Alex is a self-employed massage therapist running Therapeutic Feels Massage who is not afraid of holding back. Giving the people want they want through his honesty and knowledge of the human body, benefits of massage and the common struggles of running his own mobile massage business. His self accountability and authenticity is what makes him unique in creating long lasting relationships with his clients and followers. His ideologies are strong and confident but he also knows the importance of staying true to yourself in order to feel and be successful.

Oh, and he is cousins with a misunderstood reality TV show dating contestant!

WHERE TO FIND ALL THINGS ALEX

THERAPEUTIC FEELS

https://www.therapeuticfeels.com

TIK TOK

@alexnquigley

INSTAGRAM

@therapeutic feels

#careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #massagetherapist #massage #masseur #massuese

Tony Stubblebine is a CEO. Not once, not twice, but three times he was trusted by people with money not to lose it too quickly. But Tony didn’t grown up with goal of becoming another stressed out white guy running a company. He excelled in computer science and was driven to make enough money to live securely, to own a home.

Unfortunately, work is gonna work and Tony found himself consistently dissatisfied because he wasn’t doing work that mattered. He wasn’t doing work that impacted people. So he swiped the trajectory of his career from the hands of others and firmly gripped it in his own. Listen to the story of a late blooming entrepreneur who found a way to lead with purpose.

Oh, and he gives his perspective on why diversity, equity, and inclusion programs fail.

#careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #ceo #leadership #chiefexecutiveofficer #writer #tech

TONY STUBBLEBINE

@coachtony

MEDIUM

https://medium.com

Jefferson Brooks grew his career from pizza delivery to a six-figure management role at a big box retail store. His love of dogs led him to become adept at training. People began to rely on Jefferson to better their dogs and, ultimately, their families. He found he was so fulfilled at this work that he left his career to launch Brooks Family K9, a family-owned business that helps dogs and their owners live better together through training in aggression, obedience, loose leash, and early training for puppies.

Shareen Harding knew when she was 11 years old that she wanted to be a neonatal ICU nurse. And for 14 years, she’s done just that. A very focused woman who does nothing halfway, her love of dogs propelled her to become the founder and CEO of Kenai’s House, a nonprofit organization providing a safe and healthy environment for abandoned and neglected animals to thrive and have a second chance at life until responsible and loving homes can be found.

Together, Jefferson and Shareen have combined their expertise to offer a comprehensive range of services that allow them to be “here for the lifetime of the pet.” They offer advice on when you know you’re ready for a dog, how to find the right pet for your family, and tips on preparing to welcome a dog into your home. As entrepreneurs they also share things they wish they’d known when they launched their organizations.

Oh, and we dig into the dirty side of the industry of dog shelters.

#careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #nonprofit #dogs #adoption #dogtraining #rescuedog #fosterfail #rescuelife #kenaishouse #brooksfamilyk9 #doglovers

KENAI’S HOUSE, INC.

https://kenaishouse.org

BROOKS FAMILY K9

https://www.brooksfamilyk9.com

Bridget Baker's upbringing in a creatively nurturing environment shaped her into being a multifaceted force. From retail and jewelry making and professional dancing, she found her superpower is giving people permission to be themselves. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Bridget Baker Branding, a company dedicated to crafting impactul brands and websites for people who help people. Her work emphasizes amplifying the voices of BIPOC clients and advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Leading with authenticity, a shaved head, and a bold lip; this minimalist, extroverted introvert who spent time traveling the country in a travel trailer with her husband knows herself very well. She knows the importance of showing up as exactly who you are and opens the door for her clients to do the same.

Oh, and we open with a discussion about how much anxiety is tangled into women’s hair.

#careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #entrepreneur #creative #branding #personalbrand #inclusion #writing #websitedesign #branddesigner

BRIDGET BAKER BRANDING

https://www.bridgetbakerbranding.com/

INSTAGRAM

@bridgetbakerbranding

Lauren Howard has found a way to be motivated without a ton of pressure from her family. While her immigrant grandparents had some traditional views about women’s roles, her progressive dad let her know that SHE would be the man who would provide for her. Had it not been for the very real adverse effects she experiences in the presence of other people’s injuries, she very well would have been Dr. Lauren.

Instead, she earned her college degree in journalism and then didn’t do journalism. Like, not even a little bit. Her career path to corporate America followed by an unpaid, untitled role in revitalizing her father’s business revealed she is undeniably skilled in two areas: finding opportunities and telling people what to do. Today she is the CEO of three businesses where she tackles the bloated infrastructure of healthcare, especially in the areas of mental health and trauma in the workplace. Leading with the goal of “artfully oversharing because isolation lies," Lauren shares her passions with transparency, humor, and accessibility.

