Conversations With Carole

She is a powerhouse in the United Kingdom, Zambia, and in other parts of the world. And a few weeks ago, she rocked our US UK Summit on Race event by delivering a spellbinding message on the significance of the group responsible for starting and expanding our entire world: Who is this group???? African Women!!

Her Excellency Dr. Justina Mutale has been globally acclaimed as one of the most influential and inspirational African women. In 2012, she was named 'African Woman of the Year,' sharing a platform with various African Heads of State. Listen carefully to this presentation and share it with your friends, colleagues, and particularly the girls and women in your life. It is an inspiration to us all!!

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*Please note with respect to Dr. Mutale, some of the words spelled here are the correct spelling for those countries in the United Kingdom.

Her Excellency Dr. Justina Mutale has been globally acclaimed as one of the most influential and inspirational African women. In 2012, she was named 'African Woman of the Year,' sharing a platform with various African Heads of State. Dr. Mutale is a global impact visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in diplomatic and international development. She leads and serves on various boards across the globe, including the World Leaders Forum Dubai, headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. She also serves as a Global Envoy for Gender Equality at the International Women's Think Tank headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia (US).

Dr. Mutale is the Founder and President of the Justina Mutale Foundation and its University Scholarship Program, incorporating the $100,000,000 STEM & SPORTS Fellows Program for Masters Study covering 10 African countries. Through her Foundation, Dr. Mutale advocates for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in political leadership and economic empowerment by providing leadership and entrepreneurship training, mentorship, coaching, and quality education. Her Foundation also advocates for the retention and completion of tertiary education for young people from rural and disadvantaged African communities by providing them with scholarships to access tertiary education worldwide and upward academic, social, and economic mobility.

Dr. Mutale has been honoured with over 10 Honorary Doctorates from different institutions around the world in recognition of her outstanding leadership and contributions to public service. She is the sole winner of the MANDELA 100 Prize and a recipient of numerous honours, awards, and accolades from around the world.

Acclaimed as a Stateswoman who is changing the game, changing the rules, and changing the future, Dr. Mutale has been hailed as one of the 21st-century new leaders and influencers of our time who are challenging what we have known for ages, challenging the stereotypes, challenging the norms and creating their own reality, which resonates with the needs of people around them. Dr. Mutale has been highlighted as one of the 21st-century leaders who lead by maximising resources around them to create powerful ripple effects that are changing lives around the world, using the power of her gifting, vision, and creativity.

Dr. Mutale is the bestselling author of The Art of Iconic Leadership: Power Secrets of Female World Leaders and co-author of the highly cerebral book Women on Corporate Boards: An International Perspective. She has also contributed to several other global publications and books on leadership, gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion, including FORBES Magazine. More information: https://justinamutale.com

Bottom Line...You Have To Make Money In Order To Stay In Business!! This podcast will walk you through the 5 main ways that Carole generates income to sustain and grow her business.

Speaking & Training. (carolecopelandthomas.com)

Coaching and Consulting. (carolecopelandthomas.com)

Sponsorships/Events (mssconnect.com)

Memberships (mssglobalsummit.com)

Licensing (mssglobalsummit.com)

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this segment, where you will learn the ins and outs of generating steady revenue for an ongoing business enterprise.

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Here’s Carole’s Biographical Profile

For over three decades, Carole Copeland Thomas has been an unwavering force in the world of global diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a remarkable journey that began in 1987, she has risen to prominence as an acclaimed TEDx speaker, seasoned trainer, and a thought leader of international recognition. In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, Carole has seamlessly transitioned to the virtual realm as a Virtual Presenter on platforms like Zoom. She remains at the forefront of emerging trends, keeping a vigilant eye on the concerns and challenges faced by working professionals. Her consultancy work with industry leaders reflects her dedication to staying ahead of the curve.

Carole's extensive career, spanning an impressive 37 years, has been built on the bedrock of meaningful relationships and impactful partnerships. She has collaborated with a diverse array of local, national, and international clients and sponsors, including corporate giants like State Street Corporation, Walmart, Amtrak, and Emirates Airlines. These partnerships speak to the trust and respect that organizations worldwide place in Carole's expertise.

Her work and exploration have taken her to nearly every state in the US, 32 countries, and six of the seven continents.

Carole Copeland Thomas is more than just a speaker, trainer, or thought leader; she is a transformative force shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her illustrious career and dedication to her cause have made her a beacon of hope and change in an ever-evolving world.

You can reach Carole at: www.carolecopelandthomas.com

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Cartagena, Colombia, was the first stop on my South American cruise on the Norwegian Sun. I was delighted that Dani Garcia, my fantastic Tour Guide, allowed me to interview her for my podcast. She'll take us through the city's historical adventures that date back to 1533. From San Pedro Claver, the famous priest who dedicated his life to helping and saving the enslaved people of the region, to Getsemani, the hip and trendy neighborhood of Cartagena, to the Palenque women in their bold and colorful outfits who represent the first free town for Africans in America... Cartagena is an amazing historic representation of the past fused with the present.

The fifth largest city in Columbia and the second largest in the region after Barranquilla, Cartagena was founded on June 1, 1533, and named after the city of the same name in Spain. In 1984, its colonial walled city and fortress were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Mixed architecture includes colonial, republican, and Italian styles intertwined into a rich history that dates back centuries.

I purchased my tour on www.getyourguide.com.

