Demi Vitkute

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Living in Limbo

Students from abroad are facing an almost impossible quandary: return home after years in America to see loved ones and risk never being allowed to come back to school, or stay put. Demi Vitkute spoke with several facing this dilemma, and the fear engendered by the Trump administration.- MSSrividya Narayanan hasn’t been home to India in over two and a half years. She missed her sister’s wedding. And if her parents were to get sick, she said, she wouldn’t go back either because the risk of not be...
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Japanese Cafe Hires Paralyzed People to Control Robot Servers So They Have an Income

In a remarkable initiative, a cafe in Tokyo, Japan, is breaking new ground by empowering paralyzed individuals to earn an income and enhance their interactions with the world. How? They are remotely controlling robot waiters. Approximately ten people with diverse mobility-limiting conditions are at the helm of robot servers at the Dawn Ver cafe, each earning 1000 yen ($7.66) per hour – the standard rate for waiting staff in Japan.
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Belgian PM: EU Nearing Russian Diamond Ban

Western nations are on the cusp of implementing a ban on Russian diamonds in countries already imposing sanctions on Kremlin assets, according to Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo. This move, which aims to curtail a significant revenue source for Vladimir Putin’s Ukraine conflict, is the culmination of a year-long effort by the European Union and G7 countries to establish a reliable system for tracking Russian diamonds.
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Joye Speight, Virtue Events: Connecting Your Mastery to Your Legacy

Connecting Your Mastery to Your Legacy with Joye Speight of Virtue Events The premiere episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones features Joye Speight, owner and chief event designer of Virtue Events. Joye has been working in the hospitality industry for 25 years planning events from New York to South Florida. She has created one of the most highly sought-after minority women-owned event production companies in North Carolina, Virtue Events, and has been voted “best event planner” for nine ye
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Actress/Writer Imani Vaugh-Jones: Dreams That Change

Actress and Writer Imani Vaugh-Jones On Dreams That Change The second episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones features an extraordinary actress and writer, Imani Vaugh-Jones, who currently stars as Zayla on NBC’s latest drama, Ordinary Joe. Recently, Imani’s 10-minute digital play A Single F*cking Retweet was produced by Purdue University and showcased as part of Coalescence Theatre's 2021 Black Lives Black Words festival. The screenplay for her thriller Valencia has been cleaning up on th
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Marisa Nelson: Legal Protections for Marginalized Communities

In the third episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, Estate Lawyer Marisa Nelson discusses access to legal services for all, legal protections for marginalized communities, the importance of estate planning, and incorporating your strengths into your work. Marisa Nelson is a wills, trusts, and probate lawyer licensed to practice in California. When she became a lawyer in 2011, she watched families argue over who would manage and inherit the money and who would take care of the kids and gra
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Marshella Pounds: Becoming a Micro-Preemie Mom

Marshella Pounds Shares Her Story of Being a Micro-Preemie Mom In the fourth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, HR Professional Marshella Pounds shares her story as the mother of a micro-preemie born at 26 weeks and gives hope to other mothers who may have a similar experience. While Marshella Pounds was on a business trip, already in her second trimester of pregnancy, she received a call from her doctor asking her to repeat a blood test because the results from the first one were co
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Angela Matthews, Happy Investor Method: Accessible Investing for All

Entrepreneur Angela Matthews On How To Invest Happily In the fifth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Angela Matthews, the founder of Happy Investor Method. Angela's mission is to make wealth investment accessible to everyone. Angela Matthews, aka “The Goddess of Wealth,” is the founder of Happy Investor Method. Her goal is to make investing accessible and fun for all. As an experienced investor, investment trainer, and conference speaker, she has conducted workshops, sem
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Marcia Layton Turner, Ghostwriter: You're Undercharging!

