Episode 807 | Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

In a world full of marketing hacks, viral trends, and ever-changing algorithms, what if the most effective business growth strategy has remained the same all along?

In Episode 807 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette is joined by two powerhouse business strategists—Carol J. Dunlop, founder of the UN-Marketing Academy, and Dr. Lori A. Manns, sales strategist and founder of Quality Media Consultant Group—for a conversation that every entrepreneur needs to hear.

Together, they unpack the UN-Marketing Philosophy—a relationship-first approach that helps business owners build trust, increase visibility, and generate long-term revenue without relying on gimmicks or chasing every new marketing trend.

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to strengthen your marketing strategy, this episode will remind you that authentic relationships will always outperform quick fixes.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

✅ Why relationship-based marketing consistently outperforms marketing gimmicks

✅ How to build trust before asking for the sale

✅ Why email marketing is still one of the highest-converting marketing tools

✅ How podcasting and video marketing increase authority and visibility

✅ The role AI plays in marketing—and where it falls short

✅ How referrals and reviews become your most valuable marketing assets

✅ Why collaboration accelerates business growth

✅ How to become “referable” in your industry

Key Takeaways

1. Relationships Are Your Greatest Marketing Strategy

Technology changes.

Algorithms change.

Marketing platforms change.

But trust never goes out of style.

Carol and Dr. Lori remind listeners that businesses grow faster when they intentionally build authentic relationships before trying to make a sale.

2. AI Can Increase Visibility—But It Can’t Build Trust

Artificial Intelligence can help people discover your business.

It cannot replace genuine human connection.

Your reputation, referrals, testimonials, and relationships remain the true differentiators in today’s marketplace.

3. Email Marketing Is Still King

Despite the rise of social media, email remains one of the highest-converting marketing channels available.

Owning your email list allows you to communicate directly with your audience without depending on changing social media algorithms.

4. Visibility Creates Opportunity

Dr. Lori shares how consistent video marketing opened doors to speaking engagements, partnerships, and business opportunities she never anticipated.

People are more likely to hire someone they already feel they know.

5. Collaboration Expands Your Reach

One of the recurring themes throughout the conversation is collaboration over competition.

Books, podcasts, summits, partnerships, and referrals create opportunities that no entrepreneur has to build alone.

Marketing Strategies Discussed

The conversation highlights several practical strategies entrepreneurs can begin using immediately:

• Relationship-Based Marketing
• Email Marketing
• Video Marketing
• Podcast Guesting
• Podcast Hosting
• Book Collaborations
• Customer Reviews
• Referral Marketing
• Case Studies
• Strategic Partnerships
• Speaking Engagements
• AI-Enhanced Visibility

Featured Book

Perfectly Positioned to Soar

A collaborative book and 90-day journal created to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs increase visibility, strengthen their brands, and grow their businesses through authentic marketing and practical business strategies.

Topics include:

• Authentic Marketing
• AI Visibility
• Personal Branding
• Book Marketing
• Sales Strategies
• Business Growth
• Entrepreneur Mindset
• Relationship Building

Memorable Quotes

“People do business with people they know, like, and trust.”

“Relationships outperform gimmicks every time.”

“Your reputation is your greatest marketing asset.”

“Visibility creates opportunity.”

“Collaboration accelerates growth.”

About the Guests:

Carol J. Dunlop is The Online WOW! Strategist. She is also a 10X Amazon Best-selling author and CCO at CSI Corporation, the company she co-founded more than 30 years ago with her husband, Alvin. Carol is also the founder of the UN-Marketing Academy, where she helps entrepreneurs turn their expertise into a thriving online business using simple marketing strategies that convert to cash. As the host of multiple podcasts and summits, Carol has helped over 100 purpose-driven entrepreneurs become best-selling authors. Her signature UN-Marketing philosophy centers on authentic, relationship-first marketing. She is currently working to promote the Best-Selling books, Influential podcasts, and Expert summits that she and her clients are creating.

Learn more about Carol Dunlop by visiting: 

https://facebook.com/csicorporation

https://instagram.com/csicorporation

https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachauthordesigner/

Dr. Lori A. Manns is the founder and president of Quality Media Consultant Group, a business consultancy firm specializing in media, marketing and sales strategies that help executives and business entities experience increased clientele, brand visibility and more revenue. Known as a trailblazing business strategist and coach, Lori’s expertise and first passion is sales. As founder of the Trailblazer Business Academy, her goal is to help 100,000 women reach their first or next six figures so they can go from overlooked to booked and bankable. She helps executives and small business owners to grow and scale their brands and businesses by utilizing magnetic marketing strategies and strategic sales solutions. Since establishing QMC Group in 2009, Lori has received many awards for entrepreneurship and leadership. In January 2025, Dr. Lori received the President’s Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award by former President Joseph R. Biden.  Dr. Lori is the author of Divine Downloads, Loriology: 33 Lessons On Life, Love & Leadership. Her goal is to help men and women discover, define and own their passions,  purpose and divine destiny. Lori has a passion for making a difference in her community. As founder and president of Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, Inc., she’s making an impact in the lives of hundreds of children each year.

Learn more about Dr. Lori by visiting: www.qualitymediaconsultants.com and www.livehealthyandthriveyouth.org.

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:

“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

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Episode 806 | Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Episode 806: Your Story Is Your Greatest Business Asset with Dr. Elyssa Green

What if the very thing you’ve been trying to hide is the reason people are meant to connect with you?

In Episode 806 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Dr. Elyssa Green—entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, creative visionary, and founder of Bald Bozz Beauty—for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of authenticity.

After navigating layoffs, entrepreneurship, alopecia, and multiple career pivots, Dr. Green discovered that her greatest business asset wasn’t her résumé—it was her story.

Today, she openly shares her journey to encourage others to embrace their uniqueness, transform setbacks into purpose, and build brands rooted in authenticity.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, nonprofit leader, or someone navigating a difficult season, this episode will challenge you to stop hiding your story and start using it as your greatest advantage.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

✅ Why your personal story is often your strongest brand differentiator

✅ How to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth

✅ What entrepreneurship taught Dr. Green about resilience

✅ Why authenticity builds trust faster than perfection

✅ How Bald Bozz Beauty was born from personal pain

Key Takeaways

1. Your Story Creates Connection

People may admire success, but they connect with authenticity.

Dr. Green shares how openly discussing her alopecia journey created opportunities to inspire, educate, and encourage others facing similar challenges.

2. Every Setback Can Become a Platform

After losing her job during the economic downturn, Dr. Green didn’t stop serving.

Instead, she founded organizations that empowered youth, creatives, and women navigating hair loss, proving that purpose often grows from life’s unexpected detours.

3. Pivoting Is an Entrepreneurial Skill

Business owners don’t succeed because life goes according to plan.

They succeed because they learn how to adapt, innovate, and pivot when circumstances change.

As Dr. Green explains:

“Pivoting isn’t optional—it’s necessary.”

4. Visibility Requires Vulnerability

Choosing to publicly shave her head and embrace alopecia wasn’t simply a personal decision.

It became a business decision that positioned Dr. Green as a trusted advocate and authentic leader.

Her willingness to be seen gave others permission to embrace their own stories.

5. Community Creates Healing

No one should navigate difficult seasons alone.

Whether through nonprofits, creative organizations, or Bald Bozz Beauty, Dr. Green’s mission has remained consistent: create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Dr. Green’s Entrepreneurial Journey

Throughout her career, Dr. Green has founded organizations designed to solve real problems she personally experienced or witnessed.

Teen Expressions

A nonprofit providing opportunities for youth interested in:

• Performing Arts
• Fashion Design
• Culinary Arts
• Film & Video Production
• Creative Leadership

I Am Style Agency

An agency supporting independent creatives by providing:

• Visibility
• Mentorship
• Networking
• Professional opportunities

Bald Bozz Beauty

An advocacy movement helping individuals experiencing alopecia through:

S.H.E.

• Style
• Health
• Education

Its mission is to ensure that no one faces hair loss alone.

Memorable Quotes

“Your greatest business asset is your story.”

“Pivoting isn’t optional—it’s necessary.”

“Authenticity is one of the most powerful forms of influence.”

“Don’t dim your shine.”

“Our greatest setbacks often become our greatest purpose.”

