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Leaders In The Spotlight

by Tige Charity

Leadership Realities Season 4

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  1. Leadership: Beyond Back to the Future | Claudia Wells

    S7 E3 Claudia Heyneman Wells is an actress, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community servant, internationally recognized for her role as Jennifer Parker in the iconic film Back to the Future. Her performing career began in San Francisco, where she was a founding member of the San Francisco…

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  2. Leadership: Faith Behind the Scenes with Karen Covell

    S7 E2 KAREN COVELL is an independent Producer of films, Specials and Documentaries, Founding Director of the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) and Co-Founder and Producer for JC Productions, an independent film and music production company. She is also an active member of the Producers Guild of...

  3. Leadership: Faith, Film & Purpose with Erin Miracle

    S7 E1 Erin Miracle is an award-winning actress, dancer, choreographer, writer, director, and producer whose career spans film, theater, television, and international performance. Her credits include The Beast, Dead Kansas, Death on the Border, and The Passion Play, which reached more than 500...

  4. Leadership: Never under estimate where you are now with guest Wendy Gladney

    Season 6 Episode 11 Wendy Gladney is The Purpose Partner. She serves as a Coach, Life Strategist, Consultant, Author, and Speaker. A multi-faceted businesswoman with close to thirty years of experience, Wendy is the founder Season of Greatness (SOG); Personal Services Plus Consulting (PSP); and…

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  5. Leadership: Seeing what the needs are and doing them with guest Imhotep Coleman

    S06E10 Imhotep Coleman is the founder of Urban Scholar Film Academy, a Saturday affinity program serving high school youth in Inglewood, CA. The Ready to Rise award–winning initiative is dedicated to empowering young filmmakers by sharing the communal and collaborative process of storytelling....

  6. Leadership: Optimism is Imperative with guest Craig Shimahara

    S06 E09 Craig Shimahara is the founder and CEO of Shimahara Visual, a full service creative agency specializing in property marketing and architectural visualization, with studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Craig is a Presidential Award Recipient of the AIA Los Angeles chapter, a…

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  7. Taking outside limits out the equation With Dawnn Lewis

    S06E08 Dr. Dawnn Lewis, a multitalented and multifaceted individual: President & CEO of Morning Jewel Inc. – a multi-platform production company in the areas of film, television, animation, music/music publishing & experiential events. She is also the Founder & CEO of the A New Day...

  8. Living on faith as a entrepreneur

    Season 6 Episode 7 Emmanuel J. Waters Co-Founder and CEO Old Hillside Bourbon Company is an experienced contracts consultant in Silicon Valley. He started his career working for the Department of Defense and has over 12 years of experience in both commercial and government contracts. Upon leaving...

  9. Leadership: Reframing discomfort in entrepreneurship with Guest Marsha Smith

    Season 6 Episode 6 Marsha Smith is the founder and CEO of Minibop, a company transforming early childhood education through the power of music. With a background in music management from Berklee College of Music and years of experience as both a performer and educator, Marsha’s journey has been...

  10. Build your confidenceBe the full package with guest Ashley Lania

    S06 EP05 Ashley Lania is the visionary CEO of BossyByNature Design Studio, where she empowers feel-good, women-led brands to thrive through strategic design, digital marketing, and purpose-driven storytelling. From Fortune 500 companies to community-rooted nonprofits and celebrity-backed brands,...

  11. What is for You will not fail with guest Brittany Walker

    Season 6 Episode 4 Brittany Walker is a purpose driven leader, social justice advocate, and devoted mother of four whose life’s mission is rooted in transforming adversity into action. As the Founder and CEO of Butterfly’s Haven, she provides dignified housing and holistic supportive services for...

  12. Look To Your Team for The Next Leaders with Sherika Charity-Junirs.

    Season 6 Episode 3 Sherika Charity-Junirs is a powerhouse in financial aid leadership, currently serving as the Director of Financial Aid at Northern Virginia Community College, one of the largest community colleges in the U.S. With 15 years of experience, she’s championed access, equity, and...

