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Dr. George James
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Dr. George James connects with high-achievers and highlights their human moments; whether on a stage, on a field, in an ER, or spending time with the family after an important performance or event. The goal is to normalize these human moments for other members of the LEAP community, as well as connect others living their everyday lives who may share these similar experiences with individuals they both admire and revere.

  1. 05/18/2024

    Dr. George James: I Give Myself Permission - LEAPcast Final Episode

    Dr. George James, is the CEO of George Talks, a communication and consulting company. I am a licensed marriage & family therapist, executive coach, corporate & media consultant, relationship & parenting expert, and mental health ambassador.  I have been working in the field professionally for 20+ years. I have been an expert guest on various programs including  The TODAY Show, CBS Mornings, CNBC, Nickelodeon, NBC News Now, New York Times, CNN, Good Day LA, Good Day Philadelphia, TEDx, and many others to provide advice on numerous mental health related topics. I am also the host of LEAPCAST podcast where he speaks to Leaders, Entertainers, Athletes & Performers. I am also the co-host of Strike out the Stigma with the Philadelphia Phillies.    I work extensively with professional athletes, entertainers, adult men & women, executives, companies, couples on various issues, including career, anxiety, psychological safety, work-life balance, love life, leadership, parenting, depression & communication.  In addition, I have done extensive consulting work (including script & project review, facilitation of conversations, content & resource development, advice on mental health, relationships, parenting, family, race/culture, and the intersections of these areas) with companies including Paramount, NBC Universal, Google, Wavelength Productions and others.  Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com | https://theleapcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    44 min

  2. 05/16/2024

    Minda Harts: Empire State of Mind - Staying True to Your Purpose with Ambition and By Believing in Yourself

    Minda Harts is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table as well as Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace, and her first YA book, You Are More Than Magic. She is a highly sought-after speaker and thought-leader, frequently presenting on the topics of advancing women of color, leadership, diversity, and management at companies like Nike, Google, JP Morgan, Aspen Ideas Festival, Dreamforce, The Atlantic Festival, Forbes Inclusion in The Workplace, and DraftKings to name a few. Minda is an assistant professor of public service at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company. In 2020, Minda was named by LinkedIn as the #1 Top Voice for Equity in the Workplace. In 2022, She was named by Business Insider as one the the top 100 People Transforming Business. She has a weekly career podcast for women of color, titled Secure the Seat. Connect with Minda Harts: Website: https://www.mindaharts.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindaharts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZfsSIp1-Cvpenl1Z3Lb-g   Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    51 min
  3. Kenneth Braswell: Empowering Fathers And Families

    05/01/2024

    Kenneth Braswell: Empowering Fathers And Families

    Connect with Kenneth Braswell: Website: https://www.kennethbraswell.com/ , https://fathersincorporated.com/ Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com | https://theleapcast.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    1h 3m
  4. Melissa Hobley: Navigating Life's Challenges with Resilience

    04/24/2024

    Melissa Hobley: Navigating Life's Challenges with Resilience

    Melissa Hobley is the Chief Marketing Officer at Tinder, where she’s responsible for global brand advertising, marketing, social media and partnerships. She has a reputation for marrying powerful brand marketing with data-driven digital advertising, in bold and breakthrough ways. Melissa most recently served as CMO for OkCupid, which became known for its message of inclusion and affirmation, winning numerous awards for its breakthrough social campaign under her direction. Prior to joining OkCupid, Melissa was the VP Marketing for Walgreens, where she helped transform the retail experience and beauty selection across 9,000 locations, launching the iconic British brand No7 in the US. Melissa was also the CMO of Buyology, which married the latest discoveries in behavioural economics with product innovation and marketing, with clients ranging from Visa to Nintendo. She started her career as a publicist, working for some of the biggest names in TV, entertainment and film. Connect with Melissa Hobley: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahobley/ Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by  Turnkey Podcast Productions.  You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    50 min
  5. Sulaiman Rahman: Blazing The Trail For Diversity

    04/17/2024

    Sulaiman Rahman: Blazing The Trail For Diversity

    As the CEO of DiverseForce, Sulaiman brings a track record as a social entrepreneur and a longstanding career of developing, engaging, and empowering cross-sector leadership pipelines. He has cultivated a wide network of resourceful interpersonal relationships in addition to building the largest diverse professional network within the Greater Philadelphia region, now known as the Black and Brown Excellence Community (BBEx), consisting of 20,000+ members. Sulaiman brings his governance expertise to his service on several prestigious boards including The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center of Performing Arts, Mastery Charter Schools, and The Lenfest Institute of Journalism. He is particularly active in building strategic partnerships with senior leaders, key staff, and stakeholders. Sulaiman leverages his network along with decades of leadership experience to drive impactful outcomes in the executive search and team building process. Connect with Sulaiman Rahman: Website: https://www.diverseforce.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sulrah/ Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com |  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    1h 1m
  6. Tonya Rapley: Turn Every Experience Into Growth

    04/10/2024

    Tonya Rapley: Turn Every Experience Into Growth

    My 18+ years of project management, campaign creation, and community engagement experience have equipped me with a diverse skill set and a holistic perspective on fostering meaningful connections and driving sustainable change. I thrive on contributing to existing programs while also playing a pivotal role in the development of new, innovative initiatives. My 13 years of dedicated experience in the facilitation and education of over 200,000 people have focused on developing individual and organizational capacity while driving positive change and empowering individuals and communities.  Throughout my journey, I've maintained a proven track record of leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data to address socioeconomic inequality head-on. I firmly believe in the power of data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and create impactful solutions that uplift underserved communities and bridge gaps. Connect with Tonya Rapley: Website: https://www.tonyarapley.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyarapley/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonya.rapley/ Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by  Turnkey Podcast Productions.  You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    56 min
  7. Dr. Brandon Frame: The Black Man Can

    04/03/2024

    Dr. Brandon Frame: The Black Man Can

    Dr. Brandon Frame is a visionary leader, social innovator and mentor. He is the Chief Visionary Officer of TheBlackManCan, Inc. an award winning and internationally recognized non-profit organization focused on celebrating, educating and inspiring boys and men of color. Accomplishments and accolades are no stranger to Dr. Brandon Frame, but what makes him extraordinary is the humility and servant-leadership that marks his life. Dr. Brandon is also the Director of Business Partnership & Development at High School, Inc., Co-Founder of the award winning twitter chat #hiphoped and the Author of Define Yourself, Redefine the World: A Guided Journal for Boys and Men of color.   For his service to his community, Dr. Brandon has received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award, Hartford Business Journal 40 under 40, Change Maker of the Year, NV Magazine Mover and Shaker, Most Influential People of African Descent and was named Next in Class in the field of Education by Black Entertainment Television. Dr. Brandon’s work has been featured in the Black Enterprise, Boston Globe, CBS, and NBC. Brandon pursues excellence with impeccable effort in all that he does. He is a graduate of Morehouse College and resides in Hartford, CT. Connect with Dr. Brandon Frame: Website: https://theblackmancan.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonframe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackmancan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlackManCan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlackManCan Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    56 min
  8. Kiaundra Jackson: Maintaining Harmony In All Aspects Of Health

    03/27/2024

    Kiaundra Jackson: Maintaining Harmony In All Aspects Of Health

    Kiaundra Jackson is a trusted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that gets results. She has been seen on OWN’s TV show, Love Goals. Kiaundra has been recently featured in Oprah’s Magazine, Essence, Women’s Health Magazine, FOX, CBS and Forbes as one of the ‘Next 1000.’ She is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author and TV Personality. She is a noted expert on healthy relationships and mental health where her work has been recognized by Beyonce and the NAACP. Kiaundra is the visionary of KW Couples Therapy, a thriving private practice in the Los Angeles area and the Co-Founder of Black Speakers Rock, a network for new and emerging speakers. Connect with Kiaundra Jackson:  Website: https://kiaundrajackson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiaundrajackson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kiaundrajackson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiaundrajackson/?hl=en X: https://twitter.com/KiaundraJackson TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kiaundrajackson_ Connect with Dr. George James: Website: https://georgetalks.com | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgetalks/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGeorgeJamesJr/ LEAPCast Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/333209771885091 Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgetalks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GeorgeTalksLLC/videos LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/GeorgeTalks Audio production by  Turnkey Podcast Productions.  You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

    52 min
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    Dr. George James connects with high-achievers and highlights their human moments; whether on a stage, on a field, in an ER, or spending time with the family after an important performance or event. The goal is to normalize these human moments for other members of the LEAP community, as well as connect others living their everyday lives who may share these similar experiences with individuals they both admire and revere.

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    • Creator
      Dr. George James
    • Years Active
      2021 - 2024
    • Episodes
      92
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © Dr. George James
    • Show Website
      LEAPcast

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