About the Guest:

Dr. Elyssa Green is an achiever. Throughout her lifetime, she has taken on the mantle of success for her entire family. She hails from a tightly knit family and strives to represent them well in the world. She is aware of the importance of establishing a meaningful legacy and works hard to be a woman of excellence and great influence. Despite the challenges she faced, Dr. Green demonstrated her resilience by valiantly fighting and succeeding in battles against alopecia and other health challenges. She says of life’s pitfalls, “bouncing back is not only an option, but it’s the only option!” Dr. Elyssa Green prides herself on community engagement. In 2008, as a casualty of the massive layoffs that swept through the country and upended global industries. Dr. Green was forced to reinvent herself as a means of survival. Though fresh off earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Dr. Green chose to further her education by pursuing a master’s degree. The new degree failed to open new doors, and Green still sought gainful employment after completing a master’s degree in 2009. Though without work, she was never without passion. Dr. Green’s deep love for her community led to the formation of the non-profit organization Teen Expressions (TE). Teen Expressions caters to children interested in the arts, culinary arts, fashion design, film, and video production. Each year, the children in the program showcased their talents in a Teen Expression production called “I Am Style,” which highlighted the talent and accomplishments of the organization members in the community. In a philanthropic effort, many scholarships were awarded to the children for their design work and presentations. Teen Expression remains a successful avenue for growth and development for the teens in the program, but life changes led Dr. Green in another direction as she explored greater opportunities for personal and professional growth. Teen Expression is currently on hiatus, but many of the relationships fostered by the program remain intact. With the onset of the pandemic, Dr. Green saw a need in the creative community and shifted her focus to addressing the disparity between established and new creatives. Exposure remains one of the hardest facets of the creative process for many, but Dr. Green has a plan for them. The I Am Style Agency provides exposure, guidance, and a situational bedrock for aspiring and rising creatives. Recently, Dr. Green has pivoted into a personal campaign of triumph, shaving her head to combat alopecia. Proving that she is a fighter for not only youth and creatives, she chose to take this fight to the public forum and proudly display her bald beauty and embrace the mental freedom that came with it. This health and beauty journey came with intrinsic challenges. Beyond the stares and double takes, the risk involved with showcasing bold, bald beauty required steadfastness and determination. With IASA watching, this proved Dr. Green to be a master teacher. Choosing to make her journey of hair loss a living lesson for all who see her, Dr. Green founded Bald Bozz Beauty to advocate openly for alopecia awareness, highlighting the areas of style, health, and education (S.H.E.). Her dedication, focus, communication, determination, openness, and loyalty to her cause, community, and creative freedom make her an invaluable asset to the world! Armed with an indomitable spirit and commitment to serve those in her agency, Dr. Elyssa Green is ready to make an impact wherever her journey takes her.

To connect with Dr. Elyssa Green

www.bthree.org

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EMfFyRYW5/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyssagreen

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:

“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

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Episode 805 | Tuesday, July 7th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Episode 805: Why Dreaming Belongs in Your Business: The Secret to Building a Team That Wants to Stay with Jean Tillery

What if one of the most effective employee retention strategies has nothing to do with salaries, bonuses, or benefits?

In Episode 805 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette welcomes Jean Tillery, Certified Dream Manager®, speaker, author, and founder of Epic Living with Jean, for a refreshing conversation about creating workplace cultures where employees don’t just work—they thrive.

Jean shares how helping employees reconnect with their personal dreams can transform engagement, strengthen leadership, improve morale, and increase retention. Drawing from the internationally recognized Dream Manager® process, she explains why investing in the people behind the job titles may be one of the smartest business decisions a leader can make.

Whether you lead a company of five employees or five thousand, this episode offers practical strategies to help you build a workplace where people genuinely want to stay.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

✅ Why employees leave for more than just money

✅ How personal dreams impact workplace performance

✅ The connection between employee engagement and purpose

✅ Why leaders should invest in the whole person—not just the employee

✅ What the Dream Manager® process is and how it works

The Dream Manager® Process

Jean explains that the Dream Manager® process is much more than goal setting.

Participants work through a year-long framework that explores:

• Personal dreams
• Financial wellness
• Health
• Responsibility
• Personal growth
• Accountability
• Long-term vision

The result is employees who become healthier individuals, stronger teammates, and more engaged leaders.

Key Takeaways

1. Employees Want More Than a Paycheck

Compensation matters—but employees also want to feel seen, valued, and connected to a meaningful future.

When organizations invest in employees as whole people, loyalty and engagement naturally increase.

