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Create Yourself featuring Dr. Tyler Hodges

There is power in the pivot, and it may cost your comfort. Dr. Hodges, however, isn’t afraid to explore and execute. This episode explores legacy, transition, community building, and a unique journey from news to education and her current space in healthcare. As the founder of Sister Soul Glow, you’ll learn about her intentionality around creating a platform to support Black Women and her unique, upcoming conference. Tune in and be sure to connect with her afterward! About Dr. Hodges: Dr. Tyler J. Hodges is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. She is passionate about cultivating a sense of belonging and connection for marginalized communities in the workplace and collaborating with partners to build cultures of equity. She has been an avid DEI practitioner and researcher in a variety of functional areas across institutions and organizations throughout the United States. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, karaoke, and leading with her women's empowerment organization, Sister Soul Glow. Connect with Dr. Hodges: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hodges-ed-d-7431a368/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-hodges-ed-d-7431a368/] Instagram: @sistersoulglow, @beingtylerj Website: sistersoulglow.mystrikingly.com [http://sistersoulglow.mystrikingly.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459722/support]

Create Yourself featuring Dawn Adams

As founder and CEO of OHM (Open Heart Ministry) Publishing Co. since 1998, she is the epitome of what it means to do it yourself, and she does so with excellence. She shares about her podcast launch, “Cafe Talk”, business tools and resources, overcoming unhealthy relationships, and the distractions that almost derailed her destiny. And she even has an upcoming book signing event that includes yours truly! Dawn is a woman after God’s heart and thoughtful, meaningful insights. Tune in and be sure to connect with her afterward. About Dawn: Dawn Adams is a certified life/business coach with an Associate's in Social Work, a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Research Studies, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration. With nearly 30 years of experience, the author is a passionate writer with a creative and concise tone seeking to help people who are suffering from mental anguish due to childhood trauma and poor decision-making as adults.  Having won two International Impact Book Awards in 2025 for Art of Online Dating (Where do we go from here?) and Joyful Noise (Changing the lyrics of your past), she provides sound resolutions to inner conflicts, transitioning those in need from trauma to triumph one book at a time. She now lives on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, where she is focused on her books, speaking engagements, and Café Talk podcast.  Connect with Dawn: Website: www.booksbydawn.com [http://www.booksbydawn.com/] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-adams-833485201 [http://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-adams-833485201] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newgeorgiapeach/ [https://www.instagram.com/newgeorgiapeach/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawn.adams.177500 [https://www.facebook.com/dawn.adams.177500] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dawn-n9x [https://www.youtube.com/@Dawn-n9x] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459722/support]

Create Yourself featuring Coach Jordan Nichols

In this episode, Coach Jordan discusses his journey as founder and editor-in-chief of Entrepreneurs of Color Magazine. He candidly shares his transformative pivot in his branding, tying in his business and fitness coaching for youth and athletes, and how poetry and spoken word saved him. And, his book is a must-have for business owners and those aspiring! Listen and connect with him, just in time for his upcoming launches. About Coach Nichols: Coach Jordan Nichols, also known as Preech da GodBody, is an entrepreneur, media founder, author, and public speaker born in Pensacola, FL. His journey began with early entrepreneurship and expanded into entertainment and media in 2011 with his blog What’s The News?, laying the foundation for a career centered around storytelling, business, and community impact. As a traveling spoken word artist, Jordan has performed across multiple states while building his brand and hosting community-driven events. In 2013, he founded Entrepreneurs of Color Magazine, which expanded into networking events and the “Let’s Talk Business” podcast. He is also the author of the Amazon #1 Best-Seller, 100 Tools & Resources to Boost Your Brand. Connect with Coach Nichols: Calendly [http://calendly.com/coachjordan850] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jordan.s.nichols.9/] Instagram [http://instagram.com/coachjordan850] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjordan850/] TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjordan850?_r=1&_t=ZP-96qijn880a7] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459722/support]

Create Yourself featuring Dr. Clara Denise West

Black women and workplace challenges. A daughter's suicide attempt. Historical context. Career advocacy. The Civil Rights movement. Restorative frameworks. Dr. Clara Denise West provides a data driven, transparent and transformative blueprint as well as the opportunity to hear her perspectives from a personal and professional experience lens.  About Dr. West: Dr. Clara Denise West is a systems engineer and author who applies rigorous analysis to decode institutional behavior and build protection frameworks. One of fewer than 3,000 Black women in U.S. history to earn a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, she spent 27 years documenting systematic racism in federal STEM (NASA, U.S. Army) and testified before Congress, contributing to the No FEAR Act of 2002. After her daughter's suicide attempt following relentless school bullying, Dr. West applied the same systems engineering approach to peer dynamics and institutional failure, creating Koko and Friends™—a comprehensive K-12 restorative SEL system. Author of THE COLLISION: White Male Fragility Meets Black Female Resilience—Lessons Learned, Dr. West provides systems analysis of institutional power for Black women navigating hostile workspaces and restorative frameworks for children facing peer-driven harm. Same methodology. Different populations. One mission: protection when institutions fail. Connect with Dr. West: Personal Website: www.claradenisewestphd.com [http://www.claradenisewestphd.com] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clara-west-ph-d-794a20a/ [http://linkedin.com/in/clara-west-ph-d-794a20a/] Instagram: @dwest200 Facebook: facebook.com/denise.west.313 [http://facebook.com/denise.west.313] Book -THE COLLISION: www.thecollisionbook.com [http://www.thecollisionbook.com] Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/189231312X [https://www.amazon.com/dp/189231312X] Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-collision-clara-denise-west/1149700424 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-collision-clara-denise-west/1149700424] Independent Bookstores: https://www.strandbooks.com/the-collision-white-male-fragility-meets-black-female-resilience-lessons-learned-9781892313126.html [https://www.strandbooks.com/the-collision-white-male-fragility-meets-black-female-resilience-lessons-learned-9781892313126.html] KOKO AND FRIENDS: www.kokoandfriends.com [http://www.kokoandfriends.com] & www.kokoandfriendsfoundation.org [http://www.kokoandfriendsfoundation.org] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459722/support]

Create Yourself featuring Dr. Rev. Sarita Wilson-Anderson

"Life is a series of movements." This "PK" is living and extending the legacy of her family. She epitomizes 'your gifts will make room for you', using words and movement in all aspects of her life. While this episode is inspiring, it's also quite informative in articulating creative ways to use your resources, dance to the rhythm of life, and operate in your purpose and potential.  About Rev. Dr. Wilson-Anderson: Rev. Dr. Sarita Wilson-Anderson is a native of Hampton, VA, and resides in Memphis, TN.  Currently, she serves as an Itinerant Elder in the AME Church and is the Director of Spiritual Care at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.  At the heart of her ministry is the mantra, Dance the Word.  Through this ministry, which is a unique combination of liturgical dance and pastoral counseling, she focuses on spiritual resilience and self-care.  Her most recent book, Dance the Word:  Healing Grief and Trauma through Liturgical Dance, is a practical resource for both dancers and non-dancers to find healing and hope through movement. Connect with Rev. Dr. Wilson-Anderson: Website: www.dancethewordministries.com [http://www.dancethewordministries.com] Email: drrevsaritawilson@aol.com [drrevsaritawilson@aol.com] Dance The Word – FB Sarita Wilson Anderson FB Sarita Wilson-Anderson – LinkedIn Revritasue - IG Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459722/support]