The #SpeakEasy Podcast

Celestine Wilson is an entrepreneur, a master display exhibiter, teacher, artist and designer specializing in creating customizable Gemstone jewelry and beauty products to Dress Your Spirit. I cater to women that are dainty, classic and bold as well as brides who don't have enough time to embrace who they are. Over the past several years my collections have been housed in Tribal Truths Collection, Simply Greta Boutique, The Omhh store, and Michelle New York, as well as being featured in Braids & Beauty, Essence, and Taji-Magazine.Wife and mother if 2.Website:TheCelestineCollection.ComSocial Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)FB@iamcelestinewilsonFB @thecelestinecollectionLinkedin, IG & Periscope @thecelestinecollection

Retired teacher after 28.5 years. Been writing 40 years. CEO/Owner Lilac Publishing and Rebecka Vigus Writing Coach. Have more than a dozen books out.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)Rebecka Vigus on LinkedIn same on FB, @RebeckaVigus on Twitter

Jillian Bullock is an author, professional speaker, certified life coach, fitness expert, and award winning filmmaker. A former reporter for the Wall Street Journal, after graduating from La Salle University in 1991, she left her reporting job and became a filmmaker. Jillian has worked on her own projects and other filmmakers' projects as a writer, director, producer, actor, or fight choreographer. She got that last title because she is a martial artist and boxer. Since 2007, Jillian has been a screenwriting judge for the Set in Philadelphia Screenwriting Contest, which is sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. In her screenwriting career, so far, Jillian has sold two scripts, The Champion Inside and Scar Across My Heart. She recently completed a feature film entitled A Sense of Purpose: Fighting For Our Lives, which deals with veterans, PTSD, and military sexual assault. She is currently in development on her next movie entitled A Cup Full of Crazy, a psychological thriller. www.jbullockenterprises.comSocial Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)https://www.facebook.com/jillian.bullock.5https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-bullock-08317b8/https://twitter.com/JillianBullock

Asa Leveaux grew up with a burning desire for knowledge. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Asa grew up the oldest of five siblings. His role as eldest sibling catapulted him to leadership roles within his family dynamic making it easy for him to continue to lead throughout his academic career. With multiple degrees that include an AS in Liberal Studies, a BA in Administrative Leadership, and certification in Behavioral Health Rehabilitation, Asa's path was clear. His expertise in business development and optimization was refined through an extensive study of coaching technologies, philosophies, and various provided assessment tools. Asa, known as America's Leading Clarity Coach, has coached and mentored actors, singers, other entertainment business leaders, fitness, health , and wellness professionals, millennial entrepreneurs, business professionals, and more which he has made a positive and measurable impact . He has also been a professional speaker for numerous organizations that reach out to the disenfranchised, including youth and people overcoming obstacles to re-enter the workforce. Asa founded the Genius Academy™ (division of Leveaux Group, Inc™)which promotes personal and business success through the implementation of key strategies that are encouraged through inspiration and tactical execution. Genius Academy™ is a resource and network for individuals which has entrepreneurs' main goal is seeing their ideas from formation to success. Leveaux has written several books on a number of topics including "I Am Man Enough: 365 Affirmations for Men" and "I Am Woman Enough: 365 Affirmations for Women" which encourages with daily notes, quotes and sayings that help them put lives of women and men into perspective. Asa leverages his unparalleled skill set to propel his own success as well as the growth of his colleagues and clients.

Marie White is the author of seven books, including the award-winning #1 bestseller Strength for Parents of Missing Children: Surviving Divorce, Abduction, Runaways and Foster Care. She is also a non-denominational Christian missionary, traveler, entrepreneur and reaches over half a million viewers through her YouTube channel, Bible Stories for Adults. She owns Zamiz Press (Za-ah meez), an inspirational publishing company. Marie encourages people from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of struggles, to know that there is hope. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariewhiteauthorofficial/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarieWritesBookLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/marie-w-73220816Skype:Marie E

Tammie's journey as a speaker and writer began in 2015 after not writing for over 10 tens. She rediscovered her love for writing after starting to journal again! Since 2015, Tammie has penned 17 books with the goal of 8 more this year. When she's not penning her next piece, she enjoys spending her time with her husband and three daughters and exploring their hometown of Memphis, TN !Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)LinkedIn: Tammie PolkFacebook: @tammieterrellmompreneursTwitter: @tammieterrellmcInstagram: @tammieterrellmc

Sonja Keeve is an author, inspirational speaker, and entrepreneur. As a wife, mother, mentor and leader in her community, her passions lies in inspiring young ladies and women to fulfil their dreams every day! As a professional in the mortgage industry, she dedicates her time to building strategic relationships with loan officers and clients offering solutions to home ownership. Sonja is the CEO and founder of the Walk in Love 2 Creations where they specialize in clothing apparel for men, women and children. She is also a first time published author in the anthology, Women Inspiring Nations.You can reach Sonja Keeve at skempowers@gmail.comSocial Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)https://www.facebook.com/SonjaKeevehttps://www.instagram.com/SonjaKeevehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sonjakeeve/https://www.twitter.com/KeeveSonja

NYA’s Project, by Nikki Ruffin-Smith, emerged from the experience and gap Nikki, and other women and girls face, regarding education, training, and encouragement of excelling and becoming leaders in the field of STEM-A, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and the Arts. Nikki has created and authored books, workbooks, and entire curriculums for parents and educators to use to ensure all children, though specifically “girls of color” (Nikki’s words) to be introduced to and supported in the STEM-A fields. Nikki, from growing up in Selma, Alabama, learned firsthand the inequities of education due to race and socio-economic status. Nikki brings her heart-centered perspective, her love of children and education to her show. Nikki will also be intertwining tips for building a business and ensuring there is fun along one’s journey.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)FacebookNikkiCheNikkiRuffin-SmithExhaletoExcel

Mommy, minister, mentor and mogul in the making. Personal Develooment and Spiritual Acuity coach, with a strong knack for business. CEO of Scatter Brained Genius Coaching and Consulting and SBG Media Group a small hybrid publishing house. Founder of The Pink Pulpit crusade international.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)FB, IG, TW @thesbgcoach

Best known for her “No Excuse” approach, Felita Hannah Poole is one of America’s pioneering game changers. Ms. Felita is a prolific international speaker, competent Educator, and Motivator. The accomplished entrepreneur is CEO of Inspired by Greatness Counseling and Educational Center, Inc. and Hannah’s Home Care Agency, Inc- two of America’s fastest growing companies. She is a woman activist who has served in different countries including Germany, Bosnia, Hungary and throughout the U.S. Ms. As an entrepreneur, a community activist, and advocate, she works tirelessly to promote change into the lives of all citizens including those disenfranchised by helping them to realize their dreams and live a better life. Felita is sought after by both individuals and organizations for her expertise and aptness to project change into the lives of people. Shehas been featured in several sold-out events where she has used her gifting and life experiences to empower people to pursue change and come out of the pits of despair. Each day, she propels thousands with great wisdom using powerful, practical, and realistic strategies.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)Felita Poole LinkedinFelita Hannah Poole facebookinstagram: poolefelitatwitter: poolefelita

Author of: fighting for my child’s life. 7 chartecistics of highly effective parenting

Sophia M. Johnson, Founder of L.ove Y.ou F.irst (L.Y.F.) a non-profit organization. An Author, Entrepreneur, Mother born and raised in Alabama. Truly a country girl who loves the outdoors and those around her. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in 2002, Remington College in 2008 as a Medical Assistant, recently finished her Bachelors in Business Administration from Faulkner University Class of 2017. In 2003 she joined a non-Greek organization Chancellorette Social Club at Stillman College. This organization has given her friendships and sisterhood that she cherishes. As of today, she works in the medical field, meeting women from all walks of life learning from them as well as mentoring them. For many years she felt worthless like no one could ever love her, all of her for who she really was. A broken, beaten down person. Many years ago she was given a word that she would help women, pray with them, love them. Never in a million years did she think she would be the founder of an organization meant to empower women, yet here she stands.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)Facebook and Instagram: @enfenatiLinkedIn: Sophia M. Johnson

Douglas Winslow Cooper, writer and retired environmental physicist, now helps manage at-home nursing care of his wife. Cooper earned his A.B., with honors, in physics at Cornell, then served at the U.S. Army biological warfare laboratories at Ft. Detrick, MD. He obtained his M.S. degree in physics at Penn State and his Ph.D. in engineering from Harvard. His professional life centered on environmental issues, and he was the author or co-author of more than 100 technical articles published in peer-reviewed journals. [Citations: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VjhPPtIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao] He was elected Fellow of the Institute of Environmental Sciences. In 2011, he wrote and published Ting and I: A Memoir of Love, Courage, and Devotion, available at amazon.com. He co-authored two other memoirs, and edited three more. He recently wrote and published Write Your Book with Me and co-authored and published SOLVED! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems. His coaching, writing, and editing site is http://WriteYourBookWithMe.com. His most recent book, Cooper and Beggin, How to Manage Nursing Care at Home, was published by Outskirts Press in March 2017.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)facebook.com/tinganditwitter.com/douglaswcooperdouglaswinslowcooper.blogspot.com

Nigeria Lockley possesses two master's degrees, one in English secondary education, which she utilizes as an educator with the New York City Department of Education. Her second master's degree is in creative writing. Nigeria's debut novel, Born at Dawn received the 2015 Phillis Wheatley Award for First Fiction. After the success of her novels and the launch of her own publishing company, Inheritance Books she is committed to pushing woman to pursue their passion, walk in their purpose, and live in prosperity. Nigeria serves as the deaconess and clerk for her spiritual home, King of Kings and Lord of Lords Church of God. She is a New York native who resides in Harlem with her husband and two daughters.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)www.facebook.com/authorNigeriaLockleywww.instagram.com/NewNigeria

LaDonna Marie is an International Multi -Award winning Bestselling Author, Writer, Poet, and Motivational Speaker. She published her first poem in anthology: Whispers with The League of American Poets in 2007. In 2010 she self published her first book Expressions of the Mind, Body & Soul. She received a Certificate of Congratulation from Congressman Bennie Thompson 2nd district of MS. She was inducted Who's Who in Black Mississippi in 2012. In 2013 she released her 2nd book Until Tomorrow Comes. She featured in the International Sibella Poetry Magazine for the entire year of 2014, and also she is apart of the Anthology: The Gospel According to Poetry. Until Tomorrow Comes was awarded Honorable Mention in the 2014 Paris Book Festival and a 2014 DJ Gatsby Book Club Literary Award Winner in Poetry. She was also a Finalist in 2015 Diva Author / Writer for Divas of Colour International Award. She was a 2015 Finalist for National Indie Excellence Awards, received Honorable Mention in New York Book Festival, Red city book awards Finalist and Bronze Medal Readers' Favorite Winner. She also placed in 2015 and 2016 New England Book Festival Honorable Mention. She is a two time Indie Author Legacy Award Finalist for Poet of the Year.Social Media Handles (LinkedIn, Facebook etc.)https://twitter.com/Lmb_poetryhttps://www.instagram.com/LMB_poetry/www.facebook.com/LaDonnaMC