SKILLS Radio with Leroy Mckenzie Jr.

SKILLS Radio 

Sharing Knowledge and Information for LifeLong Success 

Tune In Thursday November 18th 2010 at 9PM EST for our Live Segment

Show Link:   http://www.blogtalkradio.com/findyourskills/2010/11/19/skills-radio-with-leroy-mckenzie

Call In to Listen or ask a Question: 646-381-4618

Show Topic: Building the 21^st Century Company

Featured Guest: 

Leroy C. Mckenzie Jr.,

President

JNF Enterprises

“Bringing Visions To Reality”

 Leroy C. Mckenzie Jr. is a native Baltimorean and a product of the Baltimore Public and Private school systems. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He is a proud member of the New Psalmist Baptist Church where he serves as a part of the Honor Guard. He is the former Executive Director of the Black Writer’s Guild-PG Chapter, where he served for two years. He is the President/Owner of JNF (Jesus Never Fails) Enterprises, which is a Distribution and Publishing, and Business Consulting Firm located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Mr. Mckenzie has written two books of poetry, which have been featured on Heaven 600’s poetry café, a business finance book, The Customer Is Not Always Right, A Common Sense Guide To Establishing A Strong and Flourishing Business, and a book on entrepreneurship, Young & Gifted, The New Generation of Entrepreneurship. He has performed his poetry and spoken at churches, and various other venues throughout the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area. JNF Enterprises, was started in 2004, with the publishing of Mr. Mckenzie’s debut books of Poetry “The Inner Soul” Volumes 1&2, and the launching of their Christian Apparel line Try3Jesus™. 

Believing in the vision that God placed in him, Leroy set out to put the Distribution and Publishing Industries on notice that there was about to be a new way of doing business. Following the purpose “Bringing Visions To Reality”, JNF seeks to Enlighten, Empower, and Invest in the communities that it will touch. We seek to provide emerging authors with an independent avenue to mainstream exposure, and touch individuals with our Christian based products. By being a Christian based company, we will add a spiritual foundation to our business that will add instant credibility, integrity, and a general sense of courtesy to the Distribution and Publishing Industries. In this day and time businesses have missed the mark in providing exceptional products and services, and JNF is poised to bring back the basics of business.

                                         "Movers and Shakers"

                                  Jumoke Gyenyame

                                                                  

Success Timeline:

1993 attended Prince George's Community College as Business Major

1994 transferred to Morgan State University for 2 1/2 years as a Music (Voice) Major due to music scholarship...did not graduate, but left with a nearly 4.0 GPA

from 1997 to 2005 worked at the Health Concern, mostly in management and procurementwhile working there, from 2000 to 2003, attempted numerous business start-ups that all failed:

 2003 bought the formula, intellectual property rights, etc. to Doctor Gordshell's Skin Cream (a salve formulated back in 1858 that was once sold in WalMart, Giant, Rite Aid, etc.)

Dr.Gordshells Skin Cream also known as Dr.G treats a variety of skin conditions including Boils, Eczema, Razor/Hair Bumps, Aches & Pains, Pimples/Acne, Minor Burns, Rashes, Painful Itching, Blemishes, Poison Ivy/Oak, Insect Bites, and more...

2006 to 2007 attended Investors United School of Real Estate...graduated with honors (three time President's Award recipient).  Commenced buying rental properties.

 2008, decided to take Dr. G off the back burner in lieu of the immense challenges in the real estate acquisition market.

2008 we had 2 local stores still ordering the product

Currently it's been embraced by retailers in almost all 50 states with strong response in Alaska, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, and, of course, Baltimore

We have over 50 stores throughout the local area, upwards of 200+ nationally.  Our product also sells in the U.K. and Nigeria currently.

