In this powerful episode of Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Proud, Dr. Shannon Whittington sits down with Dr. Donna Smith Bellinger, a sales strategist and business mentor whose journey is rooted in resilience, faith, and grit.

From being disowned as a young mother with nothing but $90 to becoming a top-performing sales leader and entrepreneur, Donna shares how she built confidence, mastered relationship-driven sales, and learned to manage her own economy—no matter the circumstances. She breaks down why sales isn’t about manipulation, how mindset and financial literacy shape freedom, and what it really means to know your value and walk away when it’s not honored.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating career transitions, financial uncertainty, or personal reinvention—and for those ready to turn survival into strategy and purpose into profit.

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In this episode of Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Proud., Dr. Shannon Whittington sits down with leadership expert and founder of Aligned at Work, Laurie Battaglia, for an honest conversation about gender, power, belonging, and finding the courage to stop shrinking yourself. Laurie shares her journey as a trailblazer in banking and corporate leadership, the cost of telling the truth in systems not built for women, and why reclaiming your voice is essential for personal and professional fulfillment. This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership rooted in authenticity, integrity, and human connection creates lasting impact—at any stage of life.

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In this episode of Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Proud, international speaker and emotional intelligence expert Christopher Salem shares his deeply personal journey from feeling invisible, struggling with addiction, and searching for validation, to reclaiming his voice and living authentically. Christopher opens up about the pivotal moments that transformed his life, including reconnecting with himself after years of seeking approval from others.

He shares powerful insights on how to heal self-worth, find your voice from the inside out, and create a sense of belonging in your life and career. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, silenced, or unsure of where you fit in, this episode offers guidance, inspiration, and actionable wisdom to start showing up unapologetically as your true self.

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