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Lets ManiFeast

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Lets ManiFeast hosted by Kim Rickards, the Professional Superglue, shares the untold stories of rising entrepreneurs and thriving professionals around the world to inspire listeners to accomplish their dreams and live a more meaningful life.

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Episodes

  1. Normalizing Hotel Ownership with Davonne Reaves

    Davonne Reaves is no stranger to the power of manifestation. She has manifested being the founder and chief hospitality strategist behind The Vonne Group in addition to being an award-winning hotel consultant, an hotel asset manager with over 14 years of experience in the lodging industry, and a...

  2. The Boom Theory with Glenda Lee

    Glenda Lee is a luxury & boutique hotel sales and marketing vet with 20+ years in the game. Glenda's drive to ignite corporate and personal growth for others led her to create The Boom Theory™ - an integrated approach to creating business expansion through future-proofed leadership, tactical...

  3. Routines & Things with Ashley Brown

    As the host of the Routine and Things Podcast, a space to learn and become inspired on all things routine., Ashley Brown is used to being on the other side of the mic. She joins Lets ManiFeast to not only talk about being the creator and owner of Routine and Things, which equips women to...

  4. The Mommy Makeover with Janelle Dawsey

    Mental health is integral to living a healthy, balanced life. Therapist, Janelle Dawsey, has a strong desire to help mothers find their identity, address mom shame and guilt, and overcome postpartum depression and anxiety. This desire lead her to use her voice and experience to build generational...

  5. Thriving With Lupus feat. Dina Thatchet

    Diagnosed over 26 years ago, after being hospitalized for a month, pronounced clinically dead three times, and given a 5-year prognosis, Dina Thatchet joins Lets ManiFeast podcast to share her journey as a Stage IV Lupus Nephritis thriver to help patients and families, physicians, elected...

  6. Being Seen & Heard with Jessica Vasquez

    Have you ever been told it’s better to be seen and not heard? Have you ever struggled to find your voice? The answer is “Yes” for many of us including Jessica Vasquez, Netflix’s LatinX Employee Resource Group Lead. Born to Colombian parents, Jessica grew up with the belief that hard work was...

  7. Living Your Soul Career with Lisandra Rickards

    Prior to being the Founder & CEO of Soul Career, Former CEO of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship or Harvard Business school grad, Lisandra Rickards, was simply a free spirit that strived to live a successful and purpose-filled life. Little did she know, she would be extremely instrumental in...

  8. Women On A Mission with Nina Mickens & Sheshe Segar, Creators of the Next Step Network, Inc.

    “Find your purpose, Make a plan and Be intentional.” This is the motto of two ladies from Brooklyn and the Bronx who came together to lead & inspire youth to make smart and intentional choices to ensure they are productive participants in society and possess financial freedom new level. Nina...

  9. Building A Luxury Global Brand with Troy Oraine

    Troy Oraine is the genius behind Jamaican-based luxury brand, Tribe Nine Studios. Former dancer and choreographer, Troy has shared the stage with Queen Beyonce and more notable stars and today he joins Lets ManiFeast podcast to share how his particular affinity to everything fashion, led him to…

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  10. Creating A Social Food App with Bomani Mintz

    Bomani Mintz says “Your hard work, motivation, persistence, and execution will pay off,” and these words ring very true for the Founder & CEO of Crave It, a social food app recreating how diners order, review, recommend, and share dishes they love. Press play to hear more about why Crave It is…

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  11. Creating The Content You Want To See with Gene Finley & Morgan Mathews

    What happens when Gene Finley IV and Morgan Mathews, two black men with creative spirits and passion for innovation meet at a tech company then put their heads together to create Bit., a scripted comedy series exploring the underbelly of Silicon Valley through the lens of people of color, and…

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  12. #HireBlack Now with Niani Tolbert

    Back in the late 1960’s James Brown encouraged folks to “Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud", and Niani Tolbert lives by those words. When the news reports of racial injustice and senseless killings of blacks in the United States rose, Niani seized the opportunity to leverage her recruiting...

  13. A Catalyst For Change with Black Engineer, Arylee McSweaney

    It’s a fact, representation across industries is important and there is a need for more black engineers! It’s also a fact that there are Black engineers currently paving the way to open doors to make room for this to happen. One of those engineers is change-maker, Arylee McSweaney, Etsy’s…

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  14. Getting Inside The Creative Mind of Merlyn Oliver

    Merlyn Oliver is the Founder of Merlyn Melesia Productions, Co-founder of Brooklyn Mavens, a creative outlet that highlights everything Brooklyn, brand strategist, social influencer, creative director, and entrepreneur. Sis is booked, blessed, and busy! Her passion for visual creations and making...

