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07/08/20 • 34 min
Guy Ramsey Jr. is the host of Some Guy's Opinion podcast and holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree. He shares his crossroads that lead him to recognize that taking care of yourself is an important skill in life.
https://www.instagram.com/someguysopinion/
Push or Pivot Podcast is hosted and created by Thea Charles. To learn more about Thea and the Push or Pivot Podcast visit.
07/22/20 • 8 min
Ana Patricia Bourgeois is a Business & Mindset Coach. She shares her story that led to her finding her purpose.
https://www.facebook.com/womensbusinessmentor
Push or Pivot Podcast is hosted and created by Thea Charles. To learn more about Thea and the Push or Pivot Podcast visit.
Ep. 31 - Beat Your Own Drum with Win Charles
Push or Pivot
06/19/20 • 12 min
Win Charles is a disabled rights educator and entrepreneur. She shares her story of how she learned to march to the beat of her own drum.
Win is the host of the Ask Win podcast and author of her memoir I, Win.
Push or Pivot Podcast is hosted and created by Thea Charles. Thea is a certified life coach that guides clients through the crossroads of their life by helping them define what they want and break down the steps to get there.
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Unbought and Unbossed - Shirley Chisholm
Push or Pivot
02/03/21 • 9 min
Episode 68: Unbought and Unbossed - Shirley Chisholm
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential black Americans that paved the way for others.
Our first spotlight is the first African American candidate for a major party's nomination for president of the United States, Shirley Chisholm. Shirley was born on November 30, 1924. She was a politician, educator, author, and the first black woman elected to the United States Congress.
Shirley's family immigrated from Barbados, and from a young age she had strong ties to the island. She lived by the mantra of being unbought and unbossed, a slogan that she used throughout her career, and was demonstrated from an early age.
In college, she won prizes for her debate skills, not an easy fee as a woman. After graduation, she worked as a teacher's aide, and an early child care center. While she worked there, she continued her education to earn a master's in elementary education, which led her to move from aid to center director. She was not content simply letting injustices happen in front of her. She quickly became known for standing up for issues involving early education and child welfare. It didn't take long for Shirley to enter the world of politics. She started as a volunteer for Brooklyn's democratic clubs, and worked her way up from volunteer to the New York State Legislature.
Shirley Chisholm is not only an inspiration for all women but she was also a force to be reckoned with. This story shows the determination of a smart, educated, and thoughtful woman of color but also the sheer will and refusal to accept the status quo.
In this episode Thea discusses:
- Shirley Chisholm’s story
- Why she entered into politics
- How Shirley refused to accept that women could not have a seat at the table
- How she allowed herself to be seen and heard
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Resources and Links
Autobiography of Shirley Chisholm, Unboought and Unbossed
The sound bite of Shirley Chisholm was sourced from www.archives.gov and their Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com
Source: Creator(s): U.S. Information Agency. 1982-10/1/1999 (Most Recent)
Series: Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities , 1982 - 1999
Record Group 306: Records of the U.S. Information Agency, 1900 - 2003
Production Date: 1974
National Archives Identifier: 54173
Local Identifier: 306.9028
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No Limits with Becky Curran Kekula
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01/20/21 • 23 min
Do you unconsciously hold biases against any group? When did you realize that you can make a choice to change and widen your worldview?
My guest today is Becky Curran Kekula. Becky is no stranger to facing her share of obstacles in her life. Becky is a public speaker and advocate for disability inclusion on a global scale.
Becky received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Providence College, where she started to gain a passion for influencing change behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Upon graduation and after 1,000 applications, 100 job interviews, and three temporary job assignments, Becky started working full-time in the Entertainment Marketing department, followed by the Comedy Touring department, at Creative Artists Agency, the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency. Five years later, she worked at CBS Television Studios, where she assisted with the casting of pilots and television series.
During this transition, she also served as the Marketing Director and Co-Founding Board Member of the Catalina Film Festival. She also founded DisABILITY In Media, which focuses on positive disability inclusion storytelling through social media. After her six and a half years of working in the entertainment industry, Becky launched a public speaking business. A prolific public speaker and advocate for disability inclusion on a global scale, she has spoken at over 200 venues, including schools, corporations, nonprofit organizations and government agencies, throughout the United States and beyond. She’s really passionate about disability inclusion in schools, the workplace, and everywhere else.
More recently, she spent three and a half years working in the Equity & Inclusion department at Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the world’s largest entertainment union. At SAG-AFTRA, she supported the implementation of a national diversity plan of action to achieve accurate representation of those groups historically excluded from the entertainment and news media. Becky currently serves as the Little People of America (LPA) Employment Chair and she’s on the Board of Advisors for the National Center For Disability Journalism (NCDJ) at Arizona State University.
