Category Archives: Dr. Karen’s Podcast Guests

August 9, 2022

Sandra Yancey Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork Shares the WOW Factor of Customer Experience (CX)

Sandra Yancey is the Founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, the Premier Success System for women entrepreneurs. Her award-winning, multi-million dollar organization connects over 500,000 women through 118 chapters across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.  Sandra is committed to helping a million women to each reach a million in business revenue. Today, she speaks with Dr. Karen about how to deliver distinctive Customer Experience (CX) that produces “stand out” excellence, repeat customers, raving fans, and brand loyalty.

Reach Sandra Yancey at eWomennetwork.com

Mention “Dr. Karen” for a special VIP rate to the eWomenNetwork annual August ICON conference. Call Anne Payne at 972-620-9995, ext. 2002

July 26, 2022

Shundrawn Thomas: Top Executive, Wall Street Insider, and Man of Faith

Black Enterprise Magazine identified Shundrawn Thomas as one of the 75 most powerful Blacks on Wall St. and one of the most powerful executives in corporate America. Most recently President and Chief Executive of Northern Trust Asset Management and Management Group member, he also held key roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Known industry wide as an innovator in investment management and a champion of socially responsible investing, Shundrawn is also the author of four books, including Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation. Today he speaks with Dr. Karen about his unique brand of leadership, how he successfully navigated corporate America as a Black man in top financial services companies, and his new business venture.

Reach Shundrawn Thomas at ShundrawnThomas.com

July 12, 2022

Steven Perry, Author of “The Capacity Model: How to Build Your Best Life”

Steven Perry is the author of “The Capacity Model: How to Build Your Best Life.” Dr. Karen speaks with Steve about his tools to intentionally grow capacity, his secrets to financial and life success, and how to live a life of radical generosity. As a nationally recognized financial professional, speaker, and leader, Steve explains his belief that stress is a gift and shares success strategies that result in a life of significance.

Reach Steve Perry at Steve-Perry.com

 

June 28, 2022

Michael Chatman: “The Christian Beer Man” Philanthropist CEO

Recognized by Nonprofit Times Magazine as one of the most influential philanthropic leaders in America, Michael Chatman is the CEO of The Community Foundation: The Global Center for Generosity located in Cape Coral, Florida. He also previously worked as a Global Corporate Marketplace Ministry leader. In this interview, Dr. Karen speaks with Michael Chatman about his visionary leadership, commitment to generosity, and how he got the names, “The Christian Beer Man,” “Black Hippie,” and “The Love Leader.” Listen to learn and apply his success secrets.

Reach Michael Chatman at CapeCoralcf.org; 239-542-5594

June 14, 2022

Dennis Welch Interview II: “What Love Makes Us Do”

Dennis Welch is the author of 500 songs, many of which listeners hear on the radio. He recently released his latest album, “What Love Makes Us Do.” Nashville veteran producer, record company owner, and manager Tony Mantor recorded Dennis’ song, “Why Not Me?” and named his 2020 album after the song. Mantor’s “Why Not Me?” was on the Top 10 List for 15 weeks. Dennis is now finishing a children’s book, “Why Not Me?” His granddaughter is the illustrator. On today’s show, Dennis sings and Dr. Karen speaks with Dennis about his life as a songwriter and how he prayed to God and got unexpected results.

Reach Dennis at Welch-Words.com; www.bearticulate.com

May 24, 2022

Dennis Welch Interview I: Find the Hook that Makes You Memorable

Dennis Welch is the President and Owner of Articulate PR and Communications, a songwriter, and the author of two books, “So…What are You Saying?” and “Rich People Shop Here.” For 13 years he was also in management and a senior staff writer for the Gallup organization.  In this segment Dr. Karen speaks with Dennis about the joy in finding your calling, the best way to bring out the gifts in yourself and others, and how to be memorable as you make a unique impact. Dennis also sings one of his phenomenal songs.

Reach Dennis Welch at www.welch-words.com; www.bearticulate.com

April 26, 2022

Interview with Alison Cornell, CFO to large national and global Corporations

Alison Cornell, a certified Treasury Professional, was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of two major New York Stock Exchange listed corporations, both of which were global. Prior to those roles, she held significant financial positions at AT&T where she learned how to be a corporate executive. Even today, women hold only 10% of major corporate CFO jobs. Currently Director and Audit Committee Chair at ZIVO Bioscience, Inc and Chou2 Pharma, Ms. Cornell is still committed to the development of women both in the US and abroad. Join Dr. Karen and Ms. Cornell for senior executive leadership development lessons you can apply today.

April 12, 2022

From Success, to Significance, to Surrender with Dean Niewolny, Chairman of the Board of Halftime

Dean Niewolny, Chairman of the Board and Ambassador of Halftime Institute, spent 23 years in executive roles with three of Wall Street’s largest financial firms. Inspired to go beyond success to serving others, he and his wife began trips to South Africa and now provide orphan and hospice care in Durbin. The author of “Trade Up: How to Go From Just Making Money to Making a Difference,” Dean talks to Dr. Karen about what he has learned on the journey and how the Halftime Institute creates life transformation for the marketplace executives they serve.

Reach Halftime at halftimeInstitute.org and Dean at Dean.niewolny@halftime.org

March 22, 2022

Interview with Mike Mooney: How Do You Elevate Your Business Reputation and Why?

Mike Mooney’s 25 year career in professional motorsports with NASCAR makes him the perfect accelerator for high performance leaders who seek to unlock speed and drive opportunities in their lives. In this part II Interview Mike speaks with Dr. Karen about practical lessons from his breakthrough book, “Reputation Shift- Lessons from Pit Road to the Boardroom.” Mike shares his insights about how champions stay champions.

Contact Mike at www.MikeMooney.com; Mike@mikemooney.com

Mike Mooney

March 8, 2022

NASCAR and Other High Speed Brands: Interview with Mike Mooney

Mike Mooney was part of the executive ecosystem behind NASCAR. As an award winning executive, he built and protected the global reputations of such brands as Mercedes-Benz, 3M, NASCAR, Sunoco, Tylenol, and Walmart. Author of the breakthrough book, “Reputation Shift- Lessons from Pit Road to the Boardroom,” Mike speaks with Dr. Karen about the leadership lessons he learned from decades of working with championship NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, and Roush Fenway drivers and teams.

Contact Mike at www.MikeMooney.com; Mike@mikemooney.com

Mike Mooney