In this episode, Sherley speaks with Personal Branding and Online Business Coach, Darlene Hawley. As a teen mom, Darlene had to grow up very quickly. Things were steady for awhile but steady does not equal fulfilled. Then, losing her mother, catapulted Darlene in a new direction. She knew that the imbalance of retail management and motherhood had been unhealthy for awhile. But it wasn’t until the biggest loss of her life that she made the tough decision to recalibrate and step into entrepreneurship. Once she stepped into this space, there was a battle to stand her ground in a society where people often look down on young entrepreneurs. It certainly wasn’t easy. Darlene, being a naturally helpful individual, continued to use her strengths helping other people succeed despite the doubts. If you are in need of that push to take a leap or keep going if you have already made a leap of faith, this is the episode for you.

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In this episode, Sherley is in conversation with Leadership, Communication, and Business Coach, Kim Boudreau Smith.

After falling asleep while driving at an intersection, Kim knew she needed to make a change. A life change. Running on autopilot, she was a bit lost, shall we say. From working in the fitness world to working in the corporate space, Kim had to figure out some things. That included figuring out what she needed for herself instead of leaning on what society told her she needed to be. It was a tough lesson to learn but for her, it was a life-saving one. Stepping into entrepreneurship is not easy. Evaluating the why of it all is even more difficult when you are being honest with yourself. Kim walks us through her journey as an entrepreneur, acknowledging the privilege that allowed her to do so and the lessons she learned with that space to grow.

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In this episode, Sherley is in conversation with Disability Advocate, Kellina Powell. Through her experiences as a deaf individual, Kellina was inspired to develop a program that specializes in building self esteem for young adults with disabilities. In this discussion, Kellina walks us through the moment that she and her family realized she was deaf, her and her family getting used to life as a young deaf person, and more. If you’ve never heard what kind of sound comes out of a hearing aid, you’ll get that insight and so much more in this episode. This is a safe space to have an entryway into learning about the deaf experience and community. There is plenty to learn, so if you’re interested in learning about how to be an ally for the deaf community, give this episode a listen.

Kellina Powell is the author of EveryDay I Am Just Deaf: Life in a Hearing World with Deaf Queen Boss, available now.

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