Judy Nixon Swanier is the owner and operator of JNX Partners – Staffing & Training Agency. JNX Partners provides extensive resources to clients through the global network of agency offices. Our strongest difference is “our approach” to identifying the potential of under-realized talent. Engaged and purpose-driven candidates excel. We focus on the company’s opportunities and create the engagement for alignment with the candidate. This will ensure the highest level of employee retention, company performance, and employee satisfaction. Founded in 2005, JNX Partners, LLC (Staffing and Training) is an independently owned and operated agency, woman and minority owned, associated with Management Recruiters International (MRINetwork). Contact Information: T: 770.868.6183 E: Judy.Swanier@jnxpartners.com Website: www.jnxpartners.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

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 September 16, 2023 Register at: runsignup.com 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

Website: Favoriteconsultants.com About the Author: After a lucrative career in Engineering as an engineer at Ford Motor Company in Detroit Michigan and a Traffic Engineer in NOLA at South Central Bell, God closed that door to show her true gift of TEACHING. I became certified in Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science and her teaching career began. My favorite subject to teach was Calculus. I enrolled in the doctoral program at UNO in Curriculum and Instruction. I am considered ABD.  I retired from New Orleans Public School only to come out of retirement to teach at SUNO and Bard College as an Adjunct Professor. My Book NEW BEGINNINGS tells my journey.  My book includes statements from my former students. I currently tutor students via my LLC, Favorite Consultants, a website with the same name.  My Book can be purchased via Amazon and at Xavier University in the Alumni Authors Section. My book is available to the public through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Beginnings-Debra-H-Keelen/dp/1662802447/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1SO2JFR6DJSU1&keywords=9781662802430&qid=1707244956&sprefix=9781662802430%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-beginnings-debra-h-keelen/1138513426?ean=9781662802430 My book is also available via your Xulon Press bookstore page.  Below I have included the link for you to copy and share with your readers. https://www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/bookdetail.php?PB_ISBN=9781662802430&HC_ISBN=9781662802447 My Book can also be purchased from Xavier' Bookstore in the section for Alumni Authors. 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

Danette O’Neal, Professor, Author-LEED educator, HGTV alumna, entrepreneur, and trainer is the Broker/Owner of Danette O’Neal Realtors (DOR) with offices in the Greater New Orleans and Atlanta Metro areas. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, a Masters in Public Administration both from Walden University, and a M.A. in Community Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University.  Dr. O’Neal specializes in residential and commercial sales, property management and spiritual architecture. With now 33 years in real estate, she regularly lends her expertise to nonprofit organizations to expand their missions by lecturing on financial fitness, developing entrepreneurial training programs, and consulting for organizational leadership and sustainability. Contact: Dr. Danette O’Neal Danette O'Neal Realtors, Inc. Women Council or Realtors, LA Liaison 504.365.7325/ 770.981.1999 offices and 888.676.8465 toll free http://danetteoneal.com https;//danetteonealrealtors.biz https://danetteonealpublishing.com www.facebook.com/dantteoneal www.twitter.com/danetteoneal www.instagram.com/danetteoneal  www.Linkedin.com/danetteoneal  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

Yanada G. Essex (LCSW-BACS, ACSW) is a proud New Orleanian. In 2002, she established Brighter Days, Inc. which exists to heal the mind, body and spirit in one place through holistic interventions and products. Yanada sees her work as more than her profession, it’s her ministry, her gift to God and the world. Contact Info: Yanada  G. Essex, LCSW-BACS, ACSW Clinical Social Worker  Brighter Days, Inc.  213 South Broad Street New Orleans, LA 70119-6314 Email: info@brighterdaysinc.com 504-941-5339 (Office) 504-827-9099 (Fax) Wishing You Brighter Days... 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. Gail Thomas is the founder and CEO of Precise Education Consulting, LLC. Born and raised in New Orleans, she has over 30 years of firsthand experience with the changing landscapes of the education system. Her expertise is extensive. Being on the frontline, she has had the opportunity to serve in various capacities that directly impact all students, particularly those students with special needs. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, Masters's degree from Southeastern University, and a Doctorate from Grambling State University. She is a member of several national education organizations and has held leadership roles in many. She is a proud Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. member, and enjoys community involvement. 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

Kathy Cobette Saloy recently retired as a Senior Vice President of Community and Economic Development, Market Leader for the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast for Hope Enterprise Corporation. She focused on asset building strategies and facilitates investments in community infrastructure including fresh food retailers, charter schools, affordable housing and other community facilities, infrastructure projects while connecting communities with HOPE resources and expertise. In the role she managed structures, and leads the organization's business development financing and debt associated with specialized sources. - Kathy has facilitated the Fresh Food Retail Initiative in New Orleans from the CDFI fund, Goldman Sachs and others, leveraging over $49 million for Healthy Food projects and managing budgets over 19 million of loan program funds. - Kathy leads Hope Supplier Diversity Pilot, focusing on increasing access to contracting procurement opportunities for small businesses. She was very instrumental in leading, promoting and processing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications. 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

Carol Flowers is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist with 26 years of experience. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwick Flowers, who are from Spanish Honduras. Carol is a graduate of Xavier University, with a degree in Foreign Language and a minor in Business. She is the owner of Totally Fit Physique, a personal training facility. Carol Flowers ,CEO Certified Personal Trainer Certified Nutritionist Certified DBE, Certified WBE with Women Business Enterprise National Council and Small Business Administration Certified WOSB Telephone: 504-439-2639(body) Address: 5703 Read Blvd Suite C, New Orleans, La 70127 Website: www.totallyfitphysique.com Schedule: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TFPJH 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. Kelly Smith is the Founding Chair and Dean for the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Southern University at New Orleans since its opening in 2022. In response to the ever-present nursing workforce shortage, Dr. Smith and her team are working to answer the call for solutions by offering another pathway to educate students as a solution to this problem in healthcare, while ensuring that there is a diverse workforce that reflects the racial/ethnic composition of the community and state to provide culturally competent care to minority populations.  Dean Smith is committed to promoting upward mobility and professionalism for SUNO's School of Nursing students, by delivering a high-quality nursing education program through teaching, scholarship and service. She is a native of New Orleans and has over 29 years of professional nursing experience in various nursing roles in public and private sectors, with the last decade primarily in nursing education. 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