Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network

 Najya (Nye-yuh) Williams, a Harvard College undergraduate from the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Her debut poetry chapbook, Cotton, shares her perspective on the state of our society over the course of three key time periods: the past, the present, and the future. In this episode we discuss: The Ivy League process Black men vulnerability Activism, feminism, and the Black Community. Order Najya's book Cotton on Amazon. Najya's Website -- Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!

Mayor Turner Establishes Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund August 27, 2017 -- After receiving an overwhelming number of inquiries from citizens and corporations who would like to help, Mayor Sylvester Turner has established the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund that will accept tax deductible flood relief donations. The fund is administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. “We are getting calls from across the country and right here in our hometown, and the generosity of people who understand this disaster is truly amazing,” said Mayor Turner. “Together we can make a difference to those who will need extensive help to get back on their feet once this storm is over.” Methods to Donate: Online Credit Card Donations: Visit www.ghcf.org. Online credit card donations will be assessed a small fee, typically 3%, by the credit card companies. Donors have the option of increasing their credit card donations to cover this fee. Checks/Money Orders: Mail to Greater Houston Community Foundation, 5120 Woodway Drive, Su

On August 18, 2017 I presented Humanizing Mental Health Through Social Media at the Melanin & Mental Health networking event. I must say this is an event I was excited about because I had the chance to put a new spin on it as a marketer that sees a therapist. In this presentation I provide tips on: Creating relevant content for your audience. The multiple ways to repurpose content. The two distinguishing factors that makes you an expert. I love speaking on relationship building or content and social media marketing. Contact me at info@michellengome.com to speak at your next event. Be sure to check out the resources on Melanin & Mental Health website.      

Michael Sealy is someone who has awoken to the two fallacies of life and is now on a mission to help liberate 1 million frightened souls from the fear of death, so that they may truly live with the death of fear and inspire, impact, and uplift the world. Michael's Tagline: You can live with the fear of death or the death of fear. You choose! In this episode we discuss: Why does fear creep in and the fear of transition? Creating core values in the workplace. The things that stop us from taking action in our lives. Contact Info: Blog: http://http://michaelsealyignites.com (primary) Twitter: @bemichaelsealy Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/bemichaelsealy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsealyprofile Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBbHYU42wT_ijXrinaYcNw Book: The Three R's: Shift Your Workplace Frustration to Joy by Reframing, Rewriting, and Reflecting Your Mindset  

Gwen Jimmere, the founder and CEO of Naturalicious, is the first Black woman to patent a natural hair care product.  In this episode we discuss: What does it take to manage your fears? What makes her Naturalicious different than the rest? The process to obtaining a patent for her natural hair care product. The significance of community and collaboration. For more information on Gwen visit her website Naturalicious and the Facebook group Naturalicious Nation. -- Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!

Lloyd Gite, is the owner of the Gite Gallery based in Houston, TX. The Gite Gallery specializes in fine art from Africa and was voted best art gallery by the Houston Press. Before opening the gallery, Lloyd spent 25 years a television reporter.  The Gite Gallery’s customers include professional athletes such as NFL players Andre Johnson, Vince Young and Mario Williams and NBA stars Avery Johnson, Grant Hill and T.J. Ford. It is also a favorite place of well known celebrities Loretta Divine, Danny Glover, Harry Belafonte and Houston’s own Tina and Beyonce Knowles. In this episode we discuss:   How he turned his hobby into a business? What do we need to do to stress the importance of art in the education system as well as an adult? Can we get rid of the belief starving artist? Is there more interest in art because of Jay Z's album 4:44?  The dynamics of the black family. Contact: Gite Gallery https://twitter.com/TheGiteGallery https://www.facebook.com/TheGiteGallery https://www.instagram.com/TheGiteGallery/ 

Dr. Matt Motil teaches us how to be a real estate bad ass! Yep, that's right. Matt tells us how he went from engineer to real estate agent and investor. In this episode we discuss: How to get our first real estate deal? What is a FHA 203K loan? (major key alert) Rental vs AirBnB? And much more on real estate and entrepreneurship Contact Info: Dr. Matt Motil **Free Book - Man On Fire: Lessons From A Perpetual Burnout For Creating Alignment For Success Dr. Matt Motil's Podcast  -- Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!

Kike-Lola Odusanya is a certified business coach and connector, dedicated to helping women of colour around the world quit their 9 to 5’s and transform their lives with entrepreneurship.    We met in Atlanta at the Traffic, Sales & Profit Conference   In this episode we discuss: What are companies good at? How to utilize your job into your new business? When to establish your Freedom Date? Contact Info: My Boss Is Me My Boss Is Me.: Real Conversation about Building a Business and Quitting Your 9-5 (Book) -- Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you de

Kavachi is the founder of Grubido, Inc and a third generation food professional from Nigeria. We had a good time bonding over fufu and other African dishes.  In this episode we discuss: The history of Grubido. Exploring African food culture. Supporting African Millennial businesses. Upcoming event Art of Fufu The Art of  Fufu - a special art exhibit and food tasting experience (hosted by Kavachi of Grubido, Inc.), will showcase Fufu - a very popular staple food in African cooking that is commonly eaten by hand, and often paired with a variety of soups and stews - on Friday, August 11th at Cafe Brasil (2604 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX 77005) from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The event is free for all guest to attend. Get ready for an evening of amazing food, engaging conversation and fun like you’ve never experienced before! For additional information on The Art of Fufu or to RSVP, please call (713) 364-8295, or visit our official website online at www.TheArtofFufu.com. About Grubido At Grubido, we are a community of p

Zack Miller is the founder of Start With Hatch with the mission to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to succeed. In this episode we discuss: Understanding entrepreneurship with short and long term goals. FOMO vs Clarity Why we should not attend networking events? All the details behind Hatch.   Contact Info: Start With Hatch -- Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your area of expertise and discover the action steps to reach your goals.