  15. Career Gems with Candace Ash

    While it's understood that everyone's career path will not be the same and may sometimes be filled with a few bumps in the road, having a few solid gems to hold on can make the journey easier. Today's guest, Candace Ash, joins to share more about her mission to teach people who are underemployed…

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  16. Growing & Glowing with Marshay Monet

    The 2020 pandemic caused many to explore their passion projects and pursue entrepreneurial dreams. Today's guest, Marshay Monet, was among this brave group, and in this episode of Lets ManiFeast, she shares how a prophetic word led to creating her own skincare line, Glow Skin Deep Cosmetics where...

  17. The Voices Behind The Stories with Wesleigh Siobhan & Sean Crisden

    While many may prefer turning the pages of a book, audiobooks are increasing in popularity due to the convenience of being able to multitask as you listen. Painting a picture vocally—as opposed to just reading the words—is a gift that today's guests, Wesleigh Siobhan and Sean Crisden, possess...

  18. Black Romance Authors You Should Know: Love Belvin (Part 3/3)

    If you are looking for a good book series to end the year with, you are in the perfect place. This week concludes the 3 part series of Black romance authors you should know with Adult Contemporary Author (and series queen), Love Belvin. Love is the author of "Love's Improbable Possibility,"...

  19. Black Romance Authors You Should Know: Alexandria House (Part 2/3)

    We're still inside and as the holidays get closer, it's a good time to start a new book. For part 2/3 of the Black romance authors you should know series, Kim is joined by best-selling Black romance author, Alexandria House, who has a dope collection of books to choose your holiday read from....

  20. Black Romance Authors You Should Know: Christina C. Jones (Part 1/3)

    The global pandemic has changed the world as we know it with many at-home reaching for new hobbies and good stories to escape their realities. With this in mind, Kim kicks off this 3-part interview series with one of her favorite best-selling Black romance novelists, Christina C. Jones,...

  21. Rising Entrepreneurs: A Conversation with Stephen Hart

    Rising entrepreneur, Stephen A. Hart, is the founder of Isles Media, LLC, the host of the top rated Trailblazers.FM podcast, and the creator of Brand You Academy. His podcast has featured over 150 successful Black entrepreneurs and professionals and has reached 350,000 listeners in 142 countries....

  22. Dismantling Housing Barriers with Samir Goel

    Co-Founder Samir Goyle. of Esusu, the leading financial technology platform dismantling barriers to housing, joins Lets ManiFeast to expound on Esusu’s fundamental belief which states that where you come from, the color of your skin or your financial identity shouldn’t determine where you end up…

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  23. From Hustle to Enterprise with Jamila Pinto

    Jamila Pinto is a true hustler! She is a Creative, Producer, Executive Assistant to contemporary reggae artist, Protoje, and the mastermind behind Jamaica's newest conference for creatives and entrepreneurs, INDIGGO Conference. While many may think Jamila is living the dream (which she is in many...

  24. The Evolution of Events with Denise Grant

    Denise A Grant, owner of Hactac Events is a baker turned event planner. Her journey began with making custom cakes and treats for her son's birthday party but as time progressed, so did Denise's desire to further expand her creative arm. In 2017, the opportunity came for Denise to explore event...

  25. Inside The Floral Biz with Florista Alexis Greene

    Proud Brooklynite and Florista, Alexis Greene, affectionately known as Lex, of AD Floral Design joins Lets ManiFeast to talk about how she got into the floral biz, a few misunderstandings people may have about the biz and what she’s manifesting. Lex launched AD Floral Design in October 2018 with...

  26. Dream Big, Do Work, Get Paid with Rob Humphrey

    Dream big, do work, get paid. These are the words today's guest, Rob Humphrey, lives by. Rob has spent the last decade setting sales records at LinkedIn while showing others how to achieve the same kind of success he has found. His passion is helping colleges and universities reach prospective...

  27. Catching Up With Team ManiFeast

    As summer 2020 winded down, the ladies of ManiFeast, (Kim Rickards, CEO & CoFounder, Krystle Sylvester, Director of Events, Valentina Hannon, Director of Operations) decided to record a podcast with Strategic HR Partner, Alysha M. Campbell, to give listeners a look into how they're really feeling...

  28. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Amy Cecilano

    Born and raised on Long Island New York by Costa Rican immigrant, Amy Ceciliano, is a Wheaton College, MA graduate., a working mom, people connector, and passionate about social service and helping others. During this episode, Amy shares how she is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and why it…

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  29. I'm Not A Rapper with Ludovic Nkoth

    Incredibly talented and forward-thinking Cameroonian Impressionist artist, Ludovic Nkoth, states that his work “attempts to regain things that were taken away from my people. Things such as power, culture, the idea of self, and the idea of being black and proud.” Ludovic discusses how people…

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  30. Be The Change You Want To See with Adenike Olanrewaju

    Adenike Olanrewaju knows first hand what it feels like to be overlooked and to have her story told by someone who doesn't look like or fully understand her - instead of sitting back and doing nothing, she founded AYO (Joy in Yoruba), a digital magazine and international meeting place for black...

  31. Creating A Platform For Black Media Makers with Victoria Coker

    Victoria Coker has more than ten years of design and marketing experience and has worked for organizations such as Carnegie Hall, Bric Arts Media, and Oxford University Press. Today Victoria joins Lets ManiFeast to share how her passion for media led her to launch Black Web Fest, an event series...

  32. Mindful Career Choices with Tsahai Green

    Tsahai Green is many things including a wife, mother of two, full-time Bank Recruiter, and co-owner of DOPE (Derived of Pure Excellence), a family-owned clothing company focused on spreading love and positivity while strengthening local communities. Today adds being a guest on this podcast to her...

  33. Creating Your Dream Career with Jason Rogers

    Jason Rogers is an entrepreneur, project manager, and brand consultant who works closely with bands and artists at some of the industry's biggest events: Tidal X, MTV Video Music Awards, and the BET Awards. In this episode Jason shares how he leveraged his has many years of experience managing...

  34. Family Dynamics: Navigating Small Business Work Life with Sean Morgan

    Working with family can be a challenge, but this isn't the story for Sean Morgan, part-owner of Jamaican based, Dental & Medical Supplies Limited (DMS). In this episode, Sean discusses the ways of coping with your family in and out of the workplace, why it is important to set clear boundaries...

  35. Motivation & Manifestation with Lady Adelaide

    Lady Adelaide, Founder and Creative Director of byladyadelaide, a beauty, motivation, and travel blog that focuses on celebrating and uplifting people of color, joins Lets ManiFeast today. Adelaide lived in New York City for five years, a dream of hers at the time, but she found that she wasn’t...

  36. Owning Your Narrative with Devika Brij

    Have you ever wondered how to build your professional brand or what and how much to share professionally? Devika Brij is the owner of Brij the Gap Consulting, where she helps professionals of color achieve their dream careers by creating and elevating their professional brand, through her online...

  37. Navigating Career Change with Dela Yador

    Marketing executive, party promoter, cultural connector, and SOIL Media Founder, Dela Yador, joins Lets ManiFeast to drop gems on how he's successfully navigated career change from the Entertainment to the CPG industry. Dela shares helpful insight into reading the room and provides practical…

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  38. Manic Memoirs with Kasey Woods

    Mother, writer, mentor, communication specialist, a proud product of Howard University and mental health advocate, Kasey Woods, joins today's episode to demystify mental health myths and share what lead her to create "My Manic Memoirs", a blog that served as a catalyst for conversation amongst...

  39. Protecting Your Brand During Economic Crisis with Ashley Williams, Esq.

    Ashley Williams, Esq, is a New York attorney for Creatives and Entrepreneurs, and Creator of Unorthodox Legal, a resource platform for creatives and entrepreneurs in the areas of contracts, trademark and copyright law, internet law, and business formation. Today Ashley brings her entrepreneurial...

  40. Managing Uncertainty As A Creative with Whitney House

    Mental health in the black community is still sort of taboo and on a national scale, Black people are also less likely to receive treatment, with approximately 30% of African-American adults with mental illness receiving treatment each year, compared to the U.S. average of 43%. (National Alliance...

  41. Creating Work-Life Boundaries with Kim Rickards

    Boundaries are defined as a line that marks the limits of an area. As the office makes a shift into the home for many, CEO & Co-Founder of ManiFeast, Kim Rickards, addresses the topic of work-life boundaries versus work-life balance. In this episode, Kim shares ideas on how to set up boundaries…

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  42. Pandemic Survival: A Multipotentialite's Perspective with Mario Evon

    If you're wondering - what is a multipotentialite? A quick answer is a person who has many different interests and creative pursuits in life. Mario Evon self-identifies as a multipotentialite because of his many professional hats which includes medical doctor and in this episode, he shares how…

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  43. Juggling Full-Time Work & Carnival Hopping with Sandra Manjie

    While Caribbean carnivals may be canceled for the rest of the year, you can jump-start your 2020 carnival planning today with professional carnival and travel blogger, Sandra Manjie. In this episode, Sandra discusses how she manages a full-time job in the investment banking industry while…

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  44. Comparisons: The Thief of Joy with Michelle Cadore

    Michelle Cadore is a true renaissance woman! Michelle is the Designer, CEO, and visionary behind YES I AM, Inc and Co-Owner and Managing Partner of DA SPOT NYC, a Brooklyn boutique that houses 25+ independent minority-owned fashion and creative brands. From an early age, Michelle has always been...

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Lets ManiFeast hosted by Kim Rickards, the Professional Superglue, shares the untold stories of rising entrepreneurs and thriving professionals around the world to inspire listeners to accomplish their dreams and live a more meaningful life.

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