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On Pivotal Moment, we go behind the scenes to talk to people in news, sports and entertainment about the moment that CHANGED IT ALL -- the moment that took them from where they were to where they wanted to be. Why? Because where you are and where you want to be IS within reach! #thetimeisNOW
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
“I don’t let fear paralyze me from making moves,” Rockland Page told Pivotal Moment. “Fear is normal in entrepreneurship, but when you see the fruit of your labor, it propels you beyond them. That’s living the dream.”
Combining style, culture and storytelling, the founder and CEO of ROCKaBLCOK lifestyle brand is making a worldwide impact in the fashion industry. From his humble beginnings making T-shirts in his basement, to fielding TV interviews and design awards, the Chicago native recognizes the opportunity of the moment and the power of his platform.
Page’s app-enabled clothing is a reflection of his truth. One of his most popular pieces is the Freedom Fighters T-shirt, representing heroic figures who led historic battles in the fight for freedom.
“I wanted to create a platform for people to have discussions about what these heroes fought for,” he said. “About race, history, equity and how we fought so hard to have a voice. With a simple T-shirt, we can do that.” But T-shirts are only a part of his growing empire. ROCKaBLOCK sells a variety of merchandise including home goods, tote bags, art prints and sporting goods like skateboards.
Page talks to Pivotal Moment about seeing his name on billboards, the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and the famous entertainer he’d most like to work with in the future. Check out the full episode to find out who!
For the latest collections and hottest styles, browse ROCKaBLOCK!!
ROCKaBLOCK - Website
ROCKaBLOCK - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/rockablockbrand
ROCKaBLOCK - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockablock/
ROCKaBLOCK - Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rockablockbrand/
ROCKaBLOCK - TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@rockablock
ROCKaBLOCK - Pinterest
https://www.pinterest.com/rockablockbrand/
CONTACT:
219-472-8483
81 W. 7th Avenue
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
“You help people achieve their goals. That’s leadership,” Dr. Kelly Elmore told Pivotal Moment. “When you realize the impact you can have on people, you show up.”
As chief wellness officer, Dr. Elmore travels the world, leading people to healthier lives - spiritually, physically, financially, mentally and emotionally, or “SPF ME,” part of her VivaLife global health and empowerment movement.
“VivaLife is designed to educate, encourage and inspire men, women and youth to live their best lives,” Dr. Elmore said.
As a certified OB-GYN, Dr. Elmore is especially focused on quality care for women. “The most pressing issue today for women is access to high-quality, safe, equitable, evidence-based and inclusive care.”
Dr. Elmore said she’s committed her life’s work to the delivery of care. VivaLife is the global extension of her mission and an accelerator for her message.
As we prepare for Women’s History Month in March, we celebrate women leaders who are making history today.
#WomensHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #physicianleaders #VivaLife #leadership #wellness #health
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
"History is made by the people who have power," Dana Rubin told Pivotal Moment. "So much of our story is told by men and through men's voices."
But Rubin's book, “Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women," debunks the myth that men were the only powerful speakers in our country's history.
"Women in America have been speaking out for nearly four centuries," Rubin said. "And their speeches have contributed to the formation of the nation, even if they’ve been written out of the history books.”
According to Rubin, the anthology "charts the story of America as it unfolded through decades, showing that at every critical juncture, women were speaking. It's a long-needed corrective to the story we have always told ourselves about whose ideas and voices shaped the nation - a search for long-buried truths, a celebration and an inspiration."
But the historic collection is also a galvanizing tool, empowering women today to move beyond their fears of speaking to the power behind their voices.
"You don't have to be a speaker to use speaking skills in your daily life. Rather than run away from those opportunities, take advantage of them, find them and use them," Rubin said. "To use your voice is to lead. If we're not all contributing, how can we be heard?"
To learn how to use your voice to lead, watch the full episode here.
Follow/Contact Dana Rubin:
https://speechstudio
SpeakingWhileFemale.co
https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/history-nonfiction/speaking-while-female/
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Dr. Constance Shabazz, CEO of Salaam Community Wellness Center of Chicago, has devoted her professional life to health care and social justice. As COVID-19 swept through the city, she witnessed the devastating impact on communities of color. Long-standing health inequities in marginalized populations were exacerbated. People with underlying health conditions were at greater risk. Those who contracted the virus were separated and isolated. Many died alone.
