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Latoya Allen is a passionate educator and mother with over twenty years of experience, spending more than half of her professional career in the admission sphere. In 2017, with her expansive admission knowledge, expertise, and a deep desire to circulate educational awareness, Latoya founded the access organization ACES (Admission Consultant & Educational Services). In her daily interactions with families, Latoya noticed many families, specifically Black and Brown families, were novices who struggled to properly navigate the independent school admission process. ACES was established to share valuable knowledge, allowing families to utilize the information to attain access and to build long-term supportive relationships. Latoya works at the intersection of awareness and access entwined with Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. As a trained SEED (Seeking Educational Equity & Diversity) facilitator, Latoya has led diversity-focused workshops for adults and co-developed a lower school affinity group for students of color. Latoya's commitment to DEIJB coupled with her passion for access and awareness makes admission work and the development of ACES heart work! A proud islander, Latoya was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in The Bronx. Latoya is also an Independent School parent who has first-hand experience regarding the positive impact education has on building wealth and creating a legacy across family generations. The dedication she brings to ACES is both personal and professional!

Latoya's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- Know what you need; seek additional professional guidance if needed
- Get out of your own way; take action - don't let fear stop you
- Be passionate about what you're doing

Resources:
- Time with Latoya Allen; please reach out to Latoya using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aces_admissions/
- Email: latoya@acesadmissions.com
- Website: www.acesadmissions.com
- Telephone: 917-930-5738

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Recorded while in St. Lucia; Clarita's homeland.

References:

• Julien Alfred, the fastest Woman in the World - Instagram:@julien.alfred
• Meditation Video with Chotsani Sackey
• Life Coach: Lisa Dublin Instagram: @lisamdublin

Referenced Episodes:

• Chotsani Sackey, Founder of Lunar Reflections LLC
• DJ Brainboy, Founder of DJ Brainboy
• H. Randy Hughes III, Chairman and CEO of Counting Pennies LLC
• Hadriana Leo, Founder of Money Navigator International

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Season Finale!

Guests Featured this Season:

1. Clarita Emmanuel, Founder of CME Accounting LLC and Host of Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey

2. Chotsani Sackey, Founder of Lunar Reflections LLC

3. Janice Leonard, Founder of Cognitive Shifts Psychotherapy and Host of Her Sexual Space Podcast

4. Charles J. Kelly (@CJtheSmartGuy), Founder of Smart Guy Taxes LLC

5. Bieunkah Anwojue, Founder of Bieunkah LLC

6. Aisha Smith, Founder of SAGE Education Consulting

7. Jesse Ramos, Founder of BBT Fitness

8. Neel Panji, Founder of PodLeaf Productions

9. DJ Brainboy, Founder of DJ Brainboy

10. H. Randy Hughes III, Chairman and CEO of Counting Pennies LLC

11. Alberta Henry, Founder of Alberta Henry Photography Ltd

12. Grant Atkinson, Founder of Framework Law Group PC

13. Alajahwon Ridgeway, Founder of A.B. Ridgeway Wealth Management

14. Thaddeus Simeon, Founder of Bram's Seamoss

15. Jacqueline Gathers, Owner of A Franchise - Pillar to Post Home Inspections

16. Kelly Gonsalves, Founder of Totally Booked

17. Naa Adoley Pappoe, Founder of Naa Adoley M. Pappoe, LMSW

18. Samanda René, Founder of Loving The Journey

19. Shanita Joy Murray, Founder of Choosing Joy (PART 1 of 2)

20. Shanita Joy Murray, Founder of Choosing Joy (PART 2 of 2)

21. Safiya Paul, Co-Founder of Allez, A Ride Share Company (Part 1 of 2)

22. Safiya Paul, Co-Founder of Allez, A Ride Share Company (Part 2 of 2)

23. Hadriana Leo, Founder of Money Navigator International

24. Season Finale

References:
Life Coach - Lisa Dublin

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Hadriana Leo is a Wealth Strategist and Mindset Coach. She helps women turn their personal finance knowledge into tangible, aligned wealth. Her unique approach guides women to build financial confidence, understand how they relate to money and accelerate their results. She is the author of Becoming A Wealthy Woman on Purpose, where she provides a formula for wealth to women who lead from the heart.

Hadriana's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- Commit to doing one thing; doesn't have to be everything all at once
- Invest in understanding yourself
- Keep business fun!

Recommended Book(s):
- Becoming a Wealthy Woman on Purpose by Hadrina Leo

Resources:
- Time with Hadriana Leo; please reach out to Hadriana using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.moneynavigator.ca
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneynavigator
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneynavigator
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBzj-HWuP3uqpoZLlIGu9A
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadrianaleo/
- Email: info@moneynavigator.ca

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Safiya Paul is the co-founder and CFO of Allez. She is also the Owner of PACE Inc. In addition to being an Entrepreneur, Safiya is also an Athlete, Event Planner, Property Manager & Artiste Manager. Safiya loves travel, music, culture, youth development & innovation.