#careerpodcast #blackwomenpodcast #mentalhealth #entrepreneur #healthcare #workplacetrauma

ALL THINGS LAUREN

LBee Health

LBeeHealth.com

Elle Two

https://www.elletwo.com

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elletwo

Quentin R. Jiles wanted to be famous when he was a kid. Even without knowing how to get there, he saw fame on the horizon. A natural in performer with a stature and voice that commands attention, fame was waiting for him, too. But it would have to wait as he pursued a stable career in social work. A career that made him a nimble jack of all trades who prioritized the care of others until a personal committment required him to pivot.

Today, Quentin has combined his love of politics with his desire to keep people informed to craft a new career as a public speaker, author, political commentator, and thought leader. He created, writes, produces, and stars in the Youtube and Instagram show “The Queue with Que” and has amassed nearly 500,000 followers on Tik Tok. Quentin has become the go-to for all things politics and social justice, especially for those who frequent social media.

Oh, and he is one of the 200 creators invited to the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

#careerpodcast #blackpodcast #poltics #socialmedia #socialwork #socialjustice #dnc2024 #tiktok

QUENTIN R. JILES

https://www.quentinrjiles.com/

MORE QUENTIN

https://linktr.ee/Qrjiles

With a background in neuroscience and over 10 years of corporate healthcare and biotech careers, Geleen Antonio realized she was depressed and unfulfilled. She courageously left it all behind, to live out of a suitcase and travel the world. Now, she is on a mission to empower women to transform themselves and live lives they are genuinely excited about!

A curious soul with an insatiable fascination for exploration, Geleen’s decade-plus experience solo traveling the world and digital nomad lifestyle has resulted in self-discovery, spiritual enlightenment, inner child healing, and meaningful connections.

Inspired by her own transformative journey, Geleen founded Travel Not To Escape, a holistic solo travel empowerment platform that guides women through their transformations—empowering them to redesign their lives, transcend borders, and connect with themselves, others, and the world in a deeply meaningful and playful way.

Through Travel Not to Escape, Geleen hosts a podcast, workshops, and events, and creates content and products geared towards transformation, connection, and play. Passport to Connection is a blog and signature workshop and mastermind that focuses on connecting travelers through play.

When she’s not creating, you’ll find Geleen in some corner of the world taking Bachata classes, sharpening her Spanish skills, living her foodie dreams, and exploring while planning her upcoming destinations.

CONNECT WITH GELEEN

+ Listen to her Travel Not To Escape Podcast https://www.travelnottoescape.com/podcasts/travel-not-to-escape

+ What's your play personality? Take her free quiz - https://www.travelnottoescape.com/play

+ Want to make meaningful friendships around the world? Join Passport to Connection - https://www.travelnottoescape.com/friends

+ Join her free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelnottoescape/

+ Website - https://travelnottoescape.com/

+ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/geleenonthego/
+ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/geleenantonio

Elky “No, It’s Not Short for Anything” Ramirez grew up alternating between the United States and Costa Rica, which left her feeling both grateful and angry. Grateful that she acquired native English language skills, which opened up a wide range of career opportunities for her. Angry about the salary discrepancies between the two countries.

At 10 years old, this smart, curious kid had to balance translating complex immigration documents for her parents with illegally downloading software in order to teach herself digital art. She studied graphic design in college while working a design job at Amazon. Feeling like she received a better education from her colleagues and own self-taught gumption, she stayed at Amazon but not school. The work-gym-sleep-repeat cycle lead her to take a leave of absence from her job to take a course on teaching english as a foreign language at the beach. Swapping work-gym-sleep for beach-tan-class made her return to the office a challenging one. It also marked the beginning of her non-linear path to becoming a freelance graphic designer and digital nomad.

Seeking a community as a solo female traveler lead Elky to a WhatsApp group for Black women where she felt seen and understood. However, she understood the need for Black women to be in spaces created just for them, so with support from the administrator of the group, Elky launched her own group for a melanated people living in Colombia. Coordinating accessible, fun, engaging, unique, inclusive events helped her grow the group to over 700 members. It also sparked Elky Ramirez Experiences, her new growing career that is fulling a space in the growing ex-pat community in her new home country of Colombia.

Tune in to listen to her path of resilience, positivity, and hustle.

Oh, and she reveals how Amazon really makes its money (hint: it’s not from selling products!)

INSTAGRAM

@elkyramirez

WEBSITE

https://www.elkyramirez.com

#careerpodcast #blackpodcast #elkyramirezexperiences #solotravel #digitalnomad #graphicdesigner #contentcreator #remotework #colombia #residualincome