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About Ahyiana Angel
Ahyiana Angel is the Founder of Mayzie Media a podcast network with content curated for women, and host of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast. She is affectionately known to many as the Chief Encourager. However, by design, Ahyiana is a creator. Creator of a buzz worthy jewelry line featured by Vogue magazine and worn by Pop Icon Beyoncé, creator of a debut novel worthy of traditional publishing, and creator of a stellar career in publicity having worked with one of the top sports entertainment leagues, the National Basketball Association (NBA). Ultimately, one of her proudest accomplishments is creating an environment where women can consume thoughtful audio entertainment as a result of her positive energy, skill, and fearless attitude.
Ahyiana is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world’s ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose through encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation and encouragement, Ahyiana taps into her zones of genius when speaking to audiences about her 4 Ps: publicity, publishing, personal development and podcasting. With more than 15 years of professional business experience lending her knowledge in these areas, Ahyiana serves up real and relatable insight.
In addition to her extensive professional background, Ahyiana has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from California State University, Long Beach.
Ahyiana and her work have been featured by Forbes, Black Enterprise, Essence, Career Contessa, The Muse and LEVO among others. The Switch, Pivot or Quit Podcast has been featured by girlboss.com in “The 6 Best Podcasts To Listen To For Career Advice” article and Career Contessa “12 Women-Run Podcasts You Aren't Listening To (But Should Be).”
This girl loves traveling. From frolicking in the Caribbean sands to embarking on new cultural adventures in Morocco, Ahyiana lives for exploration.
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Blog postThis week Charity Bailey a host on RightThisMinute, a Nationally syndicated news and entertainment TV show shares what life was like when she was knocked down so many times getting up seemed impossible. This is a story of resilience and grit that will surely inspire you!
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Blog postIn this Cracking Corporate conversation we chat with Veronica Salcedo, the Senior Director of Integrated Marketing within NBCUniversal's Entertainment & Lifestyle Group, where she leads a team of marketers ideating and executing brand campaigns across NBCU’s cable portfolio. We touch on the lack of diversity behind the scenes and how that has impacted her career, finding her voice in her career, how to gain the trust of senior leadership and so much more!
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Blog postOn this episode, we chat with Melanie Feldman, a career coach and co-founder of Going Places who has built a successful career by landing roles at her top choice companies (i.e. Twitter, Uber) without ever applying for a single job. She shares the strategies she’s learned with us!1 year ago Read more
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Blog postOn this episode, we chat with Lauren Legette, a senior business leader at Facebook who has navigated her career across tech, media + entertainment, and the gig economy. Through many professional pivots, Lauren has uncovered the formula for professional success making career transitions without spending thousands of dollars going back to school. From leveraging professional relationships to stakeholder management, she shares so much of what she’s learned with us this week!1 year ago Read more
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Blog postWe did a breakdown of the 8 habits of highly productive people back in 2019 but in this episode, I review the habits from then and add updates from now.1 year ago Read more
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Blog postIn this episode, we chat with Mia Lawrence, the Director of Product Development at global beauty retailer, Sally Beauty. With 10 years of experience in innovation and new product development, Mia’s career has centered around one philosophy: If you’re not innovating, you’re not growing. She shares what she thinks it takes to be successful in her field, her thoughts on treating your manager as a coach as well as navigating difficult review conversations and a behind-the-scenes look at an influenc1 year ago Read more
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Blog postWe’re chatting with Dr. Tega Edwin, a career counselor and coach at Her Career Doctor who also uses her Ph.D. in Counselor Education as a professor to train future counselors in a large research university. We cover tips to job search with confidence, preparing for a career transition, five major keys for a fulfilling career, what you probably didn’t know about salary negotiation and so much more!1 year ago Read more
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Blog postOn this episode, we drop into another Cracking Corporate conversation with Elisa Segovia, Vice President, Programming and Brand Strategy at Univision. She chats with us about making a switch early in her career, navigating advancement within a single company, learning to manage and so much more!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postThis episode features Alexandra Carter guiding us on how to negotiate better, solve conflict and ultimately achieve goals by learning a few guiding principles and tips. We hosted this conversation on Clubhouse (new audio-only social networking app) so we had some live Q&A as well at the end!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postA solo episode this week and we're chatting about choosing intentions over goals, what I'm reading, new apps I'm using to make me better, and a few other bits. Enjoy!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postEmily K. Graham is the Chief Equity & Impact Officer at Omnicom and formerly the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, at FleishmanHillard. She’s laser-focused on leadership and advancement. She’ll share what she’s learned to do in being in positions of power at a young age (under 35!), a little known fact on how to make an impact in an interview, her advice on how to get that promotion and so much more that we can all learn from!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postWe’re chatting with Lydia Fenet about Cracking Corporate. She’s the Global Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships and Lead Benefit Auctioneer at Christie’s Auction House. She has led auctions for more than six hundred organizations and raised over half a billion dollars for nonprofits globally. Lydia is also the author of the widely acclaimed book, ‘The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You.’ She shares her tips on how to get a promotion, how to maximize your down time, why you need to tell2 years ago Read more
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Blog postTanika Cabral is an executive at The Coca-Cola company and she is sharing key insights to help you advance in our new series, Cracking Corporate. For example, do you know how to create a development plan? She shares exactly how she did it. Do you know how to have difficult conversations? Tanika gives us tips. Have you found your voice in your career? She reflects back on her career and shares how she developed the know-how now to show up as her authentic self in the workplace. Is it clear that2 years ago Read more
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Blog postSarah Brown went from International PR Manager for E&J Gallo Wines to developing her own organic skincare line overnight. She had a bad skin condition flare up, got embarrassed in a meeting and knew she needed to create a solution, enter Pai Skincare. I love that she said, “I’ve failed more times than I succeeded.”2 years ago Read more
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Blog postA quick chat with Ahyiana about the new social media app, Clubhouse, and her experience with it, what therapy made her realize and being easy.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postRenae Bluitt is a New York-based digital content creator, branding expert and filmmaker who is the Executive Producer of the documentary, “She Did That,” which is currently streaming on Netflix in the U.S and internationally. She let us in on how she transitioned from blogging to film, how she landed a Netflix distribution deal, and what it took for her to finally allow herself to focus only on filmmaking. We dig in to all the specifics so make sure you’re listening close!