Hey now, part two of my recap was spent with the men from the hit show Power! Yes, Joseph Sikora (Tommy), J.R. Ramirez (Julio), and Rotimi (Andre). I had a chance to do a private group interview with the Houston African American Bloggers which followed by a Q&A for everyone.  Rotimi Music new single Want More ft Kranium (iTunes) Be sure to check out Power on STARZ every Sunday at 9pm EST. (Only four episodes left). -- Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your area of expertise and discover the action steps to reach your goals.

On Thursday, July 27, 2017 I had a chance to attend the Miller Lite: Tap The Future Live Pitch Competition in Houston. This provided me a chance to participate in a group interview with Daymond John from ABC Shark Tank.  WHAT: Miller Lite Tap the Future Live Pitch tour returns to Houston for the fifth consecutive year. Five semifinalists will have the chance to pitch their business to the sharpest business minds in the country, including lead judge Daymond John from ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The semifinalist with the best business plan will receive $20,000 and advance to the national finals to compete against other regional finalists for a grand prize of $100,000. WHO: Daymond John, CEO of FUBU, co-host of ABC’s Shark Tank Steve Canal, Manager, National Community Affairs, MillerCoors Angelica Garcia Dunn, President & CEO AIM Global Logistics Stephen & Cam, Bellhops Kenny Burns, Lifestyle Brand Specialist (host)                                 Five Southwest-based regional semi-finalists: Lithic Nutrition –

Greg E. Hill is an award winning podcaster, speaker, author, entrepreneur who's soul focus is to change the culture. Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina Greg shares with us his early entrepreneurship ventures, losing it all, and rebuilding in a better direction.  In this episode we discuss: How important it is to be an authentic leader? Getting rid of comparisons along your journey. Establishing the "Drake" cycle? Contact Info: Greg E. Hill Website The Minority Trailblazer Tour Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your area of expertise

The past few weeks have been crazy as I have not been working, but I'm making it work. I share with you a few changes and how I have been writing a lot recently. Key Points: Pull the trigger, before someone pulls the trigger on you. Be financially responsible for yourself. Connect with confidence  Sponsors: Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your area of expertise and discover the action steps to reach your goals.

Godiva Anderson is the founder of Paper, Pencil, Pen a nonprofit that provides school supplies to students from K-12 up to college. In this episode we discuss: Why she launched the organization. The importance of school supplies. Why we should not neglect college students. Be sure to check out her website http://paperpencilpen.org or send an email to info@paperpencilpen.org for donations.  Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your area of expertise and discover the action steps to reach your goals.

This is a special episode for me as I am finding new ways to stretch myself within podcasting. Lately I've been thinking about doing different roundtables and I'm glad to say Black Girl Magic is the first. My guest are blogger Nyla Spooner and past guest Asheli Atkins PhD Candidate and entrepreneur. Although we know each other, we decided to take our Facebook post to the podcast. I hope you enjoy! In this episode we discuss: Maggie Anderson, Black Wall Street, and the variables within the black community.  Feminism vs Black Feminism The truth behind African-Americans buying power? ...and A LOT MORE!!! Contact Nyla: Website Contact Asheli:  Website — Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influen

Danny Harvey is a financial solutions provider and adjunct professor at Prairie View A&M University. In this episode we discuss: The financial gaps within African American communities and the need for financial literacy. The importance of family, community and mentorship. Danny flips the script and starts to interview me!  Creating pivotal projects. Staying consistent. Resource: Danny's interview with Jasmine Stith in South Africa Contact Danny Harvey: Danny Harvey Danny Harvey Facebook -- Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you

Ryan Stewman, CEO and Founder of Hardcore Closer and Break Free Academy, is a 4x best-selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Sales Coach, Podcast Host, Blogger and all around Entrepreneur. He’s also a regular contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Addicted2Success, Good Men Project, Lighter Side of Real Estate, Huffington Post, and more. In this episode we discuss: What is money and why is sales important? Good product vs bad marketing 4 tips on how to sell using video?   Contact:  www.hardcorecloser.com   -- Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to hel

Emile C. Browne of Emile C. Browne Media is one of the best photographers and go to media firms in Houston. Emile C Browne Media is about articulating and creating your organizations narrative through the development of images, videos and commentary. In this episode we discuss: Why Emile doesn't believe in the saying 'fake it till you make it'? Criteria to look for when hiring a photo or video professional. Creating a book of business that serves as an asset. Contact Emile: https://www.emilecbrowne.com Twitter: @EmileCBrowne -- Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!   If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one

Nadira is committed to working with individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to increase their impact, influence, and income through effective planning. She has 10 years of experience working in the not-for-profit world and values the importance of serving people from all walks of life. After going through this process herself, she understands firsthand what it takes to thought partner with others to create transformations in their business and life. She is inspired by seeing others grow and succeed! In this episode we discuss: The significance of a business plan. Taking the initiative to create a virtual board of trustees.  Finding red flags when it comes to hiring a business coach. Contact Nadira: https://www.nadiraramcharan.com NRNY Consulting (Twitter) -- Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting Follow me on Instagram @michellengome   Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!    If you are in