Dani works for Nexperience Tours that can be found on the Get Your Guide website.

Learn more about Norwegian Cruise Line and their upcoming South American tours or journeys around the world at www.ncl.com

As we end our salute to Women's History Month, there are big shoes to fill when the conversation turns to two great Americans. One was a national icon who sat at the table with the great civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The other was a local/regional hero, the first African-American hired as a news reporter for WBZ TV here in Boston. Regardless of their popularity on the national stage, their effectiveness is far-reaching and has had social and economic implications for many years.

Dr. Dorothy Height was a trailblazing pioneer whose determination to champion the cause of Black and Brown communities was light years ahead of those who wanted gradual progress. Dr. Height was born in 1912 in Richmond, Virginia, and lived a robust 98 years until her passing in 2010. I knew her as the National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and as my sorority sister. I had the pleasure of meeting her on several occasions and always admired her outrageously beautiful hats.

Sarah-Ann Shaw was a fiercely proud and feisty woman of action. Her role in Boston civil rights activities led her to become the first African-American reporter and journalist for WBZ TV, where she served for 31 years from 1969 to 2000. Everyone knew and loved Sarah Ann. You knew that when she reported on the news stories, it would be fair and accurate. She even deliberated on joining the television station because she never wanted to compromise her integrity. That's what we all loved about her.

Sarah Ann passed away on March 21, 2024 at the age of 90. Her daughter Klare and their family will hold a memorial service for Sarah-Ann on April 27, 2024, at my church, Bethel AME, in Boston.

In preparing for this broadcast I talked to Klare and she reminded me that her mother admired the work I was doing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. I was deeply humbled just to hear those comments. Her legacy was so widespread that a friend and colleague of mine in the United Kingdom read about her in her local newspaper and wanted to know more.

The late and great Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm said, "Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth." We can all now say that the rent has been paid in full for Dr. Dorothy Height and Sarah-Ann Shaw. May they both rest in power as they continue to inspire us with their earthly actions and deeds.

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SARAH-ANN SHAW

Bay State Banner:

https://baystatebanner.com/2024/03/27/sarah-ann-shaw-the-passing-of-a-boston-news-pioneer/

Davis Funeral Home

https://www.davisofboston.com/obituary/Sarah-Ann-Shaw

Boston Globe

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/03/21/metro/sarah-ann-shaw-obituary-wbz-journalist/?p1=Article_Inline_Related_Link

History Makers

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/sarah-ann-shaw-41

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DR. DOROTHY HEIGHT

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Height

History Makers

https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/dorothy-height-39

National Park Service

https://www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/historyculture/dorothy-irene-height.htm

Biography

https://www.biography.com/activist/dorothy-height

Ever wonder what it's like to work in the C-suite in the hospitality industry? How do you sell a city or region with enthusiasm and effectiveness? Today, we're talking to a travel and tourism powerhouse that is turning this upside down by orchestrating a monumental shift to reveal Boston as the ultimate international destination. My guest is Martha Sheridan, the President and CEO of what used to be called the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau... Now renamed Meet Boston. Hello this is Carole Copeland Thomas and you're listening to Conversations With Carole

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Martha J. Sheridan, President & CEO, Meet Boston

Martha J. Sheridan brings more than 30 years of destination marketing experience to her role as President & CEO of Meet Boston, formerly known as the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB). A seasoned tourism leader, she provides strategic direction to the 950-member organization in its mission to generate a robust visitor economy for the region. Annually, the tourism, travel, and hospitality sector generates more than $20 billion dollars for the greater Boston economy.

Sheridan holds and has held leadership positions with several local, regional, and national industry organizations. She is on the board and Executive Committee of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) and currently co-chairs USTA’s “Meetings Mean Business” coalition.

Sheridan was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Destinations International Foundation, which focuses on research, advocacy, workforce initiatives, and DEI. She is a leading member of the Boston Soccer 2026 committee that worked to successfully secure FIFA World Cup 2026 matches to take place at Gillette Stadium. Sheridan also played a key role in the winning bid to host the 2023 Army-Navy Game at Gillette Stadium, the first time in the game’s 124-year history that it will be held in New England.

Sheridan chairs Governor Healey’s Advisory Commission on Travel & Tourism in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is co-chair of the Advisory Committee planning the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. She is past Chair of Destinations International, the world’s largest association of destination marketing professionals. In 2022, she received Destination International’s Destination Organization Leadership Award, which is among the association’s most prestigious honors for those who have made a significant impact on the industry and in their communities. In 2015, she was named one of the Top 25 Women in the Meetings Industry by Meetings and Conventions Magazine. In 2022 and in 2023, she was named one of The 100 Most Influential Bostonians by Boston Magazine as well as a Boston Business Journal Power 50 Movement Maker.

Prior to joining Meet Boston in 2019, Sheridan was President & CEO of the Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB), where she was instrumental in driving group and leisure business to the Ocean State, solidifying Providence as one of the premier destinations for conventions in the Northeast. A recipient of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s (RIHA) Mary Brennan Tourism Award for outstanding achievement in tourism promotion, Sheridan was also named RIHA’s Woman of the Year. She is the recipient of the MPINE President’s Award and the MPINE Supplier of the Year Award. In 2014, she was presented with Junior Achievement of Rhode Island’s highest honor, the Morris J. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Award.

Find out more at www.meetboston.com