The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

E25 BE Married— Greg and Julie Gorman Interview

Julie and Gregg Gorman have been married for 20 years and have authored 5 books on marriage. They create digestable, life-transformational marriage materials. In this episode we hear them hit on making marginal differences to improve drastically and the value of investing and being intentional in your marriage. What is T’s Takeway? “A happy marriage is less about picking the right mate as it is becoming the right mate.” www.GormanLeadership.com

E24 BE Diligent — Jesse Smith Interview

Jesse Smith failed 101 times at auditions before he nailed his first gig as a dancer. After bullying and an interrupted attempted suicide, he decided to create rigid boundaries with people he surrounded himself with. His transformation is filled with commitment, vision, and a bold perspective of inherent self-worth. What is T's Takeaway? “Your life is not determined by your circumstances. You choose what to do with your circumstances and that will determine your outcome.” 

E23 BE a Listener — Jamie Chapman Interview

Jamie Chapman’s degenerative hearing condition produced an internal transformation in her leadership. She talks about her everyday struggles, the power in sharing your story, and what it is to really listen. What is T’s Takeaway? “My hearing is weakness, but my truth is strength.”

E22 BE Peaceful — Sheri Riley Interview

Sheri Riley compels us to live in peace. Her once-in-a-lifetime experiences led her to realize that “we spend 100 percent of the time on 10% of who we are.” She shares how to identify who you are, how to identify what you want, and to give yourself permission. What is T’s Takeaway? “Be a disrupter in your own life.”

E21 BE a Rosie — Ana Martinez Interview

In Episode 21 Ana Martinez talks about her transformation through the military and cosmetology school. Her journey with depression, survivor's guilt, and attempted suicide inspires us to open up about our struggles and place greater value on people — especially ourselves. What is T's Takeaway? “If you're in a leadership position... be honest, be open, and be available.”

E20 BE Vulnerable — Amy Van Slambrook Interview

Psychotherapist Amy Van Slambrook talks about her transformational journey of anorexia and abuse. She dives into the effects of sugar on health, abusive relationships, and signs that you have self-hatred. What is T’s Takeaway? “Your pain is valid, and the lack of words you might have for it is totally normal.” To join Tina and Amy’s Mastermind group, go to https://www.tinablack.net/tina-black-mastermind-group/

E19 BE a George — Sadika Kebbi Interview

Sadika Kebbi has a passion for tearing down walls between people groups. As a child and throughout her time in Lebanon she experienced unthinkable violence that shaped her perspective of the world. Through storytelling, she talks about unmasking the human heart and serving others. What is T’s Takeaway? “When you hold God in your heart, the human he creates reveals itself by serving other and then, and only then — your enemy becomes human.” www.TinaBlack.com

E18 BE Confident — T's Takeaways

T's Takeaways from E17, our interview with Virginia Gronley. Find out more at www.tinablack.net!

E17 BE Confident — Virginia Gronley Interview

Virginia Gronley, a paradigm of success and purpose, tells us about her parent’s divorce, how the loss of a job turned into a better opportunity, how her positive attitude changed her life, and how to decide when to quit vs. when to stick it out. This episode is especially for anyone who is facing a career disappointment or who feels like quitting. Get in touch with Virginia at VirginiaGronley.com. What is T’s Takeaway? “Focus on what’s special about you and your talents. Develop a habit of getting rid of self-talk.” www.TinaBlack.com

E16 BE Relentless — Kelly Cardenas Interview

Kelly Cardenas opens up about adversity from childhood and adulthood. He tells how certain incidents transformed him into the motivational speaker and salon owner he is today. From alcoholism to robbery, Kelly shares how to keep getting up after you are knocked down. What is T’s Takeaway? “Be ok with it not being perfect.”