New Beginnings and Exciting Plans

New Beginnings and Exciting Plans

Author: Marcylle Combs January 1, 2025 Duration: 18:23

Marcylle and Deantha reflect on the New Year, discuss the impact of Taylor Swift's generosity, and explore essential skills for 2025, including communication and emotional intelligence. They also delve into the role of AI in our lives and the importance of financial management, all while sharing personal anecdotes and light-hearted banter.


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
From Trauma to Triumph: Rev. Cheryl Kincaid's Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:59
Rev. Cheryl Kincaid shares her profound journey from a troubled childhood marked by abuse to becoming a Christian minister and author. She discusses her struggles with PTSD, the challenges of being a female pastor, and h…
Empowering the Blind: Angela Fowler's Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
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Crafting Your Own Definition of Success: Alex Snider [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:06
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Creating a Culture of Care in the Workplace: Jan Rock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:05
Jan, or as we call her Mama Jan, keeps the heart and soul ofMission Mobile Medical alive, happy and out of trouble (hence the nickname). After several years working as an executive Director of Training and HR executive f…
For the Cubs. A New Approach to Foster Support: Amy Vale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:15
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Duration: 34:38
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Negotiation is About Collaboration: Carolyn Goerner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
Carolyn Goerner shares her journey from a small-town upbringing in California to becoming a respected academic in management and human resources. She discusses her teaching philosophy, emphasizing empathy-based negotiati…
Connecting and Networking for Success: Lisa Nichols [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:10
Lisa Nichols is the CEO and co-founder of Technology Partners (TPI), a Women-Business Enterprise and provider of premier IT staffing, solutions, and IT leadership development. Named among the Most Influential Business Wo…
Transforming Leadership in Ireland: Joanne Hession [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:32
Joanne Hession shares her inspiring journey from her early entrepreneurial endeavors in Ireland to her impactful work in leadership development. She discusses her experiences in the charity sector, the importance of educ…
Unlocking the Power of AI in Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:05
Nicole Hilgenkamp is an AI Business Growth Strategist passionate about empowering businesses to harness the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and innovative technologies. We dis…