SpeakUP! International Inc.
SpeakUP! International Inc. is your go-to podcast for inspiring stories, insightful interviews, and educational content that empowers listeners. Join us as we delve into diverse topics with a focus on uplifting black and brown voices, promoting creativity, and fostering personal and professional growth.
Podcasting since 2022 • 164 episodes
SpeakUP! International Inc.
Latest Episodes
Janet Taylor: Neat Freaks Don’t Always Win—Function Does
What if organization wasn’t about spotless rooms, but about a life that works when it counts? We sit with Janet Taylor—organiser, corporate trainer, and host of “Got Clutter? Get Organized”—to unpack how a layoff became a...
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A brain aneurysm didn’t end Tess Padmore's life; it unlocked an inventor who’s redefining inclusive design and water safety
A simple swim cap shouldn’t decide who gets into the water. That’s where our guest, inventor and author Tess Padmore, begins—transforming a personal challenge after a brain aneurysm into a patented headwear line designed for tex...
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From Harm to Healing with Leah Brown: Restorative Justice, Institutional Accountability, and Leading Through Chaos
What if the real fix for broken systems isn’t a better press release, but a better way to heal? We sit down with mediator and lawyer Leah Brown—founder and CEO of the Wayfinders Group—to unpack how leaders can move from fire-fig...
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'Tine Zekis: When Black Women Win, Everyone Wins
Ever been praised in public and panicked in private? That tension sits at the heart of our conversation with author, engineer, and international speaker 'Tine Zekis—who boldly reframes “imposter syndrome” as the byproduct of imposter systems. W...
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Leadership with a Servant's Heart: Building Dynamic Teams through Compassion
Kevin Wayne Johnson transforms our understanding of leadership through his powerful personal journey that began at just three and a half years old. Growing up caring for his younger brother with a mental disability while his Mar...
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