The Elayne Fluker Show

Are you holding something back? Are you staying quiet when there's a part of you aching to speak up? I hope this lesson I recently received about self-expression encourages you to open up, use your voice and find your peace. 

Exactly one year ago today I recorded a podcast episode from the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and shared that I was determined to relocate to the country and start my next chapter there. Well, one year later -- here's how I made that happen, and the lessons I've learned along the way!

You'll also notice that I've updated the name of the podcast from Support is Sexy to The Elayne Fluker Show. If you've been a long-time listener since I launched the podcast in 2016: (1) I appreciate you so much and (2) You can expect more of the same great conversations as well as my own life lessons on the show. I believe the name change allows us to be more expansive with the conversations and for me to present leaders, innovators and motivators who will support YOU no matter where you are in personal or professional journey. I hope you'll continue to take this ride with me! 

Onward!

I'm here, on the beach in Mexico, taking the first step toward my dream of living in this beautiful country full-time. I'm exploring the possibilities -- and I'm encouraging you to do the same. Where are you standing still in your life when you know deep down it's time to make a move. Where are you settling when you could be soaring? Now is the time to dream of the possibilities, and put a plan in place. Let's do this!

Eduardo Placer is the Founder and CEO of Fearless Communicators® —which is diverse, inclusive, public speaking coaching business that works with emerging and accomplished thought leaders on what they say and how they say it. Fearless Communicators® teaches clients how to bring their whole body, mind, heart and spirit to a moment and channel their message in service of an audience.   

Originally from Miami, FL, Eduardo Placar is the proud son and grandson of immigrants, who fled both fascism in Spain and communism in Cuba. Prior to starting Fearless Communicators®, he was a professional actor for over 15 years, performing in over 35 plays and musicals throughout the United States.

During a live chat with Eduardo via LinkedIn Live, we talked about creating your signature piece as a thought leader, what the pillars are of a powerful talk, how to communicate with authentic power, connectign with your audience through your story and so much more. Listen to hear his insightful tips!

Learn more about Fearless Communicators® at fearlesscommunicators.com.

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ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

To learn more about me and my work as an executive coach, speaker and leadership development consultant supporting high-performing women and helping Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain them, visit elaynefluker.com.

Nzinga Shaw is a global DEI Strategist who has worked in the space of DEI for 20+ years. Nzinga has hands-on experience and knowledge of inclusion & diversity, equity, accessibility, change & crisis management, human capital management, talent acquisition, organizational planning, employee relations, branding, and community engagement.

She is the President and Global Practice Head of ZRG Partners, LLC — which is a global talent advisory firm, with core offerings that include data-based, executive search focusing on senior leadership around the world.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nzinga talks to us about what DEI looks like these days, the truth about The Great Resignation and the future of work.

Connect with Nzinga "Zing" Shaw on LinkedIn.

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Does social media have you stressed out? How do you know what platform needs your focus? Do you need to be everywhere?

These are some of the questions I asked social media and branding expert Altimese Nicole. Altimese is the founder of The EZER Agency -- a Black woman-owned, MBE Certified public relations and digital marketing agency that helps clients showcase sincere storytelling through digital marketing and PR that drives results.

Learn insider secrets for how you can leverage social media in a way that smart and effective, and build a brand that's strong enough to last, yet flexible enough to evolve.

Learn more about Altimese's company, the Ezer Agency at https://www.theezeragency.com/

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

"Who's going to take care of me when I'm old?"

As someone who is childfree (and who is also primary caregiver for my elderly parents), I have often asked myself this question. In fact, the question gave me lots of anxiety. That is until I came across a recent article featuring Childfree Wealth Specialist Jay Zigmont.

Jay Zigmont is an Advice-Only, Fee-Only, Fiduciary, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. He holds a PhD is in Adult Learning from the University of Mississippi and he has been featured in Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, Business Insider and more.

Jay provides life and financial planning advice to childfree individuals. As one of only few men to appear as a solo guest on Support is Sexy podcast, I asked him to join me for a LIVE CHAT to talk about being childfree, financial independence and what his top financial tips are that we should keep in mind for peace of mind. Here's a replay of our great conversation!

Learn more about Jay Zigmont at https://childfreewealth.com/

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Actress and Emmy-award winning voiceover talent Andia Winslow is co-star of Amazon's #1 new series “A League of Their Own" (where she plays "Esther") and star of the award-winning indie film "Playing Through" -- where she plays history making golfer Ann Gregory. A retired pro-golfer, elite athlete and wellness advocate, Andia talks to us on this episode about being open to the possibilities, remaining focused on your vision, embracing your next adventure and what it means to play full out when it comes to your dreams!

Learn more about Andia Winslow at https://www.andiavoiceover.com/

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies and businesses that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Trey Anthony is a visionary creator who uses the unique blend of comedy, theater, motivational talk, and her own life experiences to inspire and lift up others. 

Trey’s sold-out hit play, ‘da Kink in My Hair, grossed millions and broke box office records across Canada, the United States, and England after it premiered in 2001. It was named one of the top ten plays in Canadian theatrical history and received 4 NAACP Theatre awards, including Best Playwright. It continues to be produced on stages throughout North America.

In 2007, Trey adapted ‘da Kink in My Hair for the small screen, making her the first African Canadian woman to create, write, and produce a primetime television show on a major Canadian network. Since then she has written for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Lionsgate, Will Packer Media, The Comedy Network, and CTV.

In January 2021, Trey released her book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) with Hay House Publishing. The book details Trey’s inner struggles to meet the demands of her family and the societal pressures of living up to the image of a “strong” black woman.

AND NOW SHE’S BRINGING BLACK GIRL IN LOVE WITH HESELF TO LIFE WITH HER LIVE TOUR — WHICH COMES TO ATLANTA THIS THURSDAY August 25th — use the code CALM for tickets! 

CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS!

On this episode, I talk to Trey about:
Black women and vulnerability
Tenderness/ self-love
Recovering from emotional abuse and trauma

Learn more about Trey Anthony at https://treyanthony.com/

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a coach for women and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Maintaining your health and wellness is more important than ever -- physically and mentally. But what does it mean to be fit for life? How does your health affect your ability to be successful? And what are the best tips for staying motivated?

On this episode of the podcast, I dive in with my special guest and good friend Mark Jenkins, who has more than 40,000 of fitness training and has worked with celebrities such as Mary J. Blige, Beyonce and P. Diddy. Mark is also author of "The Jumpoff" and host of "The Anabolic Mind" podcast -- specializes in transformation not just of your body, but of your mind.

And I have to share that I have been a personal fitness client for the past 20 years and his workouts -- especially during the height of the COVID-19  pandemic -- saved me. Truly. Learn more about Mark at https://markjenkinsfitness.com/ .

GET THIS SPECIAL OFFER FROM MARK FOR JUICE PLUS SUPPLEMENTS: Order protective plus on MalikBey.juiceplus.com and get 2 free virtual training sessions with celebrity trainer Mark Jenkins and a nutritional consultation.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Do you want to sign up for my new audio series -- "Live the Question" -- that will inspire you with a provocative question to reflect on and journal about each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers, so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764.

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, trainer, executive coach, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Money is a part of our everyday lives -- and with current inflation and housing fluctuations and gas-price hikes, it's the topic of daily conversations around our kitchen tables. So why do so many of us struggle to talk about it?

If you have money questions and you want to get some insight from an expert on what you should be thinking about at this stage of your life, listen to my candid "money talk" with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox -- The Money Coach. Lynnette is the author of more than a dozen books on personal finance, including the New York Times bestseller, "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom," which she wrote after having paid off $100,000 in credit card debt in three years. We talk about financial considerations whether you're caring for aging parents, sending your kids to college, and more.

What are YOUR top money questions these days?

IN OTHER NEWS:

Do you want to sign up for my new audio series -- "Live the Question" -- that will inspire you with a provocative question to reflect on and journal about each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers, so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764.

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, trainer, executive coach, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Candace Doby is the founder of the Can-Do Company — which is a speaking and coaching business dedicated to helping emerging leaders activate personal courage in order to perform to their potential in work and life. They’ve helped over 25,000 emerging leaders across the U.S. conjure their courage and take worthwhile risks … risks like speaking up with an unpopular opinion in a meeting of like minds and bringing their whole, real self to every personal and professional space they occupy.

In this episode, recorded during my LinkedIn Live conversation with Candace, she talks to us about redefining courage and taking up space. Her new book, "Cool Girl's Guide to Courage" is available now!

IN OTHER NEWS:

Do you want to sign up for my new audio series that inspires you to reflect and journal about a new question with me each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764.

