The Purpose Podcast with Dr. Jas

Send us a text Get ready to self reflect with The Why Whisperer! Jannette walks us through four exercises that help us find and explore our why. Jannette, like many of the women she works with, is #NotDoneByALongShot! She is a business development expert with over 40 years of strategic planning, sales, and marketing experience--and she is STILL stupidly in love with what she does! She has been a corporate trainer, taught marketing and entrepreneurship for universities and colleges, and done her time in the corporate trenches in roles ranging from print-shop press operator to V.P. Professional Services for a Canadian Fortune 500 company. Her breadth of experience and depth of expertise help you succeed at whatever stage you are at! She is passionate about working with maturepreneurs to identify, claim, and position their value so they can make a meaningful difference AND a magnificent living! To learn more about Jannette's business click here: https://maturepreneur.world/ Are you an Entrepreneur who is #NotDoneByALongshot? If so you are welcome to join her FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thematurepreneurworld To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text This Thursday Dr. Jas sits down with Marcy Bursac Founder of the Forgotten Adoption Option. She explains that Purpose can be many things depending on the season. She emphasizes how saying yes and no intentionally can change the direction of your life. Intentionality is the how Marcy leads her life. Scaling her lived experience as an adoptive mom of a sibling pair, Marcy Bursac advocates for the more than 100,000 children in the U.S. foster care system that are waiting to be adopted through her free app, children’s book, how-to book, book of real life stories, monthly podcast, speaking engagements, and TV, radio, magazine, and podcast appearances. Contact Information: IG: @marcybursac @forgottenadoptionoption LinkedIn: Marcy Bursac Email: forgottenadoptionoption@gmail.com Website: ForgottenAdoptionOption.com To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Jas speaks with an exceptional college student who graduated as the Salutatorian from Thrive Christian in 2021. Currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication with a minor in Journalism at Tennessee State University, the guest shares their journey toward discovering their purpose while maintaining a 3.6 GPA. Tune in to hear insights on navigating college life, finding clarity in one’s goals, and pursuing passion with determination. To find out more about Victoria you can find her on IG @victoriajudon To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text This week we sit down with Grace L. Edwards. She tells us that it's okay to do Both... And. You don't have to do one things. You can be many things, work on many things and still be in purpose. Listen to her share her journey through college as she finds and figures out her purpose. Grace is is a current undergraduate senior at the University of Pennsylvania, studying with the intention of pursuing medical school. She is drawn to conversations about identity, race, healthcare and medicine and often works in the intersection of these topics. She is a recently published co-author of "Can You Help Me Give a Sh*t?: Unlocking Teen Motivation in School and Life," which is now available for order on Amazon and EPUB. You can find out more about her book here: Instagram/tiktok/facebook: @canyouhelpmegivea Amazon purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2N2319G?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100 Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/can-you-help-me-give-a-sht-the-podcast To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text Episode 3 of the Collegiate Series! Dymaund Farmer shares her journey to purpose and the people that helped to make it happen. She shares the difficulty of moving from being the smartest to among the smartest in her class. She learned through community that she was making the right choices when it comes to purpose and how to move past those those who weren't in alignment. You can find out more about Dymaund here: IG: 1FindDym To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text Episode 2 of the Collegiate Series! Bailey and Chris share with us how they choose who to be connected with and how those connections have helped them to succeed. They discuss how they decide to leave people behind and why it's important to truly follow your purpose. The wisdom shared on this episode is like no other! Connections matter and you have to make sure the people you're connected to understand purpose and growth. You can find out more about Chris here: IG: @thechrisjames138 FB: Christian James You can find out more about Bailey here: IG: @Baileybaiiii FB: Baileybaiiii To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text Episode 1 of the Collegiate Series! I sit down with Eb and Malaya to discuss purpose as college students navigating schedules, purpose, and leadership. They both share how to grow in your career and leadership on purpose. They share wisdom on how to navigate with intention and lead others with grace. Eb's Bio: Ebenezer Aggrey is a 2024 graduate of Northwestern State University with a degree in Business Administration. During his time at NSU, he held several leadership roles, including president of the Theta Chi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and the National Pan-Hellenic Council, vice president of the Student Government Association and Black Male Alliance, and was an active member of the Blue Key Honor Society, the Order of Omega, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and the National Society of Leadership and Success. He is also an alumnus of the Reginald F. Lewis Scholars program. Currently, Ebenezer works in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a Workforce Specialist Coordinator for the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System. Malaya's Bio: Malaya White is a 22 year old Opelousas native. She earned her high school diploma at Westminster Christian Academy. She then went on to complete her Bachelors of Arts in Communication with a minor in Psychology at Northwestern State University. During her time at Northwestern, she was active in multiple service and honor organizations. She was a member of Helping Hands Service Organization, African American Caucus, and Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. She also served in leadership roles within her organizations, including Social Media Chair of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Senator-at-large, Secretary, and Treasurer of Student Government Association and reporter and anchor for NSU-TV. Malaya also is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and served the Eta Chi chapter as President, Treasurer, Chaplin, Bylaws chairman, and served the sorority regionally as the North Louisiana Cluster Undergraduate Coordinator. Malaya’s focus now is obtaining her Masters of Communication From University of Louisiana at Lafayette. While she is obtaining her degree, she is working as a Social Media Intern with the 15 White Coats Nonprofit Organization. To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text On this episode I sit down with Dr. Leslie Ekpe. Dr. Leslie let's us know that your purpose has people attached to it. There are people who helped you along the way and people you'll need to help. Leslie reminds us to tell their names and their stories because they matter too. Leslie U. Ekpe (she/her/hers) is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce in the Department of Higher Education and Learning Technologies. Leslie is a proud alumna of Alabama A&M University, where she earned her B.S. in Management; the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where she earned her M.A. in Communication Management; and Sam Houston State University, where she earned her M.B.A. in Business Administration. Lastly, but certainly not least Dr. Ekpe earned her Ph.D. in Higher Educational Leadership from Texas Christian University Through qualitative methodologies, Leslie conducts research on anti-racism, DEI, and racial equity by analyzing the challenges encountered by marginalized peoples, as well as investigating equitable practices and policies for institutions and societies to implement and sustain. She is the incoming secretary for the Council on Ethnic Participation (CEP) within the Association of the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), a Visiting Scholar at Rutgers University's Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice. You can find out more about Dr. Leslie Ekpe via her Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieekpe/ IG: @__Leslieekpe Twitter: @LeslieEkpe To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text On this episode I sit down with Dr. Ashely Hicks. Dr. Ashley shows us that you have to Commit to Control your life. You can't let your world control you, but you can control your world, if you commit to the process. Dr. Ashley is a career driven mom of 4. She has PhD in Higher Education Administration and work as a Director of Career Advancement at one of the top universities in the world. Using her knowledge she started Doctor Mom Consulting. I have a course called the Dissertation Accelerator which is a time management/productivity course teaching mothers pursuing doctorate degrees how to finish their dissertations in 12 months or less without ever writing on the weekends and missing time with their families. You can find out more about Dr. Ashley Hicks via her Linkedin Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/drashleyhicks/ To learn more about Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://www.jasminewisephd.com/life-coaching If you want to sign up for Purpose Coaching with Dr. Jas - Click Here https://prosperpro.kartra.com/calendar/UtPnB0TWKRYf