2011 proposes to be our strongest year yet, as we venture forth with cable TV advertising and FM radio advertising, in addition to 4 other marketing venues

Learn more about Dr. G at www.gordshells.com

See the Dr. G Commercial at http://www.youtube.com/user/diamondleader1

                          Upcoming Events:

Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce  

                           Holiday Party

SKILLS Radio 11/11 Recap with Author Erica Goodridge

Quote of the Week: "Don’t Get Ready – Stay Ready" Craig Valentine

Movers and Shakers: Samantha McCoy

Samantha McCoy is a talented communications professional who is passionate about encouraging and edifying others.  She especially enjoys working with youth and facilitating workshops on self-esteem, leadership and career preparation. As an alumna of Management Leadership for Tomorrow’s Career Preparation Program, she serves as an advisor and mentor to college students, particularly with resume writing and interview skills. Recently, Samantha was invited to be on the planning committee for 2010 National Diversity Women’s Business Leadership Conference for professional, executive and entrepreneurial women. Samantha McCoy is currently the communications specialist for the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture in Baltimore, MD.  She can be reached at semccoy2002@yahoo.com

Featured Guest - Erica Goodridge

Erica Goodridge, M.Ed is the Founder and CEO of Erica Goodridge Enterprises a company dedicated to helping others develop tools and strategies for personal inspiration and growth through interactive workshops, accountability coaching services and speaking that initiates change and action.

With a master's degree in education, Author Erica Goodridge uses her experience, training and expertise in psychology and education with practical everyday self help strategies for living a powerful life that help women, youth and men be empowered.

Erica has written and published Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Shifting From Where You Are To Where You Are Destined To Be. She is also the author of The Powerful Living Newsletter. Erica co-authored along with Tawana Williams and her Circle of Friends in a book titled: Tawana Williams and the Circle of Friends: Motivation for the Soul-Move or be Moved with the forward written by Les Brown. Her book is widely utilized in women's organizations, school districts and nonprofit organizations around the globe.

Erica is on a mission to change lives by helping individuals unlock their potential, discover their purpose, reach new heights and turn obstacles into opportunities. Erica’s energetic, real life approach to personal growth and development makes her one of the most sought after speakers and accountability coaches around the globe. 

Upcoming Events

90 Minutes to Success – Saturday, November 13 · 10:00am - 12:00pm

Four Local entrepreneurs are giving away their combined decades of experience and education as a service to your community- for FREE!

Robert Kelleman ( American Woodmark) on improving your resume and interviewing skills

Jaime Karalis ( Centennial Broadcasting WINC FM) on setting and achieving your goals using the S.M.A.R.T. system

Alasani Brazil ( The Pampered Rose Perfumery) on starting your business on any budget

Chris Livingston ( Level 2 training and Seminars) on Time management and getting the most out of your day

Each speaker will present for 15 minutes and end the session with a 1/2 hour one on one question and answer session with all of the speakers.

Order tickets via Eventbrite: http://90minutestosuccess-

efbevent.eventbrite.com/

Purcellville Library

220 East Main Street

Purcellville, VA  (12 Miles west of Leesburg VA)

SKILLS Radio 11-4-2010 Movers and Shakers

Meet This Week's "Movers and Shakers"

Lynnea A. Johnson

Lynnea A. Johnson received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with a concentration in Marketing from Bowie State University. In May of 2010, she received her Master of Science in School Counseling at Johns Hopkins University. Ms. Johnson is also Certified Etiquette Consultant from the International School of Protocol in Hunt Valley, MD. Ms. Johnson has a great passion for serving our youth and young adult community and it is her desire to impact their lives through mentorship and training. She has always been an active member of our community, including being the co-founder of Sisters With Purpose; a ministry for young adult women. She opened and started Gift of Grace School of Etiquette in 2008, a company that prepares youth and young adults for a successful future.

Company Name: Gift of Grace School of Etiquette, LLC

Description of Products and Service: Equipping individuals with skills in Social Etiquette, Communication, Self-Respect and Dining Etiquette, with an emphasis on youth and young adults.

Contact Information:

Website: www.gogetiquette.com,

E-mail address: gogetiquette@yahoo.com,

Phone Number: 410-371-6133

Information about any Upcoming Events or engagements

*Upcoming Summer Programs in Social Graces, Communication Skills, Self-Respect and Dining Etiquette.

*Gift of Grace travels to your organization, school, or church and has a variety of workshops to offer (see website for more detail).

Fitzroy Nembhard

Fitzroy was recently featured in the Madion’s Who’s Who business and professionals registry

Fitzroy is a computer programmer, web developer and graphic designer. He has been designing web pages since grade 10 in high school, and he also passed the high school visual Arts Exit Examination in grade 10. He taught himself HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other scripting languages. His website is www.fitzwork.com Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science - Morgan State University and graduated with honors

Email: CEO@Fitzwork.com

Phone: 410-764-1432

We will highlight a few Young Professionals around the country that have been promoted, opened new businesses or achieved a significant goal. If you believe you or someone you know should be featured in this section please email us at BrianJOlds@FindYourSkills.com



SKILLS - Sharing Knowledge and Information for LifeLong Success

              This Thursday Night November 4^th – 9:00 PM EST

        Tune In for another Live Segment of SKILLS Radio

 The #1 Show Helping Young Professionals Learn and Grow

Hosted By:  Brian Olds

Topic this week: Effective Communication

SKILLS Radio will feature Talk Show Host, Educator and Speaker

Quinn Conyers

uinn Conyers  is taking the nation by storm as a speaker, entrepreneur and talk show host.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree from West Chester University in PA and a Master’s  from Howard University in Washington D.C. Quinn is making it her business to use the media a platform to educate, entertain and inspire individuals on a local and national level. In 2005 Quinn started her own business, Speak2Society LLC a speaking firm specializing in entrepreneurship and public speaking for youth and young adults. Since then she has been an in demand speaker traveling to places like Hawaii, Texas, Florida and North Carolina to empower and engage audiences. Quinn has coupled her love of business with the art of communications earning her speaking request, media attention, national awards and a talk show.

As an in demand speaker for high schools and college, Quinn’s message of business ownership and effective communication keeps audience engaged. She has spoken at the University of South Florida, Morgan State University and Wheaton High School to name a few.

Quinn has also been featured in several magazines, newspapers and a frequent guest on radio, talk and news shows like FOX 5 News. She was featured in Black Enterprise, Essence and Young Money Magazines. She was also highlighted in the Washington Informer, District Chronicles, Baltimore Times and the AFRO newspapers.

In 2006 she was named Youth Leader of the Year by the New Light Leadership Coalition (NLLC) as an Emerging Business Leader from twice from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and from the West Virginia High Technology Foundation (WVHTF).

From 2007 to 2009 Quinn served as a host and correspondent for Education Channel 77 with her program also airing on TV25 in Baltimore MD. Her most notable interviews were Jazz sensation Ethel Ennis, BET’s Jeff Johnson and nation recording artist NEYO who wrote songs for artist like Mary J. Blige and Beyonce’.

Since 2008 Quinn has been an adjunct professor at Coppin State University. She teaches Speech Communication to college students enhancing their verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Full time, Quinn is as a Senior Relationship Manager raising over $1 million dollars to support over 300 non-profit organizations serving Baltimore city.

For more information about Quinn Conyers visit www.quinnconyer.com.

SKILLS Radio – Thursday November 4^th at 9:00 PM EST

Topic this week: Effective Communication

Program Features

Live Direct Show Link:    http://www.blogtalkradio.com/findyourskills/2010/11/05/skills-radio-with-quinn-conyers

Quote of the Week

Each week we share an inspiring or relevant quote related to our topic of discussion

Ø  Live Guest Interview – Quinn Conyers

Quinn will share her experiences, struggles, and thought process on her journey to be a successful young professional

Ø  Call In Questions live on the air to ask a question at (646) 381-4618

Ø  Movers and Shakers

We will highlight a few Young Professionals around the country that have been promoted, opened new businesses or achieved a significant goal. If you believe you or someone you know should be featured in this section please email us at BrianJOlds@FindYourSkills.com

Ø  Upcoming Events

Discuss upcoming events that can benefit for Young Professionals

For questions, suggestions, comments or to be featured on the show, please contact Brian Olds at BrianJOlds@FindYourSKILLS.com

Our Vision: To create and connect a global network of professionals striving for personal and professional excellence

The Mission: Focused primarily on young professionals ages 18 to 25, our mission is to fill the gap in traditional education by providing quality training, connection opportunities, as well as access to valuable resources thereby empowering our partners to achieve personal and professional growth.