2. Dreaming Is a Leadership Strategy

Helping employees reconnect with their dreams isn’t a workplace perk.

It’s a leadership approach that strengthens morale, inspires innovation, and builds healthier organizational cultures.

3. Hope Fuels Performance

When people have something meaningful to work toward in their personal lives, they bring renewed energy, creativity, and optimism into the workplace.

Hope changes how people show up.

Memorable Quotes

“People don’t just want a paycheck—they want a future.”

“The best investment a company can make is in its people.”

“Hope changes how people show up.”

About the Guest:

Jean Tillery is a Certified Dream Manager®, speaker, author, and founder of Epic Living with Jean. She helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures by reconnecting employees with purpose, possibility, and personal dreams. Drawing on the proven Dream Manager process, Jean works with companies that want to improve employee engagement, retention, and morale by investing in the people behind the job titles. Through keynote presentations, Dream Storm workshops, and corporate consulting, she helps leaders create environments where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired to grow. Jean is also the author of A Dreamer’s Travel Journal and host of the #epicStories podcast, where she shares conversations and stories that encourage people to live intentionally and create lives worth remembering. She believes that when people are encouraged to pursue meaningful dreams, they don’t just become happier individuals—they become better teammates, stronger leaders, and more engaged employees.

To connect with Jean Tillery

epiclivingwithjean.com

https://www.facebook.com/jean.tillery.1

https://www.instagram.com/epiclivingwithjean/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeantillery/

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:

“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

✨ Order your copy and get ready to step into your next level.

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Episode 804 | Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

What if the biggest factor impacting your business success isn’t your marketing strategy, business plan, or years of experience—but your nervous system?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Ashley Waddell, LCSW-S, Wholistic Therapist and Wellness Strategist, to explore why emotional regulation may be one of the most overlooked leadership skills for entrepreneurs.

Ashley explains how anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm can quietly influence decision-making, visibility, confidence, and consistency in business. She also shares practical ways entrepreneurs can move from survival mode into sustainable leadership and wellness.

If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking, procrastinating, avoiding opportunities, or wondering why you know what to do but struggle to do it, this episode is for you.

In This Episode You’ll Learn
✅ What it really means to have a “regulated” nervous system

✅ Why nervous system regulation is a hidden business skill

✅ How anxiety and chronic stress affect entrepreneurs

Key Takeaways
1. Your Nervous System Influences Your Business

Success isn’t just about having the right strategy.

When your body is overwhelmed, your ability to think clearly, make decisions, and execute consistently becomes much more difficult.

2. Regulation Creates Better Leadership

Being a regulated entrepreneur means recognizing when you’re stressed, anxious, or emotionally activated—and having the tools to return to a place of clarity before making important decisions.

3. Sometimes the Problem Isn’t the Strategy

Many entrepreneurs already know what they need to do.

The challenge is that anxiety, perfectionism, overwhelm, or unresolved emotional experiences can make it difficult to actually implement those strategies.

Practical Regulation Strategies for Entrepreneurs per Ashley Waddell
Ashley recommends incorporating intentional moments of regulation throughout your day:

✔ Pause before reacting

✔ Take inventory of what your body is communicating

✔ Ask, “What story is playing in the background?”

✔ Journal—or record voice notes if writing isn’t your style

Memorable Quotes

“Sometimes it’s not that you don’t have the strategy—it’s that you don’t feel safe enough to use it.” Ashley Waddell

About the Guest:

Ashley Waddell, LCSW-S, is a Wholistic Therapist & Wellness Strategist, EMDR Certified Therapist, VA Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, and founder of Wholistic Alignment Therapeutic Wellness Center, a virtual private practice supporting Black and other Women of Color, parents, and helping professionals navigating anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overwhelm. She is licensed as a clinical social worker in Virginia and Maryland and brings over a decade of experience across schools, hospitals, community mental health, and outpatient therapy. Ashley helps individuals and families calm anxiety, heal from trauma, release emotional weight, and reconnect with their mind, body, and spirit. Her work blends evidence-based trauma therapy, nervous system education, somatic practices, and whole-person wellness to create grounded, culturally responsive spaces for healing that go beyond talk therapy alone.

To connect with Ashley Waddell

wholisticalignment-twc.com

https://www.facebook.com/dopestatz1993/

https://www.instagram.com/wellwithwaddell/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-waddell-lcsw/

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:

“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

✨ Order your copy and get ready to step into your next level.

