In this weeks episode, I am joined by one of the most inspirational women that I have ever encountered. Marcia Brock is the Founder of multiple businesses including Smart World and Smart Kids. In our interview Marcia shares her powerful story! This includes: - Being the youngest Microsoft female engineer - Being the first black woman to complete the Cisco Wireless Networking training! - Overcaming multiple cancer diagnosis - Launching Smart Kid for her daughter - The importance of taking time out She is such an inspiration and I hope that you all are as inspired as I am after watching. To connect with Marcia you can find her as @MarciaBrock on all social media platforms. Purchase Marcias book by clicking the link bit.ly/brokenBOOK

#CMTV meet incredible thought leader Marcia Brock; an Award Winning IT Network Specialist, CEO of The Smart World, Founder of The Smart Kid and a STEM specialist mentor. As the youngest Microsoft female engineer and the first black woman to complete the Cisco wireless network qualification, Marcia gives CMTV her views on why she believes the tech industry and technical engineering is so heavily weighted towards men. In this inspiring interview, Marcia breaks down the rationale behind why there is such a disinterest among young women to take up STEM subjects and reveals her ideas to break this trend for generations to come…

Coding Black Females had a really inspirational event on 29th April 2020. We had 4 Black Females Founders/Entrepreneurs have a panel discussion. *Dominique Lescott, Founder of Hairpopp* Dominique is a female tech entrepreneur who has an emotional connection with the advancement of her community. She is passionate about using the latest technology and digital media to empower and uplift the black economy. As a millennial and a business owner, one of her biggest qualities is networking and connecting people. Hair Popp is an online marketplace for natural hair care products and accessories for customers with afro and curly hair. https://twitter.com/hairpopp *Efua Akumanyi, Co-Founder / Head of Technology at Furnishful* Efua is a Software Developer with over 17 years experience. She has worked as a contractor in various fields including medical, legal, charity and e-commerce. She co-founded her business www.furnishful.co.uk in 2016, a website that helps people find items of furniture for their homes. She has a strong interest in all things tech, especially innovations that have very practical applications. https://twitter.com/Furnishful https://twitter.com/efuaakumanyi *Melissa Wells, Founder of Women Like Me* Melissa has curated and executed on a number of projects and events including one of the most influential urban shows in the UK and the annual Artificial Intelligence Conference held at the Institute of Engineering and Technology. She has produced broadcast interviews and online content for the Cyber Security Research Institute and Future Intelligence podcasts reporting on the ramifications of technology for Resonance FM She is the founder of Women Like Me, a collective curated as a result of the lack of representation, support and progression for underrepresented groups within tech. https://twitter.com/wlm_women *Marcia Brock, Project Director of SmartKid / SmartWorld* Marcia Brock, born September 1975, is a mother, partner and business lover, who was raised between England and Jamaica. She enjoys social media, impactful events along with creating memorable days. She loves IT and became a project director and has worked on projects to help the community, locally and internationally. I am a cancer and lupus survivor and manage a condition called EDS. https://twitter.com/SmartKidUK SUBSCRIBE for more videos from Coding Black Females : https://youtube.codingblackfemales.com FOLLOW US: Website: codingblackfemales.com SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://facebook.com/codingblackfemales Instagram: https://instagram.com/codingblackfemales Twitter: https://twitter.com/codingblackfems LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/codingblackfemales

This week I have compiled the three pieces of advice shared by the last 13 interviewees. If you are a woman who runs a business or aspires to run a business, be sure to check this out to find out what you should be doing to increase your chances of success. There is a wide range of advice shared from a wide range of successful, phenomenal entrepreneurs. Michelle Raymond - The Peoples Partner - Saffron Jackson - Zuree Dolls Paula Perry - You4Us J'Que Ellis Benedicta Egbeme - Beniratio Finances Marta Ceccato - Sapiens Media Coaching Ronke Lawal - Ariatu PR Kike Oniwinde -BYP Network Jen Scott -Hustle and Heels Kathryn Luckock - Share Impact Melissa Shervington Vee Roberts - Insight2Marketing Dominique Lescott - HairPopp Esther Bangura - Boss of my Money Gema Ramirez - The Consciousness Academy Davinia Tomlinson - RainCHQ Marcia Brock - Smart World Leeanne Adu - Leave it with Lava

watch until the end - this will inspire you. Jason Agbodza - coachability Marcia Brock- Trading Testimony that will blow your mind Jessica D'Anglin- Mentorship

Understanding the Economic & Community Issues. Addressing Solution. How Do We Move Forward As a Community? 0:00 – 7:39 Intro, breakdown of Black British Parent 7:40 – 32:48 Delia Muhummad – Birth Educator, Pregnancy Without Fear Sophia Michel – Paradigm Pure Health 35:35 – 1:02:42 Lee Jasper – Political Activist Marcia Brock – Thought Leader, Serial Entrepreneur Serena Nalty-Coombs – Project Manager, Entrepreneur 1:04:42 – 1:20:30 Amani Simpson – Youth Activist, Social Entrepreneur Davis Williams – Manhood Academy Global Lisa Newton – Entrepreneur, Author 1:22:05 – 1:48:05 Cheryl Pheonix – The Black Child Agenda Dr Diahanne Rhiney - Psychologist, Parenting Leah Salmon – Nutrition, Home Education 1:49:38 – to end plus additional part Fee Ussi – Mindfulness, Spiritual Health Mikel Ameen – Spiritual Health Shen – Conscious Leadership Mentor Follow us www.blackbritishparent.com Insta: @blackbritishparent Twitter: @blackbritparent Facebook: @blackbritishparent LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/black-british-parent

Full video can be seen at https://youtu.be/TIxLffj3c-I?list=PL4pzOOMQzi1V9mWEBubesc0E-mGPBXE1S Daniella Genas from She’sThe Boss wrote after the interview “When people ask me who my greatest inspiration is, Marcia is my answer” Please do connnect at: MarciaBrock.com https://Instagram.com/Marcia_Brock https://Instagram.com/shesthebossintl

How I Managed To Survive Through Being Diagnosed With Cervical Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Brain Cancer And Breast Cancer. Imagine being diagnosed with five cancers before you reach the age of 40 and being told on more than one occasion that you only have a certain amount of years to live. This is Marcia's story and you can hear her story in the next interview in the series of LEAN MindBody Stories. See More LEAN MindBody Story Interviews: Click Here: http://bit.ly/2uAw7x1 Subscribe To The LEAN MindBody Coach TV Click Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFc4GUdJFsqoUqJQywQkOg?sub_confirmation=1 See My Website: Click Here: www.theleanmindcoach.com Connect With Me On Instagram: Click here: https://www.instagram.com/theleanmindbodycoach/ Join My TextBites Health Tips & Info List: Click Here: http://theleanmindcoach.com/textbites Get bite-size pieces of science-based researched healthy habit tips, inspiration and updates directly on your phone from The LEAN MindBody Coach. This is a FREE service, so no worries it won’t cost you anything. Messages can be delivered to anywhere in Europe.

A conversation with Marcia Brock Follow us www.blackbritishparent.com Insta: @blackbritishparent Twitter: @blackbritparent Facebook: @blackbritishparent LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/black-british-parent