Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha

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Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha

Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha is an empowercast that delves into various topics to elevate your mind. The listener will get tips, strategies, and motivation to level up their personal life and business dealings. The topics of discussions will be brought to you by one of the most empowering attorneys in sports and entertainment - author of Code v. Code: The Street Code Versus the Legal Code - and TEDx speaker.

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    Inside the (Content) Creator Ownership Crisis

    🚨 You don't own your business — you own access. And access can be revoked.In this episode, we break down the hidden truth that most content creators and social media influencers refuse to face: the creator economy is built on borrowed land.If you're building your brand, your income, and your audience entirely on social media platforms — you need to watch this. Because when access is revoked, it's not paused. It's not negotiated. It's gone.💡 In this video: Why visibility ≠ ownershipThe illusion of independence in the creator economyWhat real ownership looks like for digital entrepreneursHow to protect what you've built before it's too late.🔔 Subscribe for insights every creator needs to hear.#CreatorEconomy #ContentCreator #DigitalOwnership #SocialMediaBusiness #InfluencerTips #BlackWomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #LegalTips #CreatorRights #OnlineBusiness

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    Your Brand is Your Bands.

    Watch the full episode for more gems.

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    The facts, evidence, and answers that explains copyright infringement and why she lost.

    Watch pt.1 for the full episode and the gems you can use.https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YeWKI2LxvvlHfW7zBBagb?si=-ytV21q5TIG8GxEng1hLGg

  4. 129

    Sophia v. Terminator v. Matrix: Truth You Can Use pt.2

    Did She Really Win Billions? Or Did the Case Never Make It to a Jury?In this episode of Seek ELLAvation®, we break down the copyright claims brought by Sophia Stewart involving The Matrix and The Terminator franchises.This is not about conspiracy theories.This is about federal copyright law.The facts are addressed clearly and directly to share the truth of the matter and to extract the legal lessons that every creator, athlete, entrepreneur, and founder needs to understand.We discuss:• What the actual claims were in court• What summary judgment really means• What must be proven to win a copyright infringement case• Why federal registration is not enough• How access and substantial similarity are analyzed• When damages matter and when they do not• Why the copyright and RICO claims failed• Who actually owns the intellectual property in major film franchises• The difference between copyright and trademark protectionOwnership is step one.Proof is step two.Connect With Me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekELLAvation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellakisha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerment_influencer/?igsh=Mm1kbTJyN2Fsc3Bh#Website: www.seekellavation.com#CopyrightLaw #IntellectualProperty #OwnershipMatters #GoldStandardOwnership #SeekELLAvationIf you are building intellectual property, sharing scripts, treatments, brand concepts, music, or creative work, you must understand the burden of proof is on you.Securing your work is only half the battle.Knowing how, who, what, and when to share is the other half.This episode teaches you how to think like a lawyer before you ever need one.Theme song @reflections @vondawilliamson

  5. 128

    Sophia v. Terminator v. Matrix: Truth You Can Use. Pt. 1

    Did She Really Win Billions? Or Did the Case Never Make It to a Jury?In this episode of Seek ELLAvation®, we break down the copyright claims brought by Sophia Stewart involving The Matrix and The Terminator franchises.This is not about conspiracy theories.This is about federal copyright law.The facts are addressed clearly and directly to share the truth of the matter and to extract the legal lessons that every creator, athlete, entrepreneur, and founder needs to understand.We discuss:• What the actual claims were in court• What summary judgment really means• What must be proven to win a copyright infringement case• Why federal registration is not enough• How access and substantial similarity are analyzed• When damages matter and when they do not• Why the copyright and RICO claims failed• Who actually owns the intellectual property in major film franchises• The difference between copyright and trademark protectionOwnership is step one.Proof is step two.Connect With Me:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekELLAvation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellakisha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerment_influencer/?igsh=Mm1kbTJyN2Fsc3Bh#Website: www.seekellavation.com#CopyrightLaw #IntellectualProperty #OwnershipMatters #GoldStandardOwnership #SeekELLAvationIf you are building intellectual property, sharing scripts, treatments, brand concepts, music, or creative work, you must understand the burden of proof is on you.Securing your work is only half the battle.Knowing how, who, what, and when to share is the other half.This episode teaches you how to think like a lawyer before you ever need one.Theme song @reflections @vondawilliamson

  6. 127

    The Creator Economy, Ownership, and The Illusion of Independence.