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—

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Episode 803 | Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

About the Guest:

Dr. Pam Perry is the founder of Perry PR, an award-winning public relations and branding agency. Dr. Pam is a seasoned strategist with over 25 years of experience in media and marketing. The agency specializes in helping authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs build their personal brands, gain media visibility, and secure publishing.

To connect with Dr. Pam Perry

www.pamperrypr.com

www.facebook.com/pamperrypr

www.instagram.com/speakersmagazine

www.linkedIn.com/in/pamperryprcoach

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:

“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

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Episode 802 | Tuesday, June 16th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

What if the very experiences you’ve been trying to overcome are actually the tools God intends to use to transform your life and impact others?

In Episode 802 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette welcomes returning guest Dr. Valarie Harris, empowerment coach, leadership consultant, educator, author, and founder of Stepping Out With Purpose LLC.

With more than 40 years of leadership and education experience, Dr. Harris shares her powerful 7 Pillars of Transformation Framework, a roadmap designed to help women move beyond fear, embrace their purpose, and build a legacy that impacts future generations.

This conversation is packed with encouragement, practical wisdom, and transformational insights for women leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone ready to stop playing small and step boldly into their next chapter.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

✅ The 7 Pillars of Transformation and how they work together

✅ Why your experiences are not limitations—but permissions

✅ How to overcome fear and self-doubt

✅ The mindset shift that keeps women stuck

Key Takeaways

Your Experiences Have Purpose

One of the most powerful themes of this episode is the belief that your life experiences are not setbacks—they are preparation.

The lessons you’ve learned and challenges you’ve overcome may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

Stop Waiting for Permission

Many women hesitate because they feel they need someone to validate them before they move forward.

Dr. Harris reminds listeners that God has already given them permission through their gifts, experiences, and calling.

Memorable Quotes

“Our experiences are not limitations. They are permissions.”

“There is greatness inside of you that the world needs.”

“Your next chapter is waiting on your yes.”

“Transformation doesn’t happen by accident.”

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About the Guest:

Dr. Valarie Harris is an empowerment coach, leadership consultant, and founder of Stepping Out with Purpose, LLC. With over four decades in education and leadership, she equips women leaders, educators, and entrepreneurs to embrace their voice, walk boldly in their purpose, and build legacy-driven lives. Her transformational 7 Pillars of Transformation framework guides women to move beyond fear, reclaim their confidence, and step into divine alignment. Through coaching, writing, and speaking, she empowers others to recognize that their experiences are not limitations—but permissions—to rise, lead, and impact generations. Dr. Harris believes every woman already carries the authority to step forward unapologetically.

To connect with Dr. Valarie Harris:

www.steppingoutwithpurpose.com

https://www.facebook.com/valarie.harris.716/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-valarie-harris/

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:

“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

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Episode 801 | Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

How do you continue leading, serving, and growing a business when life delivers an unimaginable loss?

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and childcare industry leader Cynthia Williams-Bey to discuss her powerful journey of building and sustaining a thriving business while navigating profound grief.

As the CEO and Founder of Heaven-Sent Child Care, Cynthia shares how faith, preparation, leadership, and resilience helped her continue moving forward after the unexpected loss of her husband while pregnant with their sixth child. Her story is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and building a legacy that lasts.

Whether you’re a business owner facing personal challenges, a leader navigating difficult seasons, or someone searching for encouragement, this episode offers practical wisdom and hope.

In This Episode You’ll Learn

✅ How Heaven-Sent Child Care was born from a personal need

✅ Why preparation before a crisis matters in business

✅ The systems every entrepreneur should build before they’re needed

✅ How Cynthia navigated business ownership while grieving

✅ The importance of boundaries during difficult seasons

✅ Why leaders must give themselves permission to heal

Memorable Quotes

“Preparation allows you to keep going during the storm.”

“You are a professional, but you are also human.”

“Storms don’t last always.”

