Black Woman Working...

The May episode of Black Woman Working is on health and wellness. I am excited that Dr. Grenita Hall Scott joined the episode. Gigi, as I affectionately call her, is my soror, my first personal trainer, my wellness inspiration. Gigi encouraged me as I ran my first half marathon in college, received my certification for Body Pump and so much more...and she empowered several other black ladies through her personal training, dance and summer park workout groups. An all around motivator, Grenita is also an Illinois alum, earning her masters and doctorate in kinesiology and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to be a professor, Gigi has over 20 years of experience in developing and implementing wellness and fitness programs for diverse populations in Illinois, Florida, Bahamas and Jamaica. Grenita also has her own company around health and wellness entitled my culture wellness and as a certified Afrovibe Instructor, she also has a program entitled The New

The May dedication is posted for @blackwomanwork... Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. Please listen to the dedication and make sure to listen to the full episode loading May 31, Black Woman Working...on health and wellness. I am excited that Dr. Grenita Hall Scott will join us on the episode. Gigi, as I affectionately call her, is my soror, my first personal trainer, my wellness inspiration. Gigi encouraged me as I ran my first half marathon in college, received my certification for Body Pump and so much more...and she empowered several other black ladies through her personal training, dance and summer park workout groups. In fact, Gigi was the first person I saw use online personal training, using Skype in the early 2000s to coach her clients who moved away. All around motivator, Grenita is also an Illinois alum, earning her masters and doctorate in kinesiology and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at University of Illinois at C

This episode of Black Woman Working is focused “...on educational entrepreneurship.”  In a very casual phone call as well all practice social distancing and continue to follow state mandates, Amanda, Carla, Jhaniqua, Deidre and Renee share how they are managing their time alongside work, family, childcare, and dating. We talk a little about practicing more grace during this time and getting away from checking all the to do boxes and emails in superwoman fashion. Lighthearted, full of laughs, and very authentic.

The April dedication is posted for @blackwomanwork... Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The April full episode will focus on social distancing and the adjustments and emotions around the impacts of COVID-19. Please listen to the dedication and make sure to listen to the full episode loading April 30 that will feature Jhaniqua, Deidre, Renee, Amanda and Carla... amazing black women authentically sharing how they are adjusting to this new normal.

This episode of Black Woman Working is focused “...on educational entrepreneurship.”  Our guest is Dr. Davida Anderson. You will also hear a #BWW favorite and past cohost Dr. Constance Foreman, as she stopped by the table for a little time. Davida is the Founder and Executive Director of Strong Sister,Silly Sister, Inc., as well as a writer, life coach and motivational speaker. Davida will inspire you to create a legacy right where you are and affirms the importance of community building at educational institutions for retention and for the development of underrepresented and minority individuals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackwomanworking/message

The December dedication is posted for @blackwomanwork... Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication of the December 31, 2019, podcast episode wraps up the 2019 3-part series on Black Women in entrepreneurship.” October focused on the makeup industry; November focused on the nail and spa industry; and December will focus on the concept of educational entrepreneurship. The featured guest is Dr. Davida Anderson, motivational speaker, life coach, writer, and founder and executive director of Strong Sister, Silly Sister, Inc. (SSSS). SSSS is a 501( c)(3) non-profit organization, whose goal is to encourage ethical behavior, academically, socially, spiritually, and professionally. The primary focus of the program is for African American young ladies entering their first-year of a collegiate environment. Strong Sister, Silly Sister is designed to encourage ladies to achieve academic success by choosing the right life brand, being their best s

This episode of Black Woman Working is focused “...on building resiliency as a small business owner.”  Our guest is Mrs. Monica Abernathy, a small business owner on the south sider of Chicago.  Monica and her family owns A Polished Work, Nail Spa Lounge.  Monica shares the importance of believing in your talents, pursuing your dreams and changing the narrative.  Also as today, November 30, 2019, is Small Business Saturday, I hope you will get out and support your local businesses! For small business owners, their business is not just a business. To them, it is an extension of who they are. Giving the local businesses within your community a chance is crucial to not only their survival, but to give them an opportunity to win you over as a customer. This year, step out of your comfort zone and stop by your local bakery, coffee shop, or nail salon and support your neighborhood store. Shopping local matters because it affects the entire community. More money spent at local stores means more money stays within the

The November dedication is posted for @blackwomanwork ... Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication of the November 30, 2019, podcast episode is “...on entrepreneurship.” The featured guest is Monica Abernathy, @mon227 ... a successful business owner on the south side of Chicago. Six years ago, Monica anD her husband created A Polished Work Nail Salon and Lounge. @apolishedwork integrated Monica’s passion for nails, programming and building community. This business venture also allowed Monica to expose her daughters to ownership, diversity and the importance of generational wealth. Please check out the dedication and listen to the full episode posting November 30, 2019! This dedication and episode of @blackwomanwork also highlights the importance of living organ donation and for individuals to get tested to be placed on the donor registry. It’s time to gear from an amazingly talented #BWW who has taken her idea out of her mind and pu

This episode of # BWW is “...on entrepreneurship.” Moreso, this episode focuses on creating your brand within a new space. The featured guest is Rejae Clopton, @rejae_chanelle ... an up and coming talented MUA based out the Chicago land area. Rejae has taken a leap and has begun to use her natural talents, interests and passions to work... and is creating a path for herself in the MUA field. Please listen to the episode as Rejae shares how she decided to “leap” towards manifesting her dreams to work in special effects on a major production team and what she is doing now to ensure when that door opens, she is ready. And yes, we talk about makeup and moisturizers... but we also integrate family and faith into the overarching conversation of dream catching, career changing, and how to turn a defeat into a triumph. The door is closed for many of us and many are pacing the floor... hoping for more. Listen to Rejae’s story of how she opened the door and begin to recreate her next steps.

