Episodes

Laura Gassner Otting is joining Lolita on this episode to talk being limitless.  Not only is she a #2 Best Selling Author by way of The Washington Post, but she is also a power speaker, author and a sought-after, power woman within organizations.

This episode is for all of my purpose-driven trailblazers.  Do we suffer, while still holding a badge of honor?  or Do youflow with the expectation to lead with integrity, power and being?  Meet Stacy Raske, speaker, author, podcaster, Iraq veteran, inFLOWential activator, and TV peresonality, Stacy has joined Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Podcast to chat with Lolita about standing on your foundation, being a leader who serves through leadership, leaping over blocks we see as leaders and the notion of being, not simply doing.  Lean in, as Stacy and Lolita leave you with tips and strategies to consider, as you become an inFLOWential leader.

This week, we have power speaker, author, business owner, marketing and sales guru, Kim Walsh Phillips, who grew her community from 32 followers to over 11K in less than 1 year. In this episode, we talk power, influence, marketing and the pitfalls of sales. Lean in, as we leave you with nuggets to challenge your thinking, celebrate the greatness of who you are and then have juicy conversations with you and my facebook, LI and Youtube communities. Come on in the room and let's connect with Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations with Lolita E. Walker. The Breakdown: Minute 0.26 - Welcome Minute 0.54 - Introduction of Kim Walsh Phillips Minute 1.06 - Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations - The Overview Minute 7.05 - Who is Kim's Ideal client + Associated myths Minute 9.35 - Making More Time for You Minute 11.08 - Lolita gives 5 Considerations on how to Lean into Your POWER Minute 20.36 - Imposter Syndrome Minute 23.14 - Car Salesman Sales Tactics Minute 23.58 - The M.O.M. Model Minute 31.50 …

This week, we have power speaker, author, business owner, marketing and sales guru, Kim Walsh Phillips, who grew her community from 32 followers to over 11K in less than 1 year. In this episode, we talk power, influence, marketing and the pitfalls of sales. Lean in, as we leave you with nuggets to challenge your thinking, celebrate the greatness of who you are and then have juicy conversations with you and my facebook, LI and Youtube communities. Come on in the room and let's connect with Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations with Lolita E. Walker.

"We all have the ability to make someon's life better and to serve." This was only one of the quotes from David Spisak in this episode of how to use your uncommon to power you.   Have you ever felt uncommon but leaned more into the common to power you?  David challenges that theory, as he talks everything from his strengths vs superpowers, thinking differently, optimizing your income, and his soul goal to "empty his head before he is dead."

Ramon Ray, power entrepreneur, small business magician and expert, entertainer, and keynote speaker joins Lolita and her audience to talk how to be the Celebrity CEO of your personal and professional brands.  So what is a "celebrity CEO" and how do you become one?  Great question.  Not only is it the name of one of Ramon's book's, but it is a philosophy that will challenge your thinking and shift you to a renewed state of being.  Tap in as Lolita and Ramon leave you with 5 considerations to BRAND you, a few laughs and so much more.  From the man who launched four companies, sold two, authored multiple books and brings a smile to anyone's face, he is CONFIDENT that he is a Celebrity CEO and believes that you are too.  Let's enjoy a bit of coaching, cocktails & conversations with Mr. Ramon Ray.

Tara L. Paige (aka The Patio Chic) joins Lolita for a fun and exciting conversation on community and how to navigate, what can sometimes feel like chaos amongst a crowd of many. Who is in your community? How are you building community? Tara grew her Facebook group from - to over 233,000 members and of course that came with ups and downs. In this conversation, EVERYTHING is on the table. From leadership to inclusiveness to helping/nudging/exiting people immdiately out of your space, to redefining what your most be free space is, there is nothing short of information and laughs in this episode. Grab your pen and pad for some good ole fashioned coaching, cocktails & conversations.

Quinn Conyers joins me today and raises the roof when it comes to the power of amplification.  She is a power speaker and prides herself on transforming average experiences into epic events as an Emcee.  She broadasts the brilliance of Black Women in business and leaves nothing short of power around the Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Kitchen Table today. From being vulnerable to debunking 3 speaking myths to leaning into 7 considerations to amplify your voice today, this is a power episode that you do not want to miss! IF YOU LOVED THE SHOW, DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE YOUR 5 STAR REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS! I'D LOVE TO READ IT ON AN UPCOMING EPISODE.

Tamra Andress is helping us activate our purpose and lean into fitting faith within our business.  So many struggle with how or whether to walk a fine line. On today's episode, Christian Business Coach, Podcaster - ranked in top 1% in spiritual & busines globally,  & Best-Selling Author, Tamra Andress, leaves us with nothing short of power. It's time to stand up and Tamra helps with "how." Through her story, we have a great conversation surrounding 5 Strategies for you to consider when standing on your core values of faith.

