Colleen and Kristine sit down with Emmy Award-winning producer, journalist, and author Shirley Neal to explore careers, creativity, and the power of perseverance.

🌍 Shirley shares her journey from TV writing and production to authoring her debut book, Afrocentric Style: A Celebration of Blackness & Identity in Pop Culture. The discussion dives into:
✨ Navigating career challenges and following your intuition
✨ The significance of travel in shaping career decisions
✨ Staying current in your field and adapting to change

📖 Shirley also gives an inside look into her new book, a stunning exploration of Black identity and culture through pop culture moments, memes, and memories.

🎧 Tune in for career insights, pop culture wisdom, and Shirley’s inspiring advice for aspiring professionals.

Connect with Shirley:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-neal/

https://afrocentricstyle.net/

https://shirleyneal.com/

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Connect and learn more from Kristine at https://www.kristinethody.com and on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinethody
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