Take Your Self To Work
With Jai Collier
JD | SPHR | MA IO Psych

Tomika Gamble, Founder of GamWay LLC, discussing the learning curve to launch non-profits, learning to be authentic at work, and finding inspiration and courage in her son's battle with cancer.

IN THIS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH EPISODE LEARN HOW PROFESSOR TOMIKO MEEKS MADE THE LEAP FROM HR DIRECTOR TO ACADEMIC AND RESPECTED HISTORIAN. **HIGHLIGHTS: HISTORY OF WOMEN'S RESISTANCE, THE MYTH OF BALANCE FOR AMBITIOUS WOMEN, AND THE CULTURE VULTURE GAME**

Following her passion, mother of two, and former AM 100 lawyer has gone in house and opened a gorgeous pilates studio to help others experience the revolutionary power of training your body and mind. Hear how this endeavor helped her return to herself and inspire her children.

Many people across the globe struggle with the repercussions of losing their sense of self in pursuit of professional titles and success. This talk walks through research-backed evidence of how widespread the issue is and its negative impacts on individual and community well-being, and it leaves the audience with a simple plan of action to reach a healthy state of authenticity and balance in their professional endeavors. With over 20 years of collective experience in the fields of law, psychology, and human resources, Jai Collier is an HR executive who specializes in transformative organizational strategy that fosters equity, inclusion, and optimized employee potential. She is also the founder and CEO of Bird House Publishing, an independent publishing house that focuses on and promotes the development of new and inclusive stories and voices. Additionally, she serves on the board of Writers in Schools, Houston, where she advocates for the support and advancement of written and spoken literary arts among youth and young adults. Jai is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) and a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE). She holds a J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law and a Master's Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

During Covid, this 10 year attorney pursued a bachelors from Whiskey U and set out to become a subject matter expert in one of the world's first and oldest cocktails, the Old Fashioned. Now one book, several brandl partnerships, and countless exclusive events later - she has carved out her niche as the Old Fashioned Barrister.

Senior HR Exec and multi hyphenate entrepreneur Nicole Stotler shares her industry expertise and how it helped launch the foundation for her businesses.

@takeyourselftowork hosts military veteran Lincoln Obie on his path to owning an exotic meat company and his philosophy of failing forward to maximize your potential. Join us as we talk about everything from the fate of the republic to finding quality caviar. This was a fun one! At 90 minutes long you may want to break it into two listening sessions.

Senior Educational Administrator, Sha'vonne Brown, discusses her journey from law enforcement to education and how difficult relationships and bad advice altered her path.