In this episode, almost 19-years young Layla Quick, also known as the OMG Girl joins us with her mother, Mrs. Melita Quick.  She is the CEO of OMG Lemonade, Pitch princess, 1st place PGA pitch competition winner and motivational speaker, who started the brand OMG Lemonade with only $20 and expanding into a 6-figure company within the 1st year. Not only do we meet Layla, but we are also joined by her mother, who inspired her to become a successful entrepreneur and now the 1st place youngest African American company to ever exhibit at the PGA merchandise show in Orlando, Florida.  For a daughter who did not like school and wasn’t interested in extra curricular activities, mom had quite the feat.  Listen in as we have a few smiles, lots of laughs and leave you with 6 considerations of how each of you can LEAN IN today!  The affirmation that Layla left us wih today is "I am confidence.  I am boldness."  May you walk in your confidence and boldness today and grab a few nuggets from t…

Retired 2x SuperBowl Champ, Tyrone Poole, played 13 seasons as a cornerback in the NFL and is joining Lolita to chat how to navigate the seasons of your life.  They talk through 5 considerations  to leave you with, have a ton of laughs, and drop other tidbits along the way.

I am so excited to welcome Kris Orticello (Actress, Media Mogul & Expert) & Molly Dare (PR Expert, Podcaster, & Media Personality) to the Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations Podcast with Lolita E. Walker. Today, we are chatting all things media and how it can help grow you and help grow your business.

IT IS SEASON 3 & A POWER OPENER WITH BRIAN HESS, Successful Entrepreneur, Mentor, Investor, Sales Expert and so much more.  He leaves us with some power nuggests to get us on way when it comes to truly constructing your journey of entreprenenurship.  I also dig in a bit to leave you with 4 Pillars, according to Lolita E. Walker. We have lots to celebrate in this episode and here's a super cheers to each of you for rolling with me for 3 seasons!! WOWWWWW!!!

IT'S A THROWBACK OF ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EPISODES - This one was a juicy one!! Who said that the stigmas placed on me will define who I am?  Who said that I (or you) must walk, talk, & behave in the stigmas that have been handed down for generations? Not me?  In today's episode, I walk you through 5 strategies of how to dismantle generational stigmas.  I share how to P.O.U.N.D. those stigmas, while also bringing yourself to the carpet.  It's time to challenge ourselves with the stigmas that we are knowingly or unknowingly perpetuating and passing down and around.  Whew!! This episode is a good one!  The affirmation that kicks us off is I am open , ready, & willing to unlock the endless possibilities within me. Are you?

REWIND!  TO ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE EPISODES! "If I'm smart enough to learn calculus, I'm smart enough to start a business."  Those are the words from guest, Ms. D'Shawn Russell, owner of Southern Elegance Candle Company and very first sponsor of my podcast! WOOHOOO! This is one of those episodes where you leave PUMPED UP! It's a "let me do something different today type of episode," with energy, nuggets, laughs, vulnerability, relatability, & even moments you find yourself saying YES! If you've ever felt stuck in complacency, lost with no direction, felt celebrating wins were showboating or bragging, that folks may be weighing you down, THIS IS FOR YOU! Most of us have been there, thus none of us are alone! As a matter of fact, my hand is raised too. D'Shawn takes us through her journey of being a math teacher turned profitable business owner, & more by simply GETTING CLEAR! Yep..... Listen in and set your intention for this fun and fab episode with our powerful affirmation, "I am wo…

WHAT A POWER EPISODE! Emily Lyons is beyond a 7-8 figure business maker and shaker! She is a thought leader, who is changing the world, one person at a time.  Fierce love is at the base of her foundation and is the core to which she navigates the world.  It's driven by the perspective that has been shaped from the experiences throughout her life.  Sometimes you meet people who touch you and you simply don't know why.  When you listen to Emily's story, you will sit up straight, adjust your crown and remember that you are a warrior!  You are a lion (or lioness)!  Welcome to a taste of her Lyons Den! If your life was a movie, would you say that at the end of it, you bossed up and changed your life?  My guest today has and I am so thrilled to share her with each of you who chose to pull up a chair to my virtual kitchen table for some good ole fashioned Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations. Today, Emily and I talk, asking for help when people turn away, judgement, circumstances, compari…

Dre Baldwin is an author of 29 books, a former NBA player, publisher of over 15,542 pieces of content, a coach and teacher of discipline, confidence and mental toughness.  On this episode, he joins Lolita E. Walker to chat, not only these concepts, but also about leadership, a bit about his journey, tangible take-aways for each of us and his philosophy of how to work on your personal and professional game.  It's a good one ya'll.  I also share 4 considerations of how to get in, stay in and constantly work on your GAME.  REFERENCE EPISODE- Pair this episode with Episode 9 and gain some soul-work on climbing the LEAD Ladder - https://podcast.lolitawalker.com/episode-9-with-mario-scott-1/  EPISODE AFFIRMATION - "I am the leader who fails forward to crush anything that may give he appearance of being a roadblock on my path." Grab your 40-card deck of affirmations at https://www.lolitawalker.com/shop

