Dr. Tyrha Lindsey-Warren has spent her entire life preparing for and shaping the television and film industry. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be involved in the arts, so her parents put her in a prestigious arts school from fourth through twelfth grade.  It wasn’t until she was graduating and had been accepted to Northwestern University that she considered any other path beyond the stage. After seeing the Ebony/Jet Showcase, she realized there were more impactful roles to be had behind the camera. She went on to receive her B.A. in Radio, Television, and Film, her MBA in Marketing, and her Ph.D. in Marketing and International Business. During this time she traveled the country serving in various roles with a number of highly acclaimed media outlets. She is now teaching students at Baylor University and putting together an international film festival to be held in Waco, Texas. Her goal has always been to highlight the need for diversity in the media and film industry and this film festival will certainly do just that. The films are faith-based films and at least half were filmed and produced by women.  Listen in to hear more about Dr. Tyrha’s extensive background in television and film and what spurred her to create the festival in Waco. She’s driven and extremely passionate about this project. The dedication she has shown to impacting the media is evident in the deep emotions that flow throughout this interview. You won’t want to miss it. [00:40] Welcome Dr. Tyrha Lindsey Warren to the show. [01:01] Hear the steps that took Dr. Tyrha to Baylor University and film and why?  [07:44] Why did she decide to head up her own film festival and who is it for?  [13:22] The festival has spurred some deep emotions for Dr. Tyrha, learn why. [16:26] Dr. Tyrha has big plans for this film festival. [17:37] Ways you can get your film to the next level.  [18:47] Find out more about the festival and connect with Dr. Tyrha.    FIND SHEMANE ON: Shemane Nugent Shemane on Facebook Shemane on Instagram Shemane on Twitter Shemane on Pinterest Shemane on Youtube   LINKS: Waco Film Fest Waco Hippodrome Theatre Dr. Tyrha on InstagramDr. Tyrha on Twitter Dr. Tyrha on Facebook Dr. Tyrha on LinkedIn Email: tyrha_lindsey@baylor.edu 

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I recently got to visit my good friend April O’Leary and on our way back to the airport, she took the time to share some of her big business shifts from 2019. If you’ve been struggling with taking steps toward a goal, then you need to listen to this.   April has been a life coach since 2010, but after publishing several books realized that she had a talent for creating and publishing the written word. In 2019 she opened O’Leary Publishing and has blown away several of her original goals.   Listen as she shares how she took the first step, ways to push through when doubt and overwhelm creep in, and why you have to keep going.    This was a super short episode, but April provided so many great mindset nuggets that I had to share it with you. Listen in and let me know what you’re struggling with. You CAN get past it!    [01:04] Welcome April O’Leary to the show to discuss transformation. [03:06] Learn how April broke through her doubts to make a huge change in her business. [05:06] Why you shouldn’t discount your talents, not everyone can do what you do. [07:00] How you can take action, even if you don’t know where to start. [08:33] Connect with April. [09:56] Shemane’s goals for 2020.   FIND SHEMANE ON: Shemane Nugent Shemane on Facebook Shemane on Instagram Shemane on Twitter Shemane on Pinterest Shemane on Youtube   LINKS: O’Leary Publishing O’Leary Publishing on Facebook April O’LearyApril O’Leary on FacebookApril O’Leary on TwitterApril O’Leary on InstagramApril O’Leary on LinkedInApril O’Leary on YouTube   Failing Forward by John Maxwell

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