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Can We Talk? Amber Wright Discusses Her New Book!

July 2, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

In her new book, Amber Wright, our favorite Conversation Coach asks the question, “Can We Talk?” 10 Life Lessons On Finding Your Voice & Finding Yourself.”

In this podcast, Co-Host Michelle Matthews-Calloway chats with Conversation Coach Amber Wright about her new book, Can We Talk.

Want to date, but find being an introvert gets in your way when you want to talk and chat someone up?

Amber provides great conversation and communication tips for introverts.

She also delivers insight into the concept and importance of finding your voice.

Amber’s book resonates with women in all stages of life.

Read Can We Talk? – and expect to find yourself and find your voice.

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

The launch party and book signing for Can We Talk? is this Saturday, July 8, at 3pm in the University-Student Union at Cal State Los Angeles.

In a candid conversation with author and Transformational Brand Strategist, Julian B. Kiganda of julianbkiganda.com and BoldandFearless.me, Amber will be sharing all about how the book came to be, additional insights on the lessons shared, and much more!

Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase on-site. Come ready for a good time!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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You can also listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

Want Good Credit? This Credit Guru Tells You How!

May 9, 2017 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Credit.

Unfortunately for many, credit is an incredible source of stress and worry. Why? Because they’re trapped in a sea of debt.

On the flip side of the coin, good credit – and no debt worries – can be the key to financial freedom.

So, who doesn’t want good credit?

In today’s show, The Swirl World Podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach chats with credit guru Angel Fisher.

Angel provides what you need to know to get your credit in tip-top shape.

Enjoy!

If you cannot see the podcast players, click here or here.

Meet Credit Guru Angel Fisher

Angel says, “I am a very proud native Houstonian. I love my city and its diversity. Growing up on the Northeast (Northshore) area side of town, has definitely shaped my life.

I enjoy network marketing and meeting new exciting people. I believe that we should always live our life to the fullest.

Being an entrepreneur has rewarded my family with one of the most valuable things…..Time! Time to be a full-time mom and share lots of interesting things with my two beautiful daughters.

We love to travel with our friends and family. I consider myself a self-starter and a motivator. In my opinion, anything is possible, if we put God first.

If you are interested in rebuilding, restoring, or building new credit, my company Credit Deliverance 911 can help. I can also help you decrease your financial liability. Additionally, educate you with the tools needed to help you with your financial portfolio.

We offer an easy way to remove erroneous items such as: collections, repossessions, evictions, and other items from your credit reports. We also offer positive trade lines.

Let’s get you started on the path to credit success! Connect with me today!”

Connect with April via email at CreditDeliverance911@gmail.com. You can also give her a call at 1-888-983-7048.

Shout Out!

Do you attend Sunday School?

If you’re a Sunday School attendee (and even if you aren’t!) we’d like you to check out Waynell Henson of ThatSundaySchoolGirl.com.

Head on over to her website and Facebook page now!

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

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You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

Tech Talk with Entrepreneur Chrissy Jackson Marquardt

November 27, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Here in The Swirl World, we’re busy setting blog and podcast goals for 2017.

One of the goals we’ve set is to bring you more posts featuring Black women entrepreneurs.

Why? Because this:

**We’re Every Woman**

When I think of Black women and how utterly amazing we are, the song I’m Every Woman by Chaka Kahn cues in my head.

https://youtu.be/Q8xuUdI1an0

Swirling isn’t all we’re doing.

We’re pursuing higher education.

We’re starting businesses. Per Fortune and Black Enterprise magazines, Black women are entering the entrepreneurial arena in record numbers.

The number of Black women entrepreneurs is high – and we know some of you are in the number! For this reason, expect more entrepreneur-related posts in 2017.

(Stay tuned – we’re going to give you the opportunity to sign up for an exclusive list. The list will present carefully curated, entrepreneurial-related posts). Woot!

Let’s Talk Tech

Recently our podcast Co-Host Adrienne London Leach engaged in some “tech talk” with online web designer and entrepreneur Chrissy Jackson Marquardt.

