Leaders In The Spotlight

Building a network with Talent Agent, LyNea Bell

Season 4 Episode 1LyNea "LB" Bell is a Seattle, Washington Native. She is the co- founder & President of Bell Hall Talent , Inc. A full service talent agency which represents talent in television, film, comedy, commercial, print and literary. LB specializes in Theatrical, Literary Development and Heads the Comedy division . LB has a reputation for being one of the most aggressive and tenacious talent representatives in Hollywood. Bell has been a Talent Agent for several years, where she represents high-profile clients in the entertainment industry.Bell has over 15 years of industry experience as a corporate executive and entrepreneur in communications, media and the entertainment industry. Bell has worked for fortune 500 companies as well as behind the scenes with celebrities. Her motto is "Do it with passion or don't do it All!- IMDb Mini Biography By: LBGuest: LyNea "LB" BellFounder of GOT ONE Tv Networkhttps://gotonetv.comhttps://www.instagram.com/iamlyneabell/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5210374/www.LyNeaBell.comKids In The Spotlight Production Studio With A Purpose https://kidsinthespotlightproductionstudio.org/ Credits Host - Tige CharitySubscribe To @LeadershipRealitieswithTige here: http://www.youtube.com/@LeadersinthespotlightFollow us here: Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/leadershiprealities/https://www.instagram.com/kidsinthespotlight/TikTok: / https://www.tiktok.com/@leadershiprealitiesFacebook: / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560564615747Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/tige-charity-59614633/Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656Executive Producer - Kimberly SparksProducer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CAMedia: Jaszmin KuhnerGraphic Designer: Sonya DeberryOpening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

Commitment, Competence, and Curiosity with guest Lorna Little

Season 03 Episode 10
Lorna Little, MSW serves as the President and CEO of St. Anne’s Family Services where she has developed innovative programs for children and families since 2018. With a focus on underserved communities that often live in the shadows, she has a successful history of leading and developing exceptional programming that addresses the physical, behavioral, and emotional components that lead to an optimal life trajectory. Lorna has extensively worked with parenting youth, youth in foster care, and in all aspects of adoption. Leveraging her Master’s Degree in Social work, licensure as a clinical social worker, and a Post Masters Certificate in Foster and Adoption studies, she creates quantifiable results for those who St. Anne’s serves. Further demonstrating her diverse expertise, she has served as a training professional, adjunct college professor, and cultural diversity program manager, which helps her lead during this time of change and evolution in our world.
She is the author of Mums the Word!, her personal story of late discovery adoption. She is also a media producer and television personality, previously hosting her own local television show with national guests and celebrities.
Lorna is a member of the Board of the California Alliance of Child and Family Services, Black Women Leaders of Los Angeles, and the Membership Committee for Association of Community Human Service Agencies, Lorna finds time to give back outside of St. Anne’s. She is also a member of The Links, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Guest: Lorna Little, MSW
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-little-lcsw-60410b15/
https://stannes.org/
https://www.instagram.com/stannestoday/
https://www.instagram.com/lornascorner/
https://www.lornascorner.com/
https://www.mumsthewordbook.com/
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship
https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

Self-Awareness & Leadership, Dr Sharrica Miller

Season 3 Episode 9
Dr. Sharrica Miller is an Associate Professor and the chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Student Engagement at California State University, Fullerton. She serves as co-investigator on a $2.2 million HRSA workforce diversity grant, leading an interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, and staff to design DEI initiatives that support the recruitment and retention of Black and Hispanic nursing students. As a nationally recognized nurse leader and board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, Dr. Miller brings nearly 20 years of expertise to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for marginalized communities. In addition to her work as an educator and researcher, Dr. Miller is a sought-after consultant and speaker who has delivered over 50 keynotes for universities, hospitals, and child welfare organizations. She was a 2023 TEDx speaker, sharing insights on resilience and systemic change, and her own journey through foster care has shaped her commitment to advocacy. Having spent 12 years across multiple foster placements in Southern California, Dr. Miller completed her BSN at Howard University in 2005 and earned her PhD from UCLA in 2017, focusing her dissertation on the health and well-being of transitional-age foster youth. Her mentorship and outreach earned her the 2021 Casey Family Foundation Foster Youth Alumni Award. Dr. Miller’s memoir, Verses: Lessons Learned from Foster Care, and her feature in the documentary Still Waters Never Crash illustrate her resilience and inspire others to pursue transformative change.
Guest: Dr. Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN
sharrica.miller@ucla.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharricamiller/
www.docmillerspeaks.com
www.docmillerwrites.com
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship
https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