Shabazz had an answer: culturally competent care that recognizes and responds to the social determinants of health. She also had a vision: the Salaam Community Wellness Center of Chicago. “This is more than a center,” Shabazz said. “This is a movement.” In this episode of Pivotal Moment, Shabazz reveals the four key modalities included in her integrative approach to wellness for vulnerable populations.
Shabazz is the former CMO at Aunt Martha’s Youth Services in the south suburbs of Chicago. She received two master's degrees from St. Xavier University and a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. For more than 17 years, Shabazz has provided technical assistance and program development to the federal government’s Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), helping 300+ health centers across the U.S.
For more info, visit: salaamcwc.org, info@salaamcwc.org, (773) 435-9493
Friday Oct 07, 2022
Friday Oct 07, 2022
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME! Too many of us wait for the right time to start or expand our business. We wait to be motivated or inspired to take our vision to the next level. But TODAY is a new day! Todd Unger, Chief Experience Officer and SVP, Marketing & Member Experience at the American Medical Association says, "It's not about you, it's about the value your brand will bring to others." In this episode of Pivotal Moment, learn how to define your audience, pick your platforms, build your brand - and find more joy in the process. #brandbuilding #pivotalmoment
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
Thursday Dec 30, 2021
KARIMA! With her smash hit “Redeemer,” Karima opened D-Nice’s Club Quarantine Live for nearly 20,000 fans at Hollywood Bowl. Now, “Redeemer” is #1 on Billboard Gospel. “If you’re afraid, do it anyway,” she tells Pivotal Moment. In this episode, the Grammy-nominated artist talks about selfies, chicken noodle soup, her new clothing line - and just how quickly God can turn your world around. Listen to the full episode!
IG: @karimatrotter
Watch Karima’s "Redeemer"
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
“There are possibilities you have not considered because of the presence of anxiety,” says Grammy-nominated artist, Brian Courtney Wilson. The gospel superstar talks to Pivotal Moment about his mission, his music, and how to move your mountain. Learn about his recent collaboration with Ledisi, his 5th and most recent album, Still, and his new podcast, “Breathe Again,” live on Facebook every Thursday at 6p CT.
Wilson is the winner of multiple Stellar Awards, a GMA Dove Award, and an ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award. He’s also received nominations for NAACP Image, Billboard Music, BET Soul Train Music, and Grammy awards.
IG: @briancourtneywilson
Twitter: @BCourtneyWilson
FB: Brian Courtney Wilson| Breathe Again, Live Podcast, Thursdays @ 6p CT
Website: briancourtneywilson.com
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and Mariah Carey were among his celebrity clients for his first business. That power of celebrity soon led Fred Mwangaguhunga, a former Wall Street tax attorney, to create MediaTakeOut, featuring the hottest African-American celebrity news online. MTONews, known as the “Black TMZ,” has been featured in Black Enterprise, Vogue, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur, GQ, and the New York Post. If you’re looking to start or expand your business, listen to Mwangaguhunga’s advice to transform your idea into a reality.
For the latest celebrity and entertainment news, visit MTOnews.com
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Allen Iverson’s wicked crossover became part of her WNBA game before thrilling crowds as a Harlem Globetrotter. Now, Joyce Ekworomadu is using her skills off the court to inspire and empower as a motivational speaker.
“It’s about the business of serving others,” she says. “Who can your life story help?"
In the league, Ekworomadu is known as “Sweet J” for her smooth jump shot, including 15 threes (in a row) that clinched her spot with the Globetrotters. She is only the 12th female in history to play for the Globetrotters and the first Nigerian player.
“As a woman," she says, "you have to go in proving yourself. You have to earn it.” Now she's teaching others how to find their gift, their space, and their place in the world. "It may not be about basketball or sports, but it’s always about purpose.”
To learn more or to book Ekworomadu, visit her website at: www.jmoneytalks.com
IG: @missjoyce22
Twitter: @missdeucedeuce
Photo: @KRISHPHOTOS
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
"Vote because she can't," says Zachary Huff, founder of the Stamped Out Movement. The 19-year-old Chicago artist launched the social justice movement after the tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, and 12 others as a result of, "police brutality, systemic racism, and institutionalized racial bias," Huff told Pivotal Moment. The Chicago activist created commemorative stamps, including posters hung across U.S. cities, encouraging citizens to VOTE, and encouraging his fellow youth advocates to promote the cause for justice across social media.
Visit www.stampedoutmovement.com for more information, to donate, or to be a part of the movement in your city.