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, facilitator, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

What's it like to pick up everything, leave your home country and decide to build a successful business in Mexico that centers the travel pleasure of Black folks? We talk to Black in Travel founder Nubia Younge (who's best known for her Black in Tulum brand that she launched during the height of the pandemic) and find out about her journey, her mission, and what's next.

IN OTHER NEWS:

Do you want to sign up for my new audio series that inspires you to reflect and journal about a new question with me each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764.

ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER:

Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, facilitator, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Transitions, change, growth, tough times and bounce-backs -- I talk about it all in this latest and (admittedly) long overdue episode of the Support is Sexy podcast! 

If this is your first time listening, welcome! You'll learn more about who I am and what to expect from the podcast. If you been here for a minute: THANK YOU! I'll hope you'll enjoy this new ride.

IN OTHER NEWS:

• If you want to sign up for my new audio series that's only available to my text message subscirbers, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764 and you'll be signed up.

• Women are launching side hustles more than ever and taking control of their earnings! Want to learn how you could potentially create $5000 / month in additional income for yourself and help people live healthier lives? Visit refineyourhustle.com to schedule 30 minutes with me and entrepreneur Kristy Kuhl to find out more info! This is NOT a sales call. This is information sharing.

• Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, facilitator and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Jessica Robinson, the Founder & CEO of PurePoint International whose main purpose is to support leaders to create inner security, so they can create outer security for their clients. In this episode, Jessica talks about how her protective nature led her to the cyber security field and how she felt different since nobody looked like her, Jessica’s desire to guide leaders into cyber security in a creative way that is not only based on data protection, but in a sense of humanity that involves the vulnerability of the person. She talks about the implications for us by being constantly exposed to the internet and how to be able to read those red flags on the internet.

Jessica Robinson

Jessica Robinson is a writer and Founder & CEO of PurePoint International. She has worked with a top 40 company and with the 2015 US Open. PurePoint International, a holistic boutique security firm, is the #1 security company for women-owned & women-led businesses globally. PurePoint International helps CEOs prevent data breaches by bridging the gap between physical and cyber security. With their unique business model and launch of their new innovative training, Safe Spaces Organizational, and Leadership Training, PurePoint was recently awarded the JCI Philippines-New York ICON Award for International Affairs and Women’s Security. Jessica supports clients with CISO/DPO consulting, incident response and remediation (implement SIEM, IDS, DLP), cyber security board governance, cyber security awareness training, data protection and privacy, regulatory compliance, and standards (NYCRR 500 DFS, GDPR, HIPPA, NIST). PurePoint International provides data security, cyber risk, privacy, and information governance consulting services for insurance financial services, law firms, health services, social enterprises, international non-profits, and women-founded, owned, or led businesses. Jessica is also on the board of the authentication technology company Netlok, Board Chair of World Pulse, and co-leads the Racial Equity Committee for Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS).

Insights from this Episode

• When did Jessica fall in love with entrepreneurship
• How she got introduced into cyber security
• The importance of learning skills such as coding 
• PurePoint’s approach to cyber security
• How does PurePoint involve a sense of humanity to cyber security
• 5 things everyone should know about cyber security
• What a VPN does and its importance
• The urgency of a password manager
• The biggest mistakes the companies do regarding cyber security
• The meaning of the s after the http
• What it means to be a consciously secure entrepreneur

Stay Connected:

Jessica Robinson

Instagram: Jessica Robinson

LinkedIn: Jessica A. Robinson

Twitter: Jessica Robinson

PurePoint

LinkedIn: PurePoint International

Website: https://the-purepoint.com/

Elayne Fluker

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LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist who firmly believes that there is nothing wrong in asking for help, especially as a Black woman. Dr. Adia talks about how growing up with clinical psychologists as parents, and her love and interest for people inspired her to become one. Dr. Adia also discusses the importance of fighting the social stereotypes and removing the stigma towards asking for psychological help, how to find the therapist that suits your needs and engage in a good relationship with them, and how to have a healthy relationship with yourself and the people that surround you by establishing boundaries. 

Adia Gooden

Dr. Adia Gooden is a licensed clinical psychologist, dynamic speaker, and trainer, who is passionate about cultivating unconditional self-worth in others. Dr. Adia has an independent clinical practice and runs a business focused on helping people connect with their unconditional self-worth. Dr. Adia formerly served as the Director of the Clinic and Community Programs at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Staff Psychologist and the Coordinator for Multicultural Outreach and Support at The University of Chicago Student Counseling Service. Dr. Adia has spent more than a decade working with clients to embody mental wellness in their everyday lives and to engage boldly with the world. Dr. Adia received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from DePaul University in which she served for four years.

