Full Confidence Ahead

Credit 101 | Katie Ann Powell

Financial Counselor and Host of Full Confidence Ahead Podcast, Katie Ann Powell, takes the mystery out of a credit score. 
Do you want to raise your credit score? Rebuild? Build? This episode is for you. Get to know all things credit, what is it, how to use it, and how to get the best credit score possible.
This is a two part episode. Please continue listening to Credit 201 next week.

Building the American Dream | Kathy Luu

Kathy Luu went has gone from refugee camp to successful business owners. Her story, advice, and community is inspirational. As a business woman in DC, she build a community and forges through hard time.
Journey to the West: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-West-Biography-Kathy-Phuong/dp/B0CWYCS3GV 
Follow Kathy and Spa Logic here:
https://spalogicdc.com/ 
@spalogicdc @luluspasalon
luluuspasalon.com 

An inspirational journey from tech to textiles | Aleena Dhar

After a successful career as a woman in tech, Aleena had the confidence to pivot into textiles. Now a successful business owner and motivational community member, Aleena owns House of Alkara, a fine jewelry and silk jacket company infused with positivity and creativity in every design.
houseofalkara.com
@houseofalkara

Finding your true style | Tara Kay

Have you ever looked at your closet and felt like you didn't like any of your clothes? Fashion stylist and personal shopper, Tara Kay talks us through how to find your own style and get out of your fashion rut. 
Contact her at:
truestylebytk@gmail.com
https://www.instagram.com/truestylebytk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565342835102&mibextid=kFxxJD 

Chalking their way to change | Positive Chalk DC

Val at Positive Chalk DC talks about how chalk and art has created changed in the DC area. 

How to authentically build trust | Lida Citroen

Lida Citroen, author of The New Rules of Influence: How to Authentically Build Trust, Drive Change, and Make an Impact  to provides leaders with the tools and insights they need to navigate a new landscape of influence. In this book, Lida provides a ten-step strategy for leaders to implement to drive influence in their careers, build executive and leadership presence, communicate with impact, build trust, increase confidence, and drive change. 

What it means to follow your dream | Malcom Jordan

Native Washingtonian, Malcom Jordan, work up early as a 12 year old to do a paper route that earned $60 a month. Over time with that money he bought his first camera and never looked back. Now with his professional studio, Shutter Fever, Jordan shares what it means to go after your dreams.
www.shutterfever.org
@shutterfeverphotography
202-417-0318

Productivity and life lessons | Julian Sookhoo

In this episode, we’re joined by Julian Sookhoo, a dynamic thought leader known for his insights on productivity and personal growth. Julian shares his journey, revealing the life lessons that shaped his approach to work and success. We dive deep into practical strategies for boosting productivity, managing time effectively, and staying motivated in the face of challenges. Julian’s blend of wisdom and actionable advice will leave you inspired to elevate your daily routine and achieve your goals. Whether you’re striving for career success or personal development, this conversation is packed with takeaways you won’t want to miss. Tune in to learn from one of the best in the game!
 
Connect with Julian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgsookhoo/

Finding high productivity and focus | Chantel Sheaks

Chantel Sheaks, VP of Retirement Securities at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has 27 years of experience in employee benefits law, including both policy and practice. Chantel has held a variety of positions, including partner at a major international law firm, government relation consultant for a global benefits consulting firm, and fund director/general counsel for a national multiemployer health fund. She also was an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center for 17 years. Chantel has a BA in Spanish and Russian from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and a JD from Northeastern University School of Law.

Stopping Burnout | Chelsea Frost

Executive Coach, Chelsea Frost, walks through what is burn out and how to prevent it. Just like the symptoms of a common cold, burn out creeps up in our lives and gives little signals it's coming. So what do you do when you are getting burnout signals?
Get burn out tips and tricks on Chelsea's Linked in here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachchelseafrost/
Learn about Chelsea's work and coaching here:
https://www.stopburnout.co/