Perspective of Black Lives is coming to an end or is it? Let me know should this be a separate podcast? I would love to hear your feedback.

Perspective of Black Lives Matter is a 4 part series that will be released over the next 4 weeks. I talk with various guests as we explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guests include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert.

For more information visit Networking With Michelle.

Perspective of Black Lives Matter is a 4 part series that will be released over four weeks. I talk with various guests as we explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guests include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert.

Michelle Y. Talbert is CEO of Her Power Hustle. She has an amazing story of her journey through motherhood, education, and entrepreneurship. Her Power Hustle is a community helping women entrepreneurs build relationships to further their career and business endeavors.

Perspective of Black Lives Matter is a 5 part series that will be released over the next five weeks. I talk with various guests as we explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guests include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert.

John P. Comer is the co-executive director of Communities United is a grassroots, membership organization of low to moderate income individuals and families in Maryland. Our mission is to organize our communities to build power to win transformative change for social, economic, and environmental justice.

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of raising minimum wage.
• Should public housing be positioned in middle class neighborhoods.
• The importance of voting rights for ex-felons.

For more information on John follow him on IG @architectofjustice

Perspectives of Black Lives Matter is a 5 part series that will be released over the next five weeks. I talk with various guests as explore police shootings, social media activism, a new Black Wall Street, minimum wage, and a lot more. Special guest include Brandon Jones, Jay Jones, John Comer, and Michelle Talbert. 

First guest is Brandon Jones, a Psychotherapist and founder of Jegna Institute based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jones concentrates on healing the Black community, by addressing behavioral patterns and mental health conditions.​ With the ultimate objective is to strengthen, mobilize and liberate people classified as Black.

In this episode we discuss concepts of 

• African-American vs Black American
• Inner City vs Suburbs
• Black Wall Street
• And a lot more!

For more information on Brandon visit http://www.jegnainstitute.com and check out his new audio book Level Elite: Personal Revolution through S.E.L.F Development as a free download.

Twitter: @UniversalJones

Move Your Money Challenge - a full list of black owned banks.

I first met Pierre in the streets of Austin on a Saturday night. In passing, he asked for $1 and begin to dive into the details of his Million Dollar Mission. A lot of us talk about, but he is about it. Literally! Find out the driving force of Pierre going across country asking a million people for $1. You can follow his journey and drop a dollar on http://www.mdmayham.com/. 

Cathy Francois, CEO, Career Exploration Officer, helps professionals bridge the gap between their career transitions. We met at the Blogging While Brown Conference in July and further discuss the benefits of LinkedIn and collaborating with like minded people. For more information on Cathy visit http://www.rezumeforward.com/ and follow @rezumeforward.

Also connect with me on http://michellengome.com or @michellengome.

Paul is the founder and president of the award-winning matchmaking firm, The Paul C. Brunson Agency. His first book entitled: It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be): A Modern-Day Guide to Finding & Keeping Love. Paul has been endorsed by Oprah, co-host of Our World with Black Enterprise, and founder of #MentorMonday webinar series. In this episode, Paul provides a well rounded wrap up on balancing networking and dating for the professional.

The last episode Dion and I ended mentioning the belief of soulmates. We continue to explore the concept of networking and dating a bit further by discussing the concepts of relationships, twin flames and soul mates. 

Dion Metzger M.D. is a relationship therapist providing us on insight on how to define the boundaries of networking and dating in today's digital age. We discuss apps, social media, and communication.

For more information visit http://michellengome.com and follow @michellengome.

Amber Neal is CEO of Matchmaker Enterprise and is known as Houston's Millionaire Matchmaker. I first met Amber a few years ago at Mayor Annise Parker's Christmas Party and have followed her online ever since. She was an absolute delight to talk to as we explore her personal journey and she drops jewels throughout the show. 

For more information visit http://michellengome.com and follow @michellengome.

Deborah Magnus, author of Write Brain, Left Brain: Bridging The Gap Between Creative Writer & Marketing Author (Motivational Press). Deb is also an author success coach who helps authors market their book effectively within their niche market. In our interview we discuss her new book, social media, book tours, ghostwriting and a whole lot more!

For show notes visit: http://michellengome.com or follow on Twitter @michellengome

Michelle A. Smith is a published author of “The Invisible Chameleon – Changing Your Color, Shifting and Reaching a Desired Goal.” A self-awareness strategist, who believes that when people tap into their core qualities and characteristics, transformation happens – not only for the individual but, the people around them, and the entire world. As the Shift Starter, she challenges, coaches and empowers individuals to step outside of their comfort zone, think outside of the box, and shift temporarily to achieve a desired goal or get to the next level.  

For show notes visit michellengome.com and follow @michellengome.

Melissa is founder and CEO of Melissa Ambers, Paperless Expert. Melissa offers tools and advice on using and embracing technology for a paperless business. Using these tools is a tremendous help with Time Management.

For more information and show notes visit http://michellengome.com and follow @michellengome.

Dr. Reagan Flowers created CSTEM Teacher & Student Support Services, Inc, the first integrated Pre K-12th grade STEM enrichment program in the nation. Dr. Flowers also provides great insight on how she has maintained her organization over 10 years and the moment she was recognized by the White House.

