Motivational Mondays: Conversations with Leaders

Stephanie Shojaee is the President of The Shoma Group, an award-winning real estate development company specializing in residential and commercial projects. She has over a decade of experience overseeing marketing, branding, sales, operations, and communications. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, you’ll learn how her Colombian roots drove her success, the importance of showing up as your authentic self and what she learned from Kris Jenner. LEARN MORE: >> Follow Stephanie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephshojaee) >> Read The Other: How to Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color (https://amzn.to/3Fkp9kp)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Stephanie Shojaee is the President of The Shoma Group, an award-winning real estate development company specializing in residential and commercial projects. She has over a decade of experience overseeing marketing, branding, sales, operations, and communications.  When Stephanie was in school for marketing, her dad was dabbling in real estate but he was losing money because he was forced to list properties with a realtor. So, Stephanie decided to get her real estate license and sell the houses for him so he could keep the commissions. She passed the test and had her license within weeks.  In this episode of Motivational Mondays, Stephanie shares how being the child of Colombian immigrants and putting in hard work led to the person she's become today. This week, you’ll learn how Stephanie's Colombian roots drove her success, the importance of showing up as your authentic self and what Stephanie learned from Kris Jenner. LEARN MORE: >> Follow Stephanie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephshojaee) >> Read The Other: How to Own Your Power at Work as a Woman of Color (https://amzn.to/3Fkp9kp) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn the importance of having a clear vision and Stephanie’s advice for women entering the real estate industry. (https://thens.ls/3sCIWUs)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Erica Cobb is a daytime talk show co-host for Daily Blast Live and Comeback with Erica Cobb podcast host. Her motto is, “Everyone is deserving of the comeback they’re willing to earn.” You’ll learn why she loves Chicago, how she began working in radio, and the power of networking for success. She also shares her comeback story in this episode of Motivational Mondays! LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Erica on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (https://www.instagram.com/ericacobb), (https://www.facebook.com/EricaCobbFan), (https://twitter.com/EricaCobb)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Erica Cobb is a daytime talk show co-host for Daily Blast Live and Comeback with Erica Cobb podcast host. Her motto is, “Everyone is deserving of the comeback they’re willing to earn.”  Erica’s parents were the first people in her family to obtain college degrees. Her mother got her doctorate and her father left the corporate world to go back to school. She learned that if you set a goal and actively work toward it, all things are possible.  Erica never saw anything that would tell her hard work and dedication did not pay off. As a college student, that meant going to the radio station every day. Her ultimate goal was to run morning shows, which she did, becoming the youngest person in that role at age 24. This week you’ll learn why Erica loves her hometown of Chicago, how she began working in radio, and the power of networking for success. LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Erica on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (https://www.instagram.com/ericacobb), (https://www.facebook.com/EricaCobbFan), (https://twitter.com/EricaCobb) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn why transparency is important in life and how Erica overcame adversity. (https://thens.ls/3TESWYN)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Chelsea Bear is a content creator and disability advocate. She was a publicist for eight years while sharing her experience living with cerebral palsy on social media. Her content promoting disability representation and inclusion gained traction and now, it's her full-time job. In this episode of Motivational Mondays, she shares how she advocates for those with disabilities and how she’s changing the narrative by breaking down stereotypes. LEARN MORE: >> Follow Chelsea on Instagram and TikTok (https://www.instagram.com/realchelseabear), (https://www.tiktok.com/@realchelseabear)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Chelsea Bear is a content creator and disability advocate. She was a publicist for eight years while sharing her experience living with cerebral palsy on social media. Her content promoting disability representation and inclusion gained traction and now, it's her full-time job. Chelsea uses her platform to cultivate awareness and remove stigmas through education. People have been taught to look away or avoid asking questions when encountering disabled people, but Chelsea encourages dialog for better understanding. She feels it's essential that parents talk about disabilities with their children. A disability doesn't have to be scary—it's part of life. Chelsea estimates that due to aging, possible illnesses, or unexpected accidents, many people may become disabled in their lives. In this week’s episode, you’ll learn why Chelsea became a disability advocate, how she gained 315,000 Instagram followers, and the importance of normalizing the conversation around disabilities. LEARN MORE: >> Follow Chelsea on Instagram and TikTok (https://www.instagram.com/realchelseabear), (https://www.tiktok.com/@realchelseabear) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to hear Chelsea’s one key message about disability advocacy and the importance of changing the conversation around disabilities. (https://thens.ls/3yYg4tm)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Richard Fowler is a TV commentator, radio host, and millennial messaging expert at the Fox News Channel. He is also a First-Generation American who is both gay and Black. He passionately believes sharing stories that cross the political divide can unite humanity through shared lived experiences.  Richard shares why our voices can be powerful tools in this episode of Motivational Mondays.  LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Richard Fowler on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (https://www.instagram.com/richardafowler), (https://www.facebook.com/FowlerShow), (https://twitter.com/Richardafowler)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Fox News Channel contributor Richard Fowler is a TV analyst, radio broadcaster, and authority on millennial messaging. He is also Black, LGBT, and a First-Generation American of Caribbean heritage.   Richard is passionate about bridging political divides and bringing people together through shared experiences. In this Motivational Mondays episode, he explains why our voices may help unify people across political divides. Richard's mother's immigration story personifies the American dream. She arrived in the US with only $100 and a piece of luggage. She gave everything she had to ensure her kids' lives were better than hers. But she also thought living the American dream came with obligations. She instilled in Richard that being an active participant in American democracy is one of those duties. This week, you’ll learn how Richard became interested in American politics, why minorities need to be active in the political process, and how Richard navigates being a Black American in the LGBTQIA community. LEARN MORE: >> Connect with Richard Fowler on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (https://www.instagram.com/richardafowler), (https://www.facebook.com/FowlerShow), (https://twitter.com/Richardafowler) NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn the importance of considering perspectives and why listening is the key to better understanding. (https://thens.ls/3EWCnUn)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Tommy Spaulding is the best-selling author of The Gift of Influence: Creating Life-Changing and Lasting Impact in Your Everyday Interactions and founder of the Tommy Spaulding Leadership Institute. He lives by the phrase, "It's not all about you." We need to look beyond social media and realize a great influencer isn't someone with a large following but rather, an influencer is in the business of changing lives. The gift of influence can genuinely change the world. On this week’s episode, Tommy asks, “What kind of influencer do you want to be?” LEARN MORE: >> Read The Gift of Influence (https://amzn.to/3CdoCxy) >> Visit Tommy’s website (http://tommyspaulding.com) >> Connect with Tommy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook (https://www.instagram.com/tommyspaulding), (https://twitter.com/tommyspaulding), (https://www.facebook.com/tommyspauldingofficial) Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop

Tommy Spaulding is the best-selling author of The Gift of Influence: Creating Life-Changing and Lasting Impact in Your Everyday Interactions and founder of the Tommy Spaulding Leadership Institute. He lives by the phrase, "It's not all about you."  Tommy believes that we need to look beyond social media and realize a great influencer isn't someone with a large following but rather, someone who’s in the business of changing lives. The gift of influence can genuinely change the world.  The average person influences 80,000 people in their lifetime and the average life expectancy is 78 years. You have the chance to impact 2.8 people every day of your life. So, what kind of influencer do you want to be? LEARN MORE: >> Read The Gift of Influence (https://amzn.to/3CdoCxy) >> Visit Tommy’s website (http://tommyspaulding.com) >> Connect with Tommy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook (https://www.instagram.com/tommyspaulding), (https://twitter.com/tommyspaulding), (https://www.facebook.com/tommyspauldingofficial)  NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >> Listen to the bonus episode to learn when it comes to compassion, actions speak louder than words, and understanding different leadership types. (https://thens.ls/3RJa0vl)Mentioned in this episode:Get 20% Off at the NSLS ShopUse code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.orgNSLS Shop