The Jamaican-born Marquardt is the married mother of 3 boys – and a Swirler!

Chrissy talks tech, and also discusses how she balances being a wife, mother of 3 and an entrepreneur.

If you cannot see the podcast player, click here or here.

If you cannot see the Sound Cloud player, click here. You can also head over and listen to the show on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, or PlayerFM – and now on iHeart Radio!

Chrissy is a WordPress Diva and the Website Branding Guru you wish you had in your back pocket. She helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs bust through the tech blocks that are standing in the way of their business and their bank accounts.

Her ultimate mission is to help entrepreneurs create beautiful websites that communicate, connect and convert.

To snag Chrissy’s 1 Week DIY Website Course, click HERE.

To join Chrissy’s Facebook group for entrepreneurs, click HERE.

Chrissy offers a Quick and Dirty Website Starter Kit. To grab it, click HERE.

Shout Out!

Our shout out for this episode goes to Conversation Coach Amber Wright, MA of TalkToAmber.com. Amber says, “Getting what you want – from the boardroom to the bedroom – is all about having the right conversations.”

Talk To Amber is the place on the web for bloggers and entrepreneurs who want to step up their public speaking game. I love tuning in to Amber on Periscope – you can find her there, on Twitter and at other places on the web at @TalkToAmber.

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

Send an email to Podcast@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Be sure to “Like” The Swirl World on Facebook and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

You can also follow us on Sound Cloud and listen to the show on Stitcher Radio. You can also hear us on PlayerFM!

How To Make Progress

March 8, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Want to know how to make progress?

Consider the sage words of wisdom from the late, great Shirley Chisholm:

You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.

Shirley Chisholm

Whether in life, love, business, personal improvement, spirituality, whatever, making progress involves effort.

It involves putting yourself out there, being willing to get off your seat of do-nothing out of your comfort zone and take risks.

If making progress could be gained by complaining, blaming and pointing fingers I dare say most people would have circled the earth 10 times over.

If we want to accomplish goals and excel, then we’ll have to engage in the same processes legends such as Shirley Chisholm and countless others did.

Get those ideas out of your head, and take action.

Execute.

Implement.

Progress.

Happy International Women’s Day 2016!

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing inspiration in 2016. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com. Selfies are welcome – just make sure they’re not blurry!

Copyright ©2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, The Swirl World™ LLC, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo property of The Swirl World™, LLC.

You Have To Keep Believing!

February 15, 2016 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

It’s Mindset Monday!

Keep believing in the person you are now . . . Keep believing in the person you will become.

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The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing inspiration in 2016. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Copyright ©2016 Michelle Matthews Calloway, The Swirl World, LLC , ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo used with permission.

#349| Are You Ready To Get Started?

December 17, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

The New Year is fast approaching and many of you have decided you want to get started on a new venture.

Well, if you’re really ready to get started on that book or blog, amp up your social media presence, and just GET GOING, here’s some good news:

I’m going to be conducting a FREE WEBINAR to help you get on track.

Head on over to Successful Social Strategies and sign up to receive a notice concerning the date and time of the webinar.

You don’t want to miss it!

The Swirl World Team is committed to sharing 365 days of inspiration in 2015. Our goal is to help you stay motivated and inspired by bringing you positive, uplifting images and corresponding thoughts.

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Copyright ©2015 Michelle Matthews Calloway, ASwirlGirl™, The Swirl World™, The Swirl World Podcast™, The Swirl World Inspiration Daily™, Swirl Nation™, All rights reserved. Photo property of The Swirl World™.

#347| Time To Get Ahead

December 14, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Are you wasting time . . . or getting ahead?

Most people get ahead during the time that others waste. ~Henry Ford

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The new year is fast approaching, and it’s time to get ahead.

Make sure you’re the person who’s getting ahead – not the one who’s wasting time!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, high-resolution photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#344| She’s Going Places

December 10, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

It’s Travel Thursday, which means we love to see people going places.

But you know what?

“Going places” doesn’t necessarily refer to traveling.