    Some of the biggest creators in the world have woken up to this reality:Millions of followers.Zero control.Channels demonetized.Accounts suspended.Brand deals pulled.Algorithms shifted.And the public response is always the same:“How could this happen to someone that big?”Wrong question.The better question is:Did they ever actually own what they built? Do you own what you are building?This episode is about a structural truth most creators don’t see until it’s too late:If your income disappears when someone else changes a rule, you don’t own a business. You rent momentum.We unpack:• Why platform access is permission, not ownership• How brand contracts quietly transfer more rights than creators realize• The clauses that outlive the check• Why visibility collapses faster than equity• The difference between building an audience and building an assetThe real lesson is ownership.If you’re building online, this episode is preventative.THEME SONG @REFLECTIONS🎙️ Seek ELLAvation®Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekELLAvation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellakisha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerment_influencer/?igsh=Mm1kbTJyN2Fsc3Bh#Website: www.seekellavation.com

  7. 126

    When Truth is Timed For Power, Not People.

    This episode is not about celebrity gossip.It is about ownership, intent, and control.Recent headlines involving Nicki Minaj have reignited conversations around politics, religion, race, and fear based narratives. In this segment, I break down why the timing, framing, and intent behind information matters just as much as the information itself.Ownership is not limited to businesses, contracts, or intellectual property.Ownership also includes your voice, values, identity, and discernment.When emotionally charged claims are released during moments of anger, conflict, or leverage, we have to pause and ask why now. Truth telling and tactical disclosure are not the same thing. Intent reveals motive.Song @Reflections

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    AI is Not New. Neither is Theft of Likeness

    AI didn’t create a new problem.It exposed an old one.Your voice can be generated without you.Your image can be synthesized without a camera.Your likeness can be monetized without your awareness.This episode is not about one celebrity.It’s about identity as an asset class and what happens when it’s not protected.For decades, courts have said: • Identity has value• Imitation can be exploitation• Consent still mattersAI just made it scalable.If your name, face, or voice is tied to what you’re building, this conversation is not optional. It’s preventative.Theme song @reflections artist @vondawilliamson

  9. 124

    How Brand Positioning Can Protect You.

    What happens when a contract limits the product or serviced, but not the brand?In this Seek ELLAvation® segment, we break down how Taylor Swift turned contractual restrictions into leverage by understanding one critical truth:The product is never bigger than the brand it comes from.Taylor did not just re-record albums.She leveraged brand recognition to redirect fans, re-engineer value, and expand control through touring and distribution.In this episode, we unpack: • Contracts that restrict products or serviced but not identity.• How brand equity is levers.• What Taylor proved about platform power.• Why brand recognition is often the most undervalued asset in business.This is not a music lesson.It is a lesson in ownership, pivot power, and contract literacy.If your name, image, or likeness is tied to what you build, this conversation applies to you.🎙 Seek ELLAvation® PodcastNew episodes designed to elevate how you think about ownership, structure, and legacy.🔗 Connect with Ellakisha O’KelleyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekELLAvation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellakisha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerment_influencer/?igsh=Mm1kbTJyN2Fsc3Bh#Website: www.seekellavation.comTheme song @Reflections by Vonda

  10. 123

    Common Law Right vs. Federal Application.

    Most people think trademark rights start with federal registration.Do they?In this episode of Seek ELLAvation®, we break down Chisena v. Major League Baseball Players Association, a Federal Circuit decision that clearly explains the power of common law trademark rights.In this segment, we discuss: • How common law trademark rights are established• Why filing first does not guarantee ownership• How earlier marketplace use can block federal registration• The difference between common law protection and federal registration• Why a clearance search is critical before you file or launchThis episode is essential listening for creators, athletes, founders, and business owners who assume registration is the starting point.It’s not.Clearance is the foundation.Registration is the reinforcement.🔔 Subscribe for ownership-level conversations on law, business, and legacy.Connect with Seek ELLAvation® Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekELLAvation/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellakisha/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerment_influencer/?igsh=Mm1kbTJyN2Fsc3Bh#Website: www.seekellavation.comTheme song @Reflections by Vonda Williamson

  11. 122

    The Multi-seven Figure Ownership Play.

