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Dr. Marilyn F. Berchie-Gialamas , DNP, CRNP, NP-C, CBS, is Executive Director of Trinity Maternal Wellness and an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Morgan State University. She leads community-based programs that support Black mothers and families, blending clinical expertise, research, and advocacy to advance respectful, equitable maternal health throughout Central Maryland. **************************************************** What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career ? In the beginning, I was juggling new motherhood, being the primary breadwinner, and building a grassroots nonprofit with almost no savings or staff. I faced burnout, limited funding, and learning how to formalize systems while still personally packing supplies, teaching classes, and showing up for families in crisis. What inspired you to break into your industry? My own pregnancies, birth experiences, and the stories of Black women navigating disrespectful, fra...

Renowned for her dynamic leadership, Dr. Catrina has curated a distinguished career, navigating the intricacies of the entertainment realm and corporate landscape. As a sought-after consultant, she's known for orchestrating success stories and infusing projects with a unique blend of vision and business acumen. As the year winds down, many people begin to slow their pace, shift their focus to the holidays, and mentally clock out until January. But for entrepreneurs, leaders, and goal-getters, the last 20 days of the year hold an extraordinary opportunity. These days are not just a countdown; they are a catalyst. The final stretch is where clarity sharpens, momentum accelerates, and transformation becomes possible. This is where the power of the push lives. 1. Small Moves Create Big Shifts The biggest misconception about success is that it always comes from large, dramatic actions. In reality, the last 20 days are a powerful window for small, consistent steps that create massive ch...

Dr. Pam Perry is an award-winning communications and PR professional. She helps established experts and experienced entrepreneurs stand out from the crowd, enabling them to attract clients by promoting their buzz-worthy brand story. She is the publisher of SPEAKERS MAGAZINE and podcast host of Get Out There and Get Known. Known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time, Dr. Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients brand (and get paid) like a superstar. For more information, visit www.pamperrypr.com . Get Out There. Get Known. Speak. Sell. Shine. For too long, brilliant voices have been hidden in plain sight. Authors with powerful books. Speakers with transformative messages. Experts with game-changing ideas. Yet the world cannot celebrate what it cannot see. Visibility is not vanity. Visibility is vital. In a world where people Google you before they book you, credibility is currency. If your name isn’t showing up, you are not getting ...

Dr. Yvette Gavin , CEO of Yvette Gavin Consulting, is a seasoned leadership strategist, executive coach, and trainer. Through her SBA 8(a) and WOSB-certified firm, she partners with federal agencies, corporations, and nonprofits to deliver innovative workforce solutions that drive leadership excellence, organizational growth, and lasting impact. Purpose has the power to create prosperity. When women show up boldly in their calling, we don’t just do meaningful work — we build lasting wealth. There’s something powerful about walking fully in your purpose — that moment when your gifts, preparation, and confidence finally meet opportunity. For women, those moments often come when we dare to step into spaces that weren’t originally designed with us in mind — and make them our own. That’s exactly what happened during my recent work in Seattle, where the Yvette Gavin Consulting team facilitated a partnering session for a federal project. Standing in that room, I was reminded of how much possi...

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Suzanne Peters  is a full-time day trader, award-winning speaker, author, and founder of the Woman To Woman Network. She creates time, financial, and location freedom while inspiring women to step into their power, embrace bold reinvention, and live life unapologetically on their own terms. Let’s get real for a second: you can be “successful” on paper—titles, accolades, even influence—but still feel like something’s missing. That was me. I was a speaker, a business owner, running the Woman To Woman Network , and empowering women every single day. And yet… I felt stuck. Like I was living someone else’s idea of success instead of my own. I wanted more. I wanted freedom. I wanted to wake up every morning excited, not exhausted. I wanted to live a life that felt like me —not what anyone else said I should do. Here’s the truth: no one is going to hand you your dream. No one is going to say, “Go ahead, you can live your passion now.” You have to give yourself permission. And yes, it’s sc...