About the Guest:

Mrs. Cynthia Williams-Bey is a widow, mother of 6 beautiful children, prophetess, best-selling, award-winning author, international speaker, philanthropist, and business mogul. Born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, she is one of 19 children. Mrs. Williams-Bey is the CEO and founder of Heaven-Sent Child Care, which has childcare facilities based out of Eastern Henrico and Richmond’s Jackson Ward area, that provide services from 6 am until 12 midnight. As a seasoned CEO and daycare owner over 20 years, she consults and coaches inspiring and current business owners in the childcare industry and marketplace. Ms. Williams-Bey was recently appointed by Mayor Avula to sit on The City of Richmond’s Minority and Emerging Small Business Advisory Board where she helps support current and new business owners in The City of Richmond VA.

To connect with Cynthia Williams-Bey:

www.mrswilliamsbey.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DSikyutfz/ 

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What if the hair your client is losing is actually revealing a deeper health issue—and a missed business opportunity?

In this milestone 800th episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette welcomes back Dana Wilson, Certified Trichologist, Author, Educator, Empowerment Coach, and CEO of Hair Cares, Inc. Dana shares how hair professionals can transform the way they approach hair loss by understanding its root causes, supporting client wellness, and creating additional revenue streams in their businesses.

This conversation is packed with practical insights for hairstylists, braiders, barbers, salon owners, and anyone experiencing hair loss who wants to understand the connection between scalp health, overall wellness, and sustainable hair growth.

Key Takeaways

Hair Loss Is More Than a Cosmetic Issue

Dana explains that hair loss often points to underlying health concerns. Understanding the root cause can help clients achieve healthier hair while improving overall wellness.

Hair Professionals Are the First Line of Defense

Stylists often notice signs of hair thinning or loss before the client does. With proper education and tools, they can become trusted advocates and solution providers.

Revenue Is Walking Out the Door

When clients leave the salon searching for answers elsewhere, stylists miss opportunities to provide additional services, consultations, products, and support.

Schedule a consultation with Dana – https://www.haircaresinc.com/connect

About the Guest:

Dana Wilson is a Certified Trichologist, author, educator, empowerment coach, and CEO & Director of Hair Cares Inc. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran and devoted mother, she is known for helping women and hair professionals navigate hair loss through a wholistic, inside-out approach that prevents, maintains, and promotes hair growth—while supporting sustainable business success. With over 25 years as a hair advocate, Dana is the creator of The 10 Keys to a Wholistic Approach to Hair Growth and the G.R.I.D. Framework—bridging the gap between scalp health, hair restoration, and purpose-driven business development. She is the visionary behind the Piecing Hair Growth Together Summit and the host of Every Strand Counts, where she blends science, strategy, and soul to educate, empower, and inspire—anchored in her belief that every root, every lesson, and every strand truly matters.

To connect with Dana Wilson:

www.haircaresinc.com

https://www.facebook.com/haircaresinc

https://www.instagram.com/haircaresinc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-wilson-/

If you are experiencing hair loss, attend Day 2  of this Summit: https://www.haircaresinc.com/hairgrowthsummit/client

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:
“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

✨ Order your copy and get ready to step into your next level.

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Episode 799 | Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show\

What if your book could do more than sit on a shelf?

In this powerful 2026 Season 1 finale of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, we’re diving into how authors, entrepreneurs, and experts can transform their books into income-generating programs, partnerships, and purpose-driven impact.

Our guest, Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH, shares how she turned her book into:

• National tours
• Youth empowerment programs
• Strategic partnerships with schools and organizations
• Multi-stream revenue opportunities

And guess what? You can do the same.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔ Why your book is NOT the end goal—but the beginning
✔ The mindset shift every author must make to generate income
✔ How to turn your book into a framework (courses, camps, curriculum)
✔ Real examples of turning books into national programs
✔ How to approach organizations for paid partnerships
✔ The “Triple P Method” for writing and scaling your book
✔ How collaboration authors can leverage group opportunities

🔑 Key Takeaways & Quotes

“Your book is not just a product—it’s a solution to someone’s problem.”

“You didn’t just write a book—you created a framework.”

“Take every chapter and turn it into a session, a workshop, or a program.”

“There are organizations looking for solutions—not just speakers.”

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🎯 Call to Action

Alright, here’s your next move:

👉 Write down your 7-step framework today

Then ask:

• Where can I teach this?
• Who needs this?
• How can I monetize this?