  13. Using your story as a skill with guest Ahneishia Washington

    S06EP02 Ahneishia Washington is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who is passionate about seeing individuals, families, and communities get their joy back to thrive in wholeness and peace. Ahneishia grew up in the city of Compton, where she developed her passion for seeing urban communities...

  14. Progress over Perfection with Launi King

    Season 6 Episode 1 Launi King has been a globally recognized design executive for more than 20 years. As the founder and CEO of Creative Play, King developed a product lab that champions inventors and illuminates Black women-driven innovation. Creative Play develops products that break the loop…

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  15. Leadership, Showing up and Owning The Room with JTasha St.Cyr

    Season 5 Episode 11 Ms. J’Tasha St. Cyr, CEO and Founder of Miss Everything Entertainment, a dynamic production company based in Los Angeles. A proud native of the city, J’Tasha is of Creole and Belizean descent. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in...

  16. Silent Leaders inspire Future Leaders with Alison "Ali" Bodager

    Season 5 Episode 10 Alison "Ali" Bodager is a passionate advocate for underserved youth and the founder of Jacaranda Rising, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting transition-age adults (18-24) experiencing homelessness or aging out of the foster care system. Born and raised in Ohio, Ali has been...

  17. Knowing Your Worth with guest Nicole Bryant

    Season 5 Episode 9 Nicole Bryant is the founding Chief Operating Officer of the City of Los Angeles’ Office of Civil Rights. Nicole is at the helm of some of LA’s most impactful initiatives, including the award-winning anti-hate campaign, LA For All, and the recently launched Just Say Hello...

  18. The Bar is set, are YOU READY with DynastyTaylor

    Season 5 Episode 8 Dynasty Taylor, a social worker and native of South Los Angeles, founded Dynasty's United Youth Association (DUYA) in 2014 at just 23 years old during her first year of graduate school at USC. Driven by a passion for social change, she pursued a Master’s in Social Work…

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  19. Delegating, Being Whole and Collaboration with guest Shelby Williams González

    Season 5 Episode 7 Shelby Williams-González President & CEO of Inner-CityArts and has 20 years of experience in the arts education field and 22 years as a professional dancer, Shelby has a career made up of overlapping networks. Artist, educator, and leader pushing for social change. Shelby has...

  20. Can't live with quitting, Leaders show up with Ava Walker

    Season 5 Episode 6 Founder and CEO of Beyond our Kin (BOK) Ava Walker As a former foster youth and having experienced homelessness as a teen. Writing every day and prayer was her coping mechanisms. From an early age she had visions of turning her pain into purpose. Finding herself a stable home,...

  21. Starting a business from the ground up with Melanie Mora and Gaby Luco

    Season 5 Episode 5 MELANIE MORA| FOUNDER OF GET SWEAT STUDIO,LLC Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, I’m a proud daughter of two hardworking 2nd generation immigrants who made sure I knew that education and a strong work ethic weren’t optional — they were the foundation. I was a Business Analyst…

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  22. DELEGATING, Prioritizing & Leadership with Pamela Dixon

    Season 5 Episode 4 Pamela Dixon, is a self made entrepreneur and advocate for individuals with special needs. She is the CEO and founder of B-ALL Unlimited LLC. She owns several residential facilities and provides services for individuals with special needs. She employs about 50 employees to…

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  23. Embracing Everything about YOU with Guest: Audra Bryant

    Season 5 Episode 3 Audra is a TEDx speaker, empowerment coach, author, and multi-genre artist with a powerful mission: to help individuals acknowledge, embrace, and transform their physical and emotional scars into sources of strength and purpose. Born and raised in Detroit, Audra’s journey of...

  24. Learning to delegate with Leonard Jackson

    Season 5 Episode 2 Leonard Jackson, a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Norfleet Transportation, he leads a multimillion-dollar logistics company with over 100 employees and a successful freight broker training program. Leonard also has a rich background…

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  25. Tige Charity talks COMMUNITY and LEADERSHIP with Dawn L. Brown

    Season 5 Episode 1 Kicking off this Season 5 Episode1 with a twist! Our host, Tige Charity will be interviewed by Dawn L. Brown CEO of EmpowHer. Kids In The Spotlight Production Studio With A Purpose https://kidsinthespotlightproductionstudio.org/ Credits Host - Tige Charity Subscribe To...

