Freddi Williams Evans is an independent scholar and author who is internationally recognized for her scholarship on historic Congo Square.  Her book Congo Square: African Roots in New Orleans, the first comprehensive study of the location, received the 2012 Louisiana Humanities Book of the Year Award and is published in French. Her research and advocacy influenced the 2011 New Orleans City Council Ordinance that made the popular name “Congo Square” the official name of the location.  Contact Info: Websites: www.freddievans.com and https://congosquareconnection.org/ Email: freddiwevans@gmail.com About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Stephanie Chambliss, A New Orleans native, Ms. Chambliss is the Chief Executive Officer of Crescent City Coffee d/b/a PJ’s Coffee & Tea located at 5733 Read BLVD in New Orleans. There she oversees a staff of 18 full-time and part-time employees.  Ms. Chambliss received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Louisiana State University and her Masters of Business Administration from Texas Southern University. Her strong sense of leadership and community service are evidenced by her current participation in the following: The New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce, Vice-Chair, The Greater New Orleans East Business Alliance, Parliamentarian and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Member. Contact Info: Email: pjsreadmanagers@gmail.com Office: (504) 354-8622 PJ’s Coffee 5733 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127 Business Hours: 7am - 3pm, Sunday - Saturday  Website: www.pjsonread.com   About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Ethel Harris, an RN with 27 years of experience and an entrepreneur since 2013, recently opened Fastest Labs of Metairie and NOLA-Westbank. Passionate about travel, Ethel aspires to explore more of the world alongside her husband, Chris. Contact Info: Ethel.h@fastestlabs.com Office: (504) 766-0880 About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Jocylynn Coleman is a highly accomplished CEO of Affluent Consulting Group, a company that specializes in providing businesses with the tools and expertise they need to grow and succeed. With over a decade of experience in Accounting, Credit Education, Business Development, Strategic Planning and Financial Consulting. Jocylynn is a proud graduate of Jackson State University in Jackson, MS, and is also a member of Christian Fellowship MB Church where she sings in the choir and Deaconess. Affluent Consulting Group is also a member of the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. Jocylynn and her team have helped countless businesses achieve success over the years. Contact Info: (504) 230-0711 http://www.affluentconsulting.org About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Essence Banks is a heart disease survivor, supporter advocate of heart health since September 2004. At the age of 30, Essence experienced shortness of breath and heart palpitations during her workouts - she knew something was wrong and after several tests her cardiologist discovered over 90% blockage in 2 arteries. Essence founded Heart N Hands in 2014 to raise awareness and educate girls aged 10-18 about heart health/heart disease prevention. Essence H. Banks, MBA President/Founder Heart N Hands, Inc. 800-276-8082 essence@heartnhands.org www.heartnhands.org Run/Walk/Bike September 16, 2023 Register at: runsignup.com for the Run/Walk/Bike Connect with us! FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | LINKEDIN | TIKTOK About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Angela O’Byrne, FAIA, president and owner of Perez in New Orleans, is a licensed Architect, General Contractor, and has a master’s degree in Real Estate Development. Under Angela O'Byrne's visionary leadership since 2000, Perez APC has grown into an international firm, with projects across the country and around the globe. Contact Information: Website: www.e-perez.com EMAIL: aobyrne@e-perez.com About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Iam Tucker joins the Company from Integrated Logistical Support Incorporated (ILSI Engineering), a 100% minority-female owned small business, where over the past 15 years she as President/CEO she has steadily grown her family business in employees & revenues. Iam graduated from University of New Orleans, Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Initiative and Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business Executive Education Program amongst others. Previously, Iam was a Police Officer with BRPD. She serves on numerous boards & commissions within the city & state. Her company continues to provide value added solutions to federal, state, and local public & private sector clients all over the nation and in select locales in South America. Iam’s most audacious goal personally & professionally is to be a beacon and torchbearer of the change that she wishes to see in the world towards greater equity & parity for disadvantaged communities. Contact Info: Telephone: (504) 909-9403 W: ilsiengineering.com E: Iamtucker@ilsiengineering.com About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Lisa Wineburg is a licensed therapist with a specialty in trauma and PTSD. She is the owner of New Beginnings Behavioral Health Service and is launching a nonprofit organization called The Butterfly Effect Trauma Response & Treatment Foundation this fall. Lisa is currently enrolled at Tulane University, pursuing her doctorate degree and researching the area of repeated trauma exposure and its effects, with plans to graduate this December. Bfefoundation@yahoo.com http://www.bfefoundation.com 504-377-6703 New Beginnings Behavioral Health Service Nbbhs@yahoo.com 504-333-6657 About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048

Dr. Calvin Mackie, an award-winning mentor, inventor, and speaker, established STEM NOLA, a non-profit organization, to expose and inspire communities, especially minority and low-income students, to STEM opportunities. STEM NOLA has engaged over 125,000 students since 2013, providing hands-on project-based learning. Website: https://stemnola.com/ https://stemglobalaction.com/ Social Media handlers: @STEMNOLA on all platforms Office number: (504) 391-0730 Email: info@stemnola.com About Hustle Skirt Podcast: Hustle Skirt is a new podcast by Author, Speaker, Business Professional and Economic Equity Expert, Debra W. Gould. The concept focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset and skills that enable professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue opportunities and succeed in various settings. The podcast will promote confidence, accountability, resilience, humility, and decisiveness to entrepreneurial listeners through lectures, interviews and talks hosted by Debra Gould. Links: Website: www.persistencelane.com Podbean: hustleskirt.podbean.com iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-hustle-skirt-101276630/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hustle-skirt/id1641966114 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/59ffda09-c6af-4e69-bb72-8adfa23fa0d4/hustle-skirt Google: https://podcasts.google.com/search/hustle%20skirt Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/hustle-skirt-4853615 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3387048