Insights from this Episode

• What made Adia pursue a career in psychology
• The connection between self-worth and the willingness to ask for psychological help
• How social stereotypes impede black women from asking for help
• How to find the right therapist as a black woman
• The importance of paying attention to racial trauma as a psychologist
• The importance of asking yourself questions before getting psychological help
• Why engaging in a good relationship with your therapist is crucial
• What are the different alternatives you might take if you can’t afford psychological help
• Misconceptions about therapy
• The importance of healthy boundaries

Stay Connected:

Adia Gooden

Instagram: Adia Gooden

LinkedIn: Adia Gooden

Twitter: Adia Gooden

Facebook Adia Gooden

Website: https://dradiagooden.com/

TED talk: Cultivating unconditional self-worth | Adia Gooden

Elayne Fluker

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LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Jodi-Ann Burey, a speaker, writer, and disruptor in the pursuit of equity for all in the actual system. Jodi-Ann talks about how the actual institutions and structure of power weren't exactly built thinking in an inclusive and healthy workspace, and specifically how these types of environments trigger the imposter syndrome in black women. She tells us what this syndrome is about, how it affects women every day, how to reconcile with it, and yet feel comfortable at your workspace on a daily basis.

Jodi-Ann Burey

Jodi-Ann Burey (she/her) has a mission to disrupt “business as usual” to achieve social change. She is a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. Her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” embodies her disruption of traditional narratives about racism at work. Jodi-Ann is also the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the lives of people of color through their cancer journeys, which was recently featured on POPSUGAR and NBC – Dallas. Jodi-Ann holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She prides herself on being a cool auntie, a twist-out queen, health advocate, adventurer, and reluctant dog owner. Jodi-Ann is currently working on her first book.

Insights from this Episode

• What was Jodi-Ann’s inspiration to start investigating imposter syndrome?
• What the imposter syndrome is and its importance
• Does imposter syndrome affect successful women?
• How the actual work system triggers the imposter syndrome
• How black women can reconcile with the imposter syndrome while keeping their jobs

Stay Connected:

Jodi-Ann Burey

Instagram: Jodi-Ann Burey 

LinkedIn: Jodi-Ann Burey 

Youtube: Jodi-Ann Burey

Website: https://jodiannburey.com/

TedTalk: Why you should not bring your authentic self to work

Podcast: Black Cancer Podcast

Elayne Fluker

Instagram: @elaynefluker

LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Tazin Khan the founder and CEO of Cyber Collective, which empowers people of all kinds of backgrounds to be more critical towards their relationship with the internet by providing them with different resources and tools to remain secure and private online. Tazin talks about how she first got a hint about what cyber security was, how she started to realize that the common behavior of the technology companies was to prioritize growth over ethics, and therefore how she decided she wanted to contribute to her community by educating people of marginalized groups on cyber security while producing revenue.

Tazin Khan

Tazin Khan is the founder and CEO of Cyber Collective whose main purpose is to educate the public, especially in marginalized communities, about data security and privacy. Within a short few months of launching, the organization hosted 10 creative research sessions with over 1,200 global attendees, released a national petition, became a cohort to the largest privacy coalition in America, and partnered with UCLA's Center for Critical Internet Inquiry. Khan comes from a long line of folx doing social impact work and creatives who use their platforms to create visibility and change: her father was a freedom fighter and her brother is an accomplished musician and artist. It is no wonder then, that her work in the cyber security space is coupled with activism and creativity. Khan activates all parts of her identity to present thoughtful, and hilariously engaging social media content to connect with her audience and induce social and individual behavioral change.