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Blog postMinda Harts talks us through losing pieces of herself after racial trauma in the workplace, finding her voice so that she can be a voice for others, pushing herself out of her comfort zone, her morning routine and so much more. She is a fellow podcaster, professor and author of the book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postRenee Cohen is a financial strategist who had her SPQ from working in sports and now we all benefit from her drive to help us understand and navigate our money better. We dig into planning, taking control and mindset among so much more!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postChristina Rice does not shy away from sharing anything with us and we love it! From how she landed six-figure sponsors for a new business to how she learned to pivot in business before it is required, we dig into it all. She is currently the Chief Experience Officer of OMNoire as well as a serial entrepreneur, health and wellness influencer, and certified yoga instructor.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postChatting with Maxie McCoy this week about what to do when “find your passion” advice is not working, navigating the what’s next after reaching a big goal, how she became the facilitator of women’s stories and so much more!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postWe’re chatting with Lauren Herring, CEO of IMPACT Group, the largest woman-owned career coaching company supporting over 200 Fortune 500 companies worldwide. She shares how her SPQ came after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and now having significantly advanced in her career she shares the shortcut to finding a new job, resume insight, and gives her thoughts on job searching in a Pandemic as well as among racial tensions. Are your emotions affecting your job search?2 years ago Read more
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Blog postElle Wang is the innovator behind the maternity wear company Emilia George, but she also has a Doctorate degree in Public Policy and has built a successful career as a Partnerships Advisor in International development. She shares the highs and the challenges of of starting a project from scratch plus so much more. https://emiliageorgeofficial.com/2 years ago Read more
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Blog postHost, Ahyiana Angel, shares what she's been up to behind the scenes, the thing that makes her have imposter syndrome, and what's coming for the SPQ podcast.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postLisa Ma and Camille Vargas are co-founders making space for future leaders and mentors in the tech industry with W++, a womxn in tech mentorship program coaching members on taking action to reclaim their careers. They share SO many practical tips and insights to navigate your career growth day-to-day.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postThis week we’re chatting with Terra Winston, an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, executive coach, and Principal of inTerract Consulting with 20 years of business consulting experience, an MBA from Stanford, and coaching certification from CTI. A life-long learner, Terra walks us through figuring out your triggers, the role fear plays in our next steps, and how introverts can get ahead. She touches on the idea of how being in service of others can help you get ahead as well as how to leverag2 years ago Read more
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Blog postOn this episode of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, host Ahyiana Angel chats with Christine Michel Carter who is a Global Marketing Strategist as well as an expert on all things Millennial moms. Christine is a former full-time entrepreneur who has since transitioned back to the corporate world creating a fulfilling career that serves her lifestyle. In addition, she is a regular contributor to forbes.com and the Huffington Post. In this insightful conversation, you’ll find out what it takes to2 years ago Read more
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Blog postLiane Membis is a Web Developer at L'Oreal and she LOVES her job! She is also the Founder of BAUCE, a passion-filled business, so we’re chatting with her about the creation of BAUCE, juggling a full-time career, getting outside investment, teaching herself how to code for her passion project which helped her land the gig at L’Oreal and so much more!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postOn this episode we hear from RaVal Davis, an actress, host, and body-positive advocate who transitioned from a career in digital music marketing.
