Leading Ladies - TeQuion Brookins
Summary
TLDRIn this episode of the Leading Ladies podcast, host Susie Seagull interviews Taquan Brookens, a double alumnus of Walsh College with an MBA and Masters of Science in Finance. Taquan shares her journey from a STEM undergraduate background to her passion for business and leadership. She discusses her work experience at McGregor Fund, which sparked her interest in philanthropy and led to her starting a public foundation aimed at increasing diversity in the nonprofit sector. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning personal values with professional missions and the role of business acumen in the nonprofit world. Taquan also talks about her entrepreneurial ventures, including her involvement in the upcoming NFL draft activities in Detroit through her new venture, Motor City Mimosa. The discussion emphasizes the significance of networking, mentorship, and the impact of servant leadership in achieving success and making a difference in the community.
Takeaways
- 🎓 Taquan Brookens is a double alumnus of Walsh College with an MBA and Masters of Science in Finance, following a family tradition of attending the college.
- 🚀 Taquan's career journey began with a STEM undergraduate background, which led to a pursuit of business knowledge to become a well-rounded leader.
- 💼 Early work experience at Flagstar headquarters and McGregor fund exposed Taquan to the business world and philanthropy, respectively, opening doors to new opportunities.
- 🏆 Taquan's leadership role at McGregor fund ignited a passion for diversity in the nonprofit sector, leading to the creation of a public foundation aimed at educating and building a pipeline of black and brown talent in philanthropy.
- 💡 The term 'Philanthropreneur' is used by Taquan to describe the integration of entrepreneurial spirit with philanthropic endeavors.
- 🌟 Walsh College's flexible and hybrid learning models were praised for allowing students to work while pursuing their degrees, a path Taquan also took to advance in her career.
- 📈 Taquan emphasizes the importance of business acumen in the nonprofit sector, highlighting the necessity of financial management for mission sustainability.
- 🧘♀️ Personal alignment with an organization's mission is critical for professional fulfillment and growth, according to Taquan's experience and advice.
- 🤝 The power of networking and surrounding oneself with a supportive tribe is a key theme in Taquan's professional journey, with a focus on being a 'relationship broker' rather than engaging in 'toxic networking'.
- 🏛 Taquan's entrepreneurial ventures, including the launch of Motor City Mimosa, are influenced by her business education and her commitment to community and philanthropy.
- ✊ Handling adversity with integrity and compassion, as well as leading with empathy, are key components of Taquan's leadership style.
Q & A
What educational background does Taquan Brookens have?
-Taquan Brookens is a double Walsh College alum with an MBA and a Master of Science in Finance.
What was Taquan's initial motivation for pursuing a business degree?
-Taquan pursued a business degree to understand how the business world works, as they initially focused on STEM during their undergrad.
How did Taquan's work at the McGregor Fund influence their career?
-Working at the McGregor Fund introduced Taquan to philanthropy and inspired them to start their own public foundation to increase diversity in the nonprofit sector.
What is the term 'Philanthropreneur' and how does it apply to Taquan's work?
-The term 'Philanthropreneur' refers to an entrepreneur who is engaged in philanthropic activities. Taquan uses this term to describe their approach, where their entrepreneurial endeavors are rooted in philanthropy.
How does Taquan's background in business education benefit their work in the nonprofit sector?
-Taquan's business education provides them with the financial acumen necessary to manage the financial aspects of nonprofit organizations effectively, ensuring sustainability and mission fulfillment.
What is the importance of personal alignment with an organization's mission?
-Personal alignment with an organization's mission helps individuals stay engaged and connected to their work, even during challenging times, and contributes to personal growth and job satisfaction.
How does Taquan handle adversity in their career?
-Taquan handles adversity by staying true to their values, making decisions with integrity, and using challenging situations as teachable moments for personal and leadership growth.
Who are some of the people that have influenced Taquan's leadership style?
-Taquan has been influenced by various inspirational people in their sector, including their hiring manager at the McGregor Fund, professional network contacts, and their mother.
What is the concept of 'networking' that Taquan practices?