    Luol Deng didn’t just have a long career.He built a $200M real estate portfolio by treating income as a tool, not an identity.This segment breaks down: • Income vs ownership• Real estate as strategy• Global vision• Discipline and mentorshipSuccess without structure expires.Ownership compounds.Theme song "Reflections"

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    High Earners Still Struggle Without Ownership Thinking

    A $100M contract doesn’t guarantee financial stability.Odell Beckham Jr. said something that shocked people, but it exposed a truth most high earners avoid.Income is not infrastructure.Lifestyle scales faster than literacy.And without asset thinking, money becomes pressure instead of freedom.This is not about athletes.It applies to entertainers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone whose income is tied to performance or visibility.If money shows up before structure, it does not create security.It creates stress.The question is not how much you make.The question is what is holding it up.🎙️ New Seek ELLAvation® segment is live.Artists @VondaWilliamson

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    What College NIL Teach Us About Money, Growth, and Structure.

    The University of Colorado Boulder athletic department recently reported a projected financial deficit despite increased spending on player compensation and coaching salaries.This segment is not about NIL controversy or college sports headlines.It is about infrastructure.Using Colorado as a real-time case study, this episode breaks down what happens when growth outpaces structure and why ambition without capacity leads to strain in any system.Whether you are an athlete, entertainer, creative, or entrepreneur, the lessons are the same.• Why revenue growth must be planned before expense growth• How business planning is really about capacity, not ambition• What happens when collaboration lacks shared risk• Why your brand should be treated as an asset portfolio• How to evaluate ROI beyond money and momentumInfrastructure is what allows you to hold what you earn.Without it, more money, more control, and more opportunity become liabilities instead of leverage.Greed is not wanting more.Greed is demanding expansion without building the capacity to sustain it.Success does not break people.Unprepared systems do.And ownership is not about how much you make.It is about how well your structure survives success.📌 Website: www.seekellavation.com📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerment_influencer/?igsh=Mm1kbTJyN2Fsc3Bh#📌 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellakisha/📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeekELLAvation/Themes song by Artist @VondaWilliamson

  14. 119

    From Artist to Mogul: When Talent Realizes He is the Prize

    Rod Wave didn’t just build a $14M merch business.He woke up inside his own empire.What started as a $200,000 merch deal became a lesson in ownership, leverage, and control. He realized he was doing all the work while others built businesses off his name, image, and likeness.This episode isn’t about music.It’s about what happens when the talent realizes they are the prize.We break down:• How cutting out the middleman shifted millions• The difference between influence and ownership• What it means to move from artist to mogul• Why understanding structure and finance changes everythingIf you’re building something with your name, your face, or your voice attached to it, this conversation is for you.🎧 New episode of Seek ELLAvation® is live.Theme song Reflections by Vonda Williamson

  15. 118

    Complicity, Contracts, and Consequences: ("Reckoning") Beyond The Headlines.

    Today, we are talking about the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning.I know what everyone else is saying but...I have four reasons not to get sidetracked.Theme song: Reflections by Vonda Williamson

  16. 117

    A Case Study of Unprotected Potential

    In today’s Seek ELLAvation® segment, Attorney Ellakisha O’Kelley breaks down the rise and fall of former NBA phenom Sebastian Telfair—not to judge, but to illuminate the real cost of unprotected potential.This is more than a sports story. It is a lesson for creatives, athletes, founders, and especially First Gen achievers who are rising without the structure, protection, and legal clarity needed to sustain their success.If you are building anything of value—your brand, your business, your career, or your legacy—this conversation will challenge you to think differently about money, decisions, and ownership.Elevate your mindset. Protect your assets. Build with intention.Your potential deserves protection.Theme song: Reflections by @VondaWilliamson

  17. 116

    The Power Shift: From Systems to Self.