  26. Your Purpose will find you with Kandee Rochelle Lewis

    Season 4 Episode 10 Kandee Rochelle Lewis is a Masterful trainer, Certified Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Prevention Advocate, Kandee specializes in Trauma Awareness, Teen Dating Violence, Healthy Relationships, Leadership and developing youth to be Peer Advocates and Safety Partners. Kandee...

  27. Feel the feelings as a Leader with Xavier Byers

    Season 04 Episode 09 Xavier Byers was born & raised in Augusta, Georgia. Xavier attended Morehouse College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Turner Broadcasting as a summer intern (Finance), eventually supporting CNN, Cartoon Network, and…

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  28. Feel the feelings as a Leader with Xavier Byers

    Season 04 Episode 09 Xavier Byers was born & raised in Augusta, Georgia. Xavier attended Morehouse College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Turner Broadcasting as a summer intern (Finance), eventually supporting CNN, Cartoon Network, and…

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  29. Listening To Your Team with Theresa Lowe!

    Season 04 Episode 08 Theresa Lowe is the Founder/Executive Director of the Lowe Family Foundation. Her dedication to this work connects her to a linage of community advocacy by way of her grandmother, who was an avid organizer and volunteer. Theresa’s core values focus on creating the highest…

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  30. Listening To Your Team with Theresa Lowe!

    Season 04 Episode 08 Theresa Lowe is the Founder/Executive Director of the Lowe Family Foundation. Her dedication to this work connects her to a linage of community advocacy by way of her grandmother, who was an avid organizer and volunteer. Theresa’s core values focus on creating the highest…

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  31. "Listen-first" leadership with Angela Lee

    Season 04 Episode 07 Angela Lee is a seasoned professional with a robust thirteen-year background in community development, sales, and non-profit initiatives. Executive Director of Harambee Ministries and Pastor on Staff of Fellowship Church. Angela Lee embodies a "listen-first" leadership...

  32. ”Listen-first” leadership with Angela Lee

    Season 04 Episode 07 Angela Lee is a seasoned professional with a robust thirteen-year background in community development, sales, and non-profit initiatives. Executive Director of Harambee Ministries. Angela Lee embodies a "listen-first" leadership approach. Examining the mission and vision of…

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  33. Leaders should be learning all the time with Beny Ashburn.

    Season 4 Episode 6 Beny Ashburn CEO & CO-FOUNDER of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. a Black-Owend Craft Beer Brand. Brand Architect Beny works collaboratively with creative minds to craft identities that truly resonate! As an Innovation Catalyst, she drives transformative change through strategies that...

  34. Leaders should be learning all the time with Beny Ashburn.

    Season 4 Episode 6 CEO & CO-FOUNDER of Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. a Black-Owend Craft Beer Brand. Brand Architect Beny Ashburn works collaboratively with creative minds to craft identities that truly resonate! As an Innovation Catalyst, she drives transformative change through strategies that push...

  35. Consistency and Being Present as a Leader with Naomi Ackerman

    Season 4 Episode 5 Naomi Ackerman is the founder and executive director of Advot, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering system-impacted and incarcerated youth through theatre-based curriculums. At the heart of her work is a commitment to teaching communication, fostering healthy...

  36. Consistency and Being Present as a Leader with Naomi Ackerman

    Season 4 Episode 5 Naomi Ackerman is the founder and executive director of Advot, a California-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering system-impacted and incarcerated youth through theatre-based curriculums. At the heart of her work is a commitment to teaching communication, fostering healthy...