Insights from this Episode

• When did Tazin first fell in love with entrepreneurship
• How Tazin got into cyber security
• How Tazin managed to found Cyber Collective
• What’s the main purpose of Cyber Collective and how it helps marginalized people
• How Tazin keeps Cyber Collective ethical while generating revenue
• What future plans does Tazin have for Cyber Collective to reach to more people

Stay Connected:

Tazin Khan

Twitter: Tazin Khan

LinkedIn: Tazin Khan 

Website: https://tazinkhannorelius.com/

Cyber Collective

Website: https://www.cybercollective.org/ 

Instagram: Cyber Collective 

Twitter: Cyber Collective

LinkedIn: Cyber Collective 

Youtube: Cyber Collective

IFUNDWOMEN

Website: https://ifundwomen.com/

Elayne Fluker

Instagram: @elaynefluker

LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

Instagram: @supportissexy

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Michelle Swittenberg, CEO of two fitness businesses, BRWL Studio and the Triple Threat Challenge. Michelle talks about how after planning her retirement at 48 years old she couldn’t deal with the “sitting all day on a sofa doing nothing” lifestyle which is why she decided to enter the entrepreneurship world in this second phase of her life. Michelle tells us about what aspects of her life led her to decide and plan her retirement, how she came up with her fitness businesses by wanting a more inclusive gym space in which people didn’t feel judged but welcomed, and how she is constantly trying to reinvent herself within this entrepreneurship world.

Michelle Swittenberg

Michelle is the CEO of two fitness businesses, BRWL Studio and the Triple Threat Challenge. She retired at 48 years old from corporate America in 2016 after 25+ years in corporate positions in the areas of product development, strategic planning, and marketing and sales at some of the top companies in the world like Verizon. A few short years into retirement, Michelle’s passion for fitness turned into a calling and in the process she started with her friends the Triple Threat Challenge with the intention of making exercise inclusive, and then met Martesse and BRWL Studio was born. With an MBA from Duke and a BS from the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton, Michelle manages the business side of BRWL Studio.

Insights from this Episode

• How Michelle made her plan to retire on her 40’s
• How entrepreneurship started to take part of Michelle’s life
• How was Michelle’s experience in the cooperative state of her life
• How the Triple Threat Challenge began 
• How Michelle desire to create an inclusive gym space led to the creation of BRWL Studio
• Lessons of entrepreneurship

Stay Connected:

Michelle Swittenberg

Instagram: Michelle Swittenberg

LinkedIn: Michelle Swittenberg

Twitter: Michelle Swittenberg 

BRWL Studio

Instagram:BRWL Studio

LinkedIn:BRWL Studio

Facebook: BRWL Studio

Youtube: BRWL Studio

Website: https://www.brwlstudio.com/

The triple Threat Challenge

Website: https://thetriplethreatchallenge.com/

Instagram: Triple Threat Challenge

Elayne Fluker

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LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Amber Aziza, Founder and CEO of AAE Corporation which helps companies adjust to the new normal by transforming their workforce into “engaged, happy, and productive teams”, that are in concordance with the companies’ culture and values. Amber talks about how in the new times, where marginalized groups are becoming more visible, companies have to respond to this change not by bringing a void of support that is merely for the company image, but by making their workforce and company values more inclusive. Amber tells us how her corporation helps other companies stand for what they believe is right, and how this change in the company’s culture helps create a workforce that cares genuinely for their work.

About our Guest

Amber Aziza, Founder and CEO of AAE Corporation, which houses multiple subsidiaries, has made it her life’s work to provide innovative organizations with expert solutions. After over 10 years, Amber had graced the teams of AIM Healthcare, OptumInsight, Advance Financial, and more. She left the corporate arena to begin her own business, The AG, a firm dedicated to bridging the gap between Millennials and the corporate workspace. After selling The AG’s book of business, Amber began building Amber Aziza Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies dedicated to help small business owners and venture capitalists. It wasn’t long before she missed the excitement of the “people side of business” and shifted her focus back to transforming workforces, changing Amber Aziza Enterprises’ name to AAE Corporation. 

Insights from this Episode

• What is the new normal nowadays?
• How strong is the commitment for diversity from leaders of organizations
• Steps for constructing a more inclusive company
• How Amber’s Corporation helps other companies be more inclusive
• How a leader can generate a more inclusive work environment on the daily basis of the company
• Difference between equity and equality

Stay Connected:

Amber Aziza

Instagram: Amber Aziza

Facebook: Amber Aziza

LinkedIn: Amber Aziza

Twitter: Amber Aziza 

Website:https://amberaziza.com/

AAE Corporation

Website: https://www.aaecorporation.com/new-aaehome

LinkedIn: https://uy.linkedin.com/company/aae-corporation

Elayne Fluker

Instagram: @elaynefluker

LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker

Support is Sexy

Instagram: @supportissexy

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