The October dedication is posted for @blackwomanwork ... Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication of the October 31, 2019, podcast episode is “...on entrepreneurship.” The featured guest is Rejae Clopton, @rejae_chanelle ... an up and coming talented MUA based out the Chicago land area. Rejae has taken a leap and has begun to use her natural talents, interests and passions to work... and is creating a path for herself in the MUA field. Please check out the dedication and listen to the full episode posting October 31, 2019! This dedication and episode of @blackwomanwork is one you don’t want to miss...let’s start to believe in ourselves and our ideas and actualize then into a career! As the saying goes, “ If you don't have big dreams you'll end up working for someone who does!” It’s time to gear from an amazingly talented #BWW who has taken her idea out of her mind and put it to work! I hope this episode will be inspiring and will ha

New Episode Posted! The topic of the September 30, 2019, podcast episode is “...on dating from the Black Male perspective.” The episode featured two BWW guest hosts, Crystal Koren and Dr. Constance Foreman, @ckorenp @dr_ccf . The BWW guest hosts engages 4 black men for nearly two hours around the concept of dating. Dr. C and Crystal Koren dived into how males have been conditioned to approach relationships. They clarified the differences between "Situationships and Relationships,” covered social media's influence on the dating process: sliding in the dm's, posting pics together, and more! You asked #blackwomanworking for it...and now we have delivered it! Enjoy this special double episode feature!

Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication will post a week or a couple days before the episode. The topic of the September 30, 2019, podcast episode is “...on dating from the Black Male perspective.” The episode will feature two BWW guest hosts, Crystal Koren and Dr. Constance Foreman. The BWW guest hosts will create dialogue with a diverse group of men around the concept of dating. They are preparing to have a lively and honest discussion regarding the nuances of dating, companionship, and marriage. Dr. C and Crystal Koren will dive into how males have been conditioned to approach relationships. They plan to clarify the differences between "Situationships and Relationships", cover social media's influence on the dating process: sliding in the dm's, posting pics together, and when it's time to transition from IG and Snap chat to coffee shops and film festivals, and lastly what is needed to build and sustain a relationship when there

Episode 5 is posted for @blackwomanwork will share the conversation with Danielle Davis, a great friend, colleague and financial educator. Danielle, known on all social media platforms as the Financial Freedom Educator shared her tips and tools toward a healthier relationship with personal finances. In the episode, I was able to ask Danielle about positive and negative generational lessons, ways to get on top of credit card debt and even some side hustles. Additionally, Danielle is offering all listeners of this podcast a 10% discount for her services throughout the month of August. So please enjoy, listen and afterwards reach out to to Danielle Davis, the Financial Freedom Educator and the guest of this episode of Black woman Working…on Financial Health and Wealth.

Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication will post a week or a couple days before the episode. The topic of the July 31, 2019, podcast episode is “...on financial health and wealth.” The featured presenter, Danielle J. Davis, is a recognized and proclaimed financial freedom educator. Danielle has helped countless individuals decrease personal debt and increase personal and financial happiness.

Episode 4 for @blackwomanwork will share the personal journey to motherhood and story of Mrs. Tiffany Graham, who has shared her story within a book to shed light on a conversation often fought in the dark, silently and quietly. I invite you to purchase the book, “I’m Fine: A Pursuit of Baby: Journey through Infertility, Foster Care, and Adoption All While Putting on a Happy Face,” at https://www.dontworryimfine.com Please make sure to listen to the full podcast, it is such a beautiful and special story. #dontworryimfine #blackwomanworking #talkaboutinfertility

Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication will post a week or a couple days before the episode. The topic of the June 30, 2019, podcast episode is “...on infertility.” The episode dedication is special to Sheri Nicole as she shares time with friend, and now author, Mrs. Tiffany Graham, on her journey and story on her road to motherhood with stops at infertility, adoption and foster care.

Round table discussion around self care, including getting real with yourself and the unexpected consequences if you do not actively promote your own self care! Take the assessment in the Instagram/Facebook link! Pick one of the affirmations to recite to yourself and remind yourself...YOU ARE WORTHY!

Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication will post a week or a couple days before the episode. The topic of the May 31, 2019, podcast episode is “...practicing self care.” The episode dedication is special to Sheri Nicole as she shares a story of a time where she was reminded of the fragility of life.

Round table discussion around dating, including getting rid of lists and out your dating comfort zone!

Each episode of Black Woman Working is inspired by an experience shared by or shared with Sheri Nicole. The dedication will post a week or a couple days before the episode. The topic of the April 30, 2019, podcast episode is “Dating in your 30s.” The episode dedication is special to Sheri Nicole as she simply says thank you to the listeners and subscribers for sharing in this passion project and journey.