-Taquan practices a form of networking focused on being a connector for others, aiming to provide opportunities and resources to help others grow and develop their networks.
What exciting projects is Taquan involved in related to the NFL draft in Detroit?
-Taquan is involved in launching a venture called Motor City Mimosa, assisting as an operations manager for catering during the NFL draft week, and planning watch parties and after-parties for draft picks.
How can clients connect with Taquan for business consulting and support?
-Clients can connect with Taquan by visiting their website taquanbens.com or searching for their name online to find contact information.
What are Taquan's future plans in terms of education and professional development?
-Taquan is considering pursuing a doctoral program in the future, once they have their organization and team set up to manage their current responsibilities.
Outlines
🎓 Introduction and Background of Taquán Brookens
In this opening paragraph, host Susie Seagull introduces the podcast episode and welcomes Taquán Brookens, a double alumnus of Walsh College with an MBA and Masters of Science in Finance. Taquán's parents are also alumni, making it a family tradition. The conversation sets the stage to discuss Taquán's business and entrepreneurial background, as well as her current work in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy. The host expresses excitement to delve into Taquán's journey and the impact she's making today.
💼 Business Education and Career Advancement
This paragraph highlights Taquán's decision to pursue a business education while working at the Flag Star headquarters. Despite not having a finance background, she recognized the importance of understanding business for leadership. Her studies at Walsh College were flexible, allowing her to work during the day and attend classes at night. This decision led to a job at McGregor Fund, which introduced her to philanthropy. The paragraph also emphasizes the importance of business acumen in the nonprofit sector and how Taquán's education directly contributed to her professional growth and ability to advance in her career.
🌟 Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship
Taquán discusses her passion for philanthropy, which was ignited during her time at McGregor Fund. She became aware of the lack of diversity in the nonprofit sector, particularly in leadership roles, and was inspired to make a change. This led her to start her own public foundation aimed at educating and building a pipeline of black and brown talent in philanthropy. The paragraph also touches on the term 'philanthropreneur', which reflects Taquán's approach to entrepreneurship with a philanthropic mindset. She emphasizes the need for a business mindset in the nonprofit sector, as margins are essential for sustaining a mission.
🤝 Networking and Leadership Influences
In this paragraph, Taquán talks about the importance of surrounding oneself with a supportive network, or 'tribe', of high performers who inspire and pour into her. She mentions her hiring manager at McGregor Fund and other professional networks, including her mother, as significant influences on her leadership style. Taquán also discusses the concept of 'networking', emphasizing a relationship-focused approach where she seeks to connect others and help them grow, rather than focusing on personal gain.
🏙️ Upcoming Projects and Opportunities
Taquán shares her involvement in several projects related to the upcoming NFL draft in Detroit. She has launched a venture called Motor City Mimosa, a brunch house and event space, and is assisting her partner, a chef, with catering for the NFL. Additionally, she is involved in planning a watch party and after-party for draft picks. The paragraph also covers how Taquán supports her clients in preparing for the event, such as updating their websites and promoting merchandise. The host expresses enthusiasm for Taquán's ventures and the potential opportunities they present.
📈 Future Goals and Collaboration with Walsh College
The final paragraph focuses on Taquán's future plans, including her interest in pursuing a doctoral program and her desire to establish a strong team to manage her growing responsibilities. The host from Walsh College expresses gratitude for Taquán's contributions and discusses upcoming initiatives at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. There's a mutual agreement to foster intentional partnerships and provide hands-on experience for students and entrepreneurs. The conversation concludes with an invitation for Taquán to engage with Walsh College for speaking opportunities and career advice.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Alum
💡Entrepreneurship
💡Nonprofit Leadership
💡Philanthropy
💡Diversity
💡Business Acumen
💡Margin and Mission
💡Servant Leadership
💡Networking
💡NFL Draft
💡Action-Oriented
Highlights
Taquan Brookens, a double alumnus of Walsh College with an MBA and Masters of Science in Finance, discusses his journey in business, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership.
Both of Taquan's parents are also alumni of Walsh College, highlighting a family legacy of education at the institution.