About the Guest:

Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH, is an award-winning author, double board-certified physician (Pediatrics + Public Health/Preventive Medicine), and founder of Motivational M.D. Publishing. Her books and youth empowerment curricula have partnered with schools, nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations across the U.S. and internationally, including a 14-city national tour and multiple youth mental health and empowerment movements. A highly sought-after public health strategist, Dr. Jaz has consulted and advised on large-scale community wellness initiatives totaling over $1B in funding. She has helped 300+ authors write and self-publish books using her signature Triple P Bookwriting Method™ to not only grow their businesses and increase revenue, but make a huge COMMUNITY impact as well. Her ultimate mission is to “Heal, Uplift, and Inspire.”

To connect with Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH:

www.imreadytolaunch.com

https://www.facebook.com/motivationalmdpublishing

https://www.instagram.com/motivationalmdpublishing

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjasminezapata/

📚 Bonus: Sponsor Spotlight

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:
“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

✨ Pre-order your copy and get ready to step into your next level.

GO to https://mitchellproductions.my.canva.site/permission-granted

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🚀 The Strategy: Turn Your Book into Revenue

Here’s the simple breakdown shared in the episode:

1. Identify the Problem You Solve

Your book must clearly answer:
👉 Who do I help?
👉 What problem do I solve?

2. Create Your 7-Step Framework

Those steps become:

• Book chapters
• Course modules
• Workshop sessions
• Speaking topics

3. Package Your Expertise

Turn your book into:

• Paid speaking engagements
• Workshops & academies
• Camps & retreats
• Organizational partnerships

4. Pitch Decision-Makers

Target:

• Schools
• Nonprofits
• Corporations
• Government agencies

Position your work as a solution, not just a book.

Episode 798 | Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Feeling stretched thin in your business? You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, we’re diving into a conversation that every entrepreneur needs to hear—how to hire a virtual assistant the right way so you can reclaim your time, reduce burnout, and actually grow your business.

Sharvette is joined by HR executive and virtual assistant hiring expert Sierra Morgan, founder of Rose HR, who breaks down exactly how to build your team without the stress, confusion, or costly mistakes.

And listen—if you’ve ever said, “I just need more time in my day,” this episode is your answer.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to know when it’s time to hire a virtual assistant
• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring help
• A simple, step-by-step hiring process for your first VA
• How virtual assistants can support both business and personal life

💡 Key Takeaways

1. Burnout is your first signal

If you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or your creativity is gone—it’s time to get support. Trying to do everything yourself turns your business into a job.

2. You’re not “too small” to hire

Even solo entrepreneurs can—and should—leverage virtual assistants to grow sustainably.

3. Clarity is everything

A VA can’t read your mind. You need:

• Clear job descriptions
• Defined responsibilities
• 30/60/90 day expectations

4. Start small, then scale

Begin with simple tasks like:

• Email management
• Calendar scheduling
• Social media posting

Then build from there.

5. Communication drives success

Regular check-ins, clear feedback, and open dialogue create a strong working relationship—and better results.

Tasks You Can Delegate to a Virtual Assistant

Here’s where it gets exciting. You can offload more than you think:

• Inbox & calendar management
• Social media content & engagement
• Video editing & graphics
• Website updates & tech tools
• Project management
• Book or course support
• Customer service
• Personal tasks (appointments, travel, caregiving support)

👉 Translation: You get your time back to focus on visibility, sales, and growth.

About the Guest:

Sierra Morgan is an HR executive and founder of Rose HR, where she helps small businesses hire and manage virtual assistants the right way. With 17 years of HR leadership experience, she specializes in helping entrepreneurs build smart hiring systems, stay compliant, and scale sustainably. Sierra is also the host of The Bottom Line Is… podcast and Ms. Maryland Corporate America 2025.

To connect with Sierra Morgan:

https://linktr.ee/cecthediva
https://www.facebook.com/cecthediva
https://www.instagram.com/cecthediva?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sierratmorgan/

Call to Action

If this episode spoke to you, don’t just listen—take action.

1. Make a list of 5 tasks you’re currently doing
2. Circle the ones that don’t require YOU
3. Start exploring virtual assistant support

Because here’s why this matters…

👉 Your growth is directly tied to your capacity.
👉 And your capacity increases when you build a team.

📚 Bonus: Sponsor Spotlight

This episode is sponsored by the book collaboration:
“Permission Granted – From Playing Small to Taking Up Space”

✨ Pre-order your copy and get ready to step into your next level.

GO to https://mitchellproductions.my.canva.site/permission-granted

—

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | Sharvette.com

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