Sometimes, “going places” means doing new things, branching out and leaving your comfort zone.

“Going places” can also refer to launching new websites and products (something The Swirl World plans to do in 2016).

“Going places” can also refer to the upward trajectory the life of today’s featured model, Kaywanda Lamb, is taking.

Kaywanda is launching her first book, entitled Do It Anyway: The Single Moms Guide to Living Life and Achieving Her Goals.

She’s living her dream and loving it.

In other words, she’s going places!

Join in the Fray: In what areas of your life are you “going places?”

Kaywanda Lamb is an author, blogger, speaker, and Single Mom Coach. She teaches single moms to “rock the life they got” using her motto #DoItAnyway coupled with her 4 Part system.

Her sons are her pride and joy. Follow her @Kaydyma on Twitter and at KaywandaLamb.com for more inspiration and a free discovery session.

Note: The Swirl World receives no affiliate income from this post. We love Kaywanda and simply want to support her!

#331| The Real Black Friday

November 27, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway Leave a Comment

Are you one of the millions of shoppers who love to take advantage of Black Friday deals, yet hate fighting crowds?

What if I told you of an option enabling you to shop and find the best deals – without having to step foot in a mall, shopping center or big box store?

What if I told you of an option enabling you to shop from your phone?

Well, here it is! I heartily encourage you to participate in The Real Black Friday, sponsored by Black Biz Scope on Periscope!

What’s Periscope?

What’s Periscope, you ask? Read all about it in this article by Alaia Williams of AlaiaWilliams.com and in this article on the Black Enterprise website written by Michelle Talbert of HerPowerHustle.com.

After you’ve read up, download the app on your iPhone or Android phone, and follow me, yo!

You can also watch via the web on Periscope.tv.

Black Biz Scope

Black Biz Scope is a community based initiative started by Pamela J. Booker of Koils by Nature, Adeea Rogers of The Trendy Socialite and Christine St. Vil of Moms N Charge.

Every Friday from 10-11 am EST and from 6-8 pm EST Black Biz Scope gives Black owned businesses, service providers and content creators an opportunity to scope for 15 minutes about their business.

During that time, EVERYONE in the BBS community comes together in THAT ONE scope–promoting, showing love and sharing.

The goal is to intentionally and strategically support Black owned businesses with our presence–actual and financial!

Since its inception on July 10, 2015, Black Biz Scope has been featured on the Huffington Post, Madame Noire and Atlanta Black Star.

#TheRealBlackFriday

The kickoff began this morning from 12-2 AM EST, but it’s far from over. From 10 AM – 10 PM EST on Periscope, the Black Biz Scope founders tell us “DOZENS of Black Owned Businesses will share their products, services, content programs, sales and offers to thousands of LIVE viewers on Periscope.”

Join Black Biz Scope on Periscope today, and shop for “everything from laundry detergent to clothing to hair care products.”

Search the hashtags #BlackBizScope and #RealBlackFriday to stay in the know!

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

#306| Reaching For The Stars

November 2, 2015 By Michelle Matthews-Calloway 2 Comments

Today’s photo features Valencia K. Campbell of the blog, Church Decoded.

Valencia graduated with full honors from the University of Texas-Austin in May.

In August, she became a first-year law student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.

Valencia, whose father passed away when she was 12, is reaching for the stars on her journey to become an attorney.

No matter your age or season in life, know there is always a “star” to reach for.

It’s the start of a new week, and we’re in a new month – let’s reach!

Join in the Fray: What are you “reaching” for?

We’d love to FEATURE YOU in one of our Inspiration Daily posts! If you’d like to be featured, please send a nice, clear photo to InspirationDaily@TheSwirlWorld.com.

Can We Talk? Amber Wright Discusses Her New Book!

Want to date, but find being an introvert gets in your way when you want to talk and chat someone up?

Read Can We Talk? – and expect to find yourself and find your voice.

Want to be a guest on The Swirl World Podcast, or know someone who should?

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Want Good Credit? This Credit Guru Tells You How!