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”Don’t BE obsessed with money or success; BE obsessed with improvement.” The BE Series unveils transformational interviews that will help you become the leader you want to be. Listen as Tina Black unpacks untold stories of leadership. Want more from T’s Desk? Sign up for her weekly emails at www.tinablack.net.
”Don’t BE obsessed with money or success; BE obsessed with improvement.” The BE Series unveils transformational interviews that will help you become the leader you want to be. Listen as Tina Black unpacks untold stories of leadership. Want more from T’s Desk? Sign up for her weekly emails at www.tinablack.net.
Episodes

Friday Feb 14, 2020
BE a Master — Carlton Mosley Interview
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Carlton Mosley, otherwise known as "Cool C," went from being homeless to a master of the hair industry. In this episode we dig deep into the importance of staying hungry, how to pray, why protecting your mind is so important, and seven steps to becoming a master.
What is T's Takeaway? "Sometimes you have to inspire yourself."

Friday Feb 07, 2020
BE a Butterfly — Mfon Ekpo Interview
Friday Feb 07, 2020
Friday Feb 07, 2020
In a powerful episode about change and the beauty of transformation, Mfon Ekpo tells us how she began to feel lost as a leader and why she has dedicated her life to helping other leaders have somewhere to go. We talk about the lie of false humility, how to address your mind, and more.
What is T’s Takeaway? When I’m in turmoil I say “what am I changing into?"

Friday Jan 31, 2020
BE an Overcomer — Melissa Hibbert Interview
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
This power-packed episode will change your life! Getting help after emotional, psychological, or physical abuse is necessary, but Melissa Hibbert faces the truth: "before you meet with a counselor, you need to meet yourself." Be open to therapists, but be RADICAL about your own transformation. We talk about how to drop the weight to climb the mountain in front of you, what to do when you're connected to a narcissist, and how to address the small problems in your life that are adding up.
What is T's Takeaway? “Your truth transforms you."

Friday Jan 24, 2020
BE Compassionate — Kim Gibson Interview
Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
From the hair industry to working with inner city kids, Kim's heart for people shines. Her insight on coaching, getting over past trauma, and how to see the root of frustration is invaluable. Listen in this episode about what to do when your clients have an attitude!
In order to be compassionate with other people, you have to be compassionate with yourself.
What is T's Takeaway? “Coaching is about asking questions that make people think about where things come from."

Friday Jan 17, 2020
BE Challenged — Cyndi Garza Interview
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Sales and leadership expert Cyndi Garza founded Optimized Success to help women grow. Her motto is "you are entirely up to you." In this episode we talk about the power of journaling, how to understand your employees, and what it means to do something that makes you uncomfortable every day.
What is T's Takeway? "You can’t be everything to all people.”

Friday Jan 10, 2020
BE Inclusive— Jackie Bertolette Interview
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
Leading Haute Ohio Magazine and Ohio Fashion Week, Jackie Bertolette is a veteran in the fashion industry. Listen to her story as she shares how to BE inclusive with the following three steps:
1) Have an ABUNDANCE mindset
2) Stay in your strengths zone
3) Be flexible and willing to adapt!
What is T's Takeaway? "Be open to experience."

Friday Jan 03, 2020
BE Empowered — Jen & Matt Martinelli Interview
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Jen and Matt Martinelli open up about their journey founding Canvas Recruit and the total transformation that changed their life.
Learn how to BE empowered by investing in yourself, training yourself to be positive with mindset training, and more.
What is T's Takeaway? "Show up when you’re not “ready." You showing up at 70% is better than everyone who didn’t show up at all."

Friday Dec 27, 2019
BE a Planner — Year in Review
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Friday Dec 27, 2019
Tina shares how to create a vision board and personal development plan and why those are important for the end of your year! Learn the questions she asks regularly, why you need to choose a word for 2020, and more.
"It’s not about time management; it’s about priority management."

Friday Dec 20, 2019
BE a Writer — Laurie Powers Interview
Friday Dec 20, 2019
Friday Dec 20, 2019
In this episode Laurie Powers shares tips on how to start writing your story and how to maintain hope in the highs and the lows. We cover...
- Why you need an outlet to express yourself!
- How to let God illuminate your story
- How to stop being stuck in “why” things happen to you
- How to be transparent and vulnerable
- How to leave a legacy
What is T's Takeaway? "Let people know that you see them."

Friday Dec 13, 2019
BE Prepared — Geno Stampora Interview
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Don't miss the "preparation list" from Geno Stampora in Episode 62! As a major contributor to the beauty industry he has consulted manufacturers, educated artists, and created some the bestselling resources in the industry. Our conversation hits on how to keep passion alive, how to do the right thing, the importance of putting your heart in your business. What is T's Takeaway?
"What’s missing in business today is heart. Put your heart in your business, and you will be successful."