    The remainder of Season 3 will be just you and me, no guests, no filters, just truth and transformation. When getting this real, I need to do it solo. And we’re kicking it off with a powerful solo segment that dives deep into the forces shaping how we think, live, and lead:The Power Shift: From Systems to Self, Politics, Faith, and the Economy. From a different point of view. We’re peeling back the layers, exposing how division, belief, and survival all tie back to systems of control.Because before we can build ownership in business, we must understand the mindset, morality, and money systems around us. This isn’t about taking sides. It’s about taking stock of where you stand, what you believe, and how you move forward.

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    The Entrepreneur's' Edge: Powered by Knowledge. Strengthened by Support.

    The Entrepreneur’s Edge with Sonya Toomer Bates. She’s not just building businesses, she’s building power moves for women entrepreneurs. From capital access to AI-driven strategy, Sonya Toomer Bates is bringing 25+ years of experience, bold partnerships, and unmatched insight to help you grow smarter and scale stronger. 🎙️ Tap in on Tuesday for conversation, solutions, and actions. This one’s for the builders, the breakers, and the barrier-shifters.

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    Canceled- (Built to Evolve: Longevity for Music Professionals)

    Sometimes life throws us a curveball. A plan falls apart. A door closes. Or maybe, like tonight, an unexpected emergency happens. And in that moment, we face a choice: we can fret, or we can pivot.With an unexpected emergency for my guest. I had the opportunity to speak directly with you. And I want you to remember this: To set yourself apart, show up through it all. No matter your assignment, how you complete it will determine how well the job was done! Seek ELLAvation® is a power source for change-seekers who are ready to lead, elevate, and build through sports, entertainment, business, and community to plug in.

  20. 113

    Redefining Success, Reclaiming Self: The Mental Shift Every Entrepreneur Needs.

    International speaker, award-winning presenter, and founder of TES Speaks is on a mission to help individuals redefine success and reclaim themselves. After facing burnout despite “making it,” she realized alignment is the real achievement. Now she’s empowering those questioning if they can experience the fulfillment of success in their personal life, career, or business.

  21. 112

    The Real Cheat Code: Mind, Body & Purpose

    From Paralyzed to Purpose-Driven. At 25, Zedrick Carter was told he’d never walk again. He turned that diagnosis into divine direction. As the founder of Coach Carter Fitness, he helps others unlock their inner power, both spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically. This Tuesday on Seek ELLAvation®, discover how honoring your body can become the cheat code to your next level. 🎯 

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    The ($13B) Secret to Business Growth.

    Contracts & Capital: The Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon Join Linda Chatmon as she breaks down how government contracts, tech, and strategy can fund your next move—and your legacy. She’s negotiated over $13.2B in federal contracts, built an empire of brands, and helps turn influence into infrastructure. 

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    Why "Pivot" Is Your Superpower?

    Sometimes life throws us a curveball. A plan falls apart. A door closes. Or maybe, like tonight, an unexpected emergency happens. And in that moment, we face a choice: we can fret, or we can pivot. With an unexpected emergency for my guest. I gained an opportunity to speak directly to you. And I want you to remember this: To set yourself apart, show up through it all. No matter your assignment, how you complete it will determine how well the job was done! Seek ELLAvation® is a power source for change-seekers who are ready to lead, elevate, and build through sports, entertainment, business, and community to plug in. #PivotMindset #HowToPivot 

  24. 109

    Beyond the Brand: The Business of Influence and Impact (tips)

    Brand builder. Growth strategist. Culture connector.From Olympic-level activations with USA Track & Field to leading innovation at Kraft Heinz, Robert helped brands drive double-digit growth and create real impact. Passionate about bridging insight with strategy, and always moving with purpose, whether in the boardroom or on the run. 

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    Ownership Over Opportunity: What's Next for the Future of NIL.

