Empowering Transformational Leaders: Celebrating and Supporting Positively Powerful Women

In this inspiring episode of 'Seasoned Women, Serious Business,' host Isabel Alexander is joined by Jackie Wszalek and Dr. Joel P. Martin. They discuss the impactful journey of the Positively Powerful Women Education Summit and Awards, celebrating women who make significant contributions to their communities. Emphasizing the importance of smashing stereotypes and the transformative power of collective wisdom, the conversation explores personal growth, overcoming limiting beliefs, and building supportive networks.

They share personal anecdotes, reflecting on Dr. Joel's book 'Positively Powerful Women's Way,' and outline plans for future collaborations, including a book signing and retirement party. The episode concludes with gratitude, mutual admiration, and a motivational call for listeners to thrive and live their legacy. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe, share, and engage with the show's content.

00:00 Welcome to Seasoned Women, Serious Business

01:41 Meet Our Guests: Jackie Wszalek and Dr. Joel P. Martin

02:36 The Positively Powerful Women Education Summit

05:02 The Journey of Transformational Leadership

07:59 Celebrating Women and Their Achievements

11:17 Global Reach and Personal Growth

16:42 Transformation and Mindset

19:18 Smashing Stereotypes: Personal Stories

20:12 Introducing 'The Positively Powerful Women's Way'

21:27 The Journey of Writing and Publishing

21:56 Empowerment Through Self-Belief

24:08 Creating a Supportive Network

26:31 Transformation is a Continuous Journey

29:50 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

31:55 Conclusion and Call to Action

Biography

Dr. Joel (JP) Martin, President of Triad West Inc. and Founder of the Positively Powerful Education Summit and Woman Awards, is an author, training designer, facilitator, and executive coach with over 30 years of experience as a Transformational Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist.

Dr. Martin's commitment to developing successful leaders, aligned teams, and empowered women executives has led her to engagements before Fortune 500 corporations, educational institutions, and business owners in 13 countries and across the US.

She has earned a Ph.D. in Communications and a Master's in Psychology, admission as a Wharton Fellow of Wharton Business School, and membership on the Forbes Coaching Council. She is a member of the African American Women's Giving and Empowerment Circle and launched the 501c3 Positively Powerful Business and Community Development Organization (PPBCD) in January 2024.

Dr. Martin, a recognized figure in her field, has appeared on the Today Show, ABC's Sonoran Living, the NY Times, Black Enterprise, Essence (cover and feature), and Fortune. Previously, she owned and operated a full-service advertising agency specializing in multicultural communications.

A native New Yorker, who loves the “work” that she does and refuses to even consider retiring, now lives in Scottsdale, AZ, with her husband, Bob, a fine artist and oil painter from the Bronx. They are the proud parents of their daughter Cybel Martin, one of the few women who are members of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC).

City: Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Web address: https://positivelypowerful.com/Insights/

Email address: jpmartin@triadwest.com

Instagram Handle: @pospowjp

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjpmartin/