Ask Basia Podcast

Ask Basia Podcast

por Basia Powell

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"Has Digital Technology Hijacked Communication and Marketing?"

If you are a media, marketing, advertising, communication professional, and you have been in any one of these industries for over 20 years, then you would have experienced the major shift that took place with the emergence of digital technology. Whether you have kept up with the rapid advancements in technology or not, you have to admit that it has made life easier on the workforce, it has saved companies a lot of money in marketing and advertising. Digital technology has now provided small business owners and corporations with a reliable , affordable, and highly accessible channel to reach potential customers and consumers. Apart from improving the way we do marketing, digital technology has also removed the cost of brick and mortar for many retail businesses. Our store front can now be electronic.Most of all for me, as a business owner, I love the fact that this type of marketing offers me the ability to track and capture data to ensure my advertising dollars are well spent. Today, the queens and I discussed this topic. I was joined by two University professors, Dr Rhonda Mc Ewen, Dr Ayanna Alleyne-Eastman, Attorney-At-Law, Ms Whitney Marshall and HR professional, Mrs. Joanne Gadson.. We can all identify with the changes and the impact that digital industry has had in our respective industries.. Take a look at their bios, and you can see this podcast on www.basiapowell.com and Youtube/basiapowell. You can follow us on www.Instagram.com.

"How To Get Unstuck In Your Life?"

Today the ladies and I discussed, "How To Get Unstuck In Your Life?" A feeling all of us are familiar with in some form or the other. We usually feel "stuck in our lives" when we are not doing what we love or we are not doing it with who we love. It is as simple as that. If you are currently experiencing this feeling, then you have to ask yourself if you like what you are doing, or who you are doing it with. When you are able to come up with an honest answer, then you can do something about it. You will never get stuck some where you don't want to be or with someone you don't want to be with. A square will most certainly get stuck in a hole. See full video podcast and read more on www.basiapowell.com.

"Is It CrucialTo Have Backup Money In A Relationship?

Today the queens and I discussed whether you have access to her own "stash". As usual it was a great time. Commentator Bios Mrs. Lesley Ann Bailey Ms. Lesley Ann Bailey is a Trinidadian/American. She is an Occupational Therapist, an entrepreneur, and a graduate of Howard University. Lesley- Ann is based in Washington DC.You can follow her on Instagram Dr. Marie-Laure Romney Marie-Laure Romney currently serves as the Vice President of Operations for New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the #1 hospital in New York and #4 in the nation per US News. Tasked with overseeing a workforce of 1900+ employees and an operational budget of $350M+ in the aftermath of a global pandemic, Marie is focused on rebuilding employee engagement, streamlining clinical operations, and increasing outpatient volume to drive revenue recovery and growth. A seasoned healthcare executive with greater than 10 years of clinical experience leading multidisciplinary teams, Marie previously served as Vice Chair of Quality and Patient Safety and Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Columbia University, where she oversaw quality for the Department’s four ED sites and the telemedicine program and helped lead the department’s COVID response strategy, including the development and implementation of a COVID remote patient monitoring program. Prior to joining Columbia, Marie was Director of Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Patient Safety, for the Department of Emergency Medicine at Kings County Hospital Center and Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at SUNY Downstate Medical School. Dr. Romney holds an undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. A TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer with Lean Silver Certification, Dr. Romney enjoys leading interdisciplinary teams to drive meaningful change to help improve healthcare delivery. Mrs Dimple Kabadi-Berger Dimple Kabadi-Berger has a Bachelors in Biology and a certificate in Integrative Nutrition Coaching. She has been helping people build and sustain a healthy lifestyle through her Integrative Wellness Coaching business, Wellness With Dimple. Dimple’s multi-faceted six-month program works alongside her clients to independently and functionally examine twelve areas of overall well-being for each individual. Together, they cover topics such as food, movement, finances, and she works with her clients to identify strengths, challenges, and goals in each area, and partner with any necessary specialists to facilitate making sustainable changes. Follow her on Instagram Mrs Joanne Gladson Joanne Gadson has over 20 years’ human resources experience in the pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods, and software industries, holding positions of increasing responsibility during her tenure. Prior to joining WorkStride, she was Senior Director, Human Resources for Antenna Software. Joanne is a strategic business partner with the innate ability to understand high-level business objectives and develop people and culture initiatives that have a positive business impact. She has expertise in the areas of culture, performance management, employee relations, full cycle recruiting across functions, and employee coaching and counseling. Joanne has her BBA in Finance and Banking, with a concentration in Psychology, from Hofstra University.

"Friendship Vs Love In A Relationship."

Some of you believe in love at first sight. I believe that meaningful love occurs once a friendship is formed. A real friendship between two people in a relationship develops trust and most of all, develops like. It is with the formation of a friendship that you discover if you really like your future partner. It is very difficult to identify dislikes when you are intoxicated with emotions. The euphoria of "love" can cloud your judgement. I am a firm believer that a decision about lasting love requires more thinking than feeling. Sometimes we love people we do not like and that is never healthy. For this reason many people divorce people they love, but do not like. Ms. Whitney Marshall joined our commentary panel for the first time and she shared the following Dating Tips From Whitney Marshall 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Dating: Could I be friends with this person? Could I be friends with their friends? Do we have common goals and common values? What are their triggers? Can I handle them when they're triggered?For this podcast, I was joined by Dr. Ayanna Alleyne-Eastman, Licensed Therapist, Mrs Dawn Townsend, Paula-Marie Hospedales-Bosland, Alana Avis, and Whitney Marshall.

“Sex Vs Intimacy

Many people confuse intimacy with sex. I would agree that sex can definitely be a part of an intimate relationship, but an intimate relationship may not necessarily be a sexual one. It is for this reason, I believe in the “90 Day Rule” in a relationship. You may be asking yourself, “What is the 90 Day Rule?” It is that rule that suggests that a woman should not sleep with a man within 90 days of dating (in a heterosexual relationship). Whether you believe in this rule or not, it stands to reason that a relationship has a greater chance of survival, if we are able to put great effort into the emotional side of the relationship from the onset. Couples who reportedly spent more time getting to know each other emotionally had a much greater chance of maintaining a successful relationship or marriage. I am very aware that I am not an expert on the topic, so I invited my cohosts, who just so happen to be doctors and clinical practitioners. Special thanks to my cohosts. See more about this podcast on www.basiapowell.com

“How To CreateThe Life You Want?”

Today, the ladies and I discussed the topic, "How To Create The Life You Want." I am so grateful that our commentary panel included two leading psychologists, Mrs Dawn Townsend from Atlanta Georgia, USA amd Mrs Sanjoni Sethi from India. We were also joined by Mrs Maua Alleyne, from Tanzania and Trinidadian American , Dr Sydelle Ross.

“Does Money Make You Happy?”

In does episode we discussed, "Does Money Make You Happy?" For those of you who think this answer is a no-brainer, you may be saying to yourself, "well if your money don't make you unhappy, then transfer all your money to my bank account and I will tell you how happy money makes me." Lol... On a serious note, the ladies and I have varied versions of the same opinion. We all agree that the lack of money can bring you unhappiness. However, it is also important to understand that if you were unhappy at the core before you had lots of money, that unhappiness will continue as your wealth grows. On the other hand, if you are already happy at your core and you receive a lot of money that substantially changes your quality of life, this will definitely results in you maintaining happiness. At the end of the day, happiness is internal. It is lasting. You should be able to feel it with or without money. I must admit however, having a lot of money or simply not having to worry about how your bills are going to be paid, can bring you tremendous joy. Today I was joined by: Mrs Maua Mosha Alleyne, We are also joined by Tanzanian, Mrs Maua (Ma-OO-ah) Mosha Alleyne, a Public Health specialist who is currently serving as a Biostatistician at a pediatric hospital research department, also joins us. She is also a Tanzanian African print designer who uses her passion for African print to change the narrative about Africa. Her work is available on YouTube under “MaAfriStyles”. You can keep up with her on http://Instagram.com/maafristyles Mrs. Alana Avis, who was raised in Montreal, Quebec to Trinidad & Tobagonian parents. She is a Cybersecurity Risk Executive and fitness enthusiast, who loves a good effortless fashion moment. Currently she is also is venturing into entrepreneurship building an e-commerce brand rooted in wellness. She is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Trinidadian American, Mrs. Lesley Ann Bailey. Ms. Lesley Ann Bailey is a Trinidadian/American. She is an Occupational Therapist, an entrepreneur, and a graduate of Howard University. Lesley- Ann is based in Washington DC. Divya Gulati-Chopra is an Indian American – with a BSc. in Finance & Accounting. She has held professional positions with Citibank India, among others. Today, she is a successful female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, social media guru, as she has used the digital platform to help grow her successful business. Divya has called Atlanta, GA her home for the past 15 years. In 2020 made the brave move to start her online business at beginning of the pandemic. She admits, things did not look good for the venture initially, however, she used her background in finance and knowledge of social media to transform her online business and create exponential growth. She can be found often on Facebook Live showcasing her ethnic jewelry and clothing products. She now has a successful line of jewelry and clothing that sells both in the USA and Canada. Divya is frequently joined by ladies from across US and Canada during her live sessions on Facebook, as this allows her to connect with her clients and future customers. Today her products are in high demand in North America. More than anything she has been able to create a balance life as she manages a successful business, cares for her family and demonstrates her commitment to her social causes. You can follow her on Instagram and Facebook @store_revaaz

“Definition Of Happniess”

I would often define happiness as " Doing what I love, when I want, with whom I want, where I want, and whenever I want." Essentially it sums up the feeling I derive when I am pursuing my purpose. I must also admit that within recent times I have also realised that despite the fact I am blessed to do what I want, when I want, every now and then, my mental health and joy are compromised. It is important to do what makes you happy, However, maintaining happiness can be very complex. It involves a commitment to mental wellness and surrounding yourself with like minded people. Today, I sat with the ladies for an overdue discussion on happiness. I was very enlightened after hearing their definition of happiness. Ms Dawn Townsend We are also joined by American Dawn Townsend, MS, LPC, NCC, one of the leading Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. Dawn graduated with a 4.0 GPA from Mercer University obtaining a Master of Science in Community Counseling and graduated in the top 10 of her class, summa cum laude, from Spelman College receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. You can follow her at http://www.instagram.com/changehopeful Dr Sydelle Ross We are also joined by another Trinidadian American, Dr Sydelle Ross, an Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist, who currently practices palliative medicine. She is also a classically trained vocalist who uses music to care for patients living with life threatening illnesses. Dr Ross’s podcast “Prescription in Song” is dedicated to promoting awareness of healing potential of music and is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify. You can follow her on http://www.instagram.com/sydellerossmd and on her website http://www.sydellerossmd.com Dr Ayanna Eastman Dr. Ayanna Eastman is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, who believes in the importance of pursuing your dreams. Her career path has included communication and public relations experiences with state and international agencies, such as the United Nations. At present, she is an Assistant Professor, of Communication and single mother of a tenacious 14 year old girl. An avid writer, she shares her thoughts and musings on motherhood, singleness, dating and more on her blog, Successful Mom. In her spare time, she hikes mountain trails and plans events. And most of all, she wants us to know, she is a woman of God. You can follow her on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/ayanna.eastman and on her blog http://www.successfulmom.blog

Dating Or Marrying A Younger Man

What I learnt over the past several years is that love cannot be attached to a calendar. Love is about a connection between two human beings of opposite or the same gender. You cannot choose who you love. If you can go about choosing who you love just like that, well that would be a "love by design", not by connection. When the love is real, it happens at the most unexpected time, with the most unexpected person. That is true love. To all my single ladies looking for real love, this podcast is for you. Real love can sometimes be found with a younger mate. If you believe that your soul mate is "out there" waiting for you, don't give that soul mate an age before you give that person a chance to show you who they really are. True love does not have an age. When it presents itself to you, you will know. Just be open to the idea that your love may not match your written criteria, when it is real. Today, I am joined by some queens who like me, know a thing or two about a broken heart and more importantly, about true love. Hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we enjoyed bring it to you. Dr Ayanna Eastman, Professor Communication, educator scholar, entrepreneur, proud single mother, sister, aunt, and most importantly, woman of God. (Check her out on http://www.successfulmom.home.blog ) Mrs. Alicia Bazen, is a Caribbean American woman and a graduate of the Boyd Law School at University of Las Vegas. Currently she works as a legal professional in the insurance industry. Mrs. Bazen is an advisory member for caregivers with NCAN, a neuroendocrine cancer support group, as well as the creator of the "Abbiness Handmade Jewelry" line. Her jewelry is available for sale via her instagram http://www.instagram.com/abbiness_designs

“Raising A Child On The Autism Spectrum”

I wanted to do this topic for those of you experiencing the fear and uncertainty that follows an autism diagnosis. Everyone knows someone or has someone in their family on the autism spectrum. After 13 years raising our son on the spectrum, We are here to tell you that "Joy cometh in the morning!" His speech is coming in nicely. He and I coauthored a book called , "Art Is My Voice" (available on Amazon and this site) which was inspired by me observing his way of communicating before he had actual words. I began to heal after I came to terms with the fact that my son did not need to change, I needed to change to meet his special needs. It was not easy, however, it became easier, once I surrendered and decided to see this journey as an opportunity for me to grow and learn. Today, I was joined by both expert Occupational Therapist Lesley Ann Bailey, http://www.instagram.com/eyebrows72 and parents of a child on the spectrum, Mrs Paula Hospedales-Bosland http://www.instagram.com/hospe_chick and Dr Rhonda McEwen @http://www.twitter.com/rhondamcewen You can follow me on http://www.instagram.com/basiapowell http://www.twitter.com/BasiaPowell

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