Create Yourself featuring Brenda Torres-Wells

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]

Create Yourself featuring Simone Oliver

This episode is a timeless conversation filled with nuggets from the very beginning. ‘Walk by faith’ is more than spiritual. Simone Oliver takes us on a journey from interior design and educator, to seminary, and her stubbornness to master and move on to what’s next. We’ll talk survival, the joys of 1-on-1 coaching, purpose in our experiences, eliminating the noise of what ‘everybody’ is doing, and what it means to let your life lead you.  About Simone Simone Oliver is an ordained minister, educator, author, and speaker. She is the founder of ReVision Ministries and its subsidiary ReVision Women Coaching & Consulting, where she prophetically coaches women in ministry and domestic violence survivors who desire to strengthen their faith. Rev. Oliver received the Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary [https://www.ptsem.edu/] with a certificate in Women’s Studies. She was the recipient of the John Alan Swink Award for Excellence in Preaching.  Rev. Oliver has published Think Like Christ, The Pearl of God’s Eye [https://www.amazon.com/Pearl-Gods-Eye-Fresh-Biblical/dp/1733834702/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31YHRTU1HKF9E&keywords=the+pearl+of+god%27s+eye&qid=1690298794&sprefix=the+pearl+of+god%27s+eye%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1], From Grace to Grace: A Prayer & Healing Journal, and has co-authored three additional books. She is also an honored recipient of the Phoenix Award from Harambe Social Services [https://harambesocialservices.org/] for her work in the field of domestic violence. As passionate as she is about ministry and writing, her greatest joy is life with her husband and daughter. Connect with Simone BEST WAY is email: admin@revision-ministries.org [admin@revision-ministries.org] Website: https://www.revision-ministries.org/ [https://www.revision-ministries.org/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2459722/support]