DC Workforce Solutions Founder and CEO Dawnn Clisby joins Give It Up host Margo Hinton to tell her story of evolution. Dawnn talks abou her upbringing as the Pastor's daughter, overcoming loss, raising her children, and thriving in corporate spaces. Her career has featured high level positions at Johnson and Johnson and PNC Bank. Dawnn's journey is one of remarkable strength and resolve. She also provides tools for marketing yourself and landing your dream job in today's competitive workforce. Dawnn even sings in this episode full of laughter, joy, and gratitude for the life she lives.

2:00 - Give It Up Spotlight on Dawnn Clisby

4:00 - Best Thing Dawnn Heard Today "Unbought and Unbothered"

6:30 - Upbringing in Beltzhoover

9:00 - Favorite Song at Church "Clap your hands everybody"

10:00 - Dawnn Sings

13:00 - They Not Like Us

15:00 - Suffering Loss and Giving Birth

18:30 - Dealing with Loss

21:00 - A Positive Mind

24:00 - Dawn's children

28:00 - Basketball and Winchester

31:00 - Duquesne Connection

34:00 - Building Community at Duquesne

39:00 - As One

41:30 - Together in Differences United in Purpose

43:30 - Developing Your Skill set

46:00 - Creating Culture in the workplace

48:30 - What Dawnn looks for in candidates?

51:00 - Dawnn can you help?

53:00 - Coaching and Tips

55:00 - Give It Up Dawnn

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In this episode of the Give It Up Podcast, Margo Hinton sits down with educator, consultant, and sports entrepreneur Monique A.J. Smith, host of A Chat in the Garden Podcast and Hampton University sport's management professor with over 30 years in athletics administration. Margo and Monique discuss her career evolution from internship, to public relations, to Sports Information Director, to NCAA Consultant, to Athletic Administration entrepreneur. Monique shares her insights on branding, leadership, and entrepreneurship in sports, and how she built a thriving platform that amplifies the voices of African American women athletic administrators. This conversation is rich in storytelling and strategy for personal success, as well as, building your brand.

1:45 - Introduction

5:00 - Best Thing I Heard Today

7:15 - I never thought about that

10:00 - Practice is Over

12:30 - Where can I get a Hot Air Balloon?

14:00 - First Female Full-Time Sports Information Director

16:45 - Janet A. Lee (First CIAA Woman AD)

21:00 - Compliance Director

24:00 - Time to Move On (Roots hitting my Pot)

27:00 - NCAA Leadership Consultant

30:00 - Create a Need

32:00 - Promoting Other People

35:00 - Consultant Work and Entrepreneur Transition

38:00 - What Have I done Well/People need it

40:00 - Bought the Land

44:00 - Identifying Burnout

46:00 - You're never gonna leave you

49:00 - Using Therapy Tools

52:00 - EB Henderson Stay Tuned!

54:00 - Be in Motion

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Bellevue Elementary principal Qualisha Zyhier is back on the Give It Up Podcast to continue the conversation on Educational Leadership with Margo Hinton. Principal Zyhier's name means "Princess of Equality" and she shares how her new school is prepared to grow equal voice for and opportunities for students that are far too often marginalized. Qualisha shares insights on empowering students, and modeling authenticity. Be prepared to listen, take notes, and enjoy this meaningful conversation on education and life.

3:30 - Found my Tribe

5:20 - Best Thing That I Heard Today

9:00 - Remembering Coach L

12:40 - What sustains you on your worst days?

14:30 - Empowering Teachers

16:30 - Quality Lesson Planning (Culturally Relevant)

19:45 - Hanging on to Greatness

23:00 - 10 Different Languages

26:00 - Hoop Nation (Scholarships)

33:00 - Moving On; Overcoming Fear

36:00 - Jumping into your Jeans

39:30 - Impacting Generations

42:45 - Love Train

44:45 - Community/Parent Engagement

47:00 - Parent Passion and Advocacy

49:30 - Disrupting Inequity in Gifted Identification

53:00 - Self-Love and Taking Care of Yourself

55:15 - Word to the Children "You are Brilliant!"

57:45 - Turning the Tables

59:00 - Give It Up Moment

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Give It Up Game Plan

Play #1: Lead with authenticity. Qualisha reminded us that showing up as your whole self is not just powerful, it’s necessary.

Play #2: Protect your energy. She showed us how setting boundaries keeps you grounded and able to serve others without losing yourself.

Play #3: Community is the real win. Whether it’s teammates, colleagues, or family; success comes when you build and pour into your circle and your circle pours into you.