The Boardroom with BeRich

Business Systems & Automation w/Davita Benson

As a three-time brain tumor survivor, wife, and mother, DaVita credits the many life experiences and obstacles that she has overcome during her life as the driving force behind her God-given assignment to support others. DaVita recently closed the chapter on her 22-year professional career in healthcare to boldly choose to live her life in a way that aligns with her physical, spiritual, and emotional health. DaVita's business, OnPurpose Marketing Solutions (OPMS), provides customized business operational support in marketing, business systems process management, system automation, project management, and operational oversight. TOP Business systems: Loom (screen record videos) Tango (similar to Loom) Asana Trello Honeybook (FAVORITE)

The What and Why of Plant Based & its Benefits w/Lisa A. Smith

Lisa A. Smith is a highly sought after coach and speaker specializing in taking a whole food plant-based approach to preventing and reversing chronic lifestyle diseases. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a MBA. She is certified in plant-based nutrition, the author of The Plant Based Foodie recipe book and the creator of four proprietary frameworks. She is also the creator of the plant based coaching program P.H.A.R.M. TO TABLE and of the plant based coaching certification, The Plant Protocol. Lisa founded The Black Health Academy in 2017, whose mission is to eradicate the most common chronic diseases which disproportionately impact communities of color. https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/?r_done=1 [https://www.lisaangelsmith.com/?r_done=1]

All things Breast Cancer w/Dr.Chevelta

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the amazing Dr.Chevelta. She truly educated us on all things involving breast cancer. Here are just some of the areas she addressed during this episode. It is a definite must listen! - How soon should one really start getting mammograms - What to look for while conducting an exam at home - Potential causes of breast cancer that we never knew about - Ways to advocate for oneself during an appointment - Different types of breast cancer Check her out here - https://www.drchevelta.com/meet-dr-chevelta [https://www.drchevelta.com/meet-dr-chevelta]

Don't Wait Til it's Too Late...w/Life Ins. Broker Lacole Whitfield

Lacole Whitfield is a licensed insurance agent, author and agent mentor. She has a background in various sectors of the banking and financial services industry including, sales, personal and home equity financing. After the 2008 market crash, she was forced to pivot making a change in career paths. An opportunity presented itself in a different facet of finance - Risk and Wealth Management, Distribution & Estate Planning. Upon working with a well known Fortune 100 company, Lacole quickly learned that she loved the role and became quite passionate about helping communities establish legacy and financial freedom. In recent years, she found it more suitable to start and operate her own financial services agency/firm, and in addition she now mentors agents seeking to know more about the role, and grow their practice independently. Find Lacole Here - http://linktr.ee/lacolewhitfield [http://linktr.ee/lacolewhitfield]

Keeping it Real & Raw in Relationships with Donavan West

Recognized for his leadership, passion, and infectious desire to promote positive outcomes; Donavan Sterling West has built a reputation as a community developer and activist, entrepreneur, critical thinker, strategic planner, in the Tri-state Philadelphia area and beyond. Living by the mantra, “You DO what you can, with what you have, from where you are!” Donavan is a forward-thinking executive who has dedicated his life to community empowerment, public affairs and social services. With a spirit of continuous improvement, having graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice and Minority Studies, he earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University to be better equipped in this pursuit. Donavan led the African American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey [AACC] through the impacts of the first six months of this unprecedented pandemic corresponding and caucusing with members of City Counsel, House, Senate and Congress. He engaged with the Asian, Hispanic & LGBTQ chamber in group discussion to send a letter to the Governor outlining common issues while offering solutions to support AACC members. He also built successful partnerships with various organizations including the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the SBA to facilitate an informational town hall with 200+ attendees; DiverseForce and Lendistry to give businesses direct access to PPP loans; providing weekly business updates on local radio stations WURD and 103.9FM and other social media platforms all while managing to increase AACC membership by 29% during this period. As AACC President, he also partnered with Sen. Vincent Hughes, Rep Jordan Harris, United Bank, PIDC, Commerce Department & WPFSI to walk members through the $100MM Historically Disadvantaged Business Revitalization Grant. He also facilitated events with Congressman Evans, AG Josh Shapiro and the City Controller during this time. You can check Donavan out on Instagram every Wednesday at 8pm EST - @donavanwest