Send us a text On this episode, we sit down with Willie Tarver III he shares with us the difference between our gifts and our purpose. He let's us know that our gifts can be the vehicle for our purpose. He is an architecture by gift and youth track coach by purpose. We discuss being prepared and learning along your journey to purpose. You can learn more about Intent Design here: https://www.intentid.com/ You can follow us on IG: @PurposePod You can follow Dr. Jas on IG: @DrJWise You can follow her business Prosper Projects on IG: @Prosper.Projects

Send us a text On this episode I sit down with Mrs. Helen Allen Jackson. Helen Allen Jackson is a certified Community Nutrition Coach and Group Personal Trainer. Helen earned her certifications from Central Arizona University and National Association of Sports Medicine. Helen is the author of "The Cookbook"; her cookbook has over 45 easy to follow color recipes. For the past 14 years, she has taught Nutrition and Fitness to many individuals both locally and globally. Helen's ministry and passion is to teach, empower and encourage individuals to take control of their health through nutrition and exercise without the aid of pills, powders, or potions. You can find out more about Ms. Helen Jackson on her IG @HelenJackson8755 or on her website here: NewThinkingNoExcuses.com

Send us a text In this episode I sit down with David Kennebrew and discuss what purpose looks like. Does it look different in different stages? Can you have two purposes? Is there a such thing as failure? Pastor David answers all of these questions and more on this episode. You can find out more about Pastor David on IG: @DKennebrew You can find Freedom Fellowship on IG: @Free2Fellowship On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freedomfellowship6341/featured Or here:www.discoverfreedomfellowship.org

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Shacorya Ijames. She knows she's purposed as a wife and mother, but it took her a while to get here. Shacorya discusses her journey of acceptance and submission to this purpose and her husband. Listen to Shacorya discuss what it took her to settle into her purpose. You can find her on IG @Shacorya.Ijames You can follow us on IG: @PurposePod You can follow Dr. Jas on IG: @DrJWise You can follow her business Prosper Projects on IG: @Prosper.Projects

Send us a text Our season opener, I sit down with King Qreed to discuss what it looks like to finally listen to the patterns in your life. We talk about everything from high school until now. How is last job propelled him into where he is now, working and walking in his purpose. Qreed let's us know that running away from your purpose gets you no where fast. Tune in to hear his story of submitting to his purpose and running with it. You can find him and his music here: IG: @KingQreed Apple Music: King Qreed TikTok: KingQreed

Send us a Text Message. On this episode we sit down with Bradley Thomas, of Inspire Everyday Fitness to discuss how to be Summertime Fine from his perspective. Bradley tells us he found his purpose through serving others.

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Devin Li to discuss how community intertwines with his purpose. He shares that his purpose is centered around the community he creates and serving those around him. You can find Devin on IG @Devin_Andy. and Waco Cha @Waco_Cha

Send us a text We're still in Summertime Fine! Today we're talking to a mental health professional Mariam Jones about her experiences to purpose and how you can become Summertime Fine. You can find out more about her organization For Our Mothers on IG @forourmothers.

Send us a text This is the first week of Summertime Fine! This week we're talking to Krystle Mason, the owner of Relentless Coaching and Consulting, she lets us know how to become Summertime Fine through her perspective. She reminds us to not forget ourselves in the journey to purpose. You can find her on IG at @Relentless_Coaching_Consulting Her website is https://relentlesscoachingandconsulting.com

We sat down with Mariam Jones to discuss how our purpose can be birthed out of the ugly parts of our lives, not only the joys. You can find out more about her organization on IG @ForOurMothers.

Send us a text In this episode we sit down with Ayrielle Williams to look at our purpose through her lens as both a trauma and sex therapist. She helps us uncover the purpose that is buried inside of us. You can find out more information about Ayrielle and her practice on IG @StraightFoward.Theraphy.