DivInc: Creating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tech with Mo Shabazz

Protect Black Women with Valerie Wade

In this episode of Protect Black Women, we have a conversation with Valerie Wade. She is the owner of Lynnfield Historical Consulting, where she uses her expertise as a public historian and certified archivist to assist educators, creatives, and everyday people with history-related projects. She earned her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, where she was a John B. Ervin Scholar and a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Research Fellow. She went on to study United States History at the graduate level at Duke University, where she earned her MA. Valerie is passionate about helping people connect with their historical legacies. For more information about Valerie's work, visit www.lynnfieldhistorical.com.

In this episode we discuss:

• Define and discuss intersectionality and how it affects Black women today.
• Why are Black women ignored in history?
• Do we lack outrage when it comes to Black women dying to police brutality and other acts of violence?

Sponsors: 

• Interserver – web hosting

Contact Valerie:

• Lynnfield Historical Consulting

Contact Michelle:

• Website: African-American Marketing Association
• Instagram: @AAMAHouston
• Website: Michelle Ngome
• Instagram: @MichelleNgome
• Donations: Cash app $mngome25 or paypal.me/MichelleNgome

My Dream BIG Club with Seun Phillips

In January 2018, Seun and Omonye Phillips started My Dream BIG Club (MyDBC). MyDBC is a diverse community that leverages one another to dream BIG.  MyDBC organizes events focused around self-growth, empowerment, volunteering, networking, and staying active. MyDBC has become a hub for diverse professionals to grow and develop.

​In this episode we discuss:

• The origin story of My Dream BIG Club.
• The importance of accountability and community for personal and professional development.
• Steps on how to start or pivot your business during a pandemic.

Sponsors: 

• Interserver – web hosting

Contact Seun:

• My Dream BIG Club
• Podcast: Listen to My Dream BIG Club

Contact Michelle:

• Website: African-American Marketing Association
• Instagram: @AAMAHouston
• Website: Michelle Ngome
• Instagram: @MichelleNgome
• Donations: Cash app $mngome25 or paypal.me/MichelleNgome

Unapologetic Stories with Wilson Black

Wilson is a content creator. I first came across him on the YouTube show The Grapevine, discussing hot cultural topics. I was blown away by this brother's knowledge and delivery. Then he mentioned from Cameroon! It was only right that I reached out to him to be on the series. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

In this episode we discuss:

• What are the issues between Africans and African-Americans?
• With so many cultures within the diaspora, is it possible for us to unite?
• How migration is changing African society?
• Where do the 2nd and 3rd generations fit in?
• Should Africans or first-generation be included in reparations?

Contact Wilson:

• Instagram
• Gari & Peanuts

Contact Michelle:

• Website: African-American Marketing Association
• Instagram: @AAMAHouston
• Website: Michelle Ngome
• Instagram: @MichelleNgome
• Donations: Cash app $mngome25 or paypal.me/MichelleNgome

DivInc: Creating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Tech with Mo Shabazz

Mo Shabazz has a degree in Marketing from Howard University allowed me the opportunity to land an account manager position at Burrell Advertising in Chicago where I was able to gain priceless experience as a brand manager for Verizon, Toyota, Lexus and a variety of products under the Proctor and Gamble portfolio. That inspiration and like-mindedness led to the opportunity to work with startups like Upswing and manage brands like ATXinColor and DivInc; increasing the equity of each and thus allowing us to reach elevated heights.

In this episode we discuss:

1. What are some of the gaps in the tech space that you have seen?
2. How did DivInc begin and the purpose?
3. How can non-tech people get involved in the startup space?
4. How would you explain to our white peers the significance of the organization?

Contact DivInc:

• DivInc.org

Contact Michelle:

• Website: African-American Marketing Association
• Instagram: @AAMAHouston
• Website: Michelle Ngome
• Instagram: @MichelleNgome
• Donations: Cash app $mngome25 or paypal.me/MichelleNgome

Keeping It Trill in Corporate with Felicia Enuha

Felicia Enuha is a budding Podcaster, serving Executive Producer and Host of the Trill MBA Show- The Career Management Podcast For Black Women. As the Trillest MBA, you will ever know, Felicia’s goal is to help people survive and thrive in corporate America with her uniquely frank and honest humor.

By day, Felicia is a marketing professional who works in the consumer packaged goods industry. She holds a BA Degree in Liberal Arts from The University of Texas at Austin, and an MBA degree from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, where she was a Consortium for Graduate Study in Management Fellow.  In addition to podcasting and marketing, the National Black MBA Association Lifetime member also provides Career Coaching and Interview Preparation services.

Felicia is extremely passionate about creating opportunities in Corporate America for underrepresented minorities. She expresses her passion by helping current and future MBAs create their dream careers. Hailing from the small city of Victoria, Texas, Felicia firmly believes life is not about where you start.

In this episode we discuss:

• Navigating corporate America as a Black woman.
• What kind of internal conversations need to happen internally before delivering a message to black people and other minorities?
• Why is silence a problem?
• What are some instructions we can share with our white counterparts?
• How can black employees hold their company accountable?

Contact Felicia:

• Trill MBA

Contact Michelle:

• Website: African-American Marketing Association
• Instagram: @AAMAHouston
• Website: Michelle Ngome
• Instagram: @MichelleNgome
• Donations: Cash app $mngome25 or paypal.me/MichelleNgome