For more information visit http://michellengome.com and follow @michellengome.

Clammr experienced a breakthrough launch at New Media Expo 15 and has been circulating among the podcasting and indie music community. I have the chance to sit down with Parviz, one of the co-founders, tells us the concept of the app and how it has grown in a short time. 

For more information visit http://michellengome.com and follow on Twitter @michellengome

In 2007, the Tyler’s had a vision to highlight the positive aspects of marriage and parenting in the African-American community on a blog named BlackandMarriedWithKids.com. The simple, yet dynamic title has resonated beyond its belief reaching millions through valuable content, authentic engagement and has become the largest African-American marriage and parenting site. Lamar and Ronnie operate Tyler New Media, Inc. specializing in online branding, digital consulting and documentary creation. They have been acknowledged in ESSENCE Magazine, Parenting Magazine, Ebony Magazine’s Power 100 and 2015 finalists for Infusionsoft’s Small Business ICON award. Find out how their passion and purpose continues to grow their business.

• Mission: To uplift and support marriages in our community.
• 3 P's:
  • Passion - Is what drives us.
  • Purpose - Keeps us going.
  • Profit - Sustains the passion and purpose
  • Without the profit you can't sustain your passion and purpose.
• We found our passion, discovered our purpose and the profit is a by product.
• We had a passion for showing an entirely different segment of the African-American relationship that the media did not show.
• Passion don't pay the bills.
• Money doesn't always fulfill you and drive you forward. Money doesn't bring everyone to rally around your mission.

For more show notes visit http://michellengome.com or follow @michellengome

Last month, I had the pleasure of meeting Dion Metzger, MD at the Blogging While Brown Conference. Metzger is a board certified adult psychiatrist who is passionate about the advocacy of mental illness.We had an intriguing conversation and I was fortunate enough to carry that over in this podcast. We discussed a variety of topics from her path to becoming a physician, Charleston and the state mental health in the African-American community. Below are some highlights of what was discussed.

• ·      I love the gift to have the ability to treat symptoms of mental illness.
• ·      We put so much work into school and becoming what you want to be, go where you passion is. Go for your heart
• ·      I see technology as a good thing because it brings awareness and with awareness we bring more change to what’s going on. I see it as nothing but a positive. We have to know what’s going on in order to change it.
• ·      We have to remember there’s good in all people.
• ·      One person’s actions do not represent a whole race.
• ·      Depression can be just as paralyzing as physical illness as you don’t have the motivation to get out of bed, your sleep and appetite changes. It can affect you from head to toe.
• ·      The beautiful thing about depression is it can be treated.
• ·      Everybody can benefit from therapy because you are spending time with a non-bias person.
• ·      You telling your story is therapeutic.
• ·      Talking to a professional can make a difference.
• ·      Relationships are common reasons to see a therapist.
• ·      Success is what you are currently doing compared to what you are created to do.
• ·      When you get up everyday and you are happy doing what you are doing. Success is happiness.

 Links:

·      http://dionmetzgermd.com

·      https://twitter.com/DionMetzgerMD

Justin Drummond is the founder of SparkC Innovation who is focused on inspiring the next wave of innovators. 

Networking With Michelle is a professional development podcast designed to provide insight on various aspects of one's career journey with a holistic approach. Be sure to visit http://michellengome.com for show notes and follow @michellengome.

Steve writes his books for a variety of Internet entrepreneurs: Nonfiction eBook authors, bloggers, and affiliate marketers. What separates him from other digital publishers is his ability to explain complex topics in a no-nonsense, straightforward manner. He doesn't promise the world. But always delivers step-by-step strategies you can immediately implement. 

Networking With Michelle is a professional development podcast designed to provide insight on various aspects of one's career journey with a holistic approach. Be sure to visit http://michellengome.com for show notes and follow @michellengome.

Christine St. Vil is head MOM 'N Charge! Christine is co-author of Whose Shoes Are You Wearing: 12 Steps to Becoming The Woman You Really Want to Be. In this episode we explore what it takes for moms, or women in general, for them to be successful in any environment. As well as her opportunities with the White House Administration, Steve Harvey, Black & Married With Kids and a lot more. Be sure to visit http://michellengome.com for show notes and @michellengome on social media.

Word Warrior, Rosalin Krieger, is a communications expert based in Toronto, Canada. Krieger helps students and adults with their written and verbal skills to meet their academic, professional and personal goals.

A quick word of encouragement as we are half way through the year. Please take 2 minutes to complete the professional development survey. Thanks for the positive feedback! PD Survey

Michelle explains the reason for a short break between a few episodes. 

George Fraser provides his own equation to networking Chemistry, Fit, Timing in his book Click: Ten Truths for Building Extraordinary Relationships. Fraser offers a special discount for his Power Networking Conference in Dallas, Texas June 24-27.

3 tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile and to make contact with people.

Networking with Michelle is a professional development podcast designed to provide insight on various aspects of one's career journey with a holistic approach. I share who I am and details of why I am launching the podcast. Be sure to visit http://michellengome.com and follow @michellengome.