L. Michelle Smith

Ep 42: Everything’s Negotiable with Jacqueline V. Twillie

The volume increased on the equal pay conversation with P&G’s sizable monetary gift to the champion US Women’s Soccer Team. But how does that impact hashtag#women in workplace? I asked my friend Jacqueline V. Twillie the question on this week’s episode. She is one of the warriors in the trenches everyday with professionals and companies trying to solve for the issue. She’s getting results. Find out how she…

What to do when you need more clients…yesterday.

  I wrote an open letter for an upcoming article in Black Enterprise because the U.S. Census reports that more black women are starting businesses than any other group; but unfortunately, very rarely are those businesses scaling to 7-figures.  One reason is because black women do not have the mentorship, sponsorship or access to capital like others; but I’ve found that sometimes, a little information can go a long…

Ep 41: We are Family with Patrick Riley

We’re celebrating PRIDE on this episode of podcast with a man who has pioneered in pop culture and has the resume to prove it.  Patrick Riley has produced for the likes of Oprah and Wendy Williams, but is also an author and a publicity guru.  We talk about strides for the LGBTQIA culture in pop culture and his latest projects.

Ep 40: Untangling the MYTHs of Networking with L. Michelle Smith

That live FREE on-air laser coaching happens on this episode, and it turns out that this marketing pro wants to hack a challenge she is having around networking.  Perfect timing, because this show also shares the replay of the Women’s Opera Networking webinar recently that covers off on the subject.  You’ll want to take notes.  We go deep.  My client walked away with a plan.  You should too.

EP 39: Unmasking Privilege with Dr. Jeff Gardere

We unmask privilege just in time for July 4th. After all, what is more American than privilege?Find out what question I posed to Dr. Jeff that made him call it the most provocative question he’s been asked for a while. And before you guess that we went all in on white privilege, well, let me just say that the term itself is layered.You need to listen to this…

Ep 37: #ThrowBackThursday: The HBCU Episodes Part I

We’re throwing it back to last spring this Thursday, when Darryl M. Bell and I took on the campus of @thelanecollege at their first ever leadership conference. ICYMI, It was the second time the podcast recorded live, and it was the first ever double episode.It was also the show that catapulted the show to number 6 on Apple Podcasts Business/Business News with a great tailwind from the first…

Great Day 1 of Business Coaching at The Black Enterprise FWD

Great day! Started slow, but I’m the queen of strategic pivots. Hit the cyber pavement and also asked the signup crew to broaden my coaching topic (people keep putting me in the marketing box and missing out on the small business maven) and BOOM—- multiple happy clients and a full docket for tomorrow!  Here are some broad-brush take aways from some sessions: 1) University Professor and Author looking…

Ep 36: The Real Life Lessons of Football with Jacoby Jones

NFL Pro Bowler and former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is having a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to coach the football team.  He says his job isn’t just football. It’s a mission to pour into young men as someone did for him.  And by the way, this guy has to be one of the smartest men alive. Check out what he says…

Coach & Go! A la Carte Coaching is Here.

Yes, the #30MM a-la-carte consults have been sunset.  However, they’ve given way to a new coaching offering!  I’ve just introduced 60 Minute, a-la-carte coaching!! No matter your geography, if you are interested in basic #careercoaching or #businesscoaching for #entrepreneurs, you can book TODAY!  Sessions begin the last week of June, 2019.  BIZ COACHING  BASIC CAREER COACHING: 

  The Women’s Opera Network hosted a webinar featuring a fireside chat where I broke down my approach to networking—-essentially,Power Relationships Building. Find out what has worked for me throughout my 26 years of successful corporate and entrepreneurial experiences.  Prepare to take notes during this important conversation, and decide how you will pursue and power up your network.

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