  37. Being Comfortable being Uncomfortable as a leader with David Garelick

    Season 4 Episode 4 David Garelick is a highly respected leader and trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, with over 35 years of expertise in comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. As President and CEO of Global Business Management since 1999…

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  38. Being Comfortable being Uncomfortable as a leader with David Garelick

    Season 4 Episode 4 David Garelick is a highly respected leader and trusted advisor to high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses, with over 35 years of expertise in comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. As President and CEO of Global Business Management since 1999…

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  39. Excellence is the standard , not the goal with Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez

    Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, a native Angeleno from the San Gabriel Valley, is the first Latina CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC), the largest RMHC chapter in North America. Fatima is a visionary leader, passionate about family-centered care and RMHCSC’s role in...

  40. Excellence is the standard , not the goal with Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez

    Fatima Djelmane Rodriguez, a native Angeleno from the San Gabriel Valley, is the first Latina CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC), the largest RMHC chapter in North America. Fatima is a visionary leader, passionate about family-centered care and RMHCSC’s role in...

  41. Staying PREPARED with Guest Cari Uslan

    Season 4 Episode 2 Cari B. Uslan has been a nonprofit leader for over 20 years. In 2016, Ms. Uslan joined Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA). Currently serving in her third year as Chief Executive Officer; she spent two years as the Executive Vice President, and two years as...

  42. Staying PREPARED with Guest Cari Uslan

    Season 4 Episode 2 Cari B. Uslan has been a nonprofit leader for over 20 years. In 2016, Ms. Uslan joined Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles (JBBBSLA). Currently serving in her third year as Chief Executive Officer; she spent two years as the Executive Vice President, and two years as...

  43. Building a Network with LyNea Bell

    Season 4 Episode 1 LyNea "LB" Bell is a Seattle, Washington Native. She is the co- founder & President of Bell Hall Talent , Inc. A full service talent agency which represents talent in television, film, comedy, commercial, print and literary. LB specializes in Theatrical, Literary Development…

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  44. Building a network with Talent Agent, LyNea Bell

    Season 4 Episode 1 LyNea "LB" Bell is a Seattle, Washington Native. She is the co- founder & President of Bell Hall Talent , Inc. A full service talent agency which represents talent in television, film, comedy, commercial, print and literary. LB specializes in Theatrical, Literary Development…

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  45. Commitment, Competence, and Curiosity with guest Lorna Little

    Season 03 Episode 10 Lorna Little, MSW serves as the President and CEO of St. Anne’s Family Services where she has developed innovative programs for children and families since 2018. With a focus on underserved communities that often live in the shadows, she has a successful history of leading…

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  46. Self-Awareness & Leadership, Dr Sharrica Miller

    Season 3 Episode 9 Dr. Sharrica Miller is an Associate Professor and the chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Student Engagement at California State University, Fullerton. She serves as co-investigator on a $2.2 million HRSA workforce diversity grant, leading an interdisciplinary team of...

  47. How To Model Leadership (Guest: Dr. Dawn Hendricks-Milhouse)

    Season 03 Episode 08 Dr. Dawn Milhouse, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Milhouse Charities, is passionate about advancing underrepresented youth and minorities in STEM fields. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, she builds meaningful partnerships with...

  48. Take Bold Risks: Embrace Mistakes for Success

    Season 3 Episode 7 Roberto Martinez is the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo. He has served the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo since 2011 and has been the CEO since late 2015. He began working with Boys & Girls Clubs in 2003 in San Bernardino and has over 20 years of experience in...

  49. Embracing Authentic Leadership: The Woman's Perspective

    Season 3 Episode 6 As the owner of several licensed daycare centers, Ms. Sparks creates environments that empower children and families. She has authored books such as “My First Day at Daycare,” “Your Daycare Blueprint,” and “Start a Successful and Nurturing Daycare Business: The Complete Guide.”...

  50. Empowering Leaders: Insights on Compassionate Leadership

    Season 03 Episode05 Miry Whitehill is an author, nonprofit founder, and executive director of Miry's List, an award-winning nonprofit supporting families resetting as refugees in the United States. In July 2016, Miry founded Miry’s List when a friend introduced her to a family of new arrival…

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