    We’ve talked about power, policy, and the players. Now, we talk about positioning and how to move from surviving NIL to owning it through strategy, team, and action.Seek ELLAvation® is available on all major podcast platforms. ---Replay the whole NIL Series: Over four powerful segments, we traced the real story of NIL—not just the headlines, but the history, battles, and strategies shaping the future of college athletics.📚 Segment 1: From Shadows to Spotlight – How We Got Here We started with the foundation, uncovering the legal fights and overlooked voices that cracked the NCAA’s hold on amateurism and made NIL possible.⚖ Segment 2: Cracks in the System – Alston & Beyond We stepped into the courtroom, with Alston, and saw how legal wins shifted power, sparked chaos, and opened doors faster than athletes and institutions were prepared to walk through.🏛 Segment 3: Power, Policy & The Players – After the Impact We examined the tug-of-war between states, the NCAA, conferences, and collectives, diving into the House Settlement and possible federal law and the policies shaping (and stalling) NIL’s growth.💼 Segment 4: Ownership Over Opportunity – What’s Next for the Future of NIL? We closed with the call to action for athletes to move from participation to ownership—leveraging NIL for long-term value, protection, and legacy. And for the teams of playing field, off the track, off the court to step up and make this a win/win.

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    Power. Policy & The Players: Building the House

    In the first two segments, we went from the foundation of NIL’s fight to the cracks revealed in Alston, one theme is clear: competence matters. This moment is an opportunity—but only if athletes have the right knowledge, the right team, and the discipline to get it right. Without that, deals can become traps instead of tools.🎙 In Segment 3, we’ll break down the current House Settlement, the federal push, and where states stand in the tug-of-war for control. 🧠 Tune in ready to learn, reflect, and reframe what you thought you knew about NIL in college sports. Seek ELLAvation® is available on all major podcast platforms. --- 🔜 Up Next on the NIL Series: 🎧 Segment 4: Ownership, Opportunity & the Next Era Where is this all going? We’ll break down the House settlement, what NIL 2.0 could look like, and how athletes can shift from participation to possession of their value and voice.

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    Crack in the (NIL) System: Alston and Beyond.

    This case is more than about scholarships. It was about athletes' rights. We move from foundation to framing. What are we building?Tune in to find out!

  28. 105

    From Shadows to Spotlight: How We Got Here (NIL).

    Four-part series: "Power Plays: The NIL Era in College Sports."From Shadows to Spotlight: How We Got Here. For years, college athletes gave everything: time, talent, health, and likeness while helping build a billion-dollar industry that initially focused on revenue from issuing degrees. This first segment breaks down the why and how behind the rise of NIL rights, starting with the overlooked resistance that came long before TikTok deals and jersey sales. We'll revisit key court cases like O’Bannon v. NCAA and examine how the terms “student-athlete” and "amateurism" were crafted not to honor players, but to protect the system. This is the foundation. This is the fight that shifted power. If you’ve ever wondered why NIL matters or how we got here, this is your must-listen introduction. It’s not just legal history, it’s the backstory of a movement. And the more you know, the better equipped you’ll be to make smart, empowered decisions in this evolving space.🧠 Tune in ready to learn, reflect, and reframe what you thought you knew about NIL in college sports.

  29. 104

    Breakups & Business: What They Don’t Teach (Athletes & Entrepreneurs) About Love, Money, & Success.

    What do love, legacy, and leadership have in common? They all get tested in the courtroom. In this episode of Breakups & Business, we’re joined by Genghis Shakhan, Esq., founding partner at Shakhan & Wilkerson Law Firm. This isn’t just a conversation about law; it’s about love, loss, and the power of being legally prepared for whatever life brings, from personal to professional.

  30. 103

    Unmasking the Leader Within: Leadership Isn't Just Strategy. It's Identity in Motion

    What if leadership isn’t just about strategy or success, but about identity? In this episode of "Unmasking the Leader Within," we sit down with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland (also known as The Identity Shaper) to uncover the invisible narratives that shape how we lead, show up, and serve. Dr. Kirkland shares the personal truth behind her powerful leadership framework, Identity Dynamics®, and the urgent need for leaders, especially women of color, to reclaim every facet of who they are: personal, professional, spiritual, relational, and physical. This isn’t just about business. It’s about becoming. Because leadership isn’t a title...it’s identity in motion. Tune in if you’re ready to lead from wholeness, not wear a mask to survive the room.