Taquan's initial background was in STEM, but his interest in business grew after observing his parents' success, leading him to pursue further education at Walsh College.
While working at Flag Star headquarters, Taquan decided to enroll at Walsh College to gain a business education while maintaining his job, demonstrating a strong work-life balance.
Taquan's education at Walsh College opened doors to a job at McGregor Fund, where he was introduced to the world of philanthropy.
Taquan's boss at McGregor Fund, also a Walsh College student, recognized Taquan's potential and provided him with an opportunity that marked a significant step in his career.
Taquan's experience at McGregor Fund ignited his passion for addressing diversity and leadership issues in the nonprofit sector.
He founded his own public foundation to build a pipeline of black and brown talent in philanthropy, emphasizing his commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Taquan emphasizes the importance of integrating business acumen with nonprofit work, stating that 'without a margin, there is no mission'.
Taquan's entrepreneurial spirit is rooted in philanthropy, as he views his ventures as means to serve and give back to the community.
He actively seeks to support mission-driven clients and helps them with strategic planning, HR consulting, and fund development.
Taquan's approach to networking focuses on being a connector and providing value to others, rather than focusing on personal gain.
His leadership style is influenced by strong mentors, including his hiring manager at McGregor Fund and his mother, who set high standards of grace and excellence.
Taquan is involved in several projects related to the NFL draft in Detroit, including launching a brunch house and event space called Motor City Mimosa.
He discusses the importance of staying true to one's values and integrity when facing adversity, using it as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Taquan is open to the possibility of pursuing a Doctorate in Business in the future, once he has his organization and staffing in place.
Walsh College's upcoming announcement about updates to their Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship aligns with Taquan's interests and could provide further opportunities for collaboration.
Transcripts
well welcome back to another exciting
leading ladies podcast episode so
excited to be brought to you at Walsh
College in our beautiful Creator Studio
I'm Susie seagull and I have the
privilege of being joined by taquan
brookens who is a double Walsh College
Alum taquan you have your MBA and your
Masters of Science and finance from
Walsh college and we learned that both
of your parents are Walsh College Alum
so it's a Walsh College family welcome
and thank you for joining me today thank
you so much for
well taqu you have such an amazing
background in business entrepreneurship
nonprofit leadership tell us a little
bit about your background in your
journey and then we'll get into some of
the exciting work that you're doing
today yes so um again I you know came to
was after seeing both of my parents come
and and really um got interested in the
business world after I graduated from my
undergrad because I had focus on stem
for undergrad and really didn't
understand how the business World works
and so I knew that under understanding
that would be important as a leader and
so um at the time I was working at uh
the flag star headquarters in Troy and I
said oh we're not too far from wash let
me go and sign up and I can still make
money during the day and then go and uh
go get my degree at night and so I
decided to do that which opened up so
many doors for me um I actually landed a
job at McGregor fund which introduced me
to philanthropy because of my connection
to was which you'll be excited to hear
my boss the hiring manager actually was
enrolled in the Dual NBA M program as
well so wash all all around it's wash
all around I love that well I love how
you said too that you were able to work
during the day attend school in the
evenings and now with our classes being
online hybrid remote students are saying
the same thing it's just so flexible and
and we know that we're buil her on the
working professional and then I loved
how you said that it opened doors and
we've heard that as well that as soon as
you jump in to get your degree at Walsh
so many doors open up so quickly yeah
absolutely and like I said because my uh
boss at the time was here she understood
like the program rigger and even though
I didn't have the traditional background
of the position that I was applying for
she said you're smart and you're at was
you'll get it I can teach you all other
things let's just do this thing and it
was history I took that job and that
opportunity and I ran with it oh my
goodness to I love that but I mean you
did take it and you ran with it so I
want to affirm you for that I love
hearing that about Walsh but it was also
your hard work and your vision that
brought you to that so congratul that's
a great backgr okay well tell us a
little more then yeah so um while I was
at McGregor fund I really became uh
impassioned to learn more about
philanthropy as a sector because it was
my first time really understanding you
know the nonprofit space is not just
where you go to volunteer there are
actual careers in this industry and so
um really learning about you know some
of the discrepancies there are with you
know the lack of diversity in most
Industries but also the nonprofit sector
especially in leadership I really wanted
to do something to change that and so
after I learned as much as I could and
I'm still learning about the sector I
decided to start my own uh public
Foundation to teach other black and
brown people about the sector and to
really build a pipeline of black and
brown talent and philanthropy um and
also just got really really involved in
community um and just took it to new
heights and decided you know I can do
this full time so so you started your
own and I love how you use the term
philanthro Nur I think that's incredible
I love that so much so you actually
started your own nonprofit your own
organization to help increase diversity
in the nonprofit sector I love that I
mean you're filling a niche and a need
that is so vital yeah absolutely and I
think um the philanthroper term comes
from the the the thinking that
everything that I do as an entrepreneur
is rooted in philanthropy sometimes a
little bit too much when we think about
like the pricing and how you know the
business hat comes on when I'm like okay
maybe I do need to at least make sure
I'm covering costs yes absolutely yeah
well you said something very interesting
there I want to highlight for our
listeners which is even though you're
working at a nonprofit and and there's
philanthropy involved you still bring
your business skills your business
acument to the table because without a
margin there is no Mission and I think
that's something a lot of nonprofits
really appreciate because we can
sometimes think oh it's a nonprofit you
don't have to make money and and we know
this very well at Walsh which is without
a margin there's no Mission and we take
our mission very seriously so that is
just such a great compliment to your
background in nonprofit having that
business education can you tell us like
are you able to see or did you see how
you were using your education at Walsh
in your workplace right away well quite
frankly the position that I had and I
love that um there is no Mar Mission
without Mar I'm getting that on a
t-shirt just good yeah no I don't think
I I don't think I coined that searching
I want to look for that but no so I
think that um when I was in the role I
was a a finance associate was the role
and of course no Finance background um
actually didn't even have a strong
interest in finance at the time but I'm
like I need to know this stuff um and so
literally everything that I was learning
in my investment uh management classes
and all of that I was literally doing at
work and it was helping me I went from
like dozing off when they were talking
about finances and private Investments
returns I had no idea what they were
saying to like really engaged and
reading materials and like asking
questions and um generating reports that
was really um helpful for my career and
helping me to advance and be promoted so
yes it it definitely made a huge
difference and then even now as an
entrepreneur cuz to your point a lot of
folks think about nonprofits as oh
they're not a business but they really
are a business and so I do a lot of work
with helping organizations and
nonprofits think about how to
incorporate enterprising activities to
help support their and sustain their
missions I love the enterprising
activities you know I think about some
of the churches who like during covid
let's say when they didn't get a lot of
congregations attending they would do
fish fries during Lent or chicken
dinners and they found other
enterprising activities to keep the
fundraising going and I just love your
heart on that you said a couple things
too that I think are really key number
one is you talk about the nonprofit the
heart of serving right like in other
words when we gener money is an echo of
value that's from the go-giver one of
the best books I ever love as a go-giver
and he talks about money is an echo of
value and that real money and success
come when we're in service to others at
the same time because it is an echo of
value being able to make sure that
you're managing the money so that you
have the mission going forward is is so
key and so your background in business
and nonprofit I mean what a great Niche
to have and what a great tool to be able
to bring that Financial Acumen to bear
so I want to just commend you on that
and say that I think that's so important
because when and you can just tell like
you're so activated and engaged in what
you're doing it's like you're connected
to the core calling of you not just to
the business and the the job which I
think there's a lot of employees that
are feeling that like I want to be more
connected and more engaged and you know
what would you say is important for that
like how how do you see it as what it
does it a professional need what does a
business person need whether they're in
the profit or nonprofit sector to really
feel connected to the mission of their
organization that's a really great
question um everything that I do like
you said is Mission driven Mission work
um and every most of the clients that I
have I would say 99.9% of the clients I
have are aligned in that um and I think
it takes um some self-reflection to look
at what are your core values and then
making sure that when you are you know
starting a business or applying for a
job you're really thinking about not
just like what are the day-to-day
functions because that will shift that
will change that will not always be fun
but really looking at the mission and
the impact and the the trajectory even
of the organization that you're creating
or working for and seeing if there is
personal alignment and things that can
help you grow as an individual is well
in that so I would say personal
alignment is is how you do it yeah that
was a great answer and you're totally
correct because that helps you develop
your Criterion values so that even
though the day because a lot of times
people say well how was your day well I
didn't like what I had to do today well
sure we all have some paperwork and
administrative tasks but if it's the
mission is there that's so important how
did you handle adversity I mean if you
were willing to share what challenges
might you have had through your career
and how did you handle that and what
words wisdom would you give to folks
that might be facing those adversity is
the daily
thing um and so for me I am very
conscious about staying true to again my
values and making sure that I um all of
the decisions that I make are made with
integrity and that I am not sacrificing
something that's core and Central to me
um and so I think that that is really
important and adversity comes in a lot
of different shapes and sizes it
sometimes it's someone on your team if
you're in a leadership position and
really trying to figure out how can I
use this as a teachable moment and not
take it personal um so that's something
that happens more often than you know
leaders would like but it's just an
opportunity for for you to grow as a
leader and to figure out you know how
can I use this moment to better not only
myself as a leader but this person
that's having this experience so I lead
with compassion um and also put myself
in other shoes and understand what are
the traumas in the in the backstory of
this person and why they might be
engaging in this way um and it helps me
have more compassion when I react and
respond to whatever the issue is but yes
the issues come oh to that is so good
though when you said and that's empathy
right putting yourself in the other
person's shoes and trying to understand
it from their perspective and many times
we kind of flip it and think this must
be what they're thinking this must be
why they're doing this and we kind of
missed that step so I'm glad you
highlighted that the way you said that
was was really core you know who has
influenced your leadership along the way
do you have mentors do you have advisers
do you have any influencers anyone that
you'd say you look up to an author a
speaker that has really influenced your
focus on servant leadership and and
really philanthropic leadership I am
really um one of the things I love about
the the sector that I'm in is that I am
engrossed daily by people that are just
so inspirational people I look up to I
have such a strong um tribe around daily
they have poured into me I talked a
little bit about my hiring manager um at
the McGregor fund which was my
introduction to philanthropy and the way
that that woman poured into me also a
was grat um and also a was grat I love
it yeah you seeing a theme here you know
um and then uh just all of the networks
that I have been in and the women that I
just you know through my professional
networks um run into and build and
create relationship with it has been
just uh an I I could not imine doing
this journey which gets tough and gets
lonely um when you're you know a
Visionary and you're trying to do all
the things and you can't make time all
the time for the social things but
knowing that you have people that you
can rely on and lean on and get inspired
from and have a pep talk and you know
whenever you're getting that sense of
Doubt or that sense of am I you know
impostor syndrome they stump that right
out they stump that right I'm not
allowed to even think those thoughts so
that helps a lot and of course you know
my mom she she was always um a
inspiration to me because she did so
much right like I am single I don't have
a kid I don't have a husband but my mom
was like killing motherhood being a wife
going to school killing it in her career
breaking barriers herself and just
watching how she did it with such Grace
and just her her demeanor and her
disposition was always like my guiding
star still trying to get there cuz I'm
not as Gra as my mom but yeah but she
set a great model a great you know um a
great bar a great standard okay so
something you said I really wanted to
highlight which is you know you surround
yourself by a network of high performers
folks that pour into you and I love that
term pouring in because it really shows
why we're on this earth right to really
help and and amplify others but I want
to commend you on that because there are
some folks that might see networking or
developing professional advisors as an
inconvenience or don't tell me what to
do they're not like me they don't know
you don't see it that way no yeah and
it's funny because I I consider myself
an introvert even though I'm like always
talking and not shy or anything like
that but still need to be alone to
recharge so introverted for sure but
when I think about networking and I had
this conversation we've created a a
actual group I call it the boss ladies
chat so every morning at 7 like this
conference call talk I haven't done it
in a while cuz I've been sick and trying
to preserve my voice but um definitely
we talked about this concept of
networking cuz a lot of people just like
there's so many that's there's toxic
networking right there's people that do
it just to get something um and I went
to a Women's Conference with my mom um a
few years ago and one of the sessions I
was in they were teaching you how to be
a networker and how to do that in a way
that feels true to you and one of the
the things that I do is when I go to a
space I'm thinking about all of the
resources the connections the
conversations that I've had and how I
can help some someone that is there
connect to those resources and vice
versa so I don't lead with who are you
and what are you do um you know what are
you working on that you're excited about
right and a lot of times you find out
just so many amazing things and that's
another thing that you can put in your
bucket for the next conversation that
you have with someone so really being a
relationship broker in that way my
goodness that's the first I've heard of
and I love this I mean that the way you
just said that you when you go to events
you're not even looking at what you can
get out of it I love the term toxic
networking because I think everybody
kind of has their own opinion of those
or those morning breakfasts where people
show up and it's like the card exchange
right and then you say you go to see how
can you be a connector for others how
can you provide others an opportunity to
develop their Network to develop their
group to develop their um what you the
boss lady chat I love that I mean isn't
it just so great you know our leadership
team we have a a little chat on text
that we communicate with a lot of times
just from Logistics but I sent them
something this morning that was an a
Forbes article on leadership and you
know I said this is what my dream is for
all of you is that you it talked about
feeling activated at your work and that
you're connected to a mission bigger
than yourself because you spok into that
so well the day-to-day grind many times
is going to be challenging it's choose
your hard right it's hard to work it's
hard not to it's hard not to be invested
but I love that you look at yourself as
a networker as a connector of others and
how to help and support others and see
what their big next thing is but
speaking of big next thing tell us a
little bit about some of the exciting
things you have on the horizon that
relate to a big event that's happening
into Detroit which is the NFL draft I
know you can't go anywhere without
hearing about that but share with us a
little bit about where you've been on
this and and what success you're seeing
yeah so um the draft is is is an amazing
opportunity uh for the business sector
in Detroit in metro Detroit um and so uh
I have been involved in or am involved
in a couple of projects uh so there is a
venture that I just launched called
Motor City Mimosa which will be a brunch
house and event space and meeting space
and membership Hub um in the Eastern
Market area and my my partner um is an
amazing creative an amazing Chef she's
actually been hired to do all of the
catering for the NFL for the whole week
that they're here wow so I have been
assisting her as an operations manager
um which led to us you know getting um
and this is I think a little
confidential but it'll be out so oh boy
here we go yeah there an article that
the New York Times is going to do so we
photo shoot on Monday or Tuesday for
that um so that's been very exciting and
then another friend of mine has tapped
me um because of my event production
expertise joking um she tapped me uh to
help uh plan a watch party and after
party for two of the first round draft
picks um so that's another like exciting
thing that I've been working on and then
my clients right my clients have been um
tapped to participate and so just
supporting them and getting their um you
know uh websites up to dat with like new
merchandise that they can sell and
promote while they're there and all
those things so lots of things happening
with the draft but um oh to quiet I love
the Motor City mimosas I mean what a
great name for something like that
that's wonderful but that just shows
when you're networking and you're with
the right people in the right rooms
those right opportunities happen and
this is a big opportunity I mean this
could this could be incredible so tell
us a little bit about how your how
clients can connect with you if
somebody's listening and says boy I
really want to work with and I think she
can help me in my business with my
website with my marketing with my
promotion tell a little bit about what
you'll do for them and how they can
connect with you yes so um my name is
you know very unique so if you type in
to quiin brookens you know everything
you need to contact me will come right
up but tquan bens.com is the best way to
get in contact with me um and the types
of things that I like to support are
things that people are really passionate
about and are ready to do so a lot of
folks come to me and they're not always
ready to ask and when you come to me
you're going to get a plan of action and
we're going to implement right so I want
to make sure that folks know that if you
do come in my inbox you got to be ready
cuz I'm going to give you what you need
and I really want to help people that
are trying to do good things do them
right so anything from HR Consulting to
um trying to get just your
infrastructure together I do fund
development but from a strategic
standpoint so um yeah just a lot of
different ways to help folks that are
trying to do some Mission driven work
well and I like how you said your ready
to help them take action so that already
qualifies the the folks reaching out to
you and you know with your degrees your
MBA and your msf you can help folks with
a broad range of business needs you have
that specific training which is great
from like a Consulting standpoint a
coaching standpoint but we'll definitely
put a link to your website as well so
that folks can connect with you and
reach out because I mean this is
exciting things you're you're a lady on
the move you're a leading lady and we
want to highlight that and and thank you
for being a wal Shalom you know I always
say our mission is fulfilled in the
world when our alumni are living it in
the world so to see you out there making
such a positive impact and having the
heart to do it right having that Heart
for Service I always think like when I
came to Walsh I felt like I grew a whole
new heart for work for the campus for
the college and you just feel so
invested and it's so evident you can
hear that in what you do and for your
clients and if I'm a client out there
I'm thinking I want to work with taan
because she has that passion for her
work which means she is going to have it
for my job as well and my business so
what's next on the horizon like where
would you say your next leap and go I'm
thinking you would be incredible by the
way in our Doctorate of Business program
which was ranked number one by Forbes I
can see Dr brookens you know with but
anyway that's a separate conversation
but what's next for you well actually so
oh my goodness you hear heard it here
first it's so funny um so I I am
definitely interested in the doctoral
program not right now though so I'm
trying to get all of the in place and
all of the the Staffing that I need so
that by next year that that could be
something cuz I got a lot of people on
my shoulder saying uh Dr brookens
it'sing you and I in our program in fact
I teach a class called high performance
leadership this the class ends with them
either giving a TED Talk which they can
do in here an 11 minute Ted Talk which
is a leadership contribution or they
write a leadership mini book that is
publishable on Amazon and I share that
because I just feel like that would be
your class you'd come in and rock that
you'd be like I'm doing both and I've
got some students to say like I might
want to do both because they see now the
power of being connected to your calling
your core call for leadership so I just
felt like that was just the next step
for you but yeah absolutely but I love
how you said I want to get my
organization and team set up so I can
make the space to do this because I can
tell you're an action oriented person
and you want to execute and that's
wonderful so AB how can we support and
help you at Walsh I mean I you know this
having you on here has been great and
we'll definitely make sure folks connect
with you but if there's anything we can
do at Walsh definitely reach out if if
there's anything you want to do with
speaking to our students and career you
know you've just given us so much great
advice so anything that can think of
that you want to share yeah I would love
to see some more like intentional
partnership and natural collisions
around like entrepreneurship and um
creating more of a pipeline of um you
know leaders so once they graduate or
even while they're in their programs if
they want some like real life hands-on
experience um good I got there's no
shortage of work there's no shortage of
work wait to quiet I I and I know that
you know the folks listening are
probably thinking this couldn't have
been teed up any better but we didn't
talk about this ahead of time we're
about a week or two maybe three away
from announcing some updates to our cie
the center for Innovation and
Entrepreneurship here at Walsh college
and we're really excited to be able to
offer those to businesses to our
students to entrepreneurs because I
agree that there is kind of a shortage
of of coaching and and funding for them
as well everyone's looking for funding
but we want to really be able to help so
many of our students are entrepreneurs
in fact our founder mvin Walsh was the
accountant for Thomas Edison he worked
at the Thomas Edison like company as
Thomas Edison's accountant and so he
worked with one of the best innovators
and entrepreneurs in the world I know is
you get chills right and and it's just
so incredible to see how things come
full circle so we are on it I'm so
grateful that you said that because I
feel like that just connects naturally
with our history and now our future and
our destiny and we'll involve you as
much as we can so you'll have some
incredible things to share which is
great well again thank you so very much
to quian brookens for coming on the
leading ladies podcast that wraps up
another incredible series and we will
see you soon with another leading lady
thank you so much for joining
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