In Episode 6 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, The Tech Evangelist welcomes Katurah A. Bryant, an accomplished clinician, author, and mental health leader whose work bridges trauma recovery, leadership, and personal transformation.

Katurah A. Bryant brings extensive experience in substance abuse treatment, psychiatric triage and evaluation, and individual and group therapy. She holds multiple credentials, including RN, LMFT, LADC, CCS, NADA-RT, and CAGCS, with deep expertise in clinical supervision, administrative leadership, and organizational development.

She is the author and creator of The ZOLA Experience and The ZOLA Method, a powerful framework designed to help individuals process loss, trauma, and grief while moving toward recovery and resilience. Her work has supported individuals navigating life transitions, emotional disruption, leadership pressure, and personal reinvention.

As CEO and Founding Partner of Multicultural Perspective in Assessment, Consultation, and Training (MPACT) since 1993, Katurah has developed and facilitated training in diversity, substance abuse, trauma, grief, management development, leadership, and team building. Her work, The ZOLA Experience, was recognized with a United Nations Permanent Record Statement in 2023.

She is also the author of:

• The ZOLA Experience: A Journey of Recovery From Loss
• The ZOLA Experience Journal: Journey For Life
• Contributor to the anthology Second Chances: From Surviving to Thriving

In this episode, we explore:

• Processing loss and trauma while maintaining leadership responsibilities
• Mental health and resilience for entrepreneurs and professionals
• Grief as a catalyst for growth and clarity
• The connection between healing and sustainable success
• Moving from survival mode into purpose-driven thriving

This conversation is especially relevant for women leaders and entrepreneurs navigating personal loss, emotional transitions, burnout, or reinvention. It is a reminder that healing is not separate from leadership—it strengthens it.

Connect with Katurah Bryant at thezolaexperience.org.

Connect with the Host at https://sabrinalowery.com

In Episode 5 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes Naye Liggines, Founder of the Naye Liggines Agency and a powerful voice at the intersection of faith, execution, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.

Known as The Gem Droppa, Naye Liggines is a faith-driven author, speaker, and Execution Strategist who helps entrepreneurs, creatives, and visionaries stop shrinking, second-guessing, and delaying obedience—and instead show up fully as who they were called to be. Based in Atlanta, her work focuses on helping people gain clarity, confidence, and execution strategy so their ideas and callings move from intention to action.

In this episode, Naye shares how faith, identity, and disciplined execution work together to build businesses and lives rooted in alignment rather than pressure or performance. She discusses what it really means to trust God in the building process, how to stop hiding parts of yourself, and how to move forward with boldness and clarity.

Naye is the host of Elevation Talks with Naye Liggines, where she leads real conversations about faith, life, leadership, and purpose. She is also the author of Finding Your Exit Door and Mentality Makeover, continuing her mission to help people break mental barriers and walk confidently in their assignment.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Faith-driven entrepreneurship and leadership

• Moving from intention to execution

• Building without shrinking or self-doubt

• Identity, alignment, and obedience in business

• Turning vision into reality with clarity and confidence

This episode is for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to stop waiting, trust God fully, and build what they have been called to build—with courage, discipline, and purpose.

Connect with Naye Liggines at nayeliggines.setmore.com.

Connect with the Host, Sabrina Lowery at https://sabrinalowery.com.

G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends – Episode 4

In Episode 4 of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery is joined by Ava C. Ivy, Founder and CEO of AI Promptly Hired, LLC, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on technology, entrepreneurship, and the future of work in the age of AI.

Ava C. Ivy is a workforce strategist, author, and sought-after speaker redefining how organizations responsibly access, govern, and scale artificial intelligence and machine learning talent. As the leader of a veteran-led company, she helps organizations adopt AI without burnout, ethical shortcuts, or the loss of human accountability.

In this episode, Ava shares insights from her work and her books, The AI Gold Rush and The Last Job on Earth, while unpacking what leaders and entrepreneurs need to understand right now about AI, workforce strategy, and sustainable growth. She also introduces her Human-Centered AI Workforce Strategy™ Framework, designed to help organizations scale innovation while protecting leadership integrity and long-term legacy.

An alumna of the Milestone Circles program through the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and the host of the upcoming podcast The AI Gold Rush, Ava brings a grounded, practical perspective to navigating AI as a business owner, leader, and entrepreneur.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Technology and entrepreneurship in the AI economy

• Responsible and ethical AI adoption

• Workforce strategy and leadership accountability

• Scaling innovation without burnout

• Building legacy while embracing emerging technologies

This episode is part of Black History Month programming, highlighting African American women leading innovation and shaping the future of entrepreneurship and technology.

Episode 4 originally aired live on Tuesday, February 10, at 7:30 PM EST.

Learn more about the host at https://sabrinalowery.com

In this episode of G.E.E.K. Talk with Sabrina Lowery & Friends, host Sabrina Lowery welcomes Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter, PhD, for a powerful and necessary conversation on wellness for entrepreneurs, women’s leadership, and navigating life and business transitions.

Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter is a United Nations Peace Ambassador, global wellness strategist, and author of Shattered Silence: Navigating Workplace Trauma and Thriving. With more than 17 years of experience in healthcare and organizational culture, she works with individuals and organizations facing burnout, toxic work environments, major life transitions, and midlife wellness challenges, including peri- and menopause.

In this episode, we explore how women entrepreneurs and leaders can build success without sacrificing their health, identity, or well-being. Dr. Peel Hunter shares trauma-informed insights on healing while leading, redefining productivity, and creating sustainable approaches to entrepreneurship and leadership at every stage of life—from early-career professionals to seasoned leaders navigating reinvention.

As the Founder of The Heal Well Collective and Co-Founder of GlobalWell Xchange, Dr. Peel Hunter is redefining personal and workplace wellness by integrating trauma-informed care, leadership strategy, and AI-driven wellness tools. Her work helps people recover from disruption and design healthier, more sustainable ways of living and working.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Wellness as a leadership strategy for entrepreneurs
  

• Burnout, workplace trauma, and recovery
  

• Navigating life and business transitions
  

• Midlife wellness, peri-menopause, and leadership
  

• Building success that supports long-term health and legacy
  

  This episode is essential listening for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to redefine success, protect their well-being, and lead with intention.

Learn more about Dr. Daniela Peel Hunter at www.thehealwellcollective.com.

Learn more about the Host, Sabrina Lowery, The Tech Evangelist, at https://sabrinalowery.com.

In Episode 2 of G.E.E.K. Talk Podcast, host Sabrina Lowery talks with Joi A. Pearson—entrepreneur, photographer, media personality, and CEO of four businesses—for an insightful conversation on creativity, branding, and building legacy through entrepreneurship.

Joi A. Pearson, a Hampton, VA native and Hampton University marketing graduate, shares her journey from corporate and studio photography to becoming the creator of the JoiStik® live-streaming tool and founder of Red Eagle Books. Certified in Women’s Entrepreneurship by Cornell, a certified Minority Business Enterprise, and a recipient of The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Joi offers practical wisdom on turning creative talent into sustainable, profitable ventures.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Building multiple businesses as a creative entrepreneur

• Branding with intention and authenticity

• Leveraging media and technology to scale impact

• Turning talent into long-term income and legacy

• The vision behind The Pearson Academy and empowering the next generation of creatives

This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, creatives, and business leaders who are ready to move beyond hustle and build something that lasts.

Watch the full video episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNxcGmMmNm8

Learn more about Joi A. Pearson: https://www.itsjoi.com
Learn more about the host, Sabrina Lowery: https://sabrinalowery.com

Giving Entrepreneurs Expert Knowledge

G.E.E.K. Talk is a leadership and entrepreneurship podcast for women entrepreneurs, women in leadership, creatives, and professionals who are building businesses, careers, and legacies in today’s digital world.

Hosted by Sabrina Lowery, known as The Tech Evangelist, this show delivers expert conversations at the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, technology, community, lifestyle, and real estate. Each episode features accomplished women leaders, innovators, executives, educators, and best-selling authors who share real-world strategies, lessons learned, and insights you can apply immediately.

G.E.E.K. Talk is created for women who understand that success is not just about access—it’s about impact, inclusion, and community buy-in. We explore how women lead, how they build support systems, and how they create space for others while growing profitable, purpose-driven ventures.

🎧 What you’ll hear on G.E.E.K. Talk:

• Practical guidance for women entrepreneurs and business owners

• Leadership development and executive insight

• Women in technology, real estate, and non-traditional industries

• Community building, collaboration, and inclusion

• Legacy, mindset, and sustainable success strategies

Whether you are launching your first business, scaling an existing brand, navigating leadership, or redefining success on your own terms, G.E.E.K. Talk gives you the expert knowledge and conversations you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.

🎙️ Hosted by Sabrina Lowery
Learn more: https://sabrinalowery.com

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