSoupPodcast #NABJ #ErrinHaines #BlackJournalists #BlackMedia #Leadership #Advocacy #AIandMedia #PressFreedom #Ferguson #VoteNABJ #Cleveland2025 #DEI #Accountability #JournalismMatters]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">RGwBu17hhhA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:11:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660287/cbr_rgwbu17hhha.mp3" length="115012269" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8e8d92b2-edd2-479e-8abf-feb290879cc0/8e8d92b2-edd2-479e-8abf-feb290879cc0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8e8d92b2-edd2-479e-8abf-feb290879cc0/8e8d92b2-edd2-479e-8abf-feb290879cc0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8e8d92b2-edd2-479e-8abf-feb290879cc0/8e8d92b2-edd2-479e-8abf-feb290879cc0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Guest:  Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large at The 19th News, award-winning journalist, political analyst, and candidate for President of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)   Episode Summary: What happens when the organization that once...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Guest:  Errin Haines, Editor-at-Large at The 19th News, award-winning journalist, political analyst, and candidate for President of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)   Episode Summary: What happens when the organization that once spoke truth to power… goes quiet?  In this candid and courageous conversation, host L. Michelle Smith sits down with her friend and media powerhouse Errin Haines to talk about the urgent state of Black journalism, the legacy (and future) of NABJ, and what leadership must look like when both journalism and democracy are under attack.  Errin shares deeply personal stories—from reporting in Ferguson to launching The 19th—and outlines her bold vision for NABJ’s next 50 years. They discuss press freedom, AI, innovation, media accountability, and the hard truth about corporate sponsorship and advocacy.  This isn’t just a conversation. It’s a call to action.   Key Topics: How Black journalists are being silenced, arrested, and sidelined in today's political climate  Why press freedom and protest coverage are now one and the same  What it means to truly advocate when your sponsors are the ones you should be watching  The role of AI in journalism (and why it’s not the enemy—if you know how to use it)  Why Errin is running for NABJ president—and what she'll bring to the role  Why NABJ needs bold, transparent, and tech-savvy leadership more than ever   Show Shoutouts: People &amp; Organizations Mentioned:  The 19th News  National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)  Texas Christian University  Joy-Ann Reid  Don Lemon  Tiffany Cross  Alex Wagner  April Ryan  Yamiche Alcindor  Jasmine Wright  Cheryl Smith  Richard Prince &amp; Journal-isms  Mark Morial, National Urban League  NAACP  National Action Network  Legal Defense Fund  NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association)  The Associated Press  Gannett  Unity: Journalists of Color Convention  Atlanta Daily World  The Ferguson Protests  Places:  Cleveland, OH (NABJ 2025 Convention)  Seattle, WA  Auburn Avenue, Atlanta  Essence Festival, New Orleans  Things &amp; Themes:  AI &amp; journalism  Press freedom  Corporate media sponsors  Media accountability  Innovation in Black media  Movement journalism  Advocacy and activism  DEI backlash  Independent newsroom funding models   A Special Message to NABJ Members: If you're headed to Cleveland for the 2025 NABJ Convention, enjoy the fellowship, the forums, and the opportunity to come home to the organization that shaped so many of us.  But remember: your voice doesn’t stop at the mic. It matters at the ballot box.   Make time to vote in the NABJ elections. Your vote is your power—and this moment requires bold, visionary leadership.  Let’s make the next 50 years count.   Listen or watch now on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you stream.   #CultureSoupPodcast #NABJ #ErrinHaines #BlackJournalists #BlackMedia #Leadership #Advocacy #AIandMedia #PressFreedom #Ferguson #VoteNABJ #Cleveland2025 #DEI #Accountability #JournalismMatters]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7189</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 194 Journalism is under attack w/Errin Haines Teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-194-journalism-is-under-attack-w-errin-haines-teaser--69660273</link><description><![CDATA[Black journalists are being pushed out, silenced, and erased—at the very moment when we need them most.  I sat down with journalist and truth-teller Errin Haines, editor-at-large at The 19th and candidate for president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), to talk about the urgent state of our media ecosystem—and what leadership looks like when the press is under fire.  From the fading presence of Black anchors on primetime to frontline reporters being detained for doing their jobs, to a lack of public statements from NABJ when it matters most… the conversation pulls no punches.  We also explored:  The promise (and peril) of AI in journalism  Why media advocacy must be daily, not performative  What it really means to “come home” to lead   And let me tell you—Errin is running to do something different. Not business as usual.   Tune into Ep. 194 of The Culture Soup Podcast: “I Love NABJ with Errin Haines”  Streams everywhere this afternoon, and live here on Youtu. I'll keep you posted.  #BlackMedia #JournalismMatters #Leadership #NABJ #CultureSoupPodcast #ErrinHaines#AI #Advocacy #BlackVoices #PressFreedom]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">QDOFERBeY4E</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:39:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660273/cbr_qdoferbey4e.mp3" length="1211565" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ee28d5b-ea5a-4234-9b19-07c5c8a4ec96/1ee28d5b-ea5a-4234-9b19-07c5c8a4ec96.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ee28d5b-ea5a-4234-9b19-07c5c8a4ec96/1ee28d5b-ea5a-4234-9b19-07c5c8a4ec96.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1ee28d5b-ea5a-4234-9b19-07c5c8a4ec96/1ee28d5b-ea5a-4234-9b19-07c5c8a4ec96.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Black journalists are being pushed out, silenced, and erased—at the very moment when we need them most.  I sat down with journalist and truth-teller Errin Haines, editor-at-large at The 19th and candidate for president of the National Association of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Black journalists are being pushed out, silenced, and erased—at the very moment when we need them most.  I sat down with journalist and truth-teller Errin Haines, editor-at-large at The 19th and candidate for president of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), to talk about the urgent state of our media ecosystem—and what leadership looks like when the press is under fire.  From the fading presence of Black anchors on primetime to frontline reporters being detained for doing their jobs, to a lack of public statements from NABJ when it matters most… the conversation pulls no punches.  We also explored:  The promise (and peril) of AI in journalism  Why media advocacy must be daily, not performative  What it really means to “come home” to lead   And let me tell you—Errin is running to do something different. Not business as usual.   Tune into Ep. 194 of The Culture Soup Podcast: “I Love NABJ with Errin Haines”  Streams everywhere this afternoon, and live here on Youtu. I'll keep you posted.  #BlackMedia #JournalismMatters #Leadership #NABJ #CultureSoupPodcast #ErrinHaines#AI #Advocacy #BlackVoices #PressFreedom]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>76</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 194 Does corporate sponsorship compromise the mission?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-194-does-corporate-sponsorship-compromise-the-mission--69660283</link><description><![CDATA[At what point does corporate sponsorship compromise the mission?  That’s the bold question I asked journalist and NABJ presidential candidate Errin Haines on the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  Her response was clear-eyed and candid:  “It can be difficult to hold people accountable when you depend on them for your survival.”  Too many legacy advocacy organizations are still playing defense—reliant on conventions, big media dollars, and silent about the very injustices they were founded to fight.  Errin makes the case for independent leadership and innovative fundraising—not just for NABJ’s survival, but for its relevance.   The full episode will stream here on Youtube later this afternoon.  #BlackMedia #AdvocacyWithoutCompromise #LeadershipMatters #CultureSoupPodcast #NABJ #DiversityInMedia #Accountability #BlackJournalists #FutureOfJournalism #ErrinHaines]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">U-HCxyD3J9Q</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:25:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660283/cbr_u_hcxyd3j9q.mp3" length="2279085" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8cb48401-ce94-4c17-929e-39bab4fd34b2/8cb48401-ce94-4c17-929e-39bab4fd34b2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8cb48401-ce94-4c17-929e-39bab4fd34b2/8cb48401-ce94-4c17-929e-39bab4fd34b2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8cb48401-ce94-4c17-929e-39bab4fd34b2/8cb48401-ce94-4c17-929e-39bab4fd34b2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>At what point does corporate sponsorship compromise the mission?  That’s the bold question I asked journalist and NABJ presidential candidate Errin Haines on the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  Her response was clear-eyed and candid:  “It...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[At what point does corporate sponsorship compromise the mission?  That’s the bold question I asked journalist and NABJ presidential candidate Errin Haines on the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  Her response was clear-eyed and candid:  “It can be difficult to hold people accountable when you depend on them for your survival.”  Too many legacy advocacy organizations are still playing defense—reliant on conventions, big media dollars, and silent about the very injustices they were founded to fight.  Errin makes the case for independent leadership and innovative fundraising—not just for NABJ’s survival, but for its relevance.   The full episode will stream here on Youtube later this afternoon.  #BlackMedia #AdvocacyWithoutCompromise #LeadershipMatters #CultureSoupPodcast #NABJ #DiversityInMedia #Accountability #BlackJournalists #FutureOfJournalism #ErrinHaines]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>143</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Will AI take over journalists' jobs eventually?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-ai-take-over-journalists-jobs-eventually--69654634</link><description><![CDATA[Black journalists are under fire. Press freedom is being tested. And NABJ? It’s time to reboot.   In this raw and real convo, I sat down with journalist and editor Errin Haines (@emarvelous) to talk about:  Why Black stories still aren't safe  How legacy orgs are going quiet at the worst possible moment  And how AI could help us fight back if we know how to wield it  This isn’t just a convo—it’s a call to action.    Tap in to Ep. 194 of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday.  #CultureSoupPodcast #ErrinHaines #BlackJournalists #FreePress #NABJ #MediaMatters #Leadership #PodcastClip #CultureAndCode]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">DmXAUgCRa5o</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:15:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654634/cbr_dmxaugcra5o.mp3" length="1316397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95ed073c-20c9-485d-922a-b9eb290cf3ea/95ed073c-20c9-485d-922a-b9eb290cf3ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95ed073c-20c9-485d-922a-b9eb290cf3ea/95ed073c-20c9-485d-922a-b9eb290cf3ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/95ed073c-20c9-485d-922a-b9eb290cf3ea/95ed073c-20c9-485d-922a-b9eb290cf3ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Black journalists are under fire. Press freedom is being tested. And NABJ? It’s time to reboot.   In this raw and real convo, I sat down with journalist and editor Errin Haines (@emarvelous) to talk about:  Why Black stories still aren't safe  How...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Black journalists are under fire. Press freedom is being tested. And NABJ? It’s time to reboot.   In this raw and real convo, I sat down with journalist and editor Errin Haines (@emarvelous) to talk about:  Why Black stories still aren't safe  How legacy orgs are going quiet at the worst possible moment  And how AI could help us fight back if we know how to wield it  This isn’t just a convo—it’s a call to action.    Tap in to Ep. 194 of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday.  #CultureSoupPodcast #ErrinHaines #BlackJournalists #FreePress #NABJ #MediaMatters #Leadership #PodcastClip #CultureAndCode]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>83</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>SNEAK PREVIEW: Ep 194 w/ Errin Haines Monologue</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sneak-preview-ep-194-w-errin-haines-monologue--69654638</link><description><![CDATA[Well, here's a first.   I have never in the seven year history of The Culture Soup Podcast released the full opening monologue before the show streams; yet, uncommon times demand uncommon action.  This is the opening to Thursday's show with my friend Errin Haines, editor-at-large from THE19th, MSNBC Political Commentator, and candidate for president for The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).  Most of you know that my career began as a journalist, beginning with student publications at Texas Christian University, then as a television news writer and producer, a tad bit of newspaper both with the Dallas Morning News (Arlington edition) and The Dallas Weekly. Since then, I spent more than 25 years as a strategic communicator for global agencies, my own along with a Fortune 10.   Although I opened my coaching practice in May 2019, I'm still a communicator--as a professional speaker, media subject matter expert, executive producer, creator and host of Culture Soup and now Her Next Power Move on Substack, and last but certainly most impactful, award-winning 4X author with bylines across national publications like HuffPost, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, BLAVITY and more.  It's fair to say that I'm a better certified executive and personal coach because of my background in journalism because I was curious and asking the right questions from the very beginning.  I joined NABJ at the age of 18. This one is personal to me.  So everyone, listen closely.  *tap tap tap on the mic*   I have something important to say.  First, you should know, that I love NABJ.  Second... well, watch and you'll know the rest.   Be sure to watch or listen to the entire show with my conversation with Errin on Wednesday.   We'll all be better for it. Captions are auto generated]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bDhY1gMaY0E</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:18:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654638/cbr_bdhy1gmay0e.mp3" length="8466093" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc3b77ed-cecd-463e-ae8b-cef3049190e2/fc3b77ed-cecd-463e-ae8b-cef3049190e2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc3b77ed-cecd-463e-ae8b-cef3049190e2/fc3b77ed-cecd-463e-ae8b-cef3049190e2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc3b77ed-cecd-463e-ae8b-cef3049190e2/fc3b77ed-cecd-463e-ae8b-cef3049190e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Well, here's a first.   I have never in the seven year history of The Culture Soup Podcast released the full opening monologue before the show streams; yet, uncommon times demand uncommon action.  This is the opening to Thursday's show with my friend...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Well, here's a first.   I have never in the seven year history of The Culture Soup Podcast released the full opening monologue before the show streams; yet, uncommon times demand uncommon action.  This is the opening to Thursday's show with my friend Errin Haines, editor-at-large from THE19th, MSNBC Political Commentator, and candidate for president for The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).  Most of you know that my career began as a journalist, beginning with student publications at Texas Christian University, then as a television news writer and producer, a tad bit of newspaper both with the Dallas Morning News (Arlington edition) and The Dallas Weekly. Since then, I spent more than 25 years as a strategic communicator for global agencies, my own along with a Fortune 10.   Although I opened my coaching practice in May 2019, I'm still a communicator--as a professional speaker, media subject matter expert, executive producer, creator and host of Culture Soup and now Her Next Power Move on Substack, and last but certainly most impactful, award-winning 4X author with bylines across national publications like HuffPost, Fast Company, Black Enterprise, BLAVITY and more.  It's fair to say that I'm a better certified executive and personal coach because of my background in journalism because I was curious and asking the right questions from the very beginning.  I joined NABJ at the age of 18. This one is personal to me.  So everyone, listen closely.  *tap tap tap on the mic*   I have something important to say.  First, you should know, that I love NABJ.  Second... well, watch and you'll know the rest.   Be sure to watch or listen to the entire show with my conversation with Errin on Wednesday.   We'll all be better for it. Captions are auto generated]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>530</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 193: Talkin' Trust w/Minda Harts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-193-talkin-trust-w-minda-harts--69703294</link><description><![CDATA[Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace  We’re cracking the code on workplace trust.  Join me for a memorable moment as I welcome my friend and colleague Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo.  She’s back with a bold new book that reframes trust not as a vibe… but as a language. In fact, seven of them.  We’ll talk:  How to rebuild trust when it’s broken  Why we’ve been saying the wrong things at work  What neuroscience and cultural intelligence have to do with leadership  How we move forward in this post-DEI landscape—with real talk and practical tools  And yes—pop culture, storytelling, and Beyoncé all make cameos. Because of course they do.   Talk to Me Nice drops July 22. Preorders matter—so let’s get behind this one.  And did I mention Minda’s now winning film festival awards too?   RSVP and join the conversation. This one’s too timely to miss.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tqdNHQcKrFU</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703294/cbr_tqdnhqckrfu.mp3" length="31668525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e0f19c64-008a-4477-9538-ee3c25ba2c07/e0f19c64-008a-4477-9538-ee3c25ba2c07.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e0f19c64-008a-4477-9538-ee3c25ba2c07/e0f19c64-008a-4477-9538-ee3c25ba2c07.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e0f19c64-008a-4477-9538-ee3c25ba2c07/e0f19c64-008a-4477-9538-ee3c25ba2c07.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace  We’re cracking the code on workplace trust.  Join me for a memorable moment as I welcome my friend and colleague Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo.  She’s back with a bold...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace  We’re cracking the code on workplace trust.  Join me for a memorable moment as I welcome my friend and colleague Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo.  She’s back with a bold new book that reframes trust not as a vibe… but as a language. In fact, seven of them.  We’ll talk:  How to rebuild trust when it’s broken  Why we’ve been saying the wrong things at work  What neuroscience and cultural intelligence have to do with leadership  How we move forward in this post-DEI landscape—with real talk and practical tools  And yes—pop culture, storytelling, and Beyoncé all make cameos. Because of course they do.   Talk to Me Nice drops July 22. Preorders matter—so let’s get behind this one.  And did I mention Minda’s now winning film festival awards too?   RSVP and join the conversation. This one’s too timely to miss.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 193: Talkin' Trust with Minda Harts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-193-talkin-trust-with-minda-harts--69662405</link><description><![CDATA[Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace  We’re cracking the code on workplace trust.  Join me for a milestone moment as I welcome my friend and colleague Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo, for Episode 200 of the podcast.  She’s back with a bold new book that reframes trust not as a vibe… but as a language. In fact, seven of them.  We’ll talk:  How to rebuild trust when it’s broken  Why we’ve been saying the wrong things at work  What neuroscience and cultural intelligence have to do with leadership  How we move forward in this post-DEI landscape—with real talk and practical tools  And yes—pop culture, storytelling, and Beyoncé all make cameos. Because of course they do.   Talk to Me Nice drops July 22. Preorders matter—so let’s get behind this one.  And did I mention Minda’s now winning film festival awards too?   RSVP and join the conversation. This one’s too timely to miss.  #CultureSoup #MindaHarts #TalkToMeNice #Leadership #Trust #WorkplaceCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #TheCultureSoupPodcast #Episode200 #WomenWhoLead]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">WzTO1p2JU_A</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:47:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662405/cbr_wzto1p2ju_a.mp3" length="32810541" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a002be8-80a0-4d48-bad0-c92ff5f9bf15/0a002be8-80a0-4d48-bad0-c92ff5f9bf15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a002be8-80a0-4d48-bad0-c92ff5f9bf15/0a002be8-80a0-4d48-bad0-c92ff5f9bf15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a002be8-80a0-4d48-bad0-c92ff5f9bf15/0a002be8-80a0-4d48-bad0-c92ff5f9bf15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace  We’re cracking the code on workplace trust.  Join me for a milestone moment as I welcome my friend and colleague Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo, for Episode 200 of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace  We’re cracking the code on workplace trust.  Join me for a milestone moment as I welcome my friend and colleague Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo, for Episode 200 of the podcast.  She’s back with a bold new book that reframes trust not as a vibe… but as a language. In fact, seven of them.  We’ll talk:  How to rebuild trust when it’s broken  Why we’ve been saying the wrong things at work  What neuroscience and cultural intelligence have to do with leadership  How we move forward in this post-DEI landscape—with real talk and practical tools  And yes—pop culture, storytelling, and Beyoncé all make cameos. Because of course they do.   Talk to Me Nice drops July 22. Preorders matter—so let’s get behind this one.  And did I mention Minda’s now winning film festival awards too?   RSVP and join the conversation. This one’s too timely to miss.  #CultureSoup #MindaHarts #TalkToMeNice #Leadership #Trust #WorkplaceCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #TheCultureSoupPodcast #Episode200 #WomenWhoLead]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2051</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 193: Talkin' Trust w/Minda Harts -- New Show Open Teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-193-talkin-trust-w-minda-harts-new-show-open-teaser--69660306</link><description><![CDATA[After 7 years, it was time for a little  show-open refresh.  Join us today for this all-new, all-video episode with author, workplace consultant and film maker, Minda Harts. The Culture Soup Podcast streams everywhere today, including Linkedin Live this afternoon.  Stay tuned! #podcasts #authors #talktomenice #newbooks]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">RhZgt7w0XnE</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:55:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660306/cbr_rhzgt7w0xne.mp3" length="754989" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e41a7758-4f29-44c7-b6d5-773622a556c1/e41a7758-4f29-44c7-b6d5-773622a556c1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e41a7758-4f29-44c7-b6d5-773622a556c1/e41a7758-4f29-44c7-b6d5-773622a556c1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e41a7758-4f29-44c7-b6d5-773622a556c1/e41a7758-4f29-44c7-b6d5-773622a556c1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>After 7 years, it was time for a little  show-open refresh.  Join us today for this all-new, all-video episode with author, workplace consultant and film maker, Minda Harts. The Culture Soup Podcast streams everywhere today, including Linkedin Live...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 7 years, it was time for a little  show-open refresh.  Join us today for this all-new, all-video episode with author, workplace consultant and film maker, Minda Harts. The Culture Soup Podcast streams everywhere today, including Linkedin Live this afternoon.  Stay tuned! #podcasts #authors #talktomenice #newbooks]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Talkin' Trust with Author Minda Harts #podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/talkin-trust-with-author-minda-harts-podcast--69660298</link><description><![CDATA[Skip the Theory. Speak Trust.  We’re not here to add to the stack of unread leadership books on your desk, because we actually write the leadership books that you can actually relate to.  Who's we?   We’re decoding what really builds trust at work—with my friend who's only a text message away, Minda Harts, the author behind The Memo and her latest, Talk to Me Nice: The 7 Trust Languages for a Better Workplace.   This isn’t about theory. It’s about relationships, reality, and how you show up.   Episode 200 drops July 17.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">pm4KtD2Cooo</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:46:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660298/cbr_pm4ktd2cooo.mp3" length="1018797" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bba0e5c-eb18-4abf-aa83-478d55385c3c/9bba0e5c-eb18-4abf-aa83-478d55385c3c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bba0e5c-eb18-4abf-aa83-478d55385c3c/9bba0e5c-eb18-4abf-aa83-478d55385c3c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9bba0e5c-eb18-4abf-aa83-478d55385c3c/9bba0e5c-eb18-4abf-aa83-478d55385c3c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Skip the Theory. Speak Trust.  We’re not here to add to the stack of unread leadership books on your desk, because we actually write the leadership books that you can actually relate to.  Who's we?   We’re decoding what really builds trust at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Skip the Theory. Speak Trust.  We’re not here to add to the stack of unread leadership books on your desk, because we actually write the leadership books that you can actually relate to.  Who's we?   We’re decoding what really builds trust at work—with my friend who's only a text message away, Minda Harts, the author behind The Memo and her latest, Talk to Me Nice: The 7 Trust Languages for a Better Workplace.   This isn’t about theory. It’s about relationships, reality, and how you show up.   Episode 200 drops July 17.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>64</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 192: Soul Meets Science | Leadership Revival Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-soul-meets-science-leadership-revival-series--69660286</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when leadership rooted in the Black Church meets the rigors of neuroscience and positive psychology?  In this episode of Leadership Revival, we explore the science pillar of my upcoming book, Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church. I take you behind the scenes of my coach training journey at The CaPP Institute—founded by my mentor coach, Valorie Burton—and explain why evidence-based coaching became the foundation of my practice.   Featuring a powerful throwback clip from my 2019 conversation with Valorie   Footnotes segment on the science of social cohesion—how group singing synchronizes heartbeats   Insights on why grounding leadership in science is a game-changer for impact and inclusion  Whether you’re a coach, executive, or someone leading from wherever you are—this is for you.   SUBSCRIBE for more on the Leadership Revival Series, and visit https://lmichellesmith.com to learn more about the book.   Learn more: https://lmichellesmith.substack.com   Listen to past episodes: https://theculturesoup.com   Book info: https://lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse   Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmichellesmith  #LeadershipRevival #CallAndResponse #Neuroscience #PositivePsychology #ExecutiveCoaching #CultureSoupPodcast #SoulMeetsScience #BlackChurchLeadership #ValorieBurton]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">syoVp-KsMPk</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:49:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660286/cbr_syovp_ksmpk.mp3" length="1299885" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7c16c938-2438-425b-a40f-af723790907a/7c16c938-2438-425b-a40f-af723790907a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7c16c938-2438-425b-a40f-af723790907a/7c16c938-2438-425b-a40f-af723790907a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7c16c938-2438-425b-a40f-af723790907a/7c16c938-2438-425b-a40f-af723790907a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when leadership rooted in the Black Church meets the rigors of neuroscience and positive psychology?  In this episode of Leadership Revival, we explore the science pillar of my upcoming book, Call &amp;amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when leadership rooted in the Black Church meets the rigors of neuroscience and positive psychology?  In this episode of Leadership Revival, we explore the science pillar of my upcoming book, Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church. I take you behind the scenes of my coach training journey at The CaPP Institute—founded by my mentor coach, Valorie Burton—and explain why evidence-based coaching became the foundation of my practice.   Featuring a powerful throwback clip from my 2019 conversation with Valorie   Footnotes segment on the science of social cohesion—how group singing synchronizes heartbeats   Insights on why grounding leadership in science is a game-changer for impact and inclusion  Whether you’re a coach, executive, or someone leading from wherever you are—this is for you.   SUBSCRIBE for more on the Leadership Revival Series, and visit https://lmichellesmith.com to learn more about the book.   Learn more: https://lmichellesmith.substack.com   Listen to past episodes: https://theculturesoup.com   Book info: https://lmichellesmith.com/callandresponse   Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmichellesmith  #LeadershipRevival #CallAndResponse #Neuroscience #PositivePsychology #ExecutiveCoaching #CultureSoupPodcast #SoulMeetsScience #BlackChurchLeadership #ValorieBurton]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>82</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 192: Soul Meets Science – Leadership Revival Series</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-soul-meets-science-leadership-revival-series--66630770</link><description><![CDATA[This week, we step into the second pillar of Call &amp; Response—science.  In this episode:]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/146408869/episode-192-soul-meets-science-leadership-revival-series/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 15:42:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66630770/tcsp_ep_192.mp3" length="79606336" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b536181c-3d78-43fe-a05f-5709df2407f8/b536181c-3d78-43fe-a05f-5709df2407f8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b536181c-3d78-43fe-a05f-5709df2407f8/b536181c-3d78-43fe-a05f-5709df2407f8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b536181c-3d78-43fe-a05f-5709df2407f8/b536181c-3d78-43fe-a05f-5709df2407f8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, we step into the second pillar of Call &amp;amp; Response—science.  In this episode:</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, we step into the second pillar of Call &amp; Response—science.  In this episode:]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1991</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1605c58eb3d2ca375f889e9f8e95b8f2.jpg"/><itunes:episode>192</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Flashback Friday with The Culture Soup Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/flashback-friday-with-the-culture-soup-podcast--69657358</link><description><![CDATA[Before the credentials.  Before the awards and the accolades, there was a corporate executive with a podcast--and that was not cool, I was told.  My, how far we've all come!  #FlashbackFriday to the year 2020 when The Culture Soup Podcast had only been streaming for two years.  I was invited to be on WFAA's Good Morning Texas for a segment called "Another Popin' Podcast" to discuss the show.  This is a wonderful opportunity to align on the values that the show was built on.    It's hard to believe that it's been seven years since we first launched, and you can tell that there has been an evolution.  For one, my credentials shifted the topic from entrepreneurship to leadership.  Secondly, The Coaching Corner morphed into it's own audio podcast on my Substack, Her Next Power Move; however, the substance of The Culture Soup Podcast has remained the same.  Known for it's indepth conversations with the movers and shakers at the intersection of tech, business and culture, all of them my friends--and it's been quite a lineup for more than 300 episodes.  I launched this show to expand my reach to engage a global audience that would be ready to consume by books.  Four books later, here we are.  Every book launch has begun on the show, and Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church will be no different.  In fact, yesterday we launched A Leadership Revival--a multi-part series that goes behind the scenes for the making of the book grounded in the three pillars that bolster the book: research  in history, science and leadership.  Connect the dots with me with this segment from Good Morning Texas.  My, how far we've come.  #Podcasts #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Lmhq7vxlPfk</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 14:22:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657358/cbr_lmhq7vxlpfk.mp3" length="5102637" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc64f159-fb8e-4960-a803-6e88cecb10b5/bc64f159-fb8e-4960-a803-6e88cecb10b5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc64f159-fb8e-4960-a803-6e88cecb10b5/bc64f159-fb8e-4960-a803-6e88cecb10b5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bc64f159-fb8e-4960-a803-6e88cecb10b5/bc64f159-fb8e-4960-a803-6e88cecb10b5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Before the credentials.  Before the awards and the accolades, there was a corporate executive with a podcast--and that was not cool, I was told.  My, how far we've all come!  #FlashbackFriday to the year 2020 when The Culture Soup Podcast had only...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Before the credentials.  Before the awards and the accolades, there was a corporate executive with a podcast--and that was not cool, I was told.  My, how far we've all come!  #FlashbackFriday to the year 2020 when The Culture Soup Podcast had only been streaming for two years.  I was invited to be on WFAA's Good Morning Texas for a segment called "Another Popin' Podcast" to discuss the show.  This is a wonderful opportunity to align on the values that the show was built on.    It's hard to believe that it's been seven years since we first launched, and you can tell that there has been an evolution.  For one, my credentials shifted the topic from entrepreneurship to leadership.  Secondly, The Coaching Corner morphed into it's own audio podcast on my Substack, Her Next Power Move; however, the substance of The Culture Soup Podcast has remained the same.  Known for it's indepth conversations with the movers and shakers at the intersection of tech, business and culture, all of them my friends--and it's been quite a lineup for more than 300 episodes.  I launched this show to expand my reach to engage a global audience that would be ready to consume by books.  Four books later, here we are.  Every book launch has begun on the show, and Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church will be no different.  In fact, yesterday we launched A Leadership Revival--a multi-part series that goes behind the scenes for the making of the book grounded in the three pillars that bolster the book: research  in history, science and leadership.  Connect the dots with me with this segment from Good Morning Texas.  My, how far we've come.  #Podcasts #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>319</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>It's a leadership revival!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-a-leadership-revival--69662402</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast goes all the way in.  https://lmichellesmith.substack.com/p/its-a-leadership-revival]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">VyavpGph85I</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 18:35:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662402/cbr_vyavpgph85i.mp3" length="1297581" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b36980a7-2208-47fe-901c-eb6fe379896a/b36980a7-2208-47fe-901c-eb6fe379896a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b36980a7-2208-47fe-901c-eb6fe379896a/b36980a7-2208-47fe-901c-eb6fe379896a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b36980a7-2208-47fe-901c-eb6fe379896a/b36980a7-2208-47fe-901c-eb6fe379896a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast goes all the way in.  https://lmichellesmith.substack.com/p/its-a-leadership-revival</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast goes all the way in.  https://lmichellesmith.substack.com/p/its-a-leadership-revival]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>82</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 191: It’s a Leadership Revival Series Kickoff</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-191-it-s-a-leadership-revival-series-kickoff--66328207</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/145873016/ep-191-its-a-leadership-revival-series-kickoff/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:15:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66328207/tcsp_ep_191_leadership_revival.mp3" length="38401216" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a98982e5-b015-4079-825d-e54c0ea4687b/a98982e5-b015-4079-825d-e54c0ea4687b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a98982e5-b015-4079-825d-e54c0ea4687b/a98982e5-b015-4079-825d-e54c0ea4687b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a98982e5-b015-4079-825d-e54c0ea4687b/a98982e5-b015-4079-825d-e54c0ea4687b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:duration>960</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a731b9f5e0b2829d293912d1b7f3714a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>191</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP EP 191: It's a Leadership Revival (TEASER)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-191-it-s-a-leadership-revival-teaser--69654635</link><description><![CDATA[The revival has begun. The first episode of Leadership Revival, my new series on The Culture Soup Podcast, is now live.  We’re going behind the scenes of Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church—starting with legacy, memory, and the historical pillar that holds this movement up.   You’ll hear a powerful clip from my interview with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., and a short “Footnote” that reminds us: the Black Church didn’t begin in buildings. It began in the shadows—down by the riverside, where our ancestors stole away to worship in freedom.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and stay with us. The journey has just begun.  #LeadershipRevival #CallAndResponse #BlackChurchWisdom #CultureSoupPodcast #LegacyLeadership]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">8gWfJsUS6YU</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 23:32:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654635/cbr_8gwfjsus6yu.mp3" length="1298349" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac4443ec-78da-486b-bf65-9e53425f1264/ac4443ec-78da-486b-bf65-9e53425f1264.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac4443ec-78da-486b-bf65-9e53425f1264/ac4443ec-78da-486b-bf65-9e53425f1264.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac4443ec-78da-486b-bf65-9e53425f1264/ac4443ec-78da-486b-bf65-9e53425f1264.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The revival has begun. The first episode of Leadership Revival, my new series on The Culture Soup Podcast, is now live.  We’re going behind the scenes of Call &amp;amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church—starting with legacy, memory,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The revival has begun. The first episode of Leadership Revival, my new series on The Culture Soup Podcast, is now live.  We’re going behind the scenes of Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church—starting with legacy, memory, and the historical pillar that holds this movement up.   You’ll hear a powerful clip from my interview with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., and a short “Footnote” that reminds us: the Black Church didn’t begin in buildings. It began in the shadows—down by the riverside, where our ancestors stole away to worship in freedom.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts—and stay with us. The journey has just begun.  #LeadershipRevival #CallAndResponse #BlackChurchWisdom #CultureSoupPodcast #LegacyLeadership]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>82</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Most meaningful podcast episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/most-meaningful-podcast-episode--69654628</link><description><![CDATA[Recently, I spent time with Seniors in TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, my alma mater, and while we had a wonderful discourse around leadership ethics, before I left they wanted to ask which episode of The Culture Soup Podcast was most meaningful to me.   I had to really think, because all the episodes are with my friends, so we have context and meaning already, but there was one episode that stood out the most, and it is still impacting me today.   Hard to believe the show turns seven this year!   #TCULeadOn #Leadership #relationships]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3APVmj3jn1M</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:18:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654628/cbr_3apvmj3jn1m.mp3" length="2248749" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc059757-47e8-4fc6-9959-3c4cc6fbcf06/fc059757-47e8-4fc6-9959-3c4cc6fbcf06.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc059757-47e8-4fc6-9959-3c4cc6fbcf06/fc059757-47e8-4fc6-9959-3c4cc6fbcf06.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc059757-47e8-4fc6-9959-3c4cc6fbcf06/fc059757-47e8-4fc6-9959-3c4cc6fbcf06.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Recently, I spent time with Seniors in TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, my alma mater, and while we had a wonderful discourse around leadership ethics, before I left they wanted to ask which episode of The Culture Soup Podcast was most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recently, I spent time with Seniors in TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication, my alma mater, and while we had a wonderful discourse around leadership ethics, before I left they wanted to ask which episode of The Culture Soup Podcast was most meaningful to me.   I had to really think, because all the episodes are with my friends, so we have context and meaning already, but there was one episode that stood out the most, and it is still impacting me today.   Hard to believe the show turns seven this year!   #TCULeadOn #Leadership #relationships]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>141</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 190. Joy Goddess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-190-joy-goddess--69701613</link><description><![CDATA[This Women’s History Month, we celebrate her legacy with someone who knows it intimately—her great-granddaughter, award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles. In her newest book, Joy Goddess, Bundles unearths the layers of A’Lelia Walker’s life—the glamour, the grit, the business, and the burden of being her mother’s daughter.   This is one you don’t want to miss. Streams Thursday, wherever you listen to podcasts. #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth #JoyGoddess #ALeliaWalker #HarlemRenaissance #BlackExcellence #Legacy #Leadership #Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">lQ4FApDswIw</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:50:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69701613/cbr_lq4fapdswiw.mp3" length="34932525" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59edff75-8ed5-4a3d-a6ec-beb4808e96f1/59edff75-8ed5-4a3d-a6ec-beb4808e96f1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59edff75-8ed5-4a3d-a6ec-beb4808e96f1/59edff75-8ed5-4a3d-a6ec-beb4808e96f1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59edff75-8ed5-4a3d-a6ec-beb4808e96f1/59edff75-8ed5-4a3d-a6ec-beb4808e96f1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This Women’s History Month, we celebrate her legacy with someone who knows it intimately—her great-granddaughter, award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles. In her newest book, Joy Goddess, Bundles unearths the layers of A’Lelia Walker’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Women’s History Month, we celebrate her legacy with someone who knows it intimately—her great-granddaughter, award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles. In her newest book, Joy Goddess, Bundles unearths the layers of A’Lelia Walker’s life—the glamour, the grit, the business, and the burden of being her mother’s daughter.   This is one you don’t want to miss. Streams Thursday, wherever you listen to podcasts. #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth #JoyGoddess #ALeliaWalker #HarlemRenaissance #BlackExcellence #Legacy #Leadership #Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2184</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 190: Joy Goddess with A'Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-190-joy-goddess-with-a-lelia-bundles--69654663</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast – Women’s History Month Episode  Guest: A’Lelia Bundles, Award-Winning Author &amp; Journalist   Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance   What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston Hughes himself called you “Joy Goddess”?   A’Lelia Walker wasn’t just the daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. She was the heartbeat of the Harlem Renaissance—a woman who turned salons into sanctuaries for Black brilliance, who made a space where art, activism, and ambition could thrive. She owned her story, commanded her presence, and lived as a beacon of joy and power.  This Women’s History Month, we celebrate her legacy with someone who knows it intimately—her great-granddaughter, award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles. In her newest book, Joy Goddess, Bundles unearths the layers of A’Lelia Walker’s life—the glamour, the grit, the business, and the burden of being her mother’s daughter.  In this episode, we explore:   The power and influence of A’Lelia Walker during the Harlem Renaissance   The art of legacy—how we shape it, carry it, and redefine it   What it means to lead in your own right, beyond expectations and history   By the way... did you know that Madam Walker could sing?!?!   This is one you don’t want to miss. Streams TODAY (Thursday), wherever you listen to podcasts.  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth #JoyGoddess #ALeliaWalker #HarlemRenaissance #BlackExcellence #Legacy #Leadership #Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">AeGcqNWSJUU</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:29:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654663/cbr_aegcqnwsjuu.mp3" length="34975533" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dfe2376a-3b69-42fa-8b95-f3a22e33d0a0/dfe2376a-3b69-42fa-8b95-f3a22e33d0a0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dfe2376a-3b69-42fa-8b95-f3a22e33d0a0/dfe2376a-3b69-42fa-8b95-f3a22e33d0a0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dfe2376a-3b69-42fa-8b95-f3a22e33d0a0/dfe2376a-3b69-42fa-8b95-f3a22e33d0a0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast – Women’s History Month Episode  Guest: A’Lelia Bundles, Award-Winning Author &amp;amp; Journalist   Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance   What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast – Women’s History Month Episode  Guest: A’Lelia Bundles, Award-Winning Author &amp; Journalist   Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance   What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston Hughes himself called you “Joy Goddess”?   A’Lelia Walker wasn’t just the daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. She was the heartbeat of the Harlem Renaissance—a woman who turned salons into sanctuaries for Black brilliance, who made a space where art, activism, and ambition could thrive. She owned her story, commanded her presence, and lived as a beacon of joy and power.  This Women’s History Month, we celebrate her legacy with someone who knows it intimately—her great-granddaughter, award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles. In her newest book, Joy Goddess, Bundles unearths the layers of A’Lelia Walker’s life—the glamour, the grit, the business, and the burden of being her mother’s daughter.  In this episode, we explore:   The power and influence of A’Lelia Walker during the Harlem Renaissance   The art of legacy—how we shape it, carry it, and redefine it   What it means to lead in your own right, beyond expectations and history   By the way... did you know that Madam Walker could sing?!?!   This is one you don’t want to miss. Streams TODAY (Thursday), wherever you listen to podcasts.  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth #JoyGoddess #ALeliaWalker #HarlemRenaissance #BlackExcellence #Legacy #Leadership #Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2186</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 190 Joy Goddess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-190-joy-goddess--69660310</link><description><![CDATA[Joy Goddess.That’s what Langston Hughes called her. Because A’Lelia Walker didn’t just exist—she illuminated. She knew how to create an experience that put people in their feelings. Sound familiar?She made spaces sacred, turned gatherings into history, and brought the Harlem Renaissance to life.She mastered personal branding before it was ever even a phrase! And now, her great-granddaughter, the incredible A'Lelia Bundles, is telling her story in Joy Goddess—a book that’s as rich and radiant as the woman herself.Tomorrow, for Women’s History Month, I’m sharig my conversation with my friend A’Lelia Bundles on The Culture Soup Podcast to talk about legacy, liberation, and the lessons we can learn from one of the most fascinating women in history. Streams TOMORROW (Thursday) wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss this one. #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth  #JoyGoddess]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">pEge98ciH0s</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660310/cbr_pege98cih0s.mp3" length="614445" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c788ffdc-bf4b-4c2e-b84c-11768ad4f342/c788ffdc-bf4b-4c2e-b84c-11768ad4f342.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c788ffdc-bf4b-4c2e-b84c-11768ad4f342/c788ffdc-bf4b-4c2e-b84c-11768ad4f342.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c788ffdc-bf4b-4c2e-b84c-11768ad4f342/c788ffdc-bf4b-4c2e-b84c-11768ad4f342.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Joy Goddess.That’s what Langston Hughes called her. Because A’Lelia Walker didn’t just exist—she illuminated. She knew how to create an experience that put people in their feelings. Sound familiar?She made spaces sacred, turned gatherings into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Joy Goddess.That’s what Langston Hughes called her. Because A’Lelia Walker didn’t just exist—she illuminated. She knew how to create an experience that put people in their feelings. Sound familiar?She made spaces sacred, turned gatherings into history, and brought the Harlem Renaissance to life.She mastered personal branding before it was ever even a phrase! And now, her great-granddaughter, the incredible A'Lelia Bundles, is telling her story in Joy Goddess—a book that’s as rich and radiant as the woman herself.Tomorrow, for Women’s History Month, I’m sharig my conversation with my friend A’Lelia Bundles on The Culture Soup Podcast to talk about legacy, liberation, and the lessons we can learn from one of the most fascinating women in history. Streams TOMORROW (Thursday) wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss this one. #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth  #JoyGoddess]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How A'Lelia Walker Got Her Nickname Joy Goddess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-lelia-walker-got-her-nickname-joy-goddess--69660315</link><description><![CDATA[oy Goddess.  That’s what Langston Hughes called her. Because A’Lelia Walker didn’t just exist—she illuminated. She made spaces sacred, turned gatherings into history, and brought the Harlem Renaissance to life.  And now, her great-granddaughter, the incredible A’Lelia Bundles, is telling her story in Joy Goddess—a book that’s as rich and radiant as the woman herself.  This Women’s History Month, I’m sitting down with A’Lelia Bundles on The Culture Soup Podcast to talk about legacy, liberation, and the lessons we can learn from one of the most fascinating women in Black history.   Streams TOMORROW (Thursday) wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss this one.  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth #JoyGoddess #ALeliaWalker]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">t15XR88miDU</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:57:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660315/cbr_t15xr88midu.mp3" length="1019565" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d2b85f7-e28f-46dd-b6a0-97473fc37de9/3d2b85f7-e28f-46dd-b6a0-97473fc37de9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d2b85f7-e28f-46dd-b6a0-97473fc37de9/3d2b85f7-e28f-46dd-b6a0-97473fc37de9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3d2b85f7-e28f-46dd-b6a0-97473fc37de9/3d2b85f7-e28f-46dd-b6a0-97473fc37de9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>oy Goddess.  That’s what Langston Hughes called her. Because A’Lelia Walker didn’t just exist—she illuminated. She made spaces sacred, turned gatherings into history, and brought the Harlem Renaissance to life.  And now, her great-granddaughter, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[oy Goddess.  That’s what Langston Hughes called her. Because A’Lelia Walker didn’t just exist—she illuminated. She made spaces sacred, turned gatherings into history, and brought the Harlem Renaissance to life.  And now, her great-granddaughter, the incredible A’Lelia Bundles, is telling her story in Joy Goddess—a book that’s as rich and radiant as the woman herself.  This Women’s History Month, I’m sitting down with A’Lelia Bundles on The Culture Soup Podcast to talk about legacy, liberation, and the lessons we can learn from one of the most fascinating women in Black history.   Streams TOMORROW (Thursday) wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t miss this one.  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #WomensHistoryMonth #JoyGoddess #ALeliaWalker]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>64</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 190 Joy Goddess</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-190-joy-goddess--69662416</link><description><![CDATA[What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston Hughes himself called you “Joy Goddess”?   That’s the kind of legacy A’Lelia Walker left behind. A woman who owned the room, turned salons into sanctuaries for Black brilliance, and set the Harlem Renaissance ablaze with her presence. She was the daughter of the legendary Madam C.J. Walker—but she was a force all her own. And now, her great-granddaughter, the award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles, is bringing her story to life in Joy Goddess.  This Women’s History Month, I’m honored to have A’Lelia Bundles on The Culture Soup Podcast to share the untold depths of A’Lelia Walker’s life—the beauty, the boldness, the business, and the burden of legacy.   Streams TOMORROW (Thursday), wherever you get your podcasts.  This one is for the women who build, who lead, who dare to shine. Don’t miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">wg1oEkahHU8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:47:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662416/cbr_pege98cih0s.mp3" length="614445" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b41178af-13a2-4148-a3c5-1805706cc6f8/b41178af-13a2-4148-a3c5-1805706cc6f8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b41178af-13a2-4148-a3c5-1805706cc6f8/b41178af-13a2-4148-a3c5-1805706cc6f8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b41178af-13a2-4148-a3c5-1805706cc6f8/b41178af-13a2-4148-a3c5-1805706cc6f8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston Hughes himself called you “Joy Goddess”?   That’s the kind of legacy A’Lelia Walker left behind. A woman who owned the room, turned salons into sanctuaries for Black brilliance,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston Hughes himself called you “Joy Goddess”?   That’s the kind of legacy A’Lelia Walker left behind. A woman who owned the room, turned salons into sanctuaries for Black brilliance, and set the Harlem Renaissance ablaze with her presence. She was the daughter of the legendary Madam C.J. Walker—but she was a force all her own. And now, her great-granddaughter, the award-winning journalist and author A’Lelia Bundles, is bringing her story to life in Joy Goddess.  This Women’s History Month, I’m honored to have A’Lelia Bundles on The Culture Soup Podcast to share the untold depths of A’Lelia Walker’s life—the beauty, the boldness, the business, and the burden of legacy.   Streams TOMORROW (Thursday), wherever you get your podcasts.  This one is for the women who build, who lead, who dare to shine. Don’t miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 190" Joy Goddess with A'Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-190-joy-goddess-with-a-lelia-bundles--69660279</link><description><![CDATA[Streams everywhere Thursday!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">R_3VH17uBCU</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:24:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660279/cbr_r_3vh17ubcu.mp3" length="614445" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7f8ec37-a4ce-4faf-9e6a-2b89d0afb805/b7f8ec37-a4ce-4faf-9e6a-2b89d0afb805.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7f8ec37-a4ce-4faf-9e6a-2b89d0afb805/b7f8ec37-a4ce-4faf-9e6a-2b89d0afb805.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b7f8ec37-a4ce-4faf-9e6a-2b89d0afb805/b7f8ec37-a4ce-4faf-9e6a-2b89d0afb805.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Streams everywhere Thursday!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Streams everywhere Thursday!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>All things transformational: AI &amp; The Power of the Pivot</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-things-transformational-ai-the-power-of-the-pivot--69654631</link><description><![CDATA[Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her to create both a podcast and a book, despite corporate challenges.  She then shifts focus to the present, discussing the impact of recent executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly in the corporate and federal sectors. With canceled sponsorships and shifting priorities, Michelle emphasizes resilience in times of uncertainty, urging leaders to embrace change as an opportunity for growth.  Additionally, she delves into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership and decision-making, highlighting its potential beyond content generation. She teases upcoming AI workshops designed to help leaders integrate AI into their businesses strategically.  Tune in for an engaging discussion on navigating change, leveraging AI, and strengthening resilience as a leader in today’s fast-moving world.  Show Mentions from This Episode of The Culture Soup Podcast  People  - **Reuben Canada** (Intellectual property attorney, helped trademark *The Culture Soup Podcast*)   - **Audrey DuBois Harris** (Mezzo-soprano who performed at Aretha Franklin’s funeral, first podcast guest)   - **Aretha Franklin** (Legendary Queen of Soul)   -**Valorie Burton** (Founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP)) -**The CaPP Institute** - **A’Lelia Bundles** (Great-great-granddaughter and biographer of Madame C.J. Walker, author of *Joy Goddess*)   - **Madame C.J. Walker** (First female self-made millionaire in the U.S., haircare entrepreneur)   - **A’Lelia Walker** (Daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, key figure in the Harlem Renaissance)     **Events &amp; Historical References:**   - **Aretha Franklin’s Funeral**   - **Harlem Renaissance**   - **Black History Month 2025**   - **Women’s History Month**   - **Executive Orders (EOs) impacting DEI initiatives**   - **Inauguration &amp; subsequent policy shifts**   - **March 20 Podcast Episode Release featuring A'Lelia Bundles**    #### **Brands &amp; Organizations:**   - **Black Enterprise** (Publication where Michelle contributed articles)   - **TED Talks** (Referenced in connection to speaking career growth)   - **The Culture Soup Podcast**   - **LinkedIn Live** (Planned streaming platform for canceled AI event)   - **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)** (Mentioned in AI event sponsorship plan)   - **Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit** (March event where L. Michelle will be speaking)   - **Sephora** (Retailer where updated Madame C.J. Walker haircare products are available)    #### **Books Mentioned:**   - *Joy Goddess* by A’Lelia Bundles (New biography of A’Lelia Walker)   - *Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church* by L. Michelle Smith (Upcoming 2026 release)    #### **Technology &amp; AI References:**   - **AI Executives &amp; Leadership in AI**   - **ChatGPT &amp; AI for strategic decision-making**    Let me know if you'd like this formatted differently or if there's anything to add!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">EDaXXRM7A4M</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:44:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654631/cbr_edaxxrm7a4m.mp3" length="37633965" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e544a74f-82e5-4fc1-a411-02ce5d8445ab/e544a74f-82e5-4fc1-a411-02ce5d8445ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e544a74f-82e5-4fc1-a411-02ce5d8445ab/e544a74f-82e5-4fc1-a411-02ce5d8445ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e544a74f-82e5-4fc1-a411-02ce5d8445ab/e544a74f-82e5-4fc1-a411-02ce5d8445ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her to create both a podcast and a book, despite corporate challenges.  She then shifts focus to the present, discussing the impact of recent executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly in the corporate and federal sectors. With canceled sponsorships and shifting priorities, Michelle emphasizes resilience in times of uncertainty, urging leaders to embrace change as an opportunity for growth.  Additionally, she delves into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership and decision-making, highlighting its potential beyond content generation. She teases upcoming AI workshops designed to help leaders integrate AI into their businesses strategically.  Tune in for an engaging discussion on navigating change, leveraging AI, and strengthening resilience as a leader in today’s fast-moving world.  Show Mentions from This Episode of The Culture Soup Podcast  People  - **Reuben Canada** (Intellectual property attorney, helped trademark *The Culture Soup Podcast*)   - **Audrey DuBois Harris** (Mezzo-soprano who performed at Aretha Franklin’s funeral, first podcast guest)   - **Aretha Franklin** (Legendary Queen of Soul)   -**Valorie Burton** (Founder of The Coaching and Positive Psychology Institute (CaPP)) -**The CaPP Institute** - **A’Lelia Bundles** (Great-great-granddaughter and biographer of Madame C.J. Walker, author of *Joy Goddess*)   - **Madame C.J. Walker** (First female self-made millionaire in the U.S., haircare entrepreneur)   - **A’Lelia Walker** (Daughter of Madame C.J. Walker, key figure in the Harlem Renaissance)     **Events &amp; Historical References:**   - **Aretha Franklin’s Funeral**   - **Harlem Renaissance**   - **Black History Month 2025**   - **Women’s History Month**   - **Executive Orders (EOs) impacting DEI initiatives**   - **Inauguration &amp; subsequent policy shifts**   - **March 20 Podcast Episode Release featuring A'Lelia Bundles**    #### **Brands &amp; Organizations:**   - **Black Enterprise** (Publication where Michelle contributed articles)   - **TED Talks** (Referenced in connection to speaking career growth)   - **The Culture Soup Podcast**   - **LinkedIn Live** (Planned streaming platform for canceled AI event)   - **Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)** (Mentioned in AI event sponsorship plan)   - **Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit** (March event where L. Michelle will be speaking)   - **Sephora** (Retailer where updated Madame C.J. Walker haircare products are available)    #### **Books Mentioned:**   - *Joy Goddess* by A’Lelia Bundles (New biography of A’Lelia Walker)   - *Call &amp; Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church* by L. Michelle Smith (Upcoming 2026 release)    #### **Technology &amp; AI References:**   - **AI Executives &amp; Leadership in AI**   - **ChatGPT &amp; AI for strategic decision-making**    Let me know if you'd like this formatted differently or if there's anything to add!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2353</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 189: All things transformational: AI &amp; The Power of the Pivot</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-189-all-things-transformational-ai-the-power-of-the-pivot--64604851</link><description><![CDATA[Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her to create both a podcast and a book, despite corporate challenges. She then shifts focus to the present, discussing the impact of recent executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly in the corporate and federal sectors. With canceled sponsorships and shifting priorities, Michelle emphasizes resilience in times of uncertainty, urging leaders to embrace change as an opportunity for growth. Additionally, she delves into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership and decision-making, highlighting its potential beyond content generation. She teases upcoming AI workshops designed to help leaders integrate AI into their businesses strategically. Tune in for an engaging discussion on navigating change, leveraging AI, and strengthening resilience as a leader in today’s fast-moving world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/142668642/ep-189-all-things-transformational-ai-the-power-of-the-pivot/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:15:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64604851/tcsp_ep_187.mp3" length="37634899" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3581734-4dbb-43d5-ba87-a4ed77efbdce/f3581734-4dbb-43d5-ba87-a4ed77efbdce.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3581734-4dbb-43d5-ba87-a4ed77efbdce/f3581734-4dbb-43d5-ba87-a4ed77efbdce.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3581734-4dbb-43d5-ba87-a4ed77efbdce/f3581734-4dbb-43d5-ba87-a4ed77efbdce.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Show Notes - The Culture Soup Podcast In this episode, host L. Michelle Smith takes us on a reflective journey back to 2018, when she first launched The Culture Soup Podcast. She shares how an unexpected speaking career and a chance encounter led her to create both a podcast and a book, despite corporate challenges. She then shifts focus to the present, discussing the impact of recent executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly in the corporate and federal sectors. With canceled sponsorships and shifting priorities, Michelle emphasizes resilience in times of uncertainty, urging leaders to embrace change as an opportunity for growth. Additionally, she delves into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership and decision-making, highlighting its potential beyond content generation. She teases upcoming AI workshops designed to help leaders integrate AI into their businesses strategically. Tune in for an engaging discussion on navigating change, leveraging AI, and strengthening resilience as a leader in today’s fast-moving world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2353</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/50903a09b66b2726c932fdd57dacb731.jpg"/><itunes:episode>189</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Eo 188: Five big lessons I learned in 5 years:</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eo-188-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years--69654632</link><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast , I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private executive &amp; personal coaching practice in a very special Coaching Corner episode.    We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week.  Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons in business, leadership and coaching that you can take away for your journey as well.   I also tease a big announcement that's forthcoming.   It's a very special episode, so tune in!  The Culture Soup Podcast  streams in 70 countries and on all your favorite platforms.   Ask Google, Siri, Spotify or Alexa to play the latest episode.  Stream now: https://lnkd.in/g-35qzbs  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #PodsofLinkedIn]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bqQ0ZVuVJnY</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2024 15:33:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654632/cbr_bqq0zvuvjny.mp3" length="1988013" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4bb71c6b-9df5-43a4-99d4-439306122277/4bb71c6b-9df5-43a4-99d4-439306122277.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4bb71c6b-9df5-43a4-99d4-439306122277/4bb71c6b-9df5-43a4-99d4-439306122277.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4bb71c6b-9df5-43a4-99d4-439306122277/4bb71c6b-9df5-43a4-99d4-439306122277.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast , I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private executive &amp;amp; personal coaching practice in a very special Coaching Corner episode....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast , I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private executive &amp; personal coaching practice in a very special Coaching Corner episode.    We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week.  Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons in business, leadership and coaching that you can take away for your journey as well.   I also tease a big announcement that's forthcoming.   It's a very special episode, so tune in!  The Culture Soup Podcast  streams in 70 countries and on all your favorite platforms.   Ask Google, Siri, Spotify or Alexa to play the latest episode.  Stream now: https://lnkd.in/g-35qzbs  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #PodsofLinkedIn]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>125</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 187:  Five big lessons I learned in 5 years: The Coaching Corner w/ L. Michelle Smith (made with</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith-made-with--69660299</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith--60063016  In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice. We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week. Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons that you can take away for your journey as well. I also tease a big announcement that's forth coming. It's a special episode, so tune in!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">UZb0hPCQVxA</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 19:25:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660299/cbr_uzb0hpcqvxa.mp3" length="34545069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37f29eb5-bcac-4a1e-97e7-0100048d91e2/37f29eb5-bcac-4a1e-97e7-0100048d91e2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37f29eb5-bcac-4a1e-97e7-0100048d91e2/37f29eb5-bcac-4a1e-97e7-0100048d91e2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/37f29eb5-bcac-4a1e-97e7-0100048d91e2/37f29eb5-bcac-4a1e-97e7-0100048d91e2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith--60063016  In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith--60063016  In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice. We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week. Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons that you can take away for your journey as well. I also tease a big announcement that's forth coming. It's a special episode, so tune in!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2160</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 187:  Five big lessons I learned in 5 years: The Coaching Corner w/ L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith--60063016</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice. We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week. Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons that you can take away for your journey as well. I also tease a big announcement that's forth coming. It's a special episode, so tune in!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/132590847/ep-187-five-big-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 18:40:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60063016/tcsp_coaching_coarner_ep_187_5_16_24_1_19_pm.mp3" length="51817452" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2066dd46-db2d-472f-acff-bf712b86d097/2066dd46-db2d-472f-acff-bf712b86d097.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2066dd46-db2d-472f-acff-bf712b86d097/2066dd46-db2d-472f-acff-bf712b86d097.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/2066dd46-db2d-472f-acff-bf712b86d097/2066dd46-db2d-472f-acff-bf712b86d097.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice. We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice. We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week. Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons that you can take away for your journey as well. I also tease a big announcement that's forth coming. It's a special episode, so tune in!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2159</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 187: 5 Lessons I learned in 5 Years: The Coaching Corner w/ L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-187-5-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith--60062439</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice.  We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week.  Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons that you can take away for your journey as well.  I also tease a big announcement that's forth coming. It's a special episode, so tune in!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/132590621/ep-187-5-lessons-i-learned-in-5-years-the-coaching-corner-w-l-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 17:43:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60062439/tcsp_coaching_corner_ep_187.mp3" length="84327444" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3a778238-5a56-493a-93ad-db6adf4b7d39/3a778238-5a56-493a-93ad-db6adf4b7d39.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3a778238-5a56-493a-93ad-db6adf4b7d39/3a778238-5a56-493a-93ad-db6adf4b7d39.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/3a778238-5a56-493a-93ad-db6adf4b7d39/3a778238-5a56-493a-93ad-db6adf4b7d39.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice.  We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, I take time to reflect on 5 lessons I've learned over the past five years of running my professional private coaching practice.  We are celebrating NSC Coaching's 5th anniversary all this month, and we are also observing International Coaching Week.  Listen for what I learned along this journey so far about perseverance, determination, focus, relationships and other important lessons that you can take away for your journey as well.  I also tease a big announcement that's forth coming. It's a special episode, so tune in!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2109</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episode>187</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Rung isn’t broken. YOU are, Sis.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rung-isn-t-broken-you-are-sis--69703293</link><description><![CDATA[In essence, here's the motivation behind my mission: bridging the gap between science and culture.  Let me illustrate how the workings of our minds play a pivotal role. It all begins in our minds. Understanding the intricacies of our brain function and its profound influence on our actions in various settings can empower us to excel, even when faced with formidable odds.  The reality is that women, particularly those of color and individuals on the margins, grapple with unique challenges compounded by political dynamics and toxicity. These hurdles can be surmounted by grasping the fundamental science underpinning them:  When we are depleted and discontent, our capacity to thrive diminishes.  It's as straightforward as that.  So, the key lies in discovering what brings us joy, how to preserve our energy—this is our strategy for maneuvering through spaces where we may feel marginalized, lest...  We seek out environments that nurture us. Period.  #PositivePsychology #Neuroscience #BodyBudget #WomenLeaders]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">UdGASLdvNVs</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 01:42:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703293/cbr_udgasldvnvs.mp3" length="1524909" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec6ca8f6-2712-4c1b-8b61-20f820dd7aa5/ec6ca8f6-2712-4c1b-8b61-20f820dd7aa5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec6ca8f6-2712-4c1b-8b61-20f820dd7aa5/ec6ca8f6-2712-4c1b-8b61-20f820dd7aa5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ec6ca8f6-2712-4c1b-8b61-20f820dd7aa5/ec6ca8f6-2712-4c1b-8b61-20f820dd7aa5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In essence, here's the motivation behind my mission: bridging the gap between science and culture.  Let me illustrate how the workings of our minds play a pivotal role. It all begins in our minds. Understanding the intricacies of our brain function...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In essence, here's the motivation behind my mission: bridging the gap between science and culture.  Let me illustrate how the workings of our minds play a pivotal role. It all begins in our minds. Understanding the intricacies of our brain function and its profound influence on our actions in various settings can empower us to excel, even when faced with formidable odds.  The reality is that women, particularly those of color and individuals on the margins, grapple with unique challenges compounded by political dynamics and toxicity. These hurdles can be surmounted by grasping the fundamental science underpinning them:  When we are depleted and discontent, our capacity to thrive diminishes.  It's as straightforward as that.  So, the key lies in discovering what brings us joy, how to preserve our energy—this is our strategy for maneuvering through spaces where we may feel marginalized, lest...  We seek out environments that nurture us. Period.  #PositivePsychology #Neuroscience #BodyBudget #WomenLeaders]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>96</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TSCP: Conversation with a Coach w/Valorie Burton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tscp-conversation-with-a-coach-w-valorie-burton--69701614</link><description><![CDATA[In 2019, I did what many corporate types would call "the unthinkable."  I walked away from opportunities at a Fortune 10 after being "surplussed" without a job lined up. Sure, I had opportunities externally. Yes, I had a seedling of a business that I had started, but I wanted to take the time to think through my next step methodically.  I had a mission that only a few were aware of, and that drove me to seek out the one thing that I needed to activate it.   Could I do it and remain in corporate?  I had interested organizations telling me that I could do both-pursue my calling to author books and speak across the country and internationally and work for them.  But I knew that would eventually cause friction. I'd lived it already.  That one piece was missing that would activate my mission, and a scroll through Instagram and an ad from a longtime sisterfriend and former client would ultimately become the the gateway to my destiny.  I let that sisterfriend turn the tables on me this week, and I thought it would be great to finally share my story: how I went from there...to here, five years later with a thriving, global executive and personal coaching and consulting practice, a publishing journey that has been extraordinary and the speaker tour that began in 2015 and has yet to end.  What took me from a 25+ year-long career in strategic communication, agency side, agency owner, and client side to here?  I pass Valorie Burton, MAPP, MCC the mic on my show, The Culture Soup Podcast  as she featured me in her global preview call for The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. That is where I earned my certification that would tee me up for credentialing at the world's most respected coaching organizations, International Coaching Federation. I began with her Coach Training Intensive (CTI).   So it's befitting that I allowed Valorie to throw back the covers on my purpose-driven story.  My pen as my sword, my speaking as my munitions, evidence-based coaching, I discovered, would ultimately become my armor.  Join me and Val for this inspiring and powerful conversation about what it actually takes to take on coaching as a profession in this special, extended video edition of The Culture Soup Podcast  brought to you in part by The CaPP Institute. We're continuing to celebrate the five years anniversary of NSC Coaching, and six years for the podcast with this exclusive rebroadcast of "Conversation with a Coach", and it streams everywhere Thursday afternoon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">njNkt9kh_7Y</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:15:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69701614/cbr_njnkt9kh_7y.mp3" length="62309037" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e61f0030-b90e-4a3f-b2d1-e02ae0167b78/e61f0030-b90e-4a3f-b2d1-e02ae0167b78.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e61f0030-b90e-4a3f-b2d1-e02ae0167b78/e61f0030-b90e-4a3f-b2d1-e02ae0167b78.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e61f0030-b90e-4a3f-b2d1-e02ae0167b78/e61f0030-b90e-4a3f-b2d1-e02ae0167b78.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 2019, I did what many corporate types would call "the unthinkable."  I walked away from opportunities at a Fortune 10 after being "surplussed" without a job lined up. Sure, I had opportunities externally. Yes, I had a seedling of a business that I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In 2019, I did what many corporate types would call "the unthinkable."  I walked away from opportunities at a Fortune 10 after being "surplussed" without a job lined up. Sure, I had opportunities externally. Yes, I had a seedling of a business that I had started, but I wanted to take the time to think through my next step methodically.  I had a mission that only a few were aware of, and that drove me to seek out the one thing that I needed to activate it.   Could I do it and remain in corporate?  I had interested organizations telling me that I could do both-pursue my calling to author books and speak across the country and internationally and work for them.  But I knew that would eventually cause friction. I'd lived it already.  That one piece was missing that would activate my mission, and a scroll through Instagram and an ad from a longtime sisterfriend and former client would ultimately become the the gateway to my destiny.  I let that sisterfriend turn the tables on me this week, and I thought it would be great to finally share my story: how I went from there...to here, five years later with a thriving, global executive and personal coaching and consulting practice, a publishing journey that has been extraordinary and the speaker tour that began in 2015 and has yet to end.  What took me from a 25+ year-long career in strategic communication, agency side, agency owner, and client side to here?  I pass Valorie Burton, MAPP, MCC the mic on my show, The Culture Soup Podcast  as she featured me in her global preview call for The Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. That is where I earned my certification that would tee me up for credentialing at the world's most respected coaching organizations, International Coaching Federation. I began with her Coach Training Intensive (CTI).   So it's befitting that I allowed Valorie to throw back the covers on my purpose-driven story.  My pen as my sword, my speaking as my munitions, evidence-based coaching, I discovered, would ultimately become my armor.  Join me and Val for this inspiring and powerful conversation about what it actually takes to take on coaching as a profession in this special, extended video edition of The Culture Soup Podcast  brought to you in part by The CaPP Institute. We're continuing to celebrate the five years anniversary of NSC Coaching, and six years for the podcast with this exclusive rebroadcast of "Conversation with a Coach", and it streams everywhere Thursday afternoon.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3895</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Want to hear more about Coach L.’s fourth book project?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/want-to-hear-more-about-coach-l-s-fourth-book-project--69657357</link><description><![CDATA[How about more about her time in Atlanta with the Executive Leadership Council’s C-Suite Academy, their conversation about how crucial P&amp;L ownership is to their leadership ascension to the C-Suite?   Or her book signing in Atlanta? It’s all here in this bonus edition of TCSP.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">jtsum2IHrVQ</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:22:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657357/cbr_jtsum2ihrvq.mp3" length="1090221" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7de34602-bbf5-4f65-957b-0d078853bcdf/7de34602-bbf5-4f65-957b-0d078853bcdf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7de34602-bbf5-4f65-957b-0d078853bcdf/7de34602-bbf5-4f65-957b-0d078853bcdf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7de34602-bbf5-4f65-957b-0d078853bcdf/7de34602-bbf5-4f65-957b-0d078853bcdf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How about more about her time in Atlanta with the Executive Leadership Council’s C-Suite Academy, their conversation about how crucial P&amp;amp;L ownership is to their leadership ascension to the C-Suite?   Or her book signing in Atlanta? It’s all here...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How about more about her time in Atlanta with the Executive Leadership Council’s C-Suite Academy, their conversation about how crucial P&amp;L ownership is to their leadership ascension to the C-Suite?   Or her book signing in Atlanta? It’s all here in this bonus edition of TCSP.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>69</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Saying the quiet part out loud about ERGs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-ergs--69654629</link><description><![CDATA[SHE’S BAAAAA-AAACK   Coach L says the quiet part out loud about…. employee resource groups or ERGs.  It’s what Black people say to each other, but never say in mixed company.   The Culture Soup Podcast is streaming again, this time with a fresh new Coaching Corner episode.   In this episode called  The Catch Up, we will discuss the historic roots of attitudes surrounding Black people “gathering,” and how many of those feelings may have been passed down generation over generation thanks to epicgenetics.   Let’s talk trauma without saying trauma, shall we?   She shares more in the new segment called The Nugget that will leave you thinking deeper than you thought you could about subjects that seem so surface.  You will hear this and so much more about what the practice has been up to since July of last year— book projects, DISC, how you can get involved and more.  This fresh new episode is streaming right now wherever you get your podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ag4kj0nlHeM</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:01:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654629/cbr_ag4kj0nlhem.mp3" length="1396653" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4821e7e8-932a-423c-a062-c331eaa23f25/4821e7e8-932a-423c-a062-c331eaa23f25.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4821e7e8-932a-423c-a062-c331eaa23f25/4821e7e8-932a-423c-a062-c331eaa23f25.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4821e7e8-932a-423c-a062-c331eaa23f25/4821e7e8-932a-423c-a062-c331eaa23f25.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SHE’S BAAAAA-AAACK   Coach L says the quiet part out loud about…. employee resource groups or ERGs.  It’s what Black people say to each other, but never say in mixed company.   The Culture Soup Podcast is streaming again, this time with a fresh new...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SHE’S BAAAAA-AAACK   Coach L says the quiet part out loud about…. employee resource groups or ERGs.  It’s what Black people say to each other, but never say in mixed company.   The Culture Soup Podcast is streaming again, this time with a fresh new Coaching Corner episode.   In this episode called  The Catch Up, we will discuss the historic roots of attitudes surrounding Black people “gathering,” and how many of those feelings may have been passed down generation over generation thanks to epicgenetics.   Let’s talk trauma without saying trauma, shall we?   She shares more in the new segment called The Nugget that will leave you thinking deeper than you thought you could about subjects that seem so surface.  You will hear this and so much more about what the practice has been up to since July of last year— book projects, DISC, how you can get involved and more.  This fresh new episode is streaming right now wherever you get your podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>88</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 186. The Coaching Corner: The Catch Up w/ L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-186-the-coaching-corner-the-catch-up-w-l-michelle-smith--58965311</link><description><![CDATA[Where have I been?  What have I been up to, you ask?  This episode will catch you up, and drop some Nuggets that you probably weren't expecting.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/131383540/ep-185-the-coaching-corner-the-catch-up-w-l-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:18:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/58965311/tcsp_the_catch_up_3_7_24_4_11_pm.mp3" length="48083405" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e958bd0-f2b9-4e33-894f-e0a5af6e239f/7e958bd0-f2b9-4e33-894f-e0a5af6e239f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e958bd0-f2b9-4e33-894f-e0a5af6e239f/7e958bd0-f2b9-4e33-894f-e0a5af6e239f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/7e958bd0-f2b9-4e33-894f-e0a5af6e239f/7e958bd0-f2b9-4e33-894f-e0a5af6e239f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Where have I been?  What have I been up to, you ask?  This episode will catch you up, and drop some Nuggets that you probably weren't expecting.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Where have I been?  What have I been up to, you ask?  This episode will catch you up, and drop some Nuggets that you probably weren't expecting.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2004</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episode>185</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy Anyway w/ Coach L. &amp; Dr. Jeff</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-anyway-w-coach-l-dr-jeff--69699940</link><description><![CDATA[This event was previously recorded live.  If you are interested in having Dr. Jeff and Coach L. visit your organization to speak or host workshops related to the power of positive emotion to help you lead through challenging times, or perhaps you'd like to look into Coaching + Counseling one on one  or group sessions, follow this link: https://nsccoaching.info/CoachLandDrJeff   #ExecutiveCoaching #Counseling #Therapy #HappyAnyway #PositivePsychology]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cKSY_vIYur4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:53:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699940/cbr_cksy_viyur4.mp3" length="36485037" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a4f3a09-6fa6-4840-86cb-cdbd11ce8917/2a4f3a09-6fa6-4840-86cb-cdbd11ce8917.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a4f3a09-6fa6-4840-86cb-cdbd11ce8917/2a4f3a09-6fa6-4840-86cb-cdbd11ce8917.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2a4f3a09-6fa6-4840-86cb-cdbd11ce8917/2a4f3a09-6fa6-4840-86cb-cdbd11ce8917.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This event was previously recorded live.  If you are interested in having Dr. Jeff and Coach L. visit your organization to speak or host workshops related to the power of positive emotion to help you lead through challenging times, or perhaps you'd...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This event was previously recorded live.  If you are interested in having Dr. Jeff and Coach L. visit your organization to speak or host workshops related to the power of positive emotion to help you lead through challenging times, or perhaps you'd like to look into Coaching + Counseling one on one  or group sessions, follow this link: https://nsccoaching.info/CoachLandDrJeff   #ExecutiveCoaching #Counseling #Therapy #HappyAnyway #PositivePsychology]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2281</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What to do now as 2023 comes to a close</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-do-now-as-2023-comes-to-a-close--69699949</link><description><![CDATA[How can you finish the year strong with less than 3 weeks to go?  Coach L. has some suggestions based in neuroscience, and it will help you to begin the new year with intentionality.  Take a watch!  If you want support with finishing strong this year  and starting 2024 with intention, sign up for the SOAR 1:1 Coaching Intensive.    Here's a glimpse of what you'll experience:  Discover Your True Self: Explore your personality through the DISC and Character Strengths Assessment, uncovering unique qualities that set you apart as a leader.  Set Tangible Goals: Solidify your vision and break it down into clear, actionable goals using SMART Action Exercises—empowering you to make bold decisions aligned with your aspirations. Success demands more than visualization; it requires commitment and relentless action. Coach L. Michelle Smith is committed to holding you accountable every step of the way, driving you towards greatness.  Our mission is to empower you to embrace change, find your footing amidst the chaos, and steer your future towards greatness. Your journey begins with a simple YES.  Are you ready to unlock your full potential? Take action today, and together, we'll script your success story.  Simply respond to this email [post]  with a YES to embark on this transformative journey.  I believe in your capabilities, and we're committed to helping you surpass even your own expectations. Time for change is now, and we're here to walk this path with you.  By the way, we have only 7 experiences available, and they'll move fast. Only seven slots are open.  Don't miss out—reply now and unleash your true potential. Your success story awaits!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bG2UJzSWUZQ</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:02:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699949/cbr_bg2ujzswuzq.mp3" length="1348269" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/efeaa612-95f7-44f6-a936-210d7911ec94/efeaa612-95f7-44f6-a936-210d7911ec94.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/efeaa612-95f7-44f6-a936-210d7911ec94/efeaa612-95f7-44f6-a936-210d7911ec94.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/efeaa612-95f7-44f6-a936-210d7911ec94/efeaa612-95f7-44f6-a936-210d7911ec94.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can you finish the year strong with less than 3 weeks to go?  Coach L. has some suggestions based in neuroscience, and it will help you to begin the new year with intentionality.  Take a watch!  If you want support with finishing strong this year...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can you finish the year strong with less than 3 weeks to go?  Coach L. has some suggestions based in neuroscience, and it will help you to begin the new year with intentionality.  Take a watch!  If you want support with finishing strong this year  and starting 2024 with intention, sign up for the SOAR 1:1 Coaching Intensive.    Here's a glimpse of what you'll experience:  Discover Your True Self: Explore your personality through the DISC and Character Strengths Assessment, uncovering unique qualities that set you apart as a leader.  Set Tangible Goals: Solidify your vision and break it down into clear, actionable goals using SMART Action Exercises—empowering you to make bold decisions aligned with your aspirations. Success demands more than visualization; it requires commitment and relentless action. Coach L. Michelle Smith is committed to holding you accountable every step of the way, driving you towards greatness.  Our mission is to empower you to embrace change, find your footing amidst the chaos, and steer your future towards greatness. Your journey begins with a simple YES.  Are you ready to unlock your full potential? Take action today, and together, we'll script your success story.  Simply respond to this email [post]  with a YES to embark on this transformative journey.  I believe in your capabilities, and we're committed to helping you surpass even your own expectations. Time for change is now, and we're here to walk this path with you.  By the way, we have only 7 experiences available, and they'll move fast. Only seven slots are open.  Don't miss out—reply now and unleash your true potential. Your success story awaits!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>85</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>the culture of work life balance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-of-work-life-balance--69656832</link><description><![CDATA[the culture of work life balance]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fEkAwoq1TRE</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:06:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656832/cbr_fekawoq1tre.mp3" length="1464237" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59ec7790-adae-4d67-904a-a66d7bd335c9/59ec7790-adae-4d67-904a-a66d7bd335c9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59ec7790-adae-4d67-904a-a66d7bd335c9/59ec7790-adae-4d67-904a-a66d7bd335c9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/59ec7790-adae-4d67-904a-a66d7bd335c9/59ec7790-adae-4d67-904a-a66d7bd335c9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>the culture of work life balance</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[the culture of work life balance]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>92</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Yes Please! ATL Book Tour: Treat Sponsors &amp; Mentors Like Suitors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/yes-please-atl-book-tour-treat-sponsors-mentors-like-suitors--69699944</link><description><![CDATA[Yes Please! ATL Book Tour: Treat Sponsors &amp; Mentors Like Suitors]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">iVuhmIxSDfo</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jul 2023 19:53:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699944/cbr_ivuhmixsdfo.mp3" length="5650221" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbffb3d7-de7c-4f70-afb9-6722b2115c58/bbffb3d7-de7c-4f70-afb9-6722b2115c58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbffb3d7-de7c-4f70-afb9-6722b2115c58/bbffb3d7-de7c-4f70-afb9-6722b2115c58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbffb3d7-de7c-4f70-afb9-6722b2115c58/bbffb3d7-de7c-4f70-afb9-6722b2115c58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Yes Please! ATL Book Tour: Treat Sponsors &amp;amp; Mentors Like Suitors</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Yes Please! ATL Book Tour: Treat Sponsors &amp; Mentors Like Suitors]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>354</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Join us for A C-Suite Chat on The Culture Soup Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/join-us-for-a-c-suite-chat-on-the-culture-soup-podcast--69660294</link><description><![CDATA[We're kicking off a series that will take us into fall...  The Culture Soup Podcast presents A C-Suite Chat, where we highlight voices from my new book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.   This episode, we are featuring Dr. Kecia M. Kelly, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer at one of the largest healthcare networks in the nation.  Dr. Kelly and I discuss intentional happiness as a way to weather the sometimes stormy road to the C-Suite and how it is an imperative to continue that intentionality while occupying the post.   We also look at how to combat the isolation that one can feel as well as delve into the issue of trust that looms for women, but especially Black women as they are on the path.  Join us for the live video stream here on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.  You can also watch on Apple Podcasts and listen wherever great podcasts stream.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">uVLnlzsrkAo</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 20:56:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660294/cbr_uvlnlzsrkao.mp3" length="498093" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/df598fcd-40e9-4d97-b81d-7194f84c2420/df598fcd-40e9-4d97-b81d-7194f84c2420.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/df598fcd-40e9-4d97-b81d-7194f84c2420/df598fcd-40e9-4d97-b81d-7194f84c2420.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/df598fcd-40e9-4d97-b81d-7194f84c2420/df598fcd-40e9-4d97-b81d-7194f84c2420.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're kicking off a series that will take us into fall...  The Culture Soup Podcast presents A C-Suite Chat, where we highlight voices from my new book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.   This episode, we are featuring Dr. Kecia...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're kicking off a series that will take us into fall...  The Culture Soup Podcast presents A C-Suite Chat, where we highlight voices from my new book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.   This episode, we are featuring Dr. Kecia M. Kelly, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer at one of the largest healthcare networks in the nation.  Dr. Kelly and I discuss intentional happiness as a way to weather the sometimes stormy road to the C-Suite and how it is an imperative to continue that intentionality while occupying the post.   We also look at how to combat the isolation that one can feel as well as delve into the issue of trust that looms for women, but especially Black women as they are on the path.  Join us for the live video stream here on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.  You can also watch on Apple Podcasts and listen wherever great podcasts stream.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>32</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 184: Yes Please! DFW Book Signing at BLACKLIT w/Leah Frazier (Guest Host)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-184-yes-please-dfw-book-signing-at-blacklit-w-leah-frazier-guest-host--69699945</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-184-yes-please-dfw-book-signing-at-bl  This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast(r) and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for today's show.  It is a replay of the DFW Book Signing for Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  It was recorded before a live audience. Listen to part one of the Fireside chat between myself and Leah and then tune in to Part 2 on TCSP After The Show, exclusively on Apple Podcasts.  It includes more of the conversation, my reading from the book and the Q&amp;A, which took a surprising and delightful turn.  TCSP After the Show is available on a subscription basis.  Subscribe today!  #YesPleaseBook #TCSPAfterTheShow #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">I-I6qvApemE</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:22:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699945/cbr_i_i6qvapeme.mp3" length="35889069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f6524028-25a5-472f-9c36-b5259d3a937a/f6524028-25a5-472f-9c36-b5259d3a937a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f6524028-25a5-472f-9c36-b5259d3a937a/f6524028-25a5-472f-9c36-b5259d3a937a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f6524028-25a5-472f-9c36-b5259d3a937a/f6524028-25a5-472f-9c36-b5259d3a937a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-184-yes-please-dfw-book-signing-at-bl  This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast(r) and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for today's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-184-yes-please-dfw-book-signing-at-bl  This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast(r) and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for today's show.  It is a replay of the DFW Book Signing for Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  It was recorded before a live audience. Listen to part one of the Fireside chat between myself and Leah and then tune in to Part 2 on TCSP After The Show, exclusively on Apple Podcasts.  It includes more of the conversation, my reading from the book and the Q&amp;A, which took a surprising and delightful turn.  TCSP After the Show is available on a subscription basis.  Subscribe today!  #YesPleaseBook #TCSPAfterTheShow #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2244</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 184: Yes Please! DFW Book Signing at BLACKLIT w/Leah Frazier (Guest Host)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-184-yes-please-dfw-book-signing-at-blacklit-w-leah-frazier-guest-host--55497626</link><description><![CDATA[This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast(r) and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for today's show.  It is a replay of the DFW Book Signing for Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  It was recorded before a live audience. Listen to part one of the Fireside chat between myself and Leah and then tune in to Part 2 on TCSP After The Show, exclusively on Apple Podcasts.  It includes more of the conversation, my reading from the book and the Q&amp;A, which took a surprising and delightful turn.  TCSP After the Show is available on a subscription basis.  Subscribe today!  #YesPleaseBook #TCSPAfterTheShow #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/102750939/ep-184-yes-please-dfw-book-signing-at-blacklit-wleah-frazier-guest-host/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55497626/ep_184_yes_please_dfw_book_signing_6_28_23_3_03_pm.mp3" length="53825537" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/95811d45-13cf-4540-b148-3e8f69ae2e58/95811d45-13cf-4540-b148-3e8f69ae2e58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/95811d45-13cf-4540-b148-3e8f69ae2e58/95811d45-13cf-4540-b148-3e8f69ae2e58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/95811d45-13cf-4540-b148-3e8f69ae2e58/95811d45-13cf-4540-b148-3e8f69ae2e58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast(r) and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for today's show.  It is a replay of the DFW Book Signing for Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast(r) and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for today's show.  It is a replay of the DFW Book Signing for Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  It was recorded before a live audience. Listen to part one of the Fireside chat between myself and Leah and then tune in to Part 2 on TCSP After The Show, exclusively on Apple Podcasts.  It includes more of the conversation, my reading from the book and the Q&amp;A, which took a surprising and delightful turn.  TCSP After the Show is available on a subscription basis.  Subscribe today!  #YesPleaseBook #TCSPAfterTheShow #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2243</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a63e8871f14f47012c204a9a9a799bc.jpg"/><itunes:episode>184</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>"America's Psychologist" Dr. Jeff Gardere, Special Guest on The Culture Soup Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-psychologist-dr-jeff-gardere-special-guest-on-the-culture-soup-podcast--69656837</link><description><![CDATA[Just 2 more days until the worldwide release of my next book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  I'm in such deep gratitude to "America's Psychologist" Dr. Jeff Gardere, the licensed, clinical psychologist for endorsing my book by penning the foreword.   Some of you know the powerful impact that having a therapist and a coach in your corner makes on your leadership ascent.  Well, now you have them both in one book.   Even more importantly, having the credibility of this PhD behind me really drives home the point that evidence-based and science-backed approaches really are the key to overcoming the unique challenges that women and women of color experience on their way to and even in the C-Suite.  Join us and my wonderful guest host, Condace Pressley of WSB-TV Atlanta Thursday at 7 p.m. CT.   Be sure to RSVP for the event on LinkedIn and join us there and even on Youtube and Facebook for this special episode!  RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/gdJ54dWj  P.S.  Hey, DFW—have you reserved your spot at the book signing and discussion with Coach L. and WFAA-TV's Cleo Greene?  Join us in person at BLACKLIT Books on Friday night! Get your free ticket at lmichellesmith.com/yesplease.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aNgUDV2wLHw</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:41:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656837/cbr_angudv2wlhw.mp3" length="1084845" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbca3dd4-decf-4632-8a86-bf5744aee78b/fbca3dd4-decf-4632-8a86-bf5744aee78b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbca3dd4-decf-4632-8a86-bf5744aee78b/fbca3dd4-decf-4632-8a86-bf5744aee78b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fbca3dd4-decf-4632-8a86-bf5744aee78b/fbca3dd4-decf-4632-8a86-bf5744aee78b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Just 2 more days until the worldwide release of my next book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  I'm in such deep gratitude to "America's Psychologist" Dr. Jeff Gardere, the licensed, clinical psychologist for endorsing my book by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Just 2 more days until the worldwide release of my next book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  I'm in such deep gratitude to "America's Psychologist" Dr. Jeff Gardere, the licensed, clinical psychologist for endorsing my book by penning the foreword.   Some of you know the powerful impact that having a therapist and a coach in your corner makes on your leadership ascent.  Well, now you have them both in one book.   Even more importantly, having the credibility of this PhD behind me really drives home the point that evidence-based and science-backed approaches really are the key to overcoming the unique challenges that women and women of color experience on their way to and even in the C-Suite.  Join us and my wonderful guest host, Condace Pressley of WSB-TV Atlanta Thursday at 7 p.m. CT.   Be sure to RSVP for the event on LinkedIn and join us there and even on Youtube and Facebook for this special episode!  RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/gdJ54dWj  P.S.  Hey, DFW—have you reserved your spot at the book signing and discussion with Coach L. and WFAA-TV's Cleo Greene?  Join us in person at BLACKLIT Books on Friday night! Get your free ticket at lmichellesmith.com/yesplease.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>68</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Award-winning, Atlanta Journalist Guest Hosts The Culture Soup Podcast to Launch Yes Please!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/award-winning-atlanta-journalist-guest-hosts-the-culture-soup-podcast-to-launch-yes-please--69656827</link><description><![CDATA[Join the Live Multistream on Jun 15!  It's hard to believe that there are only 3 more days until the worldwide release of my next book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite!  And you want to know how real it's getting? I spent the morning with two of my favorite people, preparing for the multi-streaming event on Thursday, launch day, Jun 15.   Isn't it awesome when your friends show up to support you??  I'm speaking about none other than my friend, awarding winning Atlanta journalist, Condace Pressley and "America's Psychologist" Dr. Jeff Gardere. And it is so cool to see that they are as excited as I am...not simply to be the guest host and featured guest on my show, The Culture Soup Podcast  , but to be a part of something significant: a book written by one of the nation's handful of credentialed female executive &amp; personal coaches of color with evidence-based solutions FOR women of color.   We see women leaders write solely from their experience, but we haven't seen women leaders, especially those of color beckon science to support their leadership aspirations against the harrowing odds of microaggressions, bias, politics and other obstacles that come in the way of their journey to the C-Suite.  It will be here soon! So be sure to RSVP for the event on LinkedIn and join us there and even on Youtube and Facebook for this special episode! https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7070109386995630080/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">gF681y5hvvI</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:44:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656827/cbr_gf681y5hvvi.mp3" length="580269" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d67e3209-d14c-4b56-b97f-6549dd7288b8/d67e3209-d14c-4b56-b97f-6549dd7288b8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d67e3209-d14c-4b56-b97f-6549dd7288b8/d67e3209-d14c-4b56-b97f-6549dd7288b8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d67e3209-d14c-4b56-b97f-6549dd7288b8/d67e3209-d14c-4b56-b97f-6549dd7288b8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the Live Multistream on Jun 15!  It's hard to believe that there are only 3 more days until the worldwide release of my next book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite!  And you want to know how real it's getting? I spent the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the Live Multistream on Jun 15!  It's hard to believe that there are only 3 more days until the worldwide release of my next book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite!  And you want to know how real it's getting? I spent the morning with two of my favorite people, preparing for the multi-streaming event on Thursday, launch day, Jun 15.   Isn't it awesome when your friends show up to support you??  I'm speaking about none other than my friend, awarding winning Atlanta journalist, Condace Pressley and "America's Psychologist" Dr. Jeff Gardere. And it is so cool to see that they are as excited as I am...not simply to be the guest host and featured guest on my show, The Culture Soup Podcast  , but to be a part of something significant: a book written by one of the nation's handful of credentialed female executive &amp; personal coaches of color with evidence-based solutions FOR women of color.   We see women leaders write solely from their experience, but we haven't seen women leaders, especially those of color beckon science to support their leadership aspirations against the harrowing odds of microaggressions, bias, politics and other obstacles that come in the way of their journey to the C-Suite.  It will be here soon! So be sure to RSVP for the event on LinkedIn and join us there and even on Youtube and Facebook for this special episode! https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:7070109386995630080/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 182: Yes Please! We Need Allyship to Get Us to the C-Suite Pt 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-182-yes-please-we-need-allyship-to-get-us-to-the-c-suite-pt-2--69699943</link><description><![CDATA[Ever finally get that sponsor and your high hopes are dashed because they just didn't deliver?  My conversation with Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp; Development and DEI expert and a voice in my upcoming book Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite...we delve into the idea of sponsors who just aren't cutting the mustard and more reasons why Black women are stalled on their way to the C-Suite in droves.  Check out part 2 of my conversation, and be sure to preorder the Kindle version of the book on Amazon leading up to pub day on Jun 15.    Also, don't miss next week's episode where special guest host Condace Pressley of WSB-TV in Atlanta turns the mic around on me and special gues Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's Psychologist for a lively conversation about the book!  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #YesPleaseBook #WomenLeaders]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aRgfA3OpkcE</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:07:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699943/cbr_argfa3opkce.mp3" length="53796909" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/349f6d56-ea75-4642-87b4-0a3cd1499b37/349f6d56-ea75-4642-87b4-0a3cd1499b37.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/349f6d56-ea75-4642-87b4-0a3cd1499b37/349f6d56-ea75-4642-87b4-0a3cd1499b37.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/349f6d56-ea75-4642-87b4-0a3cd1499b37/349f6d56-ea75-4642-87b4-0a3cd1499b37.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever finally get that sponsor and your high hopes are dashed because they just didn't deliver?  My conversation with Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp;amp; Development and DEI expert and a voice in my upcoming book Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever finally get that sponsor and your high hopes are dashed because they just didn't deliver?  My conversation with Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp; Development and DEI expert and a voice in my upcoming book Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite...we delve into the idea of sponsors who just aren't cutting the mustard and more reasons why Black women are stalled on their way to the C-Suite in droves.  Check out part 2 of my conversation, and be sure to preorder the Kindle version of the book on Amazon leading up to pub day on Jun 15.    Also, don't miss next week's episode where special guest host Condace Pressley of WSB-TV in Atlanta turns the mic around on me and special gues Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's Psychologist for a lively conversation about the book!  #TheCultureSoupPodcast #YesPleaseBook #WomenLeaders]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3363</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Yes Please! We Need AllyShip to Get Us to the C-Suite. Pt 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/yes-please-we-need-allyship-to-get-us-to-the-c-suite-pt-1--69699952</link><description><![CDATA[I grabbed some much needed catch-time with my friend Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp; Development and DEI Expert to talk about themes from my upcoming book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  He is one of the expert voices in the book, and we discuss the pitfalls of sponsorship, especially for Black women and other women of color and what allies can do to step up fill these crucial gaps.  We get pretty specific too.  I hope you're ready.   #Sponsorship #LeadershipDevelopment #BlackWomen]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">k-rMdP8BIZY</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 08:19:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699952/cbr_k_rmdp8bizy.mp3" length="63941037" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7af80bab-1b55-495c-b7bf-4104bfaf8c1b/7af80bab-1b55-495c-b7bf-4104bfaf8c1b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7af80bab-1b55-495c-b7bf-4104bfaf8c1b/7af80bab-1b55-495c-b7bf-4104bfaf8c1b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7af80bab-1b55-495c-b7bf-4104bfaf8c1b/7af80bab-1b55-495c-b7bf-4104bfaf8c1b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I grabbed some much needed catch-time with my friend Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp;amp; Development and DEI Expert to talk about themes from my upcoming book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  He is one of the expert voices in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I grabbed some much needed catch-time with my friend Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp; Development and DEI Expert to talk about themes from my upcoming book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  He is one of the expert voices in the book, and we discuss the pitfalls of sponsorship, especially for Black women and other women of color and what allies can do to step up fill these crucial gaps.  We get pretty specific too.  I hope you're ready.   #Sponsorship #LeadershipDevelopment #BlackWomen]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3997</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 181: Yes Please! We Need Allyship to Get to the C-Suite</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-181-yes-please-we-need-allyship-to-get-to-the-c-suite--69660303</link><description><![CDATA[I grabbed some much needed catch-time with my friend Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp; Development and DEI Expert to talk about themes from my upcoming book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  He is one of the expert voices in the book, and we discuss the pitfalls of sponsorship, especially for Black women and other women of color and what allies can do to step up fill these crucial gaps.  We get pretty specific too.  I hope you're ready.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">RUdMJWnPN80</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 18:38:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660303/cbr_rudmjwnpn80.mp3" length="32016045" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2c9aa47f-0049-42db-aee0-e6fab1783774/2c9aa47f-0049-42db-aee0-e6fab1783774.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2c9aa47f-0049-42db-aee0-e6fab1783774/2c9aa47f-0049-42db-aee0-e6fab1783774.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2c9aa47f-0049-42db-aee0-e6fab1783774/2c9aa47f-0049-42db-aee0-e6fab1783774.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I grabbed some much needed catch-time with my friend Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp;amp; Development and DEI Expert to talk about themes from my upcoming book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  He is one of the expert voices in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I grabbed some much needed catch-time with my friend Dr. Christopher Butts, Learning &amp; Development and DEI Expert to talk about themes from my upcoming book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite.  He is one of the expert voices in the book, and we discuss the pitfalls of sponsorship, especially for Black women and other women of color and what allies can do to step up fill these crucial gaps.  We get pretty specific too.  I hope you're ready.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2001</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Clearing your mind and giving yourself grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearing-your-mind-and-giving-yourself-grace--69703297</link><description><![CDATA[Clearing your mind and giving yourself grace]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">y-HcXiwQ9I0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 20:42:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703297/cbr_y_hcxiwq9i0.mp3" length="1446957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d18e2831-05d1-429f-8211-d85179848fd8/d18e2831-05d1-429f-8211-d85179848fd8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d18e2831-05d1-429f-8211-d85179848fd8/d18e2831-05d1-429f-8211-d85179848fd8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d18e2831-05d1-429f-8211-d85179848fd8/d18e2831-05d1-429f-8211-d85179848fd8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Clearing your mind and giving yourself grace</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Clearing your mind and giving yourself grace]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>91</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unlock Leadership Potential with AI!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlock-leadership-potential-with-ai--69699950</link><description><![CDATA[Wield weapons of mass innovation.   Your opportunity is now more than ever.  According to McKinsey, AI can increase operating margins by up to 50%. Gain data-driven insights, streamline operations, and personalize customer experiences. Foster innovation and creativity. No matter your industry,  you can do this!   Let's strategize how to integrate AI into your leadership journey. Book a session now!     #AIForLeadership #FutureOfWork #UnlockYourPotential [Source: McKinsey Global Institute] #LeadershipExcellence #ArtificialIntelligence #ProfessionalGrowth #BossMoves]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2b-b47IcbXs</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 20:24:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699950/cbr_2b_b47icbxs.mp3" length="2342061" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9f40f98-d089-4e34-ab13-9aca1284fd1c/b9f40f98-d089-4e34-ab13-9aca1284fd1c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9f40f98-d089-4e34-ab13-9aca1284fd1c/b9f40f98-d089-4e34-ab13-9aca1284fd1c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b9f40f98-d089-4e34-ab13-9aca1284fd1c/b9f40f98-d089-4e34-ab13-9aca1284fd1c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wield weapons of mass innovation.   Your opportunity is now more than ever.  According to McKinsey, AI can increase operating margins by up to 50%. Gain data-driven insights, streamline operations, and personalize customer experiences. Foster...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wield weapons of mass innovation.   Your opportunity is now more than ever.  According to McKinsey, AI can increase operating margins by up to 50%. Gain data-driven insights, streamline operations, and personalize customer experiences. Foster innovation and creativity. No matter your industry,  you can do this!   Let's strategize how to integrate AI into your leadership journey. Book a session now!     #AIForLeadership #FutureOfWork #UnlockYourPotential [Source: McKinsey Global Institute] #LeadershipExcellence #ArtificialIntelligence #ProfessionalGrowth #BossMoves]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>147</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Clearing your mind and giving yourself grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearing-your-mind-and-giving-yourself-grace--69699941</link><description><![CDATA[High-performing leaders, are you doing too much?  At some point, calming your mind and giving yourself grace is paramount to moving forward.  It may seem counter intuitive to stop...take a pause...in order to move forward.  But neuroscience shows us that this is exactly what we need to do.  Here's a little about my story of when life was lifeing hard. Can you relate?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">EtDkDMTcq4s</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 16:39:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699941/cbr_etdkdmtcq4s.mp3" length="1446957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1c52650-350b-48b0-80b4-e9fa8a121514/e1c52650-350b-48b0-80b4-e9fa8a121514.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1c52650-350b-48b0-80b4-e9fa8a121514/e1c52650-350b-48b0-80b4-e9fa8a121514.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e1c52650-350b-48b0-80b4-e9fa8a121514/e1c52650-350b-48b0-80b4-e9fa8a121514.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>High-performing leaders, are you doing too much?  At some point, calming your mind and giving yourself grace is paramount to moving forward.  It may seem counter intuitive to stop...take a pause...in order to move forward.  But neuroscience shows us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[High-performing leaders, are you doing too much?  At some point, calming your mind and giving yourself grace is paramount to moving forward.  It may seem counter intuitive to stop...take a pause...in order to move forward.  But neuroscience shows us that this is exactly what we need to do.  Here's a little about my story of when life was lifeing hard. Can you relate?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>91</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast: Ep 180 Got a sponsor, now what?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-ep-180-got-a-sponsor-now-what--69699942</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone is so concerned about getting that elusive sponsor, but what happens after you get one?   I talk about it with Dr. Diana B. Allen, women-in-tech empowerment advocate and senior cyber security expert in part 2 of our conversation which began in Ep 177.   We get down to business with this conversation, and you won’t want to miss it. It will stream live on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and TheCultureSoup.com Thursday and the audio will stream wherever you get you podcasts.   Also, if you are on Apple Podcasts, don’t forget to subscribe to our bonus content called TCSP After the Show &amp; Duets. We’ll be posting another one of our favorite shows to the archive with a guest we all know and love.   Subscribe to find out who it is. One hint—-he can find out all about your great granddaddy and where your people originated. It’s a classic.  Check it out!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">HiHhZ843-is</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 09:08:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699942/cbr_hihhz843_is.mp3" length="85540653" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fb92a7dc-d2c3-462b-b587-3df3f9f40185/fb92a7dc-d2c3-462b-b587-3df3f9f40185.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fb92a7dc-d2c3-462b-b587-3df3f9f40185/fb92a7dc-d2c3-462b-b587-3df3f9f40185.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fb92a7dc-d2c3-462b-b587-3df3f9f40185/fb92a7dc-d2c3-462b-b587-3df3f9f40185.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone is so concerned about getting that elusive sponsor, but what happens after you get one?   I talk about it with Dr. Diana B. Allen, women-in-tech empowerment advocate and senior cyber security expert in part 2 of our conversation which began...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone is so concerned about getting that elusive sponsor, but what happens after you get one?   I talk about it with Dr. Diana B. Allen, women-in-tech empowerment advocate and senior cyber security expert in part 2 of our conversation which began in Ep 177.   We get down to business with this conversation, and you won’t want to miss it. It will stream live on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and TheCultureSoup.com Thursday and the audio will stream wherever you get you podcasts.   Also, if you are on Apple Podcasts, don’t forget to subscribe to our bonus content called TCSP After the Show &amp; Duets. We’ll be posting another one of our favorite shows to the archive with a guest we all know and love.   Subscribe to find out who it is. One hint—-he can find out all about your great granddaddy and where your people originated. It’s a classic.  Check it out!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5347</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>ARCHIVED EP: The Human Genome Makes Us All The Same w/ Dr. Henry L. Gates, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/archived-ep-the-human-genome-makes-us-all-the-same-w-dr-henry-l-gates-jr--53824007</link><description><![CDATA[Let's take a look back at my conversation with one f the world's most loved historians, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.  This takes us back to Episode 51 where we discuss his hit show Finding Your Roots and his journey to the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/96388055/archived-ep-the-human-genome-makes-us-all-the-same-w-dr-henry-l-gates-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 15:53:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53824007/dr_gates_final.mp3" length="75141016" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/988bd024-79f5-45bb-964c-b086d03c1510/988bd024-79f5-45bb-964c-b086d03c1510.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/988bd024-79f5-45bb-964c-b086d03c1510/988bd024-79f5-45bb-964c-b086d03c1510.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/988bd024-79f5-45bb-964c-b086d03c1510/988bd024-79f5-45bb-964c-b086d03c1510.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let's take a look back at my conversation with one f the world's most loved historians, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.  This takes us back to Episode 51 where we discuss his hit show Finding Your Roots and his journey to the show.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's take a look back at my conversation with one f the world's most loved historians, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.  This takes us back to Episode 51 where we discuss his hit show Finding Your Roots and his journey to the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2349</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>I've got a sponsor now what?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-ve-got-a-sponsor-now-what--69654641</link><description><![CDATA[What happens after you make it into the room?  Everyone is so concerned about getting that elusive sponsor, but what happens after you get one?    I talk about it with Dr. Diana B. Allen, women-in-tech empowerment advocate and senior cyber security expert in part 2 of our conversation which began in Ep 177.    We get down to business with this conversation, and you won't want to miss it.  It will stream live on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and TheCultureSoup.com Thursday and the audio will stream wherever you get you podcasts.    Also, if you are on Apple Podcast, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content called TCSP After the Show &amp; Duets.  We'll be posting another one of our favorite shows to the archive with a guest we all know and love.  Subscribe to find out who it is.  One hint—-he can find out all about your great granddaddy and where your people originated.  It's a classic.  Check it out!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0nnz1I7EaFY</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 16:30:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654641/cbr_0nnz1i7eafy.mp3" length="587181" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f95f608-25dc-40e2-8e4a-25355f5134b3/2f95f608-25dc-40e2-8e4a-25355f5134b3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f95f608-25dc-40e2-8e4a-25355f5134b3/2f95f608-25dc-40e2-8e4a-25355f5134b3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/2f95f608-25dc-40e2-8e4a-25355f5134b3/2f95f608-25dc-40e2-8e4a-25355f5134b3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens after you make it into the room?  Everyone is so concerned about getting that elusive sponsor, but what happens after you get one?    I talk about it with Dr. Diana B. Allen, women-in-tech empowerment advocate and senior cyber security...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens after you make it into the room?  Everyone is so concerned about getting that elusive sponsor, but what happens after you get one?    I talk about it with Dr. Diana B. Allen, women-in-tech empowerment advocate and senior cyber security expert in part 2 of our conversation which began in Ep 177.    We get down to business with this conversation, and you won't want to miss it.  It will stream live on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and TheCultureSoup.com Thursday and the audio will stream wherever you get you podcasts.    Also, if you are on Apple Podcast, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content called TCSP After the Show &amp; Duets.  We'll be posting another one of our favorite shows to the archive with a guest we all know and love.  Subscribe to find out who it is.  One hint—-he can find out all about your great granddaddy and where your people originated.  It's a classic.  Check it out!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How a compliment can kill your confidence P</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-compliment-can-kill-your-confidence-p--69699948</link><description><![CDATA[When you're outnumbered and singled out daily, it can kill your confidence...  Even when being singled out comes in the form of a compliment.  WATCH as I reassure women and women of color that even something as seemly benign as a compliment can work on your mindset in a negative way.  We have to recognize the issue in order to deal with it, and many times this confidence killer that is all about perceptions and can lead to perfectionism can not only distract us from our true focus at work, but can have an adverse effect on our self image.  Yes, even a compliment...in the workplace.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">CSAKZZh0rjs</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 19:09:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699948/cbr_csakzzh0rjs.mp3" length="3418413" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce3e91be-e929-4eac-ad6d-57a29ae1615e/ce3e91be-e929-4eac-ad6d-57a29ae1615e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce3e91be-e929-4eac-ad6d-57a29ae1615e/ce3e91be-e929-4eac-ad6d-57a29ae1615e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ce3e91be-e929-4eac-ad6d-57a29ae1615e/ce3e91be-e929-4eac-ad6d-57a29ae1615e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When you're outnumbered and singled out daily, it can kill your confidence...  Even when being singled out comes in the form of a compliment.  WATCH as I reassure women and women of color that even something as seemly benign as a compliment can work...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you're outnumbered and singled out daily, it can kill your confidence...  Even when being singled out comes in the form of a compliment.  WATCH as I reassure women and women of color that even something as seemly benign as a compliment can work on your mindset in a negative way.  We have to recognize the issue in order to deal with it, and many times this confidence killer that is all about perceptions and can lead to perfectionism can not only distract us from our true focus at work, but can have an adverse effect on our self image.  Yes, even a compliment...in the workplace.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>214</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#TBT: The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 152 w/ Denyce Graves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbt-the-culture-soup-podcast-ep-152-w-denyce-graves--69699954</link><description><![CDATA[Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the board of Opera America. One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation of which I am an advisory board member, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  It’s on this throwback episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2_9pgvLM5Uw</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2023 05:44:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699954/cbr_2_9pgvlm5uw.mp3" length="39130029" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8cb6fe1b-3fc6-4ee6-ae34-3488857552d2/8cb6fe1b-3fc6-4ee6-ae34-3488857552d2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8cb6fe1b-3fc6-4ee6-ae34-3488857552d2/8cb6fe1b-3fc6-4ee6-ae34-3488857552d2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8cb6fe1b-3fc6-4ee6-ae34-3488857552d2/8cb6fe1b-3fc6-4ee6-ae34-3488857552d2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the board of Opera America. One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation of which I am an advisory board member, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  It’s on this throwback episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2446</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 179: #TBT What's Black about Opera with Denyce Graves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-179-tbt-what-s-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves--69699960</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-179-tbt-whats-black-about-opera-with-  Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the board of Opera America. One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation of which I am an advisory board member, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  It’s on this throwback episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">bPPgzBsgwBI</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:21:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699960/cbr_bppgzbsgwbi.mp3" length="39249069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f2ef03e-7cf1-4d52-8c69-f89364828034/0f2ef03e-7cf1-4d52-8c69-f89364828034.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f2ef03e-7cf1-4d52-8c69-f89364828034/0f2ef03e-7cf1-4d52-8c69-f89364828034.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f2ef03e-7cf1-4d52-8c69-f89364828034/0f2ef03e-7cf1-4d52-8c69-f89364828034.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-179-tbt-whats-black-about-opera-with-  Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-179-tbt-whats-black-about-opera-with-  Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the board of Opera America. One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation of which I am an advisory board member, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  It’s on this throwback episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2454</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 179: #TBT What's Black about Opera with Denyce Graves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-179-tbt-what-s-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves--53664350</link><description><![CDATA[Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the board of Opera America. One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation of which I am an advisory board member, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  It’s on this throwback episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/95971988/ep-179-tbt-whats-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53664350/ep_152_what_s_black_about_opera_with_denyce_graves_full_episode.mp3" length="39241906" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/106e51a9-ec73-4cee-a3d5-7add697177ed/106e51a9-ec73-4cee-a3d5-7add697177ed.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/106e51a9-ec73-4cee-a3d5-7add697177ed/106e51a9-ec73-4cee-a3d5-7add697177ed.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/sounder/106e51a9-ec73-4cee-a3d5-7add697177ed/106e51a9-ec73-4cee-a3d5-7add697177ed.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's talk CULTURE...and when I say culture--I mean the ARTS!  I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes as I wrap up a year-long engagement with one of my favorite clients, Lyric Opera Chicago and round the corner on my last term on the board of Opera America. One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation of which I am an advisory board member, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  It’s on this throwback episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2453</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episode>179</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 178 Storytelling, Causes &amp; Coaching</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-ep-178-storytelling-causes-coaching--69703296</link><description><![CDATA[You probably saw the huge dustup over the two phenomenal women's NCAA basketball players who engaged in the same kind of trash talking that men do in sports and somehow wound up trending for days.  ...and how one player was held to a different standard?  Some would argue that even the First Lady stepped it in.  Why was all of this even a topic of conversation?  I discuss this issue along with other hot topics in personal development, advocacy and cause-driven storytelling with one of my "Day Ones," Lola Vinson, professional women's personal development coach and communications expert.  Join us on Thursday for The Culture Soup Podcast, live here on LinkedIn and across all my socials as well as streaming everywhere you get your fine podcasts--ask Spotify, Alexa or Siri to play the show.   They've got ya! #womensleadership #personalcoaching #womensissues #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">yuXEOQhZc58</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:45:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703296/cbr_yuxeoqhzc58.mp3" length="34469037" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0beb4659-d3e0-40da-9b19-6e0321542854/0beb4659-d3e0-40da-9b19-6e0321542854.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0beb4659-d3e0-40da-9b19-6e0321542854/0beb4659-d3e0-40da-9b19-6e0321542854.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0beb4659-d3e0-40da-9b19-6e0321542854/0beb4659-d3e0-40da-9b19-6e0321542854.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You probably saw the huge dustup over the two phenomenal women's NCAA basketball players who engaged in the same kind of trash talking that men do in sports and somehow wound up trending for days.  ...and how one player was held to a different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You probably saw the huge dustup over the two phenomenal women's NCAA basketball players who engaged in the same kind of trash talking that men do in sports and somehow wound up trending for days.  ...and how one player was held to a different standard?  Some would argue that even the First Lady stepped it in.  Why was all of this even a topic of conversation?  I discuss this issue along with other hot topics in personal development, advocacy and cause-driven storytelling with one of my "Day Ones," Lola Vinson, professional women's personal development coach and communications expert.  Join us on Thursday for The Culture Soup Podcast, live here on LinkedIn and across all my socials as well as streaming everywhere you get your fine podcasts--ask Spotify, Alexa or Siri to play the show.   They've got ya! #womensleadership #personalcoaching #womensissues #TheCultureSoupPodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2155</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When storytelling, coaching and cause collide...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-storytelling-coaching-and-cause-collide--69660307</link><description><![CDATA[You probably saw the huge dustup over the two phenomenal women's NCAA basketball players who engaged in the same kind of trash talking that men do in sports and somehow wound up trending for days.  ...and how one player was held to a different standard?  Some would argue that even the First Lady stepped it in.  Why was all of this even a topic of conversation?  I discuss this issue along with other hot topics in personal development, advocacy and cause-driven storytelling with one of my "Day Ones," Lola Vinson, professional women's personal development coach and communications expert.  Join us on Thursday for The Culture Soup Podcast, live here on LinkedIn and across all my socials as well as streaming everywhere you get your fine podcasts--ask Spotify, Alexa or Sire to play the show.  They've got ya!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">QnxqmRLXmKs</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:30:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660307/cbr_qnxqmrlxmks.mp3" length="519981" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0806fae-40f0-4648-ad78-d89c8d0d4ad7/a0806fae-40f0-4648-ad78-d89c8d0d4ad7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0806fae-40f0-4648-ad78-d89c8d0d4ad7/a0806fae-40f0-4648-ad78-d89c8d0d4ad7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0806fae-40f0-4648-ad78-d89c8d0d4ad7/a0806fae-40f0-4648-ad78-d89c8d0d4ad7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You probably saw the huge dustup over the two phenomenal women's NCAA basketball players who engaged in the same kind of trash talking that men do in sports and somehow wound up trending for days.  ...and how one player was held to a different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You probably saw the huge dustup over the two phenomenal women's NCAA basketball players who engaged in the same kind of trash talking that men do in sports and somehow wound up trending for days.  ...and how one player was held to a different standard?  Some would argue that even the First Lady stepped it in.  Why was all of this even a topic of conversation?  I discuss this issue along with other hot topics in personal development, advocacy and cause-driven storytelling with one of my "Day Ones," Lola Vinson, professional women's personal development coach and communications expert.  Join us on Thursday for The Culture Soup Podcast, live here on LinkedIn and across all my socials as well as streaming everywhere you get your fine podcasts--ask Spotify, Alexa or Sire to play the show.  They've got ya!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 177: What really happens when women  leaders get sponsorship?  Pt 1 w/ Dr. Diana B. Allen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-177-what-really-happens-when-women-leaders-get-sponsorship-pt-1-w-dr-diana-b-allen--69660304</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-177-what-really-happens-when-women-le  Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.    That isn't the issue.    It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.    There is also some discrepancies in titles between the genders.    Both become obstacles for women leaders who are looking to walk in their power in rooms and at tables as they aspire to E- and C-Suite roles.    That's a preview of just a couple of the findings in new research from Dr. Diana B. Allen, Empowerment Champion and Senior Cyber Security Expert. She is also yet another of my fantastic ELC Strategic Pathways sisters.    Catch part one on of her episode of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday!   #podcastsofLinkedin #womenintech #womenleaders]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">p1mQK3Pi5sc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 01:21:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660304/cbr_p1mqk3pi5sc.mp3" length="34065069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68710c15-c24e-47e3-894e-a93179fcb64c/68710c15-c24e-47e3-894e-a93179fcb64c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68710c15-c24e-47e3-894e-a93179fcb64c/68710c15-c24e-47e3-894e-a93179fcb64c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/68710c15-c24e-47e3-894e-a93179fcb64c/68710c15-c24e-47e3-894e-a93179fcb64c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-177-what-really-happens-when-women-le  Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.    That isn't the issue.    It's that once women have sponsors, what...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-177-what-really-happens-when-women-le  Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.    That isn't the issue.    It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.    There is also some discrepancies in titles between the genders.    Both become obstacles for women leaders who are looking to walk in their power in rooms and at tables as they aspire to E- and C-Suite roles.    That's a preview of just a couple of the findings in new research from Dr. Diana B. Allen, Empowerment Champion and Senior Cyber Security Expert. She is also yet another of my fantastic ELC Strategic Pathways sisters.    Catch part one on of her episode of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday!   #podcastsofLinkedin #womenintech #womenleaders]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2130</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 177: What really happens when women  leaders get sponsorship?  Pt 1 w/ Dr. Diana B. Allen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-177-what-really-happens-when-women-leaders-get-sponsorship-pt-1-w-dr-diana-b-allen--53397521</link><description><![CDATA[Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.    That isn't the issue.    It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.    There is also some discrepancies in titles between the genders.    Both become obstacles for women leaders who are looking to walk in their power in rooms and at tables as they aspire to E- and C-Suite roles.    That's a preview of just a couple of the findings in new research from Dr. Diana B. Allen, Empowerment Champion and Senior Cyber Security Expert. She is also yet another of my fantastic ELC Strategic Pathways sisters.    Catch part one on of her episode of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday!   #podcastsofLinkedin #womenintech #womenleaders]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/95222920/ep-177-what-really-happens-when-women-leaders-get-sponsorship-pt-1-w-dr-diana-b-allen/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 01:05:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53397521/tcsp_ep_177_d_allen.mp3" length="85161189" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.    That isn't the issue.    It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.    There is also some discrepancies in titles...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.    That isn't the issue.    It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.    There is also some discrepancies in titles between the genders.    Both become obstacles for women leaders who are looking to walk in their power in rooms and at tables as they aspire to E- and C-Suite roles.    That's a preview of just a couple of the findings in new research from Dr. Diana B. Allen, Empowerment Champion and Senior Cyber Security Expert. She is also yet another of my fantastic ELC Strategic Pathways sisters.    Catch part one on of her episode of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday!   #podcastsofLinkedin #womenintech #womenleaders]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2129</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episode>177</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP EP 177: Why really happens when women leaders get sponsorship?  Pt I TEASER 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-177-why-really-happens-when-women-leaders-get-sponsorship-pt-i-teaser-2--69660305</link><description><![CDATA[Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.  That isn't the issue.  It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.  There is also some discrepancies in titles between the genders.  Both become obstacles for women leaders who are looking to walk in their power in rooms and at tables as they aspire to E- and C-Suite roles.  That's a preview of just a couple of the findings in new research from Dr. Diana B. Allen, Empowerment Champion and Senior Cyber Security Expert. She is also yet another of my fantastic ELC Strategic Pathways sisters.  Catch part one on of her episode of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday!  #podcastsofLinkedin #womenintech #womenleaders]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">rkPJ3CQsNTk</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:47:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660305/cbr_rkpj3cqsntk.mp3" length="1593261" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f576798c-52b7-491a-bbbe-1341d7ca2ee9/f576798c-52b7-491a-bbbe-1341d7ca2ee9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f576798c-52b7-491a-bbbe-1341d7ca2ee9/f576798c-52b7-491a-bbbe-1341d7ca2ee9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f576798c-52b7-491a-bbbe-1341d7ca2ee9/f576798c-52b7-491a-bbbe-1341d7ca2ee9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.  That isn't the issue.  It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.  There is also some discrepancies in titles between the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Women+ leaders in tech have access to sponsors, at the same rate as their male counterparts.  That isn't the issue.  It's that once women have sponsors, what happens next is often very different.  There is also some discrepancies in titles between the genders.  Both become obstacles for women leaders who are looking to walk in their power in rooms and at tables as they aspire to E- and C-Suite roles.  That's a preview of just a couple of the findings in new research from Dr. Diana B. Allen, Empowerment Champion and Senior Cyber Security Expert. She is also yet another of my fantastic ELC Strategic Pathways sisters.  Catch part one on of her episode of The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday!  #podcastsofLinkedin #womenintech #womenleaders]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>100</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Calling on your confidence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/calling-on-your-confidence--69702518</link><description><![CDATA[It's time you bossed up.  In business, your confidence has to come from somewhere, and it isn't just a feeling you have about yourself inside.  It's the proof. That's what should power your affirmations to make your brain begin to believe and learn it.  WATCH: Coach L. Michelle discusses three factors that will help you call on your confidence when you step in rooms that can be a bit intimidating.  Also, we're getting very close to the release of her new book: Yes Please! Keep watching for the cover reveal, and go to https://lnkd.in/getCUGv6 to learn more about the title.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">qPlsp5Gw29Q</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:30:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702518/cbr_qplsp5gw29q.mp3" length="1916589" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24ab811b-4ae2-4fc6-afec-819341a66e79/24ab811b-4ae2-4fc6-afec-819341a66e79.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24ab811b-4ae2-4fc6-afec-819341a66e79/24ab811b-4ae2-4fc6-afec-819341a66e79.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/24ab811b-4ae2-4fc6-afec-819341a66e79/24ab811b-4ae2-4fc6-afec-819341a66e79.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's time you bossed up.  In business, your confidence has to come from somewhere, and it isn't just a feeling you have about yourself inside.  It's the proof. That's what should power your affirmations to make your brain begin to believe and learn...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's time you bossed up.  In business, your confidence has to come from somewhere, and it isn't just a feeling you have about yourself inside.  It's the proof. That's what should power your affirmations to make your brain begin to believe and learn it.  WATCH: Coach L. Michelle discusses three factors that will help you call on your confidence when you step in rooms that can be a bit intimidating.  Also, we're getting very close to the release of her new book: Yes Please! Keep watching for the cover reveal, and go to https://lnkd.in/getCUGv6 to learn more about the title.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>120</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 176: What should Leaders Consider Now?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now--69699961</link><description><![CDATA[ICYMI:  The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 176: What Should Leaders Consider Now?  In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.   #psychologicalsafety #inclusiveleadership #podcasts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">eVpXzF4ByUU</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 06:08:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699961/cbr_evpxzf4byuu.mp3" length="57828909" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35614c21-6b31-470d-9c80-a9cb32170d15/35614c21-6b31-470d-9c80-a9cb32170d15.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35614c21-6b31-470d-9c80-a9cb32170d15/35614c21-6b31-470d-9c80-a9cb32170d15.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/35614c21-6b31-470d-9c80-a9cb32170d15/35614c21-6b31-470d-9c80-a9cb32170d15.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>ICYMI:  The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 176: What Should Leaders Consider Now?  In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp;amp; psychological safety expert...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ICYMI:  The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 176: What Should Leaders Consider Now?  In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.   #psychologicalsafety #inclusiveleadership #podcasts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3615</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 176: What Should Leaders Consider Now?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now--69702523</link><description><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  Join us everywhere podcasts play, and live across all of my social platforms.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.   #psychologicalsafety #inclusiveleadership #podcasts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">QhYXAgxaidA</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 10:01:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702523/cbr_qhyxagxaida.mp3" length="81507885" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62d0133e-e5fe-4650-9574-1d2442b807f2/62d0133e-e5fe-4650-9574-1d2442b807f2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62d0133e-e5fe-4650-9574-1d2442b807f2/62d0133e-e5fe-4650-9574-1d2442b807f2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62d0133e-e5fe-4650-9574-1d2442b807f2/62d0133e-e5fe-4650-9574-1d2442b807f2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp;amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  Join us everywhere podcasts play, and live across all of my social platforms.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.   #psychologicalsafety #inclusiveleadership #podcasts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5095</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 176: What should Leaders Consider Now w/Sacha Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-w-sacha-thompson--69703295</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-  In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">UNu74hryeg4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:24:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703295/cbr_unu74hryeg4.mp3" length="37041069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a892dc5-b2f5-4bf2-a866-d122155d1d33/1a892dc5-b2f5-4bf2-a866-d122155d1d33.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a892dc5-b2f5-4bf2-a866-d122155d1d33/1a892dc5-b2f5-4bf2-a866-d122155d1d33.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1a892dc5-b2f5-4bf2-a866-d122155d1d33/1a892dc5-b2f5-4bf2-a866-d122155d1d33.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-  In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp;amp; psychological...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-  In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2316</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 176: What should Leaders Consider Now w/Sacha Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-w-sacha-thompson--53237665</link><description><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/94833450/ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-wsacha-thompson/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:41:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53237665/ep_176_s_thompson.mp3" length="92604251" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp;amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?  I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, ACC the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy about it.  Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS. Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2315</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a8aef2feefaca30ca4e789b2d3bb6905.jpg"/><itunes:episode>176</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 176: What should leaders consider now? w/ Sacha Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-w-sacha-thompson--69662412</link><description><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?    I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women's Leadership Academy about it.  Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don't forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS.  Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">yzRki0YfUXc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 23:01:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662412/cbr_yzrki0yfuxc.mp3" length="1556397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/691a3a1e-3c4d-42b4-a94b-cc390ee194ea/691a3a1e-3c4d-42b4-a94b-cc390ee194ea.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/691a3a1e-3c4d-42b4-a94b-cc390ee194ea/691a3a1e-3c4d-42b4-a94b-cc390ee194ea.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/691a3a1e-3c4d-42b4-a94b-cc390ee194ea/691a3a1e-3c4d-42b4-a94b-cc390ee194ea.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?    I speak to inclusive leadership &amp;amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?    I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women's Leadership Academy about it.  Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don't forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS.  Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>98</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 176: What should leaders consider now? w/ Sacha Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-176-what-should-leaders-consider-now-w-sacha-thompson--69662409</link><description><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?    I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women's Leadership Academy about it.    Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don't forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS.  Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">_RokzFy3hco</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:04:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662409/cbr_rokzfy3hco.mp3" length="552237" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d52f116f-3435-4470-a2f6-1d69fff6b32e/d52f116f-3435-4470-a2f6-1d69fff6b32e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d52f116f-3435-4470-a2f6-1d69fff6b32e/d52f116f-3435-4470-a2f6-1d69fff6b32e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d52f116f-3435-4470-a2f6-1d69fff6b32e/d52f116f-3435-4470-a2f6-1d69fff6b32e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?    I speak to inclusive leadership &amp;amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this current touch-and-go environment, both economically and socially, what should leaders consider now?    I speak to inclusive leadership &amp; psychological safety expert Sacha Thompson, the founder of The Equity Equation and faculty member of SOAR Women's Leadership Academy about it.    Join us Thursday March 16, streaming everywhere podcasts play, and live at noon across all of my social platforms.  And don't forget to subscribe to the bonus content, TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS.  Sacha and I are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated...and we have a little Soror talk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast Ep 175: Mastering the Middle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-ep-175-mastering-the-middle--69703298</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast, Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/Adrion Porter  Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.  Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll at lmichellesmith.com/soar.  PLUS: Catch a special preview of our bonus, subscription content TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS!  #GenX #podcasts #SOARAcademy]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">sbC847wHFRQ</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:19:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703298/cbr_sbc847whfrq.mp3" length="41892909" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd3c9618-d33a-44be-8863-56faf0cadbd1/dd3c9618-d33a-44be-8863-56faf0cadbd1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd3c9618-d33a-44be-8863-56faf0cadbd1/dd3c9618-d33a-44be-8863-56faf0cadbd1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd3c9618-d33a-44be-8863-56faf0cadbd1/dd3c9618-d33a-44be-8863-56faf0cadbd1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast, Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/Adrion Porter  Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast, Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/Adrion Porter  Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.  Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll at lmichellesmith.com/soar.  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Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll at lmichellesmith.com/soar.  PLUS: Catch a special preview of our bonus, subscription content TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS!  #GenX #podcasts #SOARAcademy]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4xjeT8krElM</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:04:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699959/cbr_4xjet8krelm.mp3" length="41957805" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfe58c92-eff1-40ac-964e-b627589f9f5e/cfe58c92-eff1-40ac-964e-b627589f9f5e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfe58c92-eff1-40ac-964e-b627589f9f5e/cfe58c92-eff1-40ac-964e-b627589f9f5e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cfe58c92-eff1-40ac-964e-b627589f9f5e/cfe58c92-eff1-40ac-964e-b627589f9f5e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast, Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/Adrion Porter  Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast, Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/Adrion Porter  Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.  Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll at lmichellesmith.com/soar.  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Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll at lmichellesmith.com/soar.  We stream everywhere fine podcasts are found, and catch us LIVE on Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter at Noon CT.  PLUS: Catch a special preview of our bonus, subscription content TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS!  #GenX  #podcasts #SOARAcademy]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2jCHE2JcX4s</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:07:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699953/cbr_2jche2jcx4s.mp3" length="3332397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5803eec7-aec7-4854-a6d5-829dd89ecd3d/5803eec7-aec7-4854-a6d5-829dd89ecd3d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5803eec7-aec7-4854-a6d5-829dd89ecd3d/5803eec7-aec7-4854-a6d5-829dd89ecd3d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5803eec7-aec7-4854-a6d5-829dd89ecd3d/5803eec7-aec7-4854-a6d5-829dd89ecd3d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mid-career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.  Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll at lmichellesmith.com/soar.  We stream everywhere fine podcasts are found, and catch us LIVE on Linkedin, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter at Noon CT.  PLUS: Catch a special preview of our bonus, subscription content TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS!  #GenX  #podcasts #SOARAcademy]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>209</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/ Adrion Porter TEASE #2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-porter-tease-2--69656835</link><description><![CDATA[You may not be unhappy.  You may just be a GenXer.  Science tells us that happy people are successful people.  That's positive psychology.  But what is the "happiness U curve"?  Gen X expert @Adrion Porter joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast to share what it is and how it impacts those of us "in the middle" of life and career.  The episode is streaming audio across all podcast platforms and will stream video live across my YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and IG handles at noon.    Be sure to catch it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Ia8Zibq_Tlk</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 17:01:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656835/cbr_ia8zibq_tlk.mp3" length="1381677" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cc267926-a415-41f2-a4f8-0f4873b8a077/cc267926-a415-41f2-a4f8-0f4873b8a077.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cc267926-a415-41f2-a4f8-0f4873b8a077/cc267926-a415-41f2-a4f8-0f4873b8a077.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cc267926-a415-41f2-a4f8-0f4873b8a077/cc267926-a415-41f2-a4f8-0f4873b8a077.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You may not be unhappy.  You may just be a GenXer.  Science tells us that happy people are successful people.  That's positive psychology.  But what is the "happiness U curve"?  Gen X expert @Adrion Porter joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast to share...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You may not be unhappy.  You may just be a GenXer.  Science tells us that happy people are successful people.  That's positive psychology.  But what is the "happiness U curve"?  Gen X expert @Adrion Porter joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast to share what it is and how it impacts those of us "in the middle" of life and career.  The episode is streaming audio across all podcast platforms and will stream video live across my YouTube, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and IG handles at noon.    Be sure to catch it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>87</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/ Adrion Porter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-porter--69699946</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-por  Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.    So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.   Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.    He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll.  Have you done that yet?   Chop chop!   lmichellesmith.com/soar  Adrion joins Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.  PLUS: Subscribe to our bonus content! Brand new episodes of TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS is avaiable beginning  Mar 9.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2Hsgf0iZjY0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:22:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699946/cbr_2hsgf0izjy0.mp3" length="37009197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/092d86fa-5036-4f3d-9f95-607fc6873a97/092d86fa-5036-4f3d-9f95-607fc6873a97.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/092d86fa-5036-4f3d-9f95-607fc6873a97/092d86fa-5036-4f3d-9f95-607fc6873a97.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/092d86fa-5036-4f3d-9f95-607fc6873a97/092d86fa-5036-4f3d-9f95-607fc6873a97.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-por  Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.    So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-por  Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.    So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.   Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.    He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll.  Have you done that yet?   Chop chop!   lmichellesmith.com/soar  Adrion joins Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.  PLUS: Subscribe to our bonus content! Brand new episodes of TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS is avaiable beginning  Mar 9.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2314</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/ Adrion Porter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-porter--53148158</link><description><![CDATA[Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.    So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.   Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.    He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll.  Have you done that yet?   Chop chop!   lmichellesmith.com/soar  Adrion joins Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.  PLUS: Subscribe to our bonus content! Brand new episodes of TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS is avaiable beginning  Mar 9.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/94585818/ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-porter/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:29:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53148158/ep_175_a_porter.mp3" length="37005073" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.    So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.    So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.   Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.    He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll.  Have you done that yet?   Chop chop!   lmichellesmith.com/soar  Adrion joins Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.  PLUS: Subscribe to our bonus content! Brand new episodes of TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS is avaiable beginning  Mar 9.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7daf9e7c5a3ad562b7e7dea97c1ad6c0.jpg"/><itunes:episode>175</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>ATTENTION ALL APPLE PODCAST SUBSCRIBERS!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/attention-all-apple-podcast-subscribers--69657362</link><description><![CDATA[TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS is HERE!  Beginning today, you will be able to subscribe to gated content from the show. In fact, the conversations may surprise you. Since most of my shows spur additional conversation about some of the most random things, I intend to share. Introducing TCSP After the Show and DUETS.   This week, we feature conversations that happened with Adrion Porter, Founder of Mid-Career Mastery and my fellow faculty member of SOAR Women's Leadership Academy. We talk about everything MUSIC, including old school hip hop and we even talk about how we might be related!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">mHavDoTQis8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:39:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657362/cbr_mhavdotqis8.mp3" length="1116717" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/34e80cca-6f46-4f0e-b0f3-ae2dce25483e/34e80cca-6f46-4f0e-b0f3-ae2dce25483e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/34e80cca-6f46-4f0e-b0f3-ae2dce25483e/34e80cca-6f46-4f0e-b0f3-ae2dce25483e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/34e80cca-6f46-4f0e-b0f3-ae2dce25483e/34e80cca-6f46-4f0e-b0f3-ae2dce25483e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TCSP After the Show &amp;amp; DUETS is HERE!  Beginning today, you will be able to subscribe to gated content from the show. In fact, the conversations may surprise you. Since most of my shows spur additional conversation about some of the most random...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TCSP After the Show &amp; DUETS is HERE!  Beginning today, you will be able to subscribe to gated content from the show. In fact, the conversations may surprise you. Since most of my shows spur additional conversation about some of the most random things, I intend to share. Introducing TCSP After the Show and DUETS.   This week, we feature conversations that happened with Adrion Porter, Founder of Mid-Career Mastery and my fellow faculty member of SOAR Women's Leadership Academy. We talk about everything MUSIC, including old school hip hop and we even talk about how we might be related!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>70</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 1:  After the Show  w/A Porter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-1-after-the-show-w-a-porter--69699951</link><description><![CDATA[TCSP Ep 1:  After the Show  w/A Porter]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">doms56lgw_4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 17:08:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699951/cbr_doms56lgw_4.mp3" length="6442413" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad0a9fba-96ef-4451-8afb-b47414adf307/ad0a9fba-96ef-4451-8afb-b47414adf307.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad0a9fba-96ef-4451-8afb-b47414adf307/ad0a9fba-96ef-4451-8afb-b47414adf307.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ad0a9fba-96ef-4451-8afb-b47414adf307/ad0a9fba-96ef-4451-8afb-b47414adf307.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TCSP Ep 1:  After the Show  w/A Porter</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TCSP Ep 1:  After the Show  w/A Porter]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>403</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>It's time to get real about the gremlin between your ears</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-time-to-get-real-about-the-gremlin-between-your-ears--69703301</link><description><![CDATA[Take the hocus pocus out of affirmations   Negative thoughts are hard to banish.  It takes science, and it takes commitment.  But mostly, it takes unlearning, and that means repetition and consistency.  Watch Coach L. Michelle explain what to do...and then keep doing... the moment you hear from that "itty bitty committee" in your head.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">rP_E75XVe2A</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:37:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703301/cbr_rp_e75xve2a.mp3" length="3057069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c43713cf-781a-44fe-aeb7-a619ae4ae44c/c43713cf-781a-44fe-aeb7-a619ae4ae44c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c43713cf-781a-44fe-aeb7-a619ae4ae44c/c43713cf-781a-44fe-aeb7-a619ae4ae44c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c43713cf-781a-44fe-aeb7-a619ae4ae44c/c43713cf-781a-44fe-aeb7-a619ae4ae44c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Take the hocus pocus out of affirmations   Negative thoughts are hard to banish.  It takes science, and it takes commitment.  But mostly, it takes unlearning, and that means repetition and consistency.  Watch Coach L. Michelle explain what to do...and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take the hocus pocus out of affirmations   Negative thoughts are hard to banish.  It takes science, and it takes commitment.  But mostly, it takes unlearning, and that means repetition and consistency.  Watch Coach L. Michelle explain what to do...and then keep doing... the moment you hear from that "itty bitty committee" in your head.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>192</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TRAILER: Introducing TCSP After The Show &amp; DUETS</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trailer-introducing-tcsp-after-the-show-duets--53088878</link><description><![CDATA[BONUS CONTENT IS HERE! Beginning this month, you will be able to subscribe to gated content from the show. In fact, the conversations may surprise you. Since most of my shows spur additional conversation about some of the most random things, I intend to share. Introducing TCSP After the Show and DUETS. You may have guessed what both are all about, but you'll need to subscribe and listen to the trailer to hear details. I'll give away this much: during one of them, since many of my guests are musically inclined or music fanatics (after all music is culture and deeply a part of my brand), we will pick and random tune and sing it together. After the Show... well, that's where it gets deep... or totally off the rails. We'll also have special offers on services and products including my books and unfettered access to archived episodes. Curious? There is much more to come... so stick around for more deets!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/94429249/trailer-introducing-tcsp-after-the-show-duets/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:42:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53088878/trim_032b7de2_ff29_4133_814b_2c0c0d9d63bd.mp3" length="3137087" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>BONUS CONTENT IS HERE! Beginning this month, you will be able to subscribe to gated content from the show. In fact, the conversations may surprise you. Since most of my shows spur additional conversation about some of the most random things, I intend...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[BONUS CONTENT IS HERE! Beginning this month, you will be able to subscribe to gated content from the show. In fact, the conversations may surprise you. Since most of my shows spur additional conversation about some of the most random things, I intend to share. Introducing TCSP After the Show and DUETS. You may have guessed what both are all about, but you'll need to subscribe and listen to the trailer to hear details. I'll give away this much: during one of them, since many of my guests are musically inclined or music fanatics (after all music is culture and deeply a part of my brand), we will pick and random tune and sing it together. After the Show... well, that's where it gets deep... or totally off the rails. We'll also have special offers on services and products including my books and unfettered access to archived episodes. Curious? There is much more to come... so stick around for more deets!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>196</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 175: Mastering the Middle w/ Adrion Porter TEASE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-175-mastering-the-middle-w-adrion-porter-tease--69660311</link><description><![CDATA[Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.  Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll.  Have you done that yet?    Chop chop!  Adrion joins me next Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Ry7Wyt943cM</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:36:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660311/cbr_ry7wyt943cm.mp3" length="566829" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92302bb1-0a90-4a88-8ea2-64a231994f6f/92302bb1-0a90-4a88-8ea2-64a231994f6f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92302bb1-0a90-4a88-8ea2-64a231994f6f/92302bb1-0a90-4a88-8ea2-64a231994f6f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/92302bb1-0a90-4a88-8ea2-64a231994f6f/92302bb1-0a90-4a88-8ea2-64a231994f6f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mid- career, mid life...and in the middle.  I'm talking about my generation... Gen X.  So much attention is paid to the Boomers and the Millennials and now Gen Z...but make no mistake, we are trending upward--that is when we place some intention behind it.  Next Thursday, I'm talking to fellow ELC adjunct faculty member Adrion Porter who is a Gen X expert when it comes to mastering the middle.  He is also faculty for SOAR Women's Leadership Academy and kicks off a series where I'm introducing each of my team members to you so that you'll know what to look forward to as you apply and enroll.  Have you done that yet?    Chop chop!  Adrion joins me next Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP: Ep 174: There's Data to Back What We've Known All Along w/Karrie Sullivan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-174-there-s-data-to-back-what-we-ve-known-all-along-w-karrie-sullivan--69660317</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when a fixed mindset manages a woman or a person of color?  If I told you that women and people of color tend to have growth mindsets, you may have your answer. Why that is may surprise you.  Today on The Culture Soup Podcast, I chat with Karrie Sullivan who calls herself a leadership prognosticator. She shared with me how the wheels can literally fall off the wagon if organizations do not pay attention to how growth and fixed mindsets appear in their org charts...and how women and people of color can wind up with the short end of the stick and often do.  We're streaming on all platforms now. The episode video will post to YouTube later today.  It's good to be back! #leadershipdevelopment #industrialpsychology #podcasts #culture]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ThofYlThzPc</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2023 06:47:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660317/cbr_thofylthzpc.mp3" length="35333421" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d85b7dff-f4d7-473d-95b0-35c772feb4c6/d85b7dff-f4d7-473d-95b0-35c772feb4c6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d85b7dff-f4d7-473d-95b0-35c772feb4c6/d85b7dff-f4d7-473d-95b0-35c772feb4c6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d85b7dff-f4d7-473d-95b0-35c772feb4c6/d85b7dff-f4d7-473d-95b0-35c772feb4c6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when a fixed mindset manages a woman or a person of color?  If I told you that women and people of color tend to have growth mindsets, you may have your answer. Why that is may surprise you.  Today on The Culture Soup Podcast, I chat with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when a fixed mindset manages a woman or a person of color?  If I told you that women and people of color tend to have growth mindsets, you may have your answer. Why that is may surprise you.  Today on The Culture Soup Podcast, I chat with Karrie Sullivan who calls herself a leadership prognosticator. She shared with me how the wheels can literally fall off the wagon if organizations do not pay attention to how growth and fixed mindsets appear in their org charts...and how women and people of color can wind up with the short end of the stick and often do.  We're streaming on all platforms now. The episode video will post to YouTube later today.  It's good to be back! #leadershipdevelopment #industrialpsychology #podcasts #culture]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2209</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 174: There's Data to Back What We've Known All Along w/Karrie Sullivan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-174-there-s-data-to-back-what-we-ve-known-all-along-w-karrie-sullivan--69699955</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-174-theres-data-to-back-what-weve-kno  What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color. It's everything you haven't yet learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning with it. Prepare to have your mind blown.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">hNOT7q53Ydk</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 14:22:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699955/cbr_hnot7q53ydk.mp3" length="34449069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e34b619-b04c-4269-be6f-df349d171299/7e34b619-b04c-4269-be6f-df349d171299.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e34b619-b04c-4269-be6f-df349d171299/7e34b619-b04c-4269-be6f-df349d171299.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e34b619-b04c-4269-be6f-df349d171299/7e34b619-b04c-4269-be6f-df349d171299.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-174-theres-data-to-back-what-weve-kno  What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?It's already happening, and there are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-174-theres-data-to-back-what-weve-kno  What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color. It's everything you haven't yet learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning with it. Prepare to have your mind blown.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2154</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 174: There's Data to Back What We've Known All Along w/Karrie Sullivan</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-174-there-s-data-to-back-what-we-ve-known-all-along-w-karrie-sullivan--53072270</link><description><![CDATA[What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color. It's everything you haven't yet learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning with it. Prepare to have your mind blown.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/94392135/ep-174-theres-data-to-back-what-weve-known-all-along-wkarrie-sullivan/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:36:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53072270/tcsp_ep_174_k_sullivan.mp3" length="34436722" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color. It's everything...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color. It's everything you haven't yet learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning with it. Prepare to have your mind blown.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2153</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What if you could predict the success of a company...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-you-could-predict-the-success-of-a-company--69656833</link><description><![CDATA[... based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?  It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color.   Remember the glass cliff? What if I told you that there is a reason why companies who are in trouble turn often to Black women to bail them.  There's a reason for it.  It's everything you have learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning behind it. Prepare to have your mind blown.   Toxic leaders, there's no where to hide.  Karrie Sullivan of Culminate Strategy Group, joins me next Thursday.  That's right, we're BACK!  Listen wherever fine podcast stream. Watch the full video on YouTube.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f_jVWsr_5JQ</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:00:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656833/cbr_f_jvwsr_5jq.mp3" length="1502637" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/800a52c5-6c5f-47a2-8420-127991dea94a/800a52c5-6c5f-47a2-8420-127991dea94a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/800a52c5-6c5f-47a2-8420-127991dea94a/800a52c5-6c5f-47a2-8420-127991dea94a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/800a52c5-6c5f-47a2-8420-127991dea94a/800a52c5-6c5f-47a2-8420-127991dea94a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>... based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?  It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color.   Remember the glass cliff? What if I told you that there is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[... based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?  It's already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women and women of color.   Remember the glass cliff? What if I told you that there is a reason why companies who are in trouble turn often to Black women to bail them.  There's a reason for it.  It's everything you have learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning behind it. Prepare to have your mind blown.   Toxic leaders, there's no where to hide.  Karrie Sullivan of Culminate Strategy Group, joins me next Thursday.  That's right, we're BACK!  Listen wherever fine podcast stream. Watch the full video on YouTube.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>94</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What if the jerks who lead at companies could be exposed?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-the-jerks-who-lead-at-companies-could-be-exposed--69662404</link><description><![CDATA[With a little machine learning, it's happening.   What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?  It's  already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women  and women of color.   Remember the glass cliff? What if I told you that there is a reason why companies who are in trouble turn often to Black women to bail them.  There's a reason for it.  It's everything you have learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning behind it.  Prepare to have your mind blown.   Toxic leaders, there's no where to hide.  Karrie Sullivan of Culminate Strategy Group, joins me next Thursday.  That's right, we're BACK!  Listen wherever fine podcast stream.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">WJKrIDcBqiA</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662404/cbr_wjkridcbqia.mp3" length="478893" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0865b17-8cc7-4e64-bd49-42306c68c6a9/f0865b17-8cc7-4e64-bd49-42306c68c6a9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0865b17-8cc7-4e64-bd49-42306c68c6a9/f0865b17-8cc7-4e64-bd49-42306c68c6a9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f0865b17-8cc7-4e64-bd49-42306c68c6a9/f0865b17-8cc7-4e64-bd49-42306c68c6a9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With a little machine learning, it's happening.   What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?  It's  already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With a little machine learning, it's happening.   What if you could predict the success of a company based on stock price and revenue based on the mindsets of their leaders?  It's  already happening, and there are huge implications for all of us, but especially women  and women of color.   Remember the glass cliff? What if I told you that there is a reason why companies who are in trouble turn often to Black women to bail them.  There's a reason for it.  It's everything you have learned about fixed and growth mindsets...and put some machine learning behind it.  Prepare to have your mind blown.   Toxic leaders, there's no where to hide.  Karrie Sullivan of Culminate Strategy Group, joins me next Thursday.  That's right, we're BACK!  Listen wherever fine podcast stream.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>30</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Need more insight? 3 ways to get you back on track</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/need-more-insight-3-ways-to-get-you-back-on-track--69702521</link><description><![CDATA[When I explore with leaders ways to get more creative, innovative or productive, I lean into what neuroscience tells us about how our brain functions, and how new habits can make all the difference.  Lately, I'm spoken about moving from a calm and clear mind to focus, and how focus gets you to insight, but how can you ensure that you're not just spouting data or being rote?  I have some guidance in today's #BossMoves.  Be sure to apply for the SOAR Women's Leadership Academy.  Deadline is Feb 28.  http://bit.ly/NSCSOAR]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">O4e4TL7IJ48</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:25:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702521/cbr_o4e4tl7ij48.mp3" length="2302509" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49bb3e8f-c098-47e8-bf5c-bacc7e7a4a68/49bb3e8f-c098-47e8-bf5c-bacc7e7a4a68.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49bb3e8f-c098-47e8-bf5c-bacc7e7a4a68/49bb3e8f-c098-47e8-bf5c-bacc7e7a4a68.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49bb3e8f-c098-47e8-bf5c-bacc7e7a4a68/49bb3e8f-c098-47e8-bf5c-bacc7e7a4a68.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I explore with leaders ways to get more creative, innovative or productive, I lean into what neuroscience tells us about how our brain functions, and how new habits can make all the difference.  Lately, I'm spoken about moving from a calm and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I explore with leaders ways to get more creative, innovative or productive, I lean into what neuroscience tells us about how our brain functions, and how new habits can make all the difference.  Lately, I'm spoken about moving from a calm and clear mind to focus, and how focus gets you to insight, but how can you ensure that you're not just spouting data or being rote?  I have some guidance in today's #BossMoves.  Be sure to apply for the SOAR Women's Leadership Academy.  Deadline is Feb 28.  http://bit.ly/NSCSOAR]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>144</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Leadership Positioning on Social Media</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-about-your-leadership-positioning-on-social-media--69699956</link><description><![CDATA[I've heard it before: 'But I want to let my hair down and have fun on my social channels that are not LinkedIn."  And Sis, you can, but when you do, consider that people do not tend to compartmentalize you as a person, so it's probably time that you stopped as well.    In today's #YesPlease Ask me Anything, I share 5 questions you should ask yourself about your social media presence if you are an executive or C-Suite leader or have the aspirations to be.  And trust me, I've seen high ranking women leaders get this right, with the perfect balance of sharing their interests, sharing their thought leadership or inspiration and sharing a bit more of their personal selves.    Here are some tips: ~ Always elevate.  Keep it positive. ~ Unless you have a serious interest in reviewing  food or cooking, save the food photos for your stories or less accessible platforms ~ Remember, you are who you say you are at all times ~ Talking about work or referencing situations at work is ill-advised ~Have a close friend or colleague that you trust provide their honest opinion about your online presence ~ If you really must have fun that may confuse your community-- have it off line and with a tight circle of friends.  As for private profiles, organizations and people have work-arounds.  There are no secrets online.  So who do you want to be? It's time to be that person, 24-7 and authentically.  If you want support with your executive presence online, reach out.  If you have a question you'd like to pose, send it in at bit.ly/YesPleaseAskAnything #executivepresence #socialmedia #leadership]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2uSycG02c0U</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:53:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699956/cbr_2usycg02c0u.mp3" length="2238765" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b1efbc70-e6fc-4f06-876d-69c55ce4c245/b1efbc70-e6fc-4f06-876d-69c55ce4c245.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b1efbc70-e6fc-4f06-876d-69c55ce4c245/b1efbc70-e6fc-4f06-876d-69c55ce4c245.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b1efbc70-e6fc-4f06-876d-69c55ce4c245/b1efbc70-e6fc-4f06-876d-69c55ce4c245.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've heard it before: 'But I want to let my hair down and have fun on my social channels that are not LinkedIn."  And Sis, you can, but when you do, consider that people do not tend to compartmentalize you as a person, so it's probably time that you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've heard it before: 'But I want to let my hair down and have fun on my social channels that are not LinkedIn."  And Sis, you can, but when you do, consider that people do not tend to compartmentalize you as a person, so it's probably time that you stopped as well.    In today's #YesPlease Ask me Anything, I share 5 questions you should ask yourself about your social media presence if you are an executive or C-Suite leader or have the aspirations to be.  And trust me, I've seen high ranking women leaders get this right, with the perfect balance of sharing their interests, sharing their thought leadership or inspiration and sharing a bit more of their personal selves.    Here are some tips: ~ Always elevate.  Keep it positive. ~ Unless you have a serious interest in reviewing  food or cooking, save the food photos for your stories or less accessible platforms ~ Remember, you are who you say you are at all times ~ Talking about work or referencing situations at work is ill-advised ~Have a close friend or colleague that you trust provide their honest opinion about your online presence ~ If you really must have fun that may confuse your community-- have it off line and with a tight circle of friends.  As for private profiles, organizations and people have work-arounds.  There are no secrets online.  So who do you want to be? It's time to be that person, 24-7 and authentically.  If you want support with your executive presence online, reach out.  If you have a question you'd like to pose, send it in at bit.ly/YesPleaseAskAnything #executivepresence #socialmedia #leadership]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>140</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 173: The Coaching Corner: Knowing Your Value w/Coach L. Michelle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-173-the-coaching-corner-knowing-your-value-w-coach-l-michelle--69699957</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-173-the-coaching-corner-knowing-your-  This week's episode is all about the message that keeps on giving.  It's the message that organization after organization continues to ask for.  It's all about knowing your value and how it's a powerful tool in your life and leadership aspirations.  We dive in deep as I broadcast from Washington D.C. at the Executive Leadership Council's Mid-level Management Symposium where I delivered the talk twice--once as a keynote in a standing-room only session of about 200+ professionals and once virtually to hundreds more.Be enriched.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">-nHnTtMaNiA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:28:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699957/cbr_ofn4_xc3eka.mp3" length="33393069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49e7ea0d-65b1-4269-8ce2-49b9a9c51bbf/49e7ea0d-65b1-4269-8ce2-49b9a9c51bbf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49e7ea0d-65b1-4269-8ce2-49b9a9c51bbf/49e7ea0d-65b1-4269-8ce2-49b9a9c51bbf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/49e7ea0d-65b1-4269-8ce2-49b9a9c51bbf/49e7ea0d-65b1-4269-8ce2-49b9a9c51bbf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-173-the-coaching-corner-knowing-your-  This week's episode is all about the message that keeps on giving.  It's the message that organization after organization continues to ask for.  It's all about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-173-the-coaching-corner-knowing-your-  This week's episode is all about the message that keeps on giving.  It's the message that organization after organization continues to ask for.  It's all about knowing your value and how it's a powerful tool in your life and leadership aspirations.  We dive in deep as I broadcast from Washington D.C. at the Executive Leadership Council's Mid-level Management Symposium where I delivered the talk twice--once as a keynote in a standing-room only session of about 200+ professionals and once virtually to hundreds more.Be enriched.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 173 Coaching Corner Knowing Your Value - 10:6:22, 3.24 PM</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-173-coaching-corner-knowing-your-value-10-6-22-3-24-pm--69658356</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/tcsp-ep-173-coaching-corner-knowing-your_1]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">OFN4_xc3EkA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:52:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69658356/cbr_ofn4_xc3eka.mp3" length="33393069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c8b4b9fb-726e-4bed-bb52-ce0f7cceecbb/c8b4b9fb-726e-4bed-bb52-ce0f7cceecbb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c8b4b9fb-726e-4bed-bb52-ce0f7cceecbb/c8b4b9fb-726e-4bed-bb52-ce0f7cceecbb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c8b4b9fb-726e-4bed-bb52-ce0f7cceecbb/c8b4b9fb-726e-4bed-bb52-ce0f7cceecbb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/tcsp-ep-173-coaching-corner-knowing-your_1</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/tcsp-ep-173-coaching-corner-knowing-your_1]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 173 Coaching Corner Knowing Your Value - 10:6:22, 3.24 PM</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-173-coaching-corner-knowing-your-value-10-6-22-3-24-pm--51501700</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51501700</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:50:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51501700/tcsp_ep_173_coaching_corner_knowing_your_value_10_6_22_3_24_pm.mp3" length="50080205" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2087</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 173: The Coaching Corner: Knowing Your Value w/Coach L. Michelle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-173-the-coaching-corner-knowing-your-value-w-coach-l-michelle--51501921</link><description><![CDATA[This week's episode is all about the message that keeps on giving.  It's the message that organization after organization continues to ask for.  It's all about knowing your value and how it's a powerful tool in your life and leadership aspirations.  We dive in deep as I broadcast from Washington D.C. at the Executive Leadership Council's Mid-level Management Symposium where I delivered the talk twice--once as a keynote in a standing-room only session of about 200+ professionals and once virtually to hundreds more.Be enriched.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/90189908/ep-173-the-coaching-corner-knowing-your-value-wcoach-l-michelle/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 20:34:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51501921/tcsp_ep_173_coaching_corner_knowing_your_value_10_6_22_3_24_pm.mp3" length="50098232" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's episode is all about the message that keeps on giving.  It's the message that organization after organization continues to ask for.  It's all about knowing your value and how it's a powerful tool in your life and leadership aspirations....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's episode is all about the message that keeps on giving.  It's the message that organization after organization continues to ask for.  It's all about knowing your value and how it's a powerful tool in your life and leadership aspirations.  We dive in deep as I broadcast from Washington D.C. at the Executive Leadership Council's Mid-level Management Symposium where I delivered the talk twice--once as a keynote in a standing-room only session of about 200+ professionals and once virtually to hundreds more.Be enriched.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2087</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e1e4c7476b8462d3c7db3d1213dcd16e.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 172: The Coaching Corner: The Privilege of Language</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege-of-language--69699947</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege  Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=yesplease&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360) Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!#tech (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360) #culture (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360) #executivecoaching (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=executivecoaching&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3XTtS9sQiVA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:25:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69699947/cbr_3xtts9sqiva.mp3" length="31377069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3149174-c85c-41f1-9c76-b6aafde3c266/f3149174-c85c-41f1-9c76-b6aafde3c266.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3149174-c85c-41f1-9c76-b6aafde3c266/f3149174-c85c-41f1-9c76-b6aafde3c266.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f3149174-c85c-41f1-9c76-b6aafde3c266/f3149174-c85c-41f1-9c76-b6aafde3c266.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege  Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast is a Coaching Corner episode, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege  Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=yesplease&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360) Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!#tech (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360) #culture (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360) #executivecoaching (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=executivecoaching&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 172: The Coaching Corner: The Privilege of Language</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege-of-language--72302537</link><description><![CDATA[Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture?    Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.   We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.   Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.   Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.   Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!   #tech #culture #executivecoaching]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/88703029/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:13:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302537/tcps_coaching_corner_081822.mp3" length="31361792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture?    Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture?    Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.   We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.   Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.   Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.   Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!   #tech #culture #executivecoaching]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6224adf1b749a2ca17537c3866828225.jpg"/><itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 172: The Coaching Corner: The Privilege of Language</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege-of-language--72227841</link><description><![CDATA[Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture?    Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.   We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.   Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.   Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.   Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!   #tech #culture #executivecoaching]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/88703029/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege-of-language/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:13:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227841/tcps_coaching_corner_081822.mp3" length="31361792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture?    Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture?    Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.   We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.   Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.   Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.   Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!   #tech #culture #executivecoaching]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1961</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6224adf1b749a2ca17537c3866828225.jpg"/><itunes:episode>172</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 172: The Coaching Corner: The Privilege of Language</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege-of-language--50962704</link><description><![CDATA[Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=yesplease&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=yesplease&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>) Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!#tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>) #executivecoaching (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=executivecoaching&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=executivecoaching&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/88703029/ep-172-the-coaching-corner-the-privilege-of-language/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:13:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50962704/tcps_coaching_corner_081822.mp3" length="31361792" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ever considered how language can be leveraged to dictate the rules of a culture? Tonight's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® is a Coaching Corner episode, and we discuss exactly how that it happens in world events and the workplace and what that works to the detriment of those who are not centered.We also take a deeper dive into today't #YesPlease (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=yesplease&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=yesplease&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>) Ask Me Anything question: How do you get opportunity to pursue you instead of the other way around.Get your journals ready to explore your actions on both topics, and I will also share some of NSC Coaching news and the latest on my recent and upcoming speaking and book signing experiences.Episode 172 drops later tonight. Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, so simply look for it on any of the great podcast platforms.Thanks for your patience.  We had to navigate some tech issues, but we're here!!#tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>) #executivecoaching (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=executivecoaching&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=executivecoaching&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6966160730257551360</a>)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1960</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6224adf1b749a2ca17537c3866828225.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 171: Multicultural is still the new mass market...and they're BIG mad w/ Adriana Waterston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-mass-market-and-they-re-big-mad-w-adriana-waterston--69702526</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-ma  Today's show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22 (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792) Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert Adriana Waterston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o) . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">nkS3QOFoV-Y</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:23:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702526/cbr_nks3qofov_y.mp3" length="50289069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e8b9b05-d5f2-4ef2-91e8-d0e42da20f5c/5e8b9b05-d5f2-4ef2-91e8-d0e42da20f5c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e8b9b05-d5f2-4ef2-91e8-d0e42da20f5c/5e8b9b05-d5f2-4ef2-91e8-d0e42da20f5c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e8b9b05-d5f2-4ef2-91e8-d0e42da20f5c/5e8b9b05-d5f2-4ef2-91e8-d0e42da20f5c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-ma  Today's show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-ma  Today's show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22 (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792) Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert Adriana Waterston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o) . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3144</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 171: Multicultural is still the new mass market...and they're BIG mad w/ Adriana Waterston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-mass-market-and-they-re-big-mad-w-adriana-waterston--72302437</link><description><![CDATA[Today's show begins with a special message from me from the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NABJNAHJ22</a> Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adriana Waterston</a> . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/88276038/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:51:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302437/tcps_ep_172.mp3" length="50286951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's show begins with a special message from me from the https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792 Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's show begins with a special message from me from the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NABJNAHJ22</a> Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adriana Waterston</a> . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3143</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 171: Multicultural is still the new mass market...and they're BIG mad w/ Adriana Waterston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-mass-market-and-they-re-big-mad-w-adriana-waterston--72227858</link><description><![CDATA[Today's show begins with a special message from me from the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NABJNAHJ22</a> Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adriana Waterston</a> . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/88276038/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-mass-marketand-theyre-big-mad-w-adriana-waterston/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:51:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227858/tcps_ep_172.mp3" length="50286951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's show begins with a special message from me from the https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792 Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's show begins with a special message from me from the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NABJNAHJ22</a> Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Adriana Waterston</a> . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3143</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 171: Multicultural is still the new mass market...and they're BIG mad w/ Adriana Waterston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-mass-market-and-they-re-big-mad-w-adriana-waterston--50819359</link><description><![CDATA[Today's show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22 (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792</a>) Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert Adriana Waterston (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o</a>) . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.  ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/88276038/ep-171-multicultural-is-still-the-new-mass-marketand-theyre-big-mad-w-adriana-waterston/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 01:51:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50819359/tcps_ep_172.mp3" length="50286951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22 (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792) Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22 (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nabjnahj22&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6960987819079073792</a>) Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar's Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America.Let's face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don't lie, so what does that mean for media and the way people consume it? That is shifting too. But with today's touchy environment, how has it impacted how this message is being received in the corporate realm?I talk to my friend, media and marketing insights expert Adriana Waterston (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFgexABNhAJe72y_wvX3NRsi9vxSyUqV9o</a>) . She discusses how the temperature has shifted even in the corporate towers. While there has absolutely been a desire to do more with their content as it pertains to inclusion, some have resisted what's real—and that's the data.The data doesn't lie.We also learn what these multicultural audiences are saying about the content they are seeing and how it impacts their feelings. It's from some research that you will learn more about in my upcoming book, Yes, Please! 7 Ways to Say I'm Entitled to the C-Suite: Secrets Women of Color Need to Know Now to Find Their Happy and Thrive in an Exclusive Corporate Culture, as we look at the power of positive emotion to impact one's success.  ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3143</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 170: It's crazy out here!  Phone a friend. w/Eva Greene Wilson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-170-it-s-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend-w-eva-greene-wilson--69702522</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-170-its-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend  If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.Eva Wilson, J.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28) is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.#tech (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440) #business (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440) #culture (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">qtZ2mjEKsYE</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:08:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702522/cbr_qtz2mjeksye.mp3" length="57808941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd5a4ecc-c41f-4a87-80dc-e3ed377e7115/dd5a4ecc-c41f-4a87-80dc-e3ed377e7115.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd5a4ecc-c41f-4a87-80dc-e3ed377e7115/dd5a4ecc-c41f-4a87-80dc-e3ed377e7115.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd5a4ecc-c41f-4a87-80dc-e3ed377e7115/dd5a4ecc-c41f-4a87-80dc-e3ed377e7115.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-170-its-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend  If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-170-its-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend  If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.Eva Wilson, J.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28) is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.#tech (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440) #business (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440) #culture (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3614</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 170 Teaser: It's crazy out here! Phone a friend.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-170-teaser-it-s-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend--69654647</link><description><![CDATA[What could be less crazy than all the things Eva Wilson, JD (aka Socamom) and I enumerated in this video?  You will have to listen in to find out. All summer, episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast are throwbacks to the way it was when we began this show almost 5 years ago— all audio.  And as you can see, there's a reason for it... a little self care for the executive producer, creator and host.  No makeup and a ball cap is my uniform, and only once in a while do you get a peek into the lab like this.  Even my AV engineer is out of pocket—shout out to Andy Baeza!  But here we discuss the opportunity in our country and even the world's chaos.  We never said it would be pretty, but Eva provides her take.  You'll have to stream the entire video to hear my take, but I will tell you this: despite what it looks like, there is more good that can come out of it.  And in one case, a teenaged girl showed the world what that opportunity can do—spur movements.  Episode 170: It's crazy out here! Phone a friend is streaming now.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">-QnN1wP_SJE</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:45:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654647/cbr_qnn1wp_sje.mp3" length="1678893" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d17c761e-a0d3-4c2b-9f90-51444c0dbb2b/d17c761e-a0d3-4c2b-9f90-51444c0dbb2b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d17c761e-a0d3-4c2b-9f90-51444c0dbb2b/d17c761e-a0d3-4c2b-9f90-51444c0dbb2b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d17c761e-a0d3-4c2b-9f90-51444c0dbb2b/d17c761e-a0d3-4c2b-9f90-51444c0dbb2b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What could be less crazy than all the things Eva Wilson, JD (aka Socamom) and I enumerated in this video?  You will have to listen in to find out. All summer, episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast are throwbacks to the way it was when we began this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What could be less crazy than all the things Eva Wilson, JD (aka Socamom) and I enumerated in this video?  You will have to listen in to find out. All summer, episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast are throwbacks to the way it was when we began this show almost 5 years ago— all audio.  And as you can see, there's a reason for it... a little self care for the executive producer, creator and host.  No makeup and a ball cap is my uniform, and only once in a while do you get a peek into the lab like this.  Even my AV engineer is out of pocket—shout out to Andy Baeza!  But here we discuss the opportunity in our country and even the world's chaos.  We never said it would be pretty, but Eva provides her take.  You'll have to stream the entire video to hear my take, but I will tell you this: despite what it looks like, there is more good that can come out of it.  And in one case, a teenaged girl showed the world what that opportunity can do—spur movements.  Episode 170: It's crazy out here! Phone a friend is streaming now.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>105</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 169: Guns, Return to Work and Scathing Evaluations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-evaluations--69657359</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-  We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, The Coaching Corner. We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as leaders as a result of the tragediesAnnual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are sayingWe'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.It's just you and me, keeping it]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">lWD_mAa7lVQ</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:02:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657359/cbr_lwd_maa7lvq.mp3" length="27793197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39d43cef-dd8b-4a01-beff-00b77075a095/39d43cef-dd8b-4a01-beff-00b77075a095.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39d43cef-dd8b-4a01-beff-00b77075a095/39d43cef-dd8b-4a01-beff-00b77075a095.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/39d43cef-dd8b-4a01-beff-00b77075a095/39d43cef-dd8b-4a01-beff-00b77075a095.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-  We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, The Coaching Corner....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-  We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, The Coaching Corner. We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as leaders as a result of the tragediesAnnual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are sayingWe'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.It's just you and me, keeping it]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1738</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 170: It's crazy out here!  Phone a friend. w/Eva Greene Wilson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-170-it-s-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend-w-eva-greene-wilson--50313888</link><description><![CDATA[If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.Eva Wilson, J.D. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28)</a> is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.#tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/87017862/ep-170-its-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend-weva-greene-wilson/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:18:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50313888/tscp_ep_170_e_wilson_6_23_22_8_08_pm.mp3" length="86709103" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.Eva Wilson, J.D. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28)</a> is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.#tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440</a>)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 170: It's crazy out here!  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I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eva Wilson, J.D.</a> is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/87017862/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:18:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302506/tscp_ep_170_e_wilson_6_23_22_8_08_pm.mp3" length="86727174" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eva Wilson, J.D.</a> is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 170: It's crazy out here!  Phone a friend. w/Eva Greene Wilson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-170-it-s-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend-w-eva-greene-wilson--72227845</link><description><![CDATA[If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eva Wilson, J.D.</a> is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/87017862/ep-170-its-crazy-out-here-phone-a-friend-weva-greene-wilson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:18:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227845/tscp_ep_170_e_wilson_6_23_22_8_08_pm.mp3" length="86727174" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac7ba127-d64f-4f07-ac94-5d7fe1f8e791/ac7ba127-d64f-4f07-ac94-5d7fe1f8e791.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac7ba127-d64f-4f07-ac94-5d7fe1f8e791/ac7ba127-d64f-4f07-ac94-5d7fe1f8e791.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac7ba127-d64f-4f07-ac94-5d7fe1f8e791/ac7ba127-d64f-4f07-ac94-5d7fe1f8e791.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you're a longtime listener, you know that when it gets a little crazy in our culture, I phone a friend.Episode 170 is no exception. I don't know about you, but after putting $112 dollars in my tank, hearing more of my friends and family contract Covid, still tearing up about Buffalo and Uvalde and the many mass shootings since, and watching parts of the January 6 hearings...it was time to dial up a bestie.Eva Green Wilson, my soror and sisterfriend for more than 25 years joins me on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ tonight as we discuss how the wheels have literally come off the wagon in our world.Join us as we explore everything from the January 6 hearings, the pandemic, monkey pox, wars and rumors of them, the sweltering heat across the country, gas prices and inflation, anti-Blackness, gun violence, bored-in-the-house-and-being-in-the-house bored and parenting through it all.We even answer the burning question: which are we ready for now, zombies or locusts... because it's getting Biblical out there.And I wouldn't be a good coach if I didn't close the show by asking what's the opportunity in it all. The answer may surprise you.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAorLlIBxTp7l4wpks3ECCg9SFfqF8Vid28" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eva Wilson, J.D.</a> is an entrepreneur, creator and mom and the founder of The SocaMom Summit. She is the best-known Caribbean parenting blogger and has even been seen on Oprah...yes, THAT version of the show.Ask Alexa and Siri to play the latest episode, or stream it whereever you find your favorite podcasts. This special, extended edition starts streaming this evening after 6 p.m. CT.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6945843406552125440" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3613</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Go with your mind first</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/go-with-your-mind-first--69703300</link><description><![CDATA[Second guess yourself often?  Ladies, I'm talking to you, especially my sisters--the high performing ones who are mid-to-late career yet still stuck in the middle of the leadership pipeline.  You know, it isn't that we don't arrive at a decision as quickly as men do. It is that men tend to trust their first mind and then act on that decision. We tend to question our first notion. While some of that is rooted in the fact that we are painfully aware of perceptions of gender differences in the workplace--that we may be judged differently based on our decisions, that we may be scrutinized--our brains are simply wired differently to be more exploratory.  Who can relate?  One is not better than the other...it just is. And since maleness is centered in the workplace--that quick decision, quick action, seemingly risk-taking way that men attack things--is rewarded, applauded.  (I've placed links to a couple different articles on the topic of the decision making of men v. women here and in the comments.)  As I sit with a full case-load of clients each day, it is very interesting to see who knows the answer to their own question and then proceeds to ruminate over all the reasons why their answer is probably not the right one, when their very own behavior demonstrates that they know their first mind was the best.  So today, my sister, I'm here to affirm you. Remember your value--your experience, your know how, your ability to innovate--and for once (and perhaps more often moving forward), lean into your first mind.  You're welcome. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2016/05/12/how-decision-making-is-different-between-men-and-women-and-why-it-matters-in-business/?sh=d5cc6ab4dcdf]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">SG9HcX9mXgo</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:30:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69703300/cbr_sg9hcx9mxgo.mp3" length="965805" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/036c50c4-a921-4b5d-bfdd-9485789238a2/036c50c4-a921-4b5d-bfdd-9485789238a2.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/036c50c4-a921-4b5d-bfdd-9485789238a2/036c50c4-a921-4b5d-bfdd-9485789238a2.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/036c50c4-a921-4b5d-bfdd-9485789238a2/036c50c4-a921-4b5d-bfdd-9485789238a2.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Second guess yourself often?  Ladies, I'm talking to you, especially my sisters--the high performing ones who are mid-to-late career yet still stuck in the middle of the leadership pipeline.  You know, it isn't that we don't arrive at a decision as...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Second guess yourself often?  Ladies, I'm talking to you, especially my sisters--the high performing ones who are mid-to-late career yet still stuck in the middle of the leadership pipeline.  You know, it isn't that we don't arrive at a decision as quickly as men do. It is that men tend to trust their first mind and then act on that decision. We tend to question our first notion. While some of that is rooted in the fact that we are painfully aware of perceptions of gender differences in the workplace--that we may be judged differently based on our decisions, that we may be scrutinized--our brains are simply wired differently to be more exploratory.  Who can relate?  One is not better than the other...it just is. And since maleness is centered in the workplace--that quick decision, quick action, seemingly risk-taking way that men attack things--is rewarded, applauded.  (I've placed links to a couple different articles on the topic of the decision making of men v. women here and in the comments.)  As I sit with a full case-load of clients each day, it is very interesting to see who knows the answer to their own question and then proceeds to ruminate over all the reasons why their answer is probably not the right one, when their very own behavior demonstrates that they know their first mind was the best.  So today, my sister, I'm here to affirm you. Remember your value--your experience, your know how, your ability to innovate--and for once (and perhaps more often moving forward), lean into your first mind.  You're welcome. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2016/05/12/how-decision-making-is-different-between-men-and-women-and-why-it-matters-in-business/?sh=d5cc6ab4dcdf]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>61</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 169: Guns, Return to Work and Scathing Evaluations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-evaluations--50147234</link><description><![CDATA[We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner. We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:✔️Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as leaders as a result of the tragedies✔️Annual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally✔️ Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are sayingWe'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.It's just you and me, keeping it]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/86566739/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-evaluations/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 19:17:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50147234/tcsp_ep_169_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="27781607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner. 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We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:  ✔️Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as leaders as a result of the tragedies ✔️Annual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally ✔️ Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are saying  We'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.  It's just you and me, keeping it]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/86566739/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:17:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302501/tcsp_ep_169_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="27781607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>e're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner.  We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[e're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner.  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It's just you and me, keeping it]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1737</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e53fc063e859aa9650102ee86f603c04.jpg"/><itunes:episode>169</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 169: Guns, Return to Work and Scathing Evaluations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-evaluations--72227890</link><description><![CDATA[e're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner.  We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:  ✔️Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as leaders as a result of the tragedies ✔️Annual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally ✔️ Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are saying  We'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.  It's just you and me, keeping it]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/86566739/ep-169-guns-return-to-work-and-scathing-evaluations/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2022 07:17:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227890/tcsp_ep_169_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="27781607" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>e're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner.  We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[e're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️, The Coaching Corner.  We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:  ✔️Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as leaders as a result of the tragedies ✔️Annual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally ✔️ Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are saying  We'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.  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We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:  Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as  leaders as a result of the tragedies Annual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally  Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are saying.  We'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.  It's just you and me, keeping it  as always.  Download and stream the show wherever you find fine podcasts, and be sure to ask Siri or Alexa to play the latest episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Mz2dOL6mHgo</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:00:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657364/cbr_mz2dol6mhgo.mp3" length="233133" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a915b835-d08d-4ae8-9cc9-737ef0998be3/a915b835-d08d-4ae8-9cc9-737ef0998be3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a915b835-d08d-4ae8-9cc9-737ef0998be3/a915b835-d08d-4ae8-9cc9-737ef0998be3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a915b835-d08d-4ae8-9cc9-737ef0998be3/a915b835-d08d-4ae8-9cc9-737ef0998be3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, The Coaching Corner.  We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're carrying a very heavy load as leaders these days, so I'm speaking directly to you on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, The Coaching Corner.  We're going back to our roots with all audio streams for the summer, and we are kicking off with three hot topics that are important to you as high-performing leaders:  Dealing with the barrage of gun violence and the trauma we all feel as  leaders as a result of the tragedies Annual reviews—what to do when you receive a scathing one and you suspect that its personal, and finally  Discussing what's really behind the hesitancy to return to the workplace—what’s behind companies who are pushing for it and what leaders are saying.  We'll even touch on the Juneteenth holiday and what leaders are grappling with nationwide when it comes to how to commemorate or celebrate it despite a tremendous knowledge gap on the topic.  It's just you and me, keeping it  as always.  Download and stream the show wherever you find fine podcasts, and be sure to ask Siri or Alexa to play the latest episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep: 168 : You can BEE Anything Pt 2 with Kim Nelson Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-168-you-can-bee-anything-pt-2-with-kim-nelson-ingram--69702520</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?  Kim Nelson-Ingram has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!  But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.  I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??  Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.  I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.  So be sure to ask them to to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast a little later this evening.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">rGuKIYtjGVY</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 21:37:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702520/cbr_rgukiytjgvy.mp3" length="23761197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17e3107a-6232-4a1c-bf33-a925e85e51a8/17e3107a-6232-4a1c-bf33-a925e85e51a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17e3107a-6232-4a1c-bf33-a925e85e51a8/17e3107a-6232-4a1c-bf33-a925e85e51a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/17e3107a-6232-4a1c-bf33-a925e85e51a8/17e3107a-6232-4a1c-bf33-a925e85e51a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?  Kim Nelson-Ingram has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?  Kim Nelson-Ingram has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!  But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.  I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??  Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.  I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.  So be sure to ask them to to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast a little later this evening.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 168: You can BEE anything Pt2 w/Kim Nelson Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-168-you-can-bee-anything-pt2-w-kim-nelson-ingram--72302571</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kim Nelson-Ingram</a> has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast®, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/84460540/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 21:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302571/tcsp_ep_168_pt_2.mp3" length="23761628" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kim Nelson-Ingram</a> has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast®, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 168: You can BEE anything Pt2 w/Kim Nelson Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-168-you-can-bee-anything-pt2-w-kim-nelson-ingram--72227857</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kim Nelson-Ingram</a> has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast®, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/84460540/ep-168-you-can-bee-anything-pt2-wkim-nelson-ingram/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 21:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227857/tcsp_ep_168_pt_2.mp3" length="23761628" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kim Nelson-Ingram</a> has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast®, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 168: You can BEE anything Pt2 w/Kim Nelson Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-168-you-can-bee-anything-pt2-w-kim-nelson-ingram--49683084</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?Kim Nelson-Ingram (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I</a>) has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast®, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/84460540/ep-168-you-can-bee-anything-pt2-wkim-nelson-ingram/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 21:24:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49683084/tcsp_ep_168_pt_2.mp3" length="23761628" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?Kim Nelson-Ingram (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I) has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to be a bosswoman in radio?Kim Nelson-Ingram (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAC_3j8BagGfVcysw1TrjTjXABHHRN5k_-I</a>) has her own approach, and it is high octane. She is at the helm at one to the nation's top syndicated morning shows, The Ricky Smiley Morning Show, and she sometimes does two cities in one day, even as a busy mom and wife!But she had a great mentor who modeled that for her, none other than the legendary Tom Joyner, The Fly Jock himself. Hear the story of how she landed in radio and took flight with Mr. Joyner on the first Black syndicated radio show...and continues the voyage with none other than the hysterical Ricky Smiley.I also share about my adventure on the very first broadcast of that show and how Mr. Joyner touched my life--guess which huge music icon I got to interview for the TV station??Part two of my conversations with Kim airs this evening on The Culture Soup Podcast®, streaming in more than 70 countries and nearly every continent on Thursdays.I have all the women in tech on this podcast, including Siri, Alexa and Google.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1486</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 167: You can BEE anything, Pt 1, W/Kim Nelson-Ingram (FULL EPISODE)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-pt-1-w-kim-nelson-ingram-full-episode--69660309</link><description><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.  Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.  Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.  We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">t1zll2Hj65s</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:33:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660309/cbr_t1zll2hj65s.mp3" length="26978733" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/206441ea-f2f8-4111-bb37-c2c72c526c58/206441ea-f2f8-4111-bb37-c2c72c526c58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/206441ea-f2f8-4111-bb37-c2c72c526c58/206441ea-f2f8-4111-bb37-c2c72c526c58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/206441ea-f2f8-4111-bb37-c2c72c526c58/206441ea-f2f8-4111-bb37-c2c72c526c58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.  Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.  Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.  We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 167: You can BEE anything Pt 1 w/ Kim Nelson-Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-pt-1-w-kim-nelson-ingram--72302565</link><description><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/84366840/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:11:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302565/tcsp_ep_167.mp3" length="26979039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 167: You can BEE anything Pt 1 w/ Kim Nelson-Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-pt-1-w-kim-nelson-ingram--72227844</link><description><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/84366840/ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-pt-1-w-kim-nelson-ingram/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:11:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227844/tcsp_ep_167.mp3" length="26979039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 167: You can BEE anything Pt 1 w/ Kim Nelson-Ingram</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-pt-1-w-kim-nelson-ingram--49511048</link><description><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/84366840/ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-pt-1-w-kim-nelson-ingram/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:11:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49511048/tcsp_ep_167.mp3" length="26979039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.Her message is simple, and she's lived by it: You can BEE anything. It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.Meet my friend Kim. She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Morning Show.We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1687</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 167: You can BEE anything w/ Kim Nelson Ingram Pt. 1 teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-167-you-can-bee-anything-w-kim-nelson-ingram-pt-1-teaser--69657363</link><description><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.  Her message is simple, and she's lived by it:  You can BEE anything.   It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.  Meet my friend Kim this Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.  She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Show.  We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.  It streams video and/or audio everywhere you get your podcasts, Thursday!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">JvGmD3vsyBk</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:30:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657363/cbr_jvgmd3vsybk.mp3" length="567597" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d2536b5d-9498-4d35-bec5-10e2e57679d0/d2536b5d-9498-4d35-bec5-10e2e57679d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d2536b5d-9498-4d35-bec5-10e2e57679d0/d2536b5d-9498-4d35-bec5-10e2e57679d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d2536b5d-9498-4d35-bec5-10e2e57679d0/d2536b5d-9498-4d35-bec5-10e2e57679d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Kim Nelson-Ingram graduated from Florida A&amp;M University, she wanted to be in TV, but little did she know that her first job search would land her in some incredible roles in the world of radio, making history too, and eventually as a children's book author with a vision for more.  Her message is simple, and she's lived by it:  You can BEE anything.   It's a mantra that comes from an unlikely source.  Meet my friend Kim this Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast.  She is the author of an inspiring new children's book you'll want to get your hands on and she is the Executive Producer, the woman in charge, of The Ricky Smiley Show.  We talk about all the behind the scenes of publishing a children's book and some inside skinny on big-time syndicated radio, including some shoutouts to syndicated radio legend Tom Joyner.  It streams video and/or audio everywhere you get your podcasts, Thursday!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep166: The therapy we need right now Pt2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt2--69654639</link><description><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?    Ghosting   Breadcrumbing   Love bombing   Attachment styles   High-value-this   Low-value-that   Alpha Males  (*huge eye-roll*)   Feminine v. Masculine Energy   Narcissists   Manifest this...   Manifest that...  You can even see tarot cards flying...  Tik Tok seems to have sprouted a garden variety of so-called relationship experts and their questionable advice.  Licensed social worker and trauma therapist Tina Robertson and I deconstruct these gurus and some of their  "advice."  Buyer beware:  you get what you pay for, and in this case—it's the free stuff— on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7VOYCGwSn0w</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:41:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654639/cbr_7voycgwsn0w.mp3" length="20186157" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a228ce1-bb1e-4f66-94bd-976578a4fd33/5a228ce1-bb1e-4f66-94bd-976578a4fd33.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a228ce1-bb1e-4f66-94bd-976578a4fd33/5a228ce1-bb1e-4f66-94bd-976578a4fd33.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a228ce1-bb1e-4f66-94bd-976578a4fd33/5a228ce1-bb1e-4f66-94bd-976578a4fd33.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?    Ghosting   Breadcrumbing   Love bombing   Attachment styles   High-value-this   Low-value-that   Alpha Males  (*huge eye-roll*)   Feminine v. Masculine Energy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?    Ghosting   Breadcrumbing   Love bombing   Attachment styles   High-value-this   Low-value-that   Alpha Males  (*huge eye-roll*)   Feminine v. Masculine Energy   Narcissists   Manifest this...   Manifest that...  You can even see tarot cards flying...  Tik Tok seems to have sprouted a garden variety of so-called relationship experts and their questionable advice.  Licensed social worker and trauma therapist Tina Robertson and I deconstruct these gurus and some of their  "advice."  Buyer beware:  you get what you pay for, and in this case—it's the free stuff— on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 166: The therapy we need right now w/ Tina Robertson Pt 2 Teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-w-tina-robertson-pt-2-teaser--69654630</link><description><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?   Ghosting   Breadcrumbing   Love bombing   Attachment styles   High-value-this   Low-value-that   Alpha Male   Feminine v. Masculine Energy   Narcissists   Manifest this...   Manifest that...  You can ever see tarot cards flying...  Tik Tok seems to have sprouted a garden variety of so-called relationship experts and their questionable advice.  Licensed social worker and trauma therapist deconstruct these gurus and some of their  "advice."  Buyer beware:  you get what you pay for, and in this case—it's the free stuff— on The Culture Soup Podcast.    Part 2 of The Therapy We Need Right Now  episode streams video and audio Thursday!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">2w7jHE61SGI</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:30:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654630/cbr_2w7jhe61sgi.mp3" length="1589421" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/186d35b4-645e-40e7-90df-392b5739a128/186d35b4-645e-40e7-90df-392b5739a128.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/186d35b4-645e-40e7-90df-392b5739a128/186d35b4-645e-40e7-90df-392b5739a128.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/186d35b4-645e-40e7-90df-392b5739a128/186d35b4-645e-40e7-90df-392b5739a128.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?   Ghosting   Breadcrumbing   Love bombing   Attachment styles   High-value-this   Low-value-that   Alpha Male   Feminine v. Masculine Energy   Narcissists   Manifest...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?   Ghosting   Breadcrumbing   Love bombing   Attachment styles   High-value-this   Low-value-that   Alpha Male   Feminine v. Masculine Energy   Narcissists   Manifest this...   Manifest that...  You can ever see tarot cards flying...  Tik Tok seems to have sprouted a garden variety of so-called relationship experts and their questionable advice.  Licensed social worker and trauma therapist deconstruct these gurus and some of their  "advice."  Buyer beware:  you get what you pay for, and in this case—it's the free stuff— on The Culture Soup Podcast.    Part 2 of The Therapy We Need Right Now  episode streams video and audio Thursday!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>100</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 166: The therapy we need right now PT 2 w/Tina Robertson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt-2-w-tina-robertson--72302550</link><description><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/84278568/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:26:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302550/trim_c1f6af2c_457a_4397_a170_17050b517966.mp3" length="20186417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 166: The therapy we need right now PT 2 w/Tina Robertson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt-2-w-tina-robertson--72227902</link><description><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/84278568/ep-166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt-2-wtina-robertson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:26:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227902/trim_c1f6af2c_457a_4397_a170_17050b517966.mp3" length="20186417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 166: The therapy we need right now PT 2 w/Tina Robertson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt-2-w-tina-robertson--49354751</link><description><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/84278568/ep-166-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt-2-wtina-robertson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:26:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49354751/trim_c1f6af2c_457a_4397_a170_17050b517966.mp3" length="20186417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who else is exhausted with the Internet relationship gurus and all their advice?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1262</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 165: The therapy we need right now, PT 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-165-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-pt-1--69662425</link><description><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist?   If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.  All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.  So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.  In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.  She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.  Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.  Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?  Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.  Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">w02XzE-Vg6o</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 01:33:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662425/cbr_w02xze_vg6o.mp3" length="28040109" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cdeda5aa-0596-48a5-9cb7-6cbb0e379b73/cdeda5aa-0596-48a5-9cb7-6cbb0e379b73.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cdeda5aa-0596-48a5-9cb7-6cbb0e379b73/cdeda5aa-0596-48a5-9cb7-6cbb0e379b73.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/cdeda5aa-0596-48a5-9cb7-6cbb0e379b73/cdeda5aa-0596-48a5-9cb7-6cbb0e379b73.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When is the last time you saw a therapist?   If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.  All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist?   If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.  All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.  So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.  In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.  She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.  Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.  Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?  Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.  Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 165: The therapy we need right now w/ Tina Robertson PT 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-165-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-w-tina-robertson-pt-1--72302547</link><description><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S</a> graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast®]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/84195094/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:33:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302547/tcsp_ep_165_t_robinson_pt_1.mp3" length="28040254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S</a> graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? 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My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S</a> graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast®]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/84195094/ep-165-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-w-tina-robertson-pt-1/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:33:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227881/tcsp_ep_165_t_robinson_pt_1.mp3" length="28040254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S</a> graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast®]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 165: The therapy we need right now w/ Tina Robertson PT 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-165-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-w-tina-robertson-pt-1--49193306</link><description><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM</a>) graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast®]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/84195094/ep-165-the-therapy-we-need-right-now-w-tina-robertson-pt-1/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:33:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49193306/tcsp_ep_165_t_robinson_pt_1.mp3" length="28040254" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When is the last time you saw a therapist? If you haven’t seen one since the pandemic, gentle nudge.All this week my social campaigns have been discussing languishing, the blahs, brain fog and I’ve provided some guidance on what you can do; however, there is nothing better than sitting with a licensed therapist to really get underneath what is bothering you.So that’s what we are doing on episode 165, and I didn’t have to look very far. My friend of more than 20 years, fellow singer and leader at a well- known non-profit Tina L Robertson, LCSW-S (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEPM84BS1Mk-Q2kn2kk8p-f8PmNwNB8eEM</a>) graced the show and we talked about what’s ailing us all in the midst of our current crisis sandwich. She is a licensed clinical social worker and practicing trauma therapist.In this two part series, we discuss everything from "TikTok psychology" and the need to label everyone with some ailment that actually requires a diagnosis or professional designation (ie narcissism to bipolar or sociopath) and even the trend of unqualified coaches, counselors and therapist who are now swarming the Internet.She even provides tips on how to know the real ones from the others.Can a date gone wrong simply be a mismatch, or do we instantly resort to to "cut-off" culture or brand them with one of the many popular terms that are swirling? You know, from one of the several attachment styles to a ghost or brand crumber.Is that really imposter syndrome you are feeling, or is it simply self doubt?Tina helps us all to take several seats in the name of a profession that is sorely needed right now and in the quest for better mental health.Tune in Thursday for part 1 of this conversation on The Culture Soup Podcast®]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do Now (PREVIOUSLY LIVE)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-164-what-women-of-color-should-do-now-previously-live--72302660</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing women of color discussing this critical juncture in which we find ourselves in the current cultural context.From the pandemic to race and equality, the future of work to wars and rumors of them, what should women of color do now? Join us as we discuss what's on our minds and what organizations should be considering when it comes to their diverse leadership as we navigate perilous times. I was joined by my friends Bernadette Brown, Christina Steed, M.A. (She/Her/Ella), TeNita Ballard, MBA, Shakria Hall, MBA and Juliana J. Bolden representing 5 different industries to discuss these topics and share from their experiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/84100797/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:03:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302660/lo_res_final_tscp_ep_164.mp3" length="30300092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing women of color discussing this critical juncture in which we find ourselves in the current cultural context.From the pandemic to race and equality, the future of work to wars and rumors of them, what should women of color do now? Join us as we discuss what's on our minds and what organizations should be considering when it comes to their diverse leadership as we navigate perilous times. I was joined by my friends Bernadette Brown, Christina Steed, M.A. (She/Her/Ella), TeNita Ballard, MBA, Shakria Hall, MBA and Juliana J. Bolden representing 5 different industries to discuss these topics and share from their experiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do Now (PREVIOUSLY LIVE)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-164-what-women-of-color-should-do-now-previously-live--72227885</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing women of color discussing this critical juncture in which we find ourselves in the current cultural context.From the pandemic to race and equality, the future of work to wars and rumors of them, what should women of color do now? Join us as we discuss what's on our minds and what organizations should be considering when it comes to their diverse leadership as we navigate perilous times. I was joined by my friends Bernadette Brown, Christina Steed, M.A. (She/Her/Ella), TeNita Ballard, MBA, Shakria Hall, MBA and Juliana J. Bolden representing 5 different industries to discuss these topics and share from their experiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/84100797/ep-164-what-women-of-color-should-do-now-previously-live/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:03:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227885/lo_res_final_tscp_ep_164.mp3" length="30300092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing women of color discussing this critical juncture in which we find ourselves in the current cultural context.From the pandemic to race and equality, the future of work to wars and rumors of them, what should women of color do now? Join us as we discuss what's on our minds and what organizations should be considering when it comes to their diverse leadership as we navigate perilous times. I was joined by my friends Bernadette Brown, Christina Steed, M.A. (She/Her/Ella), TeNita Ballard, MBA, Shakria Hall, MBA and Juliana J. Bolden representing 5 different industries to discuss these topics and share from their experiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do Now (PREVIOUSLY LIVE)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-164-what-women-of-color-should-do-now-previously-live--49023310</link><description><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing women of color discussing this critical juncture in which we find ourselves in the current cultural context.From the pandemic to race and equality, the future of work to wars and rumors of them, what should women of color do now? Join us as we discuss what's on our minds and what organizations should be considering when it comes to their diverse leadership as we navigate perilous times. I was joined by my friends Bernadette Brown, Christina Steed, M.A. (She/Her/Ella), TeNita Ballard, MBA, Shakria Hall, MBA and Juliana J. Bolden representing 5 different industries to discuss these topics and share from their experiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/84100797/ep-164-what-women-of-color-should-do-now-previously-live/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 00:03:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/49023310/lo_res_final_tscp_ep_164.mp3" length="30300092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Culture Soup Podcast LIVE: Ep 164: What Women of Color Should Do NowIn celebration of hashtag#WomensHistoryMonth, The Culture Soup Podcast® streamed LIVE on LinkedIn and my other social channels with a panel with some amazing, high-performing women of color discussing this critical juncture in which we find ourselves in the current cultural context.From the pandemic to race and equality, the future of work to wars and rumors of them, what should women of color do now? Join us as we discuss what's on our minds and what organizations should be considering when it comes to their diverse leadership as we navigate perilous times. I was joined by my friends Bernadette Brown, Christina Steed, M.A. (She/Her/Ella), TeNita Ballard, MBA, Shakria Hall, MBA and Juliana J. Bolden representing 5 different industries to discuss these topics and share from their experiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1894</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 163: Plantation Theory Pt2 w/John Graham Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-163-plantation-theory-pt2-w-john-graham-jr--69660316</link><description><![CDATA[Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?  Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it?   And if what author John Graham Jr. proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try?   And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work?   If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">QiPcIspYNN0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:30:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660316/cbr_qipcispynn0.mp3" length="30287661" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8124476-b570-4f51-bfee-1b08a0561ce9/d8124476-b570-4f51-bfee-1b08a0561ce9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8124476-b570-4f51-bfee-1b08a0561ce9/d8124476-b570-4f51-bfee-1b08a0561ce9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d8124476-b570-4f51-bfee-1b08a0561ce9/d8124476-b570-4f51-bfee-1b08a0561ce9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?  Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it?   And if what author John Graham Jr. proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try?   And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work?   If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 163: Plantation Theory Pt 2 w/John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-163-plantation-theory-pt-2-w-john-graham--72302614</link><description><![CDATA[Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it? And if what author <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try? And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work? If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast®, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/83999078/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:45:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302614/tcsp_ep_163_jgj_2.mp3" length="30288028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it? And if what author <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try? And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work? If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast®, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 163: Plantation Theory Pt 2 w/John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-163-plantation-theory-pt-2-w-john-graham--72227887</link><description><![CDATA[Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it? And if what author <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try? And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work? If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast®, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/83999078/ep-163-plantation-theory-pt-2-wjohn-graham/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:45:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227887/tcsp_ep_163_jgj_2.mp3" length="30288028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it? And if what author <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try? And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work? If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast®, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 163: Plantation Theory Pt 2 w/John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-163-plantation-theory-pt-2-w-john-graham--48860367</link><description><![CDATA[Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it? And if what author John Graham Jr. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw)</a> proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try? And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work? If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast®, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/83999078/ep-163-plantation-theory-pt-2-wjohn-graham/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:45:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48860367/tcsp_ep_163_jgj_2.mp3" length="30288028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riddle me this:If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it? And if what author John Graham Jr. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAABKu0IB2CG9zSxHSet1pSX_BKk34Ru00sw)</a> proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try? And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work? If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this on Thursday in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast®, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 163: Plantation Theory Pt.2 with John Graham Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-163-plantation-theory-pt-2-with-john-graham-jr--69654651</link><description><![CDATA[Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?  Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it?   And if what author John Graham Jr. proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try?   And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work?   If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4zreU3zmdb4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 02:00:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654651/cbr_4zreu3zmdb4.mp3" length="1392813" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d4228630-467e-40b9-8382-8451c588e7b0/d4228630-467e-40b9-8382-8451c588e7b0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d4228630-467e-40b9-8382-8451c588e7b0/d4228630-467e-40b9-8382-8451c588e7b0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d4228630-467e-40b9-8382-8451c588e7b0/d4228630-467e-40b9-8382-8451c588e7b0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?  Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it?   And if what author John Graham Jr. proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try?   And is there trouble in store for the allies who take up the mantle to do the real work?   If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on all but one continent, and I'm not even sure they have Internet there.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>88</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 163  Plantation Theory w/John Graham teaser:</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-163-plantation-theory-w-john-graham-teaser--69662424</link><description><![CDATA[Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and  other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?  Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it?  And if what author John Graham proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try?  And is there "smoke waiting on ...:" the White allies who take up the mantle to remedy the issue?  John says so, and he has done his research to support it.   If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on nearly every continent.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">xYWw9KkDeN0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:05:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662424/cbr_xyww9kkden0.mp3" length="1361709" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f85b3e5-5451-4f04-854c-5950d53373f5/3f85b3e5-5451-4f04-854c-5950d53373f5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f85b3e5-5451-4f04-854c-5950d53373f5/3f85b3e5-5451-4f04-854c-5950d53373f5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f85b3e5-5451-4f04-854c-5950d53373f5/3f85b3e5-5451-4f04-854c-5950d53373f5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and  other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Riddle me this:  If you wouldn't ask an abused spouse to fix their abusive partner, why would we ask BIPOC and  other underrepresented groups to help the companies that do not center them to become an anti-racist workplace or even build diversity, equity and inclusion programs?  Someone else built the system, so why can't they dismantle it?  And if what author John Graham proposes in his book Plantation Theory is true, why would so many members of marginalized groups try?  And is there "smoke waiting on ...:" the White allies who take up the mantle to remedy the issue?  John says so, and he has done his research to support it.   If you don't want to go deep with us, don't listen, but we explore all of this in part 2 of our Black History Month series on The Culture Soup Podcast, now heard in more than 70 countries worldwide, on nearly every continent.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>86</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 162 : Plantation Theory Pt 1 with John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-162-plantation-theory-pt-1-with-john-graham--69662415</link><description><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?  It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast today as I welcome my friend John Graham Jr. back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.  I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast.  WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.  Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.  It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">WqB9zD5Bz9M</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:55:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662415/cbr_wqb9zd5bz9m.mp3" length="26861229" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e26e889-1393-41db-9064-cb1a5135c3d3/6e26e889-1393-41db-9064-cb1a5135c3d3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e26e889-1393-41db-9064-cb1a5135c3d3/6e26e889-1393-41db-9064-cb1a5135c3d3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6e26e889-1393-41db-9064-cb1a5135c3d3/6e26e889-1393-41db-9064-cb1a5135c3d3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?  It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?  It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast today as I welcome my friend John Graham Jr. back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.  I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast.  WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.  Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.  It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1679</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 162:  Plantation Theory Pt 1 with John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-162-plantation-theory-pt-1-with-john-graham--72302630</link><description><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® today as I welcome my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast®.WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/83894439/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:44:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302630/tcsp_ep_162_jgj.mp3" length="26861596" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® today as I welcome my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast®.WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. 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Part two will air Feb 24.It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/83894439/ep-162-plantation-theory-pt-1-with-john-graham/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:44:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227860/tcsp_ep_162_jgj.mp3" length="26861596" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® today as I welcome my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Graham Jr.</a> back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast®.WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1679</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 162:  Plantation Theory Pt 1 with John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-162-plantation-theory-pt-1-with-john-graham--48681129</link><description><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® today as I welcome my friend John Graham Jr. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)</a> back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast®.WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/83894439/ep-162-plantation-theory-pt-1-with-john-graham/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:44:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48681129/tcsp_ep_162_jgj.mp3" length="26861596" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® today as I welcome my friend John Graham Jr. (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)</a> back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast®.WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1679</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 162 : Plantation Theory with John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-162-plantation-theory-with-john-graham--69662411</link><description><![CDATA["All around the world the same song... " isn't just a line from Digital Underground.  It's the parallel universes and lived experiences of all Black Professionals.  It's what they share when they feel safe to executive coaches, mentors and confidants like me.  John Graham wrote Plantation Theory as a way to assure us that it isn't all in our heads.  "No, you are not crazy."  Tune in Thursday evening, Feb 10, on your favorite podcast platform for part one of this compelling conversation.  #blacklinkedin #blackleaders #blackwomen #podcasts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">xdOl7LP0lgQ</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:35:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662411/cbr_xdol7lp0lgq.mp3" length="1128621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ad396db-cef0-4bfe-a950-0580de970ef9/6ad396db-cef0-4bfe-a950-0580de970ef9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ad396db-cef0-4bfe-a950-0580de970ef9/6ad396db-cef0-4bfe-a950-0580de970ef9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6ad396db-cef0-4bfe-a950-0580de970ef9/6ad396db-cef0-4bfe-a950-0580de970ef9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"All around the world the same song... " isn't just a line from Digital Underground.  It's the parallel universes and lived experiences of all Black Professionals.  It's what they share when they feel safe to executive coaches, mentors and confidants...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["All around the world the same song... " isn't just a line from Digital Underground.  It's the parallel universes and lived experiences of all Black Professionals.  It's what they share when they feel safe to executive coaches, mentors and confidants like me.  John Graham wrote Plantation Theory as a way to assure us that it isn't all in our heads.  "No, you are not crazy."  Tune in Thursday evening, Feb 10, on your favorite podcast platform for part one of this compelling conversation.  #blacklinkedin #blackleaders #blackwomen #podcasts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>71</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 162:  Plantation Theory:  Do you know the code?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-162-plantation-theory-do-you-know-the-code--69660312</link><description><![CDATA[John Graham Jr. author of Plantation Theory calls it the code of politeness and highlights the discrepancies in the term accountability.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">PIlaGEuJ5Ns</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 19:43:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660312/cbr_pilageuj5ns.mp3" length="957741" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81ab58f2-0358-40a6-b66e-959b985c6a50/81ab58f2-0358-40a6-b66e-959b985c6a50.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81ab58f2-0358-40a6-b66e-959b985c6a50/81ab58f2-0358-40a6-b66e-959b985c6a50.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/81ab58f2-0358-40a6-b66e-959b985c6a50/81ab58f2-0358-40a6-b66e-959b985c6a50.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John Graham Jr. author of Plantation Theory calls it the code of politeness and highlights the discrepancies in the term accountability.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Graham Jr. author of Plantation Theory calls it the code of politeness and highlights the discrepancies in the term accountability.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>60</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 162 JGJ Feb 10: ROUGH CUT</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-162-jgj-feb-10-rough-cut--69656838</link><description><![CDATA[TCSP Ep 162 JGJ Feb 10: ROUGH CUT]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fEKbIulrB6Q</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:56:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656838/cbr_fekbiulrb6q.mp3" length="26967213" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0627891-d269-464d-b23f-bcfa8628d765/a0627891-d269-464d-b23f-bcfa8628d765.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0627891-d269-464d-b23f-bcfa8628d765/a0627891-d269-464d-b23f-bcfa8628d765.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a0627891-d269-464d-b23f-bcfa8628d765/a0627891-d269-464d-b23f-bcfa8628d765.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TCSP Ep 162 JGJ Feb 10: ROUGH CUT</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TCSP Ep 162 JGJ Feb 10: ROUGH CUT]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1686</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 162: Plantation Theory with John Graham Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-162-plantation-theory-with-john-graham-jr--69654633</link><description><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?  It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast today as I welcome my friend John Graham Jr. back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.  I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast.  WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.  Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.  It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9Y5DLs9wN8E</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 20:15:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654633/cbr_9y5dls9wn8e.mp3" length="569901" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/479b5473-cbb0-4783-9c8f-99ae732be419/479b5473-cbb0-4783-9c8f-99ae732be419.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/479b5473-cbb0-4783-9c8f-99ae732be419/479b5473-cbb0-4783-9c8f-99ae732be419.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/479b5473-cbb0-4783-9c8f-99ae732be419/479b5473-cbb0-4783-9c8f-99ae732be419.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?  It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is it possible to have the freedom and security you need and desire as a Black leader in Corporate America if the very structure was built on ideologies that other you?  It's a very special Black History Month two-part episode of The Culture Soup Podcast today as I welcome my friend John Graham Jr. back to the show to talk about his new book Plantation Theory: The Black Professional's Struggle Between Freedom and Security.  I share the moving story of how we met and when we first discussed his book, and as always, John and I go deep on our topic, and he offers solutions, on Episode 162 of The Culture Soup Podcast.  WARNING: If you are sensitive or fragile around the topics of race, this episode may rattle you, but this is how we learn and grow.  Join us for part one this Thursday, Feb 10. Part two will air Feb 24.  It's available wherever fine podcasts stream or visit theculturesoup.com for more information on the show.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 161: The Sound Of Progress with Abby West</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-with-abby-west--69654636</link><description><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress.  When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.  But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.  Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast this Thursday.  Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here:  Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, The Book of Baraka https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka  You can stream it on Audible, by the way (and anywhere podcasts stream). While you're there, download a copy of my audio book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">06eaFCSelfI</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:01:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654636/cbr_06eafcselfi.mp3" length="23964333" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e92c318-0cf0-49fd-8347-5718e7f37767/5e92c318-0cf0-49fd-8347-5718e7f37767.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e92c318-0cf0-49fd-8347-5718e7f37767/5e92c318-0cf0-49fd-8347-5718e7f37767.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e92c318-0cf0-49fd-8347-5718e7f37767/5e92c318-0cf0-49fd-8347-5718e7f37767.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress.  When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress.  When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.  But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.  Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast this Thursday.  Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here:  Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, The Book of Baraka https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka  You can stream it on Audible, by the way (and anywhere podcasts stream). While you're there, download a copy of my audio book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1498</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 161: The Sound of Progress with Abby West (VIDEO)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-with-abby-west-video--72302577</link><description><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ this Thursday. Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here: Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Book-of-Baraka-Audiobook/B09Q3QTMTG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book of Baraka</a><a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/83792284/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:49:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302577/tcsp_e161_abby_west_2.mp3" length="23964726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ this Thursday. Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here: Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Book-of-Baraka-Audiobook/B09Q3QTMTG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book of Baraka</a><a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1498</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 161: The Sound of Progress with Abby West (VIDEO)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-with-abby-west-video--72227876</link><description><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ this Thursday. Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here: Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Book-of-Baraka-Audiobook/B09Q3QTMTG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book of Baraka</a><a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/83792284/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-with-abby-west-video/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:49:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227876/tcsp_e161_abby_west_2.mp3" length="23964726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ this Thursday. Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here: Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Book-of-Baraka-Audiobook/B09Q3QTMTG" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Book of Baraka</a><a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1498</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 161: The Sound of Progress with Abby West (VIDEO)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-with-abby-west-video--48469956</link><description><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ this Thursday. Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here: Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, The Book of Baraka<a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka" rel="noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka</a> (<a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka)" rel="noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/83792284/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-with-abby-west-video/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:49:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48469956/tcsp_e161_abby_west_2.mp3" length="23964726" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?It's the sound of progress.When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast®️ this Thursday. Read about one of her latest projects that is just being released here: Ras Baraka’s Audible Original, The Book of Baraka<a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka" rel="noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka</a> (<a href="https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka)" rel="noopener">https://www.audible.com/about/newsroom/newarks-40th-mayor-reinvents-the-political-memoir-in-the-book-of-baraka)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1498</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How One Word Can Hold You Back</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-one-word-can-hold-you-back--69702524</link><description><![CDATA[I know.  You're killing it.  Slaying everyday, but do you know the one word that could be holding you back from moving forward?  The year was 2018, and while I knew about the calibration process, I had no clue how subjective and biased it could be.  In fact, these sessions had gone in my favor in the past.   After you've received consecutive exceeds ratings, calibration really isn't a word that shakes you.  But if there are people in the room who want to see you crash and burn—they can not only impact your rating, but they can also hit you where it hurts most—your compensation.  It happened to me, and I think the most surprising part was the negativity came from people who had no real experience with my work or with working with me.  They fed into the gossip mill, shared false information that had nothing to do with my work and ultimately impacted my compensation.  Not all calibration processes are horror shows like the one I just described.  In fact, many of them are not only transparent, but they have a process that must be adhered to and leave very little room for "opinions," especially from people who have very little to do with your work.  Still, there are those who may not have one thing against you, but are willing to go to bat from someone else and don't mind your being the collateral damage.  It can get ugly.  That said, it is imperative that you know about the calibration process in your company.  Knowledge is power, and it also yields the ability to impact the outcome by having some awareness of who will be involved.   How's the strength of your brand?    How's your reputation?    How many strong advocates will you have in the room?  (Ready and willing to counter attacks?)  How are they positioned politically?  How many detractors?  What could be their political motivations?  Moving forward blindly could hold you back.  Get to know your calibration process... good, bad or ugly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">piSvXajPFKs</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702524/cbr_pisvxajpfks.mp3" length="1735725" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/172287a8-48f3-4718-8458-22e4802d6641/172287a8-48f3-4718-8458-22e4802d6641.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/172287a8-48f3-4718-8458-22e4802d6641/172287a8-48f3-4718-8458-22e4802d6641.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/172287a8-48f3-4718-8458-22e4802d6641/172287a8-48f3-4718-8458-22e4802d6641.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I know.  You're killing it.  Slaying everyday, but do you know the one word that could be holding you back from moving forward?  The year was 2018, and while I knew about the calibration process, I had no clue how subjective and biased it could be....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I know.  You're killing it.  Slaying everyday, but do you know the one word that could be holding you back from moving forward?  The year was 2018, and while I knew about the calibration process, I had no clue how subjective and biased it could be.  In fact, these sessions had gone in my favor in the past.   After you've received consecutive exceeds ratings, calibration really isn't a word that shakes you.  But if there are people in the room who want to see you crash and burn—they can not only impact your rating, but they can also hit you where it hurts most—your compensation.  It happened to me, and I think the most surprising part was the negativity came from people who had no real experience with my work or with working with me.  They fed into the gossip mill, shared false information that had nothing to do with my work and ultimately impacted my compensation.  Not all calibration processes are horror shows like the one I just described.  In fact, many of them are not only transparent, but they have a process that must be adhered to and leave very little room for "opinions," especially from people who have very little to do with your work.  Still, there are those who may not have one thing against you, but are willing to go to bat from someone else and don't mind your being the collateral damage.  It can get ugly.  That said, it is imperative that you know about the calibration process in your company.  Knowledge is power, and it also yields the ability to impact the outcome by having some awareness of who will be involved.   How's the strength of your brand?    How's your reputation?    How many strong advocates will you have in the room?  (Ready and willing to counter attacks?)  How are they positioned politically?  How many detractors?  What could be their political motivations?  Moving forward blindly could hold you back.  Get to know your calibration process... good, bad or ugly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>109</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 161: The Sound of Progress w/Abby West, Audible</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-161-the-sound-of-progress-w-abby-west-audible--69656840</link><description><![CDATA[Ep 161: The Sound of Progress w/Abby West, Audible]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">hNRMUEHa14k</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 22:12:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656840/cbr_hnrmueha14k.mp3" length="2657709" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/382e34e0-fcf8-4601-a908-219bf784e500/382e34e0-fcf8-4601-a908-219bf784e500.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/382e34e0-fcf8-4601-a908-219bf784e500/382e34e0-fcf8-4601-a908-219bf784e500.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/382e34e0-fcf8-4601-a908-219bf784e500/382e34e0-fcf8-4601-a908-219bf784e500.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ep 161: The Sound of Progress w/Abby West, Audible</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ep 161: The Sound of Progress w/Abby West, Audible]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>167</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP A West Raw Cut Ep 161</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-a-west-raw-cut-ep-161--69657360</link><description><![CDATA[TCSP A West Raw Cut Ep 161]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">kjS23CFFCr8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:52:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657360/cbr_kjs23cffcr8.mp3" length="29621421" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c7ca267f-c481-480f-849e-5b0fd67336ad/c7ca267f-c481-480f-849e-5b0fd67336ad.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c7ca267f-c481-480f-849e-5b0fd67336ad/c7ca267f-c481-480f-849e-5b0fd67336ad.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c7ca267f-c481-480f-849e-5b0fd67336ad/c7ca267f-c481-480f-849e-5b0fd67336ad.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TCSP A West Raw Cut Ep 161</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TCSP A West Raw Cut Ep 161]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1852</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shhh-hear-that-it-s-the-sound-of-progress--69657361</link><description><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress.  When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.  But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.  Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast this Thursday.  You can stream it on Audible, by the way (and anywhere podcasts stream). While you're there, download a copy of my audio book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">L0diU_5xRfc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 02:07:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657361/cbr_l0diu_5xrfc.mp3" length="544941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fa0aa91-9147-4855-be50-32ed0e023225/1fa0aa91-9147-4855-be50-32ed0e023225.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fa0aa91-9147-4855-be50-32ed0e023225/1fa0aa91-9147-4855-be50-32ed0e023225.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fa0aa91-9147-4855-be50-32ed0e023225/1fa0aa91-9147-4855-be50-32ed0e023225.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress.  When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shhh... hear that?  It's the sound of progress.  When Abby West (she/her) worked for the likes of People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and Essence, you couldn't have told her that one day she would be leading the charge for digital audio content for creators of color at one of the most cutting-edge content and tech companies on the planet. In fact, like most of us, back then, she didn't even know what that role actually was. Mostly, it didn't exist yet.  But she stepped out on faith and had a conversation with a mentor who helped her see her skill set in a different light. Now, she is the head of multicultural content for Audible. Abby met back in 2016, and we sat down recently to discuss the power of the medium, and what special magic creators of color bring to it—storytelling and the spoken word.  Culturally, people of color have owned this space, now she has the joy of bringing it to life one project at a time for one of the largest audio platforms in the world. Go behind the scenes with me and Abby on The Culture Soup Podcast this Thursday.  You can stream it on Audible, by the way (and anywhere podcasts stream). While you're there, download a copy of my audio book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 158: Divinely Appointed with Mohammed Farshori</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-158-divinely-appointed-with-mohammed-farshori--69660318</link><description><![CDATA[Do you have a "side resume"?  Mohammed Farshori says that everyone should have on in order to bolster their #personalbrand.    In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, I speak with the global culture expert about why it matters that you aren't just living out your purpose at work.  We discuss the importance of understanding your purpose and then not playing small about it.  Mohammed is walking his talk as he is spreading messages of unity and compassion in communities and bringing people together.  His latest project is something that binds us—faith.  He is helping lead the effort to launch one of the first employee resources groups at a Fortune 100 focused on how people connect spiritually.  It's so ironic that when I met Mohammed, I was involved in a similar effort, and he still has the selfie he took with Rev Run.  We talk about what inspires us including what connects us on Thursday's episode which will begin streaming later today, everywhere fine podcasts stream.  Join us!  #tech #business #culture]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">RDDM9yUXHYo</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:08:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660318/cbr_rddm9yuxhyo.mp3" length="886317" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d871de3-e069-49a0-a10a-57f19498d715/0d871de3-e069-49a0-a10a-57f19498d715.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d871de3-e069-49a0-a10a-57f19498d715/0d871de3-e069-49a0-a10a-57f19498d715.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0d871de3-e069-49a0-a10a-57f19498d715/0d871de3-e069-49a0-a10a-57f19498d715.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you have a "side resume"?  Mohammed Farshori says that everyone should have on in order to bolster their #personalbrand.    In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, I speak with the global culture expert about why it matters that you aren't...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a "side resume"?  Mohammed Farshori says that everyone should have on in order to bolster their #personalbrand.    In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast, I speak with the global culture expert about why it matters that you aren't just living out your purpose at work.  We discuss the importance of understanding your purpose and then not playing small about it.  Mohammed is walking his talk as he is spreading messages of unity and compassion in communities and bringing people together.  His latest project is something that binds us—faith.  He is helping lead the effort to launch one of the first employee resources groups at a Fortune 100 focused on how people connect spiritually.  It's so ironic that when I met Mohammed, I was involved in a similar effort, and he still has the selfie he took with Rev Run.  We talk about what inspires us including what connects us on Thursday's episode which will begin streaming later today, everywhere fine podcasts stream.  Join us!  #tech #business #culture]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast The Coaching Corner LIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-the-coaching-corner-live--69701615</link><description><![CDATA[Let's talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it.  Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them.  I'll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts and take your Q&amp;A Live on this special broadcast which will stream video and audio on the podcast late Thursday night, Oct 28, 2021.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">N9XV-LcIdCA</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:12:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69701615/cbr_n9xv_lcidca.mp3" length="34018605" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5dea713-841d-40ca-8427-e63fe7974796/b5dea713-841d-40ca-8427-e63fe7974796.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5dea713-841d-40ca-8427-e63fe7974796/b5dea713-841d-40ca-8427-e63fe7974796.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b5dea713-841d-40ca-8427-e63fe7974796/b5dea713-841d-40ca-8427-e63fe7974796.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let's talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it.  Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them.  I'll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts and take your Q&amp;amp;A Live on this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it.  Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them.  I'll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts and take your Q&amp;A Live on this special broadcast which will stream video and audio on the podcast late Thursday night, Oct 28, 2021.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2127</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>LMS is now LIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lms-is-now-live--69660319</link><description><![CDATA[Join her now on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and YouTube.  #NoThanks #Author #Speaker #Coach]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">t1Kdco4mDco</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:21:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660319/cbr_t1kdco4mdco.mp3" length="2378541" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b3261dd-225f-45bc-9fef-35ea5d3cfb89/3b3261dd-225f-45bc-9fef-35ea5d3cfb89.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b3261dd-225f-45bc-9fef-35ea5d3cfb89/3b3261dd-225f-45bc-9fef-35ea5d3cfb89.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3b3261dd-225f-45bc-9fef-35ea5d3cfb89/3b3261dd-225f-45bc-9fef-35ea5d3cfb89.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join her now on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and YouTube.  #NoThanks #Author #Speaker #Coach</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join her now on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook and YouTube.  #NoThanks #Author #Speaker #Coach]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>149</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 160: The Coaching Corner LIVE: Goal Getters Design Their Lives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-160-the-coaching-corner-live-goal-getters-design-their-lives--72302631</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/82382414/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:32:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302631/tcsp_ep_160.mp3" length="32540404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 160: The Coaching Corner LIVE: Goal Getters Design Their Lives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-160-the-coaching-corner-live-goal-getters-design-their-lives--72227853</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/82382414/ep-160-the-coaching-corner-live-goal-getters-design-their-lives/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:32:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227853/tcsp_ep_160.mp3" length="32540404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 160: The Coaching Corner LIVE: Goal Getters Design Their Lives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-160-the-coaching-corner-live-goal-getters-design-their-lives--47211143</link><description><![CDATA[It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/82382414/ep-160-the-coaching-corner-live-goal-getters-design-their-lives/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:32:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47211143/tcsp_ep_160.mp3" length="32540404" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's been a while, but the show streamedLIVE this afternoon, We talked about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them. I speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2034</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Copy of The Culture Soup Podcast The Coaching Corner LIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/copy-of-the-culture-soup-podcast-the-coaching-corner-live--69654650</link><description><![CDATA[Let's talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it.  Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them.  I'll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts and take your Q&amp;A Live on this special broadcast which will stream video and audio on the podcast late Thursday night, Oct 28, 2021.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">AEvy6cR5TfA</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:52:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654650/cbr_aevy6cr5tfa.mp3" length="33315117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dadb3b77-f6e3-44de-b83a-c45220701881/dadb3b77-f6e3-44de-b83a-c45220701881.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dadb3b77-f6e3-44de-b83a-c45220701881/dadb3b77-f6e3-44de-b83a-c45220701881.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dadb3b77-f6e3-44de-b83a-c45220701881/dadb3b77-f6e3-44de-b83a-c45220701881.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Let's talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it.  Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them.  I'll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts and take your Q&amp;amp;A Live on this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it.  Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let's hack them.  I'll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts and take your Q&amp;A Live on this special broadcast which will stream video and audio on the podcast late Thursday night, Oct 28, 2021.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2083</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 159: What’s really behind The Great Resignation?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-159-what-s-really-behind-the-great-resignation--72302593</link><description><![CDATA[Does your workplace culture smell? It just might, and it didn't just happen.There's been a lot of conversation about why people are quitting their jobs. In fact, you know that I choose to refer to it as The Great Opt Out because what The Great Resignation ignores is the insight that people have more options than ever, thanks to the democratization of the Internet.I took some time to speak to "The Workplace Doctor" herself, Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR about other nuances leaders should be aware of in the workplace. Is it possible that the pandemic revealed the true toxicity of the workplace? And what can companies do to address the whole person instead of simply throwing free food, a couple days off and a happy hour at it?We'll talk about it on Thursday's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast®. It streams tonight everywhere you find fine podcasts.#tech #business #culture #workplace]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/81968464/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302593/tcsp_ep_159_bowman.mp3" length="33645104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Does your workplace culture smell? It just might, and it didn't just happen.There's been a lot of conversation about why people are quitting their jobs. In fact, you know that I choose to refer to it as The Great Opt Out because what The Great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does your workplace culture smell? It just might, and it didn't just happen.There's been a lot of conversation about why people are quitting their jobs. In fact, you know that I choose to refer to it as The Great Opt Out because what The Great Resignation ignores is the insight that people have more options than ever, thanks to the democratization of the Internet.I took some time to speak to "The Workplace Doctor" herself, Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR about other nuances leaders should be aware of in the workplace. Is it possible that the pandemic revealed the true toxicity of the workplace? And what can companies do to address the whole person instead of simply throwing free food, a couple days off and a happy hour at it?We'll talk about it on Thursday's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast®. 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It streams tonight everywhere you find fine podcasts.#tech #business #culture #workplace]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/81968464/ep-159-whats-really-behind-the-great-resignation/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 07:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227897/tcsp_ep_159_bowman.mp3" length="33645104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Does your workplace culture smell? It just might, and it didn't just happen.There's been a lot of conversation about why people are quitting their jobs. In fact, you know that I choose to refer to it as The Great Opt Out because what The Great...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does your workplace culture smell? It just might, and it didn't just happen.There's been a lot of conversation about why people are quitting their jobs. 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In fact, you know that I choose to refer to it as The Great Opt Out because what The Great Resignation ignores is the insight that people have more options than ever, thanks to the democratization of the Internet.   I took some time to speak to "The Workplace Doctor" herself, Natasha Bowman about other nuances leaders should be aware of in the workplace.  Is it possible that the pandemic reveal the true toxicity of the workplace?  And what can companies do to address the whole person instead of simply throwing free food, a couple days off and a happy hour at it?   We'll talk about it on Thursday's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast.  It streams tonight everywhere you find fine podcasts.   #tech #business #culture #workplace]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">biW3j0hEcm4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:41:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654652/cbr_biw3j0hecm4.mp3" length="582189" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ec89f65-6ae5-47d4-9c2a-7af36fff5531/9ec89f65-6ae5-47d4-9c2a-7af36fff5531.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ec89f65-6ae5-47d4-9c2a-7af36fff5531/9ec89f65-6ae5-47d4-9c2a-7af36fff5531.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9ec89f65-6ae5-47d4-9c2a-7af36fff5531/9ec89f65-6ae5-47d4-9c2a-7af36fff5531.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Does your workplace culture smell?  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In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=), I speak with the global culture expert about why it matters that you aren't just living out your purpose at work. We discuss the importance of understanding your purpose and then not playing small about it. Mohammed is walking his talk as he is spreading messages of unity and compassion in communities and bringing people together.His latest project is something that binds us—faith. He is helping lead the effort to launch one of the first employee resources groups at a Fortune 100 focused on how people connect spiritually. It's so ironic that when I met Mohammed, I was involved in a similar effort, and he still has the selfie he took with Rev Run.We talk about what inspires us including what connects us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/81541404/ep-158-divinely-appointed-with-mohammed-farshori/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 22:06:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46765218/tcsp_m_farshori.mp3" length="34655307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you have a "side resume"? Mohammed Farshori says that everyone should have on in order to bolster their #personalbrand. In today's episode of The Culture Soup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a "side resume"? Mohammed Farshori says that everyone should have on in order to bolster their #personalbrand. 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We discuss the importance of understanding your purpose and then not playing small about it. Mohammed is walking his talk as he is spreading messages of unity and compassion in communities and bringing people together.His latest project is something that binds us—faith. He is helping lead the effort to launch one of the first employee resources groups at a Fortune 100 focused on how people connect spiritually. It's so ironic that when I met Mohammed, I was involved in a similar effort, and he still has the selfie he took with Rev Run.We talk about what inspires us including what connects us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/81541404/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302551/tcsp_m_farshori.mp3" length="34655307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you have a "side resume"? 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We discuss the importance of understanding your purpose and then not playing small about it. Mohammed is walking his talk as he is spreading messages of unity and compassion in communities and bringing people together.His latest project is something that binds us—faith. He is helping lead the effort to launch one of the first employee resources groups at a Fortune 100 focused on how people connect spiritually. 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It's so ironic that when I met Mohammed, I was involved in a similar effort, and he still has the selfie he took with Rev Run.We talk about what inspires us including what connects us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How did #TikTok shift culture during the pandemic?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-tiktok-shift-culture-during-the-pandemic--69656841</link><description><![CDATA[I spoke to one of my dear friends and former colleagues from AT&amp;T about how the platform caused him to see things differently. Gen Z led the way, and many of us followed.  You'll meet global culture expert and DE&amp;I advocate Mohammed Farshori. If you want to meet a rockstar leader, he definitely fits the bill. Leading global CSR efforts for the company's #ATTBelieves Campaign, he's also blazing new pathways in the AAPI community and beyond by bringing cultures together around critical issues.  We talk about the racial reckoning after the global protests in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the #StopAsianHate movement and what the myth of the Model Minority has to do with it all.  It was great reuniting with Mohammed. I hope you'll join us on Thursday's episode. Watch and listen wherever you stream for favorite podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">HrxHouM4Mwk</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656841/cbr_hrxhoum4mwk.mp3" length="563757" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06289b8a-ddb2-4f05-9ab0-7d180efcc64e/06289b8a-ddb2-4f05-9ab0-7d180efcc64e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06289b8a-ddb2-4f05-9ab0-7d180efcc64e/06289b8a-ddb2-4f05-9ab0-7d180efcc64e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06289b8a-ddb2-4f05-9ab0-7d180efcc64e/06289b8a-ddb2-4f05-9ab0-7d180efcc64e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I spoke to one of my dear friends and former colleagues from AT&amp;amp;T about how the platform caused him to see things differently. Gen Z led the way, and many of us followed.  You'll meet global culture expert and DE&amp;amp;I advocate Mohammed Farshori....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I spoke to one of my dear friends and former colleagues from AT&amp;T about how the platform caused him to see things differently. Gen Z led the way, and many of us followed.  You'll meet global culture expert and DE&amp;I advocate Mohammed Farshori. If you want to meet a rockstar leader, he definitely fits the bill. Leading global CSR efforts for the company's #ATTBelieves Campaign, he's also blazing new pathways in the AAPI community and beyond by bringing cultures together around critical issues.  We talk about the racial reckoning after the global protests in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the #StopAsianHate movement and what the myth of the Model Minority has to do with it all.  It was great reuniting with Mohammed. I hope you'll join us on Thursday's episode. Watch and listen wherever you stream for favorite podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>36</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tiktok</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 157: Breaking the Paradigm on DE&amp;I w/ Leslie Short</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-157-breaking-the-paradigm-on-de-i-w-leslie-short--69660320</link><description><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation.   Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.  My conversation with Leslie Short Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.  Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.  You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">pEwlTmfUMUg</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:00:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660320/cbr_pewltmfumug.mp3" length="41085357" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fd29fb03-9b80-4a31-9461-39fee0369a97/fd29fb03-9b80-4a31-9461-39fee0369a97.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fd29fb03-9b80-4a31-9461-39fee0369a97/fd29fb03-9b80-4a31-9461-39fee0369a97.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fd29fb03-9b80-4a31-9461-39fee0369a97/fd29fb03-9b80-4a31-9461-39fee0369a97.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation.   Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation.   Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.  My conversation with Leslie Short Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.  Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.  You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2568</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 157:  Breaking the Paradigm on DE&amp;I w/ Leslie Short</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-157-breaking-the-paradigm-on-de-i-w-leslie-short--72302523</link><description><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.My conversation with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leslie Short</a> Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/81064875/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:13:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302523/tcsp_l_short.mp3" length="41085998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.My conversation with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leslie Short</a> Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2568</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 157:  Breaking the Paradigm on DE&amp;I w/ Leslie Short</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-157-breaking-the-paradigm-on-de-i-w-leslie-short--72227914</link><description><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.My conversation with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leslie Short</a> Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/81064875/ep-157-breaking-the-paradigm-on-dei-w-leslie-short/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:13:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227914/tcsp_l_short.mp3" length="41085998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.My conversation with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leslie Short</a> Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2568</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 157:  Breaking the Paradigm on DE&amp;I w/ Leslie Short</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-157-breaking-the-paradigm-on-de-i-w-leslie-short--46547303</link><description><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.My conversation with Leslie Short (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#</a>) Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity & Inclusion Symposium.Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/81064875/ep-157-breaking-the-paradigm-on-dei-w-leslie-short/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:13:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46547303/tcsp_l_short.mp3" length="41085998" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My guest, Leslie Short, believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation. Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.My conversation with Leslie Short (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#</a>) Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity & Inclusion Symposium.Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2568</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How do you break the paradigm on DE&amp;I?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-break-the-paradigm-on-de-i--69662406</link><description><![CDATA[My guest Thursday believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation.   Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.  My conversation with Leslie Short Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.  Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.  You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!  I'm happy to share my dear friend with you...on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast. It streams Thursday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">YdZ22BGJ8dc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:32:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662406/cbr_ydz22bgj8dc.mp3" length="577965" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/028c86e4-a840-48ae-add2-7c51d40bbfa7/028c86e4-a840-48ae-add2-7c51d40bbfa7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/028c86e4-a840-48ae-add2-7c51d40bbfa7/028c86e4-a840-48ae-add2-7c51d40bbfa7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/028c86e4-a840-48ae-add2-7c51d40bbfa7/028c86e4-a840-48ae-add2-7c51d40bbfa7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My guest Thursday believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation.   Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My guest Thursday believes the answer lies in the concept of culture and not necessarily segmentation.   Ring a bell? In my last days in integrated marketing, I was applying the same principal (inclusion marketing). Leslie is now applying it to people resources in organizations.  My conversation with Leslie Short Founder of The Cavu Group couldn't have been more timely, as themes from my latest message to DE&amp;I decision makers in North Texas recently at the #DCEODiversity Equity &amp; Inclusion Symposium.  Leslie and I talk about what it means to decode and deprogram DEI, and we go deep on topics that will help disseminate the values and culture of real change throughout organizations everywhere— if only leaders are willing to look at the whole person and do the real work.  You will also hear Leslie's amazing story, from international ballet dancer, to brand marketing agency founder, to the mastermind behind the @FUBU and Shark Tank's Daymond Johns' brands, to her founding of The Cavu Group a DEI consultancy. Put up your dukes, too—she is also a feather-weight boxer!  I'm happy to share my dear friend with you...on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast. It streams Thursday wherever you get your favorite podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 156: THe Coaching Corner: Control Freak w/L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-156-the-coaching-corner-control-freak-w-l-michelle-smith--72302554</link><description><![CDATA[Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?   If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts throughout.   Ready to get coached?   I take you through 5 journaling prompts throughout today's discussion on this episode, and you will be able to explore why you may not be respecting the boundaries of others or perhaps others may be breaching your own boundaries.   Breached boundaries break down relationships because it erodes trust.   It's all related to a free digital tool for you that I developed. It's the NSC Boundary Breakers Tool. It's part assessment, part-5-day-personal journaling exercise, and executive coach all in one virtual box. It will get underneath whether you're the controller or if you are being controlled, or both.   There is even a Trust Erosion Metric that may lead you to insights about your relationships and why there are snags in certain processes.   You know, you have to let go of a lot to get to that C-Suite.   Who's ready?  Tune in late tonight.  We stream everywhere.  Ask Alexa or Siri.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/80644656/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:47:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302554/tcsp_coaching_corner_control_freak.mp3" length="20705111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?   If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?   If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts throughout.   Ready to get coached?   I take you through 5 journaling prompts throughout today's discussion on this episode, and you will be able to explore why you may not be respecting the boundaries of others or perhaps others may be breaching your own boundaries.   Breached boundaries break down relationships because it erodes trust.   It's all related to a free digital tool for you that I developed. It's the NSC Boundary Breakers Tool. It's part assessment, part-5-day-personal journaling exercise, and executive coach all in one virtual box. It will get underneath whether you're the controller or if you are being controlled, or both.   There is even a Trust Erosion Metric that may lead you to insights about your relationships and why there are snags in certain processes.   You know, you have to let go of a lot to get to that C-Suite.   Who's ready?  Tune in late tonight.  We stream everywhere.  Ask Alexa or Siri.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 156: THe Coaching Corner: Control Freak w/L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-156-the-coaching-corner-control-freak-w-l-michelle-smith--72227894</link><description><![CDATA[Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?   If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts throughout.   Ready to get coached?   I take you through 5 journaling prompts throughout today's discussion on this episode, and you will be able to explore why you may not be respecting the boundaries of others or perhaps others may be breaching your own boundaries.   Breached boundaries break down relationships because it erodes trust.   It's all related to a free digital tool for you that I developed. It's the NSC Boundary Breakers Tool. It's part assessment, part-5-day-personal journaling exercise, and executive coach all in one virtual box. It will get underneath whether you're the controller or if you are being controlled, or both.   There is even a Trust Erosion Metric that may lead you to insights about your relationships and why there are snags in certain processes.   You know, you have to let go of a lot to get to that C-Suite.   Who's ready?  Tune in late tonight.  We stream everywhere.  Ask Alexa or Siri.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/80644656/ep-156-the-coaching-corner-control-freak-wl-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:47:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227894/tcsp_coaching_corner_control_freak.mp3" length="20705111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?   If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?   If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts throughout.   Ready to get coached?   I take you through 5 journaling prompts throughout today's discussion on this episode, and you will be able to explore why you may not be respecting the boundaries of others or perhaps others may be breaching your own boundaries.   Breached boundaries break down relationships because it erodes trust.   It's all related to a free digital tool for you that I developed. It's the NSC Boundary Breakers Tool. It's part assessment, part-5-day-personal journaling exercise, and executive coach all in one virtual box. It will get underneath whether you're the controller or if you are being controlled, or both.   There is even a Trust Erosion Metric that may lead you to insights about your relationships and why there are snags in certain processes.   You know, you have to let go of a lot to get to that C-Suite.   Who's ready?  Tune in late tonight.  We stream everywhere.  Ask Alexa or Siri.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1295</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 156: THe Coaching Corner: Control Freak w/L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-156-the-coaching-corner-control-freak-w-l-michelle-smith--46364051</link><description><![CDATA[Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?<br /> <br />If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts throughout.<br /> <br />Ready to get coached?<br /> <br />I take you through 5 journaling prompts throughout today's discussion on this episode, and you will be able to explore why you may not be respecting the boundaries of others or perhaps others may be breaching your own boundaries.<br /> <br />Breached boundaries break down relationships because it erodes trust.<br /> <br />It's all related to a free digital tool for you that I developed. It's the NSC Boundary Breakers Tool. It's part assessment, part-5-day-personal journaling exercise, and executive coach all in one virtual box. It will get underneath whether you're the controller or if you are being controlled, or both.<br /> <br />There is even a Trust Erosion Metric that may lead you to insights about your relationships and why there are snags in certain processes.<br /> <br />You know, you have to let go of a lot to get to that C-Suite.<br /> <br />Who's ready?  Tune in late tonight.  We stream everywhere.  Ask Alexa or Siri.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/80644656/ep-156-the-coaching-corner-control-freak-wl-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:47:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46364051/tcsp_coaching_corner_control_freak.mp3" length="20705111" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?
 
If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you controlling? Is someone trying to control you?<br /> <br />If you are a woman, chances are that the answer could be "both-and."  In today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, we explore this idea, and it's interactive with journaling prompts throughout.<br /> <br />Ready to get coached?<br /> <br />I take you through 5 journaling prompts throughout today's discussion on this episode, and you will be able to explore why you may not be respecting the boundaries of others or perhaps others may be breaching your own boundaries.<br /> <br />Breached boundaries break down relationships because it erodes trust.<br /> <br />It's all related to a free digital tool for you that I developed. It's the NSC Boundary Breakers Tool. It's part assessment, part-5-day-personal journaling exercise, and executive coach all in one virtual box. It will get underneath whether you're the controller or if you are being controlled, or both.<br /> <br />There is even a Trust Erosion Metric that may lead you to insights about your relationships and why there are snags in certain processes.<br /> <br />You know, you have to let go of a lot to get to that C-Suite.<br /> <br />Who's ready?  Tune in late tonight.  We stream everywhere.  Ask Alexa or Siri.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1294</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 155: Another Hidden Figure in Sports (FULL EPISODE)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-155-another-hidden-figure-in-sports-full-episode--69654637</link><description><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event.    Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association.    Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups.    This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1_XK7Z0EFjk</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:07:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654637/cbr_1_xk7z0efjk.mp3" length="34768941" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6c17305-c0f0-4f8d-8b78-b24ef3c33805/e6c17305-c0f0-4f8d-8b78-b24ef3c33805.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6c17305-c0f0-4f8d-8b78-b24ef3c33805/e6c17305-c0f0-4f8d-8b78-b24ef3c33805.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e6c17305-c0f0-4f8d-8b78-b24ef3c33805/e6c17305-c0f0-4f8d-8b78-b24ef3c33805.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event.    Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event.    Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association.    Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups.    This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Hidden Figure in Sports</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-hidden-figure-in-sports--46162447</link><description><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=).  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/80223268/another-hidden-figure-in-sports/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:56:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46162447/tcsp_nic_b.mp3" length="34768961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=).  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 155: Another Hidden Figure in Sports</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-155-another-hidden-figure-in-sports--72302610</link><description><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/80223268/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302610/tcsp_nic_b.mp3" length="34768961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 155: Another Hidden Figure in Sports</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-155-another-hidden-figure-in-sports--72227891</link><description><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/80223268/ep-155-another-hidden-figure-in-sports/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227891/tcsp_nic_b.mp3" length="34768961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 155: Another Hidden Figure in Sports</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-155-another-hidden-figure-in-sports--46164840</link><description><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=).  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/80223268/ep-155-another-hidden-figure-in-sports/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/46164840/tcsp_nic_b.mp3" length="34768961" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event. Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association. Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups. This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=).  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2174</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Another Hidden Figure in Sports (Teaser)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-hidden-figure-in-sports-teaser--69662407</link><description><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event.    Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association.    Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups.    This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  #tech #culture #business #womeninsports]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">y3nOKlyGu4k</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:00:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662407/cbr_y3noklygu4k.mp3" length="633261" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/07b41686-169e-4c6b-a792-e2fdc26b65de/07b41686-169e-4c6b-a792-e2fdc26b65de.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/07b41686-169e-4c6b-a792-e2fdc26b65de/07b41686-169e-4c6b-a792-e2fdc26b65de.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/07b41686-169e-4c6b-a792-e2fdc26b65de/07b41686-169e-4c6b-a792-e2fdc26b65de.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event.    Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I met Nicole Britenriker, it was for one of the many speaking opportunities at a business networking event.    Sure, it was all about sports, and her posture did hint toward an athletic pedigree, but little did I know that she spent most of her sports career as a university standout and elite international volleyball champion.  Now, she sits in the front office of one of the most impactful organizations in sports, the National Basketball Association.    Her journey to now is fascinating, and for those of you looking to break into sports and not necessarily on the field or on the court, this episode will appeal to you.  Find out how this high-performing, Millennial professional parlayed her time on the court into the career of her dreams all while advocating for people of color, women and other underrepresented groups.    This all-video episode streams tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast.  Ask Alexa to play the show, watch on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.  #tech #culture #business #womeninsports]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 154: The Coaching Corner: Goal setting and celebrating your wins!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-154-the-coaching-corner-goal-setting-and-celebrating-your-wins--69656843</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?  I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.  In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">it6kzJjZyGk</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:43:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656843/cbr_it6kzjjzygk.mp3" length="3206061" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62a06e9e-d185-4d96-8fa5-064beec82249/62a06e9e-d185-4d96-8fa5-064beec82249.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62a06e9e-d185-4d96-8fa5-064beec82249/62a06e9e-d185-4d96-8fa5-064beec82249.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/62a06e9e-d185-4d96-8fa5-064beec82249/62a06e9e-d185-4d96-8fa5-064beec82249.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?  I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?  I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.  In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>201</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 154: The Coaching Corner Episode: Goal setting and Celebrating</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-154-the-coaching-corner-episode-goal-setting-and-celebrating--72302525</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.I]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/79835061/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302525/tcsp_coaching_corner_8521.mp3" length="42118370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.I]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 154: The Coaching Corner Episode: Goal setting and Celebrating</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-154-the-coaching-corner-episode-goal-setting-and-celebrating--72227889</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.I]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/79835061/ep-154-the-coaching-corner-episode-goal-setting-and-celebrating/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227889/tcsp_coaching_corner_8521.mp3" length="42118370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.I]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 154: The Coaching Corner Episode: Goal setting and Celebrating</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-154-the-coaching-corner-episode-goal-setting-and-celebrating--45994378</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.I]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/79835061/ep-154-the-coaching-corner-episode-goal-setting-and-celebrating/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 16:09:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45994378/tcsp_coaching_corner_8521.mp3" length="42118370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to set some goals and celebrate wins?I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly. This month, because my plate is extremely full, I posted an audio episode.In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me. You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster. We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.I]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2633</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let's set some goals, reflect on our learnings and celebrate our wins</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-set-some-goals-reflect-on-our-learnings-and-celebrate-our-wins--69656845</link><description><![CDATA[I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly.  This month, because my plate is extremely full, you are getting the episode as audio only.   In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me.  You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster.  We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.  It will stream tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast, everywhere you download your favorite shows.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">GLJLyjyQj6o</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:59:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656845/cbr_it6kzjjzygk.mp3" length="3206061" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e106045-2059-4b83-95c8-e18931b97f01/5e106045-2059-4b83-95c8-e18931b97f01.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e106045-2059-4b83-95c8-e18931b97f01/5e106045-2059-4b83-95c8-e18931b97f01.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5e106045-2059-4b83-95c8-e18931b97f01/5e106045-2059-4b83-95c8-e18931b97f01.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly.  This month, because my plate is extremely full, you are getting the episode as audio only.   In...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I brought The Coaching Corner episode back in June as an all-video episode that would air on Thursday when the marquis episodes air...only once monthly.  This month, because my plate is extremely full, you are getting the episode as audio only.   In fact, you'll get to hear everything that my little company is into currently as well as set some goals with me.  You see, I've started list number two, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to bring you along with me so that you could set goals of your own--the way that will move you forward faster.  We will also learn the power of reflection--on your accomplishments both personal and professional and the lessons that you may have learned along the way.  It will stream tonight on The Culture Soup Podcast, everywhere you download your favorite shows.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>201</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 153: #ThrowbackThursday Finding the Good in the Bad with Dr. Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-153-throwbackthursday-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-with-dr-jeff-gardere--72302591</link><description><![CDATA[We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has many of us questioning--have we learned from the past?  We may need some of the lessons that we learned in 2020, so I'm turning back the clock to a conversation with American's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. It's pretty handy for me as well since I just took some time off for myself and went on holiday with my family.  With two books on the way, I'll continue to work while you enjoy. ICYMI, we're finding the good in the bad.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/79622323/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:07:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302591/tcsp_dr_jeff_covid19_072921.mp3" length="34879319" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has many of us questioning--have we learned from the past?  We may need some of the lessons that we learned in 2020, so I'm turning back the clock to a conversation with American's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. It's pretty handy for me as well since I just took some time off for myself and went on holiday with my family.  With two books on the way, I'll continue to work while you enjoy. ICYMI, we're finding the good in the bad.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2180</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 153: #ThrowbackThursday Finding the Good in the Bad with Dr. Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-153-throwbackthursday-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-with-dr-jeff-gardere--72227847</link><description><![CDATA[We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has many of us questioning--have we learned from the past?  We may need some of the lessons that we learned in 2020, so I'm turning back the clock to a conversation with American's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. It's pretty handy for me as well since I just took some time off for myself and went on holiday with my family.  With two books on the way, I'll continue to work while you enjoy. ICYMI, we're finding the good in the bad.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/79622323/ep-153-throwbackthursday-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-with-dr-jeff-gardere/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:07:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227847/tcsp_dr_jeff_covid19_072921.mp3" length="34879319" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has many of us questioning--have we learned from the past?  We may need some of the lessons that we learned in 2020, so I'm turning back the clock to a conversation with American's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. It's pretty handy for me as well since I just took some time off for myself and went on holiday with my family.  With two books on the way, I'll continue to work while you enjoy. ICYMI, we're finding the good in the bad.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2180</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 153: #ThrowbackThursday Finding the Good in the Bad with Dr. Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-153-throwbackthursday-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-with-dr-jeff-gardere--45894473</link><description><![CDATA[We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has many of us questioning--have we learned from the past?  We may need some of the lessons that we learned in 2020, so I'm turning back the clock to a conversation with American's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere.<br />It's pretty handy for me as well since I just took some time off for myself and went on holiday with my family.  With two books on the way, I'll continue to work while you enjoy.<br />ICYMI, we're finding the good in the bad.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/79622323/ep-153-throwbackthursday-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-with-dr-jeff-gardere/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:07:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45894473/tcsp_dr_jeff_covid19_072921.mp3" length="34879319" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are at a very interesting inflection point in our society.  The Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is here and wreaking havoc on the unvaccinated, and we have a large number of people who are unvaccinated.  With school starting this fall, this has many of us questioning--have we learned from the past?  We may need some of the lessons that we learned in 2020, so I'm turning back the clock to a conversation with American's Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere.<br />It's pretty handy for me as well since I just took some time off for myself and went on holiday with my family.  With two books on the way, I'll continue to work while you enjoy.<br />ICYMI, we're finding the good in the bad.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2180</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The World’s Favorite Carmen is on The Culture Soup Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-favorite-carmen-is-on-the-culture-soup-podcast--69654664</link><description><![CDATA[It’s not everyday that a world-renown star graces your show, but it happened yet again!   Episode 152: What’s Black About the Opera with Denyce Graves is streaming now.  Have you watched this all-video episode?  You can on most robust platforms, but I recommend Apple Podcasts or YouTube for the best experience.  #tech #culture #business Video courtesy: 60Minutes, CBS Viacom  @gravesmontgomery  @operaamerica]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">-XHmIbqAXg8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 02:37:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654664/cbr_xhmibqaxg8.mp3" length="1734957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4bc4cb4-af9a-42e7-82a6-bd3a62c728c0/e4bc4cb4-af9a-42e7-82a6-bd3a62c728c0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4bc4cb4-af9a-42e7-82a6-bd3a62c728c0/e4bc4cb4-af9a-42e7-82a6-bd3a62c728c0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e4bc4cb4-af9a-42e7-82a6-bd3a62c728c0/e4bc4cb4-af9a-42e7-82a6-bd3a62c728c0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s not everyday that a world-renown star graces your show, but it happened yet again!   Episode 152: What’s Black About the Opera with Denyce Graves is streaming now.  Have you watched this all-video episode?  You can on most robust platforms, but I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s not everyday that a world-renown star graces your show, but it happened yet again!   Episode 152: What’s Black About the Opera with Denyce Graves is streaming now.  Have you watched this all-video episode?  You can on most robust platforms, but I recommend Apple Podcasts or YouTube for the best experience.  #tech #culture #business Video courtesy: 60Minutes, CBS Viacom  @gravesmontgomery  @operaamerica]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>109</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 152: What's Black about Opera? with Denyce Graves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-152-what-s-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves--72302635</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.Meet the prolific and lovely <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denyce Graves-Montgomery</a>! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”What is Black?What’s Black about the Opera?We have answers, and you may be surprised.It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/79065569/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302635/tcsp_denyce_graves.mp3" length="39241550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.Meet the prolific and lovely <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denyce Graves-Montgomery</a>! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”What is Black?What’s Black about the Opera?We have answers, and you may be surprised.It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2453</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 152: What's Black about Opera? with Denyce Graves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-152-what-s-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves--72227907</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.Meet the prolific and lovely <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denyce Graves-Montgomery</a>! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”What is Black?What’s Black about the Opera?We have answers, and you may be surprised.It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/79065569/ep-152-whats-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227907/tcsp_denyce_graves.mp3" length="39241550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.Meet the prolific and lovely <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Denyce Graves-Montgomery</a>! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”What is Black?What’s Black about the Opera?We have answers, and you may be surprised.It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2453</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 152: What's Black about Opera? with Denyce Graves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-152-what-s-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves--45629305</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI)</a>! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”What is Black?What’s Black about the Opera?We have answers, and you may be surprised.It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/79065569/ep-152-whats-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:33:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45629305/tcsp_denyce_graves.mp3" length="39241550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast®, and I’m so proud to call her friend!She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAfhBrwB3K4yQ9bFmNIM7IvGoPNrWZDf6CI)</a>! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”What is Black?What’s Black about the Opera?We have answers, and you may be surprised.It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2453</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 152: What's Black about Opera? with Denyce Graves  (full episode)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-152-what-s-black-about-opera-with-denyce-graves-full-episode--69657366</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”  What is Black?  What’s Black about the Opera?  We have answers, and you may be surprised.  It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">L-wek0uARfA</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:02:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657366/cbr_l_wek0uarfa.mp3" length="39241005" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3067747-e630-4584-9a3e-6bd13848dbc0/e3067747-e630-4584-9a3e-6bd13848dbc0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3067747-e630-4584-9a3e-6bd13848dbc0/e3067747-e630-4584-9a3e-6bd13848dbc0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/e3067747-e630-4584-9a3e-6bd13848dbc0/e3067747-e630-4584-9a3e-6bd13848dbc0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.  Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves-Montgomery! She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors. We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”  What is Black?  What’s Black about the Opera?  We have answers, and you may be surprised.  It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2453</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Who's Black enough?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-black-enough--69662414</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.    Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves!  She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors.  We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”    What is Black?  What’s Black about the Opera?  We have answers, and you may be surprised.    It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!  #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">xKkIN7uKXzM</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 22:23:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662414/cbr_xkkin7ukxzm.mp3" length="3787437" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f0c504e-2f3d-4554-85dc-fbd5ace248f6/8f0c504e-2f3d-4554-85dc-fbd5ace248f6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f0c504e-2f3d-4554-85dc-fbd5ace248f6/8f0c504e-2f3d-4554-85dc-fbd5ace248f6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f0c504e-2f3d-4554-85dc-fbd5ace248f6/8f0c504e-2f3d-4554-85dc-fbd5ace248f6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.    Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves!  She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors.  We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”    What is Black?  What’s Black about the Opera?  We have answers, and you may be surprised.    It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!  #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>237</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>LMS is now LIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lms-is-now-live--69702525</link><description><![CDATA[Join her now on LinkedIn and Facebook and YouTube.  #NoThanks #Author #Speaker #Coach]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">pGA5zvGpRck</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 04:06:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69702525/cbr_pga5zvgprck.mp3" length="3440301" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e0f22ee-27fc-46e7-bc56-58a26ed2a4f4/7e0f22ee-27fc-46e7-bc56-58a26ed2a4f4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e0f22ee-27fc-46e7-bc56-58a26ed2a4f4/7e0f22ee-27fc-46e7-bc56-58a26ed2a4f4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7e0f22ee-27fc-46e7-bc56-58a26ed2a4f4/7e0f22ee-27fc-46e7-bc56-58a26ed2a4f4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join her now on LinkedIn and Facebook and YouTube.  #NoThanks #Author #Speaker #Coach</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join her now on LinkedIn and Facebook and YouTube.  #NoThanks #Author #Speaker #Coach]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>215</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What's Black about Opera?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-black-about-opera--69662422</link><description><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.    Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves!  She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors.  We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”    What is Black?  What’s Black about the Opera?  We have answers, and you may be surprised.    It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!  #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">YuIZeuFGFug</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 23:20:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662422/cbr_yuizeufgfug.mp3" length="737709" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2c55ea6-4f53-451d-94cb-3bb1fbda647a/b2c55ea6-4f53-451d-94cb-3bb1fbda647a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2c55ea6-4f53-451d-94cb-3bb1fbda647a/b2c55ea6-4f53-451d-94cb-3bb1fbda647a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b2c55ea6-4f53-451d-94cb-3bb1fbda647a/b2c55ea6-4f53-451d-94cb-3bb1fbda647a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the most acclaimed mezzo sopranos of our time is joining me on The Culture Soup Podcast, and I’m so proud to call her friend!  She debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, She’s sung for multiple Presidents. She is on the faculty at Juilliard. She even sang at the home going of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and she is on a mission to tell the story of Black people in opera.    Meet the prolific and lovely Denyce Graves!  She is the Founder of the Denyce Graves Foundation, and she is dedicated to telling the stories of Black people in Opera that you’ve never heard before.  Tune in on Thursday to hear our conversation where we talk about the importance of seeing Black people in all aspects of Opera…from the stage to the composers, librettists and directors.  We also talk about the importance of telling Black stories and seeing Black artist play characters that aren’t historically cast that way.  We also get into the issue of how the Black community can deem artists in this art form or the genre itself “not Black enough.”    What is Black?  What’s Black about the Opera?  We have answers, and you may be surprised.    It’s on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  We’re everywhere the best podcasts stream!  #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 151: #TBT Black women lead...but everyone isn't on board with Charisse Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-151-tbt-black-women-lead-but-everyone-isn-t-on-board-with-charisse-jones--72302543</link><description><![CDATA[While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ThrowbackThursday</a> on The Culture Soup Podcast®.This one has layers of significance to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NoThanks</a> series:1) I chat with fellow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)</a> member and friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charisse Jones</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USA TODAY</a> who covers retail and workplace issues about her coverage of the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris and the implication for women leaders, especially those of color and Black women in particular.2) If you picked up No Thanks, The Remix, you know that the story of Kamala's election to VP tees up one of the bonus chapters that highlights ways to handle micro-aggressive bullies. Pick it up on Amazon if you haven't already: <a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj</a>3) You may also know by now that No Thanks has been selected for NABJ's Outstanding Book Award which is a part of their Author's Showcase that happens at their annual convention and career fair. Charisse will be the journalist who interviews me before convention goers during the showcase, and I'm absolutely thrilled about it.So it seemed befitting to revisit this episode, which kicked off 2021 for the podcast.Ask Alexa, Siri or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, and you'll be streaming with the best. It will air with a special pre-show monologue--unscripted as always--from yours truly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/78649361/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:12:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302543/tcsp_c_jones_usa_today_062421.mp3" length="30912915" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ThrowbackThursday</a> on The Culture Soup Podcast®.This one has layers of significance to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NoThanks</a> series:1) I chat with fellow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)</a> member and friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charisse Jones</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USA TODAY</a> who covers retail and workplace issues about her coverage of the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris and the implication for women leaders, especially those of color and Black women in particular.2) If you picked up No Thanks, The Remix, you know that the story of Kamala's election to VP tees up one of the bonus chapters that highlights ways to handle micro-aggressive bullies. Pick it up on Amazon if you haven't already: <a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj</a>3) You may also know by now that No Thanks has been selected for NABJ's Outstanding Book Award which is a part of their Author's Showcase that happens at their annual convention and career fair. Charisse will be the journalist who interviews me before convention goers during the showcase, and I'm absolutely thrilled about it.So it seemed befitting to revisit this episode, which kicked off 2021 for the podcast.Ask Alexa, Siri or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, and you'll be streaming with the best. It will air with a special pre-show monologue--unscripted as always--from yours truly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1933</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 151: #TBT Black women lead...but everyone isn't on board with Charisse Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-151-tbt-black-women-lead-but-everyone-isn-t-on-board-with-charisse-jones--72227898</link><description><![CDATA[While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ThrowbackThursday</a> on The Culture Soup Podcast®.This one has layers of significance to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NoThanks</a> series:1) I chat with fellow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)</a> member and friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charisse Jones</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USA TODAY</a> who covers retail and workplace issues about her coverage of the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris and the implication for women leaders, especially those of color and Black women in particular.2) If you picked up No Thanks, The Remix, you know that the story of Kamala's election to VP tees up one of the bonus chapters that highlights ways to handle micro-aggressive bullies. Pick it up on Amazon if you haven't already: <a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj</a>3) You may also know by now that No Thanks has been selected for NABJ's Outstanding Book Award which is a part of their Author's Showcase that happens at their annual convention and career fair. Charisse will be the journalist who interviews me before convention goers during the showcase, and I'm absolutely thrilled about it.So it seemed befitting to revisit this episode, which kicked off 2021 for the podcast.Ask Alexa, Siri or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, and you'll be streaming with the best. It will air with a special pre-show monologue--unscripted as always--from yours truly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/78649361/ep-151-tbt-black-women-leadbut-everyone-isnt-on-board-with-charisse-jones/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:12:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227898/tcsp_c_jones_usa_today_062421.mp3" length="30912915" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#ThrowbackThursday</a> on The Culture Soup Podcast®.This one has layers of significance to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#NoThanks</a> series:1) I chat with fellow <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)</a> member and friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charisse Jones</a> of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">USA TODAY</a> who covers retail and workplace issues about her coverage of the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris and the implication for women leaders, especially those of color and Black women in particular.2) If you picked up No Thanks, The Remix, you know that the story of Kamala's election to VP tees up one of the bonus chapters that highlights ways to handle micro-aggressive bullies. Pick it up on Amazon if you haven't already: <a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj</a>3) You may also know by now that No Thanks has been selected for NABJ's Outstanding Book Award which is a part of their Author's Showcase that happens at their annual convention and career fair. Charisse will be the journalist who interviews me before convention goers during the showcase, and I'm absolutely thrilled about it.So it seemed befitting to revisit this episode, which kicked off 2021 for the podcast.Ask Alexa, Siri or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, and you'll be streaming with the best. It will air with a special pre-show monologue--unscripted as always--from yours truly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1933</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 151: #TBT Black women lead...but everyone isn't on board with Charisse Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-151-tbt-black-women-lead-but-everyone-isn-t-on-board-with-charisse-jones--45431816</link><description><![CDATA[While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712</a>) on The Culture Soup Podcast®.This one has layers of significance to the #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712</a>) series:1) I chat with fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/)</a> member and friend Charisse Jones (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)</a> of USA TODAY (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)</a> who covers retail and workplace issues about her coverage of the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris and the implication for women leaders, especially those of color and Black women in particular.2) If you picked up No Thanks, The Remix, you know that the story of Kamala's election to VP tees up one of the bonus chapters that highlights ways to handle micro-aggressive bullies. Pick it up on Amazon if you haven't already: <a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj)3)" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj)3)</a> You may also know by now that No Thanks has been selected for NABJ's Outstanding Book Award which is a part of their Author's Showcase that happens at their annual convention and career fair. Charisse will be the journalist who interviews me before convention goers during the showcase, and I'm absolutely thrilled about it.So it seemed befitting to revisit this episode, which kicked off 2021 for the podcast.Ask Alexa, Siri or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, and you'll be streaming with the best. It will air with a special pre-show monologue--unscripted as always--from yours truly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/78649361/ep-151-tbt-black-women-leadbut-everyone-isnt-on-board-with-charisse-jones/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 21:12:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45431816/tcsp_c_jones_usa_today_062421.mp3" length="30912915" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a #ThrowbackThursday...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I put some final touches on my daughter's debut children's book, No Thanks for Girls: 7 Ways to Say I'm Beautiful, Strong and Enough, we're embracing a #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=throwbackthursday&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712</a>) on The Culture Soup Podcast®.This one has layers of significance to the #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6813908405841907712</a>) series:1) I chat with fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-association-of-black-journalists-nabj/)</a> member and friend Charisse Jones (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)</a> of USA TODAY (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)</a> who covers retail and workplace issues about her coverage of the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris and the implication for women leaders, especially those of color and Black women in particular.2) If you picked up No Thanks, The Remix, you know that the story of Kamala's election to VP tees up one of the bonus chapters that highlights ways to handle micro-aggressive bullies. Pick it up on Amazon if you haven't already: <a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj)3)" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/egPuFvj)3)</a> You may also know by now that No Thanks has been selected for NABJ's Outstanding Book Award which is a part of their Author's Showcase that happens at their annual convention and career fair. Charisse will be the journalist who interviews me before convention goers during the showcase, and I'm absolutely thrilled about it.So it seemed befitting to revisit this episode, which kicked off 2021 for the podcast.Ask Alexa, Siri or Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®, and you'll be streaming with the best. It will air with a special pre-show monologue--unscripted as always--from yours truly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1932</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 150: Let's talk sports and culture with Larry Lundy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-let-s-talk-sports-and-culture-with-larry-lundy--69662417</link><description><![CDATA[@LarryLundy and I talk sports in today's episode that streams this afternoon—from back office to the playing field—and how social issues have impacted it all.  We also discuss breaking into sports, no cleats required.  Jobs in the corporate offices may have your name written all over them.  But who can talk sports without mentioning Lebron James, Naomi Osaka, Emmitt Smith and more?    We have it all on today's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast.    We also have a new show open, and you get to see my non-scripted, one-take monologue unfold before your eyes...   As the kids say, "Who dis?!"  Let your eyes and ears take it all in this week.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ZlHUzizBNIA</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 21:09:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662417/cbr_zlhuzizbnia.mp3" length="4121901" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/380972eb-8209-4425-8732-8e54436510d1/380972eb-8209-4425-8732-8e54436510d1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/380972eb-8209-4425-8732-8e54436510d1/380972eb-8209-4425-8732-8e54436510d1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/380972eb-8209-4425-8732-8e54436510d1/380972eb-8209-4425-8732-8e54436510d1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>@LarryLundy and I talk sports in today's episode that streams this afternoon—from back office to the playing field—and how social issues have impacted it all.  We also discuss breaking into sports, no cleats required.  Jobs in the corporate offices...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[@LarryLundy and I talk sports in today's episode that streams this afternoon—from back office to the playing field—and how social issues have impacted it all.  We also discuss breaking into sports, no cleats required.  Jobs in the corporate offices may have your name written all over them.  But who can talk sports without mentioning Lebron James, Naomi Osaka, Emmitt Smith and more?    We have it all on today's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast.    We also have a new show open, and you get to see my non-scripted, one-take monologue unfold before your eyes...   As the kids say, "Who dis?!"  Let your eyes and ears take it all in this week.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>258</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Sports Meet Social Issues with Larry Lundy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-sports-meet-social-issues-with-larry-lundy--69657368</link><description><![CDATA[How has the sports industry changed in this unprecedented time of societal, cultural and technological change?  Sports is culture, and culture is sports, but recently, we have seen where some have suggested that sports has no voice in social issues, especially the racial ones.  But more and more, we are seeing teams, players, executives and even leagues making their positions clear.  Most recently, we've seen sports figures advocate for themselves in the realm of mental health.  There's a lesson in it for all of us.    When you have the money and the clout, you can call the shots despite the risk.  That's one of the leadership lessons that I discuss with @Larry Lundy, sports industry expert and marketing leader.  He's my friend and my guest on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  It's another all-video episode, and you can watch on your favorite platforms where we stream.  Don't forget to tell Siri, Alexa or even Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">lUMBAmIZA9M</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:22:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657368/cbr_lumbamiza9m.mp3" length="547629" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0fdb51f-ca3d-454f-9246-de952e47b3df/d0fdb51f-ca3d-454f-9246-de952e47b3df.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0fdb51f-ca3d-454f-9246-de952e47b3df/d0fdb51f-ca3d-454f-9246-de952e47b3df.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d0fdb51f-ca3d-454f-9246-de952e47b3df/d0fdb51f-ca3d-454f-9246-de952e47b3df.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How has the sports industry changed in this unprecedented time of societal, cultural and technological change?  Sports is culture, and culture is sports, but recently, we have seen where some have suggested that sports has no voice in social issues,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How has the sports industry changed in this unprecedented time of societal, cultural and technological change?  Sports is culture, and culture is sports, but recently, we have seen where some have suggested that sports has no voice in social issues, especially the racial ones.  But more and more, we are seeing teams, players, executives and even leagues making their positions clear.  Most recently, we've seen sports figures advocate for themselves in the realm of mental health.  There's a lesson in it for all of us.    When you have the money and the clout, you can call the shots despite the risk.  That's one of the leadership lessons that I discuss with @Larry Lundy, sports industry expert and marketing leader.  He's my friend and my guest on Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  It's another all-video episode, and you can watch on your favorite platforms where we stream.  Don't forget to tell Siri, Alexa or even Spotify to play the latest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Video Coaching Corner: The Dream Episode (ALL VIDEO)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-video-coaching-corner-the-dream-episode-all-video--69654644</link><description><![CDATA[When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?  I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast. It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly recurring episode during the Thursday timeslot.  We are living through a time of unprecedented change. What would happen if you took the change by the horns? Times of turbulence may seem like the time to hunker down and just wait it out... but if you know anything about my story, you'll know that there is always an opportunity in the storm to thrive and not simply survive.  If you're ready to allow yourself to dream and put a plan to it, join me tonight and bring your journal. Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">DQbuqAptn4g</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:48:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654644/cbr_dqbuqaptn4g.mp3" length="26795565" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d384db5e-a84b-4642-a0f5-19ac8da7c06d/d384db5e-a84b-4642-a0f5-19ac8da7c06d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d384db5e-a84b-4642-a0f5-19ac8da7c06d/d384db5e-a84b-4642-a0f5-19ac8da7c06d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/d384db5e-a84b-4642-a0f5-19ac8da7c06d/d384db5e-a84b-4642-a0f5-19ac8da7c06d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?  I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast. It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly recurring...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?  I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast. It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly recurring episode during the Thursday timeslot.  We are living through a time of unprecedented change. What would happen if you took the change by the horns? Times of turbulence may seem like the time to hunker down and just wait it out... but if you know anything about my story, you'll know that there is always an opportunity in the storm to thrive and not simply survive.  If you're ready to allow yourself to dream and put a plan to it, join me tonight and bring your journal. 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Times of turbulence may seem like the time to hunker down and just wait it out... but if you know anything about my story, you'll know that there is always an opportunity in the storm to thrive and not simply survive.   If you're ready to allow yourself to dream and put a plan to it, join me tonight and bring your journal.  Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/77970526/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:27:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302666/tcsp_video_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="26795652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?   Tonight, I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast®.  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Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1675</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 149: "First, allow yourself to dream..."— The Coaching Corner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-149-first-allow-yourself-to-dream-the-coaching-corner--72227967</link><description><![CDATA[When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?   Tonight, I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast®.  It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly recurring episode during the Thursday timeslot.   We are living through a time of unprecedented change.  What would happen if you took the change by the horns?  Times of turbulence may seem like the time to hunker down and just wait it out... but if you know anything about my story, you'll know that there is always an opportunity in the storm to thrive and not simply survive.   If you're ready to allow yourself to dream and put a plan to it, join me tonight and bring your journal.  Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/77970526/ep-149-first-allow-yourself-to-dream-the-coaching-corner/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:27:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227967/tcsp_video_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="26795652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?   Tonight, I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast®.  It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?   Tonight, I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast®.  It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly recurring episode during the Thursday timeslot.   We are living through a time of unprecedented change.  What would happen if you took the change by the horns?  Times of turbulence may seem like the time to hunker down and just wait it out... but if you know anything about my story, you'll know that there is always an opportunity in the storm to thrive and not simply survive.   If you're ready to allow yourself to dream and put a plan to it, join me tonight and bring your journal.  Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1675</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 149: "First, allow yourself to dream..."— The Coaching Corner</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-149-first-allow-yourself-to-dream-the-coaching-corner--45166107</link><description><![CDATA[When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?<br /> <br />Tonight, I'm hosting a very special The Culture Soup Podcast®.  It's a video edition, and it will resemble The Coaching Corner episode, which I've decided to make a once monthly recurring episode during the Thursday timeslot.<br /> <br />We are living through a time of unprecedented change.  What would happen if you took the change by the horns?  Times of turbulence may seem like the time to hunker down and just wait it out... but if you know anything about my story, you'll know that there is always an opportunity in the storm to thrive and not simply survive.<br /> <br />If you're ready to allow yourself to dream and put a plan to it, join me tonight and bring your journal.  Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/77970526/ep-149-first-allow-yourself-to-dream-the-coaching-corner/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:27:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45166107/tcsp_video_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="26795652" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream—intentionally?
 
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Let's have a session with VIDEO.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1675</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lessons from the plantation with Shannon Lanier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-the-plantation-with-shannon-lanier--69654667</link><description><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.  It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.   To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.  Want to know how it all connects to the book?   HINT: It all comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  You have to listen!  We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.  And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5ncIwrqtYxQ</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 15:42:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654667/cbr_5nciwrqtyxq.mp3" length="3556653" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f132695-67b1-4094-a0c6-5c58658a8b83/7f132695-67b1-4094-a0c6-5c58658a8b83.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f132695-67b1-4094-a0c6-5c58658a8b83/7f132695-67b1-4094-a0c6-5c58658a8b83.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7f132695-67b1-4094-a0c6-5c58658a8b83/7f132695-67b1-4094-a0c6-5c58658a8b83.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.  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HINT: It all comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  You have to listen!  We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.  And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>223</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 148: Lessons from the Plantation with Shannon Lanier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-148-lessons-from-the-plantation-with-shannon-lanier--72302536</link><description><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.   It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.   To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.   Want to know how it all connects to the book?   HINT: It call comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  It You have to listen!   We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.   And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/77710373/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 04:10:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302536/tcsp_shannon_lanier.mp3" length="28145370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.   It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.   It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.   To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.   Want to know how it all connects to the book?   HINT: It call comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  It You have to listen!   We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.   And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1760</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 148: Lessons from the Plantation with Shannon Lanier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-148-lessons-from-the-plantation-with-shannon-lanier--72227893</link><description><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.   It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.   To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.   Want to know how it all connects to the book?   HINT: It call comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  It You have to listen!   We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.   And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1    ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/77710373/ep-148-lessons-from-the-plantation-with-shannon-lanier/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 04:10:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227893/tcsp_shannon_lanier.mp3" length="28145370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.   It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.   It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.   To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.   Want to know how it all connects to the book?   HINT: It call comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  It You have to listen!   We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.   And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1760</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 148: Lessons from the Plantation with Shannon Lanier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-148-lessons-from-the-plantation-with-shannon-lanier--45072375</link><description><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.<br /> <br />It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.<br /> <br />To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.<br /> <br />Want to know how it all connects to the book?<br /> <br />HINT: It call comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  It<br />You have to listen!<br /> <br />We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.<br /> <br />And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1</a><br /> <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/77710373/ep-148-lessons-from-the-plantation-with-shannon-lanier/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 04:10:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45072375/tcsp_shannon_lanier.mp3" length="28145370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.
 
It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the bonus edition of No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix, we go back to the plantation, and you may wonder why a business book does that.<br /> <br />It was necessary.  If you want to understand the mindset of the primary microaggressive bully for Black women as identified by a large percentage of them responding to a survey I issued, you need to know where she comes from and why she thinks the way she does. This is a generational problem that never healed, and now it has morphed into something even more covert.<br /> <br />To frame up the discussion, I introduce the idea of my friend Shannon Lanier and his famous ancestors.  He is the 6th great grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Hemings.  This is just one American family, but what he learned could help us all today.<br /> <br />Want to know how it all connects to the book?<br /> <br />HINT: It call comes down to one person and the one decision that s/he makes.  It<br />You have to listen!<br /> <br />We are streaming late tonight, so be on the look out for it to drop.<br /> <br />And don't forget to get No Thanks, The Remix, exclusively on Amazon. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735470651?ref=ab_qro_dp_d_re_ad_1_1</a><br /> <br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1759</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 147: #TBT Self Made with A’Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-tbt-self-made-with-a-lelia-bundles--72302640</link><description><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!   And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?  Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#bossbabes</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#covid19</a>. Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it.   Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SelfMade</a> with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history.   It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/77455741/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302640/tcsp_bundles_tbt.mp3" length="47465115" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!   And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?  Do you know what date that was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!   And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?  Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#bossbabes</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#covid19</a>. Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it.   Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SelfMade</a> with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history.   It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 147: #TBT Self Made with A’Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-tbt-self-made-with-a-lelia-bundles--72227945</link><description><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!   And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?  Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#bossbabes</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#covid19</a>. Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it.   Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SelfMade</a> with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history.   It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/77455741/ep-147-tbt-self-made-with-alelia-bundles/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227945/tcsp_bundles_tbt.mp3" length="47465115" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!   And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?  Do you know what date that was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!   And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?  Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#bossbabes</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#covid19</a>. Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it.   Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#SelfMade</a> with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history.   It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 147: #TBT Self Made with A’Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-tbt-self-made-with-a-lelia-bundles--44938979</link><description><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there! <br /> And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917? <br />Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the #bossbabes (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes)</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own #covid19 (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19)</a>.<br />Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it. <br /> Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original #SelfMade (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade)</a> with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history. <br /> It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/77455741/ep-147-tbt-self-made-with-alelia-bundles/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44938979/tcsp_bundles_tbt.mp3" length="47465115" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This goes out to all the boss ladies out there! 
 And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917? 
Do you know what date that was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there! <br /> And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917? <br />Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the #bossbabes (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bossbabes)</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own #covid19 (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/covid19)</a>.<br />Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it. <br /> Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original #SelfMade (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade)" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfmade)</a> with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history. <br /> It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>This one goes out to the boss ladies...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-one-goes-out-to-the-boss-ladies--69660308</link><description><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!  And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?   Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the #bossbabes of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own #covid19.   Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it.   Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original #SelfMade with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history.   It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">QrlLRcMeCkw</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 17:00:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660308/cbr_qrllrcmeckw.mp3" length="321453" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ddfaea8-e9c5-4baa-b5e9-cf905d921cd5/4ddfaea8-e9c5-4baa-b5e9-cf905d921cd5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ddfaea8-e9c5-4baa-b5e9-cf905d921cd5/4ddfaea8-e9c5-4baa-b5e9-cf905d921cd5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4ddfaea8-e9c5-4baa-b5e9-cf905d921cd5/4ddfaea8-e9c5-4baa-b5e9-cf905d921cd5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!  And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?   Do you know what date that was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This goes out to all the boss ladies out there!  And it's about the boss lady who was the first millionaire in U.S. history.  Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917?   Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the #bossbabes of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own #covid19.   Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it.   Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles will blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @Netflix original #SelfMade with Octavia Spencer and Blair Underwood! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history.   It streams later today on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 146: Putting intent behind your brand during a pandemic with Nick Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-146-putting-intent-behind-your-brand-during-a-pandemic-with-nick-nelson--72302654</link><description><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).   We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.   What's a brand to do?  How then, should a brand act?  Are you going to wait and see?  Or will you be intentional?  We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.   And as always, we go to church.  Stay up late with us tonight.  The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.   Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.   See you online.   LMS   #personalbranding #podcasts #alphaphialpha #atlanta #dallas #entrepreneurs #tech #business #culture]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/77203542/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 04:01:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302654/tcsp_nick_nelson.mp3" length="39140204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).   We talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).   We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.   What's a brand to do?  How then, should a brand act?  Are you going to wait and see?  Or will you be intentional?  We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.   And as always, we go to church.  Stay up late with us tonight.  The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.   Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.   See you online.   LMS   #personalbranding #podcasts #alphaphialpha #atlanta #dallas #entrepreneurs #tech #business #culture]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2447</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 146: Putting intent behind your brand during a pandemic with Nick Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-146-putting-intent-behind-your-brand-during-a-pandemic-with-nick-nelson--72227895</link><description><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).   We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.   What's a brand to do?  How then, should a brand act?  Are you going to wait and see?  Or will you be intentional?  We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.   And as always, we go to church.  Stay up late with us tonight.  The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.   Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.   See you online.   LMS   #personalbranding #podcasts #alphaphialpha #atlanta #dallas #entrepreneurs #tech #business #culture]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/77203542/ep-146-putting-intent-behind-your-brand-during-a-pandemic-with-nick-nelson/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 04:01:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227895/tcsp_nick_nelson.mp3" length="39140204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).   We talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).   We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.   What's a brand to do?  How then, should a brand act?  Are you going to wait and see?  Or will you be intentional?  We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.   And as always, we go to church.  Stay up late with us tonight.  The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.   Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.   See you online.   LMS   #personalbranding #podcasts #alphaphialpha #atlanta #dallas #entrepreneurs #tech #business #culture]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2447</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 146: Putting intent behind your brand during a pandemic with Nick Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-146-putting-intent-behind-your-brand-during-a-pandemic-with-nick-nelson--44805649</link><description><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer<br />himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).<br /> <br />We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.<br /> <br />What's a brand to do?  How then, should a brand act?  Are you going to wait and see?  Or will you be intentional?  We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.<br /> <br />And as always, we go to church.  Stay up late with us tonight.  The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.<br /> <br />Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.<br /> <br />See you online.<br /> <br />LMS<br /> <br />#personalbranding #podcasts #alphaphialpha #atlanta #dallas #entrepreneurs #tech #business #culture]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/77203542/ep-146-putting-intent-behind-your-brand-during-a-pandemic-with-nick-nelson/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 04:01:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44805649/tcsp_nick_nelson.mp3" length="39140204" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer
himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).
 
We talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you!  This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The @brandprenuer<br />himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).<br /> <br />We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.<br /> <br />What's a brand to do?  How then, should a brand act?  Are you going to wait and see?  Or will you be intentional?  We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.<br /> <br />And as always, we go to church.  Stay up late with us tonight.  The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.<br /> <br />Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.<br /> <br />See you online.<br /> <br />LMS<br /> <br />#personalbranding #podcasts #alphaphialpha #atlanta #dallas #entrepreneurs #tech #business #culture]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2447</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Putting intent behind your brand during a pandemic</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/putting-intent-behind-your-brand-during-a-pandemic--69654655</link><description><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you! This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The Brandpreneur himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).  We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.  What's a brand to do? How then, should a brand act? Are you going to wait and see? Or will you be intentional? We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.  And as always, we go to church. Stay up late with us tonight. The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.  Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.  See you online.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4VGEY0_B8s4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 21:45:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654655/cbr_4vgey0_b8s4.mp3" length="3816621" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/91382523-b77b-4885-80e8-dc040644442e/91382523-b77b-4885-80e8-dc040644442e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/91382523-b77b-4885-80e8-dc040644442e/91382523-b77b-4885-80e8-dc040644442e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/91382523-b77b-4885-80e8-dc040644442e/91382523-b77b-4885-80e8-dc040644442e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you! This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The Brandpreneur himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).  We talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've been grinding away during launch week, but we still have a fresh new bowl of soup for you! This time, I'm in conversation with my brother from another mother in HOTlanta, The Brandpreneur himself, Nick F. Nelson (brand / pre / nuer).  We talk about what it was like going through the thick of the pandemic with our corporate executive and small business personal brands as they considered how to position themselves during that unimaginable time, and I also asked Nick to read some tealeaves as businesses begin to look at operating at full capacity and companies begin to invite workers back to their headquarters.  What's a brand to do? How then, should a brand act? Are you going to wait and see? Or will you be intentional? We talk about where a plan will get you...and how far taking bold steps will take you.  And as always, we go to church. Stay up late with us tonight. The show will begin streaming after 9 p.m. CT./10 p.m. ET.  Look for the full episode on Youtube this weekend.  See you online.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>239</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>145: #TBT Woke washing and things like that, with Candace Peterson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-tbt-woke-washing-and-things-like-that-with-candace-peterson--72302452</link><description><![CDATA[While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#TBT</a> episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FleishmanHillard</a>.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.” Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candace (Candy) Peterson</a> speaks with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible. We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/76949523/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 01:27:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302452/tbt_tcsp_cpeterson.mp3" length="33645713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#TBT</a> episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FleishmanHillard</a>.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.” Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candace (Candy) Peterson</a> speaks with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible. We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>145: #TBT Woke washing and things like that, with Candace Peterson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-tbt-woke-washing-and-things-like-that-with-candace-peterson--72227901</link><description><![CDATA[While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#TBT</a> episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FleishmanHillard</a>.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.” Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candace (Candy) Peterson</a> speaks with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible. We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/76949523/145-tbt-woke-washing-and-things-like-that-with-candace-peterson/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 01:27:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227901/tbt_tcsp_cpeterson.mp3" length="33645713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#TBT</a> episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FleishmanHillard</a>.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.” Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candace (Candy) Peterson</a> speaks with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible. We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>145: #TBT Woke washing and things like that, with Candace Peterson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-tbt-woke-washing-and-things-like-that-with-candace-peterson--44673260</link><description><![CDATA[While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this #TBT (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328</a>) episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/)</a>.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.” Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend Candace (Candy) Peterson (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw)</a> speaks with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible. We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/76949523/145-tbt-woke-washing-and-things-like-that-with-candace-peterson/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 01:27:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44673260/tbt_tcsp_cpeterson.mp3" length="33645713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I continue to prepare for the launch of No Thanks, The Remix and the online course and discussion guide, I thought this conversation was still particularly timely.Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this #TBT (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tbt&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6796161696437219328</a>) episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/fleishman-hillard/)</a>.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.” Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend Candace (Candy) Peterson (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWh_q4BKXHTpSe1b9L5BiFIxq3eJkuLvCw)</a> speaks with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible. We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 144: #TBT Vegan, Sexy, Cool with Jacque Reid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-144-tbt-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid--72302582</link><description><![CDATA[While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This Reid That. If you are curious about the vegan lifestyle, this episode is for you. I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid. She making vegan sexy and cool again.It's more than just a diet. You need to hear this. Eat better, do better....feel better.A healthier you will be a better you in life and work.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/76686299/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:51:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302582/tbt_tcsp_jacque_reid.mp3" length="74429785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This Reid That. If you are curious about the vegan lifestyle, this episode is for you. I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid. She making vegan sexy and cool again.It's more than just a diet. You need to hear this. Eat better, do better....feel better.A healthier you will be a better you in life and work.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2326</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b7cb590af00e84b49d441f69c41683c8.jpg"/><itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 144: #TBT Vegan, Sexy, Cool with Jacque Reid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-144-tbt-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid--72227933</link><description><![CDATA[While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This Reid That. If you are curious about the vegan lifestyle, this episode is for you. I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid. She making vegan sexy and cool again.It's more than just a diet. You need to hear this. Eat better, do better....feel better.A healthier you will be a better you in life and work.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/76686299/ep-144-tbt-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:51:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227933/tbt_tcsp_jacque_reid.mp3" length="74429785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This Reid That. If you are curious about the vegan lifestyle, this episode is for you. I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid. She making vegan sexy and cool again.It's more than just a diet. You need to hear this. Eat better, do better....feel better.A healthier you will be a better you in life and work.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2326</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b7cb590af00e84b49d441f69c41683c8.jpg"/><itunes:episode>144</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 144: #TBT Vegan, Sexy, Cool with Jacque Reid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-144-tbt-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid--44567287</link><description><![CDATA[While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This Reid That. If you are curious about the vegan lifestyle, this episode is for you. I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid. She making vegan sexy and cool again.It's more than just a diet. You need to hear this. Eat better, do better....feel better.A healthier you will be a better you in life and work.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/76686299/ep-144-tbt-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:51:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44567287/tbt_tcsp_jacque_reid.mp3" length="74429785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While I'm in the lab, preparing for the release of the new No Thanks, The Remix Online Course and Discussion Guide, I thought it'd be a great time to throw things back to Episode 58.This is one half of the powerhouse podcasting duo that is Reid This Reid That. If you are curious about the vegan lifestyle, this episode is for you. I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid. She making vegan sexy and cool again.It's more than just a diet. You need to hear this. Eat better, do better....feel better.A healthier you will be a better you in life and work.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2326</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 143: Where Black Professionals Exhale, with Gina McCray</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-143-where-black-professionals-exhale-with-gina-mccray--72302527</link><description><![CDATA[We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee resource groups in corporate America--The NETwork National Integrated Communications Professionals of AT&amp;T.We sat for a bit to discuss the importance of these organizations, especially in the context of times like these--muddling through bad news headline after bad news headlines whether it is about the pandemic and the disproportionate rates at which Black professionals are impacted, or the string of black lives lost at the hands of police only for starters.She also shared with me how this organization managed through the tough times of 2020 on the heels of an incredible 2019 when the org celebrated their 50th anniversary.I also have a special tribute to our friend, former Network National CEO Latya Taylor during the show's monologue that you won't want to miss.You'll want to hear from Gina.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/76427353/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:27:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302527/tcsp_gina_m.mp3" length="35271574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee resource groups in corporate America--The NETwork National Integrated Communications Professionals of AT&amp;T.We sat for a bit to discuss the importance of these organizations, especially in the context of times like these--muddling through bad news headline after bad news headlines whether it is about the pandemic and the disproportionate rates at which Black professionals are impacted, or the string of black lives lost at the hands of police only for starters.She also shared with me how this organization managed through the tough times of 2020 on the heels of an incredible 2019 when the org celebrated their 50th anniversary.I also have a special tribute to our friend, former Network National CEO Latya Taylor during the show's monologue that you won't want to miss.You'll want to hear from Gina.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2205</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 143: Where Black Professionals Exhale, with Gina McCray</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-143-where-black-professionals-exhale-with-gina-mccray--72227905</link><description><![CDATA[We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee resource groups in corporate America--The NETwork National Integrated Communications Professionals of AT&amp;T.We sat for a bit to discuss the importance of these organizations, especially in the context of times like these--muddling through bad news headline after bad news headlines whether it is about the pandemic and the disproportionate rates at which Black professionals are impacted, or the string of black lives lost at the hands of police only for starters.She also shared with me how this organization managed through the tough times of 2020 on the heels of an incredible 2019 when the org celebrated their 50th anniversary.I also have a special tribute to our friend, former Network National CEO Latya Taylor during the show's monologue that you won't want to miss.You'll want to hear from Gina.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/76427353/ep-143-where-black-professionals-exhale-with-gina-mccray/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:27:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227905/tcsp_gina_m.mp3" length="35271574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee resource groups in corporate America--The NETwork National Integrated Communications Professionals of AT&amp;T.We sat for a bit to discuss the importance of these organizations, especially in the context of times like these--muddling through bad news headline after bad news headlines whether it is about the pandemic and the disproportionate rates at which Black professionals are impacted, or the string of black lives lost at the hands of police only for starters.She also shared with me how this organization managed through the tough times of 2020 on the heels of an incredible 2019 when the org celebrated their 50th anniversary.I also have a special tribute to our friend, former Network National CEO Latya Taylor during the show's monologue that you won't want to miss.You'll want to hear from Gina.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2205</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 143: Where Black Professionals Exhale, with Gina McCray</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-143-where-black-professionals-exhale-with-gina-mccray--44446546</link><description><![CDATA[We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee resource groups in corporate America--The NETwork National Integrated Communications Professionals of AT&T.We sat for a bit to discuss the importance of these organizations, especially in the context of times like these--muddling through bad news headline after bad news headlines whether it is about the pandemic and the disproportionate rates at which Black professionals are impacted, or the string of black lives lost at the hands of police only for starters.She also shared with me how this organization managed through the tough times of 2020 on the heels of an incredible 2019 when the org celebrated their 50th anniversary.I also have a special tribute to our friend, former Network National CEO Latya Taylor during the show's monologue that you won't want to miss.You'll want to hear from Gina.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/76427353/ep-143-where-black-professionals-exhale-with-gina-mccray/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:27:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44446546/tcsp_gina_m.mp3" length="35271574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're happy to bring you this new episode that was held hostage to technical difficulties for a bit! We unleash it later today!It was great reconnecting with my friend Gina McCray who happens to be the sitting CEO of one of the oldest employee resource groups in corporate America--The NETwork National Integrated Communications Professionals of AT&T.We sat for a bit to discuss the importance of these organizations, especially in the context of times like these--muddling through bad news headline after bad news headlines whether it is about the pandemic and the disproportionate rates at which Black professionals are impacted, or the string of black lives lost at the hands of police only for starters.She also shared with me how this organization managed through the tough times of 2020 on the heels of an incredible 2019 when the org celebrated their 50th anniversary.I also have a special tribute to our friend, former Network National CEO Latya Taylor during the show's monologue that you won't want to miss.You'll want to hear from Gina.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2205</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 142: #FBF No Thanks, Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-142-fbf-no-thanks-rockstar-2-rockstar-fireside-chat-with-cheryl-grace--72302453</link><description><![CDATA[Making up for lost time, we're flashing back on a Friday because the Thursday spirits worked against us.  Technical difficulties did us in, so we're aiming for next Thursday to bring you Gina McCray from The Network National of AT&amp;T.  Until then, enjoy the incredible Cheryl Grace talking about my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.  The Remix drops in May.]]></description><guid 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Gillea and I talk about it on the newest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  It has been hard on us, but it definitely makes us amazing leaders. It's streaming now everywhere you get your favorite podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Viijzx_nqGU</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:30:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660322/cbr_viijzx_nqgu.mp3" length="4287789" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f54bb13-4f86-4f21-87e1-8664222dae59/8f54bb13-4f86-4f21-87e1-8664222dae59.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f54bb13-4f86-4f21-87e1-8664222dae59/8f54bb13-4f86-4f21-87e1-8664222dae59.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f54bb13-4f86-4f21-87e1-8664222dae59/8f54bb13-4f86-4f21-87e1-8664222dae59.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The pandemic has hit women and women of color hard, and the moms even harder.  Gillea and I talk about it on the newest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  It has been hard on us, but it definitely makes us amazing leaders. It's streaming now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The pandemic has hit women and women of color hard, and the moms even harder.  Gillea and I talk about it on the newest episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.  It has been hard on us, but it definitely makes us amazing leaders. It's streaming now everywhere you get your favorite podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>268</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 141: Lessons from Big D with Gillea Allison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison--44262699</link><description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, Gillea Allison (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed D Magazine (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=). You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/75875114/episode-141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44262699/tcsp_gillea_allison.mp3" length="38113279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, Gillea Allison (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE) this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, Gillea Allison (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed D Magazine (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=). You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2382</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep141: Lessons from Big D with Gillea Allison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison--72302511</link><description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gillea Allison</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/" rel="noreferrer noopener">D Magazine</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast. You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#podcast</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/75875114/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302511/tcsp_gillea_allison.mp3" length="38113279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gillea Allison</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/" rel="noreferrer noopener">D Magazine</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast. You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#podcast</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2383</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep141: Lessons from Big D with Gillea Allison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison--72227910</link><description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gillea Allison</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/" rel="noreferrer noopener">D Magazine</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast. You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#podcast</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/75875114/ep141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227910/tcsp_gillea_allison.mp3" length="38113279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gillea Allison</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/" rel="noreferrer noopener">D Magazine</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast. You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#podcast</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#tech</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#culture</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noreferrer noopener">#business</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2383</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep141: Lessons from Big D with Gillea Allison</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison--44367065</link><description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, Gillea Allison (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed D Magazine (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=). You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/75875114/ep141-lessons-from-big-d-with-gillea-allison/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44367065/tcsp_gillea_allison.mp3" length="38113279" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, Gillea Allison (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE) this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I had the pleasure to chopping it up with my friend, the President of D Partners, Gillea Allison (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAEystgBqm3lyB_eT1AheulkAes1xYrsysE)</a> this afternoon. She is a media executive, a master marketer and a changemaker.I grew up in Dallas and recall seeing her flagship magazine on the racks in line at the grocery store. Was this really my Dallas?Well, within the last three years, Gillea and her team have transformed D Magazine (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/d-magazine/)</a> and all of its brands across platforms to reflect a truer picture of my city. They did it in the digital age...in fact, the pivot to move all their live events online during Covid-19 was a feat that Gillea was born for.You see, she spent some of her career doing digital and social media on a team that changed the way we all do social media today... she worked for the Obama campaign.We also talk about what working moms face during this season of uncertainly, and how important it is for women and women of color to lead these conversations and companies through this time of unprecedented change.Yes, there are lessons to be learned from Big D, and I'm proud to bring this conversation to all 38 countries that listen to my show.It airs Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNgYAAAAAMAASsJTYQAAAAASUVORK5CYII=). You can even tell Spotify to play us with their new voice command integration. #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6785716042523045888</a>)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2383</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 140: The Coaching Corner (Bonus edition):  2021 Spring Cleaning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-140-the-coaching-corner-bonus-edition-2021-spring-cleaning--72302531</link><description><![CDATA[Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or stay on the path to any goal because I know there has been anxiety and stress simply because of the times we are living in. You've been stretched to the limit.But I have good news, you can still reach your 2021 goals despite it all. How? What if I told you that recalibrating your work-life integration right now is a great way to begin. Then eliminating those things that zap your energy and detoxing your relationships are also key?Are you already feeling more freed up just thinking of it?I want to invite you to experience that will supercharge your efforts, removing the blocks that are slowing you down and providing the fuel to get you well on your way to accomplishing your goals.Introducing NSC Spring Cleaning Group Coaching for executive leaders and business owners. We will take 12 weeks to engage and inspire one another to go for their day dreams, methodically, systematically and strategically, and we are going to be data-based and results oriented–all while grounded in applied positive psychology.The program includes:* Benchmark assessments to zero in on your strengths and perceptions of others.* 8-point work-life integration exercise* Take stock and take action tools* Energy zapper zappers* Procrastination killer activation* Business relationship detox…and moreGrab a colleague or a friend to sign up for this spring refresh. Recharge, re-center and re-affirm yourself in time to attack the second half of 2021 with a renewed commitment to your wellness and success.<a href="https://py.pl/Q0PSY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register now</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/75740214/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302531/tcsp_coaching_corner_ep_1_2021_spring_cleaning_final.mp3" length="19528306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or stay on the path to any goal because I know there has been anxiety and stress simply because of the times we are living in. You've been stretched to the limit.But I have good news, you can still reach your 2021 goals despite it all. How? What if I told you that recalibrating your work-life integration right now is a great way to begin. Then eliminating those things that zap your energy and detoxing your relationships are also key?Are you already feeling more freed up just thinking of it?I want to invite you to experience that will supercharge your efforts, removing the blocks that are slowing you down and providing the fuel to get you well on your way to accomplishing your goals.Introducing NSC Spring Cleaning Group Coaching for executive leaders and business owners. We will take 12 weeks to engage and inspire one another to go for their day dreams, methodically, systematically and strategically, and we are going to be data-based and results oriented–all while grounded in applied positive psychology.The program includes:* Benchmark assessments to zero in on your strengths and perceptions of others.* 8-point work-life integration exercise* Take stock and take action tools* Energy zapper zappers* Procrastination killer activation* Business relationship detox…and moreGrab a colleague or a friend to sign up for this spring refresh. Recharge, re-center and re-affirm yourself in time to attack the second half of 2021 with a renewed commitment to your wellness and success.<a href="https://py.pl/Q0PSY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register now</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1221</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 140: The Coaching Corner (Bonus edition):  2021 Spring Cleaning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-140-the-coaching-corner-bonus-edition-2021-spring-cleaning--72227909</link><description><![CDATA[Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or stay on the path to any goal because I know there has been anxiety and stress simply because of the times we are living in. You've been stretched to the limit.But I have good news, you can still reach your 2021 goals despite it all. How? What if I told you that recalibrating your work-life integration right now is a great way to begin. Then eliminating those things that zap your energy and detoxing your relationships are also key?Are you already feeling more freed up just thinking of it?I want to invite you to experience that will supercharge your efforts, removing the blocks that are slowing you down and providing the fuel to get you well on your way to accomplishing your goals.Introducing NSC Spring Cleaning Group Coaching for executive leaders and business owners. We will take 12 weeks to engage and inspire one another to go for their day dreams, methodically, systematically and strategically, and we are going to be data-based and results oriented–all while grounded in applied positive psychology.The program includes:* Benchmark assessments to zero in on your strengths and perceptions of others.* 8-point work-life integration exercise* Take stock and take action tools* Energy zapper zappers* Procrastination killer activation* Business relationship detox…and moreGrab a colleague or a friend to sign up for this spring refresh. Recharge, re-center and re-affirm yourself in time to attack the second half of 2021 with a renewed commitment to your wellness and success.<a href="https://py.pl/Q0PSY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register now</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/75740214/ep-140-the-coaching-corner-bonus-edition-2021-spring-cleaning/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227909/tcsp_coaching_corner_ep_1_2021_spring_cleaning_final.mp3" length="19528306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or stay on the path to any goal because I know there has been anxiety and stress simply because of the times we are living in. You've been stretched to the limit.But I have good news, you can still reach your 2021 goals despite it all. How? What if I told you that recalibrating your work-life integration right now is a great way to begin. Then eliminating those things that zap your energy and detoxing your relationships are also key?Are you already feeling more freed up just thinking of it?I want to invite you to experience that will supercharge your efforts, removing the blocks that are slowing you down and providing the fuel to get you well on your way to accomplishing your goals.Introducing NSC Spring Cleaning Group Coaching for executive leaders and business owners. We will take 12 weeks to engage and inspire one another to go for their day dreams, methodically, systematically and strategically, and we are going to be data-based and results oriented–all while grounded in applied positive psychology.The program includes:* Benchmark assessments to zero in on your strengths and perceptions of others.* 8-point work-life integration exercise* Take stock and take action tools* Energy zapper zappers* Procrastination killer activation* Business relationship detox…and moreGrab a colleague or a friend to sign up for this spring refresh. Recharge, re-center and re-affirm yourself in time to attack the second half of 2021 with a renewed commitment to your wellness and success.<a href="https://py.pl/Q0PSY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Register now</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1221</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 140: The Coaching Corner (Bonus edition):  2021 Spring Cleaning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-140-the-coaching-corner-bonus-edition-2021-spring-cleaning--44219079</link><description><![CDATA[Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or stay on the path to any goal because I know there has been anxiety and stress simply because of the times we are living in. You've been stretched to the limit.But I have good news, you can still reach your 2021 goals despite it all. How? What if I told you that recalibrating your work-life integration right now is a great way to begin. Then eliminating those things that zap your energy and detoxing your relationships are also key?Are you already feeling more freed up just thinking of it?I want to invite you to experience that will supercharge your efforts, removing the blocks that are slowing you down and providing the fuel to get you well on your way to accomplishing your goals.Introducing NSC Spring Cleaning Group Coaching for executive leaders and business owners. We will take 12 weeks to engage and inspire one another to go for their day dreams, methodically, systematically and strategically, and we are going to be data-based and results oriented–all while grounded in applied positive psychology.The program includes:* Benchmark assessments to zero in on your strengths and perceptions of others.* 8-point work-life integration exercise* Take stock and take action tools* Energy zapper zappers* Procrastination killer activation* Business relationship detox…and moreGrab a colleague or a friend to sign up for this spring refresh. Recharge, re-center and re-affirm yourself in time to attack the second half of 2021 with a renewed commitment to your wellness and success.Register now (<a href="https://py.pl/Q0PSY)" rel="noopener">https://py.pl/Q0PSY)</a>.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/75740214/ep-140-the-coaching-corner-bonus-edition-2021-spring-cleaning/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44219079/tcsp_coaching_corner_ep_1_2021_spring_cleaning_final.mp3" length="19528306" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you miss the NSC Spring Cleaning Audiocast?  Great news! We are airing the audio on a special bonus edition of The Coaching Corner for The Culture Soup Podcast. Sis, we've been through and are going through a lot. It's been hard to see clearly or stay on the path to any goal because I know there has been anxiety and stress simply because of the times we are living in. You've been stretched to the limit.But I have good news, you can still reach your 2021 goals despite it all. How? What if I told you that recalibrating your work-life integration right now is a great way to begin. Then eliminating those things that zap your energy and detoxing your relationships are also key?Are you already feeling more freed up just thinking of it?I want to invite you to experience that will supercharge your efforts, removing the blocks that are slowing you down and providing the fuel to get you well on your way to accomplishing your goals.Introducing NSC Spring Cleaning Group Coaching for executive leaders and business owners. We will take 12 weeks to engage and inspire one another to go for their day dreams, methodically, systematically and strategically, and we are going to be data-based and results oriented–all while grounded in applied positive psychology.The program includes:* Benchmark assessments to zero in on your strengths and perceptions of others.* 8-point work-life integration exercise* Take stock and take action tools* Energy zapper zappers* Procrastination killer activation* Business relationship detox…and moreGrab a colleague or a friend to sign up for this spring refresh. Recharge, re-center and re-affirm yourself in time to attack the second half of 2021 with a renewed commitment to your wellness and success.Register now (<a href="https://py.pl/Q0PSY)" rel="noopener">https://py.pl/Q0PSY)</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1221</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 139 How far we've come, but a long way to go with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-139-how-far-we-ve-come-but-a-long-way-to-go-with-matt-stevens--72302651</link><description><![CDATA[How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go. I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans-- the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more. We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times. It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Be sure to tune in. Now available on Audible and Amazon Music. Just ask Alexa to play The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/75616118/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:29:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302651/tcsp_matt_stevens.mp3" length="34599914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go. I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go. I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans-- the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more. We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times. It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Be sure to tune in. Now available on Audible and Amazon Music. Just ask Alexa to play The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 139 How far we've come, but a long way to go with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-139-how-far-we-ve-come-but-a-long-way-to-go-with-matt-stevens--72227946</link><description><![CDATA[How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go. I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans-- the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more. We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times. It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Be sure to tune in. Now available on Audible and Amazon Music. Just ask Alexa to play The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/75616118/ep-139-how-far-weve-come-but-a-long-way-to-go-with-matt-stevens/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:29:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227946/tcsp_matt_stevens.mp3" length="34599914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go. I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go. I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans-- the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more. We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times. It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Be sure to tune in. Now available on Audible and Amazon Music. Just ask Alexa to play The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 139 How far we've come, but a long way to go with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-139-how-far-we-ve-come-but-a-long-way-to-go-with-matt-stevens--44154654</link><description><![CDATA[How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go.<br />I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics.<br />We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans-- the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more. We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times.<br />It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Be sure to tune in.<br />Now available on Audible and Amazon Music. Just ask Alexa to play The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/75616118/ep-139-how-far-weve-come-but-a-long-way-to-go-with-matt-stevens/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:29:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44154654/tcsp_matt_stevens.mp3" length="34599914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go.
I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics.
We talk about what is going on in this incredibly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How far we've come, but we still have a long way to go.<br />I reminisce over the past year with one of my good friends, political pundit Matt E. Stevens who is the founder of The Matt Minute in Politics.<br />We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans-- the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more. We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times.<br />It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Be sure to tune in.<br />Now available on Audible and Amazon Music. Just ask Alexa to play The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How far we've come, but a long way to go with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-far-we-ve-come-but-a-long-way-to-go-with-matt-stevens--69656839</link><description><![CDATA[I bring back one of my friends, political pundit Matt Stevens who is the founder of the Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans--  the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more.  We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times.  It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7MLV_Ejz058</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:29:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656839/cbr_7mlv_ejz058.mp3" length="555309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44bdd21b-3389-4900-94a9-6f979e802353/44bdd21b-3389-4900-94a9-6f979e802353.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44bdd21b-3389-4900-94a9-6f979e802353/44bdd21b-3389-4900-94a9-6f979e802353.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/44bdd21b-3389-4900-94a9-6f979e802353/44bdd21b-3389-4900-94a9-6f979e802353.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I bring back one of my friends, political pundit Matt Stevens who is the founder of the Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans--  the state of the pandemic, vaccines,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I bring back one of my friends, political pundit Matt Stevens who is the founder of the Matt Minute in Politics. We talk about what is going on in this incredibly intense season we find ourselves in as Americans--  the state of the pandemic, vaccines, federal and state-level politics, voter suppression, the civil rights crisis and the Minnesota police on trial for the killing of George Floyd and more.  We reflect...we also emphasize self care during these trying times.  It airs later today on The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 138: #TBT Get the Bag, Sis! with Jacqueline Twillie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-138-tbt-get-the-bag-sis-with-jacqueline-twillie--72302586</link><description><![CDATA[This week, in observance of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=equalpayday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EqualPayDay</a>, I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with The Negotiator herself, Jacqueline V. Twillie.She is a pay equity warrior, and it is her sole mission in life to close the gender pay gap.Take a listen to hear how she is doing that, one client at a time and with her amazing books. Her latest is called Don't Leave Money on the Table.How we became friends and her powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.<a href="https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderpaygap&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderpaygap</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderequalityday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderequalityday</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=women&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#women</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=womenofcolor&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#womenofcolor</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#leadership</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=salary&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#salary</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=negotiationtips&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#negotiationtips</a><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/42CzURDaz2Y" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ep 42: The Culture Soup Podcast with Jacqueline Twillie TEASE</a>R]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/episode/75335953/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72302586/tcsp_twillie.mp3" length="35877626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, in observance of https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=equalpayday&amp;amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656, I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with The Negotiator herself, Jacqueline V....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, in observance of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=equalpayday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EqualPayDay</a>, I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with The Negotiator herself, Jacqueline V. Twillie.She is a pay equity warrior, and it is her sole mission in life to close the gender pay gap.Take a listen to hear how she is doing that, one client at a time and with her amazing books. Her latest is called Don't Leave Money on the Table.How we became friends and her powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.<a href="https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderpaygap&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderpaygap</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderequalityday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderequalityday</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=women&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#women</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=womenofcolor&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#womenofcolor</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#leadership</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=salary&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#salary</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=negotiationtips&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#negotiationtips</a><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/42CzURDaz2Y" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ep 42: The Culture Soup Podcast with Jacqueline Twillie TEASE</a>R]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2215</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2fa85f71d6052a3c8845fbcd6779c92a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 138: #TBT Get the Bag, Sis! with Jacqueline Twillie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-138-tbt-get-the-bag-sis-with-jacqueline-twillie--72227921</link><description><![CDATA[This week, in observance of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=equalpayday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EqualPayDay</a>, I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with The Negotiator herself, Jacqueline V. Twillie.She is a pay equity warrior, and it is her sole mission in life to close the gender pay gap.Take a listen to hear how she is doing that, one client at a time and with her amazing books. Her latest is called Don't Leave Money on the Table.How we became friends and her powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.<a href="https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderpaygap&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderpaygap</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderequalityday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderequalityday</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=women&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#women</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=womenofcolor&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#womenofcolor</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#leadership</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=salary&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#salary</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=negotiationtips&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#negotiationtips</a><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/42CzURDaz2Y" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ep 42: The Culture Soup Podcast with Jacqueline Twillie TEASE</a>R]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/654542/theculturesouppodcast/75335953/ep-138-tbt-get-the-bag-sis-with-jacqueline-twillie/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72227921/tcsp_twillie.mp3" length="35877626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, in observance of https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=equalpayday&amp;amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656, I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with The Negotiator herself, Jacqueline V....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, in observance of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=equalpayday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#EqualPayDay</a>, I'm throwing it back to one of my favorite episodes with The Negotiator herself, Jacqueline V. Twillie.She is a pay equity warrior, and it is her sole mission in life to close the gender pay gap.Take a listen to hear how she is doing that, one client at a time and with her amazing books. Her latest is called Don't Leave Money on the Table.How we became friends and her powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.<a href="https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lnkd.in/esiQzw2</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderpaygap&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderpaygap</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=genderequalityday&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#genderequalityday</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=women&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#women</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=womenofcolor&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#womenofcolor</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#leadership</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=salary&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#salary</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=negotiationtips&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6780855260975046656" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#negotiationtips</a><a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/42CzURDaz2Y" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ep 42: The Culture Soup Podcast with Jacqueline Twillie TEASE</a>R]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2215</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2fa85f71d6052a3c8845fbcd6779c92a.jpg"/><itunes:episode>138</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 138: #TBT Get the Bag, Sis! with Jacqueline Twillie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-138-tbt-get-the-bag-sis-with-jacqueline-twillie--44051363</link><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/75335953/ep-138-tbt-get-the-bag-sis-with-jacqueline-twillie/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44051363/tcsp_twillie.mp3" length="35877626" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2215</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 137: Where B.E.A.S.T. mode will get you, with James Cuthbert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-137-where-b-e-a-s-t-mode-will-get-you-with-james-cuthbert--69662410</link><description><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthbert, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, ROCK THE BELLS.  Hear the story of how this former SVP of Marketing from BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.) leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader... and how both have served him over his career.  I'm so excited for James... how we met on the speaking circuit and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast. #tech #culture #business #podcastshow]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Zd2RK9vNy3o</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:43:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662410/cbr_zd2rk9vny3o.mp3" length="39030957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1bc4d6a2-08df-4489-ae07-d5523975b6b6/1bc4d6a2-08df-4489-ae07-d5523975b6b6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1bc4d6a2-08df-4489-ae07-d5523975b6b6/1bc4d6a2-08df-4489-ae07-d5523975b6b6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1bc4d6a2-08df-4489-ae07-d5523975b6b6/1bc4d6a2-08df-4489-ae07-d5523975b6b6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthbert, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, ROCK THE BELLS.  Hear the story of how this former SVP of Marketing from BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.) leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader... and how both have served him over his career.  I'm so excited for James... how we met on the speaking circuit and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast. #tech #culture #business #podcastshow]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2440</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 137: Where B.E.A.S.T. mode will get you with James Cuthbert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-137-where-b-e-a-s-t-mode-will-get-you-with-james-cuthbert--43951148</link><description><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/)</a> with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthbert (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFFdN4BHT2McIs1Ri3H_iMPUvxJmoCuDd0)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFFdN4BHT2McIs1Ri3H_iMPUvxJmoCuDd0)</a>, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, ROCK THE BELLS (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockthebells/).Hear" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockthebells/).Hear</a> the story of how this former SVP of Marketing from BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bet/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bet/)</a> leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader... and how both have served him over his career.I'm so excited for James... how we met on the speaking circuit and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/75062343/ep-137-where-beast-mode-will-get-you-with-james-cuthbert/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:21:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43951148/tcsp_james_cuthbert.mp3" length="40041742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/) with the power of hip-hop culture to reach...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company/)</a> with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthbert (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFFdN4BHT2McIs1Ri3H_iMPUvxJmoCuDd0)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFFdN4BHT2McIs1Ri3H_iMPUvxJmoCuDd0)</a>, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, ROCK THE BELLS (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockthebells/).Hear" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockthebells/).Hear</a> the story of how this former SVP of Marketing from BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bet/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bet/)</a> leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader... and how both have served him over his career.I'm so excited for James... how we met on the speaking circuit and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2503</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 137: Where B.E.A.S.T. mode will get you, with James Cuthbert Teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-137-where-b-e-a-s-t-mode-will-get-you-with-james-cuthbert-teaser--69662421</link><description><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthbert, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, ROCK THE BELLS.  Hear the story of how this former SVP of Marketing from BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.) leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader... and how both have served him over his career.  I'm so excited for James... how we met on the speaking circuit and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast. #tech #culture #business #podcastshow]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">xaGi0o57Z78</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:14:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662421/cbr_xagi0o57z78.mp3" length="2837037" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd2db339-348d-4409-a15d-ff496f680adf/dd2db339-348d-4409-a15d-ff496f680adf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd2db339-348d-4409-a15d-ff496f680adf/dd2db339-348d-4409-a15d-ff496f680adf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/dd2db339-348d-4409-a15d-ff496f680adf/dd2db339-348d-4409-a15d-ff496f680adf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for The Coca-Cola Company with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthbert, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, ROCK THE BELLS.  Hear the story of how this former SVP of Marketing from BET (BET Networks, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc.) leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader... and how both have served him over his career.  I'm so excited for James... how we met on the speaking circuit and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast. #tech #culture #business #podcastshow]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>178</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Where B.E.A.S.T. mode will get you with James Cuthbert</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-b-e-a-s-t-mode-will-get-you-with-james-cuthbert--69658359</link><description><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for Coca Cola with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthberth, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, Rock the Bells.  Hear the story of how he leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader and how it has served him over his career.  I'm so excited for James... how we met and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">MZH4I-OBZ7s</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:54:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69658359/cbr_mzh4i_obz7s.mp3" length="583725" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5406b0c5-b1e2-4fe8-b512-ff8c20a857dd/5406b0c5-b1e2-4fe8-b512-ff8c20a857dd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5406b0c5-b1e2-4fe8-b512-ff8c20a857dd/5406b0c5-b1e2-4fe8-b512-ff8c20a857dd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5406b0c5-b1e2-4fe8-b512-ff8c20a857dd/5406b0c5-b1e2-4fe8-b512-ff8c20a857dd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for Coca Cola with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This marketing and media executive got his start in non-profits, but when I met him, he was reviving the Sprite brand for Coca Cola with the power of hip-hop culture to reach different generations.  If anyone has put the scaling power of culture to the test, it's James Cuthberth, and it has not only found him working for some of the most iconic brands, it is has landed him at the helm of hip hop legend L.L. Cool J's new content, ecommerce and experience brand, Rock the Bells.  Hear the story of how he leans into the power of culture in marketing and into B.E.A.S.T. mode as a leader and how it has served him over his career.  I'm so excited for James... how we met and became friends and his powerful story is coming up on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>James Cuthbert, CEO of Rock The Bells on the Next The Culture Soup Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-cuthbert-ceo-of-rock-the-bells-on-the-next-the-culture-soup-podcast--69660314</link><description><![CDATA[James Cuthbert, CEO of Rock The Bells on the Next The Culture Soup Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">tu2oIvaYm6g</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2021 01:17:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660314/cbr_tu2oivaym6g.mp3" length="582957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a3e4746-e130-43d7-851f-be9ab55b889f/5a3e4746-e130-43d7-851f-be9ab55b889f.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a3e4746-e130-43d7-851f-be9ab55b889f/5a3e4746-e130-43d7-851f-be9ab55b889f.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/5a3e4746-e130-43d7-851f-be9ab55b889f/5a3e4746-e130-43d7-851f-be9ab55b889f.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>James Cuthbert, CEO of Rock The Bells on the Next The Culture Soup Podcast</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[James Cuthbert, CEO of Rock The Bells on the Next The Culture Soup Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 136: #TBT: Coronavirus, Globalism and a Brand New World with Dr. Anantha Babbili</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-136-tbt-coronavirus-globalism-and-a-brand-new-world-with-dr-anantha-babbili--43849850</link><description><![CDATA[We're taking it back to this very episode last year with Dr. Anantha Babbili, professor of Media, Communication and Global Leadership from Texas A&M Corpus Christi when the lockdown had just hit.  Where were you and what were you thinking?  Let's reminisce.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/74805285/ep-136-tbt-coronavirus-globalism-and-a-brand-new-world-with-dr-anantha-babbili/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:27:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43849850/tcsp_anantha.mp3" length="40865540" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're taking it back to this very episode last year with Dr. Anantha Babbili, professor of Media, Communication and Global Leadership from Texas A&amp;M Corpus Christi when the lockdown had just hit.  Where were you and what were you thinking?  Let's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're taking it back to this very episode last year with Dr. Anantha Babbili, professor of Media, Communication and Global Leadership from Texas A&M Corpus Christi when the lockdown had just hit.  Where were you and what were you thinking?  Let's reminisce.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2554</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 135: Accessibility Change Agent with Heather Dowdy (captions)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-135-accessibility-change-agent-with-heather-dowdy-captions--69660324</link><description><![CDATA[I'm guilty of it.  You probably are too.  When #Linkedin or any of these social media platforms prompts you for a description of the photo you're posting or prompts you for a caption file, I've breezed right past it.  Sure, you may have your pronouns on your profile. You may have even posted something in solidarity with the #BLM movement last year... but how are you addressing accessibility in your personal realm?  What if I told you that 70% of you have invisible disabilities? And that ALL of us will be considered a part of the community at some point in our lives?  My guest this afternoon is a champion for change in the space. In fact, she is working for one of tech's Big Five to get it done with #AI. You want to hear from Heather Dowdy. She is walking out her mission...  ...and it all started when she was 6 months old when she asked for pizza from her two deaf parents.  We talk about it all, even #BASL or Black American Sign Language. Didn't know it was a thing? We put swag on everything, and have been for years.  This is probably one of the most meaningful, intrguiing and cutting edge episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast.  Don't miss it! #socialmedia #culture #tech #leadership #podcast #business #accessibility]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">uCfJWYGE_sM</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2021 03:05:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660324/cbr_ucfjwyge_sm.mp3" length="33408429" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b93b5bb2-72ac-4d44-bf47-7dd8f9bd8bfa/b93b5bb2-72ac-4d44-bf47-7dd8f9bd8bfa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b93b5bb2-72ac-4d44-bf47-7dd8f9bd8bfa/b93b5bb2-72ac-4d44-bf47-7dd8f9bd8bfa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b93b5bb2-72ac-4d44-bf47-7dd8f9bd8bfa/b93b5bb2-72ac-4d44-bf47-7dd8f9bd8bfa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm guilty of it.  You probably are too.  When #Linkedin or any of these social media platforms prompts you for a description of the photo you're posting or prompts you for a caption file, I've breezed right past it.  Sure, you may have your pronouns...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm guilty of it.  You probably are too.  When #Linkedin or any of these social media platforms prompts you for a description of the photo you're posting or prompts you for a caption file, I've breezed right past it.  Sure, you may have your pronouns on your profile. You may have even posted something in solidarity with the #BLM movement last year... but how are you addressing accessibility in your personal realm?  What if I told you that 70% of you have invisible disabilities? And that ALL of us will be considered a part of the community at some point in our lives?  My guest this afternoon is a champion for change in the space. In fact, she is working for one of tech's Big Five to get it done with #AI. You want to hear from Heather Dowdy. She is walking out her mission...  ...and it all started when she was 6 months old when she asked for pizza from her two deaf parents.  We talk about it all, even #BASL or Black American Sign Language. Didn't know it was a thing? We put swag on everything, and have been for years.  This is probably one of the most meaningful, intrguiing and cutting edge episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast.  Don't miss it! #socialmedia #culture #tech #leadership #podcast #business #accessibility]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP: Ep 135: Accessibility Change Agent with Heather Dowdy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-135-accessibility-change-agent-with-heather-dowdy--69662418</link><description><![CDATA[TCSP: Ep 135: Accessibility Change Agent with Heather Dowdy]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">vxME_eACeNI</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 22:45:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662418/cbr_ucfjwyge_sm.mp3" length="33408429" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bc1edfa-39c4-4cdd-96b6-81da6ab3e3a8/7bc1edfa-39c4-4cdd-96b6-81da6ab3e3a8.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bc1edfa-39c4-4cdd-96b6-81da6ab3e3a8/7bc1edfa-39c4-4cdd-96b6-81da6ab3e3a8.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/7bc1edfa-39c4-4cdd-96b6-81da6ab3e3a8/7bc1edfa-39c4-4cdd-96b6-81da6ab3e3a8.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>TCSP: Ep 135: Accessibility Change Agent with Heather Dowdy</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[TCSP: Ep 135: Accessibility Change Agent with Heather Dowdy]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2089</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 135: Accessibility Change Agent with Heather Dowdy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-135-accessibility-change-agent-with-heather-dowdy--43739720</link><description><![CDATA[I'm guilty of it.You probably are too.When #Linkedin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedin&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedin&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) or any of these social media platforms prompts you for a description of the photo you're posting or prompts you for a caption file, I've breezed right past it.Sure, you may have your pronouns on your profile. You may have even posted something in solidarity with the #BLM (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=blm&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=blm&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) movement last year... but how are you addressing accessibility in your personal realm?What if I told you that 70% of you have invisible disabilities? And that ALL of us will be considered a part of the community at some point in our lives?My guest this afternoon is a champion for change in the space. In fact, she is working for one of tech's Big Five to get it done with #AI (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ai&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ai&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>). You want to hear from Heather Dowdy (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAgqNEMBLdljnXg-_tFBHjgOJECAPkiHKXY)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAgqNEMBLdljnXg-_tFBHjgOJECAPkiHKXY)</a>. She is walking out her mission......and it all started when she was 6 months old when she asked for pizza from her two deaf parents.We talk about it all, even #BASL (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=basl&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=basl&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) or Black American Sign Language. Didn't know it was a thing?We put swag on everything, and have been for years.This is probably one of the most meaningful, intriguing and cutting edge episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast®.Don't miss it! #socialmedia (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #leadership (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #accessibility (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=accessibility&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=accessibility&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/74527960/ep-135-accessibility-change-agent-with-heather-dowdy/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:54:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43739720/tcsp_heather.mp3" length="33409566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm guilty of it.You probably are too.When #Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedin&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064) or any of these social media platforms prompts you for a description of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm guilty of it.You probably are too.When #Linkedin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedin&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedin&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) or any of these social media platforms prompts you for a description of the photo you're posting or prompts you for a caption file, I've breezed right past it.Sure, you may have your pronouns on your profile. You may have even posted something in solidarity with the #BLM (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=blm&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=blm&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) movement last year... but how are you addressing accessibility in your personal realm?What if I told you that 70% of you have invisible disabilities? And that ALL of us will be considered a part of the community at some point in our lives?My guest this afternoon is a champion for change in the space. In fact, she is working for one of tech's Big Five to get it done with #AI (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ai&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=ai&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>). You want to hear from Heather Dowdy (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAgqNEMBLdljnXg-_tFBHjgOJECAPkiHKXY)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAgqNEMBLdljnXg-_tFBHjgOJECAPkiHKXY)</a>. She is walking out her mission......and it all started when she was 6 months old when she asked for pizza from her two deaf parents.We talk about it all, even #BASL (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=basl&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=basl&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) or Black American Sign Language. Didn't know it was a thing?We put swag on everything, and have been for years.This is probably one of the most meaningful, intriguing and cutting edge episodes of The Culture Soup Podcast®.Don't miss it! #socialmedia (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #leadership (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6773292951524184064"...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 134: Who's in it with you? with John Tomlinson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-134-who-s-in-it-with-you-with-john-tomlinson--69657370</link><description><![CDATA[Who's in it with you?    John Tomlinson knows all to well as a football coach for some of the top high schools, colleges and even the NFL what it takes to perserveer. So when his wife Kathy came to him with an tech idea, he put her in the game.    Learn more about what it takes to be a tech founder and do life and business with the right partners.  It's streaming now on The Culture Soup Podcast.    Speaking of audibles... we're now on Audible.  #podcast #leadership #business #culture #tech #techfounders]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">lKSzapMwMMw</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:31:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657370/cbr_lkszapmwmmw.mp3" length="2819757" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd33e8ad-239a-470f-9050-ac204cf14879/bd33e8ad-239a-470f-9050-ac204cf14879.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd33e8ad-239a-470f-9050-ac204cf14879/bd33e8ad-239a-470f-9050-ac204cf14879.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bd33e8ad-239a-470f-9050-ac204cf14879/bd33e8ad-239a-470f-9050-ac204cf14879.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who's in it with you?    John Tomlinson knows all to well as a football coach for some of the top high schools, colleges and even the NFL what it takes to perserveer. So when his wife Kathy came to him with an tech idea, he put her in the game....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who's in it with you?    John Tomlinson knows all to well as a football coach for some of the top high schools, colleges and even the NFL what it takes to perserveer. So when his wife Kathy came to him with an tech idea, he put her in the game.    Learn more about what it takes to be a tech founder and do life and business with the right partners.  It's streaming now on The Culture Soup Podcast.    Speaking of audibles... we're now on Audible.  #podcast #leadership #business #culture #tech #techfounders]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>177</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 134: Partnership matters, with John Tomlinson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-134-partnership-matters-with-john-tomlinson--43641062</link><description><![CDATA[Want to be a leader?How about a founder?Who you partner with matters, and I'm not just talking about a co-founder. John Tomlinson (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAYIjrABOGnvQ2_7eVqu_qlpzkKQ8l14vVo)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAYIjrABOGnvQ2_7eVqu_qlpzkKQ8l14vVo)</a>, Co-Founder of Equalizer Games (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC6jJPUBZQrloiX4APkwLHJMnhk0rHOHj5E)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC6jJPUBZQrloiX4APkwLHJMnhk0rHOHj5E)</a> knows this all too well. His Co-Founder is his wife, Kathy Tomlinson. Your spouse or significant other can help make or break your leadership dreams.This college football coach-turned techprenuer and I talk about being a founder and how relationships can impact your journey as well as what it takes to start up a tech company even get funding.John has a Cinderella story to tell of grit and glory, and it's a story still in the making, thanks in no small part to another significant partner Arlan Hamilton (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAP4gwoBCV_HMMSQwqcbzIBNkxcVhxgQDZM)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAP4gwoBCV_HMMSQwqcbzIBNkxcVhxgQDZM)</a> of Backstage Capital.Who you link up with MATTERS. #Tribe (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tribe&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6770374354170732544" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tribe&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6770374354170732544</a>)If you need to get motivated and inspired, listen to tomorrow's show, where ever you get your podcast on.We're talking tech, sports culture and business on The Culture Soup Podcast®. If you haven't caught on yet, get on board. You're missing out.Now on Audible.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/74260251/ep-134-partnership-matters-with-john-tomlinson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:35:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43641062/tcsp_john_thomlinson.mp3" length="42081801" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Want to be a leader?How about a founder?Who you partner with matters, and I'm not just talking about a co-founder. John Tomlinson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAYIjrABOGnvQ2_7eVqu_qlpzkKQ8l14vVo), Co-Founder of Equalizer Games...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Want to be a leader?How about a founder?Who you partner with matters, and I'm not just talking about a co-founder. John Tomlinson (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAYIjrABOGnvQ2_7eVqu_qlpzkKQ8l14vVo)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAYIjrABOGnvQ2_7eVqu_qlpzkKQ8l14vVo)</a>, Co-Founder of Equalizer Games (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC6jJPUBZQrloiX4APkwLHJMnhk0rHOHj5E)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC6jJPUBZQrloiX4APkwLHJMnhk0rHOHj5E)</a> knows this all too well. His Co-Founder is his wife, Kathy Tomlinson. Your spouse or significant other can help make or break your leadership dreams.This college football coach-turned techprenuer and I talk about being a founder and how relationships can impact your journey as well as what it takes to start up a tech company even get funding.John has a Cinderella story to tell of grit and glory, and it's a story still in the making, thanks in no small part to another significant partner Arlan Hamilton (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAP4gwoBCV_HMMSQwqcbzIBNkxcVhxgQDZM)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAP4gwoBCV_HMMSQwqcbzIBNkxcVhxgQDZM)</a> of Backstage Capital.Who you link up with MATTERS. #Tribe (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tribe&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6770374354170732544" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tribe&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6770374354170732544</a>)If you need to get motivated and inspired, listen to tomorrow's show, where ever you get your podcast on.We're talking tech, sports culture and business on The Culture Soup Podcast®. If you haven't caught on yet, get on board. You're missing out.Now on Audible.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2630</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Teaser, Ep 133: What’s Black about it? With Christopher Butts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-teaser-ep-133-what-s-black-about-it-with-christopher-butts--69660323</link><description><![CDATA[Allyship—-it isn’t what you say. It’s what you do.   Streaming now: Ep 133: What’s Black about it? with Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) of the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">shUj6vzSy70</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 23:28:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660323/cbr_shuj6vzsy70.mp3" length="2607789" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c17e64a6-65a2-4c53-9cd8-08f39657d682/c17e64a6-65a2-4c53-9cd8-08f39657d682.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c17e64a6-65a2-4c53-9cd8-08f39657d682/c17e64a6-65a2-4c53-9cd8-08f39657d682.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c17e64a6-65a2-4c53-9cd8-08f39657d682/c17e64a6-65a2-4c53-9cd8-08f39657d682.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Allyship—-it isn’t what you say. It’s what you do.   Streaming now: Ep 133: What’s Black about it? with Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) of the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). #tech #culture #business</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Allyship—-it isn’t what you say. It’s what you do.   Streaming now: Ep 133: What’s Black about it? with Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) of the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>163</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 133: TCSP: What's Black about it? with Christopher Butts, Ed.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-133-tcsp-what-s-black-about-it-with-christopher-butts-ed-d--69654668</link><description><![CDATA[What's Black about it?  That's the question that centers every learning experience in the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and that is by design.  I had an insightful conversation with their Chief Learning Officer, Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) on The Culture Soup Podcast which is streaming now.  It's the best keep secret that isn't really a secret...and it's time ypu got involved.  We also have a rich exchange on allyship. Dr. Butts is what it should look like...walk it out.  Don't talk it out.  Watch the complete show on my YouTube channel this afternoon.  The show is now on Amazon Music and everywhere else fine podcasts stream too.  #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #coaching #podcasts #tech #culture #business LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-dhe-9]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4BYm89nIGgQ</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:49:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654668/cbr_4bym89niggq.mp3" length="21459117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/762a84f1-c59e-4ba7-bb9b-8c440f136da4/762a84f1-c59e-4ba7-bb9b-8c440f136da4.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/762a84f1-c59e-4ba7-bb9b-8c440f136da4/762a84f1-c59e-4ba7-bb9b-8c440f136da4.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/762a84f1-c59e-4ba7-bb9b-8c440f136da4/762a84f1-c59e-4ba7-bb9b-8c440f136da4.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What's Black about it?  That's the question that centers every learning experience in the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and that is by design.  I had an insightful conversation with their Chief Learning Officer, Christopher Butts, EdD...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What's Black about it?  That's the question that centers every learning experience in the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and that is by design.  I had an insightful conversation with their Chief Learning Officer, Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) on The Culture Soup Podcast which is streaming now.  It's the best keep secret that isn't really a secret...and it's time ypu got involved.  We also have a rich exchange on allyship. Dr. Butts is what it should look like...walk it out.  Don't talk it out.  Watch the complete show on my YouTube channel this afternoon.  The show is now on Amazon Music and everywhere else fine podcasts stream too.  #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #coaching #podcasts #tech #culture #business LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/e-dhe-9]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1342</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 133: What's Black about it?  with Christopher Butts, Ed.D.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-133-what-s-black-about-it-with-christopher-butts-ed-d--43530666</link><description><![CDATA[I get questions all the time about the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/elcinfo/)</a>. It has been embedded in my career journey since 2007, and it became a part of my origin story as chronicled in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself in 2016.Well, this week, I sit down with one of the officers at the ELC to lift the veil a bit on the organization and how you too can get involved.Meet my friend, colleague, client and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAMpQbMBAv2oUvT3DNt8Eag7FkpDLCuHDKs)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAMpQbMBAv2oUvT3DNt8Eag7FkpDLCuHDKs)</a>. He is the VP and Chief Learning Officer of the ELC.We discuss how the organization is reaching new audiences and increasing its accessibility, all while growing its ability to impact the leadership pipeline--filling it with the best and brightest Black leaders in corporate.You won't want to miss this one!Now also available on Amazon Music and wherever else fine podcasts stream.Shout the show out to Alexa!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/73986482/ep-133-whats-black-about-it-with-christopher-butts-edd/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:23:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43530666/tcsp_c_butts.mp3" length="26561723" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I get questions all the time about the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) (https://www.linkedin.com/company/elcinfo/). It has been embedded in my career journey since 2007, and it became a part of my origin story as chronicled in my new book No...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I get questions all the time about the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/elcinfo/)</a>. It has been embedded in my career journey since 2007, and it became a part of my origin story as chronicled in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself in 2016.Well, this week, I sit down with one of the officers at the ELC to lift the veil a bit on the organization and how you too can get involved.Meet my friend, colleague, client and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAMpQbMBAv2oUvT3DNt8Eag7FkpDLCuHDKs)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAMpQbMBAv2oUvT3DNt8Eag7FkpDLCuHDKs)</a>. He is the VP and Chief Learning Officer of the ELC.We discuss how the organization is reaching new audiences and increasing its accessibility, all while growing its ability to impact the leadership pipeline--filling it with the best and brightest Black leaders in corporate.You won't want to miss this one!Now also available on Amazon Music and wherever else fine podcasts stream.Shout the show out to Alexa!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1660</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP:  What's Black About It?  with Christopher Butts, Executive Leadership Council</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-what-s-black-about-it-with-christopher-butts-executive-leadership-council--69656834</link><description><![CDATA[I get questions all the time about the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). It has been embedded in my career journey since 2007, and it became a part of my origin story as chronicled in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself in 2016.  Well, this week, I sit down with one of the officers at the ELC to lift the veil a bit on the organization and how you too can get involved.  Meet my friend, colleague, client and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his). He is the VP and Chief Learning Officer of the ELC.  We discuss the how the organization is reaching new audiences and increasing its accessibility, all while growing its ability to impact the leadership pipeline--filling it with the best and brightest Black leaders in corporate.  You won't want to miss this one!  Now also available on Amazon Music and wherever else fine podcasts stream.  Shout the show out to Alexa! #leadership #diversity #inclusion #culture #tech #business #elcfamily]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">fkpZ0LAPMJc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:48:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656834/cbr_fkpz0lapmjc.mp3" length="635565" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/21f3c509-f8bc-478c-9062-5b5615c41c1d/21f3c509-f8bc-478c-9062-5b5615c41c1d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/21f3c509-f8bc-478c-9062-5b5615c41c1d/21f3c509-f8bc-478c-9062-5b5615c41c1d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/21f3c509-f8bc-478c-9062-5b5615c41c1d/21f3c509-f8bc-478c-9062-5b5615c41c1d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I get questions all the time about the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). It has been embedded in my career journey since 2007, and it became a part of my origin story as chronicled in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I get questions all the time about the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC). It has been embedded in my career journey since 2007, and it became a part of my origin story as chronicled in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself in 2016.  Well, this week, I sit down with one of the officers at the ELC to lift the veil a bit on the organization and how you too can get involved.  Meet my friend, colleague, client and brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Christopher Butts, EdD (he/him/his). He is the VP and Chief Learning Officer of the ELC.  We discuss the how the organization is reaching new audiences and increasing its accessibility, all while growing its ability to impact the leadership pipeline--filling it with the best and brightest Black leaders in corporate.  You won't want to miss this one!  Now also available on Amazon Music and wherever else fine podcasts stream.  Shout the show out to Alexa! #leadership #diversity #inclusion #culture #tech #business #elcfamily]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 132: The Heartpreneur with Leah Frazier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-132-the-heartpreneur-with-leah-frazier--43410882</link><description><![CDATA[I've decided to coin a phrase: "The Heartpreneur"She is someone who not only pours their heart into their work, but she pours it out to others. Many people don't understand why you would give away value, but Leah Frazier (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABmMVwUBmd84R5LJBMupE7MKP2ZHid2wVEA)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABmMVwUBmd84R5LJBMupE7MKP2ZHid2wVEA)</a> understands why.It is a part of her why. At the heart of it is empathy and a very high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ). It's part of the "it" factor of a rockstar leader, and as one of Dallas' top public relations gurus, she wields it for the win.Not in the name of funnels, no, the customer journey isn't at the forefront of her mind. But, man, when that customer does show up to do business, the blessings are 10X.Being an entrepreneur is not just a faith walk, it's a heart walk. The next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® drops today, and you don't want to miss Leah's story. She's even written a book about her journey, and she has bared her soul about having to start all over.Only a Heartpreneur gets the power of her story, even when it hurts to tell it--and that is where she finds her value.You can too... take a listen. It drops this afternoon. #leadership (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #entrepreneur (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=entrepreneur&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=entrepreneur&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #books (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=books&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=books&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/73736068/ep-132-the-heartpreneur-with-leah-frazier/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:01:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43410882/tcsp_leah_frazier.mp3" length="52370309" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've decided to coin a phrase: "The Heartpreneur"She is someone who not only pours their heart into their work, but she pours it out to others. Many people don't understand why you would give away value, but Leah Frazier...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've decided to coin a phrase: "The Heartpreneur"She is someone who not only pours their heart into their work, but she pours it out to others. Many people don't understand why you would give away value, but Leah Frazier (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABmMVwUBmd84R5LJBMupE7MKP2ZHid2wVEA)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAABmMVwUBmd84R5LJBMupE7MKP2ZHid2wVEA)</a> understands why.It is a part of her why. At the heart of it is empathy and a very high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ). It's part of the "it" factor of a rockstar leader, and as one of Dallas' top public relations gurus, she wields it for the win.Not in the name of funnels, no, the customer journey isn't at the forefront of her mind. But, man, when that customer does show up to do business, the blessings are 10X.Being an entrepreneur is not just a faith walk, it's a heart walk. The next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® drops today, and you don't want to miss Leah's story. She's even written a book about her journey, and she has bared her soul about having to start all over.Only a Heartpreneur gets the power of her story, even when it hurts to tell it--and that is where she finds her value.You can too... take a listen. It drops this afternoon. #leadership (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #business (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=business&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #tech (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=tech&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #entrepreneur (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=entrepreneur&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=entrepreneur&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #podcast (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=podcast&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>) #books (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=books&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=books&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6765653753736638464</a>)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3273</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP: The Heartpreneur, with Leah Frazier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-the-heartpreneur-with-leah-frazier--69656847</link><description><![CDATA[I've decided to coin a phrase:  "The Heartpreneur"  She is someone who not only pours their heart into their work, but she pours it out to others.  Many people don't understand why you would give away value, but Leah Frazier understands why.  It is a part of her why.  At the heart of it is empathy and a very high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ).  It's part of the "it" factor of a rockstar leader, and as one of Dallas' top public relations gurus, she wields it for the win.  Not in the name of funnels, no, the customer journey isn't at the forefront of her mind.  But, man, when that customer does show up to do business, the blessings are 10X.  Being an entrepreneur is not just a faith walk, it's a heart walk.  The next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast drops today, and you don't want to miss Leah's story.  She's even written a book about her journey, and she has bared her soul about having to start all over.  Only a Heartpreneur gets the power of her story, even when it hurts to tell it--and that is where she finds her value.  You can too... take a listen.  It drops this afternoon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">g8Ek_tOkc1o</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:36:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656847/cbr_g8ek_tokc1o.mp3" length="3241005" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7a3c447-d278-4927-9f14-582f8390f3aa/f7a3c447-d278-4927-9f14-582f8390f3aa.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7a3c447-d278-4927-9f14-582f8390f3aa/f7a3c447-d278-4927-9f14-582f8390f3aa.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f7a3c447-d278-4927-9f14-582f8390f3aa/f7a3c447-d278-4927-9f14-582f8390f3aa.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I've decided to coin a phrase:  "The Heartpreneur"  She is someone who not only pours their heart into their work, but she pours it out to others.  Many people don't understand why you would give away value, but Leah Frazier understands why.  It is a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I've decided to coin a phrase:  "The Heartpreneur"  She is someone who not only pours their heart into their work, but she pours it out to others.  Many people don't understand why you would give away value, but Leah Frazier understands why.  It is a part of her why.  At the heart of it is empathy and a very high emotional intelligence quotient (EQ).  It's part of the "it" factor of a rockstar leader, and as one of Dallas' top public relations gurus, she wields it for the win.  Not in the name of funnels, no, the customer journey isn't at the forefront of her mind.  But, man, when that customer does show up to do business, the blessings are 10X.  Being an entrepreneur is not just a faith walk, it's a heart walk.  The next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast drops today, and you don't want to miss Leah's story.  She's even written a book about her journey, and she has bared her soul about having to start all over.  Only a Heartpreneur gets the power of her story, even when it hurts to tell it--and that is where she finds her value.  You can too... take a listen.  It drops this afternoon.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>203</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP: It’s time to get over it and PR yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-it-s-time-to-get-over-it-and-pr-yourself--69658358</link><description><![CDATA[Have you ever uttered these words? "I just don't want to be too out there."  Multi-Emmy award winning creator, entrepreneur and public relations guru Leah Frazier says, “Get over it.”  In this fast-paced digital environment, if you want to be found, you need to tell your story or get lost in the clutter.  I speak with Leah about the power of relationships to empower a PR practitioner, a business and your brand, and she also reveals a very personal story about having to start over.  Her new eBook just dropped, and you need to hear this powerful story.  This special, extended episode of The Culture Soup Podcast begins streaming Thursday.  You don’t want to miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">nqRJ31su-D4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 03:39:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69658358/cbr_nqrj31su_d4.mp3" length="679725" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f26a5eb-0430-4ede-8b6a-2302fdb0e9dd/8f26a5eb-0430-4ede-8b6a-2302fdb0e9dd.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f26a5eb-0430-4ede-8b6a-2302fdb0e9dd/8f26a5eb-0430-4ede-8b6a-2302fdb0e9dd.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8f26a5eb-0430-4ede-8b6a-2302fdb0e9dd/8f26a5eb-0430-4ede-8b6a-2302fdb0e9dd.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Have you ever uttered these words? "I just don't want to be too out there."  Multi-Emmy award winning creator, entrepreneur and public relations guru Leah Frazier says, “Get over it.”  In this fast-paced digital environment, if you want to be found,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Have you ever uttered these words? "I just don't want to be too out there."  Multi-Emmy award winning creator, entrepreneur and public relations guru Leah Frazier says, “Get over it.”  In this fast-paced digital environment, if you want to be found, you need to tell your story or get lost in the clutter.  I speak with Leah about the power of relationships to empower a PR practitioner, a business and your brand, and she also reveals a very personal story about having to start over.  Her new eBook just dropped, and you need to hear this powerful story.  This special, extended episode of The Culture Soup Podcast begins streaming Thursday.  You don’t want to miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>43</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 131: The Coaching Corner: Leading in a new video-centric business environment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-131-the-coaching-corner-leading-in-a-new-video-centric-business-environment--43376214</link><description><![CDATA[The Coaching Corner episode is back for the new year.  This time, I discuss how to lead in a new video-centric business environment.  Enjoy the video!  It is a replay of the multistream that we did earlier on Youtube and Facebook.<br />LMS]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/73652021/ep-131-the-coaching-corner-leading-in-a-new-video-centric-business-environment/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 01:33:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43376214/tcsp_coaching_corner_lead_with_video.mp3" length="34744528" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Coaching Corner episode is back for the new year.  This time, I discuss how to lead in a new video-centric business environment.  Enjoy the video!  It is a replay of the multistream that we did earlier on Youtube and Facebook.
LMS</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Coaching Corner episode is back for the new year.  This time, I discuss how to lead in a new video-centric business environment.  Enjoy the video!  It is a replay of the multistream that we did earlier on Youtube and Facebook.<br />LMS]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2172</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP: Ep 130: Black History Month Hit Different with Sacha Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-130-black-history-month-hit-different-with-sacha-thompson--69654645</link><description><![CDATA[Companies are going all out for #BlackHistoryMonth, and it's...awkward.  I wouldn’t be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be in one of two camps: you are either loud and proud and a bit defiant in your celebration of Black Excellence, or you are completely exhausted. You’re exhausted because after last summer’s promises, pledges and performances, we are realizing that not much has changed in the corporate space.  While we are happy to see Roz Brewer take her rightful seat as CEO of Walgreen’s, finally a Black woman at the helm of a Fortune 500, things remain the same in the middle of the leadership pipeline: Black women professionals are stuck or leaving in droves.  So I called on my friend, diversity, equity and inclusion expert Sacha Thompson, M.Ed, MBA, CPDC (she/her). Sacha and I have a conversation about what women of color face now and what corporations should consider in the wake of all things 2020 and 2021.  This special, extended episode of The Culture Soup Podcast is streaming now. You don’t want to miss it. #leadership #diversity #inclusion #culture #socialmedia #speakers]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">BMORZFeZ5xE</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 17:46:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654645/cbr_bmorzfez5xe.mp3" length="4837293" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a199d43b-b0e0-4b6b-8720-241b117805be/a199d43b-b0e0-4b6b-8720-241b117805be.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a199d43b-b0e0-4b6b-8720-241b117805be/a199d43b-b0e0-4b6b-8720-241b117805be.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a199d43b-b0e0-4b6b-8720-241b117805be/a199d43b-b0e0-4b6b-8720-241b117805be.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Companies are going all out for #BlackHistoryMonth, and it's...awkward.  I wouldn’t be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Companies are going all out for #BlackHistoryMonth, and it's...awkward.  I wouldn’t be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be in one of two camps: you are either loud and proud and a bit defiant in your celebration of Black Excellence, or you are completely exhausted. You’re exhausted because after last summer’s promises, pledges and performances, we are realizing that not much has changed in the corporate space.  While we are happy to see Roz Brewer take her rightful seat as CEO of Walgreen’s, finally a Black woman at the helm of a Fortune 500, things remain the same in the middle of the leadership pipeline: Black women professionals are stuck or leaving in droves.  So I called on my friend, diversity, equity and inclusion expert Sacha Thompson, M.Ed, MBA, CPDC (she/her). Sacha and I have a conversation about what women of color face now and what corporations should consider in the wake of all things 2020 and 2021.  This special, extended episode of The Culture Soup Podcast is streaming now. You don’t want to miss it. #leadership #diversity #inclusion #culture #socialmedia #speakers]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>303</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 130: Black History Month Hit Different This Year with Sacha Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-130-black-history-month-hit-different-this-year-with-sacha-thompson--43287113</link><description><![CDATA[I wouldn’t be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be in one of two camps: you are either loud and proud and a bit defiant in your celebration of Black Excellence, or you are completely exhausted. You’re exhausted because after last summer’s promises, pledges and performances, we are realizing that not much has changed in the corporate space.While we are happy to see Roz Brewer take her rightful seat as CEO of Walgreen’s, finally a Black woman at the helm of a Fortune 500, things remain the same in the middle of the leadership pipeline: Black women professionals are stuck or leaving in droves.So I called on my friend, diversity, equity and inclusion expert Sacha Thompson, M.Ed, MBA, CPDC (she/her) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACzLegBv7g6-rULeEQorZ6mBnyJjSLnLOE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACzLegBv7g6-rULeEQorZ6mBnyJjSLnLOE)</a>. Sacha and I have a conversation about what women of color face now and what corporations should consider in the wake of all things 2020 and 2021.This special, extended episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️ begins streaming Thursday. You don’t want to miss it. #leadership (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #diversity (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=diversity&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=diversity&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #inclusion (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=inclusion&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=inclusion&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #socialmedia (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #speakers (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=speakers&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=speakers&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/73449186/ep-130-black-history-month-hit-different-this-year-with-sacha-thompson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:27:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43287113/tcsp_sacha_020421.mp3" length="53025644" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I wouldn’t be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be in one of two camps: you are either loud and proud and a bit defiant in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I wouldn’t be the first to say that in the current cultural context, watching Black History Month unfold in social media news feeds is a bit surreal. If you are Black, you may be in one of two camps: you are either loud and proud and a bit defiant in your celebration of Black Excellence, or you are completely exhausted. You’re exhausted because after last summer’s promises, pledges and performances, we are realizing that not much has changed in the corporate space.While we are happy to see Roz Brewer take her rightful seat as CEO of Walgreen’s, finally a Black woman at the helm of a Fortune 500, things remain the same in the middle of the leadership pipeline: Black women professionals are stuck or leaving in droves.So I called on my friend, diversity, equity and inclusion expert Sacha Thompson, M.Ed, MBA, CPDC (she/her) (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACzLegBv7g6-rULeEQorZ6mBnyJjSLnLOE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAACzLegBv7g6-rULeEQorZ6mBnyJjSLnLOE)</a>. Sacha and I have a conversation about what women of color face now and what corporations should consider in the wake of all things 2020 and 2021.This special, extended episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️ begins streaming Thursday. You don’t want to miss it. #leadership (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=leadership&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #diversity (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=diversity&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=diversity&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #inclusion (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=inclusion&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=inclusion&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #culture (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=culture&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #socialmedia (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=socialmedia&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>) #speakers (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=speakers&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=speakers&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6762937610869510144</a>)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3314</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP: Social Media: Get found or get found out with Stephanie Humphrey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-social-media-get-found-or-get-found-out-with-stephanie-humphrey--69662420</link><description><![CDATA[Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out. The choice is really yours.  I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert about how your digital footprint can be a boost to your reputation and brand, or it can kick you squarely in your backside.  We've seen examples of this within the past few weeks in the wake of the cultural and political upheaval that 2020-2021 have ushered in. We have the hard conversation on tomorrow's show, but we also explore Stephanie's journey from Lockheed Martin to entrepreneurship.  You've probably seen Stephanie on the third hour of Good Morning America (GMA3) as their tech contributor, or you may see her frquently in your Linkedin timeline. She is an author and a speaker, and I'm thrilled to have her join me on The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">y3yT4p832mo</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 16:45:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69662420/cbr_y3yt4p832mo.mp3" length="25251117" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0ef51e52-6683-46fc-a3ef-cccb6fb05b1e/0ef51e52-6683-46fc-a3ef-cccb6fb05b1e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0ef51e52-6683-46fc-a3ef-cccb6fb05b1e/0ef51e52-6683-46fc-a3ef-cccb6fb05b1e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0ef51e52-6683-46fc-a3ef-cccb6fb05b1e/0ef51e52-6683-46fc-a3ef-cccb6fb05b1e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out. The choice is really yours.  I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert about how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out. The choice is really yours.  I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert about how your digital footprint can be a boost to your reputation and brand, or it can kick you squarely in your backside.  We've seen examples of this within the past few weeks in the wake of the cultural and political upheaval that 2020-2021 have ushered in. We have the hard conversation on tomorrow's show, but we also explore Stephanie's journey from Lockheed Martin to entrepreneurship.  You've probably seen Stephanie on the third hour of Good Morning America (GMA3) as their tech contributor, or you may see her frquently in your Linkedin timeline. She is an author and a speaker, and I'm thrilled to have her join me on The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1579</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 129: Social media: get found or get found out! with Stephanie Humphrey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-129-social-media-get-found-or-get-found-out-with-stephanie-humphrey--43177537</link><description><![CDATA[Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out. The choice is really yours.I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAD56rIBfTj1gvLVWZ_DszC_kHW1xfbmsDQ)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAD56rIBfTj1gvLVWZ_DszC_kHW1xfbmsDQ)</a>, technology and lifestyle expert about how your digital footprint can be a boost to your reputation and brand, or it can kick you squarely in your backside.We've seen examples of this within the past few weeks in the wake of the cultural and political upheaval that 2020-2021 have ushered in. We have the hard conversation on tomorrow's show, but we also explore Stephanie's journey from Lockheed Martin to entrepreneurship.You've probably seen Stephanie on the third hour of Good Morning America (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodmorningamerica/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodmorningamerica/)</a> (GMA3) as their tech contributor, or you may see her frquently in your Linkedin timeline. She is an author and a speaker, and I'm thrilled to have her join me on The Culture Soup Podcast® on Thursday.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/73195619/ep-129-social-media-get-found-or-get-found-out-with-stephanie-humphrey/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 04:42:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43177537/tcsp_stephanie_humphrey.mp3" length="30209670" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out. The choice is really yours.I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out. The choice is really yours.I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAD56rIBfTj1gvLVWZ_DszC_kHW1xfbmsDQ)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAD56rIBfTj1gvLVWZ_DszC_kHW1xfbmsDQ)</a>, technology and lifestyle expert about how your digital footprint can be a boost to your reputation and brand, or it can kick you squarely in your backside.We've seen examples of this within the past few weeks in the wake of the cultural and political upheaval that 2020-2021 have ushered in. We have the hard conversation on tomorrow's show, but we also explore Stephanie's journey from Lockheed Martin to entrepreneurship.You've probably seen Stephanie on the third hour of Good Morning America (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodmorningamerica/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodmorningamerica/)</a> (GMA3) as their tech contributor, or you may see her frquently in your Linkedin timeline. She is an author and a speaker, and I'm thrilled to have her join me on The Culture Soup Podcast® on Thursday.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1888</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TEASER: The Culture Soup Podcast w/Stephanie Humphrey “Social Media: Get found or Get found out.”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/teaser-the-culture-soup-podcast-w-stephanie-humphrey-social-media-get-found-or-get-found-out--69658355</link><description><![CDATA[Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out.  The choice is really yours.    I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert about how your digital footprint can be a boost to your reputation and brand, or it can kick you squarely in your backside.  We've seen examples of this within the past few weeks in the wake of the cultural and political upheaval that 2020-2021 have ushered in.  We have the hard conversation on tomorrow's show, but we also explore Stephanie's journey from Lockheed Martin to entrepreneurship.  You've probably seen Stephanie on the third hour of  Good Morning America  (GMA3) as their tech contributor, or you may see her frquently in your Linkedin timeline.  She is an author and a speaker, and I'm thrilled to have her join me on The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday.  #tech #culture #business #socialmedia #digitalfootprint]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">NXs42SG_t8Q</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:01:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69658355/cbr_nxs42sg_t8q.mp3" length="603309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1afb18fb-385f-43bc-a0c6-1a073a5d0ad3/1afb18fb-385f-43bc-a0c6-1a073a5d0ad3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1afb18fb-385f-43bc-a0c6-1a073a5d0ad3/1afb18fb-385f-43bc-a0c6-1a073a5d0ad3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1afb18fb-385f-43bc-a0c6-1a073a5d0ad3/1afb18fb-385f-43bc-a0c6-1a073a5d0ad3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out.  The choice is really yours.    I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Social media is not only "Culture Soup", it's a double-edged sword. You can get found or get found out.  The choice is really yours.    I had a compelling conversation with my sister in tech Stephanie Humphrey, technology and lifestyle expert about how your digital footprint can be a boost to your reputation and brand, or it can kick you squarely in your backside.  We've seen examples of this within the past few weeks in the wake of the cultural and political upheaval that 2020-2021 have ushered in.  We have the hard conversation on tomorrow's show, but we also explore Stephanie's journey from Lockheed Martin to entrepreneurship.  You've probably seen Stephanie on the third hour of  Good Morning America  (GMA3) as their tech contributor, or you may see her frquently in your Linkedin timeline.  She is an author and a speaker, and I'm thrilled to have her join me on The Culture Soup Podcast on Thursday.  #tech #culture #business #socialmedia #digitalfootprint]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culutre Soup Podcast Ep 128 with Charisse Jones, USA Today</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culutre-soup-podcast-ep-128-with-charisse-jones-usa-today--69660325</link><description><![CDATA[Our 2021 premiere episode is a special Inauguration Day edition which will actually begin streaming today, into tomorrow when the show typically airs, each Thursday.  I had the honor of discussing my sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' historic new role as the second most powerful person in the United States--only a heartbeat from the Presidency.  I'll be speaking to Charisse Jones, workplace writer at USA TODAY about the implications this historic ascension to a heartbeat away from the Presidency has for Black women and other women of color in positions of power across the corporate spectrum and beyond.  Charisse is a new friend and fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) member. She penned an article just after the election about this very topic, and it encouraged me to reach out and talk to her about it because I cover off on the core theme of her story in No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. (https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm)  You can listen to this episode wherever fine podcasts stream.  #culturesouppodcast #podcasts #kamalaharris #alphakappaalpha #foundersday #aka #J15 #1908 #leadership #womenofcolor #history #nothanks]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">uxai02RW0MY</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:20:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660325/cbr_uxai02rw0my.mp3" length="19409325" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc4d0e36-040e-46a9-8d01-8ec04b9e177b/fc4d0e36-040e-46a9-8d01-8ec04b9e177b.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc4d0e36-040e-46a9-8d01-8ec04b9e177b/fc4d0e36-040e-46a9-8d01-8ec04b9e177b.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fc4d0e36-040e-46a9-8d01-8ec04b9e177b/fc4d0e36-040e-46a9-8d01-8ec04b9e177b.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our 2021 premiere episode is a special Inauguration Day edition which will actually begin streaming today, into tomorrow when the show typically airs, each Thursday.  I had the honor of discussing my sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our 2021 premiere episode is a special Inauguration Day edition which will actually begin streaming today, into tomorrow when the show typically airs, each Thursday.  I had the honor of discussing my sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' historic new role as the second most powerful person in the United States--only a heartbeat from the Presidency.  I'll be speaking to Charisse Jones, workplace writer at USA TODAY about the implications this historic ascension to a heartbeat away from the Presidency has for Black women and other women of color in positions of power across the corporate spectrum and beyond.  Charisse is a new friend and fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) member. She penned an article just after the election about this very topic, and it encouraged me to reach out and talk to her about it because I cover off on the core theme of her story in No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. (https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm)  You can listen to this episode wherever fine podcasts stream.  #culturesouppodcast #podcasts #kamalaharris #alphakappaalpha #foundersday #aka #J15 #1908 #leadership #womenofcolor #history #nothanks]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1214</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 128: Vice President Kamala Harris, Black Women and Leading with Charisse Jones, USA Today</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-128-vice-president-kamala-harris-black-women-and-leading-with-charisse-jones-usa-today--43030413</link><description><![CDATA[Our 2021 premiere episode is a special Inauguration Day edition which will actually begin streaming today, into tomorrow when the show typically airs, each Thursday.I had the honor of discussing my sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' historic new role as the second most powerful person in the United States--only a heartbeat from the Presidency.I'll be speaking to Charisse Jones (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)</a>, workplace writer at USA TODAY (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)</a> about the implications this historic ascension to a heartbeat away from the Presidency has for Black women and other women of color in positions of power across the corporate spectrum and beyond.Charisse is a new friend and fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) member. She penned an article just after the election about this very topic, and it encouraged me to reach out and talk to her about it because I cover off on the core theme of her story in No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. (<a href="https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm))" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm))</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/72875436/ep-128-vice-president-kamala-harris-black-women-and-leading-with-charisse-jones-usa-today/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:58:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43030413/tcsp_c_jones_usa_today.mp3" length="26636119" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our 2021 premiere episode is a special Inauguration Day edition which will actually begin streaming today, into tomorrow when the show typically airs, each Thursday.I had the honor of discussing my sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris'...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our 2021 premiere episode is a special Inauguration Day edition which will actually begin streaming today, into tomorrow when the show typically airs, each Thursday.I had the honor of discussing my sorority sister, Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris' historic new role as the second most powerful person in the United States--only a heartbeat from the Presidency.I'll be speaking to Charisse Jones (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAE0thMB9FGeSnlfjGFmeCrGDSxiw6nrF9g)</a>, workplace writer at USA TODAY (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/company/usa-today/)</a> about the implications this historic ascension to a heartbeat away from the Presidency has for Black women and other women of color in positions of power across the corporate spectrum and beyond.Charisse is a new friend and fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) member. She penned an article just after the election about this very topic, and it encouraged me to reach out and talk to her about it because I cover off on the core theme of her story in No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. (<a href="https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm))" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/eZvM6pm))</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1665</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 127: #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat with Ted Rubin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-127-nothanks-rockstar-to-rockstar-fireside-chat-with-ted-rubin--42067544</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to get serious about your brand? Join me for the next installment of our #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6734829114835972096" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6734829114835972096</a>) Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat series, a rebroadcast of the live multistream from Wednesday.Strategic communications is the one ingredient that leadership development is lacking, and there is no way to be a rockstar leader without the real goods on the topic from the people who know.Sis, you say you want to stop dimming your shine, right?It's why I turned to Ted Rubin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAHdC0BSSCAGBKQHcmiIa7sgTdSbiKYlLE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAHdC0BSSCAGBKQHcmiIa7sgTdSbiKYlLE)</a> when it was time to talk personal branding in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. He is a marketing guru, and so many people turn to him for solid counsel on what he has coined "Return on Relationship."After all, if you want to lead, you need to understand that core concept and how to properly engage with your community, online and off. You can't lead if you don't know how to wield today's tools to communicate the problem you solve.You really should pick the book up before the holiday: nothanksbook.com (<a href="http://nothanksbook.com/)" rel="noopener">http://nothanksbook.com/)</a>. <br />This is our last show of the year.  We are taking a much needed break after a 2+ yearlong sprint.<br />Until next year...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/70536158/ep-127-nothanks-rockstar-to-rockstar-fireside-chat-with-ted-rubin/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:18:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42067544/nothanks_r2r_fireside_with_ted_r_final.mp3" length="32386820" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to get serious about your brand? Join me for the next installment of our #NoThanks (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6734829114835972096) Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to get serious about your brand? Join me for the next installment of our #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6734829114835972096" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6734829114835972096</a>) Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat series, a rebroadcast of the live multistream from Wednesday.Strategic communications is the one ingredient that leadership development is lacking, and there is no way to be a rockstar leader without the real goods on the topic from the people who know.Sis, you say you want to stop dimming your shine, right?It's why I turned to Ted Rubin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAHdC0BSSCAGBKQHcmiIa7sgTdSbiKYlLE)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAAHdC0BSSCAGBKQHcmiIa7sgTdSbiKYlLE)</a> when it was time to talk personal branding in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. He is a marketing guru, and so many people turn to him for solid counsel on what he has coined "Return on Relationship."After all, if you want to lead, you need to understand that core concept and how to properly engage with your community, online and off. You can't lead if you don't know how to wield today's tools to communicate the problem you solve.You really should pick the book up before the holiday: nothanksbook.com (<a href="http://nothanksbook.com/)" rel="noopener">http://nothanksbook.com/)</a>. <br />This is our last show of the year.  We are taking a much needed break after a 2+ yearlong sprint.<br />Until next year...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2025</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>nothanks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#TBT It's Not About You with Lisa Vanderkwaak</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tbt-it-s-not-about-you-with-lisa-vanderkwaak--41964065</link><description><![CDATA[Leading up to our next #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat Live on multistream, we're teeing it up with another way to build your brand... public speaking.  Beside that fact that everyone feels they can do it simply because they can talk, we upend other myths.. that speaking is all about the speaker...and that s/he is speaking to everyone in the room.<br />Quite the opposite.  Meet Lisa Vanderkwaak, one my private practice's strategic partners.  She is a speaker coach for executive women who want to get serious about using their voice to expand their business.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/70276642/tbt-its-not-about-you-with-lisa-vanderkwaak/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:24:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41964065/tbt_lisa_vanderkwaak_final.mp3" length="42389837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leading up to our next #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat Live on multistream, we're teeing it up with another way to build your brand... public speaking.  Beside that fact that everyone feels they can do it simply because they can talk, we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leading up to our next #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat Live on multistream, we're teeing it up with another way to build your brand... public speaking.  Beside that fact that everyone feels they can do it simply because they can talk, we upend other myths.. that speaking is all about the speaker...and that s/he is speaking to everyone in the room.<br />Quite the opposite.  Meet Lisa Vanderkwaak, one my private practice's strategic partners.  She is a speaker coach for executive women who want to get serious about using their voice to expand their business.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2650</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 126: #TBT It's Not About You with Lisa Vanderkwaak</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-126-tbt-it-s-not-about-you-with-lisa-vanderkwaak--42067543</link><description><![CDATA[Leading up to our next #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat Live on multistream, we're teeing it up with another way to build your brand... public speaking.  Beside that fact that everyone feels they can do it simply because they can talk, we upend other myths.. that speaking is all about the speaker...and that s/he is speaking to everyone in the room.<br />Quite the opposite.  Meet Lisa Vanderkwaak, one my private practice's strategic partners.  She is a speaker coach for executive women who want to get serious about using their voice to expand their business.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/70276642/ep-126-tbt-its-not-about-you-with-lisa-vanderkwaak/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:24:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42067543/tbt_lisa_vanderkwaak_final.mp3" length="42389837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leading up to our next #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat Live on multistream, we're teeing it up with another way to build your brand... public speaking.  Beside that fact that everyone feels they can do it simply because they can talk, we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leading up to our next #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat Live on multistream, we're teeing it up with another way to build your brand... public speaking.  Beside that fact that everyone feels they can do it simply because they can talk, we upend other myths.. that speaking is all about the speaker...and that s/he is speaking to everyone in the room.<br />Quite the opposite.  Meet Lisa Vanderkwaak, one my private practice's strategic partners.  She is a speaker coach for executive women who want to get serious about using their voice to expand their business.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2650</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 125: #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat w/</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-125-nothanks-rockstar-to-rockstar-fireside-chat-w--41813092</link><description><![CDATA[Sis, grab your lunch. Take a break from election madness. Secure your headphones and a quiet spot to listen and engage in this conversation between myself and Trudy Bourgeois (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA4XbwBS4ezRz4fDsSWLYzyaCh5CktB8to)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA4XbwBS4ezRz4fDsSWLYzyaCh5CktB8to)</a>, one of the expert voices and influences in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.Trudy says you can indeed "create your own equality," even in times like these. In fact, you're going to need to if you want to say, No Thanks: I'll Just Include Myself.Join me at Noon CT TODAY right here on #LinkedinLIVE (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedinlive&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6729793297532940288" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedinlive&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6729793297532940288</a>) and across most all of my social media platforms as I stream with one of my mentor coaches.She appears three times in the book, and is in one of the most important anecdotes to my journey of discovering my value--the key to overcoming the biases and other fears that hold us back.Yes, it happened late in my career, so that means it isn't too late for you either.Be sure to join us each week for these discussions LIVE until we all disperse for Turkey Day.Get the book here: nothanksbook.com (<a href="http://nothanksbook.com/)" rel="noopener">http://nothanksbook.com/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/69936439/ep-125-nothanks-rockstar-to-rockstar-fireside-chat-w/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:22:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41813092/ep_125_r2r_fireside_w_trudy_b_final.mp3" length="42171244" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sis, grab your lunch. Take a break from election madness. Secure your headphones and a quiet spot to listen and engage in this conversation between myself and Trudy Bourgeois (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA4XbwBS4ezRz4fDsSWLYzyaCh5CktB8to), one...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sis, grab your lunch. Take a break from election madness. Secure your headphones and a quiet spot to listen and engage in this conversation between myself and Trudy Bourgeois (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA4XbwBS4ezRz4fDsSWLYzyaCh5CktB8to)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAA4XbwBS4ezRz4fDsSWLYzyaCh5CktB8to)</a>, one of the expert voices and influences in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself.Trudy says you can indeed "create your own equality," even in times like these. In fact, you're going to need to if you want to say, No Thanks: I'll Just Include Myself.Join me at Noon CT TODAY right here on #LinkedinLIVE (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedinlive&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6729793297532940288" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=linkedinlive&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6729793297532940288</a>) and across most all of my social media platforms as I stream with one of my mentor coaches.She appears three times in the book, and is in one of the most important anecdotes to my journey of discovering my value--the key to overcoming the biases and other fears that hold us back.Yes, it happened late in my career, so that means it isn't too late for you either.Be sure to join us each week for these discussions LIVE until we all disperse for Turkey Day.Get the book here: nothanksbook.com (<a href="http://nothanksbook.com/)" rel="noopener">http://nothanksbook.com/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2636</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>nothanks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 124: #NoThanks Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat #2 with Dr. Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-124-nothanks-rockstar-2-rockstar-fireside-chat-2-with-dr-jeff-gardere--41707570</link><description><![CDATA[Ready to go beyond pat answers on how to handle bias and microaggressions in the workplace?Join me and Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's Psychologist for this special #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6727656694635126785" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6727656694635126785</a>) Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat focused on privilege and how we can flip it to move forward despite biases.Join us at a new time and date: Thursday, October 29 at 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET.Previously live on Linkedin, Youtube and Facebook where you can catch the video.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/69636724/ep-124-nothanks-rockstar-2-rockstar-fireside-chat-2-with-dr-jeff-gardere/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2020 23:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41707570/nothanksr2r_w_dr_j_final.mp3" length="44465422" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ready to go beyond pat answers on how to handle bias and microaggressions in the workplace?Join me and Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's Psychologist for this special #NoThanks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ready to go beyond pat answers on how to handle bias and microaggressions in the workplace?Join me and Dr. Jeff Gardere, America's Psychologist for this special #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6727656694635126785" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6727656694635126785</a>) Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat focused on privilege and how we can flip it to move forward despite biases.Join us at a new time and date: Thursday, October 29 at 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET.Previously live on Linkedin, Youtube and Facebook where you can catch the video.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2780</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>nothanks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 123" #TBT Employee Advocacy with Ted Rubin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-123-tbt-employee-advocacy-with-ted-rubin--41595743</link><description><![CDATA[In the run up to the launch of the audiobook of my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I am featuring the voices of the expert and executive leader voices that are in the book.  It's also a preview of the #NoThanks Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat Series that is currently underway.  This podcast informed the book as much as it expanded my reach.  And if you check out the chapter that talks about betting on your own brand, this conversation with CMO of Photofy Ted Rubin will provide all the inside skinny you need to hold you down until Ted joins me for a live chat across social.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/69317012/ep-123-tbt-employee-advocacy-with-ted-rubin/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:28:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41595743/tbt_ted_rubin_final.mp3" length="51218389" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the run up to the launch of the audiobook of my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I am featuring the voices of the expert and executive leader voices that are in the book.  It's also a preview of the #NoThanks Rockstar 2...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the run up to the launch of the audiobook of my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I am featuring the voices of the expert and executive leader voices that are in the book.  It's also a preview of the #NoThanks Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat Series that is currently underway.  This podcast informed the book as much as it expanded my reach.  And if you check out the chapter that talks about betting on your own brand, this conversation with CMO of Photofy Ted Rubin will provide all the inside skinny you need to hold you down until Ted joins me for a live chat across social.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3202</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 122: #TBT Authentically SHE w/Trudy Bourgeois</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-122-tbt-authentically-she-w-trudy-bourgeois--41481478</link><description><![CDATA[Leading up to the release of my audiobook for No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I'm reaching back and re-racking voices from the book and conversations that provide even more insight to the book.  This one is also the precursor to another #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside chat.  This one with none other than the fabulous Trudy Bourgeois. Get your value on.  Ready?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/68988547/ep-122-tbt-authentically-she-wtrudy-bourgeois/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 19:36:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41481478/tbt_trudy_bourgeois_authentically_she.mp3" length="40922800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Leading up to the release of my audiobook for No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I'm reaching back and re-racking voices from the book and conversations that provide even more insight to the book.  This one is also the precursor to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Leading up to the release of my audiobook for No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I'm reaching back and re-racking voices from the book and conversations that provide even more insight to the book.  This one is also the precursor to another #NoThanks Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside chat.  This one with none other than the fabulous Trudy Bourgeois. Get your value on.  Ready?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 121: #NoThanks Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-121-nothanks-rockstar-2-rockstar-fireside-chat-with-cheryl-grace--41374990</link><description><![CDATA[How do we move past the tropes and biases to still ascend into executive leadership?We have answers.The rebroadcast of the #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6720147430815367168" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6720147430815367168</a>) Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADCbNQB531Z9TjTnP_mefuRoPAmB6_xSEg)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADCbNQB531Z9TjTnP_mefuRoPAmB6_xSEg)</a> is now streaming on The Culture Soup Podcast®.If you missed it, you'll want to listen wherever fine podcasts stream.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/68680564/ep-121-nothanks-rockstar-2-rockstar-fireside-chat-with-cheryl-grace/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:40:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41374990/r2r_firesidechat_w_cheryl_grace_final.mp3" length="27923434" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do we move past the tropes and biases to still ascend into executive leadership?We have answers.The rebroadcast of the #NoThanks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do we move past the tropes and biases to still ascend into executive leadership?We have answers.The rebroadcast of the #NoThanks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6720147430815367168" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nothanks&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6720147430815367168</a>) Rockstar 2 Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADCbNQB531Z9TjTnP_mefuRoPAmB6_xSEg)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAADCbNQB531Z9TjTnP_mefuRoPAmB6_xSEg)</a> is now streaming on The Culture Soup Podcast®.If you missed it, you'll want to listen wherever fine podcasts stream.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1746</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>nothanks</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 120: #TBT Authentically SHE with Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-120-tbt-authentically-she-with-cheryl-grace--41250913</link><description><![CDATA[If you want inside scoop on my new book, No Thanks, this is a great place to get it.  It also teases the upcoming Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace on Tues. Oct 6 at 12:35 p.m. CT.   Be sure to register: <a href="https://lnkd.in/eTHQVh7" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/eTHQVh7</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/68329577/ep-120-tbt-authentically-she-with-cheryl-grace/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:20:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41250913/tbt_cheryl_grace_teaser_to_fireside_final.mp3" length="33266624" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you want inside scoop on my new book, No Thanks, this is a great place to get it.  It also teases the upcoming Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace on Tues. Oct 6 at 12:35 p.m. CT.   Be sure to register: https://lnkd.in/eTHQVh7</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you want inside scoop on my new book, No Thanks, this is a great place to get it.  It also teases the upcoming Rockstar to Rockstar Fireside Chat with Cheryl Grace on Tues. Oct 6 at 12:35 p.m. CT.   Be sure to register: <a href="https://lnkd.in/eTHQVh7" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/eTHQVh7</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2080</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>tbt</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Woke Washing with Candy Peterson on The Culture Soup Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/woke-washing-with-candy-peterson-on-the-culture-soup-podcast--69657365</link><description><![CDATA[Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.   You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this #TBT episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at Fleishman Hillard, Candy Peterson.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">KeejsXGX4Vw</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:01:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657365/cbr_keejsxgx4vw.mp3" length="25968045" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a72c57a-598a-47bb-afcc-05c6ef07821c/9a72c57a-598a-47bb-afcc-05c6ef07821c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a72c57a-598a-47bb-afcc-05c6ef07821c/9a72c57a-598a-47bb-afcc-05c6ef07821c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9a72c57a-598a-47bb-afcc-05c6ef07821c/9a72c57a-598a-47bb-afcc-05c6ef07821c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.   You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this #TBT episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Woke-washing.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting.   You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for this #TBT episode later today.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at Fleishman Hillard, Candy Peterson.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 119: #ThrowbackThursday Authentically SHE P1, with Sheryl Adkins Green</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-119-throwbackthursday-authentically-she-p1-with-sheryl-adkins-green--41108359</link><description><![CDATA[As we continue to celebrate the launch of my book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I'm bringing back conversations with voices that are featured therein.  If you haven't listened intently before to the podcast, now is the time.  This is the context and the inside scoop that you're craving.  Sheryl joined me this week on the local NBC affiliate to discuss her tips in the book about how to shine as a black woman despite the roadblocks of bias against us in the workplace.  Find out more about how she manages to bet on her own brand and still walk high as one of the most powerful women in Corporate America.<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/67971566/ep-119-throwbackthursday-authentically-she-p1-with-sheryl-adkins-green/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 22:10:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41108359/throwabackthursday_no_thanks_sheryl_adkins_green.mp3" length="35025814" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we continue to celebrate the launch of my book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I'm bringing back conversations with voices that are featured therein.  If you haven't listened intently before to the podcast, now is the time. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we continue to celebrate the launch of my book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, I'm bringing back conversations with voices that are featured therein.  If you haven't listened intently before to the podcast, now is the time.  This is the context and the inside scoop that you're craving.  Sheryl joined me this week on the local NBC affiliate to discuss her tips in the book about how to shine as a black woman despite the roadblocks of bias against us in the workplace.  Find out more about how she manages to bet on her own brand and still walk high as one of the most powerful women in Corporate America.<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2190</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 118: Pandemic, Politics &amp; Pandemonium with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-118-pandemic-politics-pandemonium-with-matt-stevens--40963467</link><description><![CDATA[Covid and politics and elections, oh my!  I don't know about you, but all this has caused it's quite a thing at my house.  How about yours?  Are you frustrated?  I am.  It's not all unicorns and rainbows  Just ask my 8 year old, who makes a cameo because...that's how it is, and I'm known to keep it real.  How are you coping?  Do you have hope?  We end the show on a high note because, we really, direly needed to.  Listen up.  We're going to make it through this.  But we've gotta work together.  Oh, and shout out to all the "non-voters."  You're full of crap.  Go VOTE!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/67633861/ep-118-pandemic-politics-pandemonium-with-matt-stevens/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 22:58:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40963467/tcsp_matt_stevens_pandemic_pandemonium_final.mp3" length="36975594" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Covid and politics and elections, oh my!  I don't know about you, but all this has caused it's quite a thing at my house.  How about yours?  Are you frustrated?  I am.  It's not all unicorns and rainbows  Just ask my 8 year old, who makes a cameo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Covid and politics and elections, oh my!  I don't know about you, but all this has caused it's quite a thing at my house.  How about yours?  Are you frustrated?  I am.  It's not all unicorns and rainbows  Just ask my 8 year old, who makes a cameo because...that's how it is, and I'm known to keep it real.  How are you coping?  Do you have hope?  We end the show on a high note because, we really, direly needed to.  Listen up.  We're going to make it through this.  But we've gotta work together.  Oh, and shout out to all the "non-voters."  You're full of crap.  Go VOTE!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2311</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 117: #ThrowbackThursday: The NABJ Episode w/Shannon Lanier</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-117-throwbackthursday-the-nabj-episode-w-shannon-lanier--40826692</link><description><![CDATA[Today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® takes a cue from today's #nscrockstarleadership tip of the day: be intentional about your personal brand.<br /> <br />My guest is someone who is absolutely leaning out to lean in.  Shannon LaNier (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)</a> isn't only a news anchor for Houston's CW39, he is also the ancestor of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Heming, and a dedicated husband and father.<br /> <br />And you best believe he is leveraging all three.  Recently, he was in an extraordinary spread in Smithsonian Magazine that had side by side photos of him and his presidential forefather...and the resemblance was remarkable even to him.  They looked back at the book he co-authored about his journey to meet his extended family.<br /> <br />He is also Daddy Duty 365 on his own podcast and IG... and that platform goes viral frequently.<br /> <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/67291225/ep-117-throwbackthursday-the-nabj-episode-wshannon-lanier/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 20:30:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40826692/tbt_shannon_lanier_final.mp3" length="33178852" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® takes a cue from today's #nscrockstarleadership tip of the day: be intentional about your personal brand.
 
My guest is someone who is absolutely leaning out to lean in.  Shannon LaNier...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast® takes a cue from today's #nscrockstarleadership tip of the day: be intentional about your personal brand.<br /> <br />My guest is someone who is absolutely leaning out to lean in.  Shannon LaNier (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/feed/#)</a> isn't only a news anchor for Houston's CW39, he is also the ancestor of Thomas Jefferson and his slave Sally Heming, and a dedicated husband and father.<br /> <br />And you best believe he is leveraging all three.  Recently, he was in an extraordinary spread in Smithsonian Magazine that had side by side photos of him and his presidential forefather...and the resemblance was remarkable even to him.  They looked back at the book he co-authored about his journey to meet his extended family.<br /> <br />He is also Daddy Duty 365 on his own podcast and IG... and that platform goes viral frequently.<br /> <br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2074</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 116: That Entrepreneurial Mindset Pt 2, with Jamie Roberts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-116-that-entrepreneurial-mindset-pt-2-with-jamie-roberts--40677102</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes they call rockstar leaders nuts.When Jamie Roberts (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAx2vlgBE4U0-kcxbUgc28bzmWKnRLoCopQ)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAx2vlgBE4U0-kcxbUgc28bzmWKnRLoCopQ)</a> told friends and colleagues he planned to launch a radio station in the #1 media market, they told him he couldn't do it. They really thought he was nuts when he planned to do it in the middle of a pandemic.But he did it, and he's doing it! 108soul.com (<a href="http://108soul.com/)" rel="noopener">http://108soul.com/)</a> is a reality. If he had asked me, I would have told him he could do it, probably syndicate too. How did I know?Jamie is the radio executive who believed in me and provided me with the insights to launch my podcast, The Culture Soup Podcast®, which raced to #6 on Apple Podcast Business/Business News in it's 4th month and is now heard on every continent, including 38 countries.What we have in common is an entrepreneurial mindset, which is the premise that undergirds my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself. It works for us when we work for others as well as for ourselves. We aren't afraid to take change by the horns.This is a two-part series that kicked off Tuesday at 8 pm CT. It continues on today during our marquis episode.Today we talk love, marriage and business.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/66927875/ep-116-that-entrepreneurial-mindset-pt-2-with-jamie-roberts/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:19:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40677102/jamie_part_2_tcsp_final.mp3" length="30488031" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes they call rockstar leaders nuts.When Jamie Roberts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAx2vlgBE4U0-kcxbUgc28bzmWKnRLoCopQ) told friends and colleagues he planned to launch a radio station in the #1 media market, they told him he couldn't do...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes they call rockstar leaders nuts.When Jamie Roberts (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAx2vlgBE4U0-kcxbUgc28bzmWKnRLoCopQ)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAx2vlgBE4U0-kcxbUgc28bzmWKnRLoCopQ)</a> told friends and colleagues he planned to launch a radio station in the #1 media market, they told him he couldn't do it. They really thought he was nuts when he planned to do it in the middle of a pandemic.But he did it, and he's doing it! 108soul.com (<a href="http://108soul.com/)" rel="noopener">http://108soul.com/)</a> is a reality. If he had asked me, I would have told him he could do it, probably syndicate too. How did I know?Jamie is the radio executive who believed in me and provided me with the insights to launch my podcast, The Culture Soup Podcast®, which raced to #6 on Apple Podcast Business/Business News in it's 4th month and is now heard on every continent, including 38 countries.What we have in common is an entrepreneurial mindset, which is the premise that undergirds my new book, No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself. It works for us when we work for others as well as for ourselves. We aren't afraid to take change by the horns.This is a two-part series that kicked off Tuesday at 8 pm CT. It continues on today during our marquis episode.Today we talk love, marriage and business.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1906</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 115: The Coaching Corner SPECIAL EDITION with Jamie Roberts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-115-the-coaching-corner-special-edition-with-jamie-roberts--40644783</link><description><![CDATA[Sometimes they call rockstar leaders nuts.When Jamie Roberts told friends and colleagues he planned to launch a radio station in the #1 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/)</a> media market, they told him he couldn't do it. They really thought he was nuts when he planned to do it in the middle of a pandemic.But he did it, and he's doing it! 108soul.com is a reality. If he had asked me, I would have told him he could do it, probably syndicate too. How did I know?Jamie is the radio executive who believed in me and provided me with the insights to launch my podcast, The Culture Soup Podcast®, which raced to #6 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/6/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/6/)</a> on Apple Podcast Business/Business News in it's 4th month and is now heard on every continent, including 38 countries.What we have in common is an entrepreneurial mindset. It works for us when we work for others as well as for ourselves. We aren't afraid to take change by the horns.This is a two-part series that kicks off tonight at 8 pm CT. It continues on Thursday during our marquis episode. Join us... there is a lesson in the comedy if you're willing to listen.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/66844978/ep-115-the-coaching-corner-special-edition-with-jamie-roberts/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:46:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40644783/tcspcoaching_corner_jamie_roberts_pt1.mp3" length="34988616" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sometimes they call rockstar leaders nuts.When Jamie Roberts told friends and colleagues he planned to launch a radio station in the #1 (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/) media market, they told him he couldn't do it. They really thought he...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes they call rockstar leaders nuts.When Jamie Roberts told friends and colleagues he planned to launch a radio station in the #1 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/)</a> media market, they told him he couldn't do it. They really thought he was nuts when he planned to do it in the middle of a pandemic.But he did it, and he's doing it! 108soul.com is a reality. If he had asked me, I would have told him he could do it, probably syndicate too. How did I know?Jamie is the radio executive who believed in me and provided me with the insights to launch my podcast, The Culture Soup Podcast®, which raced to #6 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/6/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/6/)</a> on Apple Podcast Business/Business News in it's 4th month and is now heard on every continent, including 38 countries.What we have in common is an entrepreneurial mindset. It works for us when we work for others as well as for ourselves. We aren't afraid to take change by the horns.This is a two-part series that kicks off tonight at 8 pm CT. It continues on Thursday during our marquis episode. Join us... there is a lesson in the comedy if you're willing to listen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2187</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 114: #ThrowbackThursday: College Seniors in the Age of Covid-19 with Neil Foote</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-114-throwbackthursday-college-seniors-in-the-age-of-covid-19-with-neil-foote--40520373</link><description><![CDATA[It's back to school, but not the way any of us like it.  In the pandemic age, how has university life changed?  How are students coping?  My friend and colleague is guest host.  He turns the tables on me to ask what students should be thinking and doing now to step up and lead.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/66577277/ep-114-throwbackthursday-college-seniors-in-the-age-of-covid-19-with-neil-foote/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 16:20:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40520373/throwbackthursday_college_seniors_in_the_age_of_covid_19_w_neil_foote_final.mp3" length="43136312" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's back to school, but not the way any of us like it.  In the pandemic age, how has university life changed?  How are students coping?  My friend and colleague is guest host.  He turns the tables on me to ask what students should be thinking and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's back to school, but not the way any of us like it.  In the pandemic age, how has university life changed?  How are students coping?  My friend and colleague is guest host.  He turns the tables on me to ask what students should be thinking and doing now to step up and lead.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2696</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 113: #ThrowbackThursday Old School Love with Justine &amp; Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-113-throwbackthursday-old-school-love-with-justine-joseph-rev-run-simmons--40428270</link><description><![CDATA[Throwing it back to our Valentine's Day Bonus episode...as I highlight the people in the acknowledgements in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/66240319/ep-113-throwbackthursday-old-school-love-with-justine-joseph-rev-run-simmons/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:44:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40428270/throwbackthursday_rev_justine_final.mp3" length="31878999" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Throwing it back to our Valentine's Day Bonus episode...as I highlight the people in the acknowledgements in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. Enjoy!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Throwing it back to our Valentine's Day Bonus episode...as I highlight the people in the acknowledgements in my new book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself. Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1993</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 112: #ThrowbackThursday The Transformational Power of the Right Question with Valorie Burton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-112-throwbackthursday-the-transformational-power-of-the-right-question-with-valorie-burton--40309868</link><description><![CDATA[Revisiting Episode 76 with Valorie Burton.  It also inspired the way I approached my new book, No Thanks: & Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  It's a coaching tool!  You can coach yourself right into the C-Suite if you do the work.  Listen in to this conversation between myself and my sisterfriend and mentor coach to understand how it works. She is about to release her 14th book.  Look for it!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/65884481/ep-112-throwbackthursday-the-transformational-power-of-the-right-question-with-valorie-burton/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:05:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40309868/ep_112_throwbackthursday_valorie.mp3" length="40997615" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Revisiting Episode 76 with Valorie Burton.  It also inspired the way I approached my new book, No Thanks: &amp; Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  It's a coaching tool!  You can coach...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Revisiting Episode 76 with Valorie Burton.  It also inspired the way I approached my new book, No Thanks: & Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  It's a coaching tool!  You can coach yourself right into the C-Suite if you do the work.  Listen in to this conversation between myself and my sisterfriend and mentor coach to understand how it works. She is about to release her 14th book.  Look for it!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2563</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 111: The Coaching Corner: No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself with LMS</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-111-the-coaching-corner-no-thanks-7-ways-to-say-i-ll-just-include-myself-with-lms--40276018</link><description><![CDATA[It’s a special "Coaching Corner" episode of The Culture Soup Podcast with a live reading from my new book and some discussion on the topics.  The book is No Thanks, I’ll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  Want to support the launch of No Thanks on social media? Order the book, then post a photo of yourself with the book or your device. Write a caption with your on challenges in the workplace as an over-qualified, high performing woman of color  with her eye on executive leadership.  Or share your very own rockstar leadership advice on with the hashtag hashtag#NoThanks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/65799360/ep-111-the-coaching-corner-no-thanks-7-ways-to-say-ill-just-include-myself-with-lms/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:32:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40276018/tcspcoachingcornernothanks_final.mp3" length="27040704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s a special "Coaching Corner" episode of The Culture Soup Podcast with a live reading from my new book and some discussion on the topics.  The book is No Thanks, I’ll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s a special "Coaching Corner" episode of The Culture Soup Podcast with a live reading from my new book and some discussion on the topics.  The book is No Thanks, I’ll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  Want to support the launch of No Thanks on social media? Order the book, then post a photo of yourself with the book or your device. Write a caption with your on challenges in the workplace as an over-qualified, high performing woman of color  with her eye on executive leadership.  Or share your very own rockstar leadership advice on with the hashtag hashtag#NoThanks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1690</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 110: Diversity in Action: Moving from Middle Management to the C-Suite, w/Shakria Hall MBA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-110-diversity-in-action-moving-from-middle-management-to-the-c-suite-w-shakria-hall-mba--40173658</link><description><![CDATA[Diversity in Action: Moving from Middle Management to the C-SuiteI'm dropping gems with this amazing panel about how to actually and literally be yourself in the corporate workspace that does not center people of color. This is how it’s done and I get extremely granular on the topic in my book No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of color in the Workplace. This is only the headline, not the complete how-to. Get the book!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/65548366/ep-110-diversity-in-action-moving-from-middle-management-to-the-c-suite-wshakria-hall-mba/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:47:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40173658/c_suite_panel_podcast_final.mp3" length="59278732" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Diversity in Action: Moving from Middle Management to the C-SuiteI'm dropping gems with this amazing panel about how to actually and literally be yourself in the corporate workspace that does not center people of color. This is how it’s done and I get...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Diversity in Action: Moving from Middle Management to the C-SuiteI'm dropping gems with this amazing panel about how to actually and literally be yourself in the corporate workspace that does not center people of color. This is how it’s done and I get extremely granular on the topic in my book No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of color in the Workplace. This is only the headline, not the complete how-to. Get the book!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3705</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 109: #ThrowbackThursday  for the Culture and the Culture of Work with Natasha Bowman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-109-throwbackthursday-for-the-culture-and-the-culture-of-work-with-natasha-bowman--40060205</link><description><![CDATA[My new book is launching soon.  Aug 10, look for No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  Preorder your download for Kindle today on Amazon at <a href="https://amzn.to/3jSOrJ7" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3jSOrJ7</a> (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DG8MBZG/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DG8MBZG/ref</a>=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0).  Paperback preorder will happen next week.  I wanted to celebrate by revisiting Ep 44 with Natasha Bowman, the Workplace Doctor, who shares her story of triumph over health struggles and workplace struggles to become one of the foremost experts in the HR  and DE&I space.  If you are an overqualified woman of color, you can probably relate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/65198222/ep-109-throwbackthursday-for-the-culture-and-the-culture-of-work-with-natasha-bowman/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:43:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40060205/throwbackthursday_natasha_bowman_final.mp3" length="43966379" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>My new book is launching soon.  Aug 10, look for No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  Preorder your download for Kindle today on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3jSOrJ7...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[My new book is launching soon.  Aug 10, look for No Thanks, 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself: A Guide to Rockstar Leadership for Women of Color in the Workplace.  Preorder your download for Kindle today on Amazon at <a href="https://amzn.to/3jSOrJ7" rel="noopener">https://amzn.to/3jSOrJ7</a> (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DG8MBZG/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DG8MBZG/ref</a>=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0).  Paperback preorder will happen next week.  I wanted to celebrate by revisiting Ep 44 with Natasha Bowman, the Workplace Doctor, who shares her story of triumph over health struggles and workplace struggles to become one of the foremost experts in the HR  and DE&I space.  If you are an overqualified woman of color, you can probably relate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2748</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 108: #ThrowbackThursday: Your Story and the Keys to Your Purpose with Tiffany Hendra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-108-throwbackthursday-your-story-and-the-keys-to-your-purpose-with-tiffany-hendra--39923266</link><description><![CDATA[Today's #TBT is my powerful chat with Tiffany Hendra, former Housewives of Dallas cast member. It's all about walking in your power.  And I make an announcement as I'm walking in mine. As always...fresh monologue here for you.  Be sure to go by lmichellesmith.com to get on the bandwagon.  BTW, do you have a list?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/64832173/ep-108-throwbackthursday-your-story-and-the-keys-to-your-purpose-with-tiffany-hendra/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:14:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39923266/throwbackthursday_tiffany_hendra_final.mp3" length="47929468" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's #TBT is my powerful chat with Tiffany Hendra, former Housewives of Dallas cast member. It's all about walking in your power.  And I make an announcement as I'm walking in mine. As always...fresh monologue here for you.  Be sure to go by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's #TBT is my powerful chat with Tiffany Hendra, former Housewives of Dallas cast member. It's all about walking in your power.  And I make an announcement as I'm walking in mine. As always...fresh monologue here for you.  Be sure to go by lmichellesmith.com to get on the bandwagon.  BTW, do you have a list?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2996</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 107: It's not about you, with Lisa Vanderkwaak</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-107-it-s-not-about-you-with-lisa-vanderkwaak--39804729</link><description><![CDATA[A wonderful brand awareness tactic for your personal branding efforts is to get out and speak. But is everyone cut out to be a speaker?It is an indeed learned and honed craft.The key is to not only refocus your mission to message delivery, but you need to take the focus off of yourself (or even your company, if that is your situation) and place it squarely on the people you're speaking to and what immediate, applicable value they can take away.I know from personal experience, and from preparing C-level executives to do just that, but I want you to meet my friend and now strategic partner from Alberta, Canada, Lisa Vanderkwaak, who is focused on developing rockstar women executive speakers.And believe us, there is a difference between rockstar speakers and speakers---there are a ton of those. You'll want to listen to our conversation about what makes an incredible speaker. We also preview what's to come on Friday, when I have all the NSC Coaches LIVE and multicasting across Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Periscope and YouTube.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/64484518/ep-107-its-not-about-you-with-lisa-vanderkwaak/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:26:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39804729/lisav_final.mp3" length="36744462" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A wonderful brand awareness tactic for your personal branding efforts is to get out and speak. But is everyone cut out to be a speaker?It is an indeed learned and honed craft.The key is to not only refocus your mission to message delivery, but you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A wonderful brand awareness tactic for your personal branding efforts is to get out and speak. But is everyone cut out to be a speaker?It is an indeed learned and honed craft.The key is to not only refocus your mission to message delivery, but you need to take the focus off of yourself (or even your company, if that is your situation) and place it squarely on the people you're speaking to and what immediate, applicable value they can take away.I know from personal experience, and from preparing C-level executives to do just that, but I want you to meet my friend and now strategic partner from Alberta, Canada, Lisa Vanderkwaak, who is focused on developing rockstar women executive speakers.And believe us, there is a difference between rockstar speakers and speakers---there are a ton of those. You'll want to listen to our conversation about what makes an incredible speaker. We also preview what's to come on Friday, when I have all the NSC Coaches LIVE and multicasting across Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Periscope and YouTube.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2297</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>NSC Coaching: Meet our new coaches next week</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nsc-coaching-meet-our-new-coaches-next-week--69660327</link><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship is unique.  It isn’t self employment. That’s where you simply try to make enough to pay yourself, and that’s enough.  It isn’t a hustle.  Hustlers live for the next get and no real plan for what that might be. They don’t have credentials either.  Entrepreneurs put the processes and people in place to scale and grow so that things run whether they are there or not.  There’s also a vision.  I remember sitting in the office of a C-level executive, whom I respect, about two years ago and he made this comment, “L. Michelle, everything you start grows bigger, and you have a big vision that is strategic, and some people get lost in the day to day tactics and can’t see clearly, while you’re always focused on the big picture.”  Next week, I’ll begin to unravel some of that big picture for you when I introduce some new team members in my coaching practice and the alliances that will bolster it.  The North Star here, the only goal that matters, is we will be able to support more professionals in their efforts to reach their goals to be leaders, rockstar leaders, in their lives and in business.  This is my work. This is my ministry. There’s no separating it. And we are passionate, trained professionals. Together, we are even more powerful and mission driven.  I’m blessed to advise Fortune 100 professionals, organizations and also entrepreneurs who have goals and dreams to be the best in a world that is driven by tech, business and culture. And with our help, they will win and are winning everyday.  I’ll share more next week.     LMS]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">P7NKriOn4s0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 22:47:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660327/cbr_p7nkrion4s0.mp3" length="81069" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Entrepreneurship is unique.  It isn’t self employment. That’s where you simply try to make enough to pay yourself, and that’s enough.  It isn’t a hustle.  Hustlers live for the next get and no real plan for what that might be. They don’t have...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship is unique.  It isn’t self employment. That’s where you simply try to make enough to pay yourself, and that’s enough.  It isn’t a hustle.  Hustlers live for the next get and no real plan for what that might be. They don’t have credentials either.  Entrepreneurs put the processes and people in place to scale and grow so that things run whether they are there or not.  There’s also a vision.  I remember sitting in the office of a C-level executive, whom I respect, about two years ago and he made this comment, “L. Michelle, everything you start grows bigger, and you have a big vision that is strategic, and some people get lost in the day to day tactics and can’t see clearly, while you’re always focused on the big picture.”  Next week, I’ll begin to unravel some of that big picture for you when I introduce some new team members in my coaching practice and the alliances that will bolster it.  The North Star here, the only goal that matters, is we will be able to support more professionals in their efforts to reach their goals to be leaders, rockstar leaders, in their lives and in business.  This is my work. This is my ministry. There’s no separating it. And we are passionate, trained professionals. Together, we are even more powerful and mission driven.  I’m blessed to advise Fortune 100 professionals, organizations and also entrepreneurs who have goals and dreams to be the best in a world that is driven by tech, business and culture. And with our help, they will win and are winning everyday.  I’ll share more next week.     LMS]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep: #ThrowbackThursday Privilege, Still as American as Apple Pie with Dr. Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-throwbackthursday-privilege-still-as-american-as-apple-pie-with-dr-jeff-gardere--38050007</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Jeff Gardere is back on this #ThrowbackThursday to talk about something that is as American as apple pie: privilege.  It's time we actually understood it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/64101984/ep-throwbackthursday-privilege-still-as-american-as-apple-pie-with-dr-jeff-gardere/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:20:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/38050007/throwbackthursday_dr_jeff_privilege_final.mp3" length="37641403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Jeff Gardere is back on this #ThrowbackThursday to talk about something that is as American as apple pie: privilege.  It's time we actually understood it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Jeff Gardere is back on this #ThrowbackThursday to talk about something that is as American as apple pie: privilege.  It's time we actually understood it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2353</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 106: #ThrowbackThursday Privilege, Still as American as Apple Pie with Dr. Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-106-throwbackthursday-privilege-still-as-american-as-apple-pie-with-dr-jeff-gardere--38063243</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Jeff Gardere is back on this #ThrowbackThursday to talk about something that is as American as apple pie: privilege.  It's time we actually understood it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/64101984/ep-106-throwbackthursday-privilege-still-as-american-as-apple-pie-with-dr-jeff-gardere/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/38063243/throwbackthursday_dr_jeff_privilege_final.mp3" length="37641403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. Jeff Gardere is back on this #ThrowbackThursday to talk about something that is as American as apple pie: privilege.  It's time we actually understood it.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Jeff Gardere is back on this #ThrowbackThursday to talk about something that is as American as apple pie: privilege.  It's time we actually understood it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2353</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 105: The Culture Soup Podcast with Dr. Kecia Kelly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-105-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-dr-kecia-kelly--69654656</link><description><![CDATA[Sis, it's time we had this conversation.  Someone asked me what is Bozoma Saint John's "secret sauce." While I have only met and spoken to her once, she demonstrates the traits of someone who understands that she is entitled to have it all and the way she wants it because she knows her value. She has centered herself and is the CEO of Brand Boz.  That scares many of you.  The second reason is this: she is not afraid to get up and move.  That scares the rest of you.  She has been called a unicorn, but ladies...she simply knows who the hell she is and the value she brings, and is willing to bet on Boz.  You can do it too.  You'll hear this from my guest today who is a C-level executive in the country's largest not-for-profit hospital network.  All the degrees may or may not get you there, and the stats show we've got them more than anyone...but the willingness to pack up all you credentials and go to the better opportunity for you, will.  Today's show is a must listen for all of my sisters who find themselves stuck, or at the very most--comfortable.  Put no other brand above your own best interests, and start winning.  Don't take it from me, take it from Dr. Kecia Kelly DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE who is on the front line of Covid-19. #tech #business #culture ENTIRE EPISODE:  https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/63727270/ep-105-leadership-lessons-from-the-frontline-of-a-pandemic-with-dr-kecia-m-kelly/]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5gWaQf-SfW4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 18:49:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654656/cbr_5gwaqf_sfw4.mp3" length="5134893" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3e329f4-47b2-420c-b03f-98352c860d58/b3e329f4-47b2-420c-b03f-98352c860d58.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3e329f4-47b2-420c-b03f-98352c860d58/b3e329f4-47b2-420c-b03f-98352c860d58.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b3e329f4-47b2-420c-b03f-98352c860d58/b3e329f4-47b2-420c-b03f-98352c860d58.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sis, it's time we had this conversation.  Someone asked me what is Bozoma Saint John's "secret sauce." While I have only met and spoken to her once, she demonstrates the traits of someone who understands that she is entitled to have it all and the way...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sis, it's time we had this conversation.  Someone asked me what is Bozoma Saint John's "secret sauce." While I have only met and spoken to her once, she demonstrates the traits of someone who understands that she is entitled to have it all and the way she wants it because she knows her value. She has centered herself and is the CEO of Brand Boz.  That scares many of you.  The second reason is this: she is not afraid to get up and move.  That scares the rest of you.  She has been called a unicorn, but ladies...she simply knows who the hell she is and the value she brings, and is willing to bet on Boz.  You can do it too.  You'll hear this from my guest today who is a C-level executive in the country's largest not-for-profit hospital network.  All the degrees may or may not get you there, and the stats show we've got them more than anyone...but the willingness to pack up all you credentials and go to the better opportunity for you, will.  Today's show is a must listen for all of my sisters who find themselves stuck, or at the very most--comfortable.  Put no other brand above your own best interests, and start winning.  Don't take it from me, take it from Dr. Kecia Kelly DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE who is on the front line of Covid-19. #tech #business #culture ENTIRE EPISODE:  https://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/63727270/ep-105-leadership-lessons-from-the-frontline-of-a-pandemic-with-dr-kecia-m-kelly/]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>321</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep: 105: Leadership Lessons from the Frontline of a Pandemic with Dr. Kecia M. Kelly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-105-leadership-lessons-from-the-frontline-of-a-pandemic-with-dr-kecia-m-kelly--35480087</link><description><![CDATA[When your college roommate and sorority sister grows up to be a full on BOSS and a hero, you must share her with the world. She is decorated military and now the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest health/hospital networks in the country. She has leadership lessons for us from the front lines of fighting a pandemic and insights into a day in the lives of her teams. This is straight talk about covid-19, and you’ll learn a bit about her amazing story rising to the senior executive ranks. Best of all, she is a bestie, and my sister. We’ve been through it together, and the love is real. Dr. Kecia M. Kelly is my special guest on the podcast tomorrow afternoon. Don’t miss it! #tech #business #culture. Kecia Michelle Kelly]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/63727270/ep-105-leadership-lessons-from-the-frontline-of-a-pandemic-with-dr-kecia-m-kelly/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:29:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/35480087/keciakellyfinal.mp3" length="43134222" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When your college roommate and sorority sister grows up to be a full on BOSS and a hero, you must share her with the world. She is decorated military and now the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest health/hospital...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When your college roommate and sorority sister grows up to be a full on BOSS and a hero, you must share her with the world. She is decorated military and now the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest health/hospital networks in the country. She has leadership lessons for us from the front lines of fighting a pandemic and insights into a day in the lives of her teams. This is straight talk about covid-19, and you’ll learn a bit about her amazing story rising to the senior executive ranks. Best of all, she is a bestie, and my sister. We’ve been through it together, and the love is real. Dr. Kecia M. Kelly is my special guest on the podcast tomorrow afternoon. Don’t miss it! #tech #business #culture. Kecia Michelle Kelly]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>TCSP Ep 105: Leadership Lessons from the Frontline of a Pandemic with Dr. Kecia M. Kelly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tcsp-ep-105-leadership-lessons-from-the-frontline-of-a-pandemic-with-dr-kecia-m-kelly--69660326</link><description><![CDATA[When your college roommate and sorority sister grows up to be a full on BOSS and a hero, you must share her with the world. She is decorated military and now the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest health/hospital networks in the country. She has leadership lessons for us from the front lines of fighting a pandemic and insights into a day in the lives of her teams. This is straight talk about covid-19, and you’ll learn a bit about her amazing story rising to the senior executive ranks. Best of all, she is a bestie, and my sister. We’ve been through it together, and the love is real. Dr. Kecia M. Kelly is my special guest on the podcast tomorrow afternoon. Don’t miss it! #tech #business #culture. Kecia Michelle Kelly]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">QZniMcgPpno</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:21:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69660326/cbr_qznimcgppno.mp3" length="37428141" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c74f561-e189-473e-9072-5874ec8923a5/8c74f561-e189-473e-9072-5874ec8923a5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c74f561-e189-473e-9072-5874ec8923a5/8c74f561-e189-473e-9072-5874ec8923a5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8c74f561-e189-473e-9072-5874ec8923a5/8c74f561-e189-473e-9072-5874ec8923a5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When your college roommate and sorority sister grows up to be a full on BOSS and a hero, you must share her with the world. She is decorated military and now the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest health/hospital...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When your college roommate and sorority sister grows up to be a full on BOSS and a hero, you must share her with the world. She is decorated military and now the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest health/hospital networks in the country. She has leadership lessons for us from the front lines of fighting a pandemic and insights into a day in the lives of her teams. This is straight talk about covid-19, and you’ll learn a bit about her amazing story rising to the senior executive ranks. Best of all, she is a bestie, and my sister. We’ve been through it together, and the love is real. Dr. Kecia M. Kelly is my special guest on the podcast tomorrow afternoon. Don’t miss it! #tech #business #culture. Kecia Michelle Kelly]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2340</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 104: #ThrowbackThursday Secure the Bag with Jacqueline Twillie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-104-throwbackthursday-secure-the-bag-with-jacqueline-twillie--33314095</link><description><![CDATA[If there is anything that this movement is teaching us, it is that we can no longer be silent.  How are you impacting change where you live?  In your house? In your pocketbook?  In your career?  Systemic racism is pervasive and in the corporate workplace, it's a part of the furniture.  How can you leverage this moment in time to get what is rightfully yours?  I'm calling back this episode with my friend who can tell you how exactly to make that ask.  Get yours, ok?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/63230400/ep-104-throwbackthursday-secure-the-bag-with-jacqueline-twillie/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:52:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/33314095/throwbackthursday_twillie_final.mp3" length="33500681" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If there is anything that this movement is teaching us, it is that we can no longer be silent.  How are you impacting change where you live?  In your house? In your pocketbook?  In your career?  Systemic racism is pervasive and in the corporate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If there is anything that this movement is teaching us, it is that we can no longer be silent.  How are you impacting change where you live?  In your house? In your pocketbook?  In your career?  Systemic racism is pervasive and in the corporate workplace, it's a part of the furniture.  How can you leverage this moment in time to get what is rightfully yours?  I'm calling back this episode with my friend who can tell you how exactly to make that ask.  Get yours, ok?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2094</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 103: The Culture Soup Podcast with Clarence Hill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-clarence-hill--69654662</link><description><![CDATA[But what will @dallascowboys owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl got “punked” by @nascar with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events. We talk leadership lessons in all of it. What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7?  Will the @redskins do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center? I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?  And what will football look like in 5 years?  We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram and hear him on @espnradiodallas. Who’s ready to talk sports culture?  Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial family is dope? #tech #business #culture #sports #football #nfl #race #socialjustice*Sips Tea*  But what will @dallascowboys owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl got “punked” by @nascar with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events. We talk leadership lessons in all of it.  What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7?  Will the @redskins do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center? I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?  And what will football look like in 5 years?  We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram and hear him on @espnradiodallas. Who’s ready to talk sports culture?  Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial family is dope? #tech #business #culture #sports #football #nfl #race #socialjustice*Sips Tea*]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cti-k5WA9ME</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:58:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654662/cbr_cti_k5wa9me.mp3" length="27527085" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ec0865e-46b1-4ec0-8841-c271fa2b3b93/8ec0865e-46b1-4ec0-8841-c271fa2b3b93.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ec0865e-46b1-4ec0-8841-c271fa2b3b93/8ec0865e-46b1-4ec0-8841-c271fa2b3b93.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/8ec0865e-46b1-4ec0-8841-c271fa2b3b93/8ec0865e-46b1-4ec0-8841-c271fa2b3b93.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>But what will @dallascowboys owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[But what will @dallascowboys owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl got “punked” by @nascar with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events. We talk leadership lessons in all of it. What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7?  Will the @redskins do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center? I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?  And what will football look like in 5 years?  We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram and hear him on @espnradiodallas. Who’s ready to talk sports culture?  Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial family is dope? #tech #business #culture #sports #football #nfl #race #socialjustice*Sips Tea*  But what will @dallascowboys owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl got “punked” by @nascar with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events. We talk leadership lessons in all of it.  What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7?  Will the @redskins do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center? I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?  And what will football look like in 5 years?  We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram and hear him on @espnradiodallas. Who’s ready to talk sports culture?  Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial family is dope? #tech #business #culture #sports #football #nfl #race #socialjustice*Sips Tea*]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 103 TCSP Clarence Hill TEASER</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-tcsp-clarence-hill-teaser--69657367</link><description><![CDATA[EP 103 TCSP Clarence Hill TEASER]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">mMaNeZY9C7k</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:49:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657367/cbr_mmanezy9c7k.mp3" length="2368557" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/038a66af-6705-4906-a0b6-1826052dd28c/038a66af-6705-4906-a0b6-1826052dd28c.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/038a66af-6705-4906-a0b6-1826052dd28c/038a66af-6705-4906-a0b6-1826052dd28c.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/038a66af-6705-4906-a0b6-1826052dd28c/038a66af-6705-4906-a0b6-1826052dd28c.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EP 103 TCSP Clarence Hill TEASER</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[EP 103 TCSP Clarence Hill TEASER]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>149</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 103: Football Players, Protests and Pandemics with Clarence Hill, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-football-players-protests-and-pandemics-with-clarence-hill-jr--31696309</link><description><![CDATA[*Sips Tea* ☕️ But what will @dallascowboys (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallascowboys/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dallascowboys/)</a> owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nfl/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nfl/)</a> got “punked” by @nascar (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nascar/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nascar/)</a> with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events. We talk leadership lessons in all of it.What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaepernick7/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/kaepernick7/)</a>? Will the @redskins (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redskins/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/redskins/)</a> do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center? I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?And what will football look like in 5 years? We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid19/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid19/)</a>. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fortworthstarinstgram/)and" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/fortworthstarinstgram/)and</a> hear him on @espnradiodallas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/espnradiodallas/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/espnradiodallas/)</a>. Who’s ready to talk sports culture? Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)</a> family is dope? #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #sports (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sports/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sports/)</a> #football (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/football/)#nfl" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/football/)#nfl</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nfl/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nfl/)</a> #race (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/race/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/race/)</a> #socialjustice (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/socialjustice/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/socialjustice/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/62629483/ep-103-football-players-protests-and-pandemics-with-clarence-hill-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 15:32:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31696309/clarence_hill_final.mp3" length="33463483" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>*Sips Tea* ☕️ But what will @dallascowboys (https://www.instagram.com/dallascowboys/) owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Sips Tea* ☕️ But what will @dallascowboys (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dallascowboys/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dallascowboys/)</a> owner Jerry Jones do? He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry! It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nfl/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nfl/)</a> got “punked” by @nascar (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nascar/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nascar/)</a> with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events. We talk leadership lessons in all of it.What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaepernick7/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/kaepernick7/)</a>? Will the @redskins (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/redskins/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/redskins/)</a> do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center? I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?And what will football look like in 5 years? We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid19/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid19/)</a>. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fortworthstarinstgram/)and" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/fortworthstarinstgram/)and</a> hear him on @espnradiodallas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/espnradiodallas/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/espnradiodallas/)</a>. Who’s ready to talk sports culture? Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)</a> family is dope? #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #sports (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sports/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sports/)</a> #football (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/football/)#nfl" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/football/)#nfl</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nfl/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nfl/)</a> #race (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/race/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/race/)</a> #socialjustice (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/socialjustice/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/socialjustice/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2092</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 103: The Culture Soup Podcast with Clarence Hill,Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-clarence-hill-jr--69654643</link><description><![CDATA[*Sips Tea*  But what will @dallascowboys  owner Jerry Jones do?  He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry!  It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl got “punked” by @nascar with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events.  We talk leadership lessons in all of it.  What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7?  Will the @redskins  do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center?  I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?  And what will football look like in 5 years?  We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram and hear him on @espnradiodallas.  Who’s ready to talk sports culture?  Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial family is dope? #tech #business #culture #sports #football #nfl #race #socialjustice]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aVBEEBTa0Os</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 22:56:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654643/cbr_avbeebta0os.mp3" length="460461" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fdeda17-2745-4f6d-876b-0c2a554b6795/1fdeda17-2745-4f6d-876b-0c2a554b6795.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fdeda17-2745-4f6d-876b-0c2a554b6795/1fdeda17-2745-4f6d-876b-0c2a554b6795.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1fdeda17-2745-4f6d-876b-0c2a554b6795/1fdeda17-2745-4f6d-876b-0c2a554b6795.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>*Sips Tea*  But what will @dallascowboys  owner Jerry Jones do?  He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry!  It’s a good move!” He also says...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[*Sips Tea*  But what will @dallascowboys  owner Jerry Jones do?  He’s quiet as a mouse on this topic of social justice, and Clarence Hill, Jr says “That’s not like him.” Even I said, “Come on out to the picnic, Jerry!  It’s a good move!” He also says that the @nfl got “punked” by @nascar with their bold removal of the confederate flag from all their events.  We talk leadership lessons in all of it.  What will team owners do in response to Roger Goodell’s “urging” of the rehire of @kaepernick7?  Will the @redskins  do something about their brand now that systemic racism is front and center?  I mean, even Aunt Jemimah is being retired, so why not?  And what will football look like in 5 years?  We talk about all that, AND we talk the safety issues surrounding a new season in the face of #covid19. No one is playing, but the sports world keeps this guy busy! You can read his column daily in the @fortworthstarinstgram and hear him on @espnradiodallas.  Who’s ready to talk sports culture?  Tomorrow at noon on The Culture Soup Podcast. Did I mention that my @nabjofficial family is dope? #tech #business #culture #sports #football #nfl #race #socialjustice]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 102: The Revolution in the Workplace with LaFern Batie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-102-the-revolution-in-the-workplace-with-lafern-batie--30302358</link><description><![CDATA[Part 2 in my series What Does the Civil Rights Movement Mean for the Workplace? continues tomorrow with a very special guest. Lafern K. Batie and I met last March outside Atlanta, Georgia at the CaPP Institute coaching intensive. She was one of my trainers, and in our first interaction, we became fast friends. I consider her to be one of my mentor coaches because she taught me a lot of what I know today. She is also a personal and executive coach who specializes in leadership and business strategy, and I had the pleasure of speaking to her about how she is advising leaders at this key moment in time.If you think this movement is simply about policing and murder in the streets, think again. It is about systemic racism which permeates every institution in our society, and while we are in this window, it’s time for those of us with the ability to impact leadership to counsel corporate leaders on how to change things for the better in the workplace. Find out what LaFern has to say about it when we get down to brass tax on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. We also cover what black professionals should be thinking about and doing right now. You may be surprised at what secrets you may not know and keys to getting exactly what you want... and we don’t hold back. Listen tomorrow at noon wherever fine podcasts stream. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#culture" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#culture</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/62195804/ep-102-the-revolution-in-the-workplace-with-lafern-batie/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:50:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30302358/lafern_batie_final.mp3" length="33979662" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Part 2 in my series What Does the Civil Rights Movement Mean for the Workplace? continues tomorrow with a very special guest. Lafern K. Batie and I met last March outside Atlanta, Georgia at the CaPP Institute coaching intensive. She was one of my...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 2 in my series What Does the Civil Rights Movement Mean for the Workplace? continues tomorrow with a very special guest. Lafern K. Batie and I met last March outside Atlanta, Georgia at the CaPP Institute coaching intensive. She was one of my trainers, and in our first interaction, we became fast friends. I consider her to be one of my mentor coaches because she taught me a lot of what I know today. She is also a personal and executive coach who specializes in leadership and business strategy, and I had the pleasure of speaking to her about how she is advising leaders at this key moment in time.If you think this movement is simply about policing and murder in the streets, think again. It is about systemic racism which permeates every institution in our society, and while we are in this window, it’s time for those of us with the ability to impact leadership to counsel corporate leaders on how to change things for the better in the workplace. Find out what LaFern has to say about it when we get down to brass tax on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. We also cover what black professionals should be thinking about and doing right now. You may be surprised at what secrets you may not know and keys to getting exactly what you want... and we don’t hold back. Listen tomorrow at noon wherever fine podcasts stream. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#culture" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)#culture</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2124</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 101: TCSP The Coaching Corner: What Does the Civil Rights Movement Mean for the Workplace?  Pt 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-101-tcsp-the-coaching-corner-what-does-the-civil-rights-movement-mean-for-the-workplace-pt-1--30082223</link><description><![CDATA[The winds of change are blowing.  How will we take this opportunity to change the corporate workplace for the better?  I explore it in this episode of the Coaching Corner.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/62099097/ep-101-tcsp-the-coaching-corner-what-does-the-civil-rights-movement-mean-for-the-workplace-pt-1/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:58:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30082223/tcsp_coaching_corner_60920_civil_rights_in_corporate_final.mp3" length="44941060" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The winds of change are blowing.  How will we take this opportunity to change the corporate workplace for the better?  I explore it in this episode of the Coaching Corner.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The winds of change are blowing.  How will we take this opportunity to change the corporate workplace for the better?  I explore it in this episode of the Coaching Corner.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 100: The Three Beasts of the Apocalypse with Jarrett Hill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-the-three-beasts-of-the-apocalypse-with-jarrett-hill--29302030</link><description><![CDATA[We have never seen a time such as this in our lifetime. What does it all mean? We are experiencing a pandemic, the bubbling over of systemic racism and massive worldwide protests and a catastrophic failure in leadership...all at once. What more can we take? I speak with @jarretthill (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/)</a> creator of the @fantipodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fantipodcast/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/fantipodcast/)</a> and pop culture and political reporter about what is happening in our country... and how big pain can give way to big change, depending on how we react to this incredible upheaval and crisis. We talk race relations, leadership, intersectionality and the implications all this has for the workplace. If you recall, this is the man who outted Melanie Trump for plagiarizing Michelle Obama. It’s another good one.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/61787823/ep-100-the-three-beasts-of-the-apocalypse-with-jarrett-hill/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:23:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/29302030/jarrett_hill_final.mp3" length="42301648" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We have never seen a time such as this in our lifetime. What does it all mean? We are experiencing a pandemic, the bubbling over of systemic racism and massive worldwide protests and a catastrophic failure in leadership...all at once. What more can we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We have never seen a time such as this in our lifetime. What does it all mean? We are experiencing a pandemic, the bubbling over of systemic racism and massive worldwide protests and a catastrophic failure in leadership...all at once. What more can we take? I speak with @jarretthill (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/jarretthill/)</a> creator of the @fantipodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fantipodcast/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/fantipodcast/)</a> and pop culture and political reporter about what is happening in our country... and how big pain can give way to big change, depending on how we react to this incredible upheaval and crisis. We talk race relations, leadership, intersectionality and the implications all this has for the workplace. If you recall, this is the man who outted Melanie Trump for plagiarizing Michelle Obama. It’s another good one.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2644</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast with Eva Greene Wilson aka SocaMomTEASER</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-with-eva-greene-wilson-aka-socamomteaser--69657372</link><description><![CDATA[This is America.Subscribe to the podcast at theculturesoup.com.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">JP0p8YpkuVc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 20:46:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657372/cbr_jp0p8ypkuvc.mp3" length="4609197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b09cbd31-5ad4-4f47-baa3-deea4b37a509/b09cbd31-5ad4-4f47-baa3-deea4b37a509.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b09cbd31-5ad4-4f47-baa3-deea4b37a509/b09cbd31-5ad4-4f47-baa3-deea4b37a509.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b09cbd31-5ad4-4f47-baa3-deea4b37a509/b09cbd31-5ad4-4f47-baa3-deea4b37a509.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is America.Subscribe to the podcast at theculturesoup.com.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is America.Subscribe to the podcast at theculturesoup.com.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>289</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 99: The Culture Soup Podcast with Eva Greene Wilson JD AKA Socamom</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-99-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-eva-greene-wilson-jd-aka-socamom--69654659</link><description><![CDATA[Here we go again with names and hashtags.  In times like these, you have to call your longtime girlfriend, because if the pandemic wasn't enough, they're killing black people again. Socamom and Socamom Summit founder, children's book author and Caribbean parenting expert Eva Greene Wilson, JD and I have a raw conversation about what it is like to be black in America, raise children, especially sons, have a husband and father and spend your entire life worried about their safety. This insightful conversation will give you a glimpse into what a privilege it is in America to be white. There are just certain things that our friends of the lighter persuasion just don't have to worry about. If you wondered what it is like to be black in the U.S., take a listen to this conversation. For our allies out there, we love and appreciate you, but will you please hold your cousins accountable?  Oh yes, in addition to talking about her wonderful new online event, we discuss Karen. Who is she, and why does she matter? It's all on tomorrow's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast. I didn't name it that for nothing.  PS. #blacklivesmatter #tech#culture #business  This episode includes a special tribute to Latya Taylor, M.S. off the top of the show. I will miss you dearly, my sister.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">AvK8dRDUM9E</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 20:08:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654659/cbr_avk8drdum9e.mp3" length="40510125" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/22971211-4209-4a62-9653-2230fe32bef6/22971211-4209-4a62-9653-2230fe32bef6.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/22971211-4209-4a62-9653-2230fe32bef6/22971211-4209-4a62-9653-2230fe32bef6.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/22971211-4209-4a62-9653-2230fe32bef6/22971211-4209-4a62-9653-2230fe32bef6.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here we go again with names and hashtags.  In times like these, you have to call your longtime girlfriend, because if the pandemic wasn't enough, they're killing black people again. Socamom and Socamom Summit founder, children's book author and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we go again with names and hashtags.  In times like these, you have to call your longtime girlfriend, because if the pandemic wasn't enough, they're killing black people again. Socamom and Socamom Summit founder, children's book author and Caribbean parenting expert Eva Greene Wilson, JD and I have a raw conversation about what it is like to be black in America, raise children, especially sons, have a husband and father and spend your entire life worried about their safety. This insightful conversation will give you a glimpse into what a privilege it is in America to be white. There are just certain things that our friends of the lighter persuasion just don't have to worry about. If you wondered what it is like to be black in the U.S., take a listen to this conversation. For our allies out there, we love and appreciate you, but will you please hold your cousins accountable?  Oh yes, in addition to talking about her wonderful new online event, we discuss Karen. Who is she, and why does she matter? It's all on tomorrow's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast. I didn't name it that for nothing.  PS. #blacklivesmatter #tech#culture #business  This episode includes a special tribute to Latya Taylor, M.S. off the top of the show. I will miss you dearly, my sister.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2532</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 99: This is America with Eva Greene Wilson, JD, AKA Socamom®</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-99-this-is-america-with-eva-greene-wilson-jd-aka-socamom--28549578</link><description><![CDATA[Here we go again with names and hashtags.In times like these, you have to call your longtime girlfriend, because if the pandemic wasn't enough, they're killing black people again. Socamom® and Socamom Summit founder, children's book author and Caribbean parenting expert Eva Greene Wilson, JD and I have a raw conversation about what it is like to be black in America, raise children, especially sons, have a husband and father and spend your entire life worried about their safety. This insightful conversation will give you a glimpse into what a privilege it is in America to be white. There are just certain things that our friends of the lighter persuasion just don't have to worry about. If you wondered what it is like to be black in the U.S., take a listen to this conversation. For our allies out there, we love and appreciate you, but will you please hold your cousins accountable?Oh yes, in addition to talking about her wonderful new online event, we discuss Karen. Who is she, and why does she matter? It's all on tomorrow's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast®. I didn't name it that for nothing.PS. #blacklivesmatter✊]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/61371612/ep-99-this-is-america-with-eva-greene-wilson-jd-aka-socamom/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 16:22:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/28549578/eva_final.mp3" length="49429523" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Here we go again with names and hashtags.In times like these, you have to call your longtime girlfriend, because if the pandemic wasn't enough, they're killing black people again. Socamom® and Socamom Summit founder, children's book author and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Here we go again with names and hashtags.In times like these, you have to call your longtime girlfriend, because if the pandemic wasn't enough, they're killing black people again. Socamom® and Socamom Summit founder, children's book author and Caribbean parenting expert Eva Greene Wilson, JD and I have a raw conversation about what it is like to be black in America, raise children, especially sons, have a husband and father and spend your entire life worried about their safety. This insightful conversation will give you a glimpse into what a privilege it is in America to be white. There are just certain things that our friends of the lighter persuasion just don't have to worry about. If you wondered what it is like to be black in the U.S., take a listen to this conversation. For our allies out there, we love and appreciate you, but will you please hold your cousins accountable?Oh yes, in addition to talking about her wonderful new online event, we discuss Karen. Who is she, and why does she matter? It's all on tomorrow's edition of The Culture Soup Podcast®. I didn't name it that for nothing.PS. #blacklivesmatter✊]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3090</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 98: Leading with Tech in Opera, Marc Scorca CEO Opera America et al</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-98-leading-with-tech-in-opera-marc-scorca-ceo-opera-america-et-al--27972106</link><description><![CDATA[When a global pandemic hits, things change, and they can for the better if you just put your mind to it.  Five of technology, business and opera's finest minds discuss how covid-19 will bend but not break because it is determine to lead with technology and not just use it as an "in the meantime" tool.  This fascinating discussion is applicable to any industry or business plotting what's next in their realm.  Have you put your thinking caps on?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/60910320/ep-98-leading-with-tech-in-opera-marc-scorca-ceo-opera-america-et-al/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2020 14:55:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27972106/leading_with_tech_in_operafinal.mp3" length="100438516" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When a global pandemic hits, things change, and they can for the better if you just put your mind to it.  Five of technology, business and opera's finest minds discuss how covid-19 will bend but not break because it is determine to lead with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When a global pandemic hits, things change, and they can for the better if you just put your mind to it.  Five of technology, business and opera's finest minds discuss how covid-19 will bend but not break because it is determine to lead with technology and not just use it as an "in the meantime" tool.  This fascinating discussion is applicable to any industry or business plotting what's next in their realm.  Have you put your thinking caps on?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6278</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 96: #ThrowbackThursday Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-96-throwbackthursday-finding-your-roots-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr--27338645</link><description><![CDATA[If you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to this walking encyclopedia, @henrylouisgates (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)</a>. You’ll hear a covid-19 story that you haven’t heard before just as the show gets started. If you have watched @findingyourroots (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)</a>, you know how interesting and downright riveting he is. Imagine what it is like to sit with him in person and listen to him rattle off everything you’d ever want to know and never thought you wanted to know about the ancestry and genealogy in the US and around the globe. I had the honor of producing a show along side the amazing people at PBS, live on at headquarters at AT&T where he presented 3 of the officers with their very own “books of life.” I wanted to share a bit of his magic with you, and he graced me with his presence on my show. It’s another #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> while I prep for a couple keynotes upcoming today and tomorrow. ENJOY!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/60550215/ep-96-throwbackthursday-finding-your-roots-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 15:57:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27338645/throwbackthursday_dr_gates_final.mp3" length="40922800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to this walking encyclopedia, @henrylouisgates (https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/). You’ll hear a covid-19 story that you haven’t heard before just as the show gets started. If you have watched...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to this walking encyclopedia, @henrylouisgates (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)</a>. You’ll hear a covid-19 story that you haven’t heard before just as the show gets started. If you have watched @findingyourroots (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)</a>, you know how interesting and downright riveting he is. Imagine what it is like to sit with him in person and listen to him rattle off everything you’d ever want to know and never thought you wanted to know about the ancestry and genealogy in the US and around the globe. I had the honor of producing a show along side the amazing people at PBS, live on at headquarters at AT&T where he presented 3 of the officers with their very own “books of life.” I wanted to share a bit of his magic with you, and he graced me with his presence on my show. It’s another #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> while I prep for a couple keynotes upcoming today and tomorrow. ENJOY!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 97: #ThrowbackThursday Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-throwbackthursday-finding-your-roots-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr--27343212</link><description><![CDATA[If you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to this walking encyclopedia, @henrylouisgates (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)</a>. You’ll hear a covid-19 story that you haven’t heard before just as the show gets started. If you have watched @findingyourroots (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)</a>, you know how interesting and downright riveting he is. Imagine what it is like to sit with him in person and listen to him rattle off everything you’d ever want to know and never thought you wanted to know about the ancestry and genealogy in the US and around the globe. I had the honor of producing a show along side the amazing people at PBS, live on at headquarters at AT&T where he presented 3 of the officers with their very own “books of life.” I wanted to share a bit of his magic with you, and he graced me with his presence on my show. It’s another #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> while I prep for a couple keynotes upcoming today and tomorrow. ENJOY!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/60550215/ep-97-throwbackthursday-finding-your-roots-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27343212/throwbackthursday_dr_gates_final.mp3" length="40922800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to this walking encyclopedia, @henrylouisgates (https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/). You’ll hear a covid-19 story that you haven’t heard before just as the show gets started. If you have watched...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you missed it, here’s your chance to listen to this walking encyclopedia, @henrylouisgates (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/henrylouisgates/)</a>. You’ll hear a covid-19 story that you haven’t heard before just as the show gets started. If you have watched @findingyourroots (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/findingyourroots/)</a>, you know how interesting and downright riveting he is. Imagine what it is like to sit with him in person and listen to him rattle off everything you’d ever want to know and never thought you wanted to know about the ancestry and genealogy in the US and around the globe. I had the honor of producing a show along side the amazing people at PBS, live on at headquarters at AT&T where he presented 3 of the officers with their very own “books of life.” I wanted to share a bit of his magic with you, and he graced me with his presence on my show. It’s another #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> while I prep for a couple keynotes upcoming today and tomorrow. ENJOY!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 96: The Coaching Corner, Let's Talk About Change</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-96-the-coaching-corner-let-s-talk-about-change--27167657</link><description><![CDATA[The Coaching Corner is going through some changes. Leaving Linkedin Live? You'll want to hear this! It seems appropriate, since the order of the day seems to be change on Planet Pandemic.  How are you getting ready?  We talk about Career Transitions.  Get ready.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/60452644/ep-96-the-coaching-corner-lets-talk-about-change/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 16:07:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27167657/tcsp_coaching_corner_all_about_change_final.mp3" length="29876975" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Coaching Corner is going through some changes. Leaving Linkedin Live? You'll want to hear this! It seems appropriate, since the order of the day seems to be change on Planet Pandemic.  How are you getting ready?  We talk about Career Transitions. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Coaching Corner is going through some changes. Leaving Linkedin Live? You'll want to hear this! It seems appropriate, since the order of the day seems to be change on Planet Pandemic.  How are you getting ready?  We talk about Career Transitions.  Get ready.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1868</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 95: Telling the Stories for the Culture with Natasha S. Alford</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-95-telling-the-stories-for-the-culture-with-natasha-s-alford--26875624</link><description><![CDATA[There is power in the telling of a story. It’s even more powerful when it is personal and centers on culture. It’s the only kind of story @natashasalford (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashasalford/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/natashasalford/)</a> tells, for herself and for @thegrio (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegrio/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/thegrio/)</a>. She is the People’s Journalist and the Millennial Executive and on Thursday’s show, we discuss everything from how covid-19 is impacting black businesses, being black and Latina, her very own Coronavirus scare while managing life with lupus, to leadership and more. You’ll even hear us discuss the outlet’s newest offering in podcasting, @dearculturepod (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearculturepod/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dearculturepod/)</a> and a bit about The Grio’s new Facebook Watch series. Just two  @nabjofficial (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)</a> sisterfriends chopping it up like we can and do. You should check it out! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/60165140/ep-95-telling-the-stories-for-the-culture-with-natasha-s-alford/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2020 16:39:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26875624/natasha_alford_final.mp3" length="33432972" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is power in the telling of a story. It’s even more powerful when it is personal and centers on culture. It’s the only kind of story @natashasalford (https://www.instagram.com/natashasalford/) tells, for herself and for @thegrio...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is power in the telling of a story. It’s even more powerful when it is personal and centers on culture. It’s the only kind of story @natashasalford (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashasalford/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/natashasalford/)</a> tells, for herself and for @thegrio (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thegrio/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/thegrio/)</a>. She is the People’s Journalist and the Millennial Executive and on Thursday’s show, we discuss everything from how covid-19 is impacting black businesses, being black and Latina, her very own Coronavirus scare while managing life with lupus, to leadership and more. You’ll even hear us discuss the outlet’s newest offering in podcasting, @dearculturepod (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dearculturepod/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dearculturepod/)</a> and a bit about The Grio’s new Facebook Watch series. Just two  @nabjofficial (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/nabjofficial/)</a> sisterfriends chopping it up like we can and do. You should check it out! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2090</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 94: Self Made with A'Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-94-self-made-with-a-lelia-bundles--26435592</link><description><![CDATA[SO MANY GEMS DROPPED! Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917? Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the #bossbabes (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabes/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabes/)</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own #covid (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid/)-19" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid/)-19</a>. Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it. Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles/)will" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles/)will</a> blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @netflix (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/netflix/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/netflix/)</a> original #SelfMade (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/selfmade/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/selfmade/)</a> with @octaviaspencer (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/octaviaspencer/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/octaviaspencer/)</a>! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history. This conversation is]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/59716897/ep-94-self-made-with-alelia-bundles/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:57:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26435592/bundles_2020_final.mp3" length="46688965" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SO MANY GEMS DROPPED! Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917? Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SO MANY GEMS DROPPED! Did you know that Madam CJ Walker hosted one of her first Mary Kay-like conventions in 1917? Do you know what date that was in history? Just on the heels of the so-called “Spanish Flu” the only other pandemic in American history, and much like the #bossbabes (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabes/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabes/)</a> of today, she had to weather the storm with her business during her era’s own #covid (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid/)-19" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/covid/)-19</a>. Other “did you knows”? Alex Hailey of the legendary book turned mini-series Roots was the first to option the story of Madam Walker, but he died before he could produce it. Maya Angelou was one of the names floated to play in the movie. Ooooooohhhh... it gets deeper! This conversation with @aleliabundles (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles/)will" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/aleliabundles/)will</a> blow your mind! She is the author behind the book that inspired the @netflix (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/netflix/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/netflix/)</a> original #SelfMade (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/selfmade/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/selfmade/)</a> with @octaviaspencer (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/octaviaspencer/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/octaviaspencer/)</a>! And you know that series came with its own controversies. Hear about them straight from the source and why composite characters may work for Hollywood, but not always for the good of black history. This conversation is]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2919</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 93: #ThrowbackThursday My Tribute to Earl Graves, Sr. with Alfred Edmond, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-93-throwbackthursday-my-tribute-to-earl-graves-sr-with-alfred-edmond-jr--25963001</link><description><![CDATA[YOU KNOW, I haven’t slown down since the slowdown. I canceled my daughter and my trip to Disney, but I never took the actual time off. I literally went into overdrive supporting people, their brands and their careers in light of Covid-19. But a conversation with my own mentor coach revealed that I needed some self care in a hurry. It seemed time to take a break, and while doing so, I’m reaching back and do something I've been needing to do: pay tribute to a Black Media Titan without whom, this platform may not even exist.— Earl Graves, Sr. We are reaching back to episode 35 with SVP of Digital from Black Enterprise, Alfred Edmond, Jr, to talk all things black media to give us all a much needed break from Covid-19.  Be Well.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/59314173/ep-93-throwbackthursday-my-tribute-to-earl-graves-sr-with-alfred-edmond-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25963001/throwbackthursday_a_staycation_from_covid_19_edmond.mp3" length="45581791" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>YOU KNOW, I haven’t slown down since the slowdown. I canceled my daughter and my trip to Disney, but I never took the actual time off. I literally went into overdrive supporting people, their brands and their careers in light of Covid-19. But a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[YOU KNOW, I haven’t slown down since the slowdown. I canceled my daughter and my trip to Disney, but I never took the actual time off. I literally went into overdrive supporting people, their brands and their careers in light of Covid-19. But a conversation with my own mentor coach revealed that I needed some self care in a hurry. It seemed time to take a break, and while doing so, I’m reaching back and do something I've been needing to do: pay tribute to a Black Media Titan without whom, this platform may not even exist.— Earl Graves, Sr. We are reaching back to episode 35 with SVP of Digital from Black Enterprise, Alfred Edmond, Jr, to talk all things black media to give us all a much needed break from Covid-19.  Be Well.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2849</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 92: #ThrowbackThursday The Basics of Creating Raving, Loyal Fans with Lamar Tyler</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-92-throwbackthursday-the-basics-of-creating-raving-loyal-fans-with-lamar-tyler--25609253</link><description><![CDATA[When Lamar Tyler sets his mind to something, it gets done, let me tell you! When I first met him and his lovely wife Ronnie, I was extremely impressed. Let me first say that the bloggers of today are not cut from the same cloth as the ones my teams first worked with in 2008...I’m talking about Lamar and Ronnie, Patrice Yursik, aka Afrobella, Luvvie Ajayi...I think you follow me. These bloggers weren’t just “bloggers”—they were true, business-minded, digital media Svengalis. Proof? Look at them now. They continually built more, and you know them ALL by first name. Lamar has truly carved out an incredible niche and has an on-fire, online community with a cult-like feel—because he delivers value at every-last-turn.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/58866309/ep-92-throwbackthursday-the-basics-of-creating-raving-loyal-fans-with-lamar-tyler/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:05:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25609253/throwback_lamar_tyler_final.mp3" length="33568390" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Lamar Tyler sets his mind to something, it gets done, let me tell you! When I first met him and his lovely wife Ronnie, I was extremely impressed. Let me first say that the bloggers of today are not cut from the same cloth as the ones my teams...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Lamar Tyler sets his mind to something, it gets done, let me tell you! When I first met him and his lovely wife Ronnie, I was extremely impressed. Let me first say that the bloggers of today are not cut from the same cloth as the ones my teams first worked with in 2008...I’m talking about Lamar and Ronnie, Patrice Yursik, aka Afrobella, Luvvie Ajayi...I think you follow me. These bloggers weren’t just “bloggers”—they were true, business-minded, digital media Svengalis. Proof? Look at them now. They continually built more, and you know them ALL by first name. Lamar has truly carved out an incredible niche and has an on-fire, online community with a cult-like feel—because he delivers value at every-last-turn.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2098</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 91: The Coaching Corner on LinkedIN LIVE, Leading Through Coivd-19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-91-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedin-live-leading-through-coivd-19--25507233</link><description><![CDATA[We talk about this pandemic and how it is impacting you as a leader--of your home, of your work or your business.  This is heavy, everyone.  It's talk about it LIVE on The Culture Soup Podcast® On #LinkedInLIVE]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/58803980/ep-91-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedin-live-leading-through-coivd-19/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:21:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25507233/tcsp_leading_through_covid_linkedinlive.mp3" length="38725589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We talk about this pandemic and how it is impacting you as a leader--of your home, of your work or your business.  This is heavy, everyone.  It's talk about it LIVE on The Culture Soup Podcast® On #LinkedInLIVE</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about this pandemic and how it is impacting you as a leader--of your home, of your work or your business.  This is heavy, everyone.  It's talk about it LIVE on The Culture Soup Podcast® On #LinkedInLIVE]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 91: The Coaching Corner on LinkedIN LIVE, Leading Through Covid-19</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-91-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedin-live-leading-through-covid-19--25508509</link><description><![CDATA[We talk about this pandemic and how it is impacting you as a leader--of your home, of your work or your business.  This is heavy, everyone.  It's talk about it LIVE on The Culture Soup Podcast® On #LinkedInLIVE]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/58803980/ep-91-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedin-live-leading-through-covid-19/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 01:21:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25508509/tcsp_leading_through_covid_linkedinlive.mp3" length="38725589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We talk about this pandemic and how it is impacting you as a leader--of your home, of your work or your business.  This is heavy, everyone.  It's talk about it LIVE on The Culture Soup Podcast® On #LinkedInLIVE</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk about this pandemic and how it is impacting you as a leader--of your home, of your work or your business.  This is heavy, everyone.  It's talk about it LIVE on The Culture Soup Podcast® On #LinkedInLIVE]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2421</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 90: To College Seniors in the Age of Covid-19, with Love, Special Guest Host Neil Foote</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-90-to-college-seniors-in-the-age-of-covid-19-with-love-special-guest-host-neil-foote--25155460</link><description><![CDATA[To add insult to injury, college grads not only have their commencement ceremonies in limbo or delayed until the fall, but every senior year event has been cancelled.  Not only do they face being locked down at home or in their small apartments, that awesome job market these GenZers were told to look forward to is now up in smoke.  Now, they are entering a very crowded job market, with veterans and other professionals freshly unemployed because of the financial fallout from the slowdown. Things look bleak...but do they really?I sit down in a history-making conversation with my long-time friend, fellow NABJer, fellow university faculty member and former employee Neil Foote, who is the national president for National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) and lecturer at the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. He is also President of Foote Communications who has supported well-known clients like Reach Media, owned by To Joyner.This conversation is being shared with both of our classes, and we wanted to let you in on it. Neil teaches Media Entrepreneurship and I teach Writing & Editing for Strategic Communications.  What makes our conversation history-making?  It will be the first time I hand over the mic to my friend, and he will interview me.  This has never happened on the show, but I wouldn't think of doing this with anyone but Neil, who was my Vice President of Development and Strategy when I ran my agency back in the early 2000s.You won't want to miss this rich exchange about what students can do to shift their mindsets to win despite looming obstacles in the job market.If you have a college student at home, tell them to take a listen. There is hope, and we will get through this.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/58386262/ep-90-to-college-seniors-in-the-age-of-covid-19-with-love-special-guest-host-neil-foote/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 16:14:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25155460/foote_final.mp3" length="38354859" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To add insult to injury, college grads not only have their commencement ceremonies in limbo or delayed until the fall, but every senior year event has been cancelled.  Not only do they face being locked down at home or in their small apartments, that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To add insult to injury, college grads not only have their commencement ceremonies in limbo or delayed until the fall, but every senior year event has been cancelled.  Not only do they face being locked down at home or in their small apartments, that awesome job market these GenZers were told to look forward to is now up in smoke.  Now, they are entering a very crowded job market, with veterans and other professionals freshly unemployed because of the financial fallout from the slowdown. Things look bleak...but do they really?I sit down in a history-making conversation with my long-time friend, fellow NABJer, fellow university faculty member and former employee Neil Foote, who is the national president for National Black Public Relations Society (NBPRS) and lecturer at the Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas. He is also President of Foote Communications who has supported well-known clients like Reach Media, owned by To Joyner.This conversation is being shared with both of our classes, and we wanted to let you in on it. Neil teaches Media Entrepreneurship and I teach Writing & Editing for Strategic Communications.  What makes our conversation history-making?  It will be the first time I hand over the mic to my friend, and he will interview me.  This has never happened on the show, but I wouldn't think of doing this with anyone but Neil, who was my Vice President of Development and Strategy when I ran my agency back in the early 2000s.You won't want to miss this rich exchange about what students can do to shift their mindsets to win despite looming obstacles in the job market.If you have a college student at home, tell them to take a listen. There is hope, and we will get through this.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2398</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 89: Is Your Career In Crisis with Covid-19? with Tristan Layfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-89-is-your-career-in-crisis-with-covid-19-with-tristan-layfield--24746863</link><description><![CDATA[It has already started: the first wave of layoffs, furloughs and surplusses have happened and there is more to come. How do you look for a job in this environment?  What industries are hiring? How can you prepare for inevitable change brought on by the pandemic.  Ready to FINALLY get your LinkedIn presence tight?  It’s time. Tune in to hear my friend Tristan Layfield as he returns to talk about careers in crisis.  It’s Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Stay well and stay smart, my friends. OUR SERIES ON Covid-19 will continue as long as it is needed.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/57951054/ep-89-is-your-career-in-crisis-with-covid-19-with-tristan-layfield/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:09:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24746863/tristan_layfield_covid_19_final.mp3" length="34332420" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It has already started: the first wave of layoffs, furloughs and surplusses have happened and there is more to come. How do you look for a job in this environment?  What industries are hiring? How can you prepare for inevitable change brought on by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It has already started: the first wave of layoffs, furloughs and surplusses have happened and there is more to come. How do you look for a job in this environment?  What industries are hiring? How can you prepare for inevitable change brought on by the pandemic.  Ready to FINALLY get your LinkedIn presence tight?  It’s time. Tune in to hear my friend Tristan Layfield as he returns to talk about careers in crisis.  It’s Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast®️. Stay well and stay smart, my friends. OUR SERIES ON Covid-19 will continue as long as it is needed.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2146</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 88: How COVID-19 Is Impacting Your Relationships with Zara Green</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-88-how-covid-19-is-impacting-your-relationships-with-zara-green--24386108</link><description><![CDATA[When I asked Zara Green to come on the show, I had no clue that she had been exposed to COVID-19.  She is self quarantining with her husband, SVP of Digital at Black Enterprise, Alfred Edmond Jr.  She has a lot to say about how this crisis is impacting our relationships, every one of them.  Unless we understand our priorities and our temperament, our relationships are in trouble.  So what's your priority?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/57699844/ep-88-how-covid-19-is-impacting-your-relationships-with-zara-green/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:51:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24386108/zara_green_tcsp_final.mp3" length="41968952" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When I asked Zara Green to come on the show, I had no clue that she had been exposed to COVID-19.  She is self quarantining with her husband, SVP of Digital at Black Enterprise, Alfred Edmond Jr.  She has a lot to say about how this crisis is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When I asked Zara Green to come on the show, I had no clue that she had been exposed to COVID-19.  She is self quarantining with her husband, SVP of Digital at Black Enterprise, Alfred Edmond Jr.  She has a lot to say about how this crisis is impacting our relationships, every one of them.  Unless we understand our priorities and our temperament, our relationships are in trouble.  So what's your priority?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2623</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 87: Finding the Good in the Bad --COVID19 with Dr, Jeff Gardere</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-87-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-covid19-with-dr-jeff-gardere--24045065</link><description><![CDATA[I’m talking pandemics and mental health with America’s Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. We'll explore how to find peace in a time of uncertainty.  We’ll talk telemedicine and how this new age of social distancing is forcing mental health professionals online and more. How about a little therapy on The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/57465202/ep-87-finding-the-good-in-the-bad-covid19-with-dr-jeff-gardere/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24045065/dr_jeff_covid19_final.mp3" length="28891427" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I’m talking pandemics and mental health with America’s Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. We'll explore how to find peace in a time of uncertainty.  We’ll talk telemedicine and how this new age of social distancing is forcing mental health professionals...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I’m talking pandemics and mental health with America’s Psychologist, Dr. Jeff Gardere. We'll explore how to find peace in a time of uncertainty.  We’ll talk telemedicine and how this new age of social distancing is forcing mental health professionals online and more. How about a little therapy on The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 86: Coronavirus, Globalism and A Brand New World with Dr. Anantha Babbili</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-86-coronavirus-globalism-and-a-brand-new-world-with-dr-anantha-babbili--23799017</link><description><![CDATA[There are people in your life that have such an amazing impact on you, that when it is happening you are aware, but as time passes and you look back, your mind is blown.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/57244860/ep-86-coronavirus-globalism-and-a-brand-new-world-with-dr-anantha-babbili/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:39:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23799017/dr_anantha_babbili_final.mp3" length="39454092" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There are people in your life that have such an amazing impact on you, that when it is happening you are aware, but as time passes and you look back, your mind is blown.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are people in your life that have such an amazing impact on you, that when it is happening you are aware, but as time passes and you look back, your mind is blown.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2466</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Employer Brand &amp; Culture: The Coaching Corner with John Graham Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/employer-brand-culture-the-coaching-corner-with-john-graham-jr--23733627</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when #EmployerBranding is crossed with #DEI?  I'm not making a funny.  It's the cocktail every company needs in order to get serious about their internal culture and brand.   Straight.  No chaser.  Tomorrow, #TSCPCoachingCorner is back at a NEW TIME: catch me chatting it up with special guest John Graham Jr. who is an expert in the area of employer branding, culture and diversity, equity & inclusion.  He is also my brother in all ways other than biological...  Like, literally--we are members of the first and finest (A Phi A and AKA) and we share the same birthdate.  If you remember him from Episode 18 of The Culture Soup Podcast(r), you'll remember the lively conversation we had about h#employeeadvocacy.  You won't want to miss this.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/57147980/employer-brand-culture-the-coaching-corner-with-john-graham-jr/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:06:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23733627/tcspcoachingcorner_linkedinlive_john_graham.mp3" length="30627212" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when #EmployerBranding is crossed with #DEI?  I'm not making a funny.  It's the cocktail every company needs in order to get serious about their internal culture and brand.   Straight.  No chaser.  Tomorrow, #TSCPCoachingCorner is back at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when #EmployerBranding is crossed with #DEI?  I'm not making a funny.  It's the cocktail every company needs in order to get serious about their internal culture and brand.   Straight.  No chaser.  Tomorrow, #TSCPCoachingCorner is back at a NEW TIME: catch me chatting it up with special guest John Graham Jr. who is an expert in the area of employer branding, culture and diversity, equity & inclusion.  He is also my brother in all ways other than biological...  Like, literally--we are members of the first and finest (A Phi A and AKA) and we share the same birthdate.  If you remember him from Episode 18 of The Culture Soup Podcast(r), you'll remember the lively conversation we had about h#employeeadvocacy.  You won't want to miss this.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 85: Employer Brand &amp; Culture: The Coaching Corner with John Graham Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-85-employer-brand-culture-the-coaching-corner-with-john-graham-jr--23735004</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when #EmployerBranding is crossed with #DEI?  I'm not making a funny.  It's the cocktail every company needs in order to get serious about their internal culture and brand.   Straight.  No chaser.  Tomorrow, #TSCPCoachingCorner is back at a NEW TIME: catch me chatting it up with special guest John Graham Jr. who is an expert in the area of employer branding, culture and diversity, equity & inclusion.  He is also my brother in all ways other than biological...  Like, literally--we are members of the first and finest (A Phi A and AKA) and we share the same birthdate.  If you remember him from Episode 18 of The Culture Soup Podcast(r), you'll remember the lively conversation we had about h#employeeadvocacy.  You won't want to miss this.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/57147980/ep-85-employer-brand-culture-the-coaching-corner-with-john-graham-jr/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 01:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23735004/tcspcoachingcorner_linkedinlive_john_graham.mp3" length="30627212" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when #EmployerBranding is crossed with #DEI?  I'm not making a funny.  It's the cocktail every company needs in order to get serious about their internal culture and brand.   Straight.  No chaser.  Tomorrow, #TSCPCoachingCorner is back at...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when #EmployerBranding is crossed with #DEI?  I'm not making a funny.  It's the cocktail every company needs in order to get serious about their internal culture and brand.   Straight.  No chaser.  Tomorrow, #TSCPCoachingCorner is back at a NEW TIME: catch me chatting it up with special guest John Graham Jr. who is an expert in the area of employer branding, culture and diversity, equity & inclusion.  He is also my brother in all ways other than biological...  Like, literally--we are members of the first and finest (A Phi A and AKA) and we share the same birthdate.  If you remember him from Episode 18 of The Culture Soup Podcast(r), you'll remember the lively conversation we had about h#employeeadvocacy.  You won't want to miss this.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1915</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 84: #ThrowbackThursday Authoring Your Own Path with Jason Caston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-84-throwbackthursday-authoring-your-own-path-with-jason-caston--23494429</link><description><![CDATA[With midterms, media appearances, spring break and speaking opps upon me, we throw it back to episode 13 with Jason Caston, founder of Composio.co...a platform to make self publishing a cinch.  Many many gems dropped on this episode.  Take a listen.  See you LIVE on Linkedin next Tuesday!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/56919208/ep-84-throwbackthursday-authoring-your-own-path-with-jason-caston/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23494429/throwbackthursday_jason_castonfinal.mp3" length="41326967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>With midterms, media appearances, spring break and speaking opps upon me, we throw it back to episode 13 with Jason Caston, founder of Composio.co...a platform to make self publishing a cinch.  Many many gems dropped on this episode.  Take a listen. ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[With midterms, media appearances, spring break and speaking opps upon me, we throw it back to episode 13 with Jason Caston, founder of Composio.co...a platform to make self publishing a cinch.  Many many gems dropped on this episode.  Take a listen.  See you LIVE on Linkedin next Tuesday!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2583</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 83: Storytelling for the Culture with Christina Steed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-83-storytelling-for-the-culture-with-christina-steed--23238710</link><description><![CDATA[She is the quiet storm behind some of the biggest multicultural integrated marketing and communications programs on the planet and what’s more she is my sisterfriend! She is an adjunct Professor at DePaul University and the creator and host of the @firstsoverforty (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstsoverforty/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/firstsoverforty/)</a> podcast and she is a storyteller #fortheculture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fortheculture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fortheculture/)</a>. We talk about the importance of multicultural marketing, developing your cultural intelligence, appropriation, @tiktok (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiktok/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tiktok/)</a> and so much more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/56602837/ep-83-storytelling-for-the-culture-with-christina-steed/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23238710/tcsp_christina_steed_final.mp3" length="35457148" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>She is the quiet storm behind some of the biggest multicultural integrated marketing and communications programs on the planet and what’s more she is my sisterfriend! She is an adjunct Professor at DePaul University and the creator and host of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[She is the quiet storm behind some of the biggest multicultural integrated marketing and communications programs on the planet and what’s more she is my sisterfriend! She is an adjunct Professor at DePaul University and the creator and host of the @firstsoverforty (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/firstsoverforty/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/firstsoverforty/)</a> podcast and she is a storyteller #fortheculture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fortheculture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/fortheculture/)</a>. We talk about the importance of multicultural marketing, developing your cultural intelligence, appropriation, @tiktok (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiktok/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tiktok/)</a> and so much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2217</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 82: The Culture Soup Podcast with Bella Vasta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-82-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-bella-vasta--69658360</link><description><![CDATA[When a pregnancy emergency found her in NICU, Bella Vasta had an epiphany about her business, and it had to do with the relationships she was building in her Facebook Groups. Since then she has been making more than $10k a week with her programs by using a simple funnel model. Provide value, a little more value and a little more value then create loyal, raving, purchasing fans.  It’s on the latest episode of #theculturesouppodcast streaming now. Link in bio. #tech #business #culture @bellavasta]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">nsrVC-AuiZM</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 13:56:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69658360/cbr_nsrvc_auizm.mp3" length="7254957" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbf8b7f5-160b-4fae-8e53-16f41de6cfdf/bbf8b7f5-160b-4fae-8e53-16f41de6cfdf.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbf8b7f5-160b-4fae-8e53-16f41de6cfdf/bbf8b7f5-160b-4fae-8e53-16f41de6cfdf.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/bbf8b7f5-160b-4fae-8e53-16f41de6cfdf/bbf8b7f5-160b-4fae-8e53-16f41de6cfdf.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When a pregnancy emergency found her in NICU, Bella Vasta had an epiphany about her business, and it had to do with the relationships she was building in her Facebook Groups. Since then she has been making more than $10k a week with her programs by...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When a pregnancy emergency found her in NICU, Bella Vasta had an epiphany about her business, and it had to do with the relationships she was building in her Facebook Groups. Since then she has been making more than $10k a week with her programs by using a simple funnel model. Provide value, a little more value and a little more value then create loyal, raving, purchasing fans.  It’s on the latest episode of #theculturesouppodcast streaming now. Link in bio. #tech #business #culture @bellavasta]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>454</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 82: #Throwback Thursday Finding Value in the Backyard Barbecue with Bella Vasta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-82-throwback-thursday-finding-value-in-the-backyard-barbecue-with-bella-vasta--23009006</link><description><![CDATA[We are throwing it back to Episode 30.  Seems like lightyears ago, but there’s still money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?  This #ThrowbackThursday is brought to you by NSC Coaching because I just turned in my coaching graduation packet and I’m celebrating this milestone!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/56328859/ep-82-throwback-thursday-finding-value-in-the-backyard-barbecue-with-bella-vasta/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:56:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23009006/throwbackthursday_bella_vasta_final.mp3" length="31458114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are throwing it back to Episode 30.  Seems like lightyears ago, but there’s still money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are throwing it back to Episode 30.  Seems like lightyears ago, but there’s still money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?  This #ThrowbackThursday is brought to you by NSC Coaching because I just turned in my coaching graduation packet and I’m celebrating this milestone!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwback</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 81: Getting Schooled on On School Love with Joseph "Rev Run" and Justine Simmons</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-81-getting-schooled-on-on-school-love-with-joseph-rev-run-and-justine-simmons--22775399</link><description><![CDATA[Some guests don’t need an introduction, but they definitely deserve your attention. My conversationwith Rock N Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner ,  hip hop legend, adoring husband  Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his lovely wife Justine Simmons is so awesome! We will talk about their new book #OldSchoolLove. It’s exactly what this world needs today. I know I am looking forward to it.  These are my friends—-heck, I consider them extended family—but I’m so blessed that they are taking time out of their busy, busy schedule and book tour to come on my show.  Tune in for this wonderful chat with one of the entertainment world’s most incredible couples.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/56029115/ep-81-getting-schooled-on-on-school-love-with-joseph-rev-run-and-justine-simmons/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:29:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22775399/tcsp_rev_and_justine_final.mp3" length="28035447" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Some guests don’t need an introduction, but they definitely deserve your attention. My conversationwith Rock N Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner ,  hip hop legend, adoring husband  Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his lovely...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some guests don’t need an introduction, but they definitely deserve your attention. My conversationwith Rock N Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner ,  hip hop legend, adoring husband  Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his lovely wife Justine Simmons is so awesome! We will talk about their new book #OldSchoolLove. It’s exactly what this world needs today. I know I am looking forward to it.  These are my friends—-heck, I consider them extended family—but I’m so blessed that they are taking time out of their busy, busy schedule and book tour to come on my show.  Tune in for this wonderful chat with one of the entertainment world’s most incredible couples.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1753</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 80: #ThrowbackThursday: The Real Life Lessons of Football with Jacoby Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-80-throwbackthursday-the-real-life-lessons-of-football-with-jacoby-jones--22720847</link><description><![CDATA[We're throwing it back to last summer when I spoke with former Baltimore Raven standout Jacoby Jones who is now pouring into the young men at Lane College, an HBCU in Jackson, Tennessee.  It's his alma mater, and its a great full-circle story.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/55969558/ep-80-throwbackthursday-the-real-life-lessons-of-football-with-jacoby-jones/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22720847/throwbackthursday_jacoby_jones_final.mp3" length="24682996" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're throwing it back to last summer when I spoke with former Baltimore Raven standout Jacoby Jones who is now pouring into the young men at Lane College, an HBCU in Jackson, Tennessee.  It's his alma mater, and its a great full-circle story.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're throwing it back to last summer when I spoke with former Baltimore Raven standout Jacoby Jones who is now pouring into the young men at Lane College, an HBCU in Jackson, Tennessee.  It's his alma mater, and its a great full-circle story.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1543</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 79: #TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedInLIVE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-79-tcspcoachingcorner-on-linkedinlive--22672800</link><description><![CDATA[Today's topic is employee advocacy and how to make it work together with your personal brand.  Many times the two clash, so we'll have some insights for the brands that are trying to leverage the concepts and the leaders who are trying to build their brands simultaneously.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/55920755/ep-79-tcspcoachingcorner-on-linkedinlive/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:37:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22672800/tcsp_coaching_corner_linkedinlive_021120_final.mp3" length="30277798" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today's topic is employee advocacy and how to make it work together with your personal brand.  Many times the two clash, so we'll have some insights for the brands that are trying to leverage the concepts and the leaders who are trying to build their...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's topic is employee advocacy and how to make it work together with your personal brand.  Many times the two clash, so we'll have some insights for the brands that are trying to leverage the concepts and the leaders who are trying to build their brands simultaneously.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive,tcspcoachingcorner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 78: Because Sometimes You Just Need to Call a Friend, with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-78-because-sometimes-you-just-need-to-call-a-friend-with-matt-stevens--22469573</link><description><![CDATA[Because there are times in life when you probably actually need therapy, but you simply call a friend to talk it out.  Whew!  This moment in time is one of them.  I have political pundit Matt Stevens on.  He's a YouTuber, but more importantly, he's my friend of more than 14 years.  He tries to help me untangle what on EARTH is happening in our country.<br /> <br />May the force be with you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/55585884/ep-78-because-sometimes-you-just-need-to-call-a-friend-with-matt-stevens/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22469573/tcsp_matt_stevens_2020_final.mp3" length="49478425" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Because there are times in life when you probably actually need therapy, but you simply call a friend to talk it out.  Whew!  This moment in time is one of them.  I have political pundit Matt Stevens on.  He's a YouTuber, but more importantly, he's my...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because there are times in life when you probably actually need therapy, but you simply call a friend to talk it out.  Whew!  This moment in time is one of them.  I have political pundit Matt Stevens on.  He's a YouTuber, but more importantly, he's my friend of more than 14 years.  He tries to help me untangle what on EARTH is happening in our country.<br /> <br />May the force be with you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3093</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 77: Your Story and the Keys to Your Purpose with Tiffany Hendra</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-77-your-story-and-the-keys-to-your-purpose-with-tiffany-hendra--22223436</link><description><![CDATA[ARE YOU EMPOWERED SPIRITUALLY? Yes, I know that is a personal question, but being spiritually grounded is the key to success. It forces you to answer some key questions: what do you believe? It even reveals questions about your identity your value and ultimately your purpose. Well, I’m bringing on a fellow entrepreneur and coach to talk about her powerful story—- her journey from modest means to being one of the most influential women on the Internet and TV, with a bit of a stop on @bravotv (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bravotv/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bravotv/)</a> . You thought you recognized her, didn’t you? Yes, she is a season one cast member of @realhousewivesdallas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/realhousewivesdallas/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/realhousewivesdallas/)</a>, and you will be overwhelmed by her positivity, her grit, her faith and her mission. @tiffanyhendra (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhendra/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhendra/)</a> and I made fast friends last fall as we shared the stage at #StyleCON (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/stylecon/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/stylecon/)</a> @stylecongirl (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylecongirl/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/stylecongirl/)</a> in Dallas. And when I tell you like minds and hearts find each other? We did just that. I want my global @theculturesoup (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theculturesoup/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theculturesoup/)</a> community to meet her. Be inspired. Be empowered. It’s happening Thursday. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/55096107/ep-77-your-story-and-the-keys-to-your-purpose-with-tiffany-hendra/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22223436/ep_77_tiffany_hendra_final.mp3" length="44869589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>ARE YOU EMPOWERED SPIRITUALLY? Yes, I know that is a personal question, but being spiritually grounded is the key to success. It forces you to answer some key questions: what do you believe? It even reveals questions about your identity your value and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ARE YOU EMPOWERED SPIRITUALLY? Yes, I know that is a personal question, but being spiritually grounded is the key to success. It forces you to answer some key questions: what do you believe? It even reveals questions about your identity your value and ultimately your purpose. Well, I’m bringing on a fellow entrepreneur and coach to talk about her powerful story—- her journey from modest means to being one of the most influential women on the Internet and TV, with a bit of a stop on @bravotv (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bravotv/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/bravotv/)</a> . You thought you recognized her, didn’t you? Yes, she is a season one cast member of @realhousewivesdallas (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/realhousewivesdallas/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/realhousewivesdallas/)</a>, and you will be overwhelmed by her positivity, her grit, her faith and her mission. @tiffanyhendra (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhendra/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyhendra/)</a> and I made fast friends last fall as we shared the stage at #StyleCON (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/stylecon/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/stylecon/)</a> @stylecongirl (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stylecongirl/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/stylecongirl/)</a> in Dallas. And when I tell you like minds and hearts find each other? We did just that. I want my global @theculturesoup (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theculturesoup/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/theculturesoup/)</a> community to meet her. Be inspired. Be empowered. It’s happening Thursday. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 76: The Transformative Power of the Right Question, with Valorie Burton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-76-the-transformative-power-of-the-right-question-with-valorie-burton--21977490</link><description><![CDATA[Life Coaching for Successful Women author Valorie Burton talks about the transformative power of knowing the right questions to raise.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/54629499/ep-76-the-transformative-power-of-the-right-question-with-valorie-burton/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21977490/tcsp_valorie_burton_12320_final.mp3" length="36811754" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Life Coaching for Successful Women author Valorie Burton talks about the transformative power of knowing the right questions to raise.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Life Coaching for Successful Women author Valorie Burton talks about the transformative power of knowing the right questions to raise.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2301</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 75: It's Time You Got The Memo, with Minda Harts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-75-it-s-time-you-got-the-memo-with-minda-harts--21737642</link><description><![CDATA[I'm talking to the author of The Memo...and this summit was a long time coming.  You want to hear this conversation.  Minda Harts is on The Culture Soup Podcast.  You also have a chance to get a autographed copy of the book.  Listen to the end for details.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/54349005/ep-75-its-time-you-got-the-memo-with-minda-harts/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21737642/tcsp_ep_75_minda_harts_final.mp3" length="39719496" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm talking to the author of The Memo...and this summit was a long time coming.  You want to hear this conversation.  Minda Harts is on The Culture Soup Podcast.  You also have a chance to get a autographed copy of the book.  Listen to the end for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm talking to the author of The Memo...and this summit was a long time coming.  You want to hear this conversation.  Minda Harts is on The Culture Soup Podcast.  You also have a chance to get a autographed copy of the book.  Listen to the end for details.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2483</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 74: #TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedinLIVE with Jaylen Bledsoe (#3)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-74-tcspcoachingcorner-on-linkedinlive-with-jaylen-bledsoe-3--21690661</link><description><![CDATA[Who wants to be a millionaire? Or how about just making #revenue fast by building your clientele quickly for your #smallbusiness?  Who wants to avoid debt? Tune in tomorrow at 4 p.m. CT on#TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedInLIVE with Jaylen D. Bledsoe, Chairman of The Bledsoe Collective.  He was able to make his first million at the young age of 15 years old.  Needless to say, he is now a multimillionaire.  He has some tips for us on this show which is all about how to get more clients fast, especially in service oriented businesses.  It's the Tuesday episode of The Culture Soup Podcast which also streams whereever you get your finest podcasts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/54311325/ep-74-tcspcoachingcorner-on-linkedinlive-with-jaylen-bledsoe-3/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 23:11:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21690661/tcspcoachingcorner_linkedinlive_jaylen_bledsoefinal.mp3" length="31454353" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who wants to be a millionaire? Or how about just making #revenue fast by building your clientele quickly for your #smallbusiness?  Who wants to avoid debt? Tune in tomorrow at 4 p.m. CT on#TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedInLIVE with Jaylen D. Bledsoe,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who wants to be a millionaire? Or how about just making #revenue fast by building your clientele quickly for your #smallbusiness?  Who wants to avoid debt? Tune in tomorrow at 4 p.m. CT on#TCSPCoachingCorner on #LinkedInLIVE with Jaylen D. Bledsoe, Chairman of The Bledsoe Collective.  He was able to make his first million at the young age of 15 years old.  Needless to say, he is now a multimillionaire.  He has some tips for us on this show which is all about how to get more clients fast, especially in service oriented businesses.  It's the Tuesday episode of The Culture Soup Podcast which also streams whereever you get your finest podcasts.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1966</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive,tcspcoachingcorner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 67: Achieving Brand Authenticity in A New Mass Market with Candace Peterson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a-new-mass-market-with-candace-peterson--69654666</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a-  WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.”  Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend Candace (Candy) Peterson will talk with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible.  We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">DWmRpLLkpAs</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:35:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654666/cbr_dwmrpllkpas.mp3" length="33969069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f2167e0-3ba2-423c-bba0-34faecdc69eb/3f2167e0-3ba2-423c-bba0-34faecdc69eb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f2167e0-3ba2-423c-bba0-34faecdc69eb/3f2167e0-3ba2-423c-bba0-34faecdc69eb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/3f2167e0-3ba2-423c-bba0-34faecdc69eb/3f2167e0-3ba2-423c-bba0-34faecdc69eb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a-  WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a-  WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.”  Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend Candace (Candy) Peterson will talk with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible.  We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2124</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 66: #ThrowbackThursday THANKSGIVING Edition with Dorinda Walker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edition-with-dorinda-walker--69656842</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edi  Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 (https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/) faculty member and downright world beater. You have GOT to hear her story. Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/), what happens when your brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... I also do a tribute to Actress Gabrielle Union on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Fc85vGm0ppo</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:34:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656842/cbr_fc85vgm0ppo.mp3" length="33249069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cd750a3-c276-4c4e-9914-57273a457ff7/6cd750a3-c276-4c4e-9914-57273a457ff7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cd750a3-c276-4c4e-9914-57273a457ff7/6cd750a3-c276-4c4e-9914-57273a457ff7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6cd750a3-c276-4c4e-9914-57273a457ff7/6cd750a3-c276-4c4e-9914-57273a457ff7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edi  Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edi  Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 (https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/) faculty member and downright world beater. You have GOT to hear her story. Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/), what happens when your brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... I also do a tribute to Actress Gabrielle Union on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2079</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 65: Tech, Business &amp; Church Culture, with Gaye Arbuckle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with-gaye-arbuckle--69654648</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with-  Social media is culture soup.  Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs?  If not, just pay attention during the Thanksgiving holidays.  There is one meme that we just can’t shake.  I talk to award-winning, national recording artist, worship arts minister and entrepreneur Gaye Arbuckle about why this is.  We also talk about her being discovered by gospel legend James Cleveland, her unforgettable moment singing for two Presidents and the world’s favorite First Lady, her Instagram, feel-good gospel wake up call hashtag#GetYoNote and of course, the times we spent singing together.  Meet my sister in Christ, Gaye Arbuckle. Find out what it is like when music is at the center of your career, your ministry and entrepreneurial pursuits and how she uses social media and technology to keep it all ... well, orchestrated. It’s on Thursday’s edition of The Culture Soup Podcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7nzFvdt4TGw</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:34:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654648/cbr_7nzfvdt4tgw.mp3" length="40081197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a346614-6376-4202-9ed0-ba9968481d27/0a346614-6376-4202-9ed0-ba9968481d27.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a346614-6376-4202-9ed0-ba9968481d27/0a346614-6376-4202-9ed0-ba9968481d27.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0a346614-6376-4202-9ed0-ba9968481d27/0a346614-6376-4202-9ed0-ba9968481d27.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with-  Social media is culture soup.  Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs?  If not, just pay attention during the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with-  Social media is culture soup.  Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs?  If not, just pay attention during the Thanksgiving holidays.  There is one meme that we just can’t shake.  I talk to award-winning, national recording artist, worship arts minister and entrepreneur Gaye Arbuckle about why this is.  We also talk about her being discovered by gospel legend James Cleveland, her unforgettable moment singing for two Presidents and the world’s favorite First Lady, her Instagram, feel-good gospel wake up call hashtag#GetYoNote and of course, the times we spent singing together.  Meet my sister in Christ, Gaye Arbuckle. Find out what it is like when music is at the center of your career, your ministry and entrepreneurial pursuits and how she uses social media and technology to keep it all ... well, orchestrated. It’s on Thursday’s edition of The Culture Soup Podcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2506</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 73: Looking Into Marketing's Crystal Ball with Ian Truscott</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-73-looking-into-marketing-s-crystal-ball-with-ian-truscott--69657371</link><description><![CDATA[We've been hearing a lot of predictions about so much in business, afterall, it's that time of year, and we have a whole new decade a head of us.  What are some of the leaders in marketing saying are shifts we should lookout for moving forward?  I looked into marketing's crystal ball with Ian Truscott of Rockstar CMO on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast...and we kicked things off with a look back at how social media shifted the landscape of marketing as far back as 2007 to tee up our look ahead, , and we discussed trust and belief, authenticity, vocal annunciation and DE&amp;I.. It's streaming now. Find me and my fantastic friends anywhere great podcasts stream. #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">lKlO_aiQ2d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:35:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69657371/cbr_lklo_aiq2d4.mp3" length="1874349" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f26a2a9b-110b-4102-bf39-c6d6eb08d46d/f26a2a9b-110b-4102-bf39-c6d6eb08d46d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f26a2a9b-110b-4102-bf39-c6d6eb08d46d/f26a2a9b-110b-4102-bf39-c6d6eb08d46d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f26a2a9b-110b-4102-bf39-c6d6eb08d46d/f26a2a9b-110b-4102-bf39-c6d6eb08d46d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We've been hearing a lot of predictions about so much in business, afterall, it's that time of year, and we have a whole new decade a head of us.  What are some of the leaders in marketing saying are shifts we should lookout for moving forward?  I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've been hearing a lot of predictions about so much in business, afterall, it's that time of year, and we have a whole new decade a head of us.  What are some of the leaders in marketing saying are shifts we should lookout for moving forward?  I looked into marketing's crystal ball with Ian Truscott of Rockstar CMO on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast...and we kicked things off with a look back at how social media shifted the landscape of marketing as far back as 2007 to tee up our look ahead, , and we discussed trust and belief, authenticity, vocal annunciation and DE&amp;I.. It's streaming now. Find me and my fantastic friends anywhere great podcasts stream. #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>118</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 73: Looking into Marketing's Crystal Ball with Ian TruScott</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-73-looking-into-marketing-s-crystal-ball-with-ian-truscott--21515810</link><description><![CDATA[WHO’S READY FOR SOME MARKETING INSIGHTS AND TRENDS FROM ACROSS THE POND? Meet the editor of @rockstarcmo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcmo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcmo/)</a> @iantruscott (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iantruscott/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/iantruscott/)</a> from Great Britain. He stays on the pulse of everything cutting edge in marketing by amplifying the voices of the rockstar execs around the globe. I’ve been extremely fortunate to be featured a few times, but I want you to hear what he’s hearing from CMOs about what the new decade holds for business. He’s talking to me on Thursday’s show. Be sure to tune in! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a><br /> <br />The latest issue of RocstarCMO is here: <a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/</a> (<a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/)" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/)</a><br /> <br />The diversity issue of RockstarCMO is here: <a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/</a> (<a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/)" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/)</a><br /> <br />Ian also suggests this article from Sydni Craig-Hart here: <a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/</a> (<a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/)" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/54056360/ep-73-looking-into-marketings-crystal-ball-with-ian-truscott/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21515810/ian_truscott_tcsp_1_9_20_final.mp3" length="23098513" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>WHO’S READY FOR SOME MARKETING INSIGHTS AND TRENDS FROM ACROSS THE POND? Meet the editor of @rockstarcmo (https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcmo/) @iantruscott (https://www.instagram.com/iantruscott/) from Great Britain. He stays on the pulse of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[WHO’S READY FOR SOME MARKETING INSIGHTS AND TRENDS FROM ACROSS THE POND? Meet the editor of @rockstarcmo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcmo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/rockstarcmo/)</a> @iantruscott (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/iantruscott/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/iantruscott/)</a> from Great Britain. He stays on the pulse of everything cutting edge in marketing by amplifying the voices of the rockstar execs around the globe. I’ve been extremely fortunate to be featured a few times, but I want you to hear what he’s hearing from CMOs about what the new decade holds for business. He’s talking to me on Thursday’s show. Be sure to tune in! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a><br /> <br />The latest issue of RocstarCMO is here: <a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/</a> (<a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/)" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-future-starts-here-issue/)</a><br /> <br />The diversity issue of RockstarCMO is here: <a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/</a> (<a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/)" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/the-people-are-people-issue/)</a><br /> <br />Ian also suggests this article from Sydni Craig-Hart here: <a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/</a> (<a href="https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/)" rel="noopener">https://rockstarcmo.com/tales-from-the-tour-bus-sydni-craig-hart/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1444</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 70: #ThrowbackThursday AUTHENTICALLY SHE PT2 with Trudy Bourgeois</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-throwbackthursday-authentically-she-pt2-with-trudy-bourgeois--21318568</link><description><![CDATA[This week, as we roll into the holiday season and I take some time off, we look back at our Women's History Month series and the episode with my mentor-coach Trudy Bourgeois.  Buckle up and get ready for some real talk about how to do you the right way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53835279/ep-70-throwbackthursday-authentically-she-pt2-with-trudy-bourgeois/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:50:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21318568/throwbackthursday_coach_trudy_bourgfinal.mp3" length="41824756" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, as we roll into the holiday season and I take some time off, we look back at our Women's History Month series and the episode with my mentor-coach Trudy Bourgeois.  Buckle up and get ready for some real talk about how to do you the right way.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, as we roll into the holiday season and I take some time off, we look back at our Women's History Month series and the episode with my mentor-coach Trudy Bourgeois.  Buckle up and get ready for some real talk about how to do you the right way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2614</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 72: #ThrowbackThursday NEW YEARS Edition with Nick Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-72-throwbackthursday-new-years-edition-with-nick-nelson--21283637</link><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  I'm pleased to reach back into the crates and bring you one of my faves...Mr. Nick Nelson, the Brandprenuer himself, takes us to church on personal branding.  Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53804997/ep-72-throwbackthursday-new-years-edition-with-nick-nelson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2020 15:35:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21283637/tbt_nick_nelson_final.mp3" length="44584541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Happy New Year!  I'm pleased to reach back into the crates and bring you one of my faves...Mr. Nick Nelson, the Brandprenuer himself, takes us to church on personal branding.  Enjoy!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Happy New Year!  I'm pleased to reach back into the crates and bring you one of my faves...Mr. Nick Nelson, the Brandprenuer himself, takes us to church on personal branding.  Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2787</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 71: #ThrowbackThursday Holiday Edition with Audrey Dubois Harris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-71-throwbackthursday-holiday-edition-with-audrey-dubois-harris--21088836</link><description><![CDATA[This holiday edition celebrates music.  It's a #ThrowbackThursday, so we are taking it all the way back to the very first episode with The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano, Audrey Dubois Harris.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53610719/ep-71-throwbackthursday-holiday-edition-with-audrey-dubois-harris/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2019 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21088836/throwbackthursdayaudreydubois.mp3" length="36642898" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This holiday edition celebrates music.  It's a #ThrowbackThursday, so we are taking it all the way back to the very first episode with The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano, Audrey Dubois Harris.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This holiday edition celebrates music.  It's a #ThrowbackThursday, so we are taking it all the way back to the very first episode with The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano, Audrey Dubois Harris.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2291</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 70: Of Confessions and Transparency with Toure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-of-confessions-and-transparency-with-toure--20695388</link><description><![CDATA[SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)</a> broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and podcast host Toure! Are you ready? He’ll talk about how he is getting personal and reformatting @toureshow (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)</a>, his political-cast @democracyish (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)</a> and a new YouTube series he’s embarking on. It’s all Thursday on #theculturesouppodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53077212/ep-70-of-confessions-and-transparency-with-toure/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:52:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20695388/toure_confessions_final.mp3" length="37342562" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/) broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)</a> broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and podcast host Toure! Are you ready? He’ll talk about how he is getting personal and reformatting @toureshow (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)</a>, his political-cast @democracyish (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)</a> and a new YouTube series he’s embarking on. It’s all Thursday on #theculturesouppodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2334</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 69: Of Confessions and Transparency with Toure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-of-confessions-and-transparency-with-toure--20895070</link><description><![CDATA[SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)</a> broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and podcast host Toure! Are you ready? He’ll talk about how he is getting personal and reformatting @toureshow (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)</a>, his political-cast @democracyish (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)</a> and a new YouTube series he’s embarking on. It’s all Thursday on #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53077212/ep-69-of-confessions-and-transparency-with-toure/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20895070/toure_confessions_final.mp3" length="37329605" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/) broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[SOMETHING HUGE happened while I was preparing for the #LinkedinLIVE (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/linkedinlive/)</a> broadcast... and it is just perfect for our Culture Soup Moment as I bring back my friend author, political commentator and podcast host Toure! Are you ready? He’ll talk about how he is getting personal and reformatting @toureshow (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/toureshow/)</a>, his political-cast @democracyish (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/democracyish/)</a> and a new YouTube series he’s embarking on. It’s all Thursday on #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2334</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 68: The Coaching Corner on #LinkedInLIVE #2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedinlive-2--69654671</link><description><![CDATA[This week's show we have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru. You don’t want to miss it! Set a meeting maker.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3oL2KZPOnXU</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:21:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654671/cbr_3ol2kzponxu.mp3" length="30360237" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9b1b78eb-be0c-41a9-a8d0-dbd058dca292/9b1b78eb-be0c-41a9-a8d0-dbd058dca292.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9b1b78eb-be0c-41a9-a8d0-dbd058dca292/9b1b78eb-be0c-41a9-a8d0-dbd058dca292.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9b1b78eb-be0c-41a9-a8d0-dbd058dca292/9b1b78eb-be0c-41a9-a8d0-dbd058dca292.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's show we have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru. You don’t want to miss it! Set a meeting maker.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's show we have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru. You don’t want to miss it! Set a meeting maker.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1898</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 67: The Coaching Corner on #LinkedInLIVE: TRANSITIONS with Tristan Layfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedinlive-transitions-with-tristan-layfield--20635658</link><description><![CDATA[This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru.  You don’t want to miss it!  Set a meeting maker. <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53008917/ep-67-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedinlive-transitions-with-tristan-layfield/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:42:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20635658/thecoachingcorner_live_on_linkedin_2_final.mp3" length="30525230" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru.  You don’t want to miss it!  Set a meeting maker. 
 </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru.  You don’t want to miss it!  Set a meeting maker. <br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 68: The Coaching Corner on #LinkedInLIVE: TRANSITIONS with Tristan Layfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedinlive-transitions-with-tristan-layfield--20637021</link><description><![CDATA[This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru.  You don’t want to miss it!  Set a meeting maker. <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/53008917/ep-68-the-coaching-corner-on-linkedinlive-transitions-with-tristan-layfield/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 19:42:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20637021/thecoachingcorner_live_on_linkedin_2_final.mp3" length="30525230" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru.  You don’t want to miss it!  Set a meeting maker. 
 </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week's showwe have Tristan Layfield talking transitions and change. He’s the career and resume guru.  You don’t want to miss it!  Set a meeting maker. <br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 67: Achieving Brand Authenticity in A New Mass Market with Candace Peterson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a-new-mass-market-with-candace-peterson--20497696</link><description><![CDATA[WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.”  Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend Candace (Candy) Peterson will talk with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible.  We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/52753584/ep-67-achieving-brand-authenticity-in-a-new-mass-market-with-candace-peterson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20497696/candy_peterson_final.mp3" length="33959182" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[WOKE-WASHING.  Pink Washing. Pride-Painting. You’ve seen it in marketing and advertising, or maybe you don’t know what any of it is.  Either way, you need to tune in for the brand new episode on Thursday.  I’m talking to the global practice lead for consumer brand marketing at one of the largest communications and integrated marketing agencies in the world, FleishmanHillard.    She and her teams are on a mission to ensure that brands “don’t borrow culture.”  Holding up the banner for authenticity, my friend Candace (Candy) Peterson will talk with me about the leadership imperative and how it can have a positive impact for brands that do their homework to understand culture, align with key values and then move forward with well-thought out campaigns. It’s a heavy lift in this digital age, but it isn’t impossible.  We’ll dive into some best practices for all you marketers out there attempting to stay out of hot water. No one wants to get dragged on Twitter.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2123</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#ThrowbackThursday THANKSGIVING Edition with Dorinda Walker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edition-with-dorinda-walker--20340141</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> #Thanksgiving (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)</a> Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)</a> faculty member and downright world beater. You have GOT to hear her story. Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)</a>, what happens when your brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... I also do a tribute to Actress Gabrielle Union on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/52472656/throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edition-with-dorinda-walker/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:14:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20340141/tbt_thanksgiving_edition_2019_final.mp3" length="33242800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> #Thanksgiving (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)</a> Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)</a> faculty member and downright world beater. You have GOT to hear her story. Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)</a>, what happens when your brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... I also do a tribute to Actress Gabrielle Union on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2078</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 66: #ThrowbackThursday THANKSGIVING Edition with Dorinda Walker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edition-with-dorinda-walker--20344101</link><description><![CDATA[Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> #Thanksgiving (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)</a> Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)</a> faculty member and downright world beater. You have GOT to hear her story. Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)</a>, what happens when your brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... I also do a tribute to Actress Gabrielle Union on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/52472656/ep-66-throwbackthursday-thanksgiving-edition-with-dorinda-walker/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:14:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20344101/tbt_thanksgiving_edition_2019_final.mp3" length="33242800" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/) #Thanksgiving (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/) Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s #ThrowbackThursday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/throwbackthursday/)</a> #Thanksgiving (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/thanksgiving/)</a> Edition is my Mama’s Pick. In lieu of an editor’s pick, it is one of my most important listener’s selections: my mother! We take it back to August when I had marketing legend Dorinda Walker on the show. She is a fellow @LEAD360 (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/LEAD360/)</a> faculty member and downright world beater. You have GOT to hear her story. Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/blackwomensequalpayday/)</a>, what happens when your brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... I also do a tribute to Actress Gabrielle Union on today's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2078</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 65: Tech, Business &amp; Church Culture, with Gaye Arbuckle</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with-gaye-arbuckle--20157723</link><description><![CDATA[Social media is culture soup.  Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs?  If not, just pay attention during the Thanksgiving holidays.  There is one meme that we just can’t shake.  I talk to award-winning, national recording artist, worship arts minister and entrepreneur Gaye Arbuckle about why this is.  We also talk about her being discovered by gospel legend James Cleveland, her unforgettable moment singing for two Presidents and the world’s favorite First Lady, her Instagram, feel-good gospel wake up call hashtag#GetYoNote and of course, the times we spent singing together.  Meet my sister in Christ, Gaye Arbuckle. Find out what it is like when music is at the center of your career, your ministry and entrepreneurial pursuits and how she uses social media and technology to keep it all ... well, orchestrated. It’s on Thursday’s edition of The Culture Soup Podcast®️]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/52190381/ep-65-tech-business-church-culture-with-gaye-arbuckle/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20157723/gaye_arbuckle_final.mp3" length="40073507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Social media is culture soup.  Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs?  If not, just pay attention during the Thanksgiving holidays.  There is one meme that we just can’t shake.  I talk to award-winning,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Social media is culture soup.  Have you noticed that black church culture is extremely popular on the interwebs?  If not, just pay attention during the Thanksgiving holidays.  There is one meme that we just can’t shake.  I talk to award-winning, national recording artist, worship arts minister and entrepreneur Gaye Arbuckle about why this is.  We also talk about her being discovered by gospel legend James Cleveland, her unforgettable moment singing for two Presidents and the world’s favorite First Lady, her Instagram, feel-good gospel wake up call hashtag#GetYoNote and of course, the times we spent singing together.  Meet my sister in Christ, Gaye Arbuckle. Find out what it is like when music is at the center of your career, your ministry and entrepreneurial pursuits and how she uses social media and technology to keep it all ... well, orchestrated. It’s on Thursday’s edition of The Culture Soup Podcast®️]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2505</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 60: #ThrowThursday Anniversary Editon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-editon--69654674</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-editon  We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4p_dY1away0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 17 Nov 2019 00:00:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654674/cbr_4p_dy1away0.mp3" length="38241069" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b94c5b1b-fb74-429f-9d15-7079b6b03c73/b94c5b1b-fb74-429f-9d15-7079b6b03c73.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b94c5b1b-fb74-429f-9d15-7079b6b03c73/b94c5b1b-fb74-429f-9d15-7079b6b03c73.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/b94c5b1b-fb74-429f-9d15-7079b6b03c73/b94c5b1b-fb74-429f-9d15-7079b6b03c73.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-editon  We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-editon  We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2391</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 62: #ThrowbackThursday The Hidden Figures Episode, Nicole Lynn, Danielle Surency Jones, Andrea Wi</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-throwbackthursday-the-hidden-figures-episode-nicole-lynn-danielle-surency-jones-andrea-wi--69656848</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-62-throwbackthursday-the-hidden-figur  This #ThrowbackThursday is not only about Hidden Figures, it has a hidden gem in it.  There's news for you in this edition that includes an editor's pick harkening back to March 2019, Women's History Month.  We take a look back at the Hidden Figures event sponsored by the North Texas Black Sports Professionals Network--the first time the show recorded live...because it will happen again in a very special format.  You have to listen to find out.  Cheers!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f5RPxfJeFG4</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2019 23:33:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69656848/cbr_f5rpxfjefg4.mp3" length="49873197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06aa18fc-7d6d-4302-ab6c-219347620ff9/06aa18fc-7d6d-4302-ab6c-219347620ff9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06aa18fc-7d6d-4302-ab6c-219347620ff9/06aa18fc-7d6d-4302-ab6c-219347620ff9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/06aa18fc-7d6d-4302-ab6c-219347620ff9/06aa18fc-7d6d-4302-ab6c-219347620ff9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-62-throwbackthursday-the-hidden-figur  This #ThrowbackThursday is not only about Hidden Figures, it has a hidden gem in it.  There's news for you in this edition that includes an editor's pick...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-62-throwbackthursday-the-hidden-figur  This #ThrowbackThursday is not only about Hidden Figures, it has a hidden gem in it.  There's news for you in this edition that includes an editor's pick harkening back to March 2019, Women's History Month.  We take a look back at the Hidden Figures event sponsored by the North Texas Black Sports Professionals Network--the first time the show recorded live...because it will happen again in a very special format.  You have to listen to find out.  Cheers!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 61: Resurrecting an Iconic Beauty Brand with Teneya Gholston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-resurrecting-an-iconic-beauty-brand-with-teneya-gholston--69654670</link><description><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-61-resurrecting-an-iconic-beauty-bran  You know, one of the best ways to get to know someone is to be in the trenches with them. In this case, it was the trenches of the beauty business. If you don’t know who this is, you need to. She is the driving force behind the revival of one of the most iconic brands in black beauty culture, and I’m proud to say that I got a piece of that action. My former agency took the brand onto the pages of Essence and Sophisticates and also onto social media back in 2008, one of the first multicultural hair care brands to venture onto Twitter and Facebook. But we needed a great product to share. Teneya Gholston ensured that. Thursday, you’ll hear a couple of girlfriends chopping it up about the beauty business and what it took to resurrect @cremeofnature (https://www.instagram.com/cremeofnature/) from a nearly certain gloomy fate. Teneya is a Sr. Director of Marketing at Revlon, but she isn’t just your run-of-the-mill corporate type. She used her talent as a stylist in the salons, learned the corporate ways of business and has parlayed that in to an incredible and award-winning career. I’m blessed to call her former client and friend, and she puts the BOSS in #bossbabe (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabe/). OH, and we’ll giveaway some products too! Tune in Thursday, and be certain to tell a friend. #tech (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/) #culture (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/) #business (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/) #theculturesouppodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">Au6aEIiuvM8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2019 23:31:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654670/cbr_au6aeiiuvm8.mp3" length="36529197" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fb3ca09a-e57d-4173-ae20-7f776e9023b9/fb3ca09a-e57d-4173-ae20-7f776e9023b9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fb3ca09a-e57d-4173-ae20-7f776e9023b9/fb3ca09a-e57d-4173-ae20-7f776e9023b9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fb3ca09a-e57d-4173-ae20-7f776e9023b9/fb3ca09a-e57d-4173-ae20-7f776e9023b9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-61-resurrecting-an-iconic-beauty-bran  You know, one of the best ways to get to know someone is to be in the trenches with them. In this case, it was the trenches of the beauty business. If you don’t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Source: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10917884/ep-61-resurrecting-an-iconic-beauty-bran  You know, one of the best ways to get to know someone is to be in the trenches with them. In this case, it was the trenches of the beauty business. If you don’t know who this is, you need to. She is the driving force behind the revival of one of the most iconic brands in black beauty culture, and I’m proud to say that I got a piece of that action. My former agency took the brand onto the pages of Essence and Sophisticates and also onto social media back in 2008, one of the first multicultural hair care brands to venture onto Twitter and Facebook. But we needed a great product to share. Teneya Gholston ensured that. Thursday, you’ll hear a couple of girlfriends chopping it up about the beauty business and what it took to resurrect @cremeofnature (https://www.instagram.com/cremeofnature/) from a nearly certain gloomy fate. Teneya is a Sr. Director of Marketing at Revlon, but she isn’t just your run-of-the-mill corporate type. She used her talent as a stylist in the salons, learned the corporate ways of business and has parlayed that in to an incredible and award-winning career. I’m blessed to call her former client and friend, and she puts the BOSS in #bossbabe (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabe/). OH, and we’ll giveaway some products too! Tune in Thursday, and be certain to tell a friend. #tech (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/) #culture (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/) #business (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/) #theculturesouppodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2284</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 64: Do You Know the Power of  Your Influence and Your Dollar? with Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-do-you-know-the-power-of-your-influence-and-your-dollar-with-cheryl-grace--20029893</link><description><![CDATA[If we can deplete supplies of chicken sandwiches and clear the shelves of sweet potato pies, what would happen if we withheld our influence and dollars? We could kill industries, but we are too busy consuming to know it. Nielsen SVP Cheryl Grace joins me on Thursday’s show to talk black influence and the black dollar. Tune in for our regular edition wherever fine podcasts drop. Oh, and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY REV RUN!  The show wouldn't have a name if it weren't for the keynote that happened where he was a prime subject of discussion! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/51933475/ep-64-do-you-know-the-power-of-your-influence-and-your-dollar-with-cheryl-grace/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20029893/ep_64_black_dollar_cheryl_grace_final.mp3" length="42281586" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If we can deplete supplies of chicken sandwiches and clear the shelves of sweet potato pies, what would happen if we withheld our influence and dollars? We could kill industries, but we are too busy consuming to know it. Nielsen SVP Cheryl Grace joins...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If we can deplete supplies of chicken sandwiches and clear the shelves of sweet potato pies, what would happen if we withheld our influence and dollars? We could kill industries, but we are too busy consuming to know it. Nielsen SVP Cheryl Grace joins me on Thursday’s show to talk black influence and the black dollar. Tune in for our regular edition wherever fine podcasts drop. Oh, and HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY REV RUN!  The show wouldn't have a name if it weren't for the keynote that happened where he was a prime subject of discussion! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2643</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>#LinkedinLIVE #TCSPCoachingCorner Premiere Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/linkedinlive-tcspcoachingcorner-premiere-episode--19997380</link><description><![CDATA[Well, it's a wrap.  We went live for the first time on LinkedIn with the Coaching Corner Episode, and by all accounts, it was good.  A little snag with audio, but you won't know of it here.  We peel back the onion on personal branding.  Listen in... and my friend Shannon Lanier from CW39 in Houston joined.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/51846842/linkedinlive-tcspcoachingcorner-premiere-episode/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:38:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19997380/tcsp_the_coaching_corner_live_in_linkedin.mp3" length="30918529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Well, it's a wrap.  We went live for the first time on LinkedIn with the Coaching Corner Episode, and by all accounts, it was good.  A little snag with audio, but you won't know of it here.  We peel back the onion on personal branding.  Listen in......</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Well, it's a wrap.  We went live for the first time on LinkedIn with the Coaching Corner Episode, and by all accounts, it was good.  A little snag with audio, but you won't know of it here.  We peel back the onion on personal branding.  Listen in... and my friend Shannon Lanier from CW39 in Houston joined.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1933</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive,tcspcoachingcorner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 63: #LinkedinLIVE #TCSPCoachingCorner Premiere Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-linkedinlive-tcspcoachingcorner-premiere-episode--20003750</link><description><![CDATA[Well, it's a wrap.  We went live for the first time on LinkedIn with the Coaching Corner Episode, and by all accounts, it was good.  A little snag with audio, but you won't know of it here.  We peel back the onion on personal branding.  Listen in... and my friend Shannon Lanier from CW39 in Houston joined.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/51846842/ep-63-linkedinlive-tcspcoachingcorner-premiere-episode/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:38:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20003750/tcsp_the_coaching_corner_live_in_linkedin.mp3" length="30918529" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Well, it's a wrap.  We went live for the first time on LinkedIn with the Coaching Corner Episode, and by all accounts, it was good.  A little snag with audio, but you won't know of it here.  We peel back the onion on personal branding.  Listen in......</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Well, it's a wrap.  We went live for the first time on LinkedIn with the Coaching Corner Episode, and by all accounts, it was good.  A little snag with audio, but you won't know of it here.  We peel back the onion on personal branding.  Listen in... and my friend Shannon Lanier from CW39 in Houston joined.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1933</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>linkedinlive,tcspcoachingcorner</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 62: #ThrowbackThursday The Hidden Figures Episode, Nicole Lynn, Danielle Surency Jones, Andrea Wilson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-throwbackthursday-the-hidden-figures-episode-nicole-lynn-danielle-surency-jones-andrea-wilson--19901865</link><description><![CDATA[This #ThrowbackThursday is not only about Hidden Figures, it has a hidden gem in it.  There's news for you in this edition that includes an editor's pick harkening back to March 2019, Women's History Month.  We take a look back at the Hidden Figures event sponsored by the North Texas Black Sports Professionals Network--the first time the show recorded live...because it will happen again in a very special format.  You have to listen to find out.  Cheers!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/51619303/ep-62-throwbackthursday-the-hidden-figures-episode-nicole-lynn-danielle-surency-jones-andrea-wilson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19901865/throwbackthursday_linkedinlive_announcement_hidden_figures.mp3" length="49862947" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This #ThrowbackThursday is not only about Hidden Figures, it has a hidden gem in it.  There's news for you in this edition that includes an editor's pick harkening back to March 2019, Women's History Month.  We take a look back at the Hidden Figures...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This #ThrowbackThursday is not only about Hidden Figures, it has a hidden gem in it.  There's news for you in this edition that includes an editor's pick harkening back to March 2019, Women's History Month.  We take a look back at the Hidden Figures event sponsored by the North Texas Black Sports Professionals Network--the first time the show recorded live...because it will happen again in a very special format.  You have to listen to find out.  Cheers!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3117</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 61: Resurrecting an Iconic Beauty Brand with Teneya Gholston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-resurrecting-an-iconic-beauty-brand-with-teneya-gholston--19781860</link><description><![CDATA[You know, one of the best ways to get to know someone is to be in the trenches with them. In this case, it was the trenches of the beauty business. If you don’t know who this is, you need to. She is the driving force behind the revival of one of the most iconic brands in black beauty culture, and I’m proud to say that I got a piece of that action. My former agency took the brand onto the pages of Essence and Sophisticates and also onto social media back in 2008, one of the first multicultural hair care brands to venture onto Twitter and Facebook. But we needed a great product to share. Teneya Gholston ensured that. Thursday, you’ll hear a couple of girlfriends chopping it up about the beauty business and what it took to resurrect @cremeofnature (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cremeofnature/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/cremeofnature/)</a> from a nearly certain gloomy fate. Teneya is a Sr. Director of Marketing at Revlon, but she isn’t just your run-of-the-mill corporate type. She used her talent as a stylist in the salons, learned the corporate ways of business and has parlayed that in to an incredible and award-winning career. I’m blessed to call her former client and friend, and she puts the BOSS in #bossbabe (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabe/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabe/)</a>. OH, and we’ll giveaway some products too! Tune in Thursday, and be certain to tell a friend. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/51280236/ep-61-resurrecting-an-iconic-beauty-brand-with-teneya-gholston/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19781860/teneya_gholston_final.mp3" length="36523780" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You know, one of the best ways to get to know someone is to be in the trenches with them. In this case, it was the trenches of the beauty business. If you don’t know who this is, you need to. She is the driving force behind the revival of one of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You know, one of the best ways to get to know someone is to be in the trenches with them. In this case, it was the trenches of the beauty business. If you don’t know who this is, you need to. She is the driving force behind the revival of one of the most iconic brands in black beauty culture, and I’m proud to say that I got a piece of that action. My former agency took the brand onto the pages of Essence and Sophisticates and also onto social media back in 2008, one of the first multicultural hair care brands to venture onto Twitter and Facebook. But we needed a great product to share. Teneya Gholston ensured that. Thursday, you’ll hear a couple of girlfriends chopping it up about the beauty business and what it took to resurrect @cremeofnature (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cremeofnature/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/cremeofnature/)</a> from a nearly certain gloomy fate. Teneya is a Sr. Director of Marketing at Revlon, but she isn’t just your run-of-the-mill corporate type. She used her talent as a stylist in the salons, learned the corporate ways of business and has parlayed that in to an incredible and award-winning career. I’m blessed to call her former client and friend, and she puts the BOSS in #bossbabe (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabe/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bossbabe/)</a>. OH, and we’ll giveaway some products too! Tune in Thursday, and be certain to tell a friend. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2283</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 60: #ThrowThursday Anniversary Edition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-edition--19901864</link><description><![CDATA[We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/50930097/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-edition/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19901864/throwbackthursdayanniversary_show_final.mp3" length="38232397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2390</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 60: #ThrowThursday Anniversary Editon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-editon--19663333</link><description><![CDATA[We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/50930097/ep-60-throwthursday-anniversary-editon/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19663333/throwbackthursdayanniversary_show_final.mp3" length="38232397" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are still celebrating the podcast's birthday!  I'm going get some gluten free cake!  So I'm re-racking one of the most downloaded episodes of all time, and you may be surprised at which one it is.  Happy listening!  Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2390</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 59: Do you know what today is?  It's our Anniversary!  (Surprise BONUS Episode)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-59-do-you-know-what-today-is-it-s-our-anniversary-surprise-bonus-episode--19642334</link><description><![CDATA[It's hard to believe that we just made a lap around the sun in the name of tech, culture and business, but we have!  Walk down memory lane with me and listen to a surprise guest...our first true reprise...who is also celebrating an anniversary.  Who could it be? You'll have to listen to know.  Happy Wednesday, and surprise!!  A bonus episode is here...Turn UP!  Thank you for making us one of the top business podcasts on Apple Podcasts in the U.S. and internationally.  We couldn't have done it without you.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/50929537/ep-59-do-you-know-what-today-is-its-our-anniversary-surprise-bonus-episode/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19642334/anniversary_bonus_episode_5_final.mp3" length="34503783" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It's hard to believe that we just made a lap around the sun in the name of tech, culture and business, but we have!  Walk down memory lane with me and listen to a surprise guest...our first true reprise...who is also celebrating an anniversary.  Who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It's hard to believe that we just made a lap around the sun in the name of tech, culture and business, but we have!  Walk down memory lane with me and listen to a surprise guest...our first true reprise...who is also celebrating an anniversary.  Who could it be? You'll have to listen to know.  Happy Wednesday, and surprise!!  A bonus episode is here...Turn UP!  Thank you for making us one of the top business podcasts on Apple Podcasts in the U.S. and internationally.  We couldn't have done it without you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2157</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 58: Vegan Sexy Cool with Jacque Reid</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid--19546028</link><description><![CDATA[Who is ready to go all in on the vegan lifestyle?  I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid.  It's more than just a diet.  You need to hear this.  Eat better, do better....feel better.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/50625146/ep-58-vegan-sexy-cool-with-jacque-reid/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19546028/jacque_reid_final.mp3" length="34891649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Who is ready to go all in on the vegan lifestyle?  I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid.  It's more than just a diet.  You need to hear this.  Eat better, do better....feel better.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Who is ready to go all in on the vegan lifestyle?  I talk to one of the gurus out there, TV and Radio journalist Jacque Reid.  It's more than just a diet.  You need to hear this.  Eat better, do better....feel better.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2181</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 57: The Human Genome Makes Us All the Same with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-57-the-human-genome-makes-us-all-the-same-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr--19433926</link><description><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br />span.s1 {font: 12.0px '.Apple Color Emoji UI'}<br /><br />I had the extraordinary privilege of chatting it up with this amazing man this morning, Harvard professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr, the foremost *anyone* on culture, ancestry and black heritage. Yes, he is a friend! But I was a fan first, having cited his writings throughout my masters theses back in 1995. Today, I got to have a conversation with him for The Culture Soup Podcast®️. I hope you will tune in on Thursday to hear us chop it up about one of my favorite topics—- how the human genome makes all the same and some of the cultural traditions and beliefs that may have ya thinking otherwise or even thinking we might be more this than that. Chances are, there is more of something else in you than you originally thought! Finding Your a Roots is airing through 2020 on @PBS every Tuesday night beginning this week. Check your local listings, and subscribe to The Culture Soup Podcast®️. It streams wherever fine podcasts are available. #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/49730566/ep-57-the-human-genome-makes-us-all-the-same-with-dr-henry-louis-gates-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19433926/dr_gates_final.mp3" length="37570350" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}
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I had the extraordinary privilege of chatting it up with this amazing man this morning, Harvard professor Dr. Henry...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br />span.s1 {font: 12.0px '.Apple Color Emoji UI'}<br /><br />I had the extraordinary privilege of chatting it up with this amazing man this morning, Harvard professor Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr, the foremost *anyone* on culture, ancestry and black heritage. Yes, he is a friend! But I was a fan first, having cited his writings throughout my masters theses back in 1995. Today, I got to have a conversation with him for The Culture Soup Podcast®️. I hope you will tune in on Thursday to hear us chop it up about one of my favorite topics—- how the human genome makes all the same and some of the cultural traditions and beliefs that may have ya thinking otherwise or even thinking we might be more this than that. Chances are, there is more of something else in you than you originally thought! Finding Your a Roots is airing through 2020 on @PBS every Tuesday night beginning this week. Check your local listings, and subscribe to The Culture Soup Podcast®️. It streams wherever fine podcasts are available. #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2349</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 56: #TakeMeBackTuesday: Writing Your Own Ticket with Toure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-takemebacktuesday-writing-your-own-ticket-with-toure--19397484</link><description><![CDATA[In celebration of the fact that Toure just signed NSC Group to manage his speaking and other paid appearances, and because he drops Dr Henry Louis Gates, Jr's name a round a bit, I'm re-racking episode 46.  Great nuggets here about the writing process and how to hack writer's block.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/49730568/ep-56-takemebacktuesday-writing-your-own-ticket-with-toure/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19397484/toure_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="30788126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In celebration of the fact that Toure just signed NSC Group to manage his speaking and other paid appearances, and because he drops Dr Henry Louis Gates, Jr's name a round a bit, I'm re-racking episode 46.  Great nuggets here about the writing process...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In celebration of the fact that Toure just signed NSC Group to manage his speaking and other paid appearances, and because he drops Dr Henry Louis Gates, Jr's name a round a bit, I'm re-racking episode 46.  Great nuggets here about the writing process and how to hack writer's block.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1925</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>takemebacktuesday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 55: Using the Internet to Provide Access to Information that Can Heal You with Coach Gessie Thompson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-using-the-internet-to-provide-access-to-information-that-can-heal-you-with-coach-gessie-thompson--19341647</link><description><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />Whew... my sisters, we deal with a lot, don’t we? Turns out the stress of being a double-outsider  on the job (Catalyst)  has a physical impact on our health, and if that isn’t enough, even some of our beauty and eating habits habits are impacting our well being. Coach Gessie is on a crusade to inform women of everything that’s ailing them thanks to the power of the Internet, and she is kicking up enough dust to get the attention of national media outlets consistently. What is her why? She’s lived out the worst of the health effects stemming from out of control fibroids. Hear her amazing story of overcoming and learning better. Now she is sharing with other women. You don’t want to miss this and a special tribute to Botham Jean...and a bit of commentary from yours truly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/49592791/ep-55-using-the-internet-to-provide-access-to-information-that-can-heal-you-with-coach-gessie-thompson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:35:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19341647/coach_gessie_final.mp3" length="48317334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}

Whew... my sisters, we deal with a lot, don’t we? Turns out the stress of being a double-outsider  on the job (Catalyst)  has a physical impact on our health, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />Whew... my sisters, we deal with a lot, don’t we? Turns out the stress of being a double-outsider  on the job (Catalyst)  has a physical impact on our health, and if that isn’t enough, even some of our beauty and eating habits habits are impacting our well being. Coach Gessie is on a crusade to inform women of everything that’s ailing them thanks to the power of the Internet, and she is kicking up enough dust to get the attention of national media outlets consistently. What is her why? She’s lived out the worst of the health effects stemming from out of control fibroids. Hear her amazing story of overcoming and learning better. Now she is sharing with other women. You don’t want to miss this and a special tribute to Botham Jean...and a bit of commentary from yours truly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3020</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 55: The Culture Soup Podcast with Coach Gessie TEASEr</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-coach-gessie-teaser--69654658</link><description><![CDATA[Whew... my sisters, we deal with a lot, don’t we? Turns out the stress of being a double-outsider has a physical impact on our health, and if that isn’t enough, even some of our beauty habits are impacting our well being. Coach Gessie is on a crusade to inform women of everything that’s ailing them thanks to the power of the Internet, and she is kicking up enough dust to get the attention of national media outlets consistently.  What is her why?  She’s lived out the worst of the health effects stemming from out of control fibroids. Hear her amazing story of overcoming and learning better. Now she is sharing with other women. You don’t want to miss this! #tech #culture #beauty @coachgessie @theculturesoup]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0-H1zfW0pSo</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 03:35:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654658/cbr_0_h1zfw0pso.mp3" length="2631981" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02804592-265e-4f78-a984-3a9b39ea5964/02804592-265e-4f78-a984-3a9b39ea5964.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02804592-265e-4f78-a984-3a9b39ea5964/02804592-265e-4f78-a984-3a9b39ea5964.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/02804592-265e-4f78-a984-3a9b39ea5964/02804592-265e-4f78-a984-3a9b39ea5964.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whew... my sisters, we deal with a lot, don’t we? Turns out the stress of being a double-outsider has a physical impact on our health, and if that isn’t enough, even some of our beauty habits are impacting our well being. Coach Gessie is on a crusade...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whew... my sisters, we deal with a lot, don’t we? Turns out the stress of being a double-outsider has a physical impact on our health, and if that isn’t enough, even some of our beauty habits are impacting our well being. Coach Gessie is on a crusade to inform women of everything that’s ailing them thanks to the power of the Internet, and she is kicking up enough dust to get the attention of national media outlets consistently.  What is her why?  She’s lived out the worst of the health effects stemming from out of control fibroids. Hear her amazing story of overcoming and learning better. Now she is sharing with other women. You don’t want to miss this! #tech #culture #beauty @coachgessie @theculturesoup]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>165</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 54: The Basics of Creating Raving, Loyal Fans Online with Lamar Tyler</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-the-basics-of-creating-raving-loyal-fans-online-with-lamar-tyler--19263841</link><description><![CDATA[When Lamar Tyler sets his mind to something, it gets done, let me tell you! When I first met him and his lovely wife Ronnie, I was extremely impressed.  Let me first say that the bloggers of today are not cut from the same cloth as the ones my teams first worked with in 2008...I’m talking about Lamar and Ronnie, Patrice Yursik, aka Afrobella, Luvvie Ajayi...I think you follow me.  These bloggers weren’t just “bloggers”—they were true, business-minded, digital media Svengalis.  Proof? Look at them now.  They continually built more, and you know them ALL by first name.  Lamar has truly carved out an incredible niche and has an on-fire, online community with a cult-like feel—because he delivers value at every-last-turn.  I joke social media is a drug (that soup is laced]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/49334947/ep-54-the-basics-of-creating-raving-loyal-fans-online-with-lamar-tyler/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:17:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263841/lamar_tyler_final.mp3" length="33567554" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Lamar Tyler sets his mind to something, it gets done, let me tell you! When I first met him and his lovely wife Ronnie, I was extremely impressed.  Let me first say that the bloggers of today are not cut from the same cloth as the ones my teams...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Lamar Tyler sets his mind to something, it gets done, let me tell you! When I first met him and his lovely wife Ronnie, I was extremely impressed.  Let me first say that the bloggers of today are not cut from the same cloth as the ones my teams first worked with in 2008...I’m talking about Lamar and Ronnie, Patrice Yursik, aka Afrobella, Luvvie Ajayi...I think you follow me.  These bloggers weren’t just “bloggers”—they were true, business-minded, digital media Svengalis.  Proof? Look at them now.  They continually built more, and you know them ALL by first name.  Lamar has truly carved out an incredible niche and has an on-fire, online community with a cult-like feel—because he delivers value at every-last-turn.  I joke social media is a drug (that soup is laced]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2098</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 53: Of Easter and The Internet with Munson Steed</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-of-easter-and-the-internet-with-munson-steed--19157667</link><description><![CDATA[t’s Easter, ya’ll! Especially when it comes to the resurgence and resurrection of black media in the digital age. The Internet has breathed new life into some of the older names in the media landscape and given birth to the younger players in the game. But you need to know strategy to survive, according to Rolling Out publisher and media titan Munson Steed. And these consumers are on the hunt for the good stuff. If you can produce great content on the many platforms where they frequent and socialize it he says, you can win. Sage advice from one of the best in the business, on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️. It airs Thursday wherever fine Podcasts stream. Download, share and tell a friend! We are now #11 on Apple Podcasts’ Business/Entrepreneurship Category and rolling strong into our year anniversary!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/49098775/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 23:53:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19157667/munson_steed_final.mp3" length="34122604" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>t’s Easter, ya’ll! Especially when it comes to the resurgence and resurrection of black media in the digital age. The Internet has breathed new life into some of the older names in the media landscape and given birth to the younger players in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[t’s Easter, ya’ll! Especially when it comes to the resurgence and resurrection of black media in the digital age. The Internet has breathed new life into some of the older names in the media landscape and given birth to the younger players in the game. But you need to know strategy to survive, according to Rolling Out publisher and media titan Munson Steed. And these consumers are on the hunt for the good stuff. If you can produce great content on the many platforms where they frequent and socialize it he says, you can win. Sage advice from one of the best in the business, on the next episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️. It airs Thursday wherever fine Podcasts stream. Download, share and tell a friend! We are now #11 on Apple Podcasts’ Business/Entrepreneurship Category and rolling strong into our year anniversary!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2133</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 52: Wanna Get Away? with Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-wanna-get-away-with-calvin-l-butts-jr-and-carrington-m-carter--19075645</link><description><![CDATA[LIFE’S A BEACH... or it's a cabin in the mountains if you are my new friends Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter of East Chop Capital.  They are investing in real estate in some of the hottest vacation venues on the east coast, and business is booming!  They are putting the human touch back into the popular AirBnB model, and their properties are some of the hottest tickets in town—if your town is Martha’s Vineyard, The Pocono Mountains or Hilton Head and before long, Belize.  The Getaway Society blends tech, culture and business, and how they came together to make this happen is simply a divine connection.  You see, Calvin is an angel investor.  You’ll want to hear more about their ventures, advice on how to attract investors like him, and why real estate is an incredible area to invest in on Thursday’s episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/48820642/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19075645/east_chop_investors_final.mp3" length="36119613" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>LIFE’S A BEACH... or it's a cabin in the mountains if you are my new friends Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter of East Chop Capital.  They are investing in real estate in some of the hottest vacation venues on the east coast, and business...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[LIFE’S A BEACH... or it's a cabin in the mountains if you are my new friends Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter of East Chop Capital.  They are investing in real estate in some of the hottest vacation venues on the east coast, and business is booming!  They are putting the human touch back into the popular AirBnB model, and their properties are some of the hottest tickets in town—if your town is Martha’s Vineyard, The Pocono Mountains or Hilton Head and before long, Belize.  The Getaway Society blends tech, culture and business, and how they came together to make this happen is simply a divine connection.  You see, Calvin is an angel investor.  You’ll want to hear more about their ventures, advice on how to attract investors like him, and why real estate is an incredible area to invest in on Thursday’s episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2258</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 52: Wanna Get Away? With Calvin L. Butts, Jr &amp; Carrington M. Carter TEASER</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-52-wanna-get-away-with-calvin-l-butts-jr-carrington-m-carter-teaser--69654661</link><description><![CDATA[When tech, culture and business collide off the coast of Boston, it’s magical.  Of course I’m talking about Martha’s Vineyard, and the fact that the men of East Chop Capital are literally capitalizing on it, is in itself magical.  You’ll need to listen to Thursday’s episode to find out how Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter are seizing a key moment in time where tech is enabling an incredible business opportunity in some of the hottest culture centers and vacation spots in the U.S. and overseas.  The Culture Soup Podcaststreams whereever fine podcasts live. Download and tell a friend to subscribe today. #tech #business #culture @getawaysociety @carringtonmcartee @jusbucb]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">AjX9kcOLwww</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 03:15:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654661/cbr_ajx9kcolwww.mp3" length="3005229" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1add8e2c-4eb0-404c-b223-67428c172ae0/1add8e2c-4eb0-404c-b223-67428c172ae0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1add8e2c-4eb0-404c-b223-67428c172ae0/1add8e2c-4eb0-404c-b223-67428c172ae0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/1add8e2c-4eb0-404c-b223-67428c172ae0/1add8e2c-4eb0-404c-b223-67428c172ae0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When tech, culture and business collide off the coast of Boston, it’s magical.  Of course I’m talking about Martha’s Vineyard, and the fact that the men of East Chop Capital are literally capitalizing on it, is in itself magical.  You’ll need to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When tech, culture and business collide off the coast of Boston, it’s magical.  Of course I’m talking about Martha’s Vineyard, and the fact that the men of East Chop Capital are literally capitalizing on it, is in itself magical.  You’ll need to listen to Thursday’s episode to find out how Calvin L. Butts, Jr. and Carrington M. Carter are seizing a key moment in time where tech is enabling an incredible business opportunity in some of the hottest culture centers and vacation spots in the U.S. and overseas.  The Culture Soup Podcaststreams whereever fine podcasts live. Download and tell a friend to subscribe today. #tech #business #culture @getawaysociety @carringtonmcartee @jusbucb]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>188</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 51: #TakeMeBackTuesday: The Coaching Corner, #3 with L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-51-takemebacktuesday-the-coaching-corner-3-with-l-michelle-smith--19141101</link><description><![CDATA[I'm off today.  I'm still celebrating my birthday, but I wanted to take you back to one of my favorite episodes where a listener volunteered for laser coaching.  We also shared a replay of the Women's Opera Network webinar on networking.  A rich discussion on both ends.  Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/48783415/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 20:12:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141101/ep_51_takemebacktuesday_the_coaching_corner_with_l_michelle_smith_final.mp3" length="50445164" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I'm off today.  I'm still celebrating my birthday, but I wanted to take you back to one of my favorite episodes where a listener volunteered for laser coaching.  We also shared a replay of the Women's Opera Network webinar on networking.  A rich...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I'm off today.  I'm still celebrating my birthday, but I wanted to take you back to one of my favorite episodes where a listener volunteered for laser coaching.  We also shared a replay of the Women's Opera Network webinar on networking.  A rich discussion on both ends.  Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3153</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>takemebacktuesday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 50: Change Happens from the Inside Out, with Jeffrey L. Bowman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-50-change-happens-from-the-inside-out-with-jeffrey-l-bowman--19017477</link><description><![CDATA[THIS IS META. Listen, this won’t be your surface conversation about D&I. This brother goes deep... and only the businesses who are serious about real change will even begin to understand where he’s coming from and how he is activating for real change. @jeffreylbowman and I see eye-to-eye on several things, and that is that real change starts from the inside out. Find out how his journey as a tech founder is placing squarely on the frontlines of tackling this age-old problem. #tech #culture #business<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/48623266/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 22:29:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19017477/jeffrey_bowman_final.mp3" length="33603081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>THIS IS META. Listen, this won’t be your surface conversation about D&amp;I. This brother goes deep... and only the businesses who are serious about real change will even begin to understand where he’s coming from and how he is activating for real change....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[THIS IS META. Listen, this won’t be your surface conversation about D&I. This brother goes deep... and only the businesses who are serious about real change will even begin to understand where he’s coming from and how he is activating for real change. @jeffreylbowman and I see eye-to-eye on several things, and that is that real change starts from the inside out. Find out how his journey as a tech founder is placing squarely on the frontlines of tackling this age-old problem. #tech #culture #business<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2101</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 49: Protected By Purpose with Dorinda Walker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-protected-by-purpose-with-dorinda-walker--19141092</link><description><![CDATA[Completely geeked to have this marketing legend on the show—fellow LEAD360 faculty member and downright world beater, Dorinda Walker. You have GOT to hear her story.  Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday, what happens when you brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... on tomorrow’s episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️!  Welcome to all my new listeners! #tech #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/48375624/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:26:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141092/ep_49_dorinda_walker_final.mp3" length="33274565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Completely geeked to have this marketing legend on the show—fellow LEAD360 faculty member and downright world beater, Dorinda Walker. You have GOT to hear her story.  Talk about unprecedented resilience! 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Welcome to all my new listeners! #tech #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 49: Protected By Purpose with Dorinda Walker</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-49-protected-by-purpose-with-dorinda-walker--18949118</link><description><![CDATA[Completely geeked to have this marketing legend on the show—fellow LEAD360 faculty member and downright world beater, Dorinda Walker. You have GOT to hear her story.  Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday, what happens when you brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... on tomorrow’s episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️!  Welcome to all my new listeners! #tech #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/48375624/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:26:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18949118/ep_49_dorinda_walker_final.mp3" length="33274565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Completely geeked to have this marketing legend on the show—fellow LEAD360 faculty member and downright world beater, Dorinda Walker. You have GOT to hear her story.  Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Completely geeked to have this marketing legend on the show—fellow LEAD360 faculty member and downright world beater, Dorinda Walker. You have GOT to hear her story.  Talk about unprecedented resilience! It was a joy to discuss #blackwomensequalpayday, what happens when you brand shines too brightly for your employer and what really needs to happen at companies to ensure equity and inclusion... on tomorrow’s episode of The Culture Soup Podcast®️!  Welcome to all my new listeners! #tech #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 48: #ThrowbackThursday: Writing, Speaking and Inspiring With Valorie Burton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-48-throwbackthursday-writing-speaking-and-inspiring-with-valorie-burton--19236842</link><description><![CDATA[This week, I dig into the crates to uncover a gem of a conversation between me and my girlfriend Valorie Burton.  It's a throwback to Ep 17 in February.  It's worth a revisit as you read her new book It's About Time: Placing the Meaningful Over the Urgent.  Enjoy!]]></description><guid 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I’m talking about]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 47: The NABJ Episode: A Lesson in Personal Branding from a Journalist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-the-nabj-episode-a-lesson-in-personal-branding-from-a-journalist--19141090</link><description><![CDATA[He’s a “Daddy on Duty 365” by day and a TV news anchor by night.  I’m talking about]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47902971/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141090/shannon_lanier_the_nabj_episode_final.mp3" length="27123878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>He’s a “Daddy on Duty 365” by day and a TV news anchor by night.  I’m talking about</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[He’s a “Daddy on Duty 365” by day and a TV news anchor by night.  I’m talking about]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 47: The NABJ Episode: A Lesson in Personal Branding from a Journalist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-47-the-nabj-episode-a-lesson-in-personal-branding-from-a-journalist--18823012</link><description><![CDATA[He’s a “Daddy on Duty 365” by day and a TV news anchor by night.  I’m talking about]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47902971/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18823012/shannon_lanier_the_nabj_episode_final.mp3" length="27123878" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>He’s a “Daddy on Duty 365” by day and a TV news anchor by night.  I’m talking about</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[He’s a “Daddy on Duty 365” by day and a TV news anchor by night.  I’m talking about]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 46: The Coaching Corner #4 with L. 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This is a rebroadcast of this #30MinuteMentor Masterclass which aired a few weeks ago. The video is on-demand at The30MinuteMentor.com.  JIt is based on my recent Black Enterprise Magazine article, “Dear Sis,” which has been picked up and republished across multiple outlets.  But we go a bit deeper.  Hear more about my successes and fast fails.  Register for the on demand video here: <a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47846532/ep-46-the-coaching-corner-4-with-l-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236834/ep_46_the_coaching_corner_4.mp3" length="44876694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I started my first agency with only two paychecks in the bank.  That was my capital.  Laughable to some, but I wasn’t even certain that I wanted to start a business. I “fell” into entreprenuership after deciding to freelance. I’d made VP before the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I started my first agency with only two paychecks in the bank.  That was my capital.  Laughable to some, but I wasn’t even certain that I wanted to start a business. I “fell” into entreprenuership after deciding to freelance. I’d made VP before the age of 30.  I was young. Why not? In short order, my staff and I would celebrate reaching our million dollar milestone. We weathered some storms too.  In fact, when the recession hit, I didn’t take a paycheck for an entire year to avoid layoffs.  (But that’s another leadership story for another post.)  In business, I’ve lived it.  So what does it take to get more clients fast for your service-oriented business?   ✅ Consistency ✅ Innovation ✅ Speed ✅ Diversification ✅ Systems ✅ Determination  All good on strategy, LMS, you say, but what about the tactics?  We’ll get into that.  This is a rebroadcast of this #30MinuteMentor Masterclass which aired a few weeks ago. The video is on-demand at The30MinuteMentor.com.  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Laughable to some, but I wasn’t even certain that I wanted to start a business. I “fell” into entreprenuership after deciding to freelance. I’d made VP before the age of 30.  I was young. Why not? In short order, my staff and I would celebrate reaching our million dollar milestone. We weathered some storms too.  In fact, when the recession hit, I didn’t take a paycheck for an entire year to avoid layoffs.  (But that’s another leadership story for another post.)  In business, I’ve lived it.  So what does it take to get more clients fast for your service-oriented business?   ✅ Consistency ✅ Innovation ✅ Speed ✅ Diversification ✅ Systems ✅ Determination  All good on strategy, LMS, you say, but what about the tactics?  We’ll get into that.  This is a rebroadcast of this #30MinuteMentor Masterclass which aired a few weeks ago. The video is on-demand at The30MinuteMentor.com.  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This is a rebroadcast of this #30MinuteMentor Masterclass which aired a few weeks ago. The video is on-demand at The30MinuteMentor.com.  JIt is based on my recent Black Enterprise Magazine article, “Dear Sis,” which has been picked up and republished across multiple outlets.  But we go a bit deeper.  Hear more about my successes and fast fails.  Register for the on demand video here: <a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 46: The Coaching Corner #4 with L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-the-coaching-corner-4-with-l-michelle-smith--18803791</link><description><![CDATA[I started my first agency with only two paychecks in the bank.  That was my capital.  Laughable to some, but I wasn’t even certain that I wanted to start a business. I “fell” into entreprenuership after deciding to freelance. I’d made VP before the age of 30.  I was young. Why not? In short order, my staff and I would celebrate reaching our million dollar milestone. We weathered some storms too.  In fact, when the recession hit, I didn’t take a paycheck for an entire year to avoid layoffs.  (But that’s another leadership story for another post.)  In business, I’ve lived it.  So what does it take to get more clients fast for your service-oriented business?   ✅ Consistency ✅ Innovation ✅ Speed ✅ Diversification ✅ Systems ✅ Determination  All good on strategy, LMS, you say, but what about the tactics?  We’ll get into that.  This is a rebroadcast of this #30MinuteMentor Masterclass which aired a few weeks ago. The video is on-demand at The30MinuteMentor.com.  JIt is based on my recent Black Enterprise Magazine article, “Dear Sis,” which has been picked up and republished across multiple outlets.  But we go a bit deeper.  Hear more about my successes and fast fails.  Register for the on demand video here: <a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47846532/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18803791/ep_46_the_coaching_corner_4.mp3" length="44876694" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>I started my first agency with only two paychecks in the bank.  That was my capital.  Laughable to some, but I wasn’t even certain that I wanted to start a business. I “fell” into entreprenuership after deciding to freelance. I’d made VP before the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[I started my first agency with only two paychecks in the bank.  That was my capital.  Laughable to some, but I wasn’t even certain that I wanted to start a business. I “fell” into entreprenuership after deciding to freelance. I’d made VP before the age of 30.  I was young. Why not? In short order, my staff and I would celebrate reaching our million dollar milestone. We weathered some storms too.  In fact, when the recession hit, I didn’t take a paycheck for an entire year to avoid layoffs.  (But that’s another leadership story for another post.)  In business, I’ve lived it.  So what does it take to get more clients fast for your service-oriented business?   ✅ Consistency ✅ Innovation ✅ Speed ✅ Diversification ✅ Systems ✅ Determination  All good on strategy, LMS, you say, but what about the tactics?  We’ll get into that.  This is a rebroadcast of this #30MinuteMentor Masterclass which aired a few weeks ago. The video is on-demand at The30MinuteMentor.com.  JIt is based on my recent Black Enterprise Magazine article, “Dear Sis,” which has been picked up and republished across multiple outlets.  But we go a bit deeper.  Hear more about my successes and fast fails.  Register for the on demand video here: <a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ</a> (<a href="https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)" rel="noopener">https://lnkd.in/esGXwWJ)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2805</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 45: Meet the Brandpreneur with Nick Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-meet-the-brandpreneur-with-nick-nelson--19236841</link><description><![CDATA[Because I’m committed to getting YOUR brand right, you need to meet this guy, Nick F. Nelson, aka The BRANDPRENEUR.  We go deep—on answering the question what problem you solve, to understanding your audience, to the power of images in telling your story. Nick is a fellow LEAD360  faculty member, and he hosted the Masterclass right next door to mine at this year’s Lead 360 Combine. Find out what he told them, including what key takeaway in marketing he learned in church.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47681378/ep-45-meet-the-brandpreneur-with-nick-nelson/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236841/nick_nelson_final.mp3" length="51680234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Because I’m committed to getting YOUR brand right, you need to meet this guy, Nick F. Nelson, aka The BRANDPRENEUR.  We go deep—on answering the question what problem you solve, to understanding your audience, to the power of images in telling your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because I’m committed to getting YOUR brand right, you need to meet this guy, Nick F. Nelson, aka The BRANDPRENEUR.  We go deep—on answering the question what problem you solve, to understanding your audience, to the power of images in telling your story. Nick is a fellow LEAD360  faculty member, and he hosted the Masterclass right next door to mine at this year’s Lead 360 Combine. 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Find out what he told them, including what key takeaway in marketing he learned in church.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47681378/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141102/nick_nelson_final.mp3" length="51680234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Because I’m committed to getting YOUR brand right, you need to meet this guy, Nick F. Nelson, aka The BRANDPRENEUR.  We go deep—on answering the question what problem you solve, to understanding your audience, to the power of images in telling your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because I’m committed to getting YOUR brand right, you need to meet this guy, Nick F. Nelson, aka The BRANDPRENEUR.  We go deep—on answering the question what problem you solve, to understanding your audience, to the power of images in telling your story. Nick is a fellow LEAD360  faculty member, and he hosted the Masterclass right next door to mine at this year’s Lead 360 Combine. Find out what he told them, including what key takeaway in marketing he learned in church.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3230</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 45: Meet the Brandpreneur with Nick Nelson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-45-meet-the-brandpreneur-with-nick-nelson--18760174</link><description><![CDATA[Because I’m committed to getting YOUR brand right, you need to meet this guy, Nick F. Nelson, aka The BRANDPRENEUR.  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My fellow LEAD360 Faculty member joins me for a compelling conversation about tenacity in the face of staggering odds, how#MeToo and #TimesUp left some women out and how she navigated a collision between her personal brand and the corporate workplace that seemed to be working at first. It got sticky...but she's real, so she shares. Tune in on Thursday for the next episode of#theculturesouppodcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/47415499/ep-44-work-for-the-culture-and-the-culture-of-work-with-natasha-bowman/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236838/natasha_bowmanfinal.mp3" length="41231672" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When it's the intersection of #workplace culture, #tech and business, you turn to "The Workplace Doctor" herself, Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR. 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Tune in on Thursday for the next episode of#theculturesouppodcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2577</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 44: Work for the Culture and the Culture of Work with Natasha Bowman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-44-work-for-the-culture-and-the-culture-of-work-with-natasha-bowman--18691087</link><description><![CDATA[When it's the intersection of #workplace culture, #tech and business, you turn to "The Workplace Doctor" herself, Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR. 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Twillie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-everything-s-negotiable-with-jacqueline-v-twillie--19236833</link><description><![CDATA[The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. 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But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. 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She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. Find it wherever fine podcasts stream. hashtag#tech hashtag#culture hashtag#business hashtag#equalpay hashtag#paygap hashtag#genderquality]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/46131313/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141094/twillie_final.mp3" length="35934875" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&amp;G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. Find it wherever fine podcasts stream. hashtag#tech hashtag#culture hashtag#business hashtag#equalpay hashtag#paygap hashtag#genderquality]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2246</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 42: Everything's Negotiable with Jacqueline V. Twillie</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-everything-s-negotiable-with-jacqueline-v-twillie--18578235</link><description><![CDATA[The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. Find it wherever fine podcasts stream. hashtag#tech hashtag#culture hashtag#business hashtag#equalpay hashtag#paygap hashtag#genderquality]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/46131313/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18578235/twillie_final.mp3" length="35934875" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&amp;G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. Find it wherever fine podcasts stream. hashtag#tech hashtag#culture hashtag#business hashtag#equalpay hashtag#paygap hashtag#genderquality]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2246</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 42: The Culture Soup Podcast with Jacqueline Twillie TEASER</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-jacqueline-twillie-teaser--69654673</link><description><![CDATA[The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&amp;G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact #women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast. Find it wherever fine podcasts stream.  #tech #culture #business #equalpay #paygap #genderquality]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">42CzURDaz2Y</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:23:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69654673/cbr_42czurdaz2y.mp3" length="2330541" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4d0b89c4-d797-44ad-a239-7d9b78712130/4d0b89c4-d797-44ad-a239-7d9b78712130.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4d0b89c4-d797-44ad-a239-7d9b78712130/4d0b89c4-d797-44ad-a239-7d9b78712130.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/4d0b89c4-d797-44ad-a239-7d9b78712130/4d0b89c4-d797-44ad-a239-7d9b78712130.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&amp;amp;G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact #women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&amp;G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact #women in workplace?  I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue.  She’s getting results. Find out how she is doing it, and some advice she has for women to increase their credibility in the workplace around the topic and improve their negotiation skills to stave off the issue.  It’s coming up on Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast. Find it wherever fine podcasts stream.  #tech #culture #business #equalpay #paygap #genderquality]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>146</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 41: We are Family with Patrick Riley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-we-are-family-with-patrick-riley--19236836</link><description><![CDATA[We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk about strides for the LGBTQIA culture in pop culture and his latest projects.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/45412318/ep-41-we-are-family-with-patrick-riley/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236836/patrick_riley_final.mp3" length="39178657" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk about strides for the LGBTQIA culture in pop culture and his latest projects.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 41: We are Family with Patrick Riley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-we-are-family-with-patrick-riley--19141099</link><description><![CDATA[We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk about strides for the LGBTQIA culture in pop culture and his latest projects.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/45412318/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk about strides for the LGBTQIA culture in pop culture and his latest projects.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6612d4c-c4fd-48c6-ae0c-85ba5519a71d/c6612d4c-c4fd-48c6-ae0c-85ba5519a71d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/c6612d4c-c4fd-48c6-ae0c-85ba5519a71d/c6612d4c-c4fd-48c6-ae0c-85ba5519a71d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ep 41: The Culture Soup Podcast with Patrick Riley TEASER</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ep 41: The Culture Soup Podcast with Patrick Riley TEASER]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>62</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 40: Untangling the MYTHs of Networking with L. Michelle Smith</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-untangling-the-myths-of-networking-with-l-michelle-smith--19236840</link><description><![CDATA[That live FREE on-air laser coaching happens on this episode, and it turns out that this marketing pro wants to hack a challenge she is having around networking.  Perfect timing, because this show also shares the replay of the Women's Opera Networking webinar recently that covers off on the subject.  You'll want to take notes.  We go deep.  My client walked away with a plan.  You should too.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/45402362/ep-40-untangling-the-myths-of-networking-with-l-michelle-smith/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236840/the_coaching_corner_3_laser_coaching_and_wom_final.mp3" length="49276550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>That live FREE on-air laser coaching happens on this episode, and it turns out that this marketing pro wants to hack a challenge she is having around networking.  Perfect timing, because this show also shares the replay of the Women's Opera Networking...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[That live FREE on-air laser coaching happens on this episode, and it turns out that this marketing pro wants to hack a challenge she is having around networking.  Perfect timing, because this show also shares the replay of the Women's Opera Networking webinar recently that covers off on the subject.  You'll want to take notes.  We go deep.  My client walked away with a plan.  You should too.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 40: Untangling the MYTHs of Networking with L. 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We unmask privilege just in time for July 4th. After all, what is more American than privilege? Find out what question I posed to Dr. Jeff that made him call it the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />We unmask privilege just in time for July 4th. After all, what is more American than privilege? Find out what question I posed to Dr. Jeff that made him call it the most provocative question he’s been asked for a while. And before you guess that we went all in on white privilege, well, let me just say that the term itself is layered. You need to listen to this episode... there may be a lesson in privilege for you.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2429</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 38: #ThrowbackThursday: The HBCU Episodes  Part II</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-throwbackthursday-the-hbcu-episodes-part-ii--19236831</link><description><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference. ICYMI, It was the second time the podcast recorded live, and it was the first ever double episode. It was also the show that catapulted the show to number 6 on Apple Podcasts Business/Business News with a great tailwind from the first live recorded episode that rounded out women’s history month the week before with the Hidden Figures in Sports on behalf of the Black Sports Network of North Texas. Travel back down memory lane with me this Thursday and relive these compelling conversations with one of the stars of the best television sitcoms to ever air on television, A Different World, and the President of Lane College, Dr. Logan Hampton. We also detail a very moving visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. First show will drop after midnight ET, the other will drop at noon on Thursday. Spread the word!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44987008/ep-38-throwbackthursday-the-hbcu-episodes-part-ii/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236831/logan_hamptonfinal.mp3" length="38073154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}

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We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference. ICYMI, It was the second time the podcast recorded live, and it was the first ever double episode. It was also the show that catapulted the show to number 6 on Apple Podcasts Business/Business News with a great tailwind from the first live recorded episode that rounded out women’s history month the week before with the Hidden Figures in Sports on behalf of the Black Sports Network of North Texas. Travel back down memory lane with me this Thursday and relive these compelling conversations with one of the stars of the best television sitcoms to ever air on television, A Different World, and the President of Lane College, Dr. Logan Hampton. We also detail a very moving visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. First show will drop after midnight ET, the other will drop at noon on Thursday. Spread the word!!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2380</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>throwbackthursday</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 38: #ThrowbackThursday: The HBCU Episodes  Part II</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-throwbackthursday-the-hbcu-episodes-part-ii--18401460</link><description><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference. ICYMI, It was the second time the podcast recorded live, and it was the first ever double episode. It was also the show that catapulted the show to number 6 on Apple Podcasts Business/Business News with a great tailwind from the first live recorded episode that rounded out women’s history month the week before with the Hidden Figures in Sports on behalf of the Black Sports Network of North Texas. Travel back down memory lane with me this Thursday and relive these compelling conversations with one of the stars of the best television sitcoms to ever air on television, A Different World, and the President of Lane College, Dr. Logan Hampton. We also detail a very moving visit to the National Civil Rights Museum. First show will drop after midnight ET, the other will drop at noon on Thursday. Spread the word!!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44987008/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18401460/logan_hamptonfinal.mp3" length="38073154" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}

We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545}<br /><br />We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference. ICYMI, It was the second time the podcast recorded live, and it was the first ever double episode. It was also the show that catapulted the show to number 6 on Apple Podcasts Business/Business News with a great tailwind from the first live recorded episode that rounded out women’s history month the week before with the Hidden Figures in Sports on behalf of the Black Sports Network of North Texas. 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Check out what he says about the awesomeness of women!  It’s coming up Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. @digital_12 #hbcus #tech #business #culture #sports #football @thelanescollege]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44805772/ep-36-the-real-life-lessons-of-football-with-jacoby-jones/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236828/jacoby_jones_final.mp3" length="27121370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did for him.  And by the way, this guy has to be one of the smartest men alive. Check out what he says about the awesomeness of women!  It’s coming up Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. @digital_12 #hbcus #tech #business #culture #sports #football @thelanescollege]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 36: The Real Life Lessons of Football with Jacoby Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-the-real-life-lessons-of-football-with-jacoby-jones--19141108</link><description><![CDATA[NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did for him.  And by the way, this guy has to be one of the smartest men alive. Check out what he says about the awesomeness of women!  It’s coming up Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. @digital_12 #hbcus #tech #business #culture #sports #football @thelanescollege]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44805772/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141108/jacoby_jones_final.mp3" length="27121370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did for him.  And by the way, this guy has to be one of the smartest men alive. Check out what he says about the awesomeness of women!  It’s coming up Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. @digital_12 #hbcus #tech #business #culture #sports #football @thelanescollege]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 36: The Real Life Lessons of Football with Jacoby Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-the-real-life-lessons-of-football-with-jacoby-jones--18324774</link><description><![CDATA[NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did for him.  And by the way, this guy has to be one of the smartest men alive. Check out what he says about the awesomeness of women!  It’s coming up Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. @digital_12 #hbcus #tech #business #culture #sports #football @thelanescollege]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44805772/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18324774/jacoby_jones_final.mp3" length="27121370" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did for him.  And by the way, this guy has to be one of the smartest men alive. Check out what he says about the awesomeness of women!  It’s coming up Thursday on The Culture Soup Podcast™️. @digital_12 #hbcus #tech #business #culture #sports #football @thelanescollege]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1696</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 35: Moving FWD with Black Enterprise with Alfred Edmond, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-moving-fwd-with-black-enterprise-with-alfred-edmond-jr--19236837</link><description><![CDATA[Black media is an American gem.  These outlets have delivered an important perspective and have served as the archives of our accomplishments.  There are only a few, national, black-owned publications out there.  One of the most noted, is Black Enterprise.  I bring on my friend Alfred Edmond Jr.  We've been friends for more than a decade...and yes, we met on Twitter.  We talk about the importance of legacies like that of BE, Ebony and Essence on this episode, and also look forward to Black Enterprise FWD.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44628443/ep-35-moving-fwd-with-black-enterprise-with-alfred-edmond-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236837/alfred_edmond_jr_final.mp3" length="42698709" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Black media is an American gem.  These outlets have delivered an important perspective and have served as the archives of our accomplishments.  There are only a few, national, black-owned publications out there.  One of the most noted, is Black...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Black media is an American gem.  These outlets 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an American gem.  These outlets have delivered an important perspective and have served as the archives of our accomplishments.  There are only a few, national, black-owned publications out there.  One of the most noted, is Black Enterprise.  I bring on my friend Alfred Edmond Jr.  We've been friends for more than a decade...and yes, we met on Twitter.  We talk about the importance of legacies like that of BE, Ebony and Essence on this episode, and also look forward to Black Enterprise FWD.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44628443/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141116/alfred_edmond_jr_final.mp3" length="42698709" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Black media is an American gem.  These outlets have delivered an important perspective and have served as the archives of our 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I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast.  Not the wildly popular one The Toure Show.  I’m talking about his brand new one Free MFA.  Not only do I have a fantastic literary editor,  I’m blessed to have THE Toure as my book coach.  You’ll remember him from Rolling Stone, MSNBC, Vibe and so much more.  Toure is creating a space for serious authors who are working through the process with agents, major publishers and the entire writing process.  You can self publish, and that is admirable, but Toure delves into the inside scoop on engaging in the big leagues.  My journey began late last year, and I’m thrilled that he’s joining me as I plug along.  So of course, it was my pleasure to bring him onto The Culture Soup Podcast™️’s new episode The Coaching Corner  and share his wisdom with my audience...talk about his new show...and by the way, his unique writing rituals and even plug his new book coaching service.  You won’t want to miss this!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44610250/ep-34-writing-your-own-ticket-with-toure/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236855/toure_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="30788126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast.  Not the wildly popular one The Toure Show.  I’m talking about his brand new one Free MFA.  Not only do I have a fantastic literary editor,  I’m blessed to have THE Toure as my book coach.  You’ll remember him from Rolling Stone, MSNBC, Vibe and so much more.  Toure is creating a space for serious authors who are working through the process with agents, major publishers and the entire writing process.  You can self publish, and that is admirable, but Toure delves into the inside scoop on engaging in the big leagues.  My journey began late last year, and I’m thrilled that he’s joining me as I plug along.  So of course, it was my pleasure to bring him onto The Culture Soup Podcast™️’s new episode The Coaching Corner  and share his wisdom with my audience...talk about his new show...and by the way, his unique writing rituals and even plug his new book coaching service.  You won’t want to miss this!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 34: Writing Your Own Ticket with Toure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-writing-your-own-ticket-with-toure--19141105</link><description><![CDATA[If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast.  Not the wildly popular one The Toure Show.  I’m talking about his brand new one Free MFA.  Not only do I have a fantastic literary editor,  I’m blessed to have THE Toure as my book coach.  You’ll remember him from Rolling Stone, MSNBC, Vibe and so much more.  Toure is creating a space for serious authors who are working through the process with agents, major publishers and the entire writing process.  You can self publish, and that is admirable, but Toure delves into the inside scoop on engaging in the big leagues.  My journey began late last year, and I’m thrilled that he’s joining me as I plug along.  So of course, it was my pleasure to bring him onto The Culture Soup Podcast™️’s new episode The Coaching Corner  and share his wisdom with my audience...talk about his new show...and by the way, his unique writing rituals and even plug his new book coaching service.  You won’t want to miss this!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44610250/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141105/toure_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="30788126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast.  Not the wildly popular one The Toure Show.  I’m talking about his brand new one Free MFA.  Not only do I have a fantastic literary editor,  I’m blessed to have THE Toure as my book coach.  You’ll remember him from Rolling Stone, MSNBC, Vibe and so much more.  Toure is creating a space for serious authors who are working through the process with agents, major publishers and the entire writing process.  You can self publish, and that is admirable, but Toure delves into the inside scoop on engaging in the big leagues.  My journey began late last year, and I’m thrilled that he’s joining me as I plug along.  So of course, it was my pleasure to bring him onto The Culture Soup Podcast™️’s new episode The Coaching Corner  and share his wisdom with my audience...talk about his new show...and by the way, his unique writing rituals and even plug his new book coaching service.  You won’t want to miss this!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 34: The Culture Soup Podcast with Toure</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-the-culture-soup-podcast-with-toure--18234084</link><description><![CDATA[If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast.  Not the wildly popular one The Toure Show.  I’m talking about his brand new one Free MFA.  Not only do I have a fantastic literary editor,  I’m blessed to have THE Toure as my book coach.  You’ll remember him from Rolling Stone, MSNBC, Vibe and so much more.  Toure is creating a space for serious authors who are working through the process with agents, major publishers and the entire writing process.  You can self publish, and that is admirable, but Toure delves into the inside scoop on engaging in the big leagues.  My journey began late last year, and I’m thrilled that he’s joining me as I plug along.  So of course, it was my pleasure to bring him onto The Culture Soup Podcast™️’s new episode The Coaching Corner  and share his wisdom with my audience...talk about his new show...and by the way, his unique writing rituals and even plug his new book coaching service.  You won’t want to miss this!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44610250/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18234084/toure_coaching_corner_final.mp3" length="30788126" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you haven’t figured out that you can’t get very far doing it alone, I’m here to tell you that it helps to have a robust personal board of directors specific to your journey.  I won’t list everyone who is on my team, but this is one person who I not only want to share with you, but I need you to support his new podcast.  Not the wildly popular one The Toure Show.  I’m talking about his brand new one Free MFA.  Not only do I have a fantastic literary editor,  I’m blessed to have THE Toure as my book coach.  You’ll remember him from Rolling Stone, MSNBC, Vibe and so much more.  Toure is creating a space for serious authors who are working through the process with agents, major publishers and the entire writing process.  You can self publish, and that is admirable, but Toure delves into the inside scoop on engaging in the big leagues.  My journey began late last year, and I’m thrilled that he’s joining me as I plug along.  So of course, it was my pleasure to bring him onto The Culture Soup Podcast™️’s new episode The Coaching Corner  and share his wisdom with my audience...talk about his new show...and by the way, his unique writing rituals and even plug his new book coaching service.  You won’t want to miss this!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1925</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 33: Politically Speaking with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-politically-speaking-with-matt-stevens--19236854</link><description><![CDATA[Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue.  It's all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover it in this age of "fake news."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44464392/ep-33-politically-speaking-with-matt-stevens/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236854/matt_stephens_final.mp3" length="34984854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue.  It's all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover it in this age of "fake news."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2187</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 33: Politically Speaking with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-politically-speaking-with-matt-stevens--19141100</link><description><![CDATA[Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue.  It's all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover it in this age of "fake news."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44464392/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141100/matt_stephens_final.mp3" length="34984854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue.  It's all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover it in this age of "fake news."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2187</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 33: Politically Speaking with Matt Stevens</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-politically-speaking-with-matt-stevens--18190711</link><description><![CDATA[Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue.  It's all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover it in this age of "fake news."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44464392/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18190711/matt_stephens_final.mp3" length="34984854" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Silly season arrived early, hasn't it?  In fact, it came and never left in 2016.  I talk to my friend and political commentator Matt Stevens about what to look forward to in this upcoming election, how social media has changed the game completely, and the importance of having everyday people involved in the political dialogue.  It's all about the culture of politics and what it takes to cover it in this age of "fake news."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2187</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 32: Owning The Influencer in You with Cher Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-owning-the-influencer-in-you-with-cher-jones--19236858</link><description><![CDATA[Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that you should take seriously. Don't want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones. She a fellow LEAD360 faculty member who will be speaking at the Combine June 6-7. I met Cher virtually on LinkedIn while she was sharing some killer content about this very topic. She's a woman after my own heart because she walks the talk. You'll want to hear what she has to say about owning your personal brand on this Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast™️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44334257/ep-32-owning-the-influencer-in-you-with-cher-jones/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236858/cher_jones_final.mp3" length="41561442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that you should take seriously. Don't want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones. She a fellow LEAD360 faculty member who will be speaking at the Combine June 6-7. I met Cher virtually on LinkedIn while she was sharing some killer content about this very topic. She's a woman after my own heart because she walks the talk. You'll want to hear what she has to say about owning your personal brand on this Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast™️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2598</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 32: Owning The Influencer in You with Cher Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-owning-the-influencer-in-you-with-cher-jones--19141113</link><description><![CDATA[Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that you should take seriously. Don't want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones. She a fellow LEAD360 faculty member who will be speaking at the Combine June 6-7. I met Cher virtually on LinkedIn while she was sharing some killer content about this very topic. She's a woman after my own heart because she walks the talk. You'll want to hear what she has to say about owning your personal brand on this Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast™️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44334257/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141113/cher_jones_final.mp3" length="41561442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that you should take seriously. Don't want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones. She a fellow LEAD360 faculty member who will be speaking at the Combine June 6-7. I met Cher virtually on LinkedIn while she was sharing some killer content about this very topic. She's a woman after my own heart because she walks the talk. You'll want to hear what she has to say about owning your personal brand on this Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast™️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2598</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 32: Owning The Influencer in You with Cher Jones</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-owning-the-influencer-in-you-with-cher-jones--18119750</link><description><![CDATA[Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that you should take seriously. Don't want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones. She a fellow LEAD360 faculty member who will be speaking at the Combine June 6-7. I met Cher virtually on LinkedIn while she was sharing some killer content about this very topic. She's a woman after my own heart because she walks the talk. You'll want to hear what she has to say about owning your personal brand on this Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast™️.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44334257/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18119750/cher_jones_final.mp3" length="41561442" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know that you have influence? No, I didn't confuse you with that person in your newsfeed who is always hashtagging the word "ad" in exchange for dollars from some brand. I'm telling you that you have social real estate...social capital that you should take seriously. Don't want to take it from me? Take it from LinkedIn heavy-weight, social media trainer and personal branding expert Cher Jones. She a fellow LEAD360 faculty member who will be speaking at the Combine June 6-7. I met Cher virtually on LinkedIn while she was sharing some killer content about this very topic. She's a woman after my own heart because she walks the talk. You'll want to hear what she has to say about owning your personal brand on this Thursday's episode of The Culture Soup Podcast™️.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2598</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 31: This Woman's Work with Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-this-woman-s-work-with-dr-yolanda-bruce-brooks--19263837</link><description><![CDATA[There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military transitions.  This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)</a> is worth a listen on Thursday.  What can you learn from this discussion?  You may be surprised. You won't want to miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44150657/ep-31-this-womans-work-with-dr-yolanda-bruce-brooks/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263837/dr_brooks_final.mp3" length="29641246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military transitions.  This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)</a> is worth a listen on Thursday.  What can you learn from this discussion?  You may be surprised. You won't want to miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1853</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 31: This Woman's Work with Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-this-woman-s-work-with-dr-yolanda-bruce-brooks--19141109</link><description><![CDATA[There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military transitions.  This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)</a> is worth a listen on Thursday.  What can you learn from this discussion?  You may be surprised. You won't want to miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44150657/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141109/dr_brooks_final.mp3" length="29641246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military transitions.  This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)</a> is worth a listen on Thursday.  What can you learn from this discussion?  You may be surprised. You won't want to miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1853</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 31: This Woman's Work with Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-this-woman-s-work-with-dr-yolanda-bruce-brooks--18051177</link><description><![CDATA[There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military transitions.  This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)</a> is worth a listen on Thursday.  What can you learn from this discussion?  You may be surprised. You won't want to miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44150657/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18051177/dr_brooks_final.mp3" length="29641246" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a woman behind the scenes, working with professional athletes as they navigate the various transitions--from college to pros--from pros to an afterlife in business--and she is a clinical psychologist.  She also specializes in military transitions.  This fascinating conversation with my friend Dr. Yolanda Bruce Brooks (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFY_IUBMPT0QeCIw4hh0Gw_wM-q4Us_JXc/)</a> is worth a listen on Thursday.  What can you learn from this discussion?  You may be surprised. You won't want to miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1853</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 30: Finding Value in the Backyard BBQ , with Bella Vasta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-finding-value-in-the-backyard-bbq-with-bella-vasta--19236857</link><description><![CDATA[There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44001438/ep-30-finding-value-in-the-backyard-bbq-with-bella-vasta/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236857/bella_vasta_final.mp3" length="30983731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 30: Finding Value in the Backyard BBQ , with Bella Vasta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-finding-value-in-the-backyard-bbq-with-bella-vasta--19141110</link><description><![CDATA[There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44001438/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141110/bella_vasta_final.mp3" length="30983731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 30: Finding Value in the Backyard BBQ , with Bella Vasta</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-finding-value-in-the-backyard-bbq-with-bella-vasta--17943059</link><description><![CDATA[There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/44001438/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17943059/bella_vasta_final.mp3" length="30983731" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There's money on Facebook.  Have you found it yet?  Folks swear by the FB groups.  Learn how to build your own FB Group funnel with small business expert Bella Vasta.  She's been known to make a smooth 10K in less than two weeks with different techniques.  Also find out how the word NO is fuel for the real go-getters out there.  Are you one?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1937</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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exec turned beauty entrepreneur says it is time for #MUAs to step from behind the brush and share their other talents.  Celebrity makeup artist @melissahibbert and I talk about how social media has spawned a new era of entrepreneurship for independent #beauty mavens. It is how she and I connected, and it’s beautiful!  She talks about her journey and her new book #FaceYourBeauty. Don’t miss it on Thursday! #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/43466517/ep-26-facing-the-business-of-beauty-with-melissa-hibbert/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236851/melissa_hibbert_final.mp3" length="33646967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Former marketing exec turned beauty entrepreneur says it is time for #MUAs to step from behind the brush and share their other talents.  Celebrity makeup artist @melissahibbert and I talk about how social media has spawned a new era of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former marketing exec turned beauty entrepreneur says it is time for #MUAs to step from behind the brush and share their other talents.  Celebrity makeup artist @melissahibbert and I talk about how social media has spawned a new era of entrepreneurship for independent #beauty mavens. 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It is how she and I connected, and it’s beautiful!  She talks about her journey and her new book #FaceYourBeauty. 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Don’t miss it on Thursday! #tech #culture #business]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/43466517/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17739757/melissa_hibbert_final.mp3" length="33646967" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Former marketing exec turned beauty entrepreneur says it is time for #MUAs to step from behind the brush and share their other talents.  Celebrity makeup artist @melissahibbert and I talk about how social media has spawned a new era of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former marketing exec turned beauty entrepreneur says it is time for #MUAs to step from behind the brush and share their other talents.  Celebrity makeup artist @melissahibbert and I talk about how social media has spawned a new era of entrepreneurship for independent #beauty mavens. It is how she and I connected, and it’s beautiful!  She talks about her journey and her new book #FaceYourBeauty. Don’t miss it on Thursday! #tech #culture #business]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2103</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 25: Serving Up Culture in a Digital World with John Miller, CEO of Denny's Restaurants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-serving-up-culture-in-a-digital-world-with-john-miller-ceo-of-denny-s-restaurants--19236853</link><description><![CDATA[We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics.  We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/43269804/ep-25-serving-up-culture-in-a-digital-world-with-john-miller-ceo-of-dennys-restaurants/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236853/john_miller_final.mp3" length="39900472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics.  We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2494</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 25: Serving Up Culture in a Digital World with John Miller, CEO of Denny's Restaurants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-serving-up-culture-in-a-digital-world-with-john-miller-ceo-of-denny-s-restaurants--19141134</link><description><![CDATA[We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics.  We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/43269804/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141134/john_miller_final.mp3" length="39900472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. 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Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics.  We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2494</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 25: Serving Up Culture in a Digital World with John Miller, CEO of Denny's Restaurants</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-serving-up-culture-in-a-digital-world-with-john-miller-ceo-of-denny-s-restaurants--17674788</link><description><![CDATA[We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics.  We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/43269804/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17674788/john_miller_final.mp3" length="39900472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We talk to the head of Denny's restaurants in this episode, and you may be surprised at who you meet.  John C. 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Miller is the former president of Texas-based, super-regional chain Taco Bueno and is now the CEO of Denny's.  Find out with the IHOP nemesis is doing to engage their multicultural audience and franchisees in the digital age with swiftly shifting demographics.  We had this chat on Equal Pay Day, so there's something here about women leaders and equal pay.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2494</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 24: For the Culture with Roy Broderick, Jr. and Eshena D. 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Roman of Intuition Consulting of ATL.  I've worked along side them, and they have a something to say about doing it for the culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42889070/ep-24-for-the-culture-with-roy-broderick-jr-and-eshena-d-roman/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236850/intuition_final.mp3" length="48443140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the space.  I'm talking about Roy Broderick, Jr. and Eshena D. Roman of Intuition Consulting of ATL.  I've worked along side them, and they have a something to say about doing it for the culture.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3028</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 24: For the Culture with Roy Broderick, Jr. and Eshena D. Roman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-for-the-culture-with-roy-broderick-jr-and-eshena-d-roman--19141135</link><description><![CDATA[When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the space.  I'm talking about Roy Broderick, Jr. and Eshena D. Roman of Intuition Consulting of ATL.  I've worked along side them, and they have a something to say about doing it for the culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42889070/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141135/intuition_final.mp3" length="48443140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the space.  I'm talking about Roy Broderick, Jr. and Eshena D. 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Roman of Intuition Consulting of ATL.  I've worked along side them, and they have a something to say about doing it for the culture.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42889070/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17599291/intuition_final.mp3" length="48443140" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When two colleagues met at an agency and felt the urge to do multicultural marketing the right way, they went with their intuition.  They made the leap into entrepreneurship, and just two years later, their business is a formidable competitor in the space.  I'm talking about Roy Broderick, Jr. and Eshena D. 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their significance to black students, the importance of role models coming on campus to speak to students;...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part 2 of this double episode, I speak with the president of Lane College, Dr. Logan Hampton, about HBCUs, their place in American culture; their significance to black students, the importance of role models coming on campus to speak to students; the Lane College Leadership Conference and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2380</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 23 BONUS: HBCUs: A Different World IRL with Dr. Logan Hampton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-bonus-hbcus-a-different-world-irl-with-dr-logan-hampton--19141097</link><description><![CDATA[In part 2 of this double episode, I speak with the president of Lane College, Dr. Logan Hampton, about HBCUs, their place in American culture; 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Bell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-communicating-in-a-different-world-with-darryl-m-bell--19263840</link><description><![CDATA[On my visit to Lane College, I got to know and speak with an actor from one of America's most iconic TV shows, A Different World; a show, which along with The Cosby Show cemented Thursday night as Must See TV. Darryl M. 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Darryl M. Bell who played Ron Johnson on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On my visit to Lane College, I got to know and speak with an actor from one of America's most iconic TV shows, A Different World; a show, which along with The Cosby Show cemented Thursday night as Must See TV. Darryl M. Bell who played Ron Johnson on the show is also a producer and entrepreneur, and he has a point of view on all things tech, culture and business.  Listen in as Darryl and I get to know one another in less than 48 hours as we both headlined the Inaugural Leadership Conference at the Historically Black College or University, Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee--where we both that the pleasure of presenting keynote addresses.<br />This episode is part 1 of a double header that hits today.  The second episode will drop at noon EST and feature Dr. Logan Hampton, the president of Lane College.<br />This episode also pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who is also and HBCU alum, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha ( the fraternity of Darryl, Dr. Hampton and Chief Joy (mentioned in this episode).  It is the brother organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc--my sorority and the sorority of Corretta Scott King) as today marks the anniversary of his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee at the Lorraine Motel--now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.  Learn more about our visit there the same day as our fireside chat at lmichellesmith.com in the Musings from the Roads section.<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3067</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 23: Communicating in a Different World with Darryl M. Bell</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-communicating-in-a-different-world-with-darryl-m-bell--17528565</link><description><![CDATA[On my visit to Lane College, I got to know and speak with an actor from one of America's most iconic TV shows, A Different World; a show, which along with The Cosby Show cemented Thursday night as Must See TV. Darryl M. Bell who played Ron Johnson on the show is also a producer and entrepreneur, and he has a point of view on all things tech, culture and business.  Listen in as Darryl and I get to know one another in less than 48 hours as we both headlined the Inaugural Leadership Conference at the Historically Black College or University, Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee--where we both that the pleasure of presenting keynote addresses.<br />This episode is part 1 of a double header that hits today.  The second episode will drop at noon EST and feature Dr. Logan Hampton, the president of Lane College.<br />This episode also pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who is also and HBCU alum, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha ( the fraternity of Darryl, Dr. Hampton and Chief Joy (mentioned in this episode).  It is the brother organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc--my sorority and the sorority of Corretta Scott King) as today marks the anniversary of his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee at the Lorraine Motel--now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.  Learn more about our visit there the same day as our fireside chat at lmichellesmith.com in the Musings from the Roads section.<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42980823/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17528565/darryl_m_bell_final.mp3" length="49059212" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On my visit to Lane College, I got to know and speak with an actor from one of America's most iconic TV shows, A Different World; a show, which along with The Cosby Show cemented Thursday night as Must See TV. Darryl M. Bell who played Ron Johnson on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On my visit to Lane College, I got to know and speak with an actor from one of America's most iconic TV shows, A Different World; a show, which along with The Cosby Show cemented Thursday night as Must See TV. Darryl M. Bell who played Ron Johnson on the show is also a producer and entrepreneur, and he has a point of view on all things tech, culture and business.  Listen in as Darryl and I get to know one another in less than 48 hours as we both headlined the Inaugural Leadership Conference at the Historically Black College or University, Lane College in Jackson, Tennessee--where we both that the pleasure of presenting keynote addresses.<br />This episode is part 1 of a double header that hits today.  The second episode will drop at noon EST and feature Dr. Logan Hampton, the president of Lane College.<br />This episode also pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who is also and HBCU alum, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha ( the fraternity of Darryl, Dr. Hampton and Chief Joy (mentioned in this episode).  It is the brother organization of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc--my sorority and the sorority of Corretta Scott King) as today marks the anniversary of his assassination in Memphis, Tennessee at the Lorraine Motel--now the site of the National Civil Rights Museum.  Learn more about our visit there the same day as our fireside chat at lmichellesmith.com in the Musings from the Roads section.<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3067</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 22: "Authentically SHE" Pt 4 with Danyel Surrency Jones, Nicole Lynn and Andrea Williams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-authentically-she-pt-4-with-danyel-surrency-jones-nicole-lynn-and-andrea-williams--19263838</link><description><![CDATA[Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and moderating this amazing panel of SHEROES in sports: Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO POWERHANDZ; Andrea Williams, COO College Football Playoff and Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent.  This special episode is brought to us by POWERHANDZ and The Black Sports Professionals of North Texas. It culminates our Women' History Month series "Authentically SHE."  Listen, and be inspired!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42835908/ep-22-authentically-she-pt-4-with-danyel-surrency-jones-nicole-lynn-and-andrea-williams/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263838/hidden_figures_final.mp3" length="47026258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and moderating this amazing panel of SHEROES in sports: Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO POWERHANDZ; Andrea Williams, COO College Football Playoff and Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent.  This special episode is brought to us by POWERHANDZ and The Black Sports Professionals of North Texas. It culminates our Women' History Month series "Authentically SHE."  Listen, and be inspired!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 22: "Authentically SHE" Pt 4 with Danyel Surrency Jones, Nicole Lynn and Andrea Williams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-authentically-she-pt-4-with-danyel-surrency-jones-nicole-lynn-and-andrea-williams--19141114</link><description><![CDATA[Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and moderating this amazing panel of SHEROES in sports: Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO POWERHANDZ; Andrea Williams, COO College Football Playoff and Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent.  This special episode is brought to us by POWERHANDZ and The Black Sports Professionals of North Texas. It culminates our Women' History Month series "Authentically SHE."  Listen, and be inspired!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42835908/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141114/hidden_figures_final.mp3" length="47026258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and moderating this amazing panel of SHEROES in sports: Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO POWERHANDZ; Andrea Williams, COO College Football Playoff and Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent.  This special episode is brought to us by POWERHANDZ and The Black Sports Professionals of North Texas. It culminates our Women' History Month series "Authentically SHE."  Listen, and be inspired!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 22: "Authentically SHE" Pt 4 with Danyel Surrency Jones, Nicole Lynn and Andrea Williams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-authentically-she-pt-4-with-danyel-surrency-jones-nicole-lynn-and-andrea-williams--17460229</link><description><![CDATA[Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and moderating this amazing panel of SHEROES in sports: Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO POWERHANDZ; Andrea Williams, COO College Football Playoff and Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent.  This special episode is brought to us by POWERHANDZ and The Black Sports Professionals of North Texas. It culminates our Women' History Month series "Authentically SHE."  Listen, and be inspired!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42835908/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17460229/hidden_figures_final.mp3" length="47026258" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thrilled to bring you this "Instant Replay" of the Hidden Figures sports panel complete with an enthusiastic LIVE audience from the Lincoln Experience at The Star at Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.  I had the distinct privilege of hosting and moderating this amazing panel of SHEROES in sports: Danyel Surrency Jones, CEO POWERHANDZ; Andrea Williams, COO College Football Playoff and Nicole Lynn, NFL Agent.  This special episode is brought to us by POWERHANDZ and The Black Sports Professionals of North Texas. It culminates our Women' History Month series "Authentically SHE."  Listen, and be inspired!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2940</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 21:  Authentically SHE Pt 3: Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-authentically-she-pt-3-cheryl-grace--19263839</link><description><![CDATA[“Nobody puts baby in a corner. If I can’t be myself, I don’t want to be there.” — Cheryl Grace, one of the most powerful women in media. (@powerful_penny)<br /><br />And hey, it’s how I feel and you should too if you don’t already. This is the very soul of inclusion. Because authenticity really is about the various ways you show up and are not ignored, overlooked or written off as “not one of us.” Your personality, your style, the way you approach a situation, the way you work is all a part of that package. And if the space is not accommodating and pressing you into a monolithic culture, you kindly move out of the space. Grace says at that point she discovered,  you can no longer bring value or be effective.  A moment of silence while we all reflect on our present state if being in the workplace... now, plan to come along for this #womenshistorymonth series on The Culture Soup Podcast™️]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42639803/ep-21-authentically-she-pt-3-cheryl-grace/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263839/cheryl_grace_final.mp3" length="33195989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“Nobody puts baby in a corner. If I can’t be myself, I don’t want to be there.” — Cheryl Grace, one of the most powerful women in media. (@powerful_penny)

And hey, it’s how I feel and you should too if you don’t already. This is the very soul of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Nobody puts baby in a corner. If I can’t be myself, I don’t want to be there.” — Cheryl Grace, one of the most powerful women in media. (@powerful_penny)<br /><br />And hey, it’s how I feel and you should too if you don’t already. This is the very soul of inclusion. Because authenticity really is about the various ways you show up and are not ignored, overlooked or written off as “not one of us.” Your personality, your style, the way you approach a situation, the way you work is all a part of that package. And if the space is not accommodating and pressing you into a monolithic culture, you kindly move out of the space. Grace says at that point she discovered,  you can no longer bring value or be effective.  A moment of silence while we all reflect on our present state if being in the workplace... now, plan to come along for this #womenshistorymonth series on The Culture Soup Podcast™️]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2075</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 21:  Authentically SHE Pt 3: Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-authentically-she-pt-3-cheryl-grace--19141126</link><description><![CDATA[“Nobody puts baby in a corner. If I can’t be myself, I don’t want to be there.” — Cheryl Grace, one of the most powerful women in media. (@powerful_penny)<br /><br />And hey, it’s how I feel and you should too if you don’t already. This is the very soul of inclusion. Because authenticity really is about the various ways you show up and are not ignored, overlooked or written off as “not one of us.” Your personality, your style, the way you approach a situation, the way you work is all a part of that package. And if the space is not accommodating and pressing you into a monolithic culture, you kindly move out of the space. Grace says at that point she discovered,  you can no longer bring value or be effective.  A moment of silence while we all reflect on our present state if being in the workplace... now, plan to come along for this #womenshistorymonth series on The Culture Soup Podcast™️]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42639803/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141126/cheryl_grace_final.mp3" length="33195989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“Nobody puts baby in a corner. If I can’t be myself, I don’t want to be there.” — Cheryl Grace, one of the most powerful women in media. (@powerful_penny)

And hey, it’s how I feel and you should too if you don’t already. This is the very soul of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“Nobody puts baby in a corner. If I can’t be myself, I don’t want to be there.” — Cheryl Grace, one of the most powerful women in media. (@powerful_penny)<br /><br />And hey, it’s how I feel and you should too if you don’t already. This is the very soul of inclusion. Because authenticity really is about the various ways you show up and are not ignored, overlooked or written off as “not one of us.” Your personality, your style, the way you approach a situation, the way you work is all a part of that package. And if the space is not accommodating and pressing you into a monolithic culture, you kindly move out of the space. Grace says at that point she discovered,  you can no longer bring value or be effective.  A moment of silence while we all reflect on our present state if being in the workplace... now, plan to come along for this #womenshistorymonth series on The Culture Soup Podcast™️]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2075</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 21: Authentically SHE Pt 3 with Cheryl Grace</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-authentically-she-pt-3-with-cheryl-grace--17390211</link><description><![CDATA[#BossBabes]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42639803/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17390211/cheryl_grace_final.mp3" length="33195989" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>#BossBabes</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[#BossBabes]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2075</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 20: Authentically SHE Pt 2 with Trudy Bourgeios</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-authentically-she-pt-2-with-trudy-bourgeios--19236856</link><description><![CDATA[S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)</a> who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)</a> Strategic Pathways sessions at their leadership week a few years ago, and it was life changing. You will get to meet her in March when we kick off our Authentically SHE Series for Women’s History Month. She will have amazing advice for listeners on how to keep it real in the workplace while building your personal brand. AND! We will be giving away FIVE copies of her latest book EQUALITY: Courageous Conversations about Women, Men and Race to Spark Diversity & Inclusion Breakthrough. [SWIPE] More info on that to come. CWE is also a proud sponsor of #thecultureouppodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42291507/ep-20-authentically-she-pt-2-with-trudy-bourgeios/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236856/trudy_bourgeois_final.mp3" length="40913605" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/) who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)</a> who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)</a> Strategic Pathways sessions at their leadership week a few years ago, and it was life changing. You will get to meet her in March when we kick off our Authentically SHE Series for Women’s History Month. She will have amazing advice for listeners on how to keep it real in the workplace while building your personal brand. AND! We will be giving away FIVE copies of her latest book EQUALITY: Courageous Conversations about Women, Men and Race to Spark Diversity & Inclusion Breakthrough. [SWIPE] More info on that to come. CWE is also a proud sponsor of #thecultureouppodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 20: Authentically SHE Pt 2 with Trudy Bourgeios</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-authentically-she-pt-2-with-trudy-bourgeios--19141111</link><description><![CDATA[S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)</a> who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)</a> Strategic Pathways sessions at their leadership week a few years ago, and it was life changing. You will get to meet her in March when we kick off our Authentically SHE Series for Women’s History Month. She will have amazing advice for listeners on how to keep it real in the workplace while building your personal brand. AND! We will be giving away FIVE copies of her latest book EQUALITY: Courageous Conversations about Women, Men and Race to Spark Diversity & Inclusion Breakthrough. [SWIPE] More info on that to come. CWE is also a proud sponsor of #thecultureouppodcast]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42291507/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141111/trudy_bourgeois_final.mp3" length="40913605" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/) who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)</a> who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)</a> Strategic Pathways sessions at their leadership week a few years ago, and it was life changing. You will get to meet her in March when we kick off our Authentically SHE Series for Women’s History Month. She will have amazing advice for listeners on how to keep it real in the workplace while building your personal brand. AND! We will be giving away FIVE copies of her latest book EQUALITY: Courageous Conversations about Women, Men and Race to Spark Diversity & Inclusion Breakthrough. [SWIPE] More info on that to come. CWE is also a proud sponsor of #thecultureouppodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 20: Authentically SHE Pt 2 with Trudy Bourgeios</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-authentically-she-pt-2-with-trudy-bourgeios--17317281</link><description><![CDATA[S O M E C O N V E R S A T I O N S are simply soul food. Wonderful chat with career coach @trudybourgeois (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/trudybourgeois/)</a> who is the CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence (CWE). She poured into me at the @elcinfo (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/elcinfo/)</a> Strategic Pathways sessions at their leadership week a few years ago, and it was life changing. You will get to meet her in March when we kick off our Authentically SHE Series for Women’s History Month. She will have amazing advice for listeners on how to keep it real in the workplace while building your personal brand. AND! We will be giving away FIVE copies of her latest book EQUALITY: Courageous Conversations about Women, Men and Race to Spark Diversity & Inclusion Breakthrough. [SWIPE] More info on that to come. 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CWE is also a proud sponsor of #thecultureouppodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2558</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 19: Authentically SHE, Pt 1 with Sheryl Adkins-Green, CMO Mary Kay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-authentically-she-pt-1-with-sheryl-adkins-green-cmo-mary-kay--19263836</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. She is the epitome of what it means to empower women to live boldly and authentically as she lives out the mission of Mary Kaye Ashe, adding jet fuel to the business of an army of women entrepreneurs around the world and keeping us all beautiful! I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42286501/ep-19-authentically-she-pt-1-with-sheryl-adkins-green-cmo-mary-kay/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263836/sheryl_adkins_green_final.mp3" length="35867584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. She is the epitome of what it means to empower women to live boldly and authentically as she lives out the mission of Mary Kaye Ashe, adding jet fuel to the business of an army of women entrepreneurs around the world and keeping us all beautiful! I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2242</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 19: Authentically SHE, Pt 1 with Sheryl Adkins-Green, CMO Mary Kay</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-authentically-she-pt-1-with-sheryl-adkins-green-cmo-mary-kay--19141130</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. She is the epitome of what it means to empower women to live boldly and authentically as she lives out the mission of Mary Kaye Ashe, adding jet fuel to the business of an army of women entrepreneurs around the world and keeping us all beautiful! I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42286501/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141130/sheryl_adkins_green_final.mp3" length="35867584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. She...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. She is the epitome of what it means to empower women to live boldly and authentically as she lives out the mission of Mary Kaye Ashe, adding jet fuel to the business of an army of women entrepreneurs around the world and keeping us all beautiful! 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She is the epitome of what it means to empower women to live boldly and authentically as she lives out the mission of Mary Kaye Ashe, adding jet fuel to the business of an army of women entrepreneurs around the world and keeping us all beautiful! I can’t wait for you to listen to this episode!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/42286501/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17250010/sheryl_adkins_green_final.mp3" length="35867584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone who stops in on our show is a VIP, but sometimes we have V-VIPs. This is one of them, and she is kicking off our hashtag#womenshistorymonth series “Authentically She.” Sheryl Adkins-Green is the global Chief Marketing Officer @marykayus. 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Brand marketers... it’s on you. Employees, you need to be smart about it because it is your time, according to John Graham Jr., but it is a dance. How to strike balance? Find out what John has to say in this hour-long special edition of #theculturesouppodcast #tech #culture #business <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41985251/ep-18-the-battle-between-your-personal-brand-employee-advocacy-with-john-graham/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263852/john_graham_final.mp3" length="64988472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re going to need another drink for this one. There is a battle brewing on the interwebs and it involves your social real estate.  Are you ready? In this special, extended episode, my frat brother and fellow critical thinker joins me to go oh-so...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’re going to need another drink for this one. There is a battle brewing on the interwebs and it involves your social real estate.  Are you ready? In this special, extended episode, my frat brother and fellow critical thinker joins me to go oh-so deep on the friction between personal brands and employee advocacy, I just don’t think there is anything left to say about it. Brand marketers... it’s on you. Employees, you need to be smart about it because it is your time, according to John Graham Jr., but it is a dance. How to strike balance? Find out what John has to say in this hour-long special edition of #theculturesouppodcast #tech #culture #business <br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4062</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 18: The Battle Between Your Personal Brand &amp; Employee Advocacy with John Graham</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-the-battle-between-your-personal-brand-employee-advocacy-with-john-graham--19141120</link><description><![CDATA[You’re going to need another drink for this one. There is a battle brewing on the interwebs and it involves your social real estate.  Are you ready? In this special, extended episode, my frat brother and fellow critical thinker joins me to go oh-so deep on the friction between personal brands and employee advocacy, I just don’t think there is anything left to say about it. Brand marketers... it’s on you. Employees, you need to be smart about it because it is your time, according to John Graham Jr., but it is a dance. How to strike balance? Find out what John has to say in this hour-long special edition of #theculturesouppodcast #tech #culture #business <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41985251/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141120/john_graham_final.mp3" length="64988472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re going to need another drink for this one. There is a battle brewing on the interwebs and it involves your social real estate.  Are you ready? In this special, extended episode, my frat brother and fellow critical thinker joins me to go oh-so...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[You’re going to need another drink for this one. There is a battle brewing on the interwebs and it involves your social real estate.  Are you ready? In this special, extended episode, my frat brother and fellow critical thinker joins me to go oh-so deep on the friction between personal brands and employee advocacy, I just don’t think there is anything left to say about it. Brand marketers... it’s on you. Employees, you need to be smart about it because it is your time, according to John Graham Jr., but it is a dance. How to strike balance? 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In this special, extended episode, my frat brother and fellow critical thinker joins me to go oh-so deep on the friction between personal brands and employee advocacy, I just don’t think there is anything left to say about it. Brand marketers... it’s on you. Employees, you need to be smart about it because it is your time, according to John Graham Jr., but it is a dance. How to strike balance? Find out what John has to say in this hour-long special edition of #theculturesouppodcast #tech #culture #business <br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41985251/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17178692/john_graham_final.mp3" length="64988472" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>You’re going to need another drink for this one. 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She will be on the show Feb 21, so mark your calendars and tell a friend! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41854302/ep-17-writing-speaking-inspiring-with-valorie-burton/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263849/valorie_burton_final.mp3" length="61223078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)</a>. She will be on the show Feb 21, so mark your calendars and tell a friend! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 17: Writing, Speaking &amp; Inspiring  with Valorie Burton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-writing-speaking-inspiring-with-valorie-burton--19141118</link><description><![CDATA[If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)</a>. She will be on the show Feb 21, so mark your calendars and tell a friend! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41854302/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141118/valorie_burton_final.mp3" length="61223078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)</a>. She will be on the show Feb 21, so mark your calendars and tell a friend! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 17: Writing, Speaking &amp; Inspiring  with Valorie Burton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-writing-speaking-inspiring-with-valorie-burton--17102549</link><description><![CDATA[If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)</a>. She will be on the show Feb 21, so mark your calendars and tell a friend! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41854302/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17102549/valorie_burton_final.mp3" length="61223078" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you want to hear two girlfriends just talking about life, writing books, speaking and just being our best selves for our families and for us, you won’t want to miss my conversation with the fabulous @valorieburton (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/valorieburton/)</a>. She will be on the show Feb 21, so mark your calendars and tell a friend! #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)</a> #business (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)#theculturesouppodcast</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 16: The Love Episode: Mr. Know Your Worth, Aaron Jordan, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-love-episode-mr-know-your-worth-aaron-jordan-jr--19263844</link><description><![CDATA[Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who has parlayed his knack for giving relationship advice into a career in speaking and writing books.  He says his work is divinely inspired.  Get to know "Mr. Know Your Worth" on today's episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41524776/ep-16-the-love-episode-mr-know-your-worth-aaron-jordan-jr/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263844/ep_16_aaron_jordan_final.mp3" length="33532028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who has parlayed his knack for giving relationship advice into a career in speaking and writing books.  He says his work is divinely inspired.  Get to know "Mr. Know Your Worth" on today's episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2096</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 16: The Love Episode: Mr. Know Your Worth, Aaron Jordan, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-love-episode-mr-know-your-worth-aaron-jordan-jr--19141141</link><description><![CDATA[Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who has parlayed his knack for giving relationship advice into a career in speaking and writing books.  He says his work is divinely inspired.  Get to know "Mr. Know Your Worth" on today's episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41524776/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141141/ep_16_aaron_jordan_final.mp3" length="33532028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who has parlayed his knack for giving relationship advice into a career in speaking and writing books.  He says his work is divinely inspired.  Get to know "Mr. Know Your Worth" on today's episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2096</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 16: The Love Episode: Mr. Know Your Worth, Aaron Jordan, Jr.</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-the-love-episode-mr-know-your-worth-aaron-jordan-jr--17039017</link><description><![CDATA[Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who has parlayed his knack for giving relationship advice into a career in speaking and writing books.  He says his work is divinely inspired.  Get to know "Mr. Know Your Worth" on today's episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41524776/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17039017/ep_16_aaron_jordan_final.mp3" length="33532028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Valentines Day episode explores online dating, relationship coaches and how the Internet is facilitating and influencing how we date and interact with each other around the topic.  Aaron Jordan Jr is a veteran marketer and radio personality who has parlayed his knack for giving relationship advice into a career in speaking and writing books.  He says his work is divinely inspired.  Get to know "Mr. Know Your Worth" on today's episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2096</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 15: Light up the Internet: A Conversation about Race with Risha Grant</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-light-up-the-internet-a-conversation-about-race-with-risha-grant--19236859</link><description><![CDATA[One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on this episode, and it isn't for the faint of heart.  No one is spared.  We only have one request, and that is that you listen.  Simply.  Listen.  It is the only way we will get any closer to understanding. This extended version of the show is in honor of Black History Year. Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41429280/ep-15-light-up-the-internet-a-conversation-about-race-with-risha-grant/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19236859/ep_15_risha_grant_final.mp3" length="51059146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on this episode, and it isn't for the faint of heart.  No one is spared.  We only have one request, and that is that you listen.  Simply.  Listen.  It is the only way we will get any closer to understanding. This extended version of the show is in honor of Black History Year. Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3192</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 15: Light up the Internet: A Conversation about Race with Risha Grant</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-light-up-the-internet-a-conversation-about-race-with-risha-grant--19141122</link><description><![CDATA[One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on this episode, and it isn't for the faint of heart.  No one is spared.  We only have one request, and that is that you listen.  Simply.  Listen.  It is the only way we will get any closer to understanding. This extended version of the show is in honor of Black History Year. Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41429280/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141122/ep_15_risha_grant_final.mp3" length="51059146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One question. 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Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3192</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Light up the Internet: A Conversation about Race with Risha Grant</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-up-the-internet-a-conversation-about-race-with-risha-grant--16972465</link><description><![CDATA[One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on this episode, and it isn't for the faint of heart.  No one is spared.  We only have one request, and that is that you listen.  Simply.  Listen.  It is the only way we will get any closer to understanding. This extended version of the show is in honor of Black History Year. Enjoy!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41429280/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16972465/ep_15_risha_grant_final.mp3" length="51059146" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One question. Just one question on Facebook, and Risha Grant saw a firestorm light up on every social media feed that she has.  What got everyone so fired up?  Nothing fires up social media like a conversation about race.  We're going to have one on this episode, and it isn't for the faint of heart.  No one is spared.  We only have one request, and that is that you listen.  Simply.  Listen.  It is the only way we will get any closer to understanding. This extended version of the show is in honor of Black History Year. Enjoy!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3192</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 14: Career Resolutions:  with Tristan Layfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-career-resolutions-with-tristan-layfield--19263848</link><description><![CDATA[This is the last of a series of episodes that focus on career development, personal branding and enhancing your digital footprint.  Today, we talk to Tristan Layfield who is a career coach and entrepreneur.  He can help you get your resume optimized for better results, coach you on your approach to LinkedIn and coach out out of some tight spots on the job.  He was kind enough to share some of his wisdom with us too.  You won't want to miss it.]]></description><guid 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to LinkedIn and coach out out of some tight spots on the job.  He was kind enough to share some of his wisdom with us too.  You won't want to miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2247</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 14: Career Resolutions:  with Tristan Layfield</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-career-resolutions-with-tristan-layfield--19141119</link><description><![CDATA[This is the last of a series of episodes that focus on career development, personal branding and enhancing your digital footprint.  Today, we talk to Tristan Layfield who is a career coach and entrepreneur.  He can help you get your resume optimized for better results, coach you on your approach to LinkedIn and coach out out of some tight spots on the job.  He was kind enough to share some of his wisdom with us too.  You won't want to miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41046363/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141119/ep_14_tristan_layfield_final.mp3" length="35939473" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the last of a series of episodes that focus on career development, personal branding and enhancing your digital footprint.  Today, we talk to Tristan Layfield who is a career coach and entrepreneur.  He can help you get your resume optimized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the last of a series of episodes that focus on career development, personal branding and enhancing your digital footprint.  Today, we talk to Tristan Layfield who is a career coach and entrepreneur.  He can help you get 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your approach to LinkedIn and coach out out of some tight spots on the job.  He was kind enough to share some of his wisdom with us too.  You won't want to miss it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/41046363/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16890284/ep_14_tristan_layfield_final.mp3" length="35939473" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is the last of a series of episodes that focus on career development, personal branding and enhancing your digital footprint.  Today, we talk to Tristan Layfield who is a career coach and entrepreneur.  He can help you get your resume optimized...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is the last of a series of episodes that focus on career development, personal branding and enhancing your digital footprint.  Today, we talk to Tristan Layfield who is a career coach and entrepreneur.  He can help you get your resume optimized for better results, coach you on your approach to LinkedIn and coach out out of some tight spots on the job.  He was kind enough to share some of his wisdom with us too.  You won't want to miss it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2247</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 13: Authoring Your Own Path with Jason Caston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-authoring-your-own-path-with-jason-caston--19263850</link><description><![CDATA[Jason Caston may be a bonified church geek, but he has parlayed a successful career as a faith-based Internet platform strategist for some of the largest churches and orgs out there into much more. He is now an author, a speaker a tech startup founder. He can also help you get your book published. In this episode, you can find out how to do that for free.  Inspired?  Take a listen!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40831205/ep-13-authoring-your-own-path-with-jason-caston/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263850/ep_12_jason_caston_final.mp3" length="40108198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jason Caston may be a bonified church geek, but he has parlayed a successful career as a faith-based Internet platform strategist for some of the largest churches and orgs out there into much more. He is now an author, a speaker a tech startup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason Caston may be a bonified church geek, but he has parlayed a successful career as a faith-based Internet platform strategist for some of the largest churches and orgs out there into much more. He is now an author, a speaker a tech startup founder. He can also help you get your book published. In this episode, you can find out how to do that for free.  Inspired?  Take a listen!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2507</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 13: Authoring Your Own Path with Jason Caston</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-authoring-your-own-path-with-jason-caston--19141123</link><description><![CDATA[Jason Caston may be a bonified church geek, but he has parlayed a successful career as a faith-based Internet platform strategist for some of the largest churches and orgs out there into much more. He is now an author, a speaker a tech startup founder. He can also help you get your book published. 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In this episode, you can find out how to do that for free.  Inspired?  Take a listen!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40831205/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16827749/ep_12_jason_caston_final.mp3" length="46138095" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jason Caston may be a bonified church geek, but he has parlayed a successful career ias a faith-based Internet platform strategist for some of the largest churches and orgs out there into much more. He is now an author, a speaker a tech startup...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jason Caston may be a bonified church geek, but he has parlayed a successful career ias a faith-based Internet platform strategist for some of the largest churches and orgs out there into much more. He is now an author, a speaker a tech startup founder. He can also help you get your book published. 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for a rich listen.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2917</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 12: Personal Branding for the New Year with Ted Rubin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-personal-branding-for-the-new-year-with-ted-rubin--16734535</link><description><![CDATA[Ted Rubin has some wisdom and insights to share about building your personal brand, especially on social media and balancing it with employee advocacy.  He also gives advice to companies looking for the best way to engage their employees on advocacy platforms.  Oh, and he has an opinion...a little bit.  :)  So, join us.  Grab a cocktail and settle in for a rich listen.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40901134/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16734535/ep_12_ted_rubin_final.mp3" length="46660962" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ted Rubin has some wisdom and insights to share about building your personal brand, especially on social media and balancing it with employee advocacy.  He also gives advice to companies looking for the best way to engage their employees on advocacy...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ted Rubin has some wisdom and insights to share about building your personal brand, especially on social media and balancing it with employee advocacy.  He also gives advice to companies looking for the best way to engage their employees on advocacy platforms.  Oh, and he has an opinion...a little bit.  :)  So, join us.  Grab a cocktail and settle 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The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and listen to the end for the product giveaway. #teamnatural (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)</a>. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40728938/ep-11-women-empowered-by-our-roots-pt-2-with-miko-branch/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263846/ep_11_miko_branch_final.mp3" length="46510497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/) cofounder of @miss_jessies (https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/) about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)</a> cofounder of @miss_jessies (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)</a> about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and listen to the end for the product giveaway. #teamnatural (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)</a>. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 11: Women: Empowered by our Roots Pt 2 with Miko Branch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-women-empowered-by-our-roots-pt-2-with-miko-branch--19141145</link><description><![CDATA[This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)</a> cofounder of @miss_jessies (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)</a> about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and listen to the end for the product giveaway. #teamnatural (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)</a>. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40728938/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141145/ep_11_miko_branch_final.mp3" length="46510497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/) cofounder of @miss_jessies (https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/) about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)</a> cofounder of @miss_jessies (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)</a> about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and listen to the end for the product giveaway. #teamnatural (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)</a>. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EP 11: Women: Empowered by our Roots Pt 2 with Miko Branch</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-women-empowered-by-our-roots-pt-2-with-miko-branch--16675475</link><description><![CDATA[This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)</a> cofounder of @miss_jessies (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)</a> about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and listen to the end for the product giveaway. #teamnatural (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)</a>. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40728938/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16675475/ep_11_miko_branch_final.mp3" length="46510497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/) cofounder of @miss_jessies (https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/) about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/mikobranch/)</a> cofounder of @miss_jessies (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/miss_jessies/)</a> about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and listen to the end for the product giveaway. #teamnatural (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/teamnatural/)</a>. #tech (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/tech/)</a> #culture (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/culture/)#business</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/business/)</a> #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2907</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 10: Women: Empowered by our Roots Pt 1 with A’Lelia Bundles</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-women-empowered-by-our-roots-pt-1-with-a-lelia-bundles--19263843</link><description><![CDATA[Did you know that the first woman millionaire in the United States built her empire on black hair care?  Madam CJ Walker is likely the first Mary Kay, but instead of makeup, her focus was on haircare for a segment of women who needed a self esteem boost.  Imagine that you have no clue how to take care of or manage your hair.  Now imagine that someone not only shows you, but shares with you how to start your own business and share the good news with others?  I speak with her biographer and heir, A'Lelia Bundles.  Her journey to tell the Mme Walker story is amazing and it is now about to be a Netflix series and is now the product line is rebooted at national beauty retailers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/40075231/ep-10-women-empowered-by-our-roots-pt-1-with-alelia-bundles/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263843/ep_11_alelia_bundles_final.mp3" length="31435545" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Did you know that the first woman millionaire in the United States built her empire on black hair care?  Madam CJ Walker is likely the first Mary Kay, but instead of makeup, her focus was on haircare for a segment of women who needed a self esteem...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Did you know that the first woman millionaire in the United States built her empire on black hair care?  Madam CJ Walker is likely the first Mary Kay, but instead of 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In fact, I owe a lot to him because he took time to talk me through this podcast thing, and the thing lives because of his wise advice. I want you to meet him too. Jamie Roberts is on the rise as a comedian, and he is an accomplished radio exec in the country’s No. 1 market. You know a friend who runs towards you, not away, when you say you have an idea or a dream... and they help you make it happen. You won’t want to miss this one. 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I think you’ll love her as much as I do.And by the way, we bonded over a good curry and ginger beer at carnival in Atlanta. We talk about how her whole family has gotten in on the blogging scene, and talk about parenting in the Internet age...and a whole lot more!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/39589596/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141129/ep_6_eva_greene_wilson_aka_socamom_final_final.mp3" length="38200632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, we’ll speak with Eva Green Wilson, of SocaMom.com®. She is an award-winning parenting blogger and a speaker. Most importantly, she is one of my besties! The story of how we met and became friends is epic. 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Her story is incredible, and you can hear it on #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/39341550/ep-6-bawselady-lauren-maillian/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263854/ep_4_lauren_maillian_final_final.mp3" length="44668550" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This beauty doesn’t have to speak to be heard, but she has something to say. Introducing to few, reintroducing to many Lauren Maillian, best-selling author and brand strategist and all-round #BAWSE (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bawse/). 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Her story is incredible, and you can hear it on #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2792</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bawselady</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 5: You Go Girl!!--DJ Niena Drake</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-you-go-girl-dj-niena-drake--19236852</link><description><![CDATA[A full-circle moment is really the headline of DJ Niena Drake's life, and she bucks all the negative women stereotypes.  She sits at the intersection of tech, business and culture, and while she is spinning for some of the biggest 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It’s a juicy one.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2599</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>doyou</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 4: Great Things Happen When You Just #DoYou--Jarrett Hill</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-great-things-happen-when-you-just-doyou-jarrett-hill--16262401</link><description><![CDATA[Ep 4 features pop culture and politics journalis & host from NBC BLK, MSNBC, NY Times and  Essence writer, @JarrettHill (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/JarrettHill/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/JarrettHill/)</a>. He talks plagiarism,  First Ladies, speeches, empathy, living in your purpose and even white supremacy. It’s a juicy one.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/39425758/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16262401/ep_4_jarrett_hill_final.mp3" length="41573145" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ep 4 features pop culture and politics journalis &amp; host from NBC BLK, MSNBC, NY Times and  Essence writer, @JarrettHill (https://www.instagram.com/JarrettHill/). He talks plagiarism,  First Ladies, speeches, empathy, living in your purpose and even...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ep 4 features pop culture and politics journalis & host from NBC BLK, MSNBC, NY Times and  Essence writer, @JarrettHill (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/JarrettHill/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/JarrettHill/)</a>. 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Talk about #blackexcellence!  And we will.  Find out what Black Single Mom Magic has to do with it! It drops Nov 1. If you are still new to this, listen and subscribe. #theculturesouppodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1811</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blackexcellence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 2: Dawn of The Creators #BlackExcellence--Jaylen Bledsoe</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-dawn-of-the-creators-blackexcellence-jaylen-bledsoe--16262404</link><description><![CDATA[Jaylen Bledsoe, CEO of Bledsoe Global Group became a millionaire by the age of 15. He has been making millions for his client ever since! Talk about #blackexcellence!  And we will.  Find out what Black Single Mom Magic has to do with it! 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Talk about #blackexcellence!  And we will.  Find out what Black Single Mom Magic has to do with it! It drops Nov 1. If you are still new to this, listen and subscribe. #theculturesouppodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1811</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>blackexcellence</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 1: The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano--Audrey DuBois Harris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-the-queen-of-soul-s-favorite-soprano-audrey-dubois-harris--19263862</link><description><![CDATA[Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. Aretha loved Puccini as much as she loved church music and soul, and when she discovered Audrey DuBois Harris mixing classical and gospel on a TV show one day, she just had to contact her. Her heart-felt performance at Franklin’s funeral was one last request fulfilled for The Queen’s family, and when you rewatch with that in mind, you’ll know why she put her whole heart and talent into it. All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/38840206/ep-1-the-queen-of-souls-favorite-soprano-audrey-dubois-harris/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19263862/ep_1_audrey_dubois_harris_10_21_18.mp3" length="37247267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. 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All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 1: The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano--Audrey DuBois Harris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-the-queen-of-soul-s-favorite-soprano-audrey-dubois-harris--19141142</link><description><![CDATA[Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. Aretha loved Puccini as much as she loved church music and soul, and when she discovered Audrey DuBois Harris mixing classical and gospel on a TV show one day, she just had to contact her. Her heart-felt performance at Franklin’s funeral was one last request fulfilled for The Queen’s family, and when you rewatch with that in mind, you’ll know why she put her whole heart and talent into it. All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/38840206/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141142/ep_1_audrey_dubois_harris_10_21_18.mp3" length="37247267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. Aretha loved Puccini as much as she loved church music and soul, and when she discovered Audrey DuBois Harris mixing classical and gospel on a TV show one day, she just...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. Aretha loved Puccini as much as she loved church music and soul, and when she discovered Audrey DuBois Harris mixing classical and gospel on a TV show one day, she just had to contact her. Her heart-felt performance at Franklin’s funeral was one last request fulfilled for The Queen’s family, and when you rewatch with that in mind, you’ll know why she put her whole heart and talent into it. All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ep 1: The Queen of Soul's Favorite Soprano--Audrey DuBois Harris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-the-queen-of-soul-s-favorite-soprano-audrey-dubois-harris--16262406</link><description><![CDATA[Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. Aretha loved Puccini as much as she loved church music and soul, and when she discovered Audrey DuBois Harris mixing classical and gospel on a TV show one day, she just had to contact her. Her heart-felt performance at Franklin’s funeral was one last request fulfilled for The Queen’s family, and when you rewatch with that in mind, you’ll know why she put her whole heart and talent into it. All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/38840206/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 04:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16262406/ep_1_audrey_dubois_harris_10_21_18.mp3" length="37247267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our premier episode features the story of The Queen of Soul’s Favorite Soprano. 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All the way from Montreal, Canada, don’t miss Harris’ story and what’s next for the Julliard alumna...on the first episode of #theculturesouppodcast (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/theculturesouppodcast%F0%9F%8D%9C/)</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Preamble Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preamble-episode--19236848</link><description><![CDATA[Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you 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Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen up... and tell a friend to come along for the journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Preamble Episode</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-preamble-episode--19141140</link><description><![CDATA[Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen up... and tell a friend to come along for the journey.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/38809338/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:17:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19141140/the_preamble_episode_all_about_the_culture_soup_podcast_10_23_18.mp3" length="13377200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen up... and tell a friend to come along for the journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Getting to know you...getting to know all about you.  This episode provides context and background on the show, the show's creator and host and what to expect when the show drops Thursday, Oct 25!  That's in only 2 Days!  Are you subscribed?  Listen up... and tell a friend to come along for the journey.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image 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Michelle is this teaser from Episode 2 that drops Nov 1.<br /> <br />Subscribe today!  We're also streaming on Spotify!<br /> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.blubrry.com/theculturesouppodcast/38524842/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:55:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16262409/the_culture_soup_podcast_ep2_jaylen_teaser_10_13_18.mp3" length="18852883" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>L Michelle Smith</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to become a millionaire by the time you're 15?  It takes the motivation that poverty can bring, and it also takes the work ethic that only a black single mom can model to all three of her kids.  Jaylen talks about it with L. Michelle...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to become a millionaire by the time you're 15?  It takes the motivation that poverty can bring, and it also takes the work ethic that only a black single mom can model to all three of her kids.  Jaylen talks about it with L. Michelle is this teaser from Episode 2 that drops Nov 1.<br /> <br />Subscribe today!  We're also streaming on Spotify!<br /> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1179</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/313cc1ebd3a7b1ae160ede256bd36840.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Culture Soup Podcast--Teaser</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-soup-podcast-teaser--16262410</link><description><![CDATA[ <br />Your Host L. 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Your Host L. Michelle Smith provides just a taste of what The Culture Soup Podcast has to offer with a snippet from an up
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