What we’re talking about:
Early days of working in the magazine and music industry
Walking on fire with Tony Robbins
How Orange is the New Black inspired her
The key question from her therapist that changed the game for her2 years ago Read more -
Blog postA quick solo episode with Ahyiana sharing her thoughts on rooting for yourself.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postThis week we’re talking about virtual job hunting and interviewing during the COVID19 with Dominique B. Fluker, Content Manager at Glassdoor, and Lauren McGoodwin, founder and CEO of Career Contessa.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postAhyiana chats about racing to the finish line and shares her thoughts on the comparison game in life as well as how she tries to avoid it but still stay competitive.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postWe're discussing the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and how to work through it with psychologist Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin2 years ago Read more
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Blog postDo you know what emotional tax is and how it could be impacting your daily life? Let's get into part three.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postDo you know what emotional tax is and how it could be impacting your daily life? Let's get into part two.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postAn impromptu chat with Brittney Oliver and Kandia Johnson about the current state of our world as creators, those in the job market and so much more. If you're at home and tired of thinking of meals use Brittney's Hellofresh hook up Hellofresh.com code: 2x2BNA039 OR 100BNA0392 years ago Read more
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Blog postDo you know what emotional tax is and how it could be impacting your daily life? Let's get into some facts that can help us navigate emotional tax.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postHey girl, hey! Let's chat. It's time for a real talk check-in with host Ahyiana Angel. Among other things she chats about knowing that it's not about perfection it's about the process.2 years ago Read more
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Blog postWe're chatting with the resilient and determined Melissa Butler, the Founder and CEO of The Lip Bar. She shares how her personal growth and interests led to a career change. We talk about not being prepared for business growth, knowing what to do with investment money and so much more!2 years ago Read more
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Blog postCultureCon (produced by The Creative Collective NYC) took New York and the creative community by storm and we’re talking to the woman behind the vision, Imani Ellis. We’re tapping into her skill to manage, delegate and execute a vision because she still has a 9-5 as a Communications Director at Bravo and Oxygen Media where she oversees press strategy for various series, including The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Imani shares things she learned in business and how she has tweaked her mindset to b3 years ago Read more
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Blog postChristina Tapper is the Deputy Editor at ZORA magazine at Medium. She talks us through her journey starting in journalism working at places like People magazine and making plans for her career that would allow her to own her power! Listen in ASAP because you don’t want to miss her 3W system to help with decision making in your career.3 years ago Read more
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Blog postWe're chatting with Monica Stevens better known as MoKnowsHair about her career journey, how she developed her own signature line with Sally Beauty and what it took as a businesswoman to get to this point in her career.3 years ago Read more
Titles By Ahyiana Angel
When you look inside a man’s heart you may not find what you expect. Three cities, two self-absorbed suitors, and a passionate romantic all seemingly living worlds apart, yet somehow they are deeply drawn to the same woman. The anticipation of a genuine heart that could unconditionally care for her, kept the leading lady of Preseason Love—Scottie—holding out hope for Ivan, Kari, or Byron to one day be the man of her dreams. But a simultaneous look at their lives, beyond Scottie, uncovers damaged souls hiding behind professional exteriors.
While Scottie was in Preseason Love fighting her internal struggle with lust and love, secrets are revealed as to who may have been facing a similar battle. The ambitious playboy, Ivan, is consistently blinded by his own needs. Meanwhile, Kari’s childhood scars feed his insecurity and overwhelm his heart. The ever competitive professional ball player Byron, never fails to refrain from letting his emotions get the best of him. What are these men willing to do to keep Scottie in their lives? Would she desire their love if she knew the whole story?
Before you embark on a journey as an entrepreneur, you rarely consider the emotional trials that are sure to come, specifically: the Optimistic Phase, the Cautious Phase, the Discouraged Phase, and the Enthusiastic Phase. Finally, a book that provides you with a year’s supply of encouragement to accompany the four phases of entrepreneurship, including plenty of absolutely tweetable and Instagrammable quotes.
It’s often hard to explain your plans, express your frustrations, or share your dreams with family and friends. We get it, that’s why each entry was inspired by the rollercoaster ride that is an entrepreneur’s lifestyle. Whether you’re on a high basking in your success, or daydreaming of what you would do if you could just escape your nine-to-five, these carefully crafted pages are filled with words that speak to the ambitions of each and every side-hustler and the aspirations of every entrepreneur. It will help you reenergize the confidence you need to develop a strategy, execute a game plan, and be bold enough to sell yourself or your product to potential followers and fans.
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Scottie is a sassy risk taker who is not quite ready to deal with the pain of a failed relationship. On a whim, she uproots her life as an entertainment publicist in Los Angeles to move to New York City. Instead of attacking her relationship issues with the same determination that she uses in her professional career, she blocks out her unresolved emotions and starts a steamy romance with a handsome publicist named Kari.
When Scottie lands a highly coveted publicist position with The League, her unresolved relationship issues creep to the surface. Surrounded by sexy professional athletes, Scottie ignores Kari’s insecurities and allows herself to be lured in by the thrill of a weekend trip in the arms of a millionaire and star athlete.
But when things go awry and Scottie runs back to the loving arms of Kari, she’s hit with a numbing reality: Kari has secrets of his own, and Scottie isn’t the only one at fault. Before long, she is back in where she started, crushed and abandoned. Only now, she’s truly ready to be loved. So whose arms will she end up in—and what will be her final play in this crazy game of love?