When Hollywood Actresses join Lolita for comedy and life lessons around turning tragic into magic, it's a combination that you simply don't want to miss.  Far too often, we sit in our tragic moments, but what if the three of us had the power to champion you, as you turn your tragic into magic?  Hmmm, I invite you to listen in. I leave you with 5 considerations of how to do just that.  In this episode, Kelly allows her vulnerability to pour out, as she talks of of her best friend, Lindsay Hawley (https://www.instagram.com/linzhawley).  When Lindsay left this earth, by way of suicide, it was one of Kelly's most tragic moments.  She talks how, even in that extreme low, she saw and experienced magic.  Cat Ce leaves us with nuggets and gems that will power you where you are.  Grab your pen and pad and listen in, as they even chat how a social app has allowed them to partner with a few power players to help others get paid for turning their life story into a movie.  It's amazing how p…

In this special bonus episode, Lolita shares a soon-to-be published, original poem called "Dear Yesterday."  Written with the goal to acknowledge our past, sit in our today and look toward our future, this powerful spoken-word poetry is worth the listen.  Did you know that other spoken-word pieces are throughout Lolita's other podcast episodes?  Hmmm, do you know which ones?  Check it out and consider leaving your response on her IG post for this episode.  https://www.instagram.com/heycoachwalker .

Dr. Tina Opie is a powerhouse, who brings nothing short of a dynamic conversation, to this episode of Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations.  She a strategic management and organizational behavior expert, an award-winning researcher, consultant and Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, to name a few.  As they engage in diverse, equitable and inclusive workspaces, she and Lolita talk everything from allyship, power dynamics, the power of open-ended questions, goals, challenging the status quo, culture and so much more.  They even tap into perimenopause.  Pull up a seat and join Dr. Opie and Lolita at the kitchen table.

Let's talk FOCUS.  In this episode, Lolita chats three situations that knocked atop her head, as a reminder to FOCUS!  She talks distractions, overwhelm and what stands in her way to drive clarity, confidence and commitment.  Be sure to grab your journal at lolitawalker.com/podcast to write down these powerful soul-work exercises that she shares from Stop 7 in her book, "The Intersection of You & Change." Get ready to delve into YOU, as you engage in coaching, cocktails, and conversations on what we can do today.  This episode is just what you need to focus and re-focus on what is important, what you must do, and how you can move forward TODAY.

Whether physical "junk" or the perceived "junk" that we find hidden within us that we carry around for way too long, Vondre Smith of http://www.myatmosfera.com, brings the absolute fire on not only how, at 5 years old, he became an entrepreneur, using the "junk" that other people did not want, but he also shares 3 immediate, “in-your-face” marketing strategies to help us get in the right audiences TODAY! In this episode, Lolita also shares 4 strategies on how to think about "JUNK," with the goal of challenging your thinking to get you moving to your bigger, better and bolder self. When you are ready, so am I! #letsgo.  This episode is soooo good.  Family, business, mindset, self-development, perseverance and perspective are only some of the concepts shared and discussed.  Welcome to Lolita’s kitchen table!

In this episode, Nasir Joachim, Social Media Guru and business owner, talks how riches (your highs in life) to rags (your lows in life) will help you rise (where you want and deserve to be). From living well to being homeless, to standing up for himself and walking proudly into his sexuality, we go all in!! There is something for everyone to relate to in this episode and it will challenge you to leap from the complacency that you may be sitting in right now.  Everything is talked, from versatility, powering your strengths, strategies to feel the power in your rise, perspective, feeling alone, forgiveness, core values, mindset and so much more. Nasir's story will have your mouth wide open and this is only the tip of the iceberg to gauge a renewed perspective

Bobby Del Rio, Canadian Activist, Actor, Play and Screenwriter,  and so much more, is joining Lolita for a bit of Coaching, Cocktails & Conversations on this episode 38.  From the intermission of the pandemic and shifting mindsets to huge wins on the app called Clubhouse, to the flow and impact of standing in your truth, Bobby talks crypto, racism, hierarchy, digital space vs physical space, and that is just the tip of the iceberg.  He leaves us with powerful reminders of "I am even ok if it's a huge, spectacular failure" and "I have to take this opportunity."  Here's the question.  How are we each choosing to narrate the screenplays of our lives? Hmmmm, tap into this episode and even grab a surprise of Lolita sharing one of her unpublished poems called, Dear Unleashed Potential.  Grab your CC&C journal and meet us at the kitchen table.