  31. 102

    Scale Smarter Not Harder: Smart Conversion Strategies

    From high school dropout and former drug dealer to multimillion-dollar Rapid Business Growth Strategist and coach, Marquel is a walking billboard for the lyrics “started from the bottom now I’m here."Marquel is on a nonstop mission to help his clients earn $2 Billion over the next 5 years. And with clients already using his strategies and methods to generate more than $1 Billion in client success stories, it’s clear he’s well on his way to hitting his goal, despite his atypical background. As the founder of the infamous Client Attraction University and the creator of his leads-on-demand signature marketing system, The S.F.M. method, Marquel is known for his innate talent of drenching clients in a downpour of qualified leads that convert into more clients and increased profits. He is also the author of The Millionaire Expert!

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    Unmuted Impact: Cutting Through the Noise to Help (Mission-Driven) Voices Be Seen, Heard & Shared_

    We're sitting down with Robin Nathaniel, a Telly Award-winning social media strategist, podcast host, and digital storytelling veteran with over 20 years in the game. From working with Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winners to helping nonprofits craft social strategies that actually connect, Robin brings a rare mix of experience, purpose, and practical insight. If you're a changemaker, nonprofit leader, or creative looking to amplify your voice on a saturated social media platform, this episode is for you.Seek ELLAvation® is a power source for change-seekers who are ready to lead, elevate, and build through sports, entertainment, business, and community to plug in.

  33. 100

    The Art of Letting Go to Grow: Releasing the Overwhelm

    In business, holding on too tightly can stall the very growth you’re working so hard to achieve. In this episode, Kimberly Fennell @kimtheadmin breaks down The Art of Letting Go to Grow...not just in life, but in leadership, decision-making, and delegation. We talk about releasing overwhelm, prioritizing what truly drives impact, and learning to let go of tasks, roles, or mindsets that no longer serve your mission. If you’re building something bigger and feeling buried in the process, this conversation is your permission to lead smarter, not heavier.Seek ELLAvation® is a power source for change-seekers who are ready to lead, elevate, and build through sports, entertainment, business, and community to plug in.

  34. 99

    Rooted and Rising: How One Entrepreneur Found Stillness (in the Chaos) and Chose to Share It.

    In a world that praises constant hustle, what happens when a person chooses stillness instead?As seen on the J-Hud show, Comcast Rise, and Seva Award winner, MiMi brings her light and journey to the stage.In this powerful episode, we sit down with a visionary leader who turned to yoga, not as a trend, but as a lifeline. She opens up about the chaotic moments that led her to the mat, how that practice became a form of survival, and why she now empowers other creatives, entrepreneurs, and families to find balance through breath, movement, and mindset.Whether you're building a brand, raising a family, or simply trying to catch your breath, this conversation is a grounding reminder that peace is not a luxury; it’s a strategy.

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    The Analytical Advantage: Bringing Data to Life for Entrepreneurial Growth.

    In this segment, we will explore how decoding the data helps drive the dollar. We want the information simplified because we just don't have the energy to deal with confusion.Michael Cortez is the Research and Data Analyst at the Morehouse Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (MIEC), where he leads impactful, data-driven research to evaluate program success and fuel strategic growth. With a keen eye for uncovering trends and opportunities, Michael turns raw data into clear, actionable insights that support the entrepreneurial journey, especially for diverse business owners seeking sustainable success.Beyond the spreadsheets, Michael is a gifted communicator and inspirational speaker who brings numbers to life. His background as a voice-over artist adds a unique clarity and charisma to his presentations, helping non-technical audiences connect with complex ideas in meaningful ways.A true servant leader, Michael believes that collaboration and adaptability are key to lasting impact. Whether he's speaking to a room of founders or working behind the scenes with stakeholders, his goal remains the same: to empower others with insights that drive results and create real-world change.

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    One Filmmaker's Commitment to Turn Passion into Purpose (Without a Script for Success).