Becky shares how she uses storytelling for positive disability inclusion and I hope you find some inspiration from her story.
In this episode we discuss:
- How unspoken biases are felt
- How we can seek to learn about people outside of our communities
- Having a mindset of acceptance and inclusion
- Overcoming obstacles and pushing forward
- Sharing and honoring your lived experiences
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Connect with Becky Curran Kekula
Head over to her website, www.beckymotivates.com, to learn more about Becky.
Follow Becky on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter @BeckyMotivates
Connect with Thea Charles
To learn more about Thea, please visit www.thearenel.com
Head over to www.pushorpivot.com to learn more about this podcast and dive into previously released episodes.
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Ep. 11 - Dreams Into Plans with Emily Sobers
Push or Pivot
04/10/20 • 22 min
Emily Sobers talks about how she turned her life long dream into reality. Emily is the owner of Haven Beauty and a mother of 3.
https://www.instagram.com/emilysobershair/
https://www.instagram.com/havenbeautyma/
Push or Pivot Podcast is hosted and created by Thea Charles. Thea is a life coach that guides clients through the crossroads of their life by helping them define what they want and break down the steps to get there. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two boys.
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Ep. 6 - Your Story Your Way with Safiya Robinson
Push or Pivot
03/25/20 • 23 min
Safiya Robinson wrote her story on her own terms and lets us know we can do the same.
Safiya is an author, storyteller, and storylistener (a phrase she coined herself!). She loves to explore big questions and life lessons through writing fiction and nonfiction, and loves to support would-be authors get out of their heads and onto paper so that they just start writing!!! We met in our coach training community and bonded over our love for Barbados (Where she lives). https://www.39andcounting.com/
Push or Pivot Podcast is hosted and created by Thea Charles. Thea is a life coach that guides clients through the crossroads of their life by helping them define what they want and break down the steps to get there. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two boys.
To learn more about Thea and the Push or Pivot Podcast visit
08/28/20 • 19 min
Eric Slivoskey left his day job as a professor/collegiate sports coach to pursue the freelance life and career that he always wanted. He is a blogger, a personal development coach with a niche in clarity and resilience, performs stand-up comedy, a proud husband and father of 3 great kids. Eric shares how he pushed comparison aside and became a multi-passionate entrepreneur.
Activist - Marsha P Johnson
Push or Pivot
02/24/21 • 12 min
In honor of Black History Month, I am putting a spotlight on influential Black Americans that paved the way for others.
Our last Black History Month spotlight is Activist, Marsha P. Johnson.
Marsha was born Michael Malcolm James Jr. in New Jersey on August 24 1945. She began wearing dresses at the age of five but stopped after being harassed by neighborhood boys. After graduating high school, Marsha moved to New York City and after meeting gay people in the city she realized it was possible to be gay and came out.
As a black, poor, gay, non gender conforming person. Marsha certainly knew what it was like to be marginalized. Despite Marsha's own physical and mental health issues, she spent most of her life helping others. Marsha's drive to continually show up as her true self and fight for the rights of others is truly commendable.
In this episode Thea discusses:
- Who is Marsha P. Johnson?
- Her impact in the gay community and the gay liberation movement
- How she helped others feel comfortable about themselves and their sexual identity
- Why she did not back down when standing up for basic human rights
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Interviews and voice clips were sourced from YouTube
Frameline Voices - Pay it No Mind: The Life and Times of Marsha P. Johnson
Marsha P Johnson interviewed by Betty Brown
Connect with Thea Charles
To learn more about Thea, please visit www.thearenel.com
Head over to www.pushorpivot.com to learn more about this podcast and dive into previously released episodes.
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Ep. 49 - You Are Brave Enough with Tiffany Johnson
Push or Pivot
08/21/20 • 52 min
Tiffany Johnson is an author, podcast host, and a survivor of the 1999 Swiss Canyoning Disaster. On July 27th, 1999, she was swept away and survived an avalanche of water in the Swiss Alps. Tiffany shares with us her incredible story, the events leading up, and her resilience after.
Link to Tiffany’s Book, “Brave Enough Now”
Tiffany’s Website:
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How many episodes does Push or Pivot have?
Push or Pivot currently has 79 episodes available.
What topics does Push or Pivot cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Push or Pivot?
The episode title 'Take the First Step' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Push or Pivot?
The average episode length on Push or Pivot is 22 minutes.
How often are episodes of Push or Pivot released?
Episodes of Push or Pivot are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Push or Pivot?
The first episode of Push or Pivot was released on Feb 24, 2020.
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