The Empower Hour Podcast

Candace D. Washington

Candace D. Washington is the founder and CEO of Pivotal Impact, LLC, an organization created to equip emerging Black and Brown leaders to navigate real-world challenges, accelerate performance, and thrive at their best potential. Candace has an extensive history working for Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profit organizations, and higher education institutions, which has given her incredible insight and understanding in what individuals and organizations need to do to maximize retention and success. The Chicago-born-and-raised professional with a heart of gold. Don't take my word on it - just listen. Candace is someone with a clear purpose and calling on her life. In this interview, she provided insight into the work that she is doing, the importance of mentors and sponsors, and how she uses her intersectionality to help others. Find Candace here: Pivotal Impact Learning [https://pivotalimpactlearning.com/] Candace D. Washington [https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacedwashington/]

Lisa Scott

Meet Lisa Scott! Lisa is one of my closest friends from law school and an amazing woman! Lisa splits her time between her role as Assistant Director of Compliance at Northwestern University and the Knowlin Scott law firm, that she co-founded in 2020. Listen in as we explore how she maximizes her time between her two roles, why her mom is her mentor, and how she spends her free time. Find her here:  LinkedIn: Lisa Scott Nowlin Scott Law Firm

Dr. Alauna Curry

Meet Dr. Alauna, a renowned trauma psychiatrist, who believes in believes in developmental "skills over pills." Tune into learn about her medical journey, how trauma shaped not only her work but her personal life, and how she used her experiences to help herself and others. Listen, this was a truly insightful conversation you do not want to miss. Find Dr. A here: DrAlauna.com [https://www.dralauna.com/meet-dr-alauna] LinkedIn: Alauna Davis Curry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralauna/]

Ajia Morris

Meet the incredible Ajia Morris, co-founder of The Greenline Initiative. The Greenline Initiative is a social enterprise that renovates blighted homes in the urban core. Trained as a corporate lawyer, Ajia uses her many gifts to help advance her community and her family. You do not want to miss hearing from this amazing woman. LinkedIn: Ajia Morris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajiamignon] Website: thegreenlineinitiative.com [https://www.thegreenlineinitiative.com/]

Janet Miller Evans

Janet Miller Evans is the Founder and CEO of Entevos. In this episode, we learn more about her journey from Corporate America in Memphis to her coaching business in San Francisco. Connect with Janet below: Linkedin: Janet Miller Evans [https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetmillerevans/] Website: Entevos [https://www.entevos.com/]