In the sixth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet business ghostwriter Marcia Layton Turner. Marcia shares her journey into writing and learning how to charge what she's worth. Marcia Layton Turner is an award-winning ghostwriter, who has written more than 50 nonfiction books, mainly about business and real estate. When she’s not ghostwriting books for clients, she writes for magazines like Inc., Entrepreneur, Businessweek, Black Enterprise, Realtor, Chief Content Officer, W
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Monèt Noelle Marshall, Artist: Freedom is Quiet

In the seventh episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet artist, cultural organizer, and consultant Monèt Noelle Marshall. Monèt shares how she learned to say no and the meaning of abundance. Monèt Noelle Marshall is an artist, cultural organizer, and consultant. Monèt is the Founding Artistic Director of MOJOAA Performing Arts Company. She centers Black trans, queer folks, and women in her work and defines her artistic practice as “rehearsal for the relationship.” Mon​ét’s work
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Areli Barrera-Grodski: Uplifting and Diversifying the Coffee Industry

Coffee Business Owner Areli Barrera-Grodski On Uplifting and Diversifying the Industry The eighth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones features Areli Barrera Grodski, co-owner of popular coffee shops Cocoa Cinnamon and Little Waves coffee in Durham, North Carolina. Areli does more than just sell drinks with her Latina-led and women-forward coffee business. She wants to uplift and diversify the coffee industry with her heart-driven business approach. Areli immigrated to the U.S. with he
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Karla Montalvan, Tamdem Studio: Creating a Life that Inspires You

‘People en Español’ Columnist Karla Montalvan on Creating a Life That Inspires You In the ninth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Karla Montalvan, People en Español columnist and co-founder of Tamdem Studio. Karla shares her entrepreneurial journey and how making hard choices paid off in the end. Karla Montalvan, a world traveler, and Cuban turned American immigrant is a columnist for People en Español’s vertical Chica. She is also the Strategy and Editorial Director at
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Beth Carr, Fortified Branding:

CEO of Fortified Branding Beth Carr: “What Makes Us Different is Our Magic” In the tenth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Beth Carr, CEO of Fortified Branding. Beth helps companies solidify their core brand and found success in helping them pivot during the pandemic. Beth Carr is the CEO of Fortified Branding and a Certified StoryBrand Guide. With over 17 years of experience, she applies her expertise to building brands and marketing systems for her clients. From Fortun
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Keia Miller: A Breast Cancer Previvor Journey

In the eleventh episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Keia Miller, Counsel with the Department of Veterans Affairs and certified Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator. She opens up about her journey as a breast cancer previvor. Keia Miller had given her doctors the same family history for 10 years, but even though there was a history of cancer on both sides of her family, no one ever suggested doing genetic testing. That changed when she was assigned a new doctor wh
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Liana Rebollo: Negotiating in Corporate America

Liana Rebollo On Negotiating at Work In Corporate America In the twelfth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Liana Rebollo, Senior Counsel of Corporate Governance and Securities at Wells Fargo. Liana shares her experience learning to negotiate for herself in the corporate world. As an immigrant, Liana Rebollo was given two choices by her family–either to become a doctor or a lawyer. She chose the latter. It’s a tale as old as time for many children of immigrants. Liana wa
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Crystal Taylor: Launching 'Get Happy' to Heal Herself and Others

Crystal Taylor On Launching ‘Get Happy’ To Heal Herself And Others In the thirteenth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Crystal Taylor, Founder of Get Happy, a non-profit focused on restoring the quality of life of people of color through wellness, education, and community engagement. Crystal is a founder of many organizations, including The Underground Collective, Beats n Bars Festival, Black Farmers Market, and, most recently, Get Happy nonprofit. Get Happy works to res
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Candy Carver: Dealing Joy Through Visual Arts

In the fourteenth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Candy Carver, a visual artist in Durham, North Carolina focused on creating intentional joy through her art. Visual artist Candy Carver is a North Carolina native, who spent her formative years in Elkhart, Indiana, where she developed her abstract creativity, working primarily with acrylic and various surfaces from canvas to vinyl to buildings. She creates vibrant texture pieces that touch the soul and inspire viewers. H
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Beth Lakretz: True Inclusion In Schools

In the fifteenth episode of Hey Awesome Girl with Tivi Jones, you’ll meet Founder & President of Lakretz Creative Services Beth Lakretz, who has dedicated her career to inclusive education. At the age of 13, Beth Lakretz read a book called “Son Rise: The Miracle Continues,” a true story about a father who was learning how to communicate with his son diagnosed with autism. This story captivated the young Beth so much, that she decided to become a social worker and work with kids with autism. La
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