    This guest is a visionary in sound and storytelling who’s making waves on screen and behind the scenes. With a growing IMDb-accredited career, he’s brought depth and energy to roles on hit TV shows like P-Valley, Wicked City, and Will Trent, and has left his mark in films like Out on a Lim, Scorned, Pride, and Blaq Diamondz, where he commands the screen as streetwise hustler Vonte. But he’s not stopping there. This multi-talented creative is now standing in the Executive Producer role and showing his acting chops in the development of his debut feature film, Bounce Back, a project inspired by his own powerful memoir. Please welcome the storyteller who’s bridging creativity with impact... Jay "4G" Gathers takes the stage to discuss The "Reel" Journey: One Filmmaker's Commitment to Turn Passion into Purpose (Without a Script for Success).

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    From Black Sheep to Blueprint: Overcoming imposter Syndrome as First Gen.

    🎙 From Black Sheep to Blueprint: The Calling Was Never Meant to Be Comfortable Ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold? Not because you were lost, but because you were called? This Tuesday on Seek ELLAvation®, we’re diving deep into what it really takes to turn doubt, detours, and imposter syndrome into divine direction. You’ll hear how the black sheep moments, the ones that made you question everything, were actually shaping you to lead, build, and blaze a trail no one else could walk. With Sherie Randolph-Dunham, Transformational Speaker | Author, Founder of T.E.A.M. Luv LLC | A Champion for Healing, Self-Luv & Breakthroughs. This isn't about proving them wrong. It's about becoming who you were always meant to be. Tune in. Get inspired. Walk boldly.

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    Seven (Legal) Questions to Ask When Starting or Running a Business.

    Starting a business? Have a business but don't know if everything is in order? Don’t make these common legal mistakes. Today on Seek ELLAvation®, we’re breaking down the 7 legal questions every entrepreneur/solopreneur must ask before launching their business. From contracts to trademarks, entity structure to ownership rights — these are the answers that could save you thousands, protect your brand, and keep you from learning the hard way. If you're building something with purpose, this episode is your legal blueprint.

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    Building Impact: How to Make a Big Impact With Social Currency.

    We’re breaking down how to build real impact through Social Currency—the kind that opens doors, sustains movements, and multiplies legacy. Who’s in your circle? What are you exchanging? Influence, access, trust, and connection are currency. If you’re not leveraging them with intention, you’re leaving equity on the table. Stephannie Kirby, a social currency advocate, is bringing an ELLAvating perspective and direction to the stage on this topic

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    The Truth About Sacrifice: How Much Sacrifice Does It Take to be A Film Creator?

    We are not talking about cliché sacrifice like just “working harder.” We are talking about the behind-the-scenes choices, the lonely nights, the missed milestones, the identity shifts, and the mindset evolution. The kind of sacrifice that doesn’t just cost you sleep, but sometimes even costs you relationships, routines, or parts of the old you that can’t come with you into the next season.Carlos Torres — the storyteller who turned self-study into cinematic success. A Screenwriter, Actor, and Film Producer, Carlos didn’t wait for permission—he created his own lane. Armed with nothing but a stack of books and an unshakable passion for film, he studied the craft relentlessly until his vision came to life on screen. Carlos believes, “Anybody can write a script. But not everybody can tell a story.” 

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    Pt. 2- Talent to Tables: Using Your Talent to Create Equity and Ownership.

    By the end of this podcast, you will understand how to build ownership that extends beyond your current job, business, or industry. Whether an entrepreneur, employee, or creative, you’ll learn how to create opportunities that open doors, generate income, and build long-term success. Ritchie Thomas (The Soldier Coach) is dedicated to helping transitioning soldiers secure high-paying jobs and start their own businesses. He spent six years in the US Army as a Sergeant and I.T. Program Manager. As a veteran and Half-Ironman competitor, he emphasizes the power of mind over matter and encourages a shift from finances to fulfillment. Ritchie's power tools not only work for transitioning soldiers, but they also position anyone looking to reach six figures along their journey.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Seek ELLAvation®️ with Ellakisha is an empowercast that delves into various topics to elevate your mind. The listener will get tips, strategies, and motivation to level up their personal life and business dealings. The topics of discussions will be brought to you by one of the most empowering attorneys in sports and entertainment - author of Code v. Code: The Street Code Versus the Legal Code - and TEDx speaker.

HOSTED BY

Ellakisha O'Kelley

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