Bridge To U is off to a great start, thanks to you!  As the year comes to a close, reflect on the episodes you’ve heard and share your biggest insight or learning moment from the 2020.  Support the show Connect with Monique Russell: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube Produced by Breadfruit Media

His love for the continent of Africa was born out of being in an environment of toxic hate for his homeland. Having to disguise himself as anything but African in order to get a job, to eat, and survive was a way of life while living in China. His desire to educate about the continent…

Dethra Giles is a two time TEDx speaker, international keynote, executive coach, and award-winning author that has a track record of taking teams from functioning poorly and top producers.   In this episode Dethra shares that if you are not growing in your knowledge, you are dying. Start small, easy and fun to begin deepening…

“When you are happy in your own skin, and stop looking for external approval, you are able to face rejection and still move forward because something bigger and deeper drives you. Performing arts and roles that allow you to learn how to read people can give you an advantage in identifying smoke screen distractions in…

Okama Brooks is the Founder and President of ACHA: Africa Caribbean Heritage Alliance. She is a senior advisor to many national, regional and international government organizations in the areas of development. She is a liaison officer with the United Nations and is passionate about building bridges and reconnecting Africa and the Caribbean heritage.  In this…

Gaining knowledge is one thing. Applying what we learn is another. Let’s bring together the previous three episodes from Jessica Reed, Veronica Owusu and Jennifer Tomlinson to expand the teaching and emerging theses. In this episode, I discuss: How do we tell our stories? Where do we begin even when it is uncomfortable? How can…

Those that have the ability to visualize in their brain who they can be and what that looks like tend to experience greater levels of personal success.  Helping others to see the potential within themselves and create opportunities for people to self-actualize will help them tap into who they can be. Snippet from Jennifer: You…

Personal development takes time. After hitting rock bottom, Veronica immersed herself in the transformative process of self-discovery. While doing that, her natural gifts and talents were being expressed naturally. Through specific, intentional acts and teaching what she learned along the way, she became a Fearless Warrior, helping others to channel the Fearless Warrior within.  Veronica…

Getting out of the habit of pleasing people is a journey, and even more so as a young Black woman. Jessica Reed, sits in the guests chair in this episode to discuss how stereotypes build barriers to connecting with other Black cultures. Breaking stereotypes between Black cultures is not easy. It requires work and intention…

What is your future of work strategy? Do you have one, or are you waiting for your employer or someone else to invest in you? We can no longer use the 18th and 19th century models to embrace work, personal and professional development or building connections within the Black community. Learn how the development of…