BEYOND THE EASY: NATASHA STEVENS SPEAKS

This holiday season, join Host Natasha Stevens as she sits down in a vulnerable, honest, powerful, and thought provoking fireside chats with none other than the CEO of Reed Development Group, Simon and Schuster Best Selling Author, Globally heralded Keynote Speaker, Philanthropist, Multi Award Winning Advocate, Elite Level Corporate Executive Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist who has one of the most inspirational and powerful voices on the lecture circuit, Kimberly S. Reed: Optimists Always Win: Moving From Defeat to Life’s C Suite! All book proceeds are being donated to two cancer charities. Kimberly is a regular speaker and lecturer at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania’s LEAD Program, Howard Universities’ Leadership Programs and a top rated speaker at leading global professional conferences. With more than 20 years’ of HR, talent acquisition and diversity, equality & inclusion experience, successfully turning around diversity practices by designing, building, leading and shaping high-performing cultures at global organizations with robust strategies and global employee development programs that have increased revenue growth and organizational brand eminence. With an award winning team across company cultures, brand design, and PR related work, the company has a clientele that has ranged from multibillion-dollar company CEOs and executives and fast growth entrepreneurs. Kimberly’s entrepreneurial ventures, a senior partner at the Ascendant Group which specializes in executive branding and a founding member of the Forbes Agency Council for PR and Advertising. In December 2020, Kaleidoscope Diversity is the result of a unique strategic alliance between McConnell & Jones LLP and Reed Development Group, which was developed for companies who want to harness the power of an engaged, diverse workforce and diverse supply chain in today’s hyper-competitive global marketplace in the capabilities of one solutions provider. They develop a tailored approach to innovative, high impact virtual training and strategic sourcing initiatives, allowing  clients to address internal and external issues that can hinder an organization’s full potential with its workforce and suppliers. Kimberly has served on several professional and non-for-profit boards as a member, executive council member and chair. Kimberly is the Vice-Chair, Leadership Council of the American Cancer Society South Jersey/Philadelphia and a board member; Legacy of Hope provides emergency patient support to cancer patients in underserved diverse communities in the Philadelphia region. She is a Founding Advisory Committee Member of the University of Pennsylvania and DiverseForce Board Governance Training Program that provides leadership training for leaders of color who want to achieve greater effectiveness as organizational leaders while making a social impact as board members. She is also a member of The Links, Inc., one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of accomplished, dedicated African American Women who are active in their communities, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated with over 300, 000 members globally. Kimberly has been featured in numerous mass media outlets such as Essence, 6ABC, ShondaLand Digital, Huffington Post, Charisma Magazine, Fox News, Radio One, Journal of American Management Association and more for her leadership in DEI, Women’s and Minority’s Advocacy, Business, Entrepreneurship & Faith. She was one of the Top 28 Black Leaders in DEI, Color Magazine & Honoree, the 2021 Philly Power Women. Kimberly also received the prestigious 2020 Dr. MLK,Jr. Salute to Greatness Award & so much more! Find Kimberly Here: www.optimistsalwayswin.com (Also on Amazon and Audible) as well as www.thereeddevelopmentgroup.com

Not quite sure what to do for the holidays? Are you getting a ton of advice while planning YOUR day? Listen up to what Host Natasha Steven has to say.

Host Natasha Stevens speaks on what our global listeners have had to say about their lives and how guests on Beyond The Easy have helped them navigate through the “tough stuff.” If you’re looking for help, look no further than our myriad of guests who might not be known by you, but are adored by our audience.

Host Natasha Stevens Speaks on Expressing Gratitude and Happiness.

In this episode host Natasha Stevens sits down with Myron Fletcher as they discuss the vital need and value of fathers in the home and those seeking to be father figures. This episode is for everyone! Myron Fletcher is the Executive Pastor of Moriah City of Refuge Worship Center in St. Louis, Mo. One of his many responsibilities are community relations, along with teaching the Gospel of Christ.  Outside of Church, he has filled the role of a father figure to hundreds and hundreds of kids during 13 years of coaching. Myron also coaches football and wrestling at the high school level.  He serves as an advocate for those who don't have a voice, and a mentor to many who want to grow. He is adamant about being the male figure because so many of our kids are missing. This has become his passion: To help facilitate and fulfill that role. As a former Collegiate Wrestler, 2x All American, and having played on a professional Indoor Football team, as well as a personal, athletic trainer and fitness coach to all who inquire, he brings a wealth of experience as he strives to be present in the lives of the fatherless in his space and sphere of influence. Myron says, “even though I'm not perfect; I thank God that perfection is not a requirement to reach others who need help.” As a husband to LaSonta Fletcher for 17 years and father to son, Zachary Fletcher, Myron brings a well rounded approach to our heal series on “Fathers and Sons.” Myron and his family also lived through Ferguson and have all impacted the lives of young, African American boys on trauma, police engagement, equality, how to “man up,” as well as a host of other things that played out in front of the world. Behind the scenes… he was helping them heal-one boy, one block, and one brick at a time. The men, the mission and the movement! What is the legacy that you are leaving in the Earth as Leaders? Lean in and listen to a voice crying in the wilderness with passion, dedication, hope, wisdom, and faith. To connect with Myron, follow him on all social media using his name: Myron Fletcher. Quick Links: Instagram: @myronfletcher Facebook: www.Facebook.com/myronfletcher YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCIKt5UJtkQwn8iQz95-d_GQ

Join us as we continue the heal series -skin complexion hatred is not just Hollywood. It’s happening in your neighborhood too.

Trust issues come from a lot of places. Thank you to those who hopped in our 1st Greenroom by Spotify Live Chat. How to tell if you have trust issues, and what do you do about it? Listen in, then open your heart.

Trust issues come from a lot of places. Thank you to those who hopped in our 1st Greenroom by Spotify Live Chat. How to tell if you have trust issues, and what do you do about it? Listen in, then open your heart.

Heal: Bandaids OFF is described as one of the most poignant, challenging and honest, unpublished series by Natasha Stevens. Packed with powerful truths about how healing drives your decisions & destiny-she offers valuable insight to help you uncover the truth, unpack the luggage, and understand why healing NOW matters. Be sure to subscribe so that you don’t miss upcoming episodes in this series where she and guests tell their true stories of what they found when the gloves and the bandaids came off! Healing is possible when you stop posing. Pretending that you’re ok when you aren’t doesn’t serve anyone. Do you attack who hurt you? No. Your feelings are valid-retaliation isn’t. So, what do you do? Tune in to yourself as much as possible. And don’t forget-no one can love who you pretend to be. Healing isn’t instant coffee or tea. Don’t believe that lie. But, don’t sit in sackcloth and ashes running the victim story for too long-especially when you’re a masterpiece. Forgiveness is possible. Your relationship may never be the same again-but that’s where your true freedom will begin. And it can be scary. But fear becomes your friend when you learn how to face it-fearlessly. So many of our guests have shown up healed and thriving, sharing some really painful things that happened to them, and how they overcame them. Go back and give them a listen. You don’t have to know people to learn from them. HEAL: HIDDEN EXPECTATIONS ABOUT LOVE.

Have you ever encountered a truly creative person? One thing that they best enjoy is personal freedom. Listen to three of the things that they don’t like.