Safiya's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- Use other people's money including loans and grants, instead of using savings
- Write things down and prioritize
- Keep your word and practice good communication

- Recommended Book(s):
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

References:
- NABA - National Association of Black Accountants

Resources:
- Time with Safiya Paul; please reach out to Safiya using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://wiallez.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiallez
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiallez/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfyah/ -Personal Account
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8v322_HPt4Yf2xkddH7s3A
- Email: plentypace@gmail.com

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Safiya Paul is the co-founder and CFO of Allez. She is also the Owner of PACE Inc. In addition to being an Entrepreneur, Safiya is also an Athlete, Event Planner, Property Manager & Artiste Manager. Safiya loves travel, music, culture, youth development & innovation.

Safiya's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- Use other people's money including loans and grants, instead of using savings
- Write things down and prioritize
- Keep your word and practice good communication

Recommended Book(s):
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

References:
- NABA - National Association of Black Accountants

Resources:
- Time with Safiya Paul; please reach out to Safiya using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://wiallez.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wiallez
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiallez/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starfyah/ -Personal Account
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8v322_HPt4Yf2xkddH7s3A
- Email: plentypace@gmail.com

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Shanita Joy Murray, BSN RNC CD CPD CBC CBE CPNE is certified as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a childbirth and perinatal nutrition educator. Shanita is an Evidence Based Birth instructor teaching private sessions virtually. As a certified breastfeeding counselor, she is currently studying to become an internationally board certified lactation consultant. Her background includes over 4,000 hours of delivery, operating room/recovery room and breastfeeding experience. In addition, Shanita is trained in home birthing and she is specialized in assisting high-risk and AMA (advanced maternal age) pregnancies, VBACs (vaginal birth after cesearian), twin births, waterbirths, stillbirths and NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) postpartum clients. As a practicing registered nurse, at The Birth Center of New Jersey, Shanita is also skilled in low intervention and natural births in various settings. Lastly, Shanita is certified in neonatal, pediatric and adult CPR. She's an advocate for all women, especially those in the black community as maternal mortality disparities are great. Shanita mentioned that we are often unaware of our baseline health information which in combination with systemic racism in healthcare yields very poor outcomes. Shanita invests time into teaching her clients practical ways to prevent and recognize conditions of pregnancy as well as helping them understand the changes occurring within their bodies during the process.​

Shanita's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- Research your industry and undertand your target area
- Mentoring especially business mentoring
- Get out of your own way
- Start the Busines; your gifts will make room for themselves

Recommended Book(s):
- Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died: Coping with Loss Every Day by Ty Alexander

References:
- IncFile - now Bizee
- National Black Doulas Association
- Pacify Health
- Irth App

Resources:
- Time with Shanita Joy Murray; please reach out to Shanita using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.iamchoosingjoy.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thee_rndoula
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/shanitachoosingjoy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanita-joy-murray
- Email: rndoula@iamchoosingjoy.net
- Phone : 908-456-4187

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Shanita Joy Murray, BSN RNC CD CPD CBC CBE CPNE is certified as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a childbirth and perinatal nutrition educator. Shanita is an Evidence Based Birth instructor teaching private sessions virtually. As a certified breastfeeding counselor, she is currently studying to become an internationally board certified lactation consultant. Her background includes over 4,000 hours of delivery, operating room/recovery room and breastfeeding experience. In addition, Shanita is trained in home birthing and she is specialized in assisting high-risk and AMA (advanced maternal age) pregnancies, VBACs (vaginal birth after cesearian), twin births, waterbirths, stillbirths and NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) postpartum clients. As a practicing registered nurse, at The Birth Center of New Jersey, Shanita is also skilled in low intervention and natural births in various settings. Lastly, Shanita is certified in neonatal, pediatric and adult CPR. She's an advocate for all women, especially those in the black community as maternal mortality disparities are great. Shanita mentioned that we are often unaware of our baseline health information which in combination with systemic racism in healthcare yields very poor outcomes. Shanita invests time into teaching her clients practical ways to prevent and recognize conditions of pregnancy as well as helping them understand the changes occurring within their bodies during the process.​

Shanita's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- Research your industry and undertand your target area
- Mentoring especially business mentoring
- Get out of your own way
- Start the Busines; your gifts will make room for themselves

Recommended Book(s):
- Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died: Coping with Loss Every Day by Ty Alexander

References:
- IncFile - now Bizee
- National Black Doulas Association
- Pacify Health
- Irth App

Resources:
- Time with Shanita Joy Murray; please reach out to Shanita using the contact information below, letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.iamchoosingjoy.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thee_rndoula
- Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/shanitachoosingjoy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanita-joy-murray
- Email: rndoula@iamchoosingjoy.net
- Phone : 908-456-4187