How To Model Leadership (Guest: Dr. Dawn Hendricks-Milhouse)

Season 03 Episode 08
Dr. Dawn Milhouse, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Milhouse Charities, is passionate about advancing underrepresented youth and minorities in STEM fields. With over 25 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, she builds meaningful partnerships with STEM-focused organizations, mentoring future leaders in the communities we serve. Under her servant leadership, Milhouse Charities, MILHOUSE team members, and the community have delivered over 12,000 hours of hands-on community service since its inception in 2012.
Dr. Milhouse holds a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor's in Public Relations from Columbia College Chicago. She also serves on the Executive Board for The Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program, the advisory board of Chi Gives Back and Girls 4 Science, and the steering committee for the iCan Girls in Engineering Georgia partnership with Georgia Power and Atlanta Gas Light. Dr. Milhouse's commitment to empowering communities has earned her notable recognition, including the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Philanthropy, and Crain's Chicago Notable Black Leaders.
Guest: Dawn Hendricks-Milhouse
https://www.instagram.com/ladydawnhmilhouse/
https://www.instagram.com/milhousecharities/
https://milhouseinc.com/charities/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab9dwRVHQZh1a1WD3i8PlNg1XJxOT9X3otlfIIpg5nQbq9IAhM09UbrEEQ_aem_cYFLe25nrTpxeaT9ZkWnxw
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

Take Bold Risks: Embrace Mistakes for Success

Season 3 Episode 7
Roberto Martinez is the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo. He has served the Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo since 2011 and has been the CEO since late 2015. He began working with Boys & Girls Clubs in 2003 in San Bernardino and has over 20 years of experience in Non-Profit leadership. He is an alumnus of California State University, San Bernardino, earning his BA in Developmental Psychology and master’s in public administration. He also serves on the CSUCI Center for Community Engagement Advisory Board, Cal Lu Center for Non-Profit Leadership Advisory Board, TEACh Scholarship Committee, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Camarillo. He is also a past Board Member of the West Ventura County Business Alliance and University Preparation Charter School.
Guest: Roberto Martinez
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-martinez-82620b105/
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship
https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

Embracing Authentic Leadership: The Woman's Perspective

Season 3 Episode 6
As the owner of several licensed daycare centers, Ms. Sparks creates environments that empower children and families. She has authored books such as “My First Day at Daycare,” “Your Daycare Blueprint,” and “Start a Successful and Nurturing Daycare Business: The Complete Guide.” In 2019, she co-founded the non-profit Kay Ray’s World of Services and Community Partners, which supports youth in low-income areas affected by gun violence and hosts community events such as back-to-school drives and free childcare for the homeless.
Guest: Evelyn Sparks
https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-sparks-9218a519/ https://krwscp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kayrayentities/ https://www.instagram.com/e.k.sprinkles/ https://www.instagram.com/krwscp/ Kids
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Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

Empowering Leaders: Insights on Compassionate Leadership

Season 03 Episode05
Miry Whitehill is an author, nonprofit founder, and executive director of Miry's List, an award-winning nonprofit supporting families resetting as refugees in the United States. In July 2016, Miry founded Miry’s List when a friend introduced her to a family of new arrival Syrian refugees resettling in Los Angeles with kids the same age as her own whose needs were not being met by government agencies. Miry's Ted Talk How To Be A Good Neighbor, has been watched by tens of thousands of people. Miry has a Bachelors of Science in Marketing from University of Maryland, 10 years experience in digital marketing and advertising, is deeply passionate about creating impact through community engagement and technology. Miry loves helping people of all ages and abilities how they can get involved to improve the experience of resettling refugee families in the U.S. Miry's first book, Our World Is A Family, published in March, 2022 by Sourcebooks, sold 30,000 copies in its first year. Miry is mother to Reuben and Sabo, aged 10 and 7.
Guest: Miry Whitehill https://www.ted.com/talks/miry_whitehill_how_to_be_a_good_neighbor?subtitle=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirywhitehill/ https://miryslist.org/
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

Knowing when to PIVOT as a Leader

Season 3 Episode 4
Arzo Yusuf is a political asylum refugee born in Afghanistan, raised in California. She has extensive experience in process development, operations management and business development. Arzo is the 2024 recipient of the Americorps President’s Volunteer Service Award; in 2023 she received the Century City Community Champion Award. Arzo is the Executive Director, and former Board President, of Angels Nest, a non-profit helping homeless foster youth. Her advocacy for foster youth includes the film “Breaking The Cycle” and a TED talk. Drawing from lived experience, she also speaks publicly on behalf of the National Coalition For Domestic Violence. She received a Presential Appointment to serve on the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters, also sits on the Board of Directors for the Century City Chamber of Commerce, and is the co-Chair of its Women’s Business Council. Her hobbies include sailing, painting, and listening to jazz.
Guest: Arzo Yusuf Executive Director of Angels Nest TLP https://www.angelsnesttlp.org/
@thearzoyusuf
@LAangelsnestTLP
@centurycitycc
Watch her TEDx Talk:  “End Sex Trafficking By Helping Foster Youth”
Watch her Documentary Film About Foster Youth:
“Breaking The Cycle”
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

As a Leader you Have a Responsibility To Your Team!

Season 3 Episode 3
Dr. Collette Alleyne has over two decades of experience in alternative and arts education, with a strong focus on equitable access. Her journey began in Public Charter Schools in Los Angeles, and she now serves as the Chief Education Officer of a nonprofit arts organization. In this role, she spearheads the strategic development and implementation of innovative arts education programs. Dr. Alleyne collaborates closely with executive leadership and program staff to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and vision while keeping the programs relevant to the evolving arts education landscape. She oversees program documentation, evaluation, and impact assessment, working with a dedicated team to build partnerships with community organizations and schools, thus expanding the program's reach and impact.
Guest: Dr. Collette Alleyne
https://www.instagram.com/innercityarts https://www.facebook.com/innercityartsLA/ https://inner-cityarts.org/
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA
Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC

A strong skill set can set you apart as a Leader!

Season 3 Episode 02
Lydia Floyd is an accomplished nonprofit leader with extensive experience and expertise in various aspects of nonprofit management. As the Founder and CEO of Simple Data Nonprofit Consulting (SDNC), she leverages her experience, knowledge, and skills to support the success of other organizations. Lydia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Lydia's proficiency in accounting, fundraising, nonprofit management, board development, and more make her a valuable asset for any nonprofit seeking to enhance its operations. In addition to her role at SDNC, Lydia is also the Founder and CEO of Hands4Hope LA, a nonprofit organization and she serves as the treasurer of the board for the American Baptist Churches of LA, Southwest, and Hawaii. These roles demonstrate her commitment to the nonprofit sector and her involvement in fostering the growth and development of organizations.
Lydia Floyd is teaching a CNM class on January 16th - Strategies for Financial Sustainability. For more information https://cnmsocal.org/seminar/strategies-for-financial-sustainability-planning-for-growth-and-stability/
Lydia Floyd's consulting company will host an event on January 29th called "Nonprofit Leaders Unite" and Tige Charity will be one of our speakers. For more information https://www.sdnonprofitconsulting.com/ Hands4Hope LA
The charity she founded will be celebrating 25 years at a Gala at the Republic on March 23rd. For more information https://www.sdnonprofitconsulting.com/
Guest: Lydia Floyd CEO / Founder Hands4Hope lfloyd@hands4hopela.org
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Book: / Not Your 9-to-5 Girl: A dreamer's journey from the corporate jungle to the joy of social entrepreneurship https://www.amazon.com/Not-Your-Girl-corporate-entrepreneurship/dp/0692921656
Executive Producer - Kimberly Sparks
Producer, Editor, Cinematographer and Sound Engineer - Ed Broaddus & Kids in the Spotlight Interns.
Podcast Set: KITS Production Studio with Purpose in Van Nuys, CA Media: Jaszmin Kuhner
Graphic Designer: Sonya Deberry
Opening Song Credit